September has been a slow month in my sewing room. I haven't made much progress on much of anything. I did finish my big stitch table runner. Well, I finished the stitching on it and I am currently hand stitching the binding down as time allows I quilted several sets of yet more pot holders: And I pulled out this fabric: to make an apron Back in the day, when the kids were
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I know many a maker that will deny they mend or hem pants. I won't say that. What I will say is that I only mend for two people. The two people who live in my house. If you don't live here, don't even ask.
I'm sharing this project more to give you a quick review of the Juki TL-2010Q which I used for this project. Anyone that has tried to hem jeans on a cheap, plastic, domestic machine can tell you it is no simple task.
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HAPPY MONDAY! I'm sure we all can use some "Monday Motivation" today! Here at AGF, we started a new way to feature our inspiring makers' work that allows them to also win our fabrics, but THE BEST PART is that we all get to know a little more about you! We encouraged makers to post their sewing projects using our fabrics via their social media using the hashtag #AGFMakerMonday, so we could see how talented you are and the amazing work you all do! Once we decide on the winner for the month, the maker receives a ...
Fall Into A Quilt Along Block Ten Today brings a fantastic pattern for block 10 in the Fall Into A QAL. Wow, I was tickled pink, when I saw today’s block! Today’s block is the Pickles in jars and is designed by Sandra Healy of Sandra Healy Designs. http://www.sandrahealydesigns.com/blog/ I loved picking colors from my stash for this block. Here they are. Full instructions is in the pattern that you will download. You can download the pattern here. I have not appliqued the carrots and pears yet, as that will be done, when I ...
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Guests Jude Spero, Amy Johnson, Amber Johnson, and Berene Campbell join Pat for a chat!
CLICK THE PLAYER & Listen to Show 392 -- My WEEKLY FIND is at the end!
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I spotted Jude Spero’s beautiful project using my fabric on the front of the Table Runner Round up book, I had to see her other work. Jude is the designer at Little Louise Designs.
I do not have a lot of free time, but I managed to squeeze in making this needle case.
I quilted it simply in the ditch with 12 wt Aurifil thread.
As always, one of the most difficult things was deciding which fabrics to use, and that involved pulling everything out of the cupboards, looking it over, choosing a few, putting some back, changing my mind and repeating the process a few times. I got there in the end. If it is that difficult for small projects like this, imagine the time involved in choosing fabrics for large projects!
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read moreBear Patch is such a classy place! That doesn't have anything to do with society, but it means we love to present classes for our customers. It's such a great way for like-minded people to sit down and hopefully learn a thing or 2! We have always tried for a variety of projects: big, small, handwork, machine techniques, beginner, advanced, morning, afternoon, night and weekends, too! We try to keep our classes small and friendly for everyone. Even though our days are numbered, we can't resist the chance to offer a few more learning opportunities. And sometimes ...
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I am SO excited about the September Aurifil designer interview with the very talented Sharon Holland! Learn more about how this project runs at our intro of the 2018 team
DOWNLOAD the pattern at the end of the interview and come right back as I have Tips!.
This years theme is blocks inspired by places.
Sharon knew here inspiration city immediately and I couldn't wait to see what she created, the Big Apple it is! This is her block, she took it with her on a trip to NYC and you'll see some of the photos at the ...
FIRST.. Did you read my interview yesterday with my friend Joanna and enter her giveaway??
Now onto Block #2!
We are sewing from Joanna's Christmas Fig book. Red & Green like the book, then I selected Something Blue Fabric from my friend Edyta to do a second quilt.
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Besides being all about fabric, are you also an "art lover?!" I'm definitely one! From an early age, my parents introduced me to many art museums near and far around the world where I had the incredible opportunity to see so many types of art. It was during this time I was introduced to the "Rococo Period." This art movement consisted of highly ornate and a extravagant style of architecture, art and music that flourished in Europe in the 18th century. I fell in-love with all of it!
As I grew older and went to art school ...
My sewing room hasn’t been functioning well for a little while. A non-functioning sewing room isn’t a good place for any quilter. We want so much to be in a space that simply doesn’t work. While on a vid call a few weeks ago I showed part of it, stuff I’d been working on and… Continue reading Clearing my Head
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All sew alongs are more fun when a little giveaway is involved!
My lovely friend Joanna, who wrote the Christmas Fig book, is giving away a bundle of her fabric and set of patterns, so exciting!
Joanna and I have been friends a LONG time, I was a fan girl before I even meet her. She has been on my podcast many times (listen to the last one HERE). And I have been known to hoard Joanna's gorgeous Figtree fabric
September always starts a lot of amazing projects. This week I have something to share every day, so be sure you check back and have signed up for my article notices! CLICK HERE if you have not signed up yet
The 2019 Charity sewalong is SO DARLING!
Called " Threadology " you know it's designed for quilters BY Quilters, right? Keep reading!
The Threadology Quilt Along will be from February 2019 to June 2019, with fabric requirements available in January 14, 2019 benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Fat Quarter shop and Moda Fabrics generously work together for these Charity sewalongs and ...
Guests Tammy Tutterow, Amanda Niederhauser, and Russell Conte join Pat for a chat!
CLICK THE PLAYER & Listen to Show 391 -- My WEEKLY FIND is at the end!
LISTEN to THIS show right at the player above.
If you have been following my Button club projects, you see in year 3 that Tammy Tutterow’s delightful alphabet pattern is one of the features! Tammy is a fantastic designer who focuses on small applique projects she calls ...
This pretty blue floral fabric is one of my favorite for a wallet. The blue cotton print paired with a chocolate brown waxed canvas makes this a functional and stylish clutch. Topped off with a white metal zipper and suede brand label, you're winning with a modern looking bag.
