Saturday, December 21, 2019

Ca$h and Carry by Atkinson Designs



Not only are these little wallets adorable they

were so much fun to make
















Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Strawberry Pincushion






Pincushion pattern bought in Cook, Mn
Quilt Shop called Cabin Quilting.








Tuesday, September 3, 2019

More sewn bags

quilted by sewing machine



Friday, July 5, 2019

Improv Bag



This Improv Bag pattern is a "quilt-as-you-go" project.
The fabric was from Palm Springs, California.


Friday, June 7, 2019

Nurse small bag



Made this small bag with Nurse logos for a
graduate who is going to nursing school




Thursday, June 6, 2019

Cloth Organizer



This pattern was from Atkinson Designs and free
when you join the Facebook group called

"Groovy Girls Sewing Club"


There is also a video tutorial.

Fun project.


Thursday, May 30, 2019

Helix Mittens - Use left over yarn





I learned this helix technique from this youtube video.


Using two coordination yarns in two different weights (dk and 
worsted), I came up with this pattern to use up leftover yarn.
 This is not a tested pattern. 


Helix Mittens
Any weight yarn might work, I used two worsted on one pair and a DK and a worsted on another pair, both worked fine. 
Two complimentary colors

Size 4 Flexiflips (dp 4 or 5 will work also)
Co40 and join in the round with first color, then knit 10 stitches, place marker. (This is where you will change colors every round.). FYI each stitch is always knit with opposite color.
When you change colors it is key not to cross yarns and also make sure when picking up the alternate colored yarn that the previous stitch of that color is pulled to the size of all stitches.
Knit helix for 4.5 inches.
Mark for thumb. I start and the color change. K3. Knit the next 7 stitches with a piece of scrap yarn. Replace the 7 scrap yarn stitches back on to the left needle. Knit these 7 stitches again with color currently working with. Continue knitting helix for another 4.5 inches from scrap yarn.
Decrease 
Round 1. K1, K2tog 
Round 2. K around 
Round 3. K around 
Round 4. K 2tog around 
Round 5. K 2tog around

Break yarn and using a tapestry needle, draw yarn end through remaining stitches pulling together. Weave in ends
Thumb
With 2 needles, pick up 7 its along bottom and 7 its along top of scrap yarn (14) plus one stitch on either side of scrap yarn, total of 16 sts. Remove scrap yarn and knit helix until thumb comes up even with the tip of the thumb. Begin thumb decrease.
Round 1. K1. K2 tog, K repeat between * to end. (11 sts) 
Round 2. K1. K2tog 5 times (6sts)

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Seek and Find Bags aka I Spy Bags

these are not yet filled.


Made these seek and find bags for church boutique.  Here's what I did.

Cut out a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square of plastic.



Cut out four 1 1/2  x 5 1/2 pieces of fabric.  (Fussy cut if 
using detailed fabric and be mindful of orientation.). Sew onto
plastic with right sides of fabric together and plastic
sandwiched between. These are the sides of your bag.  I used 1/4 inch seams throughout.




Yellow X marks plastic



Next, measure the width of the piece you just finished and
cut four 1 1/2 inch pieces by what you measured.  Should be about
seven inches but measure twice and cut once.
Sew the top and bottom pieces on as you did the sides.  Again
being mindful of fabric orientation.



You can finger press or use a pressing cloth.  This is the front
of your bag completed.

Next cut two square pieces the size of your front.  This
will be approximately 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 but measure and square up all pieces.


Next make a handle (optional).  I cut a 2 1/2 inch piece by
about 6-7 inches.  Folded it together the long way and pressed.
Open up piece and fold long edges to center then in half.  Top
stitch the fold in half for handle.



Now put right sides of front and back together putting
handle inside one of the ends.  Place on top of the wrong
side square that will end up inside plastic.  You will have four
layers.  


Red circle is the opening you should leave.  I did some
stitching on the open edge before starting.

Sew bag together leaving an opening and turn
right side out.


The red circle is where you will add you items to find and
whatever filler you are using.  I used Poly Pellets.

Hand sew with hidden stitch to close.



Lastly, I made a printed list of items along with a picture and
attached to the handle.


Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Advent Xmas Trees




Felt Advent Calendar Christmas Trees made
for Church Boutique.  






Not sure what's going in it, might candy or dog biscuits.  Not up to me.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

Paris Makeup Bag




Makeup Bag for a friend who's graduating from high school and getting a trip to Paris.







Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Garment sewing 101



Tried my hand at garment sewing with this top pattern from NEWLOOK, by Simplicity #6347

Soooo many mistakes but not noticeable with this light weight fabric I bought cheap at SR Harris.  Total for fabric was $12.99.

Will try again.






Saturday, February 23, 2019

Yumi the Unicorn


Yumi the Unicorn



This body is made out of micro fleece for softness.  Worked just fine.  Yarn for mane and tail.  Below is a link to the pattern.



Thursday, February 21, 2019

Sewing Patterns for DUMMIES

Apron made from Simplicity pattern #9565





These two made in 2021 to use up old fabric.  For give away or boutique.