Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery and Sewing
Posted in Applique, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery on Mar 31st, 2009
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.
Posted in Applique, Machine Embroidery, Sewing on Mar 26th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, Quilting, miscellaneous on Mar 23rd, 2009
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.
sewwittypictureframe
NOTE: The font is not included in the download just the quilt block. Also, it is in [...]
Posted in Applique, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, Quilting on Mar 18th, 2009
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. [...]
Posted in Applique, Machine Embroidery, Sewing on Mar 17th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Sewing on Mar 11th, 2009
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.
Posted in Inspiration, Sewing on Mar 6th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Knitting on Mar 4th, 2009
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.
Posted in Knitting on Mar 3rd, 2009
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?