Falling Leaves Hangie

I really had fun making this hangie. The blocks are all Pieced in the Hoop TM and appliqued via my embroidery machine. I added ribbon then chose a sham style backing. I did add a piece of fusible Timtex to the top. It gave just the amount of stiffness needed to help this hang properly.


Available for sale on my website.

Travel Pouch

I had fun making this "in the hoop" Travel Pouch. I made it out of necessity and wanted to share with you.


You can find it on my website at PIECE IN THE HOOP

Stocking "Pieced In The Hoop"

I had a request by a dear friend, Barbara B. asking for a stocking. I drew one up in CAD last night and devised a way to make this ~7" x 12" stocking in 2 5x7 hoopings!

It's all crazy pieced which means you can use of those reds or Christmas fabrics from your stash. You can also have fun with your sewing machine and add decorative stitches to the seams as done in Victorian Crazy projects.


A use of a sewing machine is also required for minimal sewing. I'll have it uploaded as soon as I type up the instructions. Until then.. Happy Piecing!

UPDATED: We now have it ready for downloading.

Turning into a "Bag" Lady

I had so much fun with the last bag that I had to make another one. I did this one a little different. I quilted this one to give it much needed stiffness. I also enlarged it to 12" x 14".

Do you recognize the fabrics?
These are the fabrics used in the log cab blocks on the
cover of my book. Blank Textiles is the creator of the chickens.

I also added some pockets inside to hold my keys etc.

This baby's going to Quilt Market with me!!

A Mystery is Revealed.....

I started out by sewing in a section of white so that I could have a clean place to embroider.


Place another piece of fabric, right sides together. Sew like you would a pillow case, around 3 sides leaving the top open.


Grab the corners, press flat. I drew a line across the fabric and stitched directly to it, then trimmed away excess.


Do the same for the lining EXCEPT, leave a 4" to 5" slit in the bottom and still leave the top open. Turn inside out.


Place the lining into the from fabric, rights sides facing.


Stitch top, sewing both fabrics together.


Locate the slit in the lining and turn completely inside out. Press crease flat.


Stitch along the top to give a nice finished edge.


I stitched a smaller ribbon to hand bag straps, then folded edges making sure both straps were equal.


I used the "ole" 3 finger measurement and pinned a strap into place. Stitch a square then an "X" to secure strap to bag. do this for all 4 sides.


You're Done!!. Measures 10" x 10"

From the cute fabrics in my previous post, I made this darling hand bag. It was SEW SIMPLE. I can honestly say that this is the first time I have ever attempted a sewing project of this nature. I saw some bags that Caroll made over at the Attic Window Quilt Shop that inspired me to try sewing a bag. I drafted a pattern and I've very proud of the outcome. I know there are things I can do different and I will try my new ideas this morning for another design to follow soon.

I have LOTS more picS and tips for this project.

UPDATE: Design & Instructions are AVAILABLE NOW.

Enjoy,

Hmmm...what-cha got planned with those?

I went to "town" today and I spotted a few items and my mind went off in 10 different directions. I settled on 2 ideas and here are the beginnings of them.


Mystery Project #1

Mystery Project #2

Join my blog and follow to see just what I'm going to do with these 2 mystery projects!!

Mini Quilt - Home is Where...

I just wanted to share with you what's coming soon to Piece in the Hoop TM. I created several mini-quilts and this is the first to stitch out. It comes in 2 sizes 5x7 & 6x8 and two ways to finish so that's a total of 4 files. That's right you can even sew the binding out in the hoop or you can use my "pillow-sham" technique that too is included in a file.

This pic shows the binding sewn on in the hoop!


This pic shows the back and how the quilting is too done in the hoop.

This is for all skill levels because my directions are pictorial and very detailed.

UPDATE: Designs are uploaded

Pumpkin Pickin Time

By customer request from dear Shirley K., I've digitized a cute lil pumpkin. It's pieced all in ONE 5x7 hooping on the embroidery machine.

Chart's printed, fabric are gathered, now time to embroider!

Our stitching-n-flipping has begun. Press each piece neatly fusing to the stabilizer.

I added a leave and vines to give it added dimension.

Ta Da! It finishes 5".

One thing I found out while choosing fabrics is that I need a better selection of ORANGES! I just hate that I have to go buy more fabrics (big grin).

I just updated this post by adding the wall hanging below. Join my Yahoo Forum and download instructions on how to make this cute lil Fall Wall Hanging. I also include the text as a FREE DESIGN too!

My office is FINISHED

Here are some before and after pic of my home office. I painted the walls a soothing green and the cabinets came from a house getting rid of their cabinets so I snagged them and painted them white.




I didn't' want the doors back on the cabinets because I like the openness. Below is my sewing & embroidery area. I'm blessed to have 2 dedicated areas. It make my life much easier.


I folded fabric all day. I have them all organized by 1930 & Civil War Repros, homespuns, novelty fabs then by shades. Below is my ironing & cutting station.


Here is my digitizing area


Since I do all my web graphics and uploading, I also do my own photography, so I have a designated photo booth. Below is black felt stapled to the wall. Prop set on the side bookshelf


I'm soooo glad that it's complete and NOW organized

Piecing with an Apron

Jamie G. of Krause Publications send me an apron to stitch my logo onto. She's going to be working F+W's booth at quilt market this year and thought it would be good publicity. We have an apron in the book too so stay tuned!

I do have a small confession to make. I was in my jammies when I made this so I had to run and change for a quick photo to share. LOL. Working in jammies is just one of the perks from being a stay at home working momma!


Happy Stitchin,

Linsey's friend needs a birthday gift.

Linsey has a sweet little friend in second grade who has a birthday on the 12th and she came home asking me to make her something so I made her a cute 'lil personalized bag tonight.

I purchased the bag from Wal-Mart. I ripped the sides apart to make it easier for me to embroider on. I chose 2 ribbons and stitched the black polka-dot to the solid white. I made 2 of these so it looks like it wraps around the bag.I used some 505 spray adhesive on the back of the black ribbon to hold into place and I also used it to position the completed ribbon to the pink back on both front and back of the bag. Next, I stitched the ribbons down on the front then I aligned the ribbon to the back so that the edges matched then I sewed it onto the bag. I then embroidered Shelby's name onto the bag, and added a lil bow. Finally, I stitched the bag closed.

Now, I'll probably get her some goodies to go inside the bag and send it on it's merry way to school with Linsey.