first embroidery attempT

first embroidery attempt 001
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I bought a new sewing machine this summer++++++++Janome 11,000 Special Edition+++++and finally yesterday I got up my nerve to try to embroidery something. I did a built in design of flowers-of course-my passion at the moment. I was pleased with the design and plan on putting it on a purse or make up bag soon.

I first made a quilt and several purses and accessories and finally yesterday I thought-I have got to face my fears!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband wants me to monogram all his shirts with George. lol

bags made with bosal interfacings

bags made with bosal interfacings 012
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I am always looking for new and improved products for myself and for my online stores. Especially in interfacing, which make or break a bag. As bags are my passion, that is what I concentrate on the most.
I read about Bosal interfacing on someone's online site as used for a purse pattern. I contacted the company to get samples and have met up with the nicest guy ever. Drew Serbin. He sent me samples and I sewed all weekend making a bag, a make up bag and a cell phone case. Yesterday (Monday) I sent him p ictures and he posted them on his company's site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Truly an honor for me. Check it out
http://www.bosalonline.com/bosal_news_info.html

pincushion pins

pincushion pins
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I found out how to make the straight pins better so they will stand up instead of be perpendicular. I need to buy a heat gun for embossing I think. Anyway I do like these but they are not exactly what I wanted.The new pattern uses stamps instead of tracing and drawing. Of course, I need to get stamps and the gun and resin glue and hopefully I will be all set.
This is a work in process. h a ha

first flower

first flower
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This is the first attempt and I did use felt. However, my felt is flimsy and I am wondering where people get the stiffer felt???????????
I got this at Hobby Lobby. I wonder if I could have starched it?
I attached this to my eyeglass case.

2nd flower

flower 2nd flower
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I have so many friends from Brazil and Portugal and their bags are awesome. They put flowers on everything and now I am trying to make flowers.
This is my second sttempt using fabric and this one is flat. Right after I made this I found another friends who makes them pufffy stuffed. Now, of course, I am wanting to make puffy stuffed ones too,
I have ordered 4 books, bought patterns, printed out pictures, and am all ready. h a ha
Then I found some already made on Etsy and of course I ordered several for patterns.
A friend wrote me and told me she uses a machine to make her flowers. What a surprise. Now, of course, I want the machine. SizzixBig Shot.

second birdie sling

second birdie sling
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Here's a peak at the inside of the birdie sling with pockets on both sidea. Don't you love the circles?

second birdie sling

second birdie sling
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I absolutely love Amy Butler's patterns and this one is my all time favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Birdie Sling. What a great purse to look at and to carry. It is so comfortable and the way she does the straps it rounds out and looks and stays great. I am carry my first one-the pink one- but I think this will be my fall one or maybe I will carry it now.

mod fabric from years ago

mod fabric from years ago
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Well. when I first found this fabric, 10 years ago, I thought it was tacky. Now, I think it is awesome and wish the picture did it justice. It is bright pink and I feel the birth of another big baggy jobo coming. I laid it out on my kitchen table to take the picture and decided it would make an adorable tablecloth. I love the wild flowered fabrics and I am not alone. I have so many friends through Flickr who make the most fabulous bags with gorgeous fabrics and wonderful embellishments. They are teaching me.
So many are in Brazil and their creativity and talent is awesome.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pincushion pins

pincushion pins
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I found this tutorial for making stick pins with shrinky dinky and I wanted to try it, I made flowers and a butterfly and a couple ladybugs. I had to take the pincushion outside to get a good picture.

pincushion

pincushion
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Well, I finally made a pincushion I like. I found the pattern in a book I had on hand and didna't even know I had it. It is called Bags, Pillows, and Pincushions by Better Homes and Gardens

pincushion

pincushion
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I have been collecting pincushion pictures and patterns and finally decided yest erday was the day to try to make one for myself. I seem to be able to make big things easier than little...anyway, I think it turned out kinda cute first try and all. I will make another one soon. I found a pattern posted by a girl that is made using a babyfood jar and it is adorable. Hope mine will be too.

Candy from Germany

Candy from Germany
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I have been saving this candy while I am dieting but it is really hard. My friend Elfriede went to Germany and Switzerland and Austria and brought me some things and of course she knows I love chocolate.
I already ate some of the candy she gave me for Easter, after Eastera because I gave up candy for Lent.