tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256584672024-03-13T16:31:01.608+08:00The Sanguine StitcherBarbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-23752954878931890242012-12-07T10:27:00.000+08:002012-12-07T10:27:13.415+08:00New Blog!My blog has become full. So please visit my new blog <a href="http://sanguinestitchertwo.blogspot.com/">here</a>. I've maintained my old blog name but had to change the blog URL.<br />
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This old blog will still be here.<br />
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Many thanks everyone.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-83143483080253579042012-08-30T13:02:00.001+08:002012-08-30T13:02:47.766+08:00Christmas in July Swap & Etsy AdventureMy pals <a href="http://teafabricandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Elyte </a>and <a href="http://quiltminstrel.blogspot.com/">Merilyn </a>and I have an agreement for a swap or two every year. As you can see from the title, the swap was late and should have been christened Christmas in August! <br />
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It's always a delight conjuring things I want to make for these two very talented people. This time around the theme was zakka. So I got my grey cells cracking. This is what I made for Elyte.<br />
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I stitched a small tea bag pouch for her quilty travels. One must have their favourite tea for nourishment. The design is a freebie from <a href="http://thelittlestitcher.blogspot.it/2012/03/tea-time.html">The Little Stitcher</a>. I personalised it by stitching Elyte's initials. Also included a weaved wallet that I bought at the cultural market. And a draw string pouch to put it all in.<br />
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Love the zippered pouch that Elyte made for me in return. I've admired it from far on her blog. And all the accompanying goodies. Thanks so much!<br />
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My similar picks for Merilyn also with her initials. Merilyn teaches in her quilt group and sometimes bring along her lunch bag, so I figured a tea bag pouch should accompany it. And a matching draw-string bag to put it all in.<br />
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And look at the lovely tote bag and hand towel I received in return. Quite perfect indeed. The tote bag was actually folded into the small pocket and opened to reveal a wonderful tote bag. Genius. Thanks Merilyn.<br />
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Now for my new Etsy adventure, I have opened up a shop to offer my Made to Order blouses. These blouses will be customized and a custom listing will be created. If you'd like to take a look and even patronize ;) please click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sanguinestitcher">here </a>and it'll take you to my shop. I have also added a widget to the right column of my blog to make it easier for you to drop by the next time!<br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-33752775877200591712012-08-19T12:32:00.000+08:002012-08-19T12:32:50.229+08:00Quilting beginsIt's a long weekend here due the the Eid al-Fitr holidays. So I got off my butt and thread basted <a href="http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/">Barbara Brackman's</a> Civil War Quilt. I use my sewing table to baste and was standing all the time with many breaks. Pretty tiring. I am using flannel for the batting. I basted from the top to the bottom. Ensuring the layers stay flat as I go. My fingers are a little sore now :(<br />
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The quilting starts from the centre out. Outline quilting it with Perle Cotton No. 8 using big stitch. My plan is to quilt one block a week. Still unsure how I'll quilt the sashing. <br />
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I made an A-Line skirt and a blouse for my sis. Will wait for her fitting before I proceed with more sewing.<br />
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I've tied up the remnant garment fabrics. Some are enough to make a sleeveless blouse. Maybe I could use them as trims in the future.<br />
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And lastly my progress of LHN's Love Your Neighbour.<br />
<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-72047475952222547052012-08-04T11:58:00.000+08:002012-08-04T14:58:11.541+08:00The month that was ...So many not too happy things have been going on lately. I treasure my precious time spent sewing ... my escape from life's harsh realities? It will all boil over ... in time. I have lived long enough to know at least that!<br />
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I bought a plain XXL sized jersey from the Reject Shop so as to give the Alabama Chanin T-Shirt construction method a try. I had to redraft the T-Shirt pattern to make it wider at the waist area ... ahem ...<br />
The fit turned out well. I could only manage a sleeveless T-Shirt because there was not enough fabric to cut the sleeve. I added a stay tape at the shoulder seams although it was not mentioned in the book. During my short stint in sewing knits, I have learnt that stay tape is necessary to strengthen the shoulder seam..<br />
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I am not using the recommended button craft thread but a Coats & Clarke quilting thread instead. I've used cretan stitch for the arm holes and neck line and regular running stitch for the side seams. I think overall it turned out pretty well.<br />
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Completed a shirt for my dad. This shirt does not have a collar stand. It fits him well but he needs to where it often and give me his comments. <br />
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The Danielle Dress (Burda) for my sis. Cotton / Linen blend shell fabric with cotton voile lining. The cotton voile has a nice soft feel to it but as these fabrics go it was difficult to sew with. I need to explore other types of lining fabric to see what works.<br />
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I get a kick with details, the bias tape hem is now my staple hemming method for the shell fabric. It gives just a touch of satin luxury. Hand sewing the lining to the zipper needed meticulous stitching. The complain from the previous dress that I made was the lining was getting stuck to the zipper. So this time round it's nicely spaced away.<br />
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Halter top dress, but it needs major changes to shorten the length of elastic under the bust and the back. Will make the alterations when I get back the dress from my sis. Incorporated some pretty lace for the lining skirt and as usual bias binding tape for the hem.<br />
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I am doing some cross stitch during the nights while catching up on the Olympics. I have progressed more than the picture above but I am just not bothered to take another pic :p It's a lovely piece by <a href="http://www.littlehouseneedleworks.com/">Little House Needleworks</a>. Diane has so generously given this chart away so that we stitchers donate to UNICEF directly for the famine relief works in Africa. I've even bought a frame for this piece. Talk about being optimistic!<br />
<span id="goog_2022629394"></span><span id="goog_2022629395"></span>Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-38207971308055301882012-07-07T18:25:00.000+08:002012-07-07T18:25:54.914+08:00Civil War Quilt Top Completed!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Woo hoo! I've been working hard on piecing my Civil War quilt blocks and finally I have the top done. I used only 42 blocks out of the 52 offered by Barbara Brackman. The pic is not so great as the porch blocked the evening sun. The inner cream sashing is 1/2" finished and the outer black sashing 1-1/2" finished. The border is 5" wide. It's huge for my puny sewing machine to quilt so I suppose I'll most likely hand quilt it, and that will take even more time.<br />
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Completed the small quilt by Jo Morton. It's a <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/bags-pillows/scrap-lab-table-mat_1.html">freebie </a>on APQ. Love all the variety of reds and shirtings.<br />
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I came across frames with 50% discount at Parkson supermarket and I
thought it would be a nice size for the Quilt Sampler. Unfortunately
the glass is reflective. Most of my other framed cross stitch pieces
use non-reflective glass, then again they were framed by professional
framers. Nevertheless I still do like framing some in these
store bought frames especially for small pieces. I did not use glue but
instead lace the back with thread as tightly as I can. This method also
provides room for some shifting.<br />
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In between working on the Civil War blocks I've been fooling around with doll making. I tried out this Shaker doll by <a href="http://miriamgourleyrawson.blogspot.com/">Miriam Gourley</a>, just to gain some courage before trying out <a href="http://www.gailwilsondesigns.com/">Gail Wilson's</a>
doll. I like how her nose was shaped. I use muslin and stuffed her
with polyester filling. The stuffing fork that I got from Gail is an
excellent stuffing tool. The instructions that were given in Miriam's
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The Feed Sack doll is coming along. There were umpteen steps to follow before the stuffing stage and more after. I'll have to work on her step by step and I expect it to be an interesting journey.<br />
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Here's a start to some hexagons for <a href="http://sentimentalquilter.blogspot.com/">Kathleen Tracy's</a> October Small Quilt Challenge. I used 100gm weight paper to print the hexagons. I quite like EPP and it can be quite relaxing. So I've ordered a small pack of 1" hexagons from <a href="http://www.paperpieces.com/index.html">Paper Pieces</a>. They are having a free shipping promotion. An EPP hexagon quilt in the future perhaps? :)<br />
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I finally got my strips organized for the progress of the Jacob's Ladder blocks. I've been cutting strips as I go and just setting them aside. So now their all organized for eventual piecing. I've also been thinking of starting some 3" (finished) 9 patches blocks. Maybe as a leaders and enders project. And just build up the blocks slowly.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-66090467963898217812012-06-30T08:55:00.002+08:002012-06-30T08:55:52.608+08:00Giveaway Winner!The winner of the pin cushion is Becky K! Thank you all for playing. I surely do appreciate it.<br />
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Thank you for your continued visits and comments. I made this small pin cushion for my annual mid-year giveaway. <a href="http://theprimitivehare.blogspot.com/2012/03/freebie-please-enter-your-pin.html"></a>Stitched on tea-dyed Belfast linen with a homespun patch and backing. It is stuffed with polyester fiber.<br />
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Please comment and I will draw a name on Saturday morning GMT+8 (30th June 2012). I will ship the pin cushion to anywhere in the world.<br />
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Thank you so much and I do value your visits.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-65633951732125326322012-06-10T11:14:00.000+08:002012-06-10T11:14:24.521+08:00Anni Downs Pin Cushion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally it's all done!<br />
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This took a heck of an effort to make and did I stuff this baby. I added 8 oz of walnut shells to weigh it down some. I won't be gluing it down to the primitive-ish clamp as it would fix my view of the pin cushion.<br />
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I've also completed at least the top for SQT June Challenge by <a href="http://sentimentalquilter.blogspot.com/2012/06/simple-is-good.html">Kathleen Tracy</a>. This was fun and fast!<br />
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Speaking of challenges I completed the BBD Needleroll SAL with my pal Margaret W.<br />
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Karen S of Illinois USA received the basket that I sent her. I promised her a basket many moons ago so I am making good my promise. So glad she likes it. That's Karen's Pam Buda small quilt, she's one prolific quilter!<br />
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Completed my sis' dress <a href="http://www.sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=6069new&model=%&new_category=search&view=gallery&brand=&category=search&pageGoto=0&pageFormat=3%7C186%7C186&pageCount=18&search=6069&return=yes">NL 6069</a>. It fits her well. So now I can proceed on to her other dresses. The <a href="http://www.sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=6096new&model=%&new_category=search&view=gallery&brand=&category=search&pageGoto=0&pageFormat=3%7C186%7C186&pageCount=18&search=6096&return=yes">NL 6096</a> is next in line.<br />
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I have still the 2 outer borders to sew but otherwise this Granny Squares quilt top is done. The pattern can be found <a href="http://blueelephantstitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/granny-square-quilt-block-tutorial.html?spref=bl">here</a>. I am thinking an aqua and then white. Just so to calm the reds down.<br />
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Got my <a href="http://www.alabamachanin.com/">Alabama Chanin</a> book, it's a beauty. I want to make a simple knit blouse and a bolero for my sis. All hand stitched too :)<br />
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Completed the Quilt Sampler. This has been a long time WIP. It goes into my "to be framed pile".<br />
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I've also been playing with some hourglass blocks for a free Jo Morton small quilt pattern found on <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/bags-pillows/scrap-lab-table-mat_1.html">APQ</a>.<br />
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Please come back to visit sometime before end of June, I'll be having a small Mid-Year giveaway. I've not made it yet but I think I better hurry :)Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-90386084542127390942012-05-16T13:48:00.000+08:002012-05-16T22:29:27.694+08:00Good weeksI had my birthday earlier this month and the gifts I've received are absolutely precious! My dear friends know me too well.<br />
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A lovely prim pin cushion from Jess. It's a freebie design by Lori Brechlin of <a href="http://farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com/">Notforgotten Farm</a>. The pattern is available <a href="http://farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com/2012/01/token-of-friendship-free-pattern-for.html">here</a>. Very nice sentiment indeed.<br />
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And here's the the whole shebang! Just gorgeous wools from her trip back home, specially selected for my Anni Down's pin cushion. A very nice squirrel pattern by the The Quilted Crow too. And how can I forget those CW fabrics!<br />
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Next up is a heart pin cushion by <a href="http://www.eweandeyeandfriends.com/">Ewe & Eye & Friends</a>. Gorgeously stitched and finished by <a href="http://sonillie.blogspot.com/">Lillie</a>. Love all those buttons!<br />
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And the complete loot. I've coveted that box ever since Diane (Lillie's talented daughter) bought one for her mom. It's left unfinished just so I can put my creative juices to work!<br />
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A cartonnage book from Margaret W. She says it's one craft realm that I have not fully immersed myself in. Like I need another! LOL!! Ready made box templates, fabric and cross stitch pattern by BOAF completes the goodies.<br />
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Something old and something new <a href="http://quiltminstrel.blogspot.com/">Merilyn</a> says. Love the Old Fashioned Calicoes by Barbara Brackman and the print scale is so dainty. The stitchery owl by Gail Pan is quite handsome ... a must stitch.<br />
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Thank you all for the wonderful gifts I've received. I so appreciate your generosity and time.<br />
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For Jess W's birthday end of last month I made her a wall hanging Ohio Star block. I think big stitch Baptist Fan quilting design is my new favourite!<br />
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From <a href="http://www.this-n-thatfabrics.com/index.html">This-N-That</a> and <a href="http://www.fabricshack.com/">Fabric Shack</a>. Fabrics all washed and folded destined for it's respective bin. The plaids and stripes are for my future <a href="http://janpatekquilts.goodsie.com/lincolns-platform">Jan Patek's Lincoln's Platform</a>!<br />
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I did some fun sewing of a chicken. It's now with Chloe in Switzerland. A free pattern from <a href="http://www.red-brolly.com/red-brolly/2012/04/-diy-tutorial-laverne-another-easter-chicken-free-pattern-instructions.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+redbrolly+%28Red-Brolly.com+-+Bronwyn+Hayes+-+Pattern+Design+and+Patchwork+Quilts%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Red Brolly</a>. I was to complete it by Easter but you know how it is ... In this picture I've not added her eyes yet, that is a pin to indicate the eye's position. She turned out rather biggish so I intend to make another smaller version for myself.<br />
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Some sewing for home wear. Sometimes I like the change of sewing for simple home garments. Seam finishes can be left with simple overcasting and hems plainly top stitched.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Self made piping with store bought satin bias tape</td></tr>
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A dress for my sis. The toile was sewn and some adjustments to the paper pattern was made. And then the fashion fabric is cut. Since this is a whole different type of sewing it requires a step by step construction. The fit is important for the bodice. The cotton fabric is thin (hard to work with) and frays like crazy. Since the lining is silk satin I think it's gonna be another challenge. But I like the piping details that I am adding for the top and bottom of the midriff pieces.<br />
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There was supposed to be a gathering with my class mates this Friday but unfortunately it has been postponed. I made the above garments for the dinner. I think the sleeve of the grey blouse is too long. I may shorten it. Also it's rather big since the pattern is supposed to be loose fitting. But I think I will want to make another similar blouse one size down. <br />
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Hemming with a bias binding is so classy. I like the look and it finishes very neatly. Even the Sorbetto top was hemmed with satin bias binding tape.<br />
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A couple of Japanese cotton fabrics from Fah Num known for it's infamous pricing. But I zoom in to those with 50% discounts! It'll be a challenge with matching the plaids but I am sure it will be interesting. The blue is for another dress and Spanish white cotton (not in pic) is drying on the clothesline now.<br />
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These books were the reason I had to go to town. Somehow they needed to be collected from the General Post Office. They were from Better World Books an <a href="http://www.abebooks.com/">Abebooks</a> dealer. I think I will delve into making a simple cloth doll before tackling the Gail Wilson's ultimate dolls. <br />
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As always, thank you for dropping by.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-88828487396154043882012-04-23T10:59:00.002+08:002012-04-23T10:59:52.070+08:00A little bit of everythingI suppose I may be spreading myself too thin sometimes. But as they say 'variety' is the spice of life! It keeps those grey cells churning :)<br />
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<span id="goog_535199008"></span><span id="goog_535199009"></span>I am trying out utility stitching on the April Challenge Quilt by <a href="http://sentimentalquilter.blogspot.com/">Kathleen Tracy</a>. There was some discussion in the group about using utility stitches to quilt these doll quilts. Crow Footing / Fly Stitch, Mennonite Tack etc were discussed. I found a blog post <a href="http://roz-counterpane.blogspot.com/2008/11/utility-quilting.html">here</a> that gives some simple explanation of these stitches. Also another member of the group was explaining how she uses the cheapest flannel she can find as batting for her quilts. So I gave that a try too. Cheap flannels imported from China can be got easily here in KL.<br />
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I used Perle Cotton No. 8 in DMC 414. These big stitch concept sure is my cup of tea, since it quilts pretty fast. I finished quilting this quilt in one sitting. Although the quilting on flannel doesn't give the puffed up look that we love, it sure wins on drapability! I use the hera marker to mark my grids. I can't eyeball for nuts.<br />
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I just got one block done out of two for the Craftsy April BOM. I may make another but I will wait for the other blocks to complete to see how the quilt is arranged.<br />
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I managed to squeeze another knit blouse from the left over fabrics. This time I used <a href="http://www.sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=lor5922&model=%&new_category=search&view=gallery&brand=&category=search&pageGoto=0&pageFormat=3%7C186%7C186&pageCount=18&search=5922&return=yes">Loretti 5922</a>. I did make a few changes of increasing the side seams, lengthening the torso and sleeves to 3/4 sleeves. No facing were used for the neckline. This fitted me better and I can see myself improving on the pattern some more.<br />
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A couple of nighties. Easy peasy ;)<br />
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I also purchased a couple of cotton applique from this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/4grassdoll">Etsy dealer</a>. Some grosgrain ribbon for waist stay or maybe for trimmings.<br />
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I am almost finishing the Quilt Sampler by LHN. I enjoyed stitching on it again. I was listening to Uncle Tom's Cabin while stitching. BTW a very thought provoking piece of literature. I cried, I got angry, I got disgusted ... phew ... I am now slowly catching up on reading these classics. I have never appreciated books in my school days or in my youth. Reading was a drag ... what more classical literature!<br />
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I made this tofu dish for lunch yesterday. Easy and tasty. You can get the recipe <a href="http://www.noobcook.com/steamed-egg-tofu-with-minced-meat-and-wolfberry/">here</a>.<br />
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That's a wrap for now. Thank you all for coming by my humble cyber abode.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-8113221975746597182012-04-01T14:28:00.000+08:002012-04-01T14:28:13.307+08:00Piecing WorkI played with a couple of charm packs by <a href="http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/">Aneela Hoey</a> i.e. Sherbert Pips and Little Apples for Moda. Although I don't do cute, this is an exception. Can't tell you why, but I've just got quite taken by her illustrations. After the <a href="http://sanguinestitcher.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-indeed.html">Little Apples pillow cover</a> I embroidered, I've been hankering to embroider more of her illustrations. I may include them into the quilt or I may not, we'll have to see ...<br />
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It's coming along ... quite a bit of piecing involved but straight forward. I'm following a pattern found <a href="http://blueelephantstitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/granny-square-quilt-block-tutorial.html?spref=bl">here</a>. Another similar pattern which I like is a free signature block on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/Home-Decor/Charleston-1850-Quilt/5652">Craftsy</a>. It's <a href="http://www.newcastlefabric.com/gallery/item/33-charleston-1850">Charleston 1850 quilt pattern</a> by Jean Ann Wright. If I make it it'll be way smaller and finished into a doll quilt.<br />
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I've got all the borders sewn for this Pinwheel quilt using a Blueberry Crumb Cake charm pack. I can't link to the tutorial, unfortunately the author has deleted her blog.<br />
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Here's a pincushion that I've been wanting to make for ages. I finally got down to it, more because of the embarrassment of holding on to Jess' magazine for so long ... It's from Australian Homespun The Go Green Issue. The pattern is by Anni Downs. If I have the inclination I might perch Sue Spargo's bird on top of the sphere! EPP for the hexagons were more fun than I thought. There's some prep to do for sure but when you get to stitching the pieces together ... quite relaxing. I read in a tutorial a while back that when stitching hexagons together, easier to do them in rows.<br />
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The stitchery was divine. I am using DMC threads instead of the recommended over-dyed ones. I intend to give the 2 stitchery pieces a tea bath to mottle the muslin. I won't be doing the applique panels, it'll be replaced with plain wool instead. More assembly pics as I progress. <br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-9090951043386710022012-03-22T12:18:00.000+08:002012-03-22T13:16:33.585+08:00A study in HSTsIt was International Quilting Weekend last week so I thought I'd play with some blocks that I've been fancying lately. In the midst of watching some great free quilting video tips from <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/">The Quilt Show</a>, I made a gazillion HSTs!<br />
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You will recall from my last post that I was on the lookout for a new
red & white project since I've stopped the Just Takes 2 project ...
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Lucy from my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/circle_of_friends__take_two/">Flickr group</a> gave a link to a wonderful <a href="http://sewhappy10000.blogspot.com/2010/05/feathered-star-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> for the Feathered Star block. And on Sunday I started cutting those HSTs. There was a LOT of cutting. 32 HSTs here! Instead of red & white I tried blue & white and I love it! I want to add some embroidery to it ... we'll see.<br />
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And more HSTs for the lovely <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/">Temecula</a> Blessing Baskets QAL. Such a pleasure to work on these little weekly blocks and the leisurely pace sure helps.<br />
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I've morphed the dress (SIM 1914) to a blouse. I suddenly had a practical wave and wondered when in the world would I wear a dress! So I decided on a top instead. A couture blouse if you will! I've adjust the side seams, put in the back darts and the put out the princess seams, but I may have to fit it again to see if I need to tighten the princess seams a little more. And then I'll move on to the next step of cutting the underlining and using the muslin as the pattern.<br />
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The Lydia knit top worked really well for my sis. Neckline, sleeve length and hem length was good. So now when I sew knits for her I can use this pattern as a base. Mine need to be a little larger.<br />
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Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Schaeffer arrived last week from <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/">The Book Depository</a>. Loving some reading time. The world of Haute Couture is an entirely different culture and techniques have not changed much over the decades. And Cotton Friend from a local bookshop. It's translated from Japanese to Mandarin, I can't read neither. But as with most Japanese craft books the pictures are quite informative. It's an old issue but it has quite a number of casual ensembles especially for linen and cotton ... my favourite.<br />
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A very big bar of olive soap from Jess W's holiday to Istanbul. I will imagine myself in a Turkish bath! And butchered cashmere wool pieces from her old coat! Great for a base for some wooly applique project methinks.<br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-84328796820035336312012-03-13T11:11:00.000+08:002012-03-13T11:23:54.244+08:00Sashing CW blocks<br />
Finally I got my sashing for the CW blocks figured out. I really like all those corner stones that other quilters have incorporated into their quilts. There's a round of 1/2" cream sashing followed by 1 1/2" black. The going is slow. Some points had to be cut off because I didn't piece the block well.<br />
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I stumbled into a blog tutorial <a href="http://paisleyplacequilts.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/glorias-quilt-tutorial/">here</a> which stretched one charm pack into a lap sized quilt. I've always wondered if this could be done. I've got 2 more borders to add still and I just got the binding too. I don't know if you have noticed the fabrics for the charm packs are thinner as compared to yardage of the same line. I don't think I've had this issue previously. Frankly sewing with thin fabrics can be quite fiddly and to make things worse some are cut off grain, not happy at all.<br />
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The Couture Dress is still in the muslin stage. Long way to go methinks. The rules change when sewing a dress. The waist was too tight and so I dismantled the muslin and reconstructed it again but this time only working on the bodice.<br />
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And this is my first attempt at sewing knits. Quite scarry but challenging at the same time. I dropped two sizes because some of the reviews said that it was big but now it's too fitting for my liking. I think it'll fit my sis better.<br />
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I still need to mock serge the sleeve and hem. Will have to use the twin needle to hem them, also my first time. There's a good tutorial on sewing knits at <a href="http://dixiediy.blogspot.com/search/label/Never%20Fear%20Knits">Dixie DIY</a>.<br />
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Fabrics from <a href="http://www.fabricshack.com/">Fabric Shack</a>. I needed to replenish my Kona Natural. Also I have stopped on the <a href="http://justtakes2.com/">Just Takes 2</a> QAL. The paper piecing got to me eventually ... :( But I still do want to start a bed sized quilt in red & white some time in the future. And maybe a blue and white one too? :) Part of the fun is finding the pattern. I'll surely lean on the traditional blocks. The black print on the top left is for the CW quilt, the Kona Amber Solid is for the BOM on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/classes/cat/quilting">Craftsy</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.binwani.com/">Binwani's</a> is shifting from Jalan TAR so they were having a good sale. I bought some wool suiting. Looks like some I need to dry clean and some can be hand washed. So those for the dry-cleaners will be jackets, The Starlet Suit Jacket to be exact :) The satin silk were very reasonable too. So I bought some for linings.<br />
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Got the Autumn and Winter design from <a href="http://www.123stitch.com/">1-2-3 Stitch</a>. I had Summer for sometime now. Since this is the Loose Feathers series, I better get them before their gone!Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-66840583482401291632012-02-24T12:02:00.000+08:002012-02-24T12:02:51.676+08:00Broken Dishes Quilt Top<br />
I completed the top last weekend. I find that making one doll quilt a month is something that I can try to shoot for. Better still if <a href="http://sentimentalquilter.blogspot.com/">Kathy's</a> choosing these quilts. That way I don't have to make those all important decisions!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Broken Dishes Quilt Top. Designer: Kathleen Tracy. Book: The Prairie Children & Their Quilts. Size: 15 1/2" x 18 1/2"</td></tr>
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I get a kick over my seam treatments, really loving the neat look. Quite a bit if work on the Hong Kong seam finishes since there are usually more seams to bind when it's a princess seam blouse. The hem with a bias binding is my first. Much easier to work with especially when your hems curve. Also it is best to use a narrow hem with curved shapes. About the stand collar I feel that it should be a 1/8" wider, but there's no turning back now. The fit is good but it'll look better if I lose my tummy!<br />
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I'm loving all these sewing stuff. I really intend to take it up a notch. So I enrolled in <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/">Gretchen Hirsh</a>'s The Starlet Suit Jacket and <a href="http://www.kennethdking.com/">Kenneth D. King</a>'s Jean-ius! on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/classes/cat/sewing">Craftsy</a>. Like <a href="http://www.susankhalje.com/index.html">Susan Khalje</a>, their really good teachers and watching these videos demystify couture sewing. And the technique tips? PRICELESS! To add to my education I ordered <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Couture-Sewing-Techniques-Revised-Updated/dp/1600853358/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top">Claire's Shaeffer's Couture Sewing Techniques</a> the bible for couture sewing. <br />
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<a href="http://ehandcrafts.com/">Mary Kathryn</a> was having a Superbowl sale and I couldn't resist getting my hands on Garden Club. The applique blocks are huge! If I ever get serious with applique I'll reduce the blocks for sure. I won the Primitive Quilts magazine when <a href="http://quiltsbycheri.blogspot.com/">Cheri</a> was having a giveaway some weeks back. I rarely am so lucky. That's Cheri's design on the cover!<br />
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Some stuff for stitchery from <a href="http://www.birdbraindesigns.net/">Bird Brain Designs</a>. Love those little hangers. They'll come in handy when displaying some tiny quilts, I'm sure. And the Vogue pattern finally got here too.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-2853778904930475332012-02-14T15:35:00.000+08:002012-02-14T15:35:16.912+08:00Piecing and the Couture DressI've been piecing and sewing this past week or so. No finishes in the horizon yet though.<br />
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Just Takes 2 - Part 3 is done. I could learn to like paper piecing!<br />
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Craftsy February blocks are done too.<br />
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On the right will be my backing for the non-existent Civil War quilt top :p Fabric Shack's sale fabrics are perfect for backings IMHO.<br />
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Linen and cotton linen blends that I bought online from a local fabric store <a href="http://www.kamdaronline.com/index.php">Kamdar</a>. They sent me white instead of black :( There was some mix-up on the website and it should have occurred to me to highlight this to them. But a pair of white linen shorts should be nice too. The black linen on the left will be for my fashion fabric for the couture dress.<br />
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The muslin work has started and I have switched my pattern to <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-6746-misses-plus-size-amazing-fit-dresses.aspx">Simplicity 1914</a>. Learning some very interesting couture concepts.<br />
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I've still got a little way to go with the JJ blouse. I am very happy with the construction of this blouse so far pretty methodical and neat. Doesn't pay to rush these things. When you're flustered ... just stop! Come back to it another day when you're in a better frame of mind.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-11219187825508349092012-02-01T15:58:00.000+08:002012-02-01T18:27:10.171+08:00Some sewingWhen I went through my small garment fabric collection I decided to sew a blouse that I've sewed before. It's a free pattern at Burda called the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/jj">JJ Blouse</a>. Since this time I have plenty of fabric I am going the whole 9 yds (no pun intended)! I'm making some changes to the length of the blouse, the height of the stand collar and the sleeve cuffs. Also I am adding a contrasting fabric.<br />
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I am trying to incorporate some couture sewing techniques to this blouse here and there and only where it is practical. This blouse won't have lining or underlining but there's quite a lot of hand stitching that will go into it. After reading <a href="http://susankhalje.com/about.html">Susan Khalje's</a> book and enrolling in her The Couture Dress video lessons on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/classes/cat/sewing">Craftsy</a>, I figure what best way to familiarise myself with these techniques than actual WIP. The pattern provided is <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8648-products-11100.php">Vogue 8648</a>. Although I am not a dress person I think I should at least have one in my wardrobe!<br />
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Above is a knit that Jess W gave me some time back. I've not had the courage to cut into it up till now. I think my 'skill' in sewing is growing and I may have developed a zen like patience these past years. So I'll be taking baby steps. Not wanting to spend on a Basic Tee pattern, I actually had <a href="http://sewaholic.net/sewing-pattern-store/1201-renfrew-top/">Sewholic's Renfrew Top</a> in mind so I scoured Burda only to find a Basic Tee pattern called <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/lydia">Lydia</a> for a steal. So this project is next.<br />
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On Craftsy too there's a free <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/classes/cat/quilting">BOM with Amy Gibson</a>. The 12" blocks were rather large so I'm scaling it down to 6" blocks and restricting my colour palette to blues and cheddar. 2 blocks a month for 10 months, should be pretty easy to tackle but Amy's BOM is utilising a different set of skill every month so that should push the envelope a little.<br />
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Half of my Amish Star quilt backing is on the left and all 6yds of backing for <a href="http://justtakes2.com/">Just Takes 2</a> quilt on the right. We've only done two sections of the quilt and I am buying backing?! Must be going wacky! I had to grab it because the colours were great and so was the price!<br />
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I keep forgetting to show this wall hanging that I made for Margaret and Jackie W in December last year. It's for their new craft room. It's such a delight to stitch this although I had to bear with a lot of pink! Stitched with stem stitch and the border are Tilda fabrics. It's a free pattern by <a href="http://www.thevintagespool.com/welcome/">Verna Mosquera </a>called <a href="http://barij.typepad.com/files/verna_sewpink.pdf">Sew Pink</a>.<br />
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Here's some questions <a href="http://gettogoal-lorid.blogspot.com/">Lori</a> is asking :)<br />
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<b>What's your favorite movie and why?</b><br />
Must be The Dead Poet's Society. Words makes my soul soar?<br />
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<b>What's been your best vacation ever?</b><br />
Maybe to Bali. Was my first real overseas vacation.<br />
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<b>Do you go to a specialty store to buy your tennis shoes? </b><br />
No.<br />
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<b>What's your best running/walking tip?</b><br />
Be conscious about your stride i.e heel toe, heel toe ...<br />
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<b>What do you do to relax?</b><br />
I stitch and have a cuppa.<br />
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<b>As far as food, what is your splurge?</b><br />
A piece of rich banana chocolate cake?<br />
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<b>If you could have any career, what would it be?</b><br />
An Architect.<br />
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<b>Do you have any tattoos?</b><br />
Nope and never will. I just don't get it.<br />
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<b>Would you ever hire someone to help clean your house?</b><br />
Prefer to do it myself. But I may if I am unable to or have difficulties with some major cleaning tasks.<br />
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<b>Coffee? Or Tea?</b><br />
Both<br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-71785513375090019072012-01-24T10:38:00.001+08:002012-01-24T10:38:41.187+08:00More FMQ ...I am still working on the FMQ with <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/">Leah Day</a> and I think I am getting a hang of things. Leah's quadrant concept is quite logical and it gives the randomness of stippling a direction of sorts. From the front of a busy pieced quilt you can't tell that it was worked in rows but from a solid back it's only slightly easier to figure that out.<br />
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I completed <a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/">Lori's</a> QAL Pink Lemonade top. I don't know when I'll get to quilting it as I want to zoom into some sewing, at least till end of February. I don't usually work with such bright colours but I bet the antique quilt was once this bright too.<br />
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The house block was a royal pain, but it'll have to do!<br />
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An old lap size quilt top that needs to get quilted. This was one of my early largish quilts that I pieced. I didn't know about the importance of stitch length then. I had to hand stitch all the seams tight before quilting further on this baby ... sigh. Straight line machine quilting for this. This quilt will be for my aunt who is not well.<br />
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My sewing book finally came early this month. Still reading it. Wonderful techniques and finishes. Since cotton and linen are my preferred fabrics to wear and work with, this book is right up my alley. <br />
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I altered my pants block yesterday and even cut out a new piece of muslin
for the front. A tedious task because I had to unpick the waistband, inseams, side seam and hems, fortunately I used basting stitches. I suppose I could just as well cut out a new back piece but I thought I should be frugal with my muslin.<br />
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The pants fits well now and I have a basic pants block
to refer to. Next will be to learn how to draft a bodice and sleeve block pattern.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-60835656476244074442012-01-17T10:39:00.000+08:002012-01-21T17:54:33.106+08:00Free Motion Quilting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been following Leah's <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/">blog</a> for some time now. She does FMQ so effortlessly. If only I can muster half her skill, I'll be happiest! I've bought some essential tools from Leah's <a href="http://www.daystyledesigns.com/quiltshop.htm">shop</a> some time back. Although I've had spurts of practice but not enough to really get out of the 'ditch' (pun intended). Stippling / Meandering has always eluded me but I hope that will change this year.<br />
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My humble practice piece. I took an old bed sheet and sandwiched with a high loft polyester batting, the cheapy kind. It took quite a bit of getting used to but it was quite free-ing! I am using the speed slider on my Brother sewing machine with the foot pedal disengaged. That way the speed of the sewing machine is regulated and I just had to work on my hand movements. I find the FMQ were more coordinated when I increased the speed. So perhaps I may have found a happy medium. When my hand movement got wonky, the stitches on the front of the quilt was bigger and they in turn formed eyelashes at the back. So that's something I should look out for. I tried to relax but only before the machine starts up :( I hope to try stippling in some doll quilts with low loft polyester batting and better quality thread. Hopefully these changes will help me look good! I can only wish ...<br />
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I've completed all the blocks for Lori's <a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2012/01/pink-lemonade-part-3-finale.html">Pink Lemonade QAL</a>. Now to find a suitable fabric for the setting squares. The amount of pink in this quilt was getting to me. Although I did tell Lori that I'd keep it as true as the antique quilt, I added some mauve here and there.<br />
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Completed the quilt top for the January 2012 challenge on <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smallquilttalk/">SQT</a>.<span id="goog_829465528"></span><span id="goog_829465529"></span> I had the opportunity to use this large floral print for the border. It was in my stash for some years!<br />
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Some repro fabrics from <a href="http://www.this-n-thatfabrics.com/index.html">This-N-That</a>. The picture directly above are fabrics from a 1 lb grab bag. Very happy with the cut sizes and variety!Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-58003113965237157472012-01-09T19:01:00.000+08:002012-01-21T17:52:04.069+08:00It Just Takes 2 ...... well not really. I have been using a variety of reds with Kona Natural for the <a href="http://justtakes2.com/">Just Takes 2</a> first installment. 6 blocks altogether. I find it easier to manage this QAL rather than the CW blocks mostly because of fabric selection. <br />
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I worked on Lori's <a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2012/01/pink-lemonade-part-1.html">Pink Lemonade</a> too.<br />
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And the <a href="http://sentimentalquilter.blogspot.com/2012/01/quilt-of-month-week-1.html">Crosses Mourning Quilt</a>.<br />
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I have only completed 4 blocks of the Temecula 12 Days of Christmas blocks ... yeah ... pathetic!<br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-68926934978431601062012-01-01T10:59:00.000+08:002012-01-21T17:55:57.694+08:00Happy New Year 2012!May 2012 bring you much happiness and good health!<br />
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I've caught up with the <a href="http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/">Civil War blocks</a>, at least with blocks that I want to piece. I've omitted blocks with applique, curves, Y Seams, templates and very tricky calculations. I can't manage those and honestly I prefer not to! <br />
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I did not make Block 41 initially and when I went over the comments on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/civilwarquilts2011/">CW Flickr Group</a>, there was a link to make the star using paper piecing. As I was telling <a href="http://quiltminstrel.blogspot.com/">Merilyn</a> that my earlier paper piecing efforts leaves much to be desired! This star looks easy enough ... NOT! I had a terrible headache twisting my mind :) I watched the <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/shows.php/episode/602">TQS video</a> of Carol Doak again to GET it ... even then I made mistakes. Boy did I sweat over this baby!<br />
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I must confess that not all my blocks are 8-1/2" square, well some are but most aren't :( But since I firmed up my thoughts on settings it's not too much of a do or die situation anymore. I intend to sash every block with either black and light tan. Alternating the blocks on the quilt top. It's all in my mind right now. I've even got the fabrics already and their drying on the clothes horse right this minute. It will be a 6 x 8 blocks setting with 10-1/2" square each block (after sashing) which makes it 60" x 80". Not sure about the borders yet but that decision can come later.<br />
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I will be re-doing some of the blocks some were pieced badly, some did not have a good colour combos so there's still some work to do. Here they are all together on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanguinestitcher/sets/72157626960733564/">Flickr set</a>.<br />
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Some fabric stashing was done too and there were some anxious moments during the Christmas rush. A sewing book I ordered from Abe Books is not here yet, it's been almost a month :( But for those that arrived I am relieved.<br />
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I've been thinking of making a red and white quilt this year and I bought these 1 yd cuts of an old Judie Rothermel fabric line called Quaker Quilts. My idea was the Ocean Waves quilt. But that has all changed. After reading <a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/">Lori's</a> blog this morning she mentions about the <a href="http://justtakes2.com/">Just Takes 2</a> mystery quilt. And yes I am sold!<br />
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When <a href="http://www.gailwilsondesigns.com/">Gail Wilson</a> was having her Christmas sale, I figured there's no time like the present to get the outstanding items I needed to make the Lottie doll ... and other dolls! I asked Gail if she sold courage too. She said that I've got to go and see the Wizard of Oz for that! So here's to courage and maybe a doll in 2012?!<br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-4372712341990411662011-12-26T11:41:00.000+08:002011-12-26T11:41:22.551+08:00A Merry Christmas indeedI spent Christmas morn opening my swaps. It truly was a delight that only Christmas can bring!<br />
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A feast for the eyes surely. There was little, little packages in the big box that <a href="http://quiltminstrel.blogspot.com/">Merilyn </a>sent. I was amazed by my good fortune. Everything resonated Merilyn and Australia! The mug rug done with paper piecing was just perfect and Merilyn's signature ;) pincushion on ceramic is so pretty with it's crazy piecing. The little purse sewn by Merilyn with needle rest and to carry the beautiful <a href="http://www.scissorman.com.au/welcome_to_scissorman">Scissoroo</a> embroidery scissors native to Australia! I love it all! Thank you Merilyn.<br />
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And then there's <a href="http://teafabricandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Elyte's</a> swap. A lovely pouch purse with a flexible metal closure. Lovingly embroidered in red. I adore it. And the wooden bird brooch by <a href="http://www.elkaccessories.com.au/">Elk</a>, so cute. It'll be great on my grey scarf! Can you see the red & white and bird theme going on? Love, love,love it! Thanks again Elyte. <br />
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I also sewed up my Little Apples embroidery into a cushion cover. It's for a 16" pillow form. I need to sew some press buttons at the back and maybe make some fabric covered buttons to pretty it up.<br />
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The <a href="http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/">Civil War Quilt Blocks</a> will come to an end this coming Saturday. I am quite behind but I do intend to catch up. <a href="http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/2011/12/thank-you-very-much.html">Barbara Brackman</a> received a thank you quilt from some of us that partook in the QAL. My block is the first row, 4th from the left. Becky Brown did an amazing job putting the quilt together. It's a wonderful feeling to be a part of this project. Although many lives were lost during the war 150 years ago, the cause is a great one. Human slavery in all it's form should be abolished but sadly that is not the case in the world right to this day. </div>
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-78941493728094081422011-12-22T14:29:00.000+08:002011-12-22T14:29:23.515+08:00Christmas Gift and Needle Keep<a href="http://sonillie.blogspot.com/">Lillie</a> sent me a lovely Christmas pin pillow yesterday. It's really cute.<br />
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I finished my needle keep complete with pockets, wool felt pages, button and loop.<br />
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Preparing for <a href="http://buildinghousesfromscraps.blogspot.com/">Build Houses from Scraps</a> that will begin in 2012. I've cut out the templates, gosh their really small. I may enlarge the block to a 4" ... let me have a go at 3" and see if I'm okay with it.<br />
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Over the weekend I sewed a sleeveless blouse and a pair of shorts for home wear. </div>
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It's been raining here most days hence the darkish pics. I've received two packages from my swap pals <a href="http://teafabricandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Elyte</a> and <a href="http://quiltminstrel.blogspot.com/">Merilyn</a> in Australia. The deal is to only open it on Christmas day ... So glad that it's just 3 more days otherwise I am not sure if I will keep to our agreement! :)<br />
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<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-20625665934249463892011-12-12T12:36:00.001+08:002012-01-21T21:48:46.625+08:00Quilting away ...The Depression blocks quilt has been 2 1/2 years in the making. I was quite determined to not let it get into 2012! So here it is all quilted, bound, washed and on my bed! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depression blocks quilt. Size: 58 1/2" x 76 1/2". Batting: Polyester (Soft & Bright). Fabric: Harvest Home charm packs and brushed woven for backing by BBD for Moda. Scrappy binding
(actually only two, interspersed). Quilting: Hand quilted (big stitch) with Pearl No. 8.</td></tr>
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Am now quilting on <a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/">Lori's</a> Cheddar Cheese & Crackers and a needle keep for myself. I find I am using many different type of needles lately and wool felt pages will separate them nicely.<br />
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And a little Christmas stitchery for my toaster cover!<br />
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Thanks everyone for coming by. The year is closing so very soon, time to sit and reflect on the year and list out some 2012 stitchy goals. Speaking of which <a href="http://www.jeanneke.com/#home">Jeanneke</a> will be running a QAL on <a href="http://buildinghousesfromscraps.blogspot.com/">Building Houses from Scraps</a>. I've signed up but I just intend to make enough houses for a doll quilt. <br />
<br />Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-23157914165522886452011-11-30T08:52:00.001+08:002011-11-30T09:56:07.850+08:00Much SewingI had to look at my old post to remind me of where I left off ;) <br />
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I needed some sleepwear so I sewed 3. These were really easy and the patterns are from a Japanese book translated to Mandarin. I don't know both. That's the thing about these Japanese books, the illustrations are excellent.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bodice had ruffles on the front of the original dress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mine ... sans ruffles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another similar to the above</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In front is a sleeveless top also from the same book. The other is my client's A-Line skirt in the making</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her selection of fabrics for the shell and lining. Did not need to use the satin bias tape after all</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Invisible zip construction. Lots of pining, hand basting and then sewing</td></tr>
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Sewing for a client brings a whole different dimension to sewing. You bloody well get it right! LOL!! I sewed up a toile (fancy word for muslin) for her fitting. There were some small adjustments here and there, the pattern was drafted again with these corrections. The lining pattern was copied from the original with some changes. Only then the proper cutting of the actual shell and lining fabrics are done.<br />
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I am recording all my sewing of garments with snippets of fabrics used and adjustments done on the main pattern. And I slip these notes into the pattern envelope. Gosh ... I don't know where all these organizational genius is coming from! <br />
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Next were my pants. Talk about a challenge. No wonder I had poor results with commercial patterns because they didn't cater to my shameful pot belly :( I had to make quite a major adjustment to the slopper as you can see above. The pants turned out really well except for it being a little loose. Maybe if I added the zipper and the waistband it would help. Okay it's a learning experience and once I get the slopper down I have a really good foundation of a pair of tapered pants!<br />
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I can see the end now of the quilting for the Depression Blocks quilt! I am on the last leg of the border. Just 3 more sides ... just 3 more sides ... Don't look too closely at my big stitch ... because they are MEGA! I just can't wait to get this over and done with.<br />
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My second Red Brolly Christmas sampler is all stitched. Love how it turned out. I won't be doing the 3rd one as the design doesn't really appeal to me. Now to think about the finishing. Most likely as a wall hanging or a cushion cover.Barbara Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25658467.post-17393445444085782011-11-14T09:12:00.001+08:002012-01-21T22:01:31.476+08:00Stashing, Stitching & Sewing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of charm packs by <a href="http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/">Aneela Hoey</a> and yardage from her line 'Little Apples'. I have a quilt planned for the charm packs but I will need to stitch most of her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/comfortstitching?ref=si_shop">stitchery designs</a> first. This will be quite interesting. Maybe 1 design a month. that'll be a nice goal for next year.<br />
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'<a href="http://www.red-brolly.com/red-brolly/2011/11/second-christmas-sampler-hes-coming-to-town.html">He's Coming to Town</a>' is really so pleasurable to work on. Intend to finish this before Bronwyn issues her 3rd Christmas stitchery design.<br />
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This was a pretty intense blouse to sew. A lot of hand sewing went into it. Mostly were like pin, hand baste and them machine or hand sew. I used Hong Kong finishing for my seams and that's a lot of work too but it's always good to try different seam finishes. The back neck facing was quite difficult to get right but I do like the details of the side vents, notched sleeves and back tie.<br />
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