No pretty pictures today! I wanted to share with you a free program I started to use: Evernote. Here is what it does: Evernote makes it easy to remember things big and small from your everyday life using your computer, phone, tablet and the web. Essentially, it is a way to keep organized important information and you can easily access this information. Let's say you want to learn a quilting … [Read more...]
How to sew zippered pockets for bags
This post is part of the series 10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags We love bags with many pockets. Is there something better than a bag with many pockets? YES, a bag with many EXTERIOR pockets! I love to easily find what I need, without opening the bag. Sometimes the pockets are part of the design and they are not only functional. (see this bag and this bag and this bag). No … [Read more...]
Tips for Better Handmade Bags- interior pockets
This post is part of the series 10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags A bag without pockets is a bad idea. Unless it is just a grocery bag, every bag deserves at least one pocket. Inside pockets are something we are happy to stitch in a hurry to finish a bag. Usually we prepare the fabric for pocket, place it on the lining and stitch on three sides. It's not a bad thing but we could do … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags
I am writing/making new bag patterns and I am determined to make better bags. All it takes is a little more time and more attention to small details. The reward will be a more beautiful bag that will last longer. We love to make bags because we can make them fit our needs and we can use the favorite fabrics. There are so many creative options use can use to make an unique bag. We love the … [Read more...]
New Raw Edge Applique Quilt and Pattern
Here is my new quilt - "Color Your World'. The center design measures only 26'' and the quilt is 34''. This is a similar design with Windows into my World. This pattern is one of my best selling patterns and I did not expect that, because English paper piecing requires a lot of time! So I thought to design something similar but: - with more blocks and more colors - more complex design - … [Read more...]
A New Hexy Bag
And a surprise I planned with my friend Luminita. I gave the hexagon virus to her some time ago and here is her first project. She stitched the hexagon front and I stitched the bag. A present for one of her friends made out of her first hexagon flowers. I love a few types of interfacing but I love the look and feel of a quilted bag too. I quilted everything on a layer of batting and a … [Read more...]
Perfect Pillow Corners
While looking for some tips for better photography, I found this video. It's so easy to make your pillows look better! I just applied this. Check it out. Have a great Sunday, Geta … [Read more...]
My New Raw Edge Applique Quilt and Pattern
I made this quilt thinking of you! I wanted to make something similar with this quilt but at the same time something that can be made in days and not months or years! And what technique is faster than raw edge applique? (Ok, maybe this one?) The quilt is 55'' and the flower sphere measures 42''- a manageable size! Are you bored with my feathers on hexy flowers? All the fabrics are Kona … [Read more...]
Pretty Pastels
A secret project. Don't you hate it when you hear this? Please forgive me, it's the first time in the last 2-3 years. Sure I have things to do, like to quilt it, but I needed a little break. I saw Robert Kaufman releases 32 new colors of Kona cotton; they will have 303 colors! I love my two big boxes of Kona, I took the time to count them; I can't believe I have almost 100 colors (many … [Read more...]
Washable markers for quilting
Did you find the "perfect" washable markers for quilting? In the past I rarely used markers for my quilts. The ones specifically designed for quilting were expensive and I had to order them abroad. Now I can find them in Romania too but they are still expensive. This reason and the fact that marking a quilt top for quilting takes time made me completely ignore this option. Then a little … [Read more...]
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