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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Denim Storage Container

 
 
 
This is the one I mentioned we keep our bread in on the kitchen counter.




My New Project! Fabric Storage baskets


I love things in containers and not strewn all over the counters or dresser tops or bathroom, etc. Last year I made a denim container using Jen Giddens free tutorial and we use it to keep our bread in on the counter. It holds 3 loaves of bread standing end for end. It is adorable. I am fairly sure I posted a pic of it.

I was browsing through the free projects at sew4some.com and found some baskets and decided to make one. I made the read and blue one I posted and decided it could be made alittle easier. I like easy.
For it I had used the sew in craft type interfacing from Therm o Web which I love. I forgot that I was supposed to turn the edges under and iron it and when I got to that step I realized it was too thick to work. So, I added a strip of fabric along the top to turn under and it worked out ok. Then when I added the rick rack to the lining, it was alittle redious going around the circle so I decided next time I would not do it that way.

Anyway, by the time I finished the first one I had completely changed the pattern. LOL

When I made the second one, I used Therm o Web fusible fleece on both inner and outer and it worked wonderful.

I also sewed the rick rack on the lining before I sewed the lining together.
That was a mistake, which I later fixed.

Anyway I am going to make another one and take pictures of the steps for those of you who are interested in making one.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Side View


Side View
Originally uploaded by sewspurses
If anybody wants to know where the tutorial is let me know.

new bag I made with Moda Vintage Modern

I just love this fabric and had to make something. I got this tutorial from friend toby who found it on google. She is a Private I.
It has tons of pockets and inside pockets have elastic. I think it is really a baby bag.

salad I made for dinner


salad I made for dinner
Originally uploaded by sewspurses

Quilt #5 with matching baby bag


Quilt #4


Quilt #4
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Quilt #4 for Appalachian Outreach


Tri color tomato


Tri color tomato
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Storage basket sew4home.com


Storage basket
Originally uploaded by sewspurses
I found this tutorial at sew4home.com and made this basket. i just love their site and their tutorials are the BEST.
Great directions and tons of pictures.
I put this in the kitchen beside my coffee pot and put my creamer and fiber powder in it,

My friend Stephanie the Retina doc

This was taken at her office when she received the quilt. She loved it.

Gift from Barb Jolly


Goift from Barb Jolly
Originally uploaded by sewspurses
I just love this mini quilt friend Barb made for me. What a delightful surprise.

Sew along Bag


Sew along Bag
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Here's a shot of the zipper closure.

Sew along Bag


Sew along Bag
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We had a sew along sponsored by Toby in our sewingtotebagsandpurses yahoo group and this is my bag.

Apologetix Lead Singer and Michael

We went to a concert last weekend at a church in Ohio and Apologetix band was there. Michael knows the lead singer here in the picture. We had a great time. Wonderful Christian Music.

Tomato bag tutorial #4


Tomato bag tutorial #4
Originally uploaded by sewspurses
All finished so easy. I turned the top uner twice and sewed across first. Then I sewed on the handles. Next I sewed up the sides, which I had edgestitched. Lastly, I boxed the corners.
This pattern would work great for christmas bags for gifts or whatever. You could quilt your own fabric or use a heavier fabric.

Tomato bag tutorial #3


Tomato bag tutorial #3
Originally uploaded by sewspurses
Next I made an x for stability.

Tomato bag handle tutorial #2

Then, i turned it up and sewed across the bottom and the top.

Tomato bag handle tutorial #1

First I laid the handle down about 1/2" from the top and sewed across.

Tomato bags for sharing our garden

George raised a fabulous tomato garden this summer and he suggested I made tomato bags for our friends. Here they are. We thought they would return them for a refill but only Lovey did. LOL I did intend for them to keep them too. People loved the bags. I used Moda quilted fabrics and webbing and I figured out how to do the handles and they stoof up straight.

Beautiful coasters and bracelet from heather my friend

My Friend Heather made these wonderful coasters and beautiful bracelet for me!!!!! I was trying to buy them from her as she sells things. She would not take the money.
I have the coasters in the bathroom and the office and I even let George use one. LOL Every time I see them I think of her. Such a sweetheart.

Hello luscious moda layer cake quilt

I made this for my Retina Specialist who has been so wonderful to me and watched me so closely and helped me so much. But more importantly because she is such a great friend.

My Son



Originally uploaded by sewspurses
Every Thursday he and I get together for dinner and Bible Study. He is my teacher. The Holy Spirit guides us and we always learn something and laugh and have a great time.

Better View



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Diaper Bag



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Baby Quilt #2



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Sewing for Charity -Appalachian Outreach WV



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I made some baby quilts and a diaper bag for people in WV and Ky who have a need due to flooding and things like that. I joined a group on Yahoo who make hats and send things they kniw. I don't know but I can make quilts. So, I just sent off the first box of things.