Just about halfway there. Just need to stitch the bag together and then the lining. I'm getting excited and already planning Weekender #2!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Weekender Bag - Progress
Oh my, I've actually made some progress on my weekender bag! I didn't get it done in time for Vegas with the girls, but it WILL be done in time for our Oregon Coast trip! I have to say that I think my new Juki has made ALL the difference in the ease of this process. I do <3 that machine!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sweet Pouch Swap
And check out her sweet top stitching! This is one of my favorite parts of the pouch:
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Lucky Post Number THIRTEEN!!
What to post, oh what to post? I don't want to waste lucky #13 on something drab and boring, I want it to be spectacular, awesome, full of the amazing. So much pressure...
I suppose I will introduce the most recent additions to my Happy Sewing Family and blather on and on about all their glory ;)
#1 - my birthday was last week and although not planned as a birthday gift, coincidentally I purchased my brand new Juki TL-2010q. I was initially looking at a Juki due to my foray into the Amy Butler Weekender bag. I was sure none of my current machines would handle that baby. As I continued to research, I realized all the other great benefits of the workhorse that is the Juki.
I think my 2 favorite features (I can't choose just one!) are first that when you stop sewing (lift you foot off the presser foot) you actually stop sewing. The machine stops on a dime. I don't get those extra stitches past where I thought I'd stopped that you sometimes (read: ALWAYS) see on the computerized machines.
My 2nd fav feature is the knee lift. Oh. Me. Gee. I had never used one before but it is a seamless addition (for me) and bursting with the awesome. Imagine stopping (on a dime, mind you) and being able to lift the presser foot (up to 12mm) while adjusting the fabric, with both hands, at the same time! It's magical.
#2 - labor day was also last week(end) and that means sales. Lots and lots of sales. It's no secret that I've wanted a long arm machine FORever. I blogged about it here, describing my LAQ class experience and lust for a machine. Wellllllll, they were on SALE last weekend! 36 months with zero interest to be precise and I bought one! Not the top of the line, like I wanted, but rather the middle of the road, with some room to grow.
Say hello to my new Tin Lizzie 18, LAQ machine!
I suppose I will introduce the most recent additions to my Happy Sewing Family and blather on and on about all their glory ;)
#1 - my birthday was last week and although not planned as a birthday gift, coincidentally I purchased my brand new Juki TL-2010q. I was initially looking at a Juki due to my foray into the Amy Butler Weekender bag. I was sure none of my current machines would handle that baby. As I continued to research, I realized all the other great benefits of the workhorse that is the Juki.
I think my 2 favorite features (I can't choose just one!) are first that when you stop sewing (lift you foot off the presser foot) you actually stop sewing. The machine stops on a dime. I don't get those extra stitches past where I thought I'd stopped that you sometimes (read: ALWAYS) see on the computerized machines.
My 2nd fav feature is the knee lift. Oh. Me. Gee. I had never used one before but it is a seamless addition (for me) and bursting with the awesome. Imagine stopping (on a dime, mind you) and being able to lift the presser foot (up to 12mm) while adjusting the fabric, with both hands, at the same time! It's magical.
#2 - labor day was also last week(end) and that means sales. Lots and lots of sales. It's no secret that I've wanted a long arm machine FORever. I blogged about it here, describing my LAQ class experience and lust for a machine. Wellllllll, they were on SALE last weekend! 36 months with zero interest to be precise and I bought one! Not the top of the line, like I wanted, but rather the middle of the road, with some room to grow.
Say hello to my new Tin Lizzie 18, LAQ machine!
I'm so excited about this baby that I just might pee my pants! I got her with the Phoenix frame, which is the sturdier IMO and has room to grow, should I decide I need more throat. I don't yet have possession of this beauty but am told she will be delivered some time next week. I can't wait *Swoon*
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
BFF Birthday Gift GIFTED
The Indian Summer Lone Star wall quilt is DONE. Finally. I made this with a fat eighth of Indian Summer from Westwood Acres (LOVE that shop!). I knew when I saw it that I had to make my BFF Ms. ChiefEagle something for her upcoming birthday. I knew I wanted to make something that related to her Native American heritage but was modern and fresh. I used the tutorial by Janice at Better Off Thread as inspiration, using the diamond method taught by the Craftsy course Diamond Quilt Designs. More about the beginning of this quilt here.
I was planning on making a pillow for her couch. Yeah, right up until the finished "top" was over 24"x24". There was a momentary pause at that point where I had to decided WTF I was going to do with it now. Wall quilt came to mind and I went with it. Frankly, I love how it turned out. Quilting was done on my new Juki TL-2010q (more on that later :) ). I think it turned out well too (much better than the results I'd gotten on my Viking QDII) but YOU be the judge ...
I was planning on making a pillow for her couch. Yeah, right up until the finished "top" was over 24"x24". There was a momentary pause at that point where I had to decided WTF I was going to do with it now. Wall quilt came to mind and I went with it. Frankly, I love how it turned out. Quilting was done on my new Juki TL-2010q (more on that later :) ). I think it turned out well too (much better than the results I'd gotten on my Viking QDII) but YOU be the judge ...
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| Front |
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| Back complete with Quilt Sleeve (oooooooooh-aaaaaaaah) |
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| Close up of the Quilt Sleeve & some of the quiliting |
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