When I saw these pretty little things, I had to look in the dictionary to find out what's the translation for "macaron". Photo from craftpassion.com / click on the picture to see the tutorial This inspired me to try something new, I hope I can finish it next week. Photo from namthip.com It's Sunday, enjoy some colorful macarons! Geta … [Read more...]
Dots on Dots
It's my turn for the Dots on Dots Blog Hop. Many thanks to Corrie and Madame Samm for hosting another awesome hop. I love dots. I have a lot of dots in my stash but I still continue to buy them... Here is the block I stitched yesterday. English paper Piecing For the first time, instead of basting the fabric to the paper templates, I used a glue pen (purchased from Romania, how … [Read more...]
One more bag!
By now you must be bored of my bags! I still love to make this pattern, every bag is unique and has its own charm given by the beautiful fabrics. This one is a gift for one of my sister's friend. She did not know what is her favorite color and we were afraid to use bold prints and colors, so Nico chose from my stash this "Vintage Modern" print by Moda. I paired it with Mixmasters … [Read more...]
A cube a day!
Yesterday was a good day! A great day! And this hexagon cube wasn't the best thing! Could you see the cube ? I can stitch a cube in a day! The beautiful background is the fabric I am working with now. I am making a bag. And I have to finish it in a few hours. And I just started it... So back to work, Geta! … [Read more...]
Mylene Farmer Day
Today I don't work. Today is Mylene's birthday. Today I am sure millions of her fans are thinking of her. Photo from Mylene.net I plan to spoil myself. Watching her concerts... and stitching hexagons. This collage of moments from her concerts is bringing me so many wonderful memories. If you are wondering who is Mylene Farmer, watch this video! Spoil yourself, you will … [Read more...]
Sewing for a little girl
For a 9-year little girl. This is an improved version of this portfolio. The front. The back. Her mother told me that she loves blue, so I inserted some piping (just strips without cord) into the beautiful fabric - "Wrenly" by valori Wells. There are 2 big pockets - one with zipper (oops, it's black!), and the other secured with Velcro. Slots for pens and a little pocket for a … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Designs
For my newslettersubscribers. I hope you like them. Happy Sewing Week. Geta … [Read more...]
New hexagon project
I started a new hexy quilt. I rarely watch TV but now I can't do it without stitching hexies. Nina is my only sister who still could find some time for sewing, so last evening I called her asking if she is ready for work. The answer was "YES" .We will make the "Hexy Cubes". I am bored of 3/4'' hexagons, 1/2'' seams too small so I printed the 1'' templates at 60%. It is easy to … [Read more...]
Stairway to Heaven
I finally finished the pattern for this wonderful quilt.A big "thank you" to my testers- Jan, Caryn and Karen for their help.Caryn amazed me when I found out that she is the mother of six kids and she still can find time to sew! The pattern is here, if you want to build your own stairway. … [Read more...]
Enjoying my quilting friends
I usually have the pleasure to see my quilting friends once in a few years. And we enjoy sharing our love for quilting for a few hours, maybe one day. But this time was different! I invited my quilting friends to my house over the weekend. Only 4 of them could come and we spent together 48 hours. Mihaela made a tote for each of us - a souvenir of our meeting! Here are my quilting … [Read more...]
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