@ my deck
This squirrel is a bully and a real character.
He demands food and somehow manages to keep the other squirrels away.
This squirrel is a bully and a real character.
He demands food and somehow manages to keep the other squirrels away.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Peddler's Mall ~ Jan, 2014
Sometimes I just like to go to Peddler's Mall with my camera for some "shot opportunities."
Sometimes it can be thought provoking.
Many times reminiscent of my childhood days.
I'd never seen a metal enamel shelf like this one.
Sometimes I get seasonal ideas.
Sometimes I find a giggle.
And then sometimes I find some sewing inspiration.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Wordless Wednesday #82~ Hungry Blue Jay
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Woven Fabric Heart
Have you ever made a woven paper heart pocket?
I've decided if you can make it with paper, you make it with fabric.
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Just Google or Pinterest woven paper hearts to get a pattern you like.
This pattern came from here.
Cut 2 of each fabric and a padding.
Fabrics right side together on top of the padding.
Stitch all around and trim curves.
Fold in half, cut lines according to pattern.
Turn right side out through one of the slits.
Single stitch along each edge then zig-zag.
These shots may not explain well.
You can find a video on "YouTube" to give you a better visual for weaving.
I wasn't too satisfied with how I made the slits and zig-zagged them.
So here is my second method.
Also, I wanted a bigger pot holder.
I increased the pattern 230%.
Turn right side out.
Top stitch (4.0 stitch length) around edge to disguise where you stitched the side closed.
Mark the lines for cutting.
Using the machines foot edge and markings, I zig-zagged equal distance from the marked lines.
Looks like super sized button holes, and turned out much neater than the first method.
A few stitches along the last square to make sure it stays together.
Stitched on a loop.
I like this size a LOT better.
Some more ideas for this woven fabric heart:
*A pocket, of course, to present a gift or hold anything.
*Don't pad it and stitch as a pocket on a garment or
*on a purse skirt.
Can you think of another use?
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Quilt Shot Block #16~ Joy's Star
12 inch
When I first created this pattern I was unable to find it's name.
Although it looked familiar to me, I called it "Joy's Star."
After researching my books and online a bit, I found this Friendship Star and this Friendship Star which do look similar. Those do use 3 or more fabrics. I've only used 2. The contrast would have been better had I used one smaller print or a solid. So for now I'll rename it "Joy's Friendship Star?"
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Wordless Wednesday #82~ Hidden Snow Bird
Can you find a bird?
The item I found it on is a wall hanging water feature that looks like a lion head.
on my deck.
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