Single fold bias tape at the touch of a button!!!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Hop on Spot.
All Done!
From the start, this quilt was destined for the soon-to-be born baby of a friend of mine. They don't know whether the baby is a boy or a girl, so I chose bright, gender neutral colors -- turquoise, orange, and yellow. The quilt is so happy and cheerful, just like the mom to be!
I bound the quilt in orange and white seersucker. I love the hint of texture this gave the quilt, and you can't beat the diagonal stripes.
The back was pieced from some thrifted ikea fabric printed with orange birds, and some turquoise print from Joann's that I mysteriously bought yards of.
I hand-embroidered a label, which I think is the first time I've done a label by hand. I love the hand-crafted touch this adds to the machine-sewn quilt.
From the start, this quilt was destined for the soon-to-be born baby of a friend of mine. They don't know whether the baby is a boy or a girl, so I chose bright, gender neutral colors -- turquoise, orange, and yellow. The quilt is so happy and cheerful, just like the mom to be!
I bound the quilt in orange and white seersucker. I love the hint of texture this gave the quilt, and you can't beat the diagonal stripes.
The back was pieced from some thrifted ikea fabric printed with orange birds, and some turquoise print from Joann's that I mysteriously bought yards of.
I hand-embroidered a label, which I think is the first time I've done a label by hand. I love the hand-crafted touch this adds to the machine-sewn quilt.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Doll Quilt Swap Six
Received...
I received this beauty from emma louise. Emma was inspired by a William Morris design, "The Strawberry Thief." The handiwork is even more impressive in person. The handiwork is flawless, and the colors are so beautiful. I can't wait to hang this on the wall of my sewing room. Emma lives in Australia and blogs at http://sampaguitaquilts.blogspot.com/. Run on over and check out her many, many lovely quilts. She is so inspiring and I am thrilled to have recieved this gem. Thank you Emma!
Sent...
I was inspired by men's summer dress clothes, cotton paisley, chambray shirts, and linen suiting. The paisley is a wonderful liberty that ginger monkey sent me a while back. The recipient has not yet received this one, so I'm keeping the name under wraps.
I received this beauty from emma louise. Emma was inspired by a William Morris design, "The Strawberry Thief." The handiwork is even more impressive in person. The handiwork is flawless, and the colors are so beautiful. I can't wait to hang this on the wall of my sewing room. Emma lives in Australia and blogs at http://sampaguitaquilts.blogspot.com/. Run on over and check out her many, many lovely quilts. She is so inspiring and I am thrilled to have recieved this gem. Thank you Emma!
Sent...
I was inspired by men's summer dress clothes, cotton paisley, chambray shirts, and linen suiting. The paisley is a wonderful liberty that ginger monkey sent me a while back. The recipient has not yet received this one, so I'm keeping the name under wraps.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Lovely...
I am swooning over the dinnerware from Bauer Pottery, both their own line, as well as the reissue of the American Modern collection. Like fiestaware, but all grown-up and sophisticated.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
I've been....
Sorting...
... all of your scraps. thank you for your generosity. still working on the project.
Meeting...
... Heather Ross. truly as sweet as she seems from her book.
Quilting...
... hop on spot. even more finished than it looks here.
Buying...
... lots of fabric!
... all of your scraps. thank you for your generosity. still working on the project.
Meeting...
... Heather Ross. truly as sweet as she seems from her book.
Quilting...
... hop on spot. even more finished than it looks here.
Buying...
... lots of fabric!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Catch up...
Once again, I let my swap obligations pile up. I took the opportunity this weekend to catch up, and I feel so much better.
These are all off to their recipients, yay!
These are all off to their recipients, yay!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
I have always loved the multi-colored oval and rectangle print from American Jane, but did you know these come in monochromatic colorways as well? Maybe I should say "came," because I can't seem to find these anywhere! They were part of the "Building Blocks" collection, but there must not have been much of these produced because they are nowhere to be found. Anyone have some they want to trade?
Thursday, March 19, 2009
New Quilt: Hop on Spot
All the blocks are done...
These look way more complicated than they really are. I was inspired by Dioramamama's tutorial for easy curved piecing. Her tutorial was easy to follow, and these blocks came together very easily.
I pieced one giant, long strip from all the orange, yellow, and aqua fabrics that I had in my stash. I then followed the tutorial, using pieces of the long strip for the center of the circle. The only trouble I had was removing the freezer paper, but eventually I realized that I was probably using too much glue.
I can't wait to see this one come together.
These look way more complicated than they really are. I was inspired by Dioramamama's tutorial for easy curved piecing. Her tutorial was easy to follow, and these blocks came together very easily.
I pieced one giant, long strip from all the orange, yellow, and aqua fabrics that I had in my stash. I then followed the tutorial, using pieces of the long strip for the center of the circle. The only trouble I had was removing the freezer paper, but eventually I realized that I was probably using too much glue.
I can't wait to see this one come together.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Show Your Sewing Space and Stash
A few weeks ago, when my sewing room was actually clean, I took a few pictures of my sewing room. This coincided with Sew Mama Sew's Show Your Stash, so I figured I would post my answers to the questions along with the pictures of my room.
Here is my sewing room (the pics on flickr are annotated):
Here are my stash answers...
What do you usually sew? I almost always sew quilts, but occasionally I will also sew clothing for my daughters.
When you shop for fabric, what size cuts do you usually buy? (i.e. If you see something beautiful, but you don’t have a use for it right away, how much do you buy?) I used to buy a lot of fat quarters, but now the smallest I will buy is 1/2 yard cuts of prints, and 1-2 yards of solids. With fat quarters, I often find that I run out of a favorite print much too quickly.
Do you buy on impulse or do you go out looking for something you need? Both. I build my stash on impulse, then fill in the holes with desperately needed solids, tonal fabrics, or monochromatic prints.
Are you a pre-washer? If you are, do you wash your fabric before you need it, or only when you’re ready to use it? I always pre-wash red prints and solids. I have had solid fabric bleed on me more than once, and it just isn't worth the risk to me. With prints, I think there is a little more leeway, but I still try to prewash.
Do you iron it? Yes. How can people not iron???
How do you sort it? (color, print size, collection, etc.) Color, but also by size. I keep larger cuts of prints in a separate stack. I also separate out non-cotton fabrics, such as linen cotton blends and upholstery weight fabrics.
Do you have any special folding techniques? No, I prefer not to have raw edges sticking out.
How do you store your fabric? On a shelf.
What tips do you have for building up a well-rounded stash? Buy the colors that you aren't drawn too. Keeping my stash sorted by color allows me to instantly know what colors I need. Also, don't buy fabric that you aren't in love with. Because of my impatience I have spent way too much money on fabric from JoAnns that I don't even really like. I wish I had bought quality fabric online, and just waited for it to come in.
When do you say enough is enough? When my paypal is empty :-(
What are some of your favorite stash-busting projects? Scrappy quilts.
Do you have a current favorite print in your stash? I am really obsessed with early Amy Butler right now, especially Belle and Lotus lines.
What’s your definition of the perfect stash? Bigger!!!
Here is my sewing room (the pics on flickr are annotated):
Here are my stash answers...
What do you usually sew? I almost always sew quilts, but occasionally I will also sew clothing for my daughters.
When you shop for fabric, what size cuts do you usually buy? (i.e. If you see something beautiful, but you don’t have a use for it right away, how much do you buy?) I used to buy a lot of fat quarters, but now the smallest I will buy is 1/2 yard cuts of prints, and 1-2 yards of solids. With fat quarters, I often find that I run out of a favorite print much too quickly.
Do you buy on impulse or do you go out looking for something you need? Both. I build my stash on impulse, then fill in the holes with desperately needed solids, tonal fabrics, or monochromatic prints.
Are you a pre-washer? If you are, do you wash your fabric before you need it, or only when you’re ready to use it? I always pre-wash red prints and solids. I have had solid fabric bleed on me more than once, and it just isn't worth the risk to me. With prints, I think there is a little more leeway, but I still try to prewash.
Do you iron it? Yes. How can people not iron???
How do you sort it? (color, print size, collection, etc.) Color, but also by size. I keep larger cuts of prints in a separate stack. I also separate out non-cotton fabrics, such as linen cotton blends and upholstery weight fabrics.
Do you have any special folding techniques? No, I prefer not to have raw edges sticking out.
How do you store your fabric? On a shelf.
What tips do you have for building up a well-rounded stash? Buy the colors that you aren't drawn too. Keeping my stash sorted by color allows me to instantly know what colors I need. Also, don't buy fabric that you aren't in love with. Because of my impatience I have spent way too much money on fabric from JoAnns that I don't even really like. I wish I had bought quality fabric online, and just waited for it to come in.
When do you say enough is enough? When my paypal is empty :-(
What are some of your favorite stash-busting projects? Scrappy quilts.
Do you have a current favorite print in your stash? I am really obsessed with early Amy Butler right now, especially Belle and Lotus lines.
What’s your definition of the perfect stash? Bigger!!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Giveaway Winners...
Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for entering! I can't believe how many people entered. Using random.org, the following winners were picked:
Malabrigo: AuntyM, who said she would "Love the Malabrigo"
Liberty: Allison, who said she would love either, but would "extra love" the fabric
Winners, please e-mail me your addresses, so I can get these goodies in the mail.
There is still more yarn for sale, so e-mail me if you are interested! Make me an offer... all prices are negotiable.
kristenunraveled AT gmail.com
Thank you so much for entering! I can't believe how many people entered. Using random.org, the following winners were picked:
Malabrigo: AuntyM, who said she would "Love the Malabrigo"
Liberty: Allison, who said she would love either, but would "extra love" the fabric
Winners, please e-mail me your addresses, so I can get these goodies in the mail.
There is still more yarn for sale, so e-mail me if you are interested! Make me an offer... all prices are negotiable.
kristenunraveled AT gmail.com
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