So I made a new box. This time, I like more the heart's shape. And I made a little heart purse too. One seam was a little tricky to sew... but just a little... Maybe it was because of the small size (it's only 1'' deep)...Maybe it will be easier to sew the second one. I love the ric-rac handle. I added a little piece of Velcro on the ends of the handle. But no more heart boxes, … [Read more...]
Heart Box
The first try... Not the best... I have to make some changes... I just can't learn some lessons. It is a prototype, why did I use the last piece of red polka dot fabric ? Have a great weekend, Geta … [Read more...]
Boxes with Love
You might remember the gift I sent to my friend Sanda for Christmas. I thought Sanda needs a container to keep all these together and because I couldn't find any beautiful tin for this purpose, I had to be creative and make my own tin. And because working with metal still has secrets for me (some day I will have to learn how to work with that wonderful Mod Podge), I had to work with … [Read more...]
New Fabric Boxes
I did not buy a new camera, I did not change the photographer, outside it is still winter and a cloudy weather so the next photos are not good at all...sorry... Here is a small part of what keeps me away from quilting. I started to make new boxes and now I can't stop. I finally find a use for this fabric! I fussy cut a few dolls... made a few boxes and now I am wondering what to make … [Read more...]
Happiness is…
Is it bad or is it good ?My newest addiction: dots! There will be lots of dots in my next quilts. Flannel for Alex:) Obsessed by apples too...and these are FAVORITES: "Wonderland" by MoMo, an older collection, and "Wrenly Wildfield" by Valori Wells Enjoy Sunday! … [Read more...]
Quilted Postcards
Do you remember them ? … [Read more...]
New Fabric Box
After the pretty little things I made (here and here) for Christmas I just had to make a box, too. I made an octagonal one... and I covered the top edges with organza ruffle trim. Making boxes is addictive! Different colors, different fabric combinations, different shapes and sizes, different edge treatments... Sorry for the bad pictures, my camera doesn't like red color. I hope you … [Read more...]
Christmas Ornaments
I am in love... with this pretty little thing I made last night... but especially with Fast2Fuse interfacing...This was the first try so I made it small... Fast2Fuse is a firm and heavy interfacing, is fusible on both sides. After I pieced the front, I used it to cut the interfacing and the backing.I fused the backing to the interfacing and finished the edges with zigzag stitches. Then I fused the … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Bags- Decorations
Last week I made my "Pockets with Love" in Christmas fabrics. Practice is the best teacher! If you bought my patterns, here are a few more tips. For a set I used a little heavier interfacing than I usually use and I broke two needles. If you want to make some pockets, stitch using Jeans/Denim needles #90/14. If you want to use them as gift bags or as decorations, you can make them … [Read more...]
This and that…
I am in love with Robert Kaufman fabrics. I am happy just looking at the pictures of their wonderful collections of fabrics.I just bought this fabric from the Holiday Flourish III collection and I think it is the most beautiful Christmas fabric I have ever had. Can’t wait to make something out of it. A kaleidoscope, I could not cut it for other thing than a kaleidoscope. I told you that I have the … [Read more...]