Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery and Sewing
Posted in Foundation Blocks on Mar 31st, 2007
I’ve started working on the log cabin blocks using my new fabric. Once again I’m foundation piecing. I know it can be easily done cutting strips with a rotary cutter, but my cutting skills are appalling and this way I can get accurate blocks. I apologise in advance for the photos – it was night time [...]
Posted in Fabric Stash on Mar 29th, 2007
I’ve been trying to find a cheap source of Calico. I use Calico to stabilise my embroideries. I have bought a roll of it from Spotlightbefore, but my closest Spotlight has closed down, so I’ve been trying to source another supplier. Part of my ‘research’ involves visiting fabric stores.
Last week my two year old and [...]
Posted in miscellaneous on Mar 27th, 2007
I’ve been making more T-Shirts for my market stall. I’ve completed the embroidery, but have not yet attached the embroidery to the T-Shirts. Of course I haven’t even started the administration stuff. You know order forms, receipt book, etc.
I also have to write a book review for JASA (Jane Austen Society of Australia). The book [...]
Posted in Foundation Blocks on Mar 26th, 2007
Not much craft has happened around here lately. I’ve managed to sew some of my snail trail blocks into a bigger block.
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 This block is 26 cm by 26 cm. I’m comtemplating making a small wall hanging or dolls quilt from similar blocks.
My other idea is to make a series of individual blocks - snail’s trail, log cabin, etc
and frame them individually.
Now if only I could get some time!
Posted in Machine Embroidery on Mar 20th, 2007
I spent the brief bit of free time I had today designing T-Shirts for my market stall. I make personalised childrens and babies clothes – that is I put names or initials on T-Shirts and body suits. Check out my other site – www.excessivelydiverted.com. Here is an example …
 I wanted to have a few more [...]
Posted in Machine Embroidery on Mar 19th, 2007
I’ve stopped working on the Snail’s Trail quilt to make a friend of mine a baby present. I decided to embellish a body suit with a cross stitch (machine embroidered of course).
From this …
 To this …
 As you can see, I should have stabilised more. I’m still on the look out for a good cheap stabiliser. For this piece I [...]
Posted in Foundation Blocks on Mar 18th, 2007
I’ve been working on foundation piece quilting. I’m trying to make a Snail’s Trail quilt for my daughter’s bed.
This was my first attempt, but it required sewing in two halves and then joining together. I decided I needed an easier version. I decided to start with a centre square (rather than the four small sqaures).
I’m [...]