I finished it! In plenty of time before Christmas. (Of course, I did start it in July!) I love love love actually finishing a quilt! Especially this one because it was a “sew slow” project. I must have checked the back of the quilt ten times before I glue-basted it. Wanted to make sure I pulled out all those little … ….oh there’s more
I have long admired and wanted fabric pumpkins. And “Squirrelly Girl” fabric actually motivated me to make them. Check out Pinterest and you will probably get about 500 different free tutorials and variations. I went with the tutorial from Ameroonie Designs, How to Sew Fabric Pumpkins. Because it was easy and free and I liked the look. Plus I’ve been … ….oh there’s more
I feel like I have accomplished so much in my sewing room. Besides the Squirrelly Girl fun–and more of those projects to come! The last day for the Christmas Hexie Quilt to be on the design wall! I made it up all 14 steps to my large cutting table and pressing board. Basted it with 505 Spray Adhesive. (floor is … ….oh there’s more
Last week I posted about my first project with the “Squirrelly Girl” fabric by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda. This week’s project is….. Miss Butter! Actually the Butter Sisters. Cause I couldn’t stop making them. Miss Butter is supposed to be a chef but I decided that perhaps I needed a squirrel banjo player. And then the Butter Sisters started … ….oh there’s more
Waaaaay back. A whole month ago. I posted about “Squirrelly Girl” fabric by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda. I really wanted the fabric but it wasn’t available yet in yardage. I was very persistent and checked the Fat Quarter Shop every day and FINALLY I could buy it! Yippee! Since I knew I wouldn’t have time to make an entire … ….oh there’s more
Once upon a time, before COVID-19 created its havoc. I organized an afterschool enrichment program for the local community kids. Three days a week. Music, art, crafts. And tutoring, of course. That all changed on March 17th when we closed the Old Homosassa Learning Center down. One of the programs was beginning sewing for the kids. I started them out … ….oh there’s more
This past weekend I was obsessed with getting the Christmas Hexie quilt top finished. And I did it! 52 high by 55 wide Throw size. I started out with this fabric and templates back in July…. The above selection is from two designers from Art Gallery Fabrics. It’s a curated “fat eighth”. The FA LA LA fabric that I used … ….oh there’s more
I’ve got a new tote and tutorial for you! While, you can certainly use it to make a bag for your treats for Halloween, it’s also useful to carry other stuff around. Here’s the PDF with instructions and photos: Sweet Treats Tote I’ve had this fabric for quite some time and it is no longer available but there is a … ….oh there’s more
It’s October 1st! I decorate for every holiday and season. And now I need to get ready for Halloween! One of my very favorite times of the year! I was sorting through fabric to get some ideas for new scary decor and I came across the toile that I used five years ago to design a Boo Bag! I gave … ….oh there’s more
Months ago–before the pandemic, I bought this fabric to update my office/sewing chair. It’s from Rifle Paper Company. And you know I love all things Rifle Paper Company! This was the chair. It had seen better days. Terry bought it for his office when he was semi-retired way back in 2013. When the world was still young. And happy. And … ….oh there’s more
