Our local quilt guild had a program in September with a workshop on making a Sashiko bag. I had not tried this before, so I signed up to take the class. It turned out to be a really fun way of doing handwork that finishes quickly. The needles and threads are large, making it easy …
Category: Needlework and Embroidery
Autumn Jubilee Bonus Projects
Autumn Jubilee just doesn't have enough days for all the projects I have in mind, so today will be a bit of a hodgepodge of ideas and projects, and a tutorial. Sometimes just finding a wonderful seasonal item on sale brings a smile. This pumpkin welcome sign was just such a find, and now graces …
Autumn Jubilee Embroidery Sew Along
Ready to have some fun with your embroidery machines? Get out a bunch of fall color rayon threads, and sew along as we are going to do a fun and quick project that can be finished in just a couple of hours. Today we'll so some stitch outs, as you'll want more than just one! …
Autumn Jubilee is Coming!
For the sixth year, I'll be hosting Autumn Jubilee the month of October. I've been working on getting some great giveaway prizes, designing projects and cooking up a new recipe. I have put all the rules and tips for entering the contests on a Rules and Notices page. See that page to be sure you …
It’s Apple Festival Time
It has cooled off for a few days, with gloriously crisp mornings putting me in the mood for Autumn days ahead. The Apple Festival is this weekend, with most of the festival restored after last year's cancellations. Time for an apple recipe, a look at some of the festival fun and an apple tablescape or …
Just Roll With It Embroidery
The last time we had this embroidery on a Sunday chat, I was in the middle of the stitching. For some reason, I had a hard time getting going on it. I think the decisions on colors stymied me for a bit. Once the decisions were made, it went a bit faster. Having a few …
Sunday Chat
With the summer winding down, I usually bring out my August placemats and table topper for a new tablescape. This year I haven't been motivated to set a nice table, other than just the basics for me and My Sweet Babboo. So, maybe you'd like to see a couple of past tables with these patchwork …
Sunday Chat
This week has just been so busy, with car club events, playing pickleball, quilt meetings and lunch with friends. It is no wonder that I have little accomplished in the sewing and crafting room for the week. On Thursday, I went to a quilt area meeting then stopped by the Quilts of Valor sew day. …
Autumn Jubilee Embroidered Mini Quilt Finish
Today we finish the #autumnjubilee2020 Embroidered Mini quilt. When we left off two weeks ago, your assignment was to stitch out four designs of your choice from the available designs on your machine. Measure your embroidered elements with a square up ruler to determine the largest size. Then add 1-2 inches all around. Cut all …
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Teacups Embroidered Block
This month's block for the Teacups quilt along is an embroidered block. The quilt along is a mixed techniques one, so I am throwing in some handwork. This was mainly due to the complexity of the design I wanted for the sugar and creamer, more delicate and intricate. If you haven't joined us for this …