tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56247994124452006112024-03-12T23:44:31.468-07:00The Joy of Sewing...and Quilting, Too!Embrace Life...Pray for Peace...Sew and Quilt For Your Heart's Content!Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-41731520627841035402016-12-17T13:21:00.000-08:002016-12-17T13:21:18.210-08:00Cars and Trucks, Oh My...a Quilt for Kids<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">At long last, a new quilt design to share. I've been working on this fun wall hanghing for babies and kids since July of this year, but it was sidelined as the seasons changed and I took on new editing work in addition to my part-time office job at a pre-school. I had such fun designing this new quilt for kids, featuring vehicles that kids love. Wouldn't it be the perfect wall hanging for a child's room? Toddlers
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> As with all of my patterns, this one is available as a PDF download for sale at Craftsy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Until next time...hopefully not so long,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Keep smiling and sewing...and Happy Holidays from me to you!</span>Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-18822060676932082392016-07-19T18:54:00.002-07:002016-07-19T18:54:54.571-07:00Zoo Babies Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My newest quilt pattern is now available at <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/zoo-babiies-quilted-wall-hanging/211117?rceId=1468979269811~iyku9rg8">www.craftsy.com</a>. This darling quilt is perfect for a zoo-themed nursery or child's room, complete with nine of the most popular animals at the zoo. Meet Ellie Elephant, and Lucas the Lion, along with other favorites, including Penny Penguin and Molly Monkey, all done up in easy fusible machine applique. Although there are lots of pieces for each animal, their size is deceiving in the quilt illustration, since the blocks finish at 9" square within the sashed quilt top. Make it to use as a play mat or as a wall hanging and help baby learn all about the animals in the zoo...use the blocks to teach them animal names and colors. Colorful sashing and cornerstones make the blocks pop in a simple but easy setting. Nine animals are featured in the quilt pattern, which is available for sale as a downloadable PDF pattern at www.craftsy.com AND, a tenth, interchangeable block...Zachary Zebra, is available as a FREE download, also at <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/zachary-zebra-applique-quilt-block/211121?rceId=1468979227094~6tqadpx3">Craftsy</a>. Easy-to-trace, full-size templates are included for each animal in the patterns.<br />
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-26277675774081008882016-05-10T12:03:00.000-07:002016-05-10T12:03:03.497-07:00At Long Last My New Pattern...The Bold and Beautiful Quilted Tote Bag<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">From March 2015 until now May 2016), I have been in a long process of personal transition and change. My art and sewing projects were set aside for more than a year while I moved twice and finally resettled in Longmont, Colorado. I'm home again in Colorado, after all my moves across the US for my career, and it's lovely to be near my family and participate in family activities whenever I can.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Today, I'm happy to introduce my first new pattern in over a year. The Bold and Beautiful Quilted Tote Bag has finally made its debut at www.craftsy.com, where I sell my tote, accessory, and quilting patterns online as PDF downloads.</span><br />
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Just as I went through major transitions, this pattern did too. It started out as an entirely different shape, but when I couldn't seem to get my first idea to work last summer, I put the pieces aside for another day. After I settled in my new apartment in February and my sewing room was "open for business," I found the time to rethink the design. The second design didn't work either, so out came the seam ripper. The third time was a charm, as they say!<br />
I'm really pleased with the final design and hope you will enjoy making your own version. The tote is made of fabric I quilted myself. That's become one of my trademarks, since I can't seem to find double-layer pre-quilted fabric that I like. And, because you can choose two fabrics you love instead of settling for what's available, the resulting tote bag is truly one-of-kind, expressing your personality and your personal color palette.The bag pieces are cut first, then quilted and trimmed, making it easy to quilt them before assembling the bag..<br />
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The tote has contrasting front and back shaped panels that hold the contrasting pockets in place. The panel and the upper edges of the pockets have a bound-edge finish. The wider binding at the upper edge of the finished bag also holds a zip-top panel in place inside the tote. The panel unzips so you can drop it down into the bag when you want to use it with an open top.<br />
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The roomy tote will stand up when you place it on a flat surface, but when you unload it, it lies flat due to the hidden tuck that creates a non-traditional boxed bottom, which you can see in the photo below. I love this feature for easy storage and also because it is easy to pack into a suitcase on my travels...to tote home treasures!<br />
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There are also two divided pockets on the inside for stashing small items, including your cell phone.<br />
The straps appear to have bound edges, but the<span style="background-color: white;"> faux</span> binding is created by a really simple flat sewing method. For a truly polished finish the side and bottom seams are bound inside the finished tote.<br />
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I hope you'll find two fabrics you love to make this tote your own. You can purchase and download the pattern at www.craftsy.com<br />
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Until next time, keep sewing and smiling,<br />
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beautifully. The sewing machine takes center stage and is joined by large
appliqued spools and a tomato pincushion with strawberry emery, plus a rotary
cutter and scissors. The blocks are all tied together with red sashing and
multiple borders. The appliques are large and the pieced blocks are simple,
making this a great project for a confident beginner. Full-size templates are included for all appliques.</span></div>
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<br />Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-56568269161781991052014-12-09T14:07:00.000-08:002014-12-09T14:07:10.129-08:00Chain of Hearts Baby Quilt<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A new baby is always a celebration of love in our family. My newest Grand-Niece, Ella Rose, arrived in October 2014 so I've spent a few weeks creating a new quilt for her and a pattern for you to create quilts for the new babies in your life! Here's Chain of Hearts, the newest "baby" in my pattern store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two different 12" blocks alternate across the surface of this sugary sweet quilt, creating chains of love for little Ella. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used pink polka dots on white for the background print that the hearts float across, but a pastel tone-on-tone print or one with a small motif would work, too. If the baby is boy, use a medium blue for the large hearts and scraps from your stash to make a lively blue-and-white version, instead. Substitute red for the pieces of the large heart and use blue scraps on white to turn this into a Fourth of July wall hanging.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Aprons Make the Perfect Gift</span></h2>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's still time to make special gifts for Christmas giving. Here are a few from my pattern store at www.craftsy.com to check out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking for a quick-and-easy apron for kids? Check out my <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/little-helpers-apron/20850" target="_blank">Little Helper's Apron</a>. It requires minimal yardage and time. Choose just the right fabric for each child on your list to make them extra special. The choices are endless at you favorite quilt shop. I suggest you preshrink your fabrics before sewing, as these aprons will get lots of use by little cooks and crafters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> If you have machine that embroiders, choose lighter fabrics and add a favorite design to the bib portion of the apron.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcCjiCy-Unj1yBicOfla4GbvY-RwzR4szugMLRTegcBOtaM723VXGEFJjPy_Mj8V6zO1fBzFnB4qTaQk_Fiiemo9Y1dl8EhSyokfejaMF6N7hezVAWnE4BGNX-HQSpVbrDUX3RlIvrx8/s1600/Jingle+Trees+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcCjiCy-Unj1yBicOfla4GbvY-RwzR4szugMLRTegcBOtaM723VXGEFJjPy_Mj8V6zO1fBzFnB4qTaQk_Fiiemo9Y1dl8EhSyokfejaMF6N7hezVAWnE4BGNX-HQSpVbrDUX3RlIvrx8/s1600/Jingle+Trees+Cover.jpg" height="320" width="232" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you love to embroider, my gingham <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/other/jingle-trees-christmas-apron/77093" target="_blank">Jingle Trees Apron</a> with tickle your fancy. My grandmother made these in the 1950s for church bazaar fundraisers and I inherited one from my Mom. Simple cross stitching on gingham was popular then. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make one for yourself and for other hostess on your gift list. If you don't have time to stitch right now, you'll love having this pattern on hand to start your stitching for gift giving next Christmas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tiny red ribbons and jingle bells adorn the top of each tree and rickrack is stitched in place below the tree trunks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Mug Rugs...Fun and Quick to Sew for Gifts</span></span></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNGBN0DizdlyhFN_wZwmoulvS_iwNaStuQ50d1ZnuSIvA5Rje95x4AmsfxWA5UUBwKLYAZWip0OCxuTaWxxfGx8W3b_54Hd-coh4huFmJidLg0twR36xqqGUX6eHwMSq5xFchjF3EXeg/s1600/IMG_4713for+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Or, for someone you love, choose <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/owl-always-love-you-mug-rug/74085" target="_blank">Owl Always Love You </a>or<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/heres-my-heart-valentine-mug-rug/83523" target="_blank"> Here's My Heart Valentine Mug Rug</a>. These make great gifts for Christmas <i>or </i>for Valentine's Day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, time's a wasting. Choose your favorites from this array of simple projects and enjoy the process as you make special gifts for the ones you love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep on sewing and smiling!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RYy0mvCNRzwAZTmJWU6pY8HE_bUlpnxOFOlvY91EX-FaJPwZ3Zy69lf0cb9Rr5CakGJ1eQE2y_VpAbJKRDLfkm_Nz6HB5_y71ZDUAX_uiiKaGbBDJqtFCGeS0LSDZNQHNaGJw8FQM-Q/s1600/DSC03515bb+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RYy0mvCNRzwAZTmJWU6pY8HE_bUlpnxOFOlvY91EX-FaJPwZ3Zy69lf0cb9Rr5CakGJ1eQE2y_VpAbJKRDLfkm_Nz6HB5_y71ZDUAX_uiiKaGbBDJqtFCGeS0LSDZNQHNaGJw8FQM-Q/s1600/DSC03515bb+front.jpg" height="400" width="278" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's my new "Put a Bow On It Quilted Bag," designed specifically for quilted double-faced fabrics. Since those are sometimes difficult to find in prints and colors you love, I've also included directions in this pattern for quilting your own fabrics to make a truly one-of-a-kind bag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the heart-shaped opening edge with a a magnetic snap closure, as well as the sturdy bottom, made so with bias-bound edges and an inside bottom support that you can remove and clean separately or when you need to launder your bag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The outside pocket on the back is large enough for most cell phones...or for anything else you might want to tuck in it. On the underside of that part of the bag, there's a large divided pocket. When you stitch the outside pocket in place, it automatically divides the inside pocket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All of the edges are finished inside and out. The binding on the bow is actually lining, cut extra large so it will wrap to the right side to create self-binding that isn't as bulky as double-layer binding used on other edges in the bag. That way, it's easier to draw up the gathering at the center of the bow--less bulky!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Here's the link that will take you right to the pattern purchase page for Put a Bow on It Quilted Bag: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/accessory/put-a-bow-on-it-quilted-bag/119550">http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/accessory/put-a-bow-on-it-quilted-bag/119550</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To make this fun tote, salvage an old and worn
pair of your jeans (adult size with lots of usable leg below worn knee area). Or, purchase an inexpensive pair at your favorite thrift
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perfect size if you prefer a small purse or it makes a great book bag to carry
your favorite book or e-reader. It's also a nice size for a bag for your tween
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I rummaged through my husband's discarded jeans to find a pair with good legs below the knees to make my bag. You could also use a new pair of jeans that you find on sale at one of your favorite discount clothing stores. Look for ones that don't have any Lycra content...the bag doesn't need to stretch</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This pattern is FREE for downloading as a PDF at the following link: </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/accessory/the-quilted-jeans-tote/117080">http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/accessory/the-quilted-jeans-tote/117080</a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you'll check out both patterns, along with all the other tote, accessory, and quilt patterns that are available in my Craftsy pattern store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time, keep sewing and smiling!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My latest book, </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">How to Make a Quilt</span> </b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">is now in print! What a treat to find a box of 12 copies in my mail when I arrived home from our three-week vacation in the San Juan Islands in Puget Sound!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Published by Storey Publishing,</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b> <span style="color: red;">How to Make a Quilt</span></b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is one of several books in their Storey Basics series. This 5 x 7" paperback book is 120 pages of step-by-step directions that will help a beginner learn to quilt, as well as serve as a helpful reminder for those who have made quilts but want helpful reminders. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The book includes simple-to-follow illustrations and easy-to-follow directions for each of the basic steps, including pattern and color selection, block assembly, quilt-top assembly</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, simple quilting, and finishing steps. It's handy to keep by your sewing machine or tuck into your tote to take to quilting class. This is my third book for Storey, and as always, the experience working with them has been a stellar one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The book includes directions for Log Cabin piecing with suggestions for a few Log Cabin projects. The chapter on learning how to make patchwork blocks includes directions for making 12 different sampler blocks using different techniques. You'll also find directions for turning the blocks into a small wall hanging (or table topper). You will use these techniques over and over when making other quilts and quilted projects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At a price of only $9.95, this little book makes a great gift for crafty friend. I hope you will check it out at <a href="http://www.storey.com/">www.storey.com</a> and enjoy using it or giving it as a gift. Until next time, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep on Sewing and Smiling,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbara</span><br />
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-60775572278658694812014-05-30T12:38:00.001-07:002014-05-30T12:38:59.994-07:00Travel On...With Quilted Tote Bags and More<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's that time again to plan your summer travels and if you are thinking of stitching up a travel bag or two, you'll find several perfect patterns in my pattern store at <a href="http://www.crafsty.com/">www.crafsty.com</a>. One of my travel bag patterns is selling up a storm right now. My Quilted Travel Tote is a wonderful bag tote with lots of room and plenty of pockets and is a wonderful carry-on bag and it's my topseller right now. It's designed so you can use it as an open-top tote, too. When you unzip, the zipper panel drops down inside. One of the outside pockets also has hidden zipper for security and there's an inside zipped pocket too! Directions are included for quilting your own fabric so you can make this bag reflect your own taste rather than settling for what's available in quilted double-sided fabric.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrlscGmGBNKTenfRatbfBndyxyTULXvXP3weEWFqkjux79v-uJScylvhMnJtcjdAPlBBrZ50lTSYKwIU16k107NmOuDOEHrhY-Aev-InSgZXirH224IWwr8yrGHnUCsXmMToSbX90FBQ/s1600/beachmat+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrlscGmGBNKTenfRatbfBndyxyTULXvXP3weEWFqkjux79v-uJScylvhMnJtcjdAPlBBrZ50lTSYKwIU16k107NmOuDOEHrhY-Aev-InSgZXirH224IWwr8yrGHnUCsXmMToSbX90FBQ/s1600/beachmat+cover.jpg" height="400" width="293" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Travel to the beach in style and comfort with my Sew 'n' Go BeachMat Tote & Pillow. Unzip it at the sides and out it folds to a quilted mat. There's a matching pillow that fits inside the zipped tote for your comfort, whether you're lounging in the sand or poolside at your hotel. And there's plenty of room for other beachside accouterments. An outside pocket is perfect for small items!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And remember that almost any tote bag you make can double as a travel companion. Check out my other tote bag designs and my quilt and other patterns in my Craftsy pattern store at:<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</a></span></div>
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-83066323402092398642014-05-15T07:38:00.000-07:002014-05-15T07:38:19.793-07:00A New Bag Pattern...Finally!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a long time since I made a new bag pattern...and it took me a long time to finish this one. Too many distractions, including a vacation to Maui (poor me), a trip to Colorado for Easter with my Mom and family, illness, and now trying to find an Adult Family Care home for my husband's mom, who will be 100 in July! She fell and cracked ribs and can no longer live in Assisted Living, so the search is on for home that will be a good fit. I've also been taking a year-long mixed media art class, which has absorbed lots of time and revealed that I have more artistic talent then I every allowed myself to realize. I'll share some of that work in another upcoming post, along with a story about a very young Canadian girl who is winning quilting awards!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, back to my pattern. I've been wanting to stitch up some small bags for organizing sewing tools and handwork, and an iron caddy that would work for a craft-tacking iron as well as for packing my flat iron when on the go. The new pattern, Quilted Sewing and Travel Organizers fills the bill. As with all of my patterns, this PDF pattern is available in my Craftsy pattern store at:</span><br />
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tools and craft iron so you can grab them and go when you're headed to sewing
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a little time for handwork. All three bags are made from quilted double-faced fabric and have pretty ribbon tassel pulls attached to the zipper pulls. All require a coil separating zipper--which facilitates bag construction and makes it possible to open the iron caddy to make it into a pressing pad. Here's the scoop on the three bags included in the pattern.</span><br />
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to keep together and close at hand. Use it when you travel to organize charger
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plus the Ditty Bag with your hand-sewing tools. It opens wide, making it easy
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your table during during sewing or quilting classes. It's also good for small
touch-up pressing jobs in your hotel room. Lined with silver-coated fabric for
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep sewing and smiling...and happy travels. Check out my Quilted Traveler's Tote in my Craftsy store, too. It's been on the Craftsy Leader Board this week. As the weather warms, I think lots of people are thinking about upcoming vacations and sewing bags stash their stuff while on the go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Earlier last year, I started taking Yoga at a wonderful studio in Vancouver, WA. Walking into Shanti (peace) was like coming home to myself, for not only is its staff warm and welcoming, they also provide opportunities to explore your soul purpose, in addition to teaching you how to use your breath to support, understand, and move your body in ways that support you physically and emotionally. I started Yoga on my Dr.'s recommendation to help with chronic low back pain, and it has been immensely helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My experiences at Shanti were a good reminder of Yin and Yang. As I've known and accepted for a long time, life is a field of opposites, both light and dark, and they complement each other. "They are essential to life," as my meditation teacher says and "Life is a dance of light and dark." From darkness comes illumination if we are willing to look for it. The ancient Yin and Yang are symbols for this, and are typically drawn with a circle of the opposite color in the "head" of the paisley motif, showing that light and dark are within each other. Because the two are identically shaped, they nestle into each other, completing the circle of life. For me they are a symbol of learning to be at peace with all that life offers up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Valentine's day, I substituted a heart in each one, signifying the importance of learning to love all of life--the light and the dark! Then your soul finds peace. As quilted mug rugs, they </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">made the perfect gift for my Yoga instructor, who at the tender age of 35 is one of the wisest women I know! She has blessed me with her powerful presence, her love, and her compassion and continues to do so every week. Blessings to you, dear Heather!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The mug rugs are super easy to sew since there are only two simple shapes to applique with fusible web. I did simple rows of quilting around the shapes, letting them run off the edge as necessary. Sized at just 6" x 9" each, the mug rugs take minimal fabric. You can use them as small wall hangings, too. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm happy that others like my design--in the past two days, I've sold two of the PDF downloadable patterns for this design in my Craftsy pattern store:<span style="color: red;"> </span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out the other PDF patterns in my Craftsy store. There are mug rugs for many seasons and reasons, plus placemats, table runners, quilts, and tote bags--over 75 in all! Have fun shopping!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time,</span><br />
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-3906884231644579962014-01-25T09:20:00.000-08:002014-01-25T09:20:31.267-08:00Oh My Stars...A Wonderful Quilt to Sew for Baby<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span id="goog_737119258"></span><span id="goog_737119259"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>If you are looking for a special design to sew for a baby, consider Oh My Stars! It makes a lovely wall quilt for baby's nursery, stitched up in pastels or in brighter colors. The quilt pattern is available as a downloadable PDF at my Craftsy pattern store: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My original design features nine different star blocks--great for a beginner to make as a sampler quilt while learning basic quiltmaking techniques.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The fun and finishing touch is the piano key border with small star blocks at each corner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Last year, I received an email from a customer who had purchased my pattern and was making it for her new granddaughter, due in January 2014. Chris needed help because she wanted to change the design by adding a fourth row of star blocks and wondered about how much more fabric she might need. We had several lovely e-mail exchanges and I asked Chris to share photos of the quilt when she had finished it. Yesterday, she sent me photos of her beautiful quilt and said I could share them here with you! I love this first "atmospheric shot" she took outdoors. She did an outstanding job of choosing bright cheery colors and her workmanship is beautiful. I am sure her granddaughter will treasure this bit of stitched-up love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This view more clearly shows all of the colorful fabrics Chris combined, plus the three extra (and different blocks she added, which are all in the bottom row (if my eyes are not tricking me). Star blocks are similar but different, so it's difficult sometimes to tell "which to which" as my cousin said when he was young! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kudos to Chris for this beautiful quilted keepsake! Lucky baby!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you love applique quilts, you might want to consider this design. Barnyard Babies been a popular pattern with quilters looking for a baby quilt to stitch. The sashed setting is fun and fusible applique makes the blocks easy to stitch up. Of course, you can do hand applique if you prefer! As with all of my patterns, this one is also available at my Craftsy pattern store: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</b></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As always, I would love to see any quilts you make using my patterns! My email address is featured in all of them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time, keep sewing and smiling!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbara</span>Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-29237702520758968662014-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:002014-01-25T08:22:47.039-08:00A Valentine's Mug Rug for Friends and Lovers<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's my latest pattern offering--just in time to sew for Valentine's Day. What fun it would be to use these for a special Valentin'es Day Tea with your best friends! The design is so simple that stitching it up in batches takes no time at all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This design features the age-old folk-art symbol--the heart-in- the-hand. </span><br />
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"hand" is actually a pretty ruffled glove, trimmed with ruffled lace </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and
ribbon. Fusible appliqué makes this little mug rug a cinch to sew in minutes!
Make a set </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">for
yourself and several to send as sweetly stitched valentines to show your love for special friends--your love--your family.</span><br />
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As with all of my patterns, this one is a downloadable PDF, which you can purchase from my Craftsy pattern store at: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</b></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Happy stitching and Happy Valentine's Day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep sewing and smiling!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbara</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's the second version with more greens and another spray of poinsettia. Now it has better balance! I just tucked the pieces in behind the ones already "tied" to the skate and anchored the new ones to the old with a green twist tie. Much better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And finally, I added the wreath behind the skate, "tying" the skate to the wreath with another twist tie. I used another long twist tie to fashion a hanging loop on the back. I think this is the best--with lots more presence on our front door!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think? Actually, I'm happy with either Better or Best!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you're not too cold--it is frigid here in Washington state--unusually so. BRRR. Reminds me of living in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Maine. I'll take rain over this, to be sure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing you happy holiday preparations!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbara</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been collecting photos on Pinterest featuring wreaths
and other door decorations for Christmas. Of all the ones I pinned, I most loved
those featuring a vintage skate as the container for a winter "floral"
arrangement. I pinned several and my Skater's Waltz combined ideas from
several. I found a pair of skates in an antique mall in the summer, snatched them up, and tucked them away for Christmas crafting. I'm thinking about placing a green wreath behind it as a backdrop—but
maybe I'll do that next year. Time is running out! I was surprised at how
little time it took to complete not one, but two—one to give as gift.
Directions below are for one skate. Have fun—there's still time to make one and
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buy more than you think you will need; I used a spray of poinsettia, a large
spray of greens and a smaller one, plus pieces from a second spray of
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Florist ties or green "twist ties"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Craft glue</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seam sealant such as Fray Check (not shown in photo below)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Scissors with sharp points; also an awl if you have one</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wire snips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tapestry needle or other needle with a large eye</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A piece of Styrofoam or heavy cardboard to hold the skates
upright while you work is helpful, but I didn't have a piece and managed
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finished look. I glued leaves and ferns together and used a bull nose clip to
secure them while they dried. Then I glued the pieces to leaves in the floral
spray—just in case I want to change the sprays at a later date. The final touch
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give a friend. For a less traditional look, try brightly colored whimsical
"floral" stems, like the glitzy ones I found on sale. I gave my dear
friend, Sheryl, the option to choose either skate as her Christmas gift—early—so
she could use it. I made the glitzy one for her and that's exactly what she
chose. When I told her that it was the one I made for her, she said, "You
nailed it!" I loved it too and would have been fine with the glitzy one if
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-21355516884397550602013-12-03T10:12:00.000-08:002013-12-03T23:30:10.472-08:00A Holiday Apron for Mrs. Santa Claus<br />
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<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/JoyOfSewingAndQuilting" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwUGSPFhXSQxq87JVxQ9PK2H92CY-PmDE-vAgYsOE728QL5O_cFLaaIMP2GhEOr3FWnjlJLa8f85s9_AF324PZobs5E009sQ7pDl8kbc-VZDd5wSP853ud9TCHlNRZrHApkh_ygbgHsQ/s400/Mrs.+Claus+Cover.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="282" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at my house and the North Pole. Mrs. Santa is planning some great holiday entertaining so she can show off her new apron. You can too if you use my newest pattern to make your own holiday apron</span>. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can purchase<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/JoyOfSewingAndQuilting"> "A Holiday Apron for Mrs. Santa Claus"</a> in my craftsy pattern store. Click above or on the photo to get there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The apron is trimmed with knit fleece at the neckline and ruffle. I took advantage of the stripe and cut the bib and ruffle with stripes running horizontally. However, you can cut it as one piece instead of two, using the pattern pieces provided in the pattern. You can use a stripe, a solid, or other holiday print of your choice. You can also eliminate the ruffle if frilly isn't your style. Directions are included for both versions with clear step-by-step illustrations and photos Pretty pearl buttons and buckle (or gold or silver if you prefer) add the final finishing touches. The one-size pattern will fit most. Why not make two while you're sewing--one for you and one to give away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I posed the finished apron on my antique dress form and decided it made a great holiday decoration for my sewing room. I don't use my project photo samples, so I'll tuck the apron away with my holiday decorations when I "untrim" my tree. I hope to finish decorating today. It's taking me longer due to my back injuries, but it's a labor of love. I just have to pace myself!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year I am looking at every ornament before hanging it and if I don't truly "love it," I am setting it aside to share with my grandbabies (now 3 and 5 and not really babies). They will be here in a few days to help decorate the small tree I bought when Kendall was a year old. It will be fun to watch them put the ornaments in their just right place!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In case I don't get back to blogging until after the holidays, I hope yours are cheery and bright, filled with laughter and love! The New Year is just around the corner and I have lots of ideas waiting to stitch and share!</span><br />
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<br />Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-26800872980379111592013-11-20T07:11:00.000-08:002013-11-20T07:11:36.785-08:00Make a Jingle Trees Christmas Apron...<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/JoyOfSewingAndQuilting" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Gf5fWtxh3gDVTgSuFqwLvsMaEVQpdqzLYKhfcw-znv21NwOIjJnMC6gTSkdk_q5veNZxoxHfvRGvaUFx3qut6jWPJMroqx6mgvmlsWDy5K1RNFZzZhDpnfK4uWYWpbKSMpKbHMw_TNA/s320/IMG_4750apron.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">...just like this one my Grandma made! She made lots and lots of aprons in the 1950s for family and for her church bazaars. I can't remember ever seeing her without an apron. She loved to cook and she really loved sweets, so I could always count on cookies at her house. And when we moved a thousand miles away, we knew there would be a big box of grandma's sweet treats in the mail for Christmas! So, this pattern is a tribute to her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not too long ago, my dear Mom called to ask if I wanted some of the linens from her hope chest. Of course I said yes, but I didn't know that Grandma's sweet Christmas apron would be in the box too. I just couldn't resist reviving the pattern for my readers at this special time of year. I don't have many of Grandma's things so it was a special surprise to receive it from Mom.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In tribute to Grandma's love for sweets, the pattern includes my favorite recipe for decorated sugar cookies. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What fond memories this apron evokes of my loving and selfless Grandma!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's still time to make one of these aprons for yourself to wear during the holidays. Like this and all of my patterns you'll find the PDF downloadable pattern in my pattern store at Craftsy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because mug rugs remind me of a nice cup of hot coffee, and coffee is always better with a sweet treat, this new pattern also includes two of my favorite harvest-time recipes: Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie and Easy Pumpkin Walnut Muffins. So grab your scrap box, search your fat quarters, and stitch up a batch of these fun mug rugs for your holiday table or to give as gifts. Then try one of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving-time treats. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you prefer, the mug rugs can become oversize ornaments or package gift tags by adding a ribbon tie to the upper edge as shown in the photo of Rudy' Red Nose, above right. Or, if you use a muslin backing to cover the batting and the quilting stitches, you can write a holiday message on the back and add other "artsy" embellishments with stamping, doodling, etc. Pop them in envelopes to send to friends who will appreciate your handiwork.</span></div>
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And, if you're looking for an easy Christmas wall hanging to deck your holiday halls, I think you'll love A Heartfelt Christmas. It features easy piecing in the background and fusible applique. You can add embellishments to the tree if you wish for a truly one-of-a-kind tree!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to design something pretty and practical and this little tote bag was the result. It's a great "scrap buster" project--each of the four fabrics required for the piecing and the lining require 1/2 yard or less. Add a bit of lace--three yards will be more than enough--and some polyester fleece and you have a finished bag in no time. It has simple square corners and two side seams that are bound for a neat finish inside and out. A hanging pocket inside is the perfect place for your phone, a pencil or other small items to keep close at hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you're having fun getting ready for Christmas--my favorite Holiday. I'm ready to start sewing gifts--after I finish a set of mug rugs!</span><br />
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-64329287253736192012013-10-28T07:27:00.000-07:002013-10-28T07:27:54.875-07:00Mug Rugs...I'm Not Done Yet!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My sewing room is a mess, my sewing machine needs to go to the Dr. (the bobbin won't come out--maybe it's just too tired!), and I need to start a new tote bag pattern. I'm tidying up today, but there are more mug rug designs on the drawing board for sure! I made two more this weekend and posted them to my <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</a>. And now I'm cleaning up the studio so I can begin another sewing "mess."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, I thought my first witch-themed mug rug needed a companion so here's her hat: The Witch's Best Bonnet. As you can see, the ribbon on her hat coordinates with the skirt in the companion, The Witch's Ruby Red Slippers. I think she needs a black cat (designed, but not stitched yet), and maybe a broom or a cauldron (yet to be designed).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also made "Owl Always Love You!. He's a sweet little owl who wears his heart on his chest for all to see. Don't know why he looks so sad--maybe his sweetie left him? Change his eyes and his "look" will change, too</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's made in fall colors, but could be done in a multitude of color schemes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you will check out all my other mug rug patterns at </span><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">as well as my totes, accessories, and quilts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep on sewing and quilting and crafting!</span><br />
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-47844978314388793572013-10-24T09:55:00.001-07:002013-10-24T09:59:34.336-07:00Calling All Gouls! A Pattern Set of Halloween Mug Rugs<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just spent the past few days combining four of my Halloween mug rug patterns into a set and creating a new pattern for it. Calling All Ghouls features Perky Pumpkin, A Ghoulish Scream, Frankly Frankenstein, and Dracula, My Darling into a 15-page pattern, complete with full-size templates for easy fusible applique and foundation piecing. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Combining four in one pattern lowers the pattern price, too! Individual patterns for each of the designs are also available--check them out at my Craftsy online pattern store:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had such fun creating each of these designs. The stitching time is minimal and you may already have everything you need in your scrap and fat-quarter stash to make a set. While you're at, maximize your time and make two sets--one to keep and one to give away! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you'll have fun making one or more of these little "ghoulish delights!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check out all of my other Halloween projects by reading the previous blog entries that follow. I've been having such fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have fun sewing, and quilting, and crafting!</span></div>
Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-55563462118703491892013-10-20T16:59:00.001-07:002013-10-20T16:59:29.796-07:00The Witch's Ruby Red Slippers--Another Halloween Mug Rug<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This little mug rug is super fast to make! Just piece a simple background (wall and floor) and then fuse the appliques </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">in place</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (complete with a hole in the wall for a mouse). Layer it for quilting and then zigzag the appliques in place. Add more quilting as desired. It just doesn't get much easier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are so much fun! Like eating potato chips--I'll bet you can't make just one! Make in sets and
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patterns in my Craftsy Store at <o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store">http://www.craftsy.com/user/153303/pattern-store</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you've never made mug rugs, try one of mine--but be careful, you might get hooked! I'm ready to design and make some for Christmas!</span></div>
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Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-55248032388064340662013-10-19T18:44:00.000-07:002013-10-19T18:44:43.129-07:00It's All About the TuTu--A Witch's Wreath for Halloween<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my last post, I shared my newest creation-The Witch's Wardrobe Wreath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I didn't share was that making Halloween wreaths was a cooperative project with my dear friend Sheryl. I was so excited to have mine finished, I couldn't wait to share it. And Sheryl's wasn't finished until today. While we started with and used many of the same components, Sheryl used "deco-mesh" to create her witch's handkerchief skirt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> And, the legs were made from costume "tails" from Dollar Tree--plus felt shoes trimmed with a little ribbon. I alluded to making these legs in my last post. This is the basic shoe shape I used, enlarging it as needed to fit around the tails (which had a bit of fake fur, that I removed). After cutting from felt and stitching together 1/8" from the raw edges, I stuffed the shoes with a bit of fiberfill. I used a bamboo skewer to push the fiberfill into the stuffed toe. <b><span style="color: purple;">Note:</span></b> When you use felt for the shoes, there's no need to turn the shoes so the seams are inside! Then I just used a square knot to tie narrow ribbon in place at the "ankles."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, we had such fun making this "witch with an attitude" and I thought you would enjoy seeing it. Not much sewing on this one, other than some stitching to "tame" the tutu a bit. This wiry mesh just didn't want to stay in place, so I stitched the lower layer to the ribbon-wrapped wreath--done with 10 feet of glitzy orange wire-edge ribbon. Only a bit of it shows in the final product, but it was a necessary component.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm tickled pink with both wreaths. How about you? We had such fun dreaming them up and completing them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have fun sewing, and quilting, and crafting!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Barbara at Joy of Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311561652328210062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624799412445200611.post-32935865220271734052013-10-18T20:31:00.002-07:002013-10-18T20:31:52.165-07:00The Witch and Her Wardrobe, A Wreath for Halloween<div class="MsoNormal">
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this wreath. My original vision was entirely different, but this is what
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found the lace witch hat at Dollar Tree, and the flowers, too—maybe
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sale for $2.00 at the local grocery store.</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, the legs with shoes came from Pier One too, on sale for $8.00 total.</span></div>
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uncovered so I would have a place to attach a hanger made from a black twist tie I kept
from some packaging to recycle. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ribbon cost—approximately $3.00.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pair of witch's legs with shoes</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(on sale at Pier One. You</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> may have to make your own if you
can't find any in your favorite stores. </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: purple;">Hint for Making Legs and Shoes:</span></b></i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Buy two animal tails at the dollar store—they have
Velcro tabs to connect them to a costume. They are already stuffed. Just cut
out a pair of shoes from felt, stitch together and then slip over the
"tails" and sew in place.</span></div>
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cover this area. Use glue gun to attach the ribbon ends to the back side of the
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fabric showing through the lace, glue the circle to the hat brim with tacky
craft glue. Use small bullnose clips to hold it in place as you work around the
brim and leave them in place until the glue is dry. Use a small, sharp scissors
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Attach spider ornaments to the gloves if desired. I used hot glue for this. Hang the wreath, p</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">osition the gloves and pin in place. Use hand stitching to secure them to the ribbon on the wreath. Make sure the stitches are through the underside of the gloves so they won't show from the right side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Position the broom across the wreath at an angle and use hot glue to secure. (See photo.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Re-hang the wreath and position the legs. Mark the position with pins through the ribbon. The legs I used were attached to wooden skewers when I bought them. I cut them so they wouldn't show above the inner edge of the wreath, then tucked them behind the wreath at the marked locations and hot-glued the skewers to the wreath. I also hand-stitched them to the ribbon on the back of the wreath. You will probably have to sew your legs in place if you make them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ta Da--it's ready to hang and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although this isn't technically a sewing project, it did require hand sewing to secure some of the items to the wreath. It was really fun and easy to make. It took longer to shop for all the things I needed than it did to put it together--after a few false starts with the design. The next challenge? How/where to store it when the "witching season" is finished for another year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep sewing and quilting and crafting and smiling!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbara</span></div>
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