I am so excited, because stitching these two bags, I learned something new. First I made this one, with beautiful heavyweight fabric from Ikea. A new trip to Ikea is in line, because this fabric is gorgeous. They have a version with blue instead of pink and grey gingham. I need them NOW! My first try of stitching a hidden zippered pocket. It wasn't successful! A … [Read more...]
Mini Quilts
I am part of a mini-quilt challenge organized by Aurifil and Sew Mama Sew. The challenge ? To sew a mini quilt using threads from Camille's thread collection. Most of the time I quilt with neutral thread so I was excited to quilt in color! I made 2 quilts!And I am anxious to share them with you - December 4th is the day! For now I can tell that I have a big fabric stash: … [Read more...]
Marking Fabric
I don't like marking on fabric, but sometimes there is not any other way and I just have to do it.This is a project I wanted to sew from months ago. It is still on my "to do" list, as this is just a first try. I can't show you more now, stay tuned! Geta … [Read more...]
A new name- again!
I love to make patterns/designs in different sizes. The smaller and simplified versions are great for busy quilters. For the pattern below I made 4 versions - here are the biggest and the smallest. This one measures 12'' - I will finish it into a 16'' pillow. The large one measures 30'' Could you help me with a cool name for this pattern ? I can't come up with … [Read more...]
New purse for a little girl
It's time to make purses for little girls - Christmas is almost here. Bored by this pattern (here and here), and this one I thought to try something new. And because I love these bags I made for me and my sisters, I thought to modify the pattern and make a mini version. It's not the shape I want but at least I wasted pretty fabrics! What can I do, I can't work with ugly fabric! I … [Read more...]
Quilting faux leather
Over the years I quilted different fabrics: of course, most of them were quilt fabrics. But I quilted home decor fabrics as well, velvet, denim and textured fabrics. Now it was the turn of faux leather to be quilted. This one below is a very thin fabric; I don't think it is suitable for bags (maybe for a small pouch). I gave 1 meter to my niece for a skirt. Can't wait to see it. This … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Design
for my newsletter subscribers. Not only 1 design but 3, because I should have sent it a few weeks ago! If you want to be on the list, please subscribe below. … [Read more...]
Teach Me 16 – Braided Things
I am fascinated by all things braided! Braided paper; photo from www.Scrapbooksetc.comClick to see the tutorial.I am wondering if this would work with ribbon. Magic Braided Leather TutorialPhoto from Melissa Esplin; click to see the tutorial. I am trying this right now! … [Read more...]
New Faux Leather Bags
After many beautiful prints and all kinds of interfacing, it was the time for a little change: solids colors, no interfacing, soft and flexible bags. And easy patchwork. The bags are different: colorful or sober, with a simple or more complex pattern, in different sizes and with different straps. One thing remains the same : the pleasure of piecing this soft faux leather. More pictures … [Read more...]
An Award for Romanian Quilters
Do you remember this quilt? It's in Houston now and won a 3rd place into the Group Category- we are happy and excited. See all the winners of the Quilts: A World of Beauty judged show here. Here there are its creators. Sanda, Mihaela, Geta, Ortansa, Ela si Silvia An award for non-quilters too - my sisters - that are missing in these pictures. One Romanian … [Read more...]
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