tag: quilting
Pixelated Quilt - The Tenth
For the unfamiliar, this is a pixelated quilt titled THE TENTH, that I made of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor from BBC's Doctor Who. I had seen some pixelated quilts previously and knew that one...
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Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner
1 commentIt was 100% upcycled using blue jeans and cargo pants. Each flower and leaf was made separately, and then joined using whipstich to make a very original applique table runner. Each flower and leaf...
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Upcycled Cargo Pants, Quilted Front
Upcycled Cargo Pants and Corte or Tipical Guatemalan material (very sturdy) was quilted into a medium size tote bag. It is fully lined using recycled lining from a dress. The back of the bag has a...
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Wine theme table topper
This was my second quilt being a christmas present for my mom in the Netherlands.
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Primitive Patchwork Table- Runner
One thing that all people who sew have in common is fabric scraps! I'm always looking for projects that put them to good use. Which is why I love patchwork, there are so many possiblities. I...
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Book Giveaway: "Quilt Love"
244 commentsBook giveaway: "Quilt Love, Simple Projects to Stitch & Treasure" by Cassandra Ellis.
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Free Motion Quilted Tote Bag
2 commentsThis was my first attempt at free motion quilting, which I applided to all of the pattern on the fabric. The fabric pieces are home dec remnants. Once again I used thermo fleece as the batting...
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Turn Your Special Textiles into Something Special to Wear
14 commentsHere's a way to make a garment from pieces of home textiles and preserve some memories at the same time.
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Dressing Gown made from old silk shirts
2 commentsThe Quilt My Stash contest gave me inspiration (and motivation) to do something with my collection of old silk shirts. They were out of fashion and well worn but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of...
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bags from scraps
1 commentI found myself with a sewing room full of scraps and looked for something to do with them all. I started making bags and totes as gifts. The black and white is of my own design, with just stitich in...
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Quilted projects from my stash
# 1 - African fabric from Kenya that I brought back from a mission trip to teach basic Sewing Skills to Mums that have disabled children so they can use these skills to help earn money for supporting...
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Black Star Vest
This is the second vest I made to wear. It also has snap closures and could be worn as a top.
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Cowboy Vest
After making quilts for a number of years, I decided I needed to 'wear' my quilts. I made 2 vests - this blue one and a black one from pieces from my stash. I used snaps for closure.
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My M2 Jacket
1 commentMy version of this jacket began with the M2Again jacket pattern by Elaine Waldschmitt, which seemed the perfect scrappy stash jacket. I used many many different fabrics both batik and quilting cotton...
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Tantalizing Tote
This tote bag was inspired by seeing a photo of a guild hand quilting a project for a charitable raffle. I loved the block they were using and set out to find it. A similar block is pictured in the...
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Embroidered-Jig Saw-Name-Circle Quilts
Embroidery family names on a quilt in a jig saw puzzle style. I usually use discarded blue jeans. Cut 8in. circles from two different fabrics & batting. Then embroidery circles of one fabric, serge...
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Curtains for our restaurant
7 commentsMy husband needed new curtains for his restaurant to replace black velvet ones, he wanted to make it more interesting and let the light in at the same time. This window is two stories high. I...
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Quilted Jacket
3 commentsThis is a Jacket I created for Spring to bring on a tour to Italy. I made it reversable without batting so it is light and cool and complimented several outfits. I started with a great jacket pattern...
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Laptop Bag
I made this laptop bag from scrap fabric that was given to me. The white sections of the fabric are quilted in a small stippling pattern, giving the bag great texture and dimension. I have used it as...
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