1.25.2012

Cut to the quick

Can I say what an awesome Christmas present this has been? I've now cut out my third quilt (and several other smaller projects) with the same blade and have just taken the few minutes to sharpen it before each project. I think I might have to officially endorse this product... lol. It's not quite as sharp as a new blade but it works just fine. This latest quilt, I wasn't able to cut through more then four layers of high quality quilting cotton, whereas with the last quilt I could cut through 6 - 8 layers of batiks. So I'm not sure if it's any less sharp or if it's due to the difference in fabric. Still, I most certainly don't need to replace the blade yet.

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And yes here's a bit of the most recent quilting fabric to meet my blade. It's the quilt for the school auction. I initially was going to make a bed size quilt but was afraid I'd run out of time (due before Feb. 25th!) so I went with a nap size instead. I should be able to knock it out. Also might make a matching pillow but not sure I have enough of the cream color.... And yes, I am being totally *lazy* about the whole thing and I bought a kit (second one ever) just because I think the design and fabrics could appeal to a wide variety of people and I'm not really sure who will be bidding on it.

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1.15.2012

Composition Notebook Cover

I based this cover on these two patterns, Journal Cover Tutorial by Bloom and another Journal Cover Tutorial by Bloom for Moda Bakeshop that's a little more complete - it kinda fills in the blanks where the first one is lacking. I actually customized mine to make it fit a standard (US) composition notebook. Having never made anything like this before and trying to take care of a small person in-between it took me a couple of hours. I think I could probably make another one in half that time or easily less now. It was super fun to make and I could easily see how these could be addictive. I want to make a dozen more!

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1.09.2012

Buttercup Bag

My first finished project of the year. I made this sweet little bag for my friend's Birthday.

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