Fantasy Fabric Workshop

I will be teaching my Fantasy Fabric Workshop in March. At Eastern Edge Quilt Guild earlier this month, I presented some of the things I have made using these embellished fabrics.

I purchased this clear vinyl bag so that I could insert my own fantasy fabric bag. It came with a cloth bag but I didn't like the colour. This one is now one-of-a-kind.

The insert is attached to the vinyl with velcro. It is on the red tab in the middle top.

When my daughter got married, I decided to make this evening bag to match my outfit. The bag has a detachable wearable art pin.

Here are a couple of smaller sewing projects:

Ornamental

Needle Case

Starry Night Ornament

This is the fabric used on the other side of the above star

Enjoy!!

Fantasy Fabric Needle Cases

I have five new needle cases ready for the Anna Templeton Tea & Sale, this weekend. Felt is used inside to hold needles and coloured Velcro keeps them closed. I love making the fantasy fabrics for my smaller projects. They just glisten!

Before

After

Check out more needle cases:

• Lots on Tipnut
• Pinterest 
• Quilted Needle Case on Sew She Sews
• Felted Needle Case at Simplicity Creative
• Needle Case Tutorial, Sew Mccoo
• Fave Crafts Needle Case (free pattern)
• Ludlow Quilt & Sew, pattern
• Embroidery Garden - machine embroidery but can be adapted for hand embroidery 
• Scrappy Needle Keeper Tutorial, Patchwork Posse

Enjoy!!
PS
These make great / quick gifts, too!!

Handmade Gifts for Quilters / Sewers

I decided to compile a list of handmade gifts for quilters and sewers. Sometimes you just want to be able to put your hands on something quick to make for a special friend, relative or as a donation to a sale / auction. Here's a few projects to get you started:

Enjoy!

• Divided Baskets from Noodlehead
• Magnetic Pin Dish from Diary of a Quilter
• Needle Book by Nana Company
• Idea Pouch  and  Sewing Machine Apron at Craftsy  
• Fabric Baskets from Pink Penguin
• Quilted Pendant from Crafty Pod
• Fabric Beads by Linda Matthews
• Fabric Beads by Alma Stoller
• Fabric Beads by Delia's Place
• Microwave Bowl Cozies from Aunt Judy's Attic
• 30 + Makeup Bags & Rolls to Make from Tipnut

 

Cabot Quilt Guild - Program

Last evening was the monthly meeting of the Cabot Quilt Guild. I have to congratulate the program committee for a wonderful presentation. It's sometimes very difficult to come up with ideas for a large group of ladies but they managed to do it. Several quilters got together and found some simple projects on-line for the sewing room. They took photos of the steps in each of the projects and did a power point presention. Not only that, they were very generous and had draws for the projects they made. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of the projects but I do have the links.

• Ironing Board Caddy with Thread Catcher
• Patchwork Pincushion
• Heart Needle Case

Here's a great site for freebies! Lots to see and if you are an eager beaver, lots to make. . .
Also, take a look at some previous posts on this site:
Sewing Portfolio
Sewing Stuff HERE and HERE

The photo is of a couple of my scissors holders made from 'fantasy' fabric. No two are ever the same.

Enjoy!