The book has a full size pattern sheet and lots of step-by-step photos to help you create all the projects in the book.
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label sewing kit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewing kit. Show all posts
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Home Sweet Home: An Embroidery Workbox
This is the third book that I received for Christmas. I'm not interested in 'building' another workbox but I was curious about the embroidery stitches and how Carolyn Pearce used them. Beautiful coloured photos, detailed instructions and clear diagrams, provide all you need to embroider and construct the workbox and matching accessories.
The book has a full size pattern sheet and lots of step-by-step photos to help you create all the projects in the book.
Some sewing kits:
Enjoy!
The book has a full size pattern sheet and lots of step-by-step photos to help you create all the projects in the book.
Enjoy!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Bits & Pieces
Today's post contains a few bits and pieces.
First thing, I would like to congratulate all the winners at Quilt Canada, especially Elaine Quehl for winning Teacher of the Year! I had the opportunity to take a class from Elaine, here in St. John's, a few years ago. She had a trunk show showing some of her amazing art quilts. Please click the link above to visit her web site.
Also check the Trend-Tex Quilters Challenge 2015, Quilt Canada, Blowing in the Wind. Such a variety of wall quilts!
Now for a few little sewing projects that caught my eye!
Enjoy!!
First thing, I would like to congratulate all the winners at Quilt Canada, especially Elaine Quehl for winning Teacher of the Year! I had the opportunity to take a class from Elaine, here in St. John's, a few years ago. She had a trunk show showing some of her amazing art quilts. Please click the link above to visit her web site.
Also check the Trend-Tex Quilters Challenge 2015, Quilt Canada, Blowing in the Wind. Such a variety of wall quilts!
Now for a few little sewing projects that caught my eye!
- Hexagon Fabric Tray This is a freebie Sewing Tutorial that's simple and quick to do. They can be used in any room of the house or in a motor home: to hold jewelry, keys . . . you know what I mean
- Charm Square Fabric Tray
- Quilt As You Go Projects
- Charmed Message Board
- Apples To Oranges Sewing Kit
Enjoy!!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
My Sewing Kit
Several of my stitching friends have made themselves Sewing Wallets. I've been looking at theirs for ages and finally got around to making one. Of course, I had to do something different (which is another story)! Things don't always turn out the way they should and I ended up doing some extra fiddling around to get it right. Reminder: read pattern over several times and think it through before proceeding !!! My friends will laugh at that, as I took apart another project last week (which I now have finished - again).
I still have to add a needle nest on the inside cover as well as a magnet for holding sewing needles when working. A decorative button might be put on the front. I haven't decided on that yet. There are three pockets on the inside.
Here's the easiest one ever. It's an idea from Sew Many Ways. I think I'm going to get some of these and turn them into sewing kits. OR make one from scratch! You have to visit Sew Many Ways to see what I'm talking about.
Don't forget to check out the previous post, Meet & Greet Stitchers Around The World. A list of participants can be found HERE.
Enjoy!
I still have to add a needle nest on the inside cover as well as a magnet for holding sewing needles when working. A decorative button might be put on the front. I haven't decided on that yet. There are three pockets on the inside.
Here's the easiest one ever. It's an idea from Sew Many Ways. I think I'm going to get some of these and turn them into sewing kits. OR make one from scratch! You have to visit Sew Many Ways to see what I'm talking about.
Don't forget to check out the previous post, Meet & Greet Stitchers Around The World. A list of participants can be found HERE.
Enjoy!
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| Before embellishments |
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| embellished piece |
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| Size when closed: 7" x 10" |
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| Pockets piped with red. yellow & blue (the blue one is hard to see) |
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| back of sewing wallet |
Monday, April 14, 2014
Sewing Portifolio (2)
Sharon Boggon, from Pintangle, posted about What is a Hussif . I'm not going to rewrite what she has written as you can visit her blog to do that. She has made her own hussif in the crazy quilting / embroidery style. I, too have been interested in making sewing cases for carrying my stitching project supplies. A few years ago, I designed and created my very own and entered it in a show. It sold! Then, of course, I had to make another one for myself.
Closed, it measures 8" x 12" and when opened, it is 12" x 25". I used Bali Batiks for this project with nylon window screen used for the inside pockets. Some machine embroidery has been added to the pocket edges with variegated embroidery thread. I considered using fabric for the pockets but then I would never know what's inside them. As you can see, the front has been embellished with some of my Fantasy Fish. A magnetic bag clasp keeps it together. I added a length of green Velcro along one fold to hold small things such as a glue stick. The cotton threads are strung on a cord with a plastic toggle which keeps the threads from sliding off. There is a place for most of my small sewing / embroidery gadgets and supplies!
I did post about this same project in 2010. However, this post has more close up photos.
Enjoy!
Closed, it measures 8" x 12" and when opened, it is 12" x 25". I used Bali Batiks for this project with nylon window screen used for the inside pockets. Some machine embroidery has been added to the pocket edges with variegated embroidery thread. I considered using fabric for the pockets but then I would never know what's inside them. As you can see, the front has been embellished with some of my Fantasy Fish. A magnetic bag clasp keeps it together. I added a length of green Velcro along one fold to hold small things such as a glue stick. The cotton threads are strung on a cord with a plastic toggle which keeps the threads from sliding off. There is a place for most of my small sewing / embroidery gadgets and supplies!
I did post about this same project in 2010. However, this post has more close up photos.
Enjoy!
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| The back of sewing portfolio with another pocket |
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| Nylon window screen is used for inside pockets. |
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| Note the clasp on cord to hold small pair of scissors and the toggle on the cord beneath the threads, |
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| The edges of the nylon window screen are embroidered |
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| Velcro is used so needle case, pincushion and holder can be removed |
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| Fold over pocket |
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| Velcro stuck to the glue |
Monday, July 8, 2013
Sewing Projects
Quilters are a great bunch! They don't mind sharing their 'finds' with others. Here are a few sewing ideas that were passed on to me and I'm sending them on to you!
For Show & Tell, one quilter brought in a great travel iron tote she had received as a gift. At the time, I didn't pay too much attention to it as my iron usually stays at home. That was then. So far, I have lugged my iron to 3 - 4 classes. I think I need one of those totes! Well, yesterday, I discovered a free pattern for one which I will share with you HERE. I wish I had one already but it will have go on my To Do List for the fall. Did I say that when opened up, it also converts to an ironing surface?
A Dollar Shop Project made by a member, was a great hit at the June meeting of the Eastern Edge Quilters: Eyeglass Case to Sewing Kit. This is just perfect for slipping in your bag when you need a small sewing kit. I wonder how many of these will appear at the September Show & Tell! Another Travel Sewing Kit pattern can be found HERE.
Another excellent sewing project that I found, is a portable design wall. This one is very easy to make as shown in the video. Mind you, it isn't suitable for full size quilts but it is great to take to a class or on vacation. Now I have a use for some laminated fabric I purchased last year while vacationing in Chicago.
I have been looking at these fabric baskets for awhile. They would make excellent mini garbage containers for the car, especially if it's lined with plastic or that laminated fabric I just mentioned and has a longer loop stitched on it. Actually, I was thinking it would be great for the driver and passenger seats for any motor home. It could hang on the seat belt hook.
I hope you fine these links useful. Any of the above would also make great gifts.
Enjoy!
For Show & Tell, one quilter brought in a great travel iron tote she had received as a gift. At the time, I didn't pay too much attention to it as my iron usually stays at home. That was then. So far, I have lugged my iron to 3 - 4 classes. I think I need one of those totes! Well, yesterday, I discovered a free pattern for one which I will share with you HERE. I wish I had one already but it will have go on my To Do List for the fall. Did I say that when opened up, it also converts to an ironing surface?
A Dollar Shop Project made by a member, was a great hit at the June meeting of the Eastern Edge Quilters: Eyeglass Case to Sewing Kit. This is just perfect for slipping in your bag when you need a small sewing kit. I wonder how many of these will appear at the September Show & Tell! Another Travel Sewing Kit pattern can be found HERE.
Another excellent sewing project that I found, is a portable design wall. This one is very easy to make as shown in the video. Mind you, it isn't suitable for full size quilts but it is great to take to a class or on vacation. Now I have a use for some laminated fabric I purchased last year while vacationing in Chicago.
I have been looking at these fabric baskets for awhile. They would make excellent mini garbage containers for the car, especially if it's lined with plastic or that laminated fabric I just mentioned and has a longer loop stitched on it. Actually, I was thinking it would be great for the driver and passenger seats for any motor home. It could hang on the seat belt hook.
I hope you fine these links useful. Any of the above would also make great gifts.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Student Work - Finished!
A couple weeks ago I taught my Fantastic Fabrics Workshop. It was a great day. In fact, I have to do another one on a weekend in May, to accommodate those who couldn't attend this one. Here are a few of the completed projects made from the workshop fabric. I provided the template for my Credit Card Holders and several students completed some from their fabric.
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