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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

May for Me

I am participating in the May for Me project at Hillbilly Handworks. We are doing a mystery sew along which should be fun!! Got the first stitchery pattern today, and it is a cutie. I'm excited to get this party started, lol. I'll post things as I get them finished.


I'll also be blogging from time to time telling exactly what I am doing "just for me".

Later,
WilmaNC

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Another Tote Bag

I finished another tote bag, and I must say it's way bigger then the last one.


For some reason, probably because I didn't read all the instructions before I started, I thought this was a "tote bag". But it turned out to be an overnight bag, which in the end is way better!! I love it! You would think the name of the pattern:
Weekender Travel Tote would have been a clue. Go here to get the pattern.

Later,
WilmaNC

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Tote bag

I made a cute little tote bag. Seems like everything I make is coming from my Bliss fabric win. I'm trying to see how much I can get out of those fat quarters, and I still have lots left....

Anyway, here's a picture of the tote:



And here you can see how BIG it is:


Thought it made a really sweet key chain. I got this pattern from some really nice tutorials at Em ay kay ee. I have been into bag making for some reason. Using up that Bliss fabric, lol.

In my present quilting frenzy, I have made quite a mess of my work area. But, I never get tired of cleaning up the same space over and over. I always find something I thought I had lost.



Every time I want to put a quilt on the frame, I have to find somewhere to put all the "stuff" I have put there. So, maybe today will be the day for cleaning up.

Might as well get to it....unless I find something else to do.

Later,
WilmaNC

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Cute Things!!!!

I started making a few things yesterday and finished them up today. Let me say that I LOVE having little great granddaughters, they are so fun to sew for.

I saw somewhere a picture about taking a t-shirt, trimming it off, and sewing a skirt to the bottom, and I wanted to try it. So, here are my first two attempts.



They look big, but they are really little dresses, lol. The t-shirts are size 18 months. And I kept the selvedges at the bottom, so I didn't have to hem. She will look so cute in these!!

Then, while looking at blogs, I found this pattern for a "camera case". I'm going to use it for a small wallet though. I love the way the handles loop. Oh, might as well give credit to the designer, lol. I bought it from her Keyka's site:


I will probably make more of those to put in the shop, or give as gifts.

Another beautiful day here in NC. We're going to go play golf here pretty soon.

Later,
WilmaNC

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

3 more Heartstrings

I finished quilting and binding 3 more Heartstrings quilts. A volunteer(s) pieced the quilts, my sister, Roma, donated the backing and batting, and I quilted and bound them. All 3 will go to the GAL office in Asheville, NC.




Later,
WilmaNC

Monday, April 4, 2011

Thread!!! But no Trip, sigh.

I didn't get to go to Ohio, there was some freezing rain that morning, so I decided to stay home. Was really sorry to miss the kids, but I will see them again soon.

Spent the weekend quilting and binding 3 more Heartstrings quilts. They are washed and dried and ready to donate to the Guardian ad Litem office in Asheville. I'll take pictures and show you.

I did try a new thread (to me) while quilting these out. It is Signature thread, 100% Long Staple Cotton 3000/yds, for 6.95 a cone. I didn't have to change any settings or tension when changing from Aurifil to the Signature, and the price is sooo much lower. I have found a new thread for my retirement.

They have a lot of colors too, and for that price, I plan to try to get them all, one or two at a time, lol.

Go to KenQuilt to see the selection.

Today we're going to cash out all of our change and go to the casino in Cherokee. Then after about a half hour (that's how long it takes us to lose out money...) we will go check out the new visitors center and hike a trail for our daily walk. Should be a good day.

Later,
WilmaNC