Weekly Update - January 2, 2016
Hello Crafty Sewing Ladies, Thank you to all the ladies who came
with machines and willing to sew sew sew for the cat hammocks. We still
have a stack (or two) of fabrics cut to size, strips for corners cut to
size, just take a quick sew around twice and then ready for kitty cages
and those funny furry purrers to cuddle in.
We
looked at the "Memory Pillows" - they are really fun, quick, memorable
projects. We'll get the directions in pdf form and do a complete demo
again soon for everyone. Here is a Facebook posting that is very dear
and it is about one of these very pillows. I'm including the Facebook
link:
UFO
#1 - done; 51 more to go!!! This week my UFO was a quilt made for one
of my sisters-in-law who does a lot of travel. It depicted cities
around the country in city skyline fabrics, of course, the Twin Towers
that were destroyed by Islamic Terrorists on 9/11/2001 was one of the
skylines. We must never forget!! Technique shared: Faux Piping
Binding - I've used it before, but this time around really acquired a
complete appreciation for this easy-to-learn and use binding method. It
is now my favorite binding method and one I'll be using all year long
as I complete projects each week. I achieved the easiest mitered
corners that I've done in years!! I've attached two pdf for this
binding method. One is 3 pages and one is 6 pages, don't print all the
pages, just the ones you need if you want to try this out. There are
good pictures in these pdfs.
Every now
& then something so creative and inventive comes along on Facebook
or in a newsletter that I've got to include in our club's weekly email.
Such is this ingenious idea of sewing pillowcases together, stuffing
with pillows, and wallah you instantly have a roll up bed for little (or
big) ones. Check out the picture attached. And I've included the
Facebook link if you want to see it there.
Show & Tell:
Susan Morris - Zipper Pouch
Lois Rose - Multiple - it's been weeks remember - quilt, gucci dogbed (Helen Lawrie style), applique
(Note: The quilt top was one of Micki's UFOs, I just backed, quilted and bound it.)
JoAnn Colin
- quilt and blanket - OK, I've thought this before and now I'm saying
it... this lady and fleece were meant to be together! JoAnn makes
wonderful quilt/blankets with fleece - she has a gift with fleece and
quilting!!!
Ruth Campbell - made "calm" pillowcases and
we're thinking that the women abuse shelter in Ocala will be sharing
these with ladies who will need "calm" in their lives - thanks Ruth!!
Cynthia Fellows-White - Ladies, this gal works for Original Sewing! You know the company that puts on the big Original Sewing & Quilting Expos around the country, and one close by in Lakeland, FL, every March!! What a hoot she is now coming to our little sewing social club Saturday afternoons here in The Villages!! She shared with us an adorable key FOB she likes to make and give away for gifts. We'll definitely look closely at these soon and maybe do this project one week because it is handy and yes, makes an absolute great little gift to personalize.
Marge
MacCullay - precisely and beautifully cut up 80 plus 10 inch squares
which are being made into a beautiful rag charity quilt for a child -
can't wait to see it!!
Next Saturday
- going to just call it Sit & Sew at this point. We need demos!!!
I'll have something to share for sure - always do - and already this
week working on my UFO#2 that has echo quilting going on. It's a man's
quilt so I'm sticking with nothing too frilly to "pretty". Let's see
where this takes me - maybe some prairie points, too.
Oh - and next Saturday, we're going to look at TABLE RUNNERS - square and oblong, maybe round, too!! Lots of patterns to choose from!!
Take care, have a good week, and God bless,
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(¸.·´ (¸.·' Micki MacCumbee
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(¸.·´ (¸.·' Micki MacCumbee
Club Leader, Fabric Fun Arts & Crafts
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