Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots: November 2016

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Wordless Wednesday #193 ~ Evening Sunlight

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Linky to:

Also:
http://www.talbertzoo.com
http://nanahood.com/
http://bethere2day.com/
http://momsownwords.com/
http://www.anapeladay.com/
http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Bow Bags

       Last year I made some gift bags to hold a tiny gift. I accidentally designed these "Bow Bags."
   I didn't want to place them under the tree, because they were so small. So I laid them in the tree which turned out to be another accident as they did a great job decorating the tree.
     I only wished I'd had red fabric.

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*A Tutorial Tuesday*

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When I finished the bags, this is how they turned out.

Then I turned them side ways. Bows!

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Here's how to make these quick Bow Bags:

Cut a rectangle to make the size you need.

This one is 10 X 14 inches

Serge or finish one long edge.

Fold in half.

In elementary school we say fold it hamburger style (verses hotdog style.)

Then serge or finish the remaining 3 sides including the folded edge.

One way to turn a corner using a serger is

at the end of the seam, tug a bit on the threads to release the threads a bit.

Raise the foot,

and turn the corner.

Set the needles on the edge and continue sewing next edge.

The other way is to sew off the end and not cut.

Turn the corner with the serged thread end

pulled to the right ready to be cut by the knife.

On the left above is the first method, the right shows the second method.

Trim the corners if you used the first method.

Ready to stuff the bottom half.

Gather the center where you will tie a ribbon.

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Memory Mon 28 ~ God Bless Gatlinburg, TN

A fire had started at Chimney Top in the Great Smoky Mountains

and fighters tried to challenge it on Sunday.

With the heavy winds up to 80mph, in 2 days, it had traveled to Gatlinburg, TN.

To compound the problem,

the high winds knocked trees over on power lines

which created sparks that ignited fires in the super dry terrain.

As I go to bed, I hear that about 30 buildings in Gatlinburg are on fire.

While I'm praying for the folks losing their homes, businesses and jobs,

the memories flood my mind

and it's hard to imagine the change.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Sun Best ~ Cumberland Falls in the Fall

Shots by Chris Jones of Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Quilt Shot Block #81 ~ Illinois

Illinois

Elkhorn Creek Quilt Guild

States Blocks of the Month

As I stand at my cutting table, I can see my bulletin board.

On that bulletin board I have placed charts for quick reference. Still a faster way than looking them up on the computer or my phone. You can find these charts and others at Jane's Quilting.

I like both of the charts I'm showing today, because they show quick reference drawings to remind me how to make them.

This is one of the charts I often go to when making half square triangles. It makes 8 at one time.

10 inch squares

Only need 4 of the half square triangles.

To make the Flying Geese I use this chart:

Two 5¼ squares and four 2 7/8 squares.

I didn't have measurements for the center block. I knew the center square had to have a diagonal of 4½ inches. I know there is a formal to determine the side measurements, but I did it this way. Actually I was still about an 1/8 inch off.