At Aunt Annie's request, this is a quilt-as-you-go in progress. Currently working on the border. Using mostly scraps for the border, it sure takes longer thank just cutting strips of fabric to sew together. It might take a while to finish since there is
There is another inch and 1/2 of snow since this picture. It is a winter wonderland!!
I have enjoyed reading about everyone's sewing room. It is good to know I am in good company. Does anyone get excited when they open a color of thread that they have not used before? I have only been embroidering for three years, have two different b
The back of the quilt-as-you-go ballerina quilt along with a close up to see the outside design better.
As promised, here are pictures of the ballerina quilt that I have been working on. I would like to thank everyone that gave me advise and encouragement. There are several firsts for myself, first quilt-as-you-go, first time quilting in the hoop, first tim
After ten years of good use with a desk top windows 7, with an upgrade to windows 10, I had to give it up before it completely crashed. Now using a laptop HP. The key board and mouse will take some getting use to, relearning where all the keys are and the
Hello Everyone. I have decided to finish my granddaughter's quilt "in the hoop" and need advice. I am trying my first as a quilt-as-you-go and first quilting in the hoop. I have some basic questions. Normally I would use 30wt cotton thread when quilti
Hi everyone. I would like everyone's input whether or not to fix the design flaw on this quilt started for my granddaughter before I go any farther. My anal part of me says yes fix it, the other part says I really don't want to take the time to fix it a
Small, medium and large zipper pouches,for mom's birthday. She can select the size that best suites the needs for the day. On the two bigger purses, I added my own twist with open pockets for driver's license, credit cards and cash. The smallest pouch w
Here are before and after pictures of a curtain I was considering replacing. After closer inspection of the curtain I realized it is a nice quality fabric just not such a pretty color and too long. When I saw the rose design, I knew it was the design that
I was tired of puppy treat crumbs in the pockets, so (sew) no more crumbs except in the bag which is made with water resistant nylon. Also a picture of the puppy and hoping all the snow will help everyone down under feel a little cooler. We are suppose to
Christmas pouches for three very special children.
Hi everyone. Finally have pictures downloaded to the computer. This is a bag made for mom for Christmas. I used a pattern for part of it but added my on twist to make it very useful. Started out by adding 2 1/2 inches to the length. Then added a zipper cl
Happy Halloween everyone. This was finished just in time to get in the mail for three very special children for Halloween.
A table runner for mom's 85th birthday party which will be on Saturday. After her birthday, she can turn it over and use it all fall season. Look close to see the small embroidered pumpkins in the corners of the "happy" and "birthday" they can be see
