{"id":54848,"date":"2022-02-03T07:08:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T15:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=54848"},"modified":"2022-02-03T13:12:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T21:12:11","slug":"various-sundry-2022-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/various-sundry-2022-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Various & Sundry 2022 #2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Admin<\/strong><\/p>\n

I actually looked at my statistics the other day and was pleased that 517 views happened one day in mid-January. WOW!<\/p>\n

Projects, Classes, Patterns & Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few years ago I made a Scissor Cozy for my mom and one for Julie. Svetlana from Sotak Handmade now has a video<\/a> to go with her tutorial. She has updated the instructions so do watch the video.<\/p>\n

In looking for something else, I came across this easy project<\/a> for carrying your yoga mat. You can probably adjust the length of the strap to carry other things as well. I am thinking of a rectangular folding workout mat I have. It came with an elastic strap that is losing its stretch. This is a great way to use some of the gorgeous ribbons and webbing out there.<\/p>\n

Want to make your own bag kit? Check out Build-a-Box<\/a> from  Sew Hungry Hippie. You select the pieces you need. No more being subject to other people’s tastes.<\/p>\n

From Pink Door re: managing a La Pass BOM:<\/p>\n

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Fun fact #2 of the week-<\/div>\n
We have ordered (for months 1-6), over 8,700 yards of fabric. That equals 584 bolts of fabric, or 26,280 feet of fabric or 4.98 miles.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We\u2019ve also ordered 1500+ lbs of paper. <\/div>\n
Edited to add: the 8,700 yards weighs about 3,000 lbs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I was reminded about LillyElla Stitchery’s tutorials<\/a>. I still want to make that Mini Maker Station<\/div>\n
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Books, Fabrics, Notions & Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sue Spargo posted about some precision tweezers called Pinzettes<\/a>. Made in Switzerland. I do sometimes use tweezers when I am seam ripping and I thought the larger finger area would make them useful and also great gifts. Unfortunately, they are $50 so out of my budget right now. They are worth the money and I plan to buy some, but not today.<\/p>\n

I saw Brick Bubble<\/a> on IG one day and took a look at her site. There were a lot of great tags, especially one that says “Handmade<\/a> – See I’m not just hoarding supplies”. I think it is hilarious.<\/p>\n

If you don’t want to make your own using a Sew Sweetness pattern like the Percheron available in Minikins Season 3<\/a>, you can buy a Maker’s Train Case<\/a>, also from Sue Spargo’s website. It is designed to fit under most airplane seats allowing you to store all your knitting, stitching, and crafting supplies.<\/p>\n

SewFinity<\/a> found me on IG for the 2 minutes I was visiting the other day. They don’t have tons of fabric, but if you like Kona, this is your place.<\/p>\n

Friend Julie reviewed<\/a> the Sewline Air Erasable Pen I gave her for Christmas. My experience mimics hers.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for interesting novelty fabric (I might be starting another college pillowcase project<\/a>), check out My Favorite Quilt Store<\/a>. I saw a lot of Disney fabrics I could use as well as other ways to interpret themes for each month. They have a Disney female villains fabric I might have to buy to make something for one of the nieces. They have some Flintstones, Sylvester and Tweety, Baby Yoda, Mickey & Minnie, Hot Wheels, vintage diner signs, bird watching, vintage letters and stamps and a ton of other novelty themes. They have a great selection of fabrics you can use for gift bags. I was really impressed with their selection of birthday relevant fabrics. They also have fun Christmas fabric.  I haven’t bought anything from them yet so YMMV.<\/p>\n

Friend Julie has a quilt in the Curated Magazine coming out in April. She provides an affiliate code link which gives you 10% off, so read her post<\/a> and get the code, then go buy the mag.<\/p>\n

Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n

I saw an article<\/a> on how to start knitting in the New York Times. You may need an account to access this article (check your local library). I like the way it talks about practical knowledge you need to know to get started, what the terms are, where to buy and the differences and benefits of a LYS vs Joann or Michael’s. There is also a getting started book recommendation.<\/p>\n

I saw an article<\/a> on the Cricut vs. Silhouette cutting machines<\/p>\n

Design Walls, Furniture and Sewing Rooms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christa Watson shows how to build a design wall. Check out the TikTok video<\/a> on IG or the post<\/a> on her blog. Can you believe how clean her sewing room is<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Letterlocking was the cyber cryptogography of Queen Elizabeth’s time. Check out the video<\/a> to see how it worked.<\/p>\n

Other Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friend Julie posted her January Cornucopia<\/a>. She has lots of great links, especially if you want to enter Visions or start a 100day project.<\/p>\n

Sarah Goer<\/a> sent out her recent newsletter, which is always filled with great links and projects. Sarah also has a 2021 wrap-up post<\/a>. I enjoy comparing my same Year in Review<\/a> posts with other people’s – not to compare who has finished more, but to compare the structure of the post. I don’t want to bore you so I am always looking for new ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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