This Week

I made some more pretty Wash Cloths for my Etsy shop.

A set of Burp Cloths.  

Old eyes need a little help.

 

Working on some more Wash cloths.  These are quick and easy.  Can be used for bathing or in the kitchen.  100% cotton.

Hemmed another pair of skorts for my Niece.  

DONE!

Etsy Pictures.  

Just finished

I made a gift box for someone.

 

Kitchen towels, Alma Mater & Just for fun.  

Pretty Bathroom Towels. I'll let her wash away the stabilizer.

And then just for fun, some little bags.  I might make more for my store booth.  Think I'll gift these to my nieces.  

I am still learning about stabilizer and I recently found some I really like.  I was using Light Tearaway 1.5oz.  I ran out and went to buy more and bought Tear N Wash.  It is similar in weight and feel of the light tearaway but washes away.  I still use clear stabilizer on the top and it too washes away.  

I was struggling with that darn bird. I hate to admit, to get 4 towels I had to stitch out 7 times.  Two are not too bad and I think I will put on a quilt for my daughters, they are alum.  The third was a mess.  It all came down hooping.  I finally switched to my large square hoop, kept the position of the bird alone instead of flipping 90 degrees.  I did move the bird to the place I wanted but with my square loop I was able to ensure the towel was held firm along with stabilizer.  

I use to get so nervous when embroidering.  I have come to learn that it just takes some practice and a little knowledge which I have gained via trial and error.  Machines I have owned:  Brother PE (15 years ago), Janome 350E, Singer Futura, Janome 11000SE and now Baby Lock Destiny II. 

All good machines but with each up grade, definite improvement.  The Janome 110000SE is an awesome machine, you can pick one up used for a good price.  Make sure you get all the hoops. 

I have also learned to use good thread.  It's worth the money to avoid the headache.  I use Robinson-Anton because I can buy it locally and it's good thread.  I also use Sulky without any issue.  I have had problems any time I have tried to use Coat & Clark for embroidery.  I have lots of Coat & Clark embroidery thread so now I use it now for quilting if the stitching will be seen.  I use Schmetz Gold embroidery needles.  I love them!  I travel often and make sure I hit up quilt stores along the way.  

I'm going to Texas soon,  Time allowing I will post pictures of some of my favorite stores in the San Antonio area.   Happy Stitching!

Another Quilt Done!!

Done and ready for the craft sale! You can see the floral quilt stitch made with my Singer Futura Quintet.

I hope to get more quilt designs. A new friend, Berneice showed me some she had titled Baltimore quilt designs. She has a Brother embroidery machine and a brand new Viking Epic, ooohhhh! The Baltimore quilt designs came on a CD she bought from her Brother dealer.
I really enjoined making this quilt. Yesterday, I purchased more fabric, like I don't have enough, for more quilts. Look out Etsy, here I come, LOL!

I think I might have a surplus, LOL!

And some more. . .

That's just some, my goal, to stitch it all! A little crochet on the side.

Happy sewing, crocheting, cross stitching, relaxing!

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Getting done, More Quilt fun

I'm making another quilt. I plan to donate it to the church craft sale. I've made chevron and what I call strip quilts so I thought I'd try simple blocks. I cut out 5.5" squares, finished 5" squares. Now remember, I'm a self taught sewer/quilter so I may be using incorrect terminology.

I used my Janome for the straight lines, Eliose is my main gal, we stitch everything together.

A tight work space but it worked.

I just bought this gal, but classic me. I bought this gorgeous machine and it sat for a couple of months before I could work up the confidence to use her. In the mean time, I've misplaced the bobbin case and part of the power cord for the bobbin winder. Lucky for me, I took a "fun" part time job with our local Viking store and will be able to order the right parts first time out. You never know when you're hunting on the internet if you've ordered the right part or if it's actually made by the company.

I did some decorative stitching on my Singer Futura Quintet.

Sandy, in action, LOL!

I'll post again after I have the quilt binding on. Wish me luck, usually I put on piping or gathered satin around the edges. This will be the first time I actually bind my quilt the traditional way.

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Another hair piece, and still learning to post pictures (pic heavy)

This haIr piece is for Vera Cruz. I am trying pictures with Flickr. Much better.

Here is one of the tops I am making.

Jalisco skirt one, just needs new waistband, and if time allows lace repair.

Jalisco two needs waist band.

A new Sinaloa for the first one who pays the $80.

I think I can make ths work and not drop out of site for long periods.

My messy sewing room

Now I must sleep. Worked last night an have to work tonight. Blog u soon!