The quilting is done …
The tree, stem and pot are free motion quilted and I used a hanging diamond pattern on the white background.
Here is a closer look …
Advent Calendar 2
I’m quilting the base and I’ve made one ornament …
The Star consists of a front and a back and I didn’t manage to sew them together very well.
Filed under Applique, Christmas Decorations, Machine Embroidery, Quilting
Advent Calendar
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 just placed on the quilt.
I’m going to sew buttons onto the tree from which we can hang ornaments (they’ll be stored in the pockets).
The ornaments are going to like this …
The number is on the back of the ornament. There will also be a star, tree and stocking (so six of each type).
I still have all of the pockets and the ornaments to sew as well as quilting the base. So lots to do and not much time.
Filed under Christmas Decorations, Fabric Stash, Machine Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing
Notebook-Pencil-Holder-2
I’ve made another Notebook-Pencil-Holder.. I’ve altered the pattern a bit – I wanted to fit 12 pencils (rather than 10) and I wanted it to be a bit shorter. Instead of making the main pieces 40 by 28cm, I made them 46 by 25cm.
I used a medium weight interfacing this time and it worked much better. I think I will alter this pattern again to just make a simple pencil roll holder.
Notebook-Pencil-Holder
I found a tutorial and pattern for a Notebook-Pencil-Holder at One Red Robin and thought I would attempt one to see if it would work as a christmas present for my girls.
The tutorial is excellent – heaps of photos and easy to follow instructions.
I used an ‘iron on’ batting instead of interfacing because that is what I had on hand. It does make it a bit puffy and a bit tricky to sew around the edges. I will use interfacing next time. The fabric is from Amy Butler’s Charm range (I’m not sure if this fabric is available anymore).
The edges look very wobbly in the photo – it doesn’t look as bad in real life.
I found using a walking foot when sewing the pockets made things work a bit better – eliminated all of the puckers. I also used a top stitch needle.
I could only fit nine pencils in mine rather than ten, so I shall alter the measurements to make it wider. Plus I think it’s a bit tall for my book/pencils, so I shall make it a bit smaller and I shall place the ribbon ties in the middle.
So here are my measurements for next time:
Cover and Lining: 42cm by 25cm
Pocket: 42cm by 18cm.
I was surprised at how easy it was to make one of these. Definitely worth a go if you’re considering it.
Filed under Notebook Pencil Holder, Sewing
Sewing Squares Together
I’ve started sewing the squares together for my Mod 9 quilt.
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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.
Filed under miscellaneous
More Sock Knitting
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.
I decided I needed a break from that yarn, I wanted to use bigger needles, so I’m using this yarn …
Here is the progress so far …
I’m using 4 mm needles and I cast on 40 stitches. I’m planning on using a diagonal rib pattern.
Filed under Knitting, miscellaneous
Mod 9 Quilt – Squares Cut
I’ve cut all of the squares for this quilt.
More Embroidered T-Shirts
Another T-Shirt – design from here – on my machine it takes 49 minutes of sewing time (more real time because of all of the colour changes).
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Filed under Applique, Machine Embroidery