Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
As mentioned previously, I found some directions for putting a zipper into the back of a pillow cover. I tried the process and was really pleased with the outcome. It works really well!Not only were Sotak Handmade’s directions clear, but there was room for the maker to make the process his/her own. I used a … Continue reading “Back of the Pillow Zipper”
Quilt World News Donate to the International Quilt Study Center. They are 10 years old and asking for $10. The Ruby Star Society has been announced. The designers from Cotton + Steel have formed this new association. Their new fabric collection is expected in the Summer of 2019. They will be working with Moda. The … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2018 #11”
Patterns & Projects Noodlehead has a pouch pattern called the Petal Pouch. It has such a lovely shape. ByAnnie has a new pouch pattern called Clam Up. It should come as no surprise to anyone that it looks like a clam. There is a video about it as well. The pouches come in multiple sizes. … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2018 #7”
Administravia Remember: if you want to receive notices that I have published a new post, sign up for email notifications. Scroll down a little way on the sidebar, put in your email and follow the directions. You will get a confirmation and can cancel at any time. Quilt World News Have you ever heard of … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2018 n.3”
As you know from a previous post, I have been working almost exclusively on the prep for the BAMQG Cargo Duffle class. I haven’t had tons of time to sew. What I have had I have spent on prep. I like making bags, because I have something useful at the end of the process. Also, … Continue reading “Cargo Duffle Prep”
What I Read I couldn’t help myself from sharing these non-quilt books with you. If you don’t read fiction, I am sorry. Go ahead and skip this part, because I am going wax rhapsodic about some fiction for a minute. I have read the three best books recently. I can’t say they are the best … Continue reading “Various & Sundry #6 – July 2014”
Techniques, Tips & Tutorials I have talked about using French seams in pillow cases and gift bags. They really make the seams look nice. Perhaps I can use them on the free motion tote bag I haven’t yet made if I cut out the batting? I’ll have to see. Here is a tutorial that might … Continue reading “Various & Sundry #5- June 2014”
What I am reading: I just finished Silent in the Grave, Silent in the Sanctuary, Silent on the Moor and Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn and am on to The Dark Enquiry again. Yes, again. Sometimes I need comfort books. If I had A Town Like Alice on audio, I probably would have … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2014 #2”
I was away for a week in Redding, California for a Native Sons ‘Grand Parlor’. You will remember that DH and I and SIL and I made pillows for this organization over the past few years. Redding is about 4 hours north of us and to the east a bit. DH has been a Grand … Continue reading “A Week Away with Some Quilting”
Recently, I talked about my adventures with hexagons. The adventures continue and a few people are joining in, something I didn’t know, or think, would happen. There seems to be something about hexagons that intrigues people. The above photo shows what I did to test out my hexagon theories. The test kind of grew. Now … Continue reading “Hexagons Follow-up”
My weekend was completely embroiled with quilt meetings and family events. I had a few minutes here and there, but never seemed to be able to settle down to write. That meant that none of the posts I usually prep on the weekends got done. I didn’t get any sewing done and didn’t write any … Continue reading “Quick Update”
A week ago Monday, I trekked over to Lafayette to take the 9000 in to be repaired. Failure. They were closed. I thought about calling, but then didn’t, trusting that they would be open. I had to be over there anyway for a family event, so it worked out ok. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on … Continue reading “More Submission”
As I have a Janome machine, I get emails from them talking about new products. Mostly, I can’t use what they send because either I am too lazy to teach myself to use a new foot, I have no interest, I have no time or I am just not interested. Still, I like to see … Continue reading “Sew4Home Website”