Another T-Shirt.
Here is a close up of the front …
I put a dragonfly on the back…
It is for a little boy in P’s class. Both the frog and dragonfly are from here and the patchwork Pictureframe I digitised myself and you can download it from here.
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Easter T-Shirts
I’ve made the girls Easter T-Shirts. The above is the front of A’s and below is the back.
The Sunbonnet Sue is from here and the flower from here. I didn’t stabilise enough, so the fabric is a bit puckered on the Sunbonnet. I attached the embroideries to the T-Shirt using a small zigzag stitch and Sulky Invisible thread in the needle. This did involve lowering the needle tension quite a bit, but I’m happy with how it turned out.
This is the front of P’s
And the back …
The designs are from the same place.
Filed under Applique, Machine Embroidery, Sewing
Free Machine Embroidery Design – Foundation Pieced Pictureframe block
I made this block using my embroidery machine – there are instructions on this page on how to use an embroidery machine for foundation piecing. Here is the design – it’s free to use, but don’t sell the design.
NOTE: The font is not included in the download just the quilt block. Also, it is in jef (janome) format. I’m happy to provide other formats just let me know what you need.
Filed under Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, miscellaneous, Quilting
Second Anniversary and a Give Away
Today is my second blog anniversary! When I started I thought it would be good to keep a record of my craft activities and it has been useful – a couple of times I’ve looked back to see how I did something.
I also thought it might help me to focus my energies, but it hasn’t. I still have heaps of unfinished projects. I start something and then get distracted by something else.
The image above (because I think all posts need an image) is another T-Shirt applique. I used my embroidery machine to foundation piece the quilt block.
To celebrate my second anniversary, I’m going to give away one of my T-Shirts (like this one, or these or the russian doll or maybe a dinosaur or sunbonnet sue or maybe just a name). Anyway, to be in the running for one of my childrens’ T-Shirts leave a comment by Friday the 20th at midnight (Perth Australia time – GMT + 9)
Filed under Applique, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, Quilting
Applique T-Shirt
Another T-Shirt commission. Here is a closer view of the front …
Here is the back…
And a closer view of the back …
I’m really pleased with how this one turned out – very girly.
The font is Love Letters from GG Designs.
The Strawberry design on the back is from Itty Bitty Spring Fling from Designs By JuJu.
The heart and circle I digitised using Thred.
Tomorrow marks my Second Blog Anniversary and I’m thinking of some kind of give away (probably a T-Shirt like this one).
Filed under Applique, Machine Embroidery, Sewing
More Sewing
I’ve traced the pattern and cut the fabric for this blouse …
You can find it in this book.
On a different topic, I’m very excited to hear that Hillary Lang (from Wee Wonderfuls) is writing a book for Melanie Falick.
Filed under Sewing
Weekend Sewing
My copy of Weekend Sewing (by Heather Ross) arrived. I bought it from here.
I have plans to make the summer blouse (here’s a picture of someone else’s) and the ‘Go Everywhere Shirt Dress’ – I can’t seem to find an image of that one.
The instructions look good and the design and style of this book are beautiful. Now I just need to make something.
Filed under Inspiration, Sewing
Moss Stitch Knitting
I’ve started another baby cardigan. As I wanted to try something different, I’m using moss stitch. I didn’t realise how slow I would be. However, I love the effect.
Handbag or Something Else?
I’ve knitted the two sides of a handbag (haven’t sewn it together yet), but I don’t think I will ever use it as a bag. Hence I’m thinking about taking it apart and knitting something else. I’ve got three balls, so maybe a dolly blanket?
Filed under Knitting