These are the gifts I should have sewn in May and July! So happy I cut them off the list. I made a simple patchwork for the front of the bag- to ensure delivery before Christmas! I can't make a bag without sewing two assorted pouches - the gift would not be complete! And do you know about the horizontal stripes that make you look fat? This bag looks fat too. I used the same pattern and … [Read more...]
Sewing With Faux Leather
I am sewing two new faux leather bags. While on Internet I read that you need a special foot to sew this material (a non-stick foot, teflon foot - there are different names for different brands), I stitch perfectly with my walking foot. On my Pfaff (Select), this foot is integrated, it's not a separate attachment. I use it to piece everything, not only for quilting. And I LOVE it! This … [Read more...]
How to Sew Quilted Bags
Learn to sew quilted bags- if you are a quilter, then there is nothing easier than this! These are cheaper versions of the bags made with interfacing (because you probably already have some batting scraps). Learn a few tricks and sew quilted bags with a professional look and a long life! NOTE You need to follow a pattern. This tutorial will show you how to prepare the pieces of your … [Read more...]
Shadow trapunto quilts- duplicating quilt designs
Do you duplicate the quilts you like a lot? Like making one more version, maybe with other type of prints, or other color palette, but keeping the same pattern? It happened to me only a few times (but I do have a list of quilts I would like to make again someday). Here is one example. You would be tempted to say it is not the same pattern- but it is. These are two shadow trapunto pillows. … [Read more...]
Inspiration for new quilt designs
Is that easy: from pictures to quilts! I was also inspired by this mosaic quilt. I love the narrow white space between the pieces. This is made with Kona cotton. And the second design. And this one is made with Fossil Fern fabrics. Can't wait to quilt it (the first one is already quilted). Could you suggest some names for them, please? Your suggestions will be appreciated. … [Read more...]
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