Quilting
That Quilt Project
So, it has occurred to me that I haven’t bothered to tell you all how my quilt project is going, in quite a while. Basically, as soon as I got my sewing machine back, I started having problems with it again. This is a big problem! Partly, because I’d like to get the pieces for…
Read MoreHaubstadt Quilt Show
Today, I went to my first ever official quilt show, with my mom-in-law, Mary Kay. It was actually pretty fun, although it was a bit strange for me to go to an event where everyone else was at least old enough to be my mother. That either means that I need to find a different…
Read MoreMy Sewing Machine is Fixed
Yea! I got a call from DavCo yesterday afternoon, and my sewing machine is fixed and ready to be picked up. I’m pretty excited. They are open until 5:30 this evening, so I may try to go down after work and pick it up; but if not, I’ll be going down to get it early…
Read MoreCutting Out the Urban Baby Pattern
I’m currently working on cutting out pieces for the 48-inch circle. I’m using the “Urban Baby” pattern designed by Valori Wells for FreeSpirit. I decided on this pattern, not only because it was the right size, but because in black and white should be a nice addition to my quilt. Download the pattern yourself at…
Read MoreHow It Goes
The project is going well. I have a large amount of my fabric cut. I’ve completed all of the cuts for the 60 inch circle. As well as all of the cuts for the 46-inch circle. Although, I did decide to make the stripes 2-inches across instead of 1-inch. Not only was this less cuts,…
Read MoreQuilt Progress
I’ve realized today that even tough I cannot sew anything together for my quilt, there is still a lot I can do. For once I’m actually going to cut all of the fabric out for a project before I start sewing. Maybe this will be a good thing. I’ll even know if I have enough of all…
Read MoreDesign for My Quilt
As I told you all in my last post, I have decided to make myself a quilt. The inspiration for the quilt I wanted to make, was a cute mini quilt from the Purl Bee. After some thought, I’ve come up with a plan to incorporate the idea of circles in a design that’s a…
Read MoreNew Project
So… on top of my super secret project, I think I am going to start another one. Yes, I know… if I’m afraid the super secret project will take a while, why would I start another project? I have two good reasons for that: Sometimes, I feel like I need a break from the super…
Read MoreCraft Month 2011 – Day 22 – Printing Custom Fabric
I found a great place online that allows you to print your own custom fabric. You can check it out for yourself at www.spoonflower.com but… if $18-$32/yard isn’t in your budget, you can make your own. Now, I have only tried this for small sizes, no larger than 8×10.5inches. To print my fabric, I create…
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