Playing around...

Yesterday, I decided to make some fabric flowers.  Which pattern? Here was my decision:



This is the Blooms flower pattern by Fig Tree.  This pattern makes two different size blooms:  2 1/2" and 3".   Here are the results of my efforts:

What do you think of my efforts?  Personally, I think that they look more frilly than the Blooms picture on the pattern.  Also, I used the template for the base as the middle of the flower and stuffed it.  I couldn't find any covered buttons at home so this was my solution. 

Happy Sewing!

New Pattern Alert....

I have some new clothing patterns available. Two are knit skirt patterns, 1 is a simple, sleeveless dress pattern, and the last one is an addendum pattern to the dress pattern. Here we go:



First up is the Bordeaux Skirt pattern. This pattern is designed for knits and has two views - knee length and maxi length.



Second is the Zinfandel Skirt pattern. This is a 6 panel knit skirt.  This would be a great every day skirt.



The dress pattern is KISS Dress. KISS is for Keep It Simple Sewing. This pattern has two versions of a sleeveless dress. A fitted version with a zipper and a pull-over version.  This would be a great every day dress for the hot weather.

 

Last is the Cowl Front Overlay addendum pattern. This is an add-on pattern for the KISS dress to give a little bit of a change to the neckline.

Hope this looks like nice options for spring/summer.

Happy Sewing!

What's New.....

There are so many new items in the store. Here's a few of the items:

 

This is the Victorian Vintage fabric by Wild Apple Designs for David Textiles. This is a very nice quality, 100% cotton fabric.  It is approximately 43/45" wide.  Sold by the yard.

There is also a new designer and I have a couple of the patterns:

This is the  Slingin' It pattern by Makin'-it-Better. This useful little pattern comes in sizes XS (9"-11") to XL (15"-16").

There are also some new kits:

This is the Keepin' It Warm kit. This kit includes the directions and materials to create one small hot bottle cover. Let me know if you would like different fabrics included.  The instructions are by Makin'-It-Better.

Here is the Knitting Needle Kaddy kit. This kit comes in two options.  Let me know if you would like different fabrics.

I also have some new purse/bag patterns.  These have a very vintage feel.

This is the Gershwin Ellington clutch Bags pattern by Charlie's Aunt.  This pattern was inspired by the 1930's. This pattern includes two different clutches.

Next, we have the  The Poacher's Bag pattern by Charlie's Aunt.  This bag was inspired by the 1940s.  There are two options for the flap.

Hope your inspired to sew.

Happy Sewing!

T-shirt quilts anyone?

What do you do with an over abundance of graphic t-shirts? May a quilt of course.



Above is Eleanor Burn's version of the T-Shirt Quilt. It provides information on two quilts sizes - 60" x 74" and 60" x 88".  There are other patterns and books available on the subject. 

Following are a list of tools/notions that will help with the process:



Probably the most important is the T-Shirt Ruler. This particular ruler is from June Tailor and provides grid markings for 15 1/2", 12 1/2", and 10 1/2" to assist with getting those graphics centered.

 

The next item that is recommended is a T-Shirt Press Cloth. This particular press cloth is from June Tailor and assists in preventing the melting and distortion of the graphics.

There are also a couple of fusible interfacing available that will work will for the t-shirt quilts:



The first interfacing is Pellon's 906F light weight interfacing. This interfacing is very sheer and lightweight.



The second interfacing is French Fuse. This is a lightweight fusible knit interfacing that is 60" wide. It has a cross-wise stretch and length-wise stability.

Looks for a different product for your t-shirt quilt.  Just ask.

Happy Sewing!

What's New and More......

There is so much going on. Let's start with the new fabric:



This is Manhattan Modern from Benartex Fabrics.  This is a beautiful collection.  It is available by the yard, fat quarters, and various kits.  There is also three matching almost solids.  Look for the Broadway prints.

Happy Sewing!

Easter is coming....

Easter is just a short time away. Check out this cute little pillow with the bonus pincushion:
 

This is the Easter Peeps pattern from Bunny Hill Designs.  The pillow size is 17" x 12".  The pincushion size is 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

I have added many patterns to this month's sale.  You should go check it out.

Happy Sewing!

Check it out....

Fabric is on sale at the eBay store.  Many fabrics are 25% off.  While your there, hop on over to the "What's New" section and see the a few of the fabrics and spring patterns.

Happy Stitching!