Posted on November 6, 2016November 4, 2016 in Quilting, sewing

Warm & Quilted Tote

Lately I haven’t been feeling like being on the computer because of all the new parts of life. There has been plenty to blog about, but not as much of my energy to go around. With the colder weather I’m sure I will find my way inside…maybe!

This tote is for one of my dearest friends. She is a strong, well-spoken, hardworking, fun, silly woman, and is always there for those in her life. She loves the world and the people in it.

She is classic, graceful, with a pop of daring, and the colors and lines of this bag attempt to capture those qualities.

Thanks for stopping by!

Posted on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 in Quilting, sewing

A Quilted Bag

Machine quilting is one of my favorite activities because I love the way quilted lines texture the fabric. This quilted bag came in to being for a friend’s birthday gift. It is sturdy and brightly colored. The fabric is a combination of recent acquisitions and old fabrics waiting to be used.

A close up on the handles.

The inside is not quilted. I used the School of Sewing‘s construction, with some personalized touches, such a size and fabrics.

What type of handmade gifts do you like to give?

Posted on October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 in Appliqué, Quilting, sewing

Finally Bound

These projects waited on binding for some time. Both applique patterns are by Carolyn Friedlander. The first is from Creativebug, a website that offers amazing tutorials.

This project is from Savor Each Stitch, but this is the backside. Check out the front here.

Posted on September 5, 2016September 5, 2016 in Weaving

Finished Tumbling Blocks Weave

This piece is successfully ironed to the stabilizer, and awaiting final orders. Overall this project contains five fat quarters and a half yard of fabric.

The video I used for instruction was T Jayes’. I paused it after direction until I understood the weave. It’s simple, a lot of fun, and the results are stunning.

I haven’t decided what to do with the piece yet, but it seems like it would make a great mat for a baby bag…and I have a design sketched to try it out on!

Happy Monday! What have you been making? Thanks for stopping by!

Posted on August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 in photography, Sights

I Spy With a Camera’s Eye

Right before dawn rains.

A westward crack in Red Rock Canyon’s parking lot.

Juniper bush in July.

Red Rock Canyon.

Light over rocks.

The moon a cat’s nose and the dawn peeping.

What have you been seeing?

Posted on July 16, 2016 in Free-Motion, Quilting, sewing

Scraps Tote

This tote first started coming together in April, but was set aside for other projects. It caught my eye the other day. I scoped out the previous work, and found I was at the final steps of construction. The instructions are from The School of Sewing.