Are you a fan of the new Cotton + Steel fabrics? I am… and I got some this week! These colorful prints with the ‘x’s’ on them are from the Basics Collection that I ordered from Fat Quarter Shop. I’m using them to make the Raindrops quilt from the new book ‘Fat Quarter Style.’
Wow! That Retro Rucksack pattern sure is popular! The Retro Rucksack was the most clicked photo in last week’s Show Off Saturday Linky Party for the second week in a row. This one was made by Maria of Mia’s creations.
You already know that I’m getting ready to go on vacation with my husband (& no kids, yay!) because I recently showed off the bathing suit that I made (#selfishsewing). After that was done I started thinking that I need a small-ish bag that I can carry essentials in besides my usual purse. I decided to try the Two Zip Hipster from Dog Under My Desk because it looked like just the right size and I love the cross-body strap option (more secure when traveling I think).
My Modern Stars Quilt with matchstick quilting was my entry into QuiltCon one year. It wasn’t accepted, and I’m okay with that. I’m still trying to figure out what modern quilting is! I think the most modern thing about this quilt is the matchstick quilting… it’s straight line quilting to an extreme! Here are my tips for doing straight line quilting 4 different ways.
Check out this adorable Retro Rucksack that Teresa made! She used a rug from Ikea and thrifted home dec fabric, can you believe it?
Sewing your own swimsuit is selfish sewing at it’s best! I’ve been eyeing the two piece bathing suit pattern In Ottobre Design Magazine Issue 02/2011 for a while, wanting to try it. I finally sewed it up and now I love the results!
The other day I wanted to send my sister a picture of a quilt that I had been working on, and I accidentally emailed her the wrong picture…
Have you seen those totally adorable quilted projects that people are making? I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing zipper pouches, wallets, pillows, purses, and you-name-it all over the web and in my instagram feed that are made with QAYG (quilt as you go) fabric.
I usually use making tape to tape the quilt back down in my quilt sandwich. But the masking tape is a huge source of frustration. It doesn’t stick well to my table or the fabric and I have to use lots of it and constantly press it back down. This white duct tape worked great!
Last year I made my kids new outfits for the 4th of July. I was just sorting through my photos and I found these. They look so spiffy I thought I’d share. Especially since I have no time to attempt patriotic duds this year.
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