I know many of you are new here, reading about this quilt, but some background on this Carolina Christmas Quilt might enlighten you as to why I might be Un-Quilting a section of this quilt. About a year and a half ago I was trying to quilt this particular piece using a frame system whereby… Continue reading Quilting The Carolina Christmas – Pulling Threads or Un-Quilting
Category: In the Studio
Quilting The Carolina Christmas – Little Sport Can’t Handle It!
Phfft. Something happened to my little Bernina Sport during the quilting of this Carolina Christmas quilt. It started squeaking so bad it sounded like Styrofoam rubbing together. Jim thought it might have busted a bearing. I have no idea. It still sews but I'm going to have to take it in to a shop and… Continue reading Quilting The Carolina Christmas – Little Sport Can’t Handle It!
The Crutch Bag Project – The Edge Binding and Reveal!
Wow! I really love my new crutch bag!She's all finished and currently ready to go to work for me! The last step in the process of making this bag was to attach the bias binding around the raw seam edges. I added a little loop and button to the top of the bag as well. … Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – The Edge Binding and Reveal!
The Crutch Bag Project – Attaching The Straps
Now all I need to do is attach the straps to the bag! This next decision was one I mulled over a while. Since I'm going to put the straps into the seam and then bind the edges with bias tape (oh...forgot to tell you that I made that decision) I want to trim down… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Attaching The Straps
The Crutch Bag Project – Fabricating The Straps
Next up on this project are the straps. Just how am I going to strap this bag to the crutch? I played around with a few ideas, pinning, re-locating, velcro-ing and even sewed a version for the bottom/side stabilizer strap below...That was test one. I had only sewed it in the middle and not only… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Fabricating The Straps
The Crutch Bag Project – Adding An Outside Pocket
Before I sew up the other side panel I was thinking about adding an outside pocket. I don't want to think too much here, just add on a quickie patch pocket to see how it will work. First I make a pattern and add on 1/2" seam allowance. Then I fussy cut out a little… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Adding An Outside Pocket
The Crutch Bag Project – Sewing Up the Side Panels
I left off yesterday with the side panel pattern made and selecting a coordinate fabric. Next, I layer up another quilt sandwich just like I did for the Front and Back.Pin the sandwich in place and then free motion quilt it together.This quilting thing is getting easier! Next, I cut out the two side panel… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Sewing Up the Side Panels
The Crutch Bag Project – Some Side Panels?
Now that the Front and the Back are cut out I ponder whether or not I need to add in a side panel. My instinct is telling me to do it but I'm not so sure. I don't have enough bag experience to unequivocally say to myself "yes...you need a side panel..." but I have… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Some Side Panels?
The Crutch Bag Project – Drafting Up an Idea
I have an idea of what I want in the bag I want to attach to my crutch. Right now it's just in my head so as I work through this idea I'm thinking that I'll try and work through this design as I sew it. One thing that this design must do is hold… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Drafting Up an Idea
Oh How Thy Love Tempt Me
The email read: "You might want to check this out!" Signed, Jim with a link to this wonderful photo gallery. http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/photopanel.cgi?listingid=1181596&category=0&zip=46804&kwd= Friends, I have one of the most amazing husbands on the planet, truly I do! What husband do you know of ANY sewer actually ENCOURAGES their spouse to INDULGE in the time-honored sewer's tradition… Continue reading Oh How Thy Love Tempt Me
Sewing.for.Life! 
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