The Communique Layout
Popularized by Rhonda Dort, who uses the layout in her classes, the Communique Quilt Layout works for both featuring large fabric and panel pieces, as well as a basis for multiple block designs.
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Welcome to Mouse in My Pocket! I'm Andrea, a web developer living in rural America with her husband and daughter. I'm excited to share my life with you as I explore some of the great things about living in the middle of nowhere. Be sure to check out the blog below to see a few of the things that are speaking to me right now.
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He Did It!
The Doctor! He did it! He’s saved us! We’ve all survived yet another predicted end of the world. I’m sure this is at least the 3rd one this year. So, I think it’s time that we all thank the Doctor, who always manages to save the earth (even if it is at the last minute).…
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Fancy Feet
Thanks to a recent episode of Sewing with Nancy, I’ve decided I want to try out some fancy new feet for my sewing machine. I’m so glad I remembered to set my DVR. Apparently the local PBS thinks they should run the sewing shows at 6 o’clock on Saturday mornings. Crazy people. Don’t they know…
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Back in the Groove
It started with a squeak and with every stitch a new one. My machine is really due for a service. It’s to be expected with the large number of hours I’ve put on it recently. But the squeak wasn’t the only problem. The first major issue was when my bobbin started pulling multiple threads. That…
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Pastille Dress
I’ve been working my way through The Colette Sewing Handbook, and have just finished my 2nd sewing project – the Pastille Dress. The dress came out really well, and I learned lots of new techniques in the process. This project, being at the end of the chapter on fit, was a great chance to do…
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Fashion Friday – Tights and Leggings
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You know details make an outfit, but details don’t have to mean jewelry or belts. The perfect piece you’re looking for could be something much simpler – a pair of tights (or maybe some leggings).…
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Fantastic Fit
I’ve been working my way through The Colette Sewing Handbook. In the first three chapters I learned several basic sewing techniques, how to determine what styles and patterns are right for me and how to read a pattern. I’ve made my own style sketch template (or croquis) and finished my first sewing project – the…
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Stocking Wreath
I found a great wreath idea on the Midwest Living site last year. It’s a spring wreath using an umbrella, but it gave me the idea to make a wreath from a stocking. My wreath is currently hanging out on my fake ficus tree at work, but I’ll take it home when the office closes…
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More Little Projects
As you know, I love little projects to work on between the big ones, or for when I just need a break from the big ones. So here are a few more of the small projects I’ve done recently. Padded Camera Strap Cover This was a great 15 minute project. I used a Moda Bake…
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Meringue Skirt
The Meringue Skirt is the first official sewing project in The Colette Sewing Handbook, and it was a lot of fun to make. With simple instructions, and easy to follow diagrams, this pattern went together in a matter of hours. The first thing I did, when working on this project was make myself up a…
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Colorist
What with all the binding and dressmaking I’ve been doing lately, I felt like it was time to start piecing another quilt. I’ve been looking forward to making The Colorist for a while now. It’s a Lizzy House pattern, and will be my first quilt with curves. To save a little on fabric, I’ve decided…
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Lots of Binding
I’ve seem to be doing a LOT of binding lately. That may be a good thing. It means projects are done, but it’s also about the most boring part of making a quilt. In the last week, I’ve done the binding on 3 quilts, and I have binding for one more still to do. On…
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