Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery and Sewing
Posted in Christmas Decorations, Fabric Stash, Machine Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing on Nov 4th, 2008
I’ve decided to make an Advent Calendar – just to put myself under a bit more pressure. I got the idea from here, but it’s developed a mind of it’s own.
Each pocket will have a number embroidered on it. I haven’t quite decided on the position of the pockets yet – the one above is [...]
Posted in Fabric Stash on Apr 7th, 2008
I can’t seem to help myself – I’ve bought more fabric! I went here for coffee, which is right next door to here. I couldn’t resist buying some fabric (I had already resisted yarn!).
I bought nine fat quarters and I have plans for them (more of that in a different post). However, it will have [...]
Posted in Fabric Stash on Mar 5th, 2008
My camera went on holiday to Japan (it did a bit of skiing), anyway it bought me back some fabric – Japanese patchwork fabric from the Tokyo National Museum.
I’m still contemplating what to do with it – at this stage I’m thinking about a Disappearing Nine Patch …
Posted in Fabric Stash on Jan 23rd, 2008
I have accumulated a large amount of Nursery Rhyme/Childrens fabric. I purchased quite a bit thinking I would use it in my T-Shirt business, but I’ve learnt a few things along the way. First, I don’t like doing the same thing over and over again and secondly, the embroidery doesn’t show up very well on [...]
Posted in Fabric Stash on Aug 8th, 2007
After reading about the fabric purchasing trip of Patchy Work of Mini Grey I though I too should take a trip to Textile Traders. Here is what I bought …
Some of it I bought just because I liked it – so no plans yet. The two fabrics on the right end I thought might be useful [...]
Posted in Fabric Stash on Apr 29th, 2007
I had my market stall today. My brain is too full to make a decision about whether it was a worthwhile endeavour or not. More on that in another post.
I’ve discovered equilter.com! I’ve put three yards of fabric.
I shall use the brown dotty fabric and the pink hearts in my business (www.excessivelydiverted.com) but the green [...]
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 [...]