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Victoria Findlay Wolfe is probably best known for her series on double wedding ring quilts and won Best in Show for her “Double Edged Love” quilt at Quilt Con 2013. Her modern interpretation of the traditional double wedding ring quilt challenged quilters to think about how they can tell their stories through their quilts. Even though I knew a bit …
When I was putting together my Quilty Bucket List, I mentioned that one possible bucket list item would be to take a class with Jacquie Gering. While it was not one of my official list items, I have always wanted to take one. When I saw she was teaching “Scrappy Improvisation” at Road to California, I signed up immediately. [threecol_one][/threecol_one] …
Have you ever wanted to know more about improvisational quilting (also known as improv quilting)? Did you know that the improv quilting category had the most entries for Quilt Con 2015? Modern quilters are making improv quilts! Up until very recently, I assumed improv quilting was completely random and unorganized. After researching improv quilting and taking classes with some of …
Have you ever decided the night before an event that you “need” something new to wear? Yeah, that’s me. I picked up this amazing print at a small local fabric store near me and instantly knew it had to be a shirt. After making my first Bess Top (pattern by imagine gnats), I decided to make another one. For this …
For my first garment of the Learn More, Sew More garment challenge, I decided I wanted to make a top. After checking out all of my options and thinking back to my Sorbetto top, I decided to go with a Bess Top by imagine gnats. Since I am a “plus size” girl, I wanted a top that looked good on …
Most quilters buy exclusively quilting cottons for their quilts. With garments, there is a huge variety of choices. Similar to the overwhelming feeling of choosing interfacing, fabric choices for garments is a whole new world. Thankfully, Rachael from imagine gnats is here to share some information about types of fabric commonly used for garment sewing. Take it away, Rachael… FABRICS 101 when …
Similar to the process of making a bag, sewing together a garment requires thinking about how fabric can make a three dimension shape. There are many techniques involved in the process and each garment needs to be adjusted to the person. That sounds scary and a lot of work! This month, I am tackling this challenge by presenting podcasts with garment …
We have explored zippers, double welt pockets for those times you don’t want to use a zipper and talked about interfacing. Clover and Violet even provided us with a gorgeous free pattern for their Pepper Tote. In case you are still looking for a tested free bag tutorial to apply your skills, here are a few of my favorites. Lined Drawstring Bag …
When bags (or garments!) need more stability, interfacing is often added to the piece. But when you go to the craft store, this is what you see: Where do you start? Which interfacing do you need? Here’s the 411: Types of Interfacing Interfacing comes in woven, non-woven and knit. Each interfacing type functions like the fabric equivalent. So woven interfacing …
As we continue with our bag making challenge, Alicia from Swoon Patterns has graciously written a tutorial to make a double welt pocket. These pockets are perfect alternatives to zipper pockets and transform bags into something “handmade”. Here is the tutorial! (And don’t forget to read to the end! There is a special giveaway!) Tutorial: Double Welt Pocket
When I was brainstorming ideas for the bag making skill challenge for Learn More, Sew More, the first maker who came to mind was Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness. Her bags also look “handmade” and not necessary “homemade”. They are trendy and can be made from supplies you can normally find at a craft store. Aside from her superb …
On Monday, Jennie from Clover & Violet provided a fantastic tutorial on Zipper Pockets. I teased told you she also created a free bag pattern for the Learn More, Sew More challenge! Guess what!?! Today is your lucky day. 🙂 Let me introduce… the Pepper Tote! Is that like the cutest tote ever!?! You can read more about the tote …
For our next giveaway in the Bag Making portion of the Learn More, Sew More challenge, I am pleased to offer a lucky winner a pattern of their choice from Dog Under My Desk. Check out all of your possible choices! Erin’s patterns are well researched, tested and full of pictures! As a visual learner, I appreciate the amount …
Wow!! You guys love Zip It!! So do I! I wish I could give everyone a gift certificate but the winner is: Congratulations, Lucy!
If you have read through my blog before, you know I love making bags. There is this one, this one, and oh yeah, this one! I love the challenge of making a new bag so I am hoping you will too! When I talk to other sewists about bags, there seem to be two common concerns. First, there is the …
