Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts

Thursday, December 18, 2008

in my workshop

my lips are raw and chapped. i tend to bite them when i am nervous, stressed, in deep thought, anxious. i swore i would get my christmas shopping done with early this year, like in july! but as always, i am a procrastinator, and here i am. but,,,, i am almost done. one more item on the list. my sewing room is messy.


just one corner of the cluttered workshop,

silver and gold wrapping have just naturally become a theme.

sadly these are about the only handmade gifts this year, other than quilts, but still. i had my hopes hi that i would have the majority or christmas be handmade. o well. who am i kidding. i dont have that kind of time. but i am loving how these are turning out. i just need to get them DONE!

i was able to sneak out of the house yesterday with no children and take some pictures of my cousin, whitneys little family. they are so cute and little emily was such a good baby and never made a peep.










isnt she gorgeous! i know! they are such fun and good people.
now, i need to get my hands on those dolls.
ta ta.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

buy handmade

my friend is letting me add some of my things to her booth at the Berry Merry Boutique in Show Low this next week. lets make it a handmade Christmas!

**if you dont live in the Show Low area, or aren't able to make it to the boutique, and are interested in any of these items, let me know and we can work something out.

reversible headbands.....


lap or baby blanket....






pillows.....




and my favorite, earrings.........

i have double of most of these.


banner/ bunting......
great to hang in a window,in a craft room, in a girls room above a bed or bring it our for special occasions as birthdays or holidays.

have a most fabulous weekend. i am off the mountains for the week. will update soon with hopefully some snow pictures!
ta ta!

Monday, October 20, 2008

raffle for a good cause

many of you have probably heard about Callie, (not my callie). She is the sister of a friend of mine growing up. Callie was ran over by a car in September. She is progressing well and the Dr.s have high hopes for her. Her sister, Ashley is holding a raffle, starting today, to help out with all the medical finances. I donated a list taker to the raffle. There are many other cute goodies to choose from.

it is for a good cause. go here to participate in the raffle and see more about Callie.

Friday, September 26, 2008

machine quilting question

swaysey family asked, "So do you quilt your own quilts?I've made 2 queen sized quilts for christmas presants and have been paying lots of money for someone to use there quilting machiene.What do you do and how easy / hard is it?"



i love the look of machine quilting. so vintagy. :) but i don't love the dollar sign it comes with. you usually pay by the square inch. that is a lot of extra money put into the quilt on top of the fabric, and batting. because of that, i have always done my own quilting. it is my favorite part of the whole process. i just do whatever comes to my mind. i think that is the joy of quilting, there is no right or wrong way, whatever you do is unique. i think it is fairly easy to do your own quilting. i have never quilted anything too difficult though, just straight lines, and pretty simple.
some ideas and inspiration:

simple ideas......

my quilt. i just sewed straight lines in each direction across the squares to make a checker board.

i know this isn't a quilt, so to speak, but you get the same idea.stitch in the ditch is what they call it. its as simple as sewing in the seams. thats it.




other favorite ideas,
**soule mamas quilts, love them. i am sure i have mentioned her before. love her stuff. just plain in love. this one and this one.

**nettiepetes quilts, amazing! . so simple. just sew lines opposite of your seams.


**and one from the amazing amy karol,


**i love the wave detail in this one from candace.


i hope this sparked some ideas and gave you some new inspiration.:) remember, don't be afraid to try something different and out of the box. there is no right or wrong. now i am in the mood to sew. :)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

quilt batting question

lindsey asked, "So I am making my first quilt and I need someone's advice on what type of batting to use. Sounds like a silly question but I just don't know.... Cotton? Polyester? Can you tell me what kind of results I would get or what you prefer to use?"

lets first say, i am no expert at quilting. i am self taught and have learned by trial and error. i have tried both cotton and polyester batting. my own opinion, cotton. it is a more natural product. it gives a quilt more of a vintage look. i think it feels better and is more cozy to curl up in. to me, it gives the quilt a better shape. i will always use 100% cotton from now on. i like the brand "Warm and Natural". You can usually find it at Joannes or any fabric store.
happy quilting and happy friday, to those whose friday it is! :)

p.s. i want this book so bad. so inspiring. you can read more about it here. i miss my camera, bad.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

new automobile :: new residence



and a new list taker for my grandma for her dirthday.
i am in love with these.


Tuesday, September 9, 2008

list taker

i gave in and bought the list taker tutorial from jcasas shop.
i love her work. i stayed up late into the night finishing this so i could write a list on it today! :)


Friday, September 5, 2008

quilt talk : 300th post : GIVEAWAY!


first lets talk quilts. i love them! they have become my obsession. they are personal and made with love. they keep the ones i love warm. they give security and comfort. they will last forever creating so many memories. they bring me a different feeling of accomplishment than a skirt or tote bag. when i pull it out of the dryer and see the final outcome there is nothing like it. so puckered, soft and just lovely. i made these quilts for my girls for Christmas....

callies,

this one is made from a kelly mccaleb quilt kit. i love the colors and the vintage fabrics in this one.
and addies,

now dont judge me, i know this one is not perfect. it has an uneven
side and the binding is far from perfect, the mitered corners are even farther. but i do love it. i think flaws in quilts give them uniqueness and character. you can tell it was handmade, it isnt perfect and manufactured.


such a loverly site.

now that i am done with those, i think i am ready to start another!
i have been putting up scraps on my inspiration board for awhile. one here, one there. i am still trying to decide if i like the navy blue and deep yellow. i am thinking it could be a picnic quilt(since our picnic and park season is coming closer) or just a light throw. cant wait to get started on another one!


so lets end this with a giveaway!!!
it is my
300th post!
and i am in the mood to giveaway something cute for your little
back-to-schooler!
the winner will receive three headbands.
so cute for you little darling.


just leave me a comment. tell me what you are looking forward too with this upcoming fall season.
i know some of you dont have girls, but i am sure you know a little girl. a relative, a neighbor, a friends child.
i will pick the winner saturday night. lets say 8ish MST.
have a wonderful friday!