New Look
Posted in miscellaneous on Jun 10th, 2009
It was time for a change. I’ve updated WordPress and changed the theme. The image in the banner is the fabric from my Mod 9 quit.
Category Archive for 'miscellaneous'
Free Machine Embroidery Design – Foundation Pieced Pictureframe block
Posted in Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, miscellaneous, Quilting 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 [...]
The Cardigan is Finished
Posted in miscellaneous on Feb 24th, 2009
It’s finished! I used ladder stitch to sew it together (instructions from this book) and I sewed the buttons on using cotton thread. It came together quite easily (I was pleasantly surprised). I plan to make another one in a bigger size and using Moss Stitch instead of Garter Stitch.
Embroidered T-Shirts
Posted in Applique, Machine Embroidery, miscellaneous on Feb 3rd, 2009
I’ve been making a few presents for some little people …
I Finished A Sock
Posted in miscellaneous on Jan 12th, 2009
I finished this sock … just the one.The second sock will be delayed while I finish off a few more pressing things.
Another Pencil – Notebook Holder
Posted in miscellaneous on Dec 11th, 2008
I’ve made another one of these ….
Advent Calendar – 8
Posted in Applique, Machine Embroidery, miscellaneous on Dec 3rd, 2008
I finished in time …. I’ve also been putting little presents in the pockets as well – hair clips, stickers, lolly snakes … I’m also making some christmas T-Shirts. I didn’t stabilise this enough – see all of the puckers? And it took two hours to stitch out – with all of the thread changes [...]
Advent Calendar – 4
Posted in miscellaneous on Nov 13th, 2008
The binding is done … This is the first time ever that the binding went on easily. I followed the instructions for a continuous binding from here.
Sewing Squares Together
Posted in miscellaneous on Oct 20th, 2008
I’ve started sewing the squares together for my Mod 9 quilt. and I’m not sure if I’m sewing it together in the most efficient manner, but this way I can keep on top of which square belongs where.
More Sock Knitting
Posted in Knitting, miscellaneous on Oct 14th, 2008
I tried to knit these socks, but decided that as a lace pattern is completely lost on self patterning yarn, it wasn’t worth all of the effort (and stress). I then thought I would knit a plain sock using the same yarn, but could not get things to go right – I started about six times. [...]