I couldn't help myself and I made another Amelie bag.Could you tell seeing this picture that there is something strange with this bag ?If you would say it is a miniature, you would be right. I love to make miniatures so I just had to try and make a miniature bag.The small bag is 35% from the original size and measures 4"x5" (10x 12.5 cm).Here are the fabric pieces and the paper templates. When I … [Read more...]
Batting
A few days ago I ordered a pack of batting samples from http://www.asding.com//. Today I received the order (thank you, Alison!) and inside the package I discovered...33 samples ! Hard to choose the best batting for my next projects...I have to sew a few samples. I saw for the first time wool batting ! Soft and nice to the touch ! I love it ! This reminds me how excited I was when I saw and … [Read more...]
How to make a card holder
I love origami. After I made my Pockets with Love, when I have a little time I like to play with paper.A few days ago I made a card holder. Here is the version made out of fabrics.If you want to make one, this is a quick and easy project, with four pockets (two on front and two on back). I used three different fabrics ( but it can be made even from one or two fabrics).I worked well with quilting … [Read more...]
Pretty Little Things
Did I say yesterday “Spring Sale” ? Yes, my patterns are on sale, but SPRING ??? Here is the picture I took this morning ! I hope this is the last snow ! Do you know who inspired me to make those pretty little things for little girls? Alexa ! She is the daughter of my Romanian friends who live in Atlanta. She is the only little girl in my family and among my friends and obviously, all I make … [Read more...]
Tilted squares- patchwork tutorial
Edited: pictures of the finished quilt here ! If you have not made yet tilted blocks, maybe someday you would like to try them, it's fun ! I will show you how to sew the quilt below. Here is the way I pieced this quilt top. The top has 42 (6x7) 12" blocks, 4" borders and measures about 80"x 92" (2x2.3 m). For the center of the blocks I used this striped fabric (Michael Miller) … [Read more...]
My new patterns- for bags !
In the last months so many people asked for a pattern for my bags and now I am happy (but more than happy, I am relieved !) that I finally finished them. First of all, I want to thank to a few friends who helped me a lot. They tested the patterns, made a few bags, reviewed the instructions and even my English, helped me find a name for them... Thank you Lynn, Marion, Janet, Renata, Michele ( … [Read more...]
Preview…
I just finished the cutest little purse I have ever made! I can’t show it yet, but I am so excited about it. It 's for a little girl. I keep it on my arm while I am walking through my house and looking in the mirror! So darn cute, you will see !All the last week I stitched bags and now I am writing tips for you ! Practicing is the best teacher!While I was stitching one of the bags I heard a … [Read more...]
My husband’s quilt
Thank you for the nice messages you sent me, I am feeling better...I am glad I can finally show you the quilt (well, the top) I made for my husband.Here is, I love it !!! My husband loves it too.I used a few suggestions you kindly offered me in a previous post... thank you !!!I managed to make it in time for February 14.It measures 80" X 90" ( 2 x 2.25 m ) and has 42 12" blocks.From this fabric I … [Read more...]
A post without title…
...too tired to think about this...This was a very bad week ( email issues, health problems...) and the week is not finished yet...But I have to work...and I have worked...really, you can see below... Pepe helped me,he worked even harder than me...look how tired he is...Now, let's make a blog friend happy and send her my "Pockets with Love". Congratulations Anna. Please send me your address.She is … [Read more...]
Wintery scenes
Here are a few pictures I took two weeks ago. This wonderful place, one hour away from where I live, is Fundata. It's considered one of the highest (if not the highest) settlements in Romania. Altitude varies between 1300-1400 meters (4200 -4600 feet).Click on pictures for a larger view.Ten days ago the temperature lowered until -28 degree Celsius( -18.4 degree Fahrenheit) in the night.I took this … [Read more...]
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