Sew Mama Sew! Hawaii on My Mind Wall Hanging. Today’s original pattern is from Denise Russell of Pieced Brain and the Quilterly shop.
Denise does a lot of quilting; we’re particularly drawn to her recent blocks featuring a traditional quilting design and approach from the Hawaiian Islands. Denise designed this original pattern and tutorial to show you how to create an appliqué block with a similar look. Don’t forget to head over to visit Denise at Pieced Brain. (Give her your congratulations as she’s a new grandma this week!) There are lots of fabulous books featuring traditional Hawaiian designs so be sure to delve into the style further if today’s post sparks some interest.
Hawaii on My Mind Wall Hanging by Denise Russell Finished size: 20” x 20” Materials: Instructions: Download and print the pattern. Place the fabric from which you will cut the Anthurium pattern wrong side up and fold it in half as shown above. Fold it in half again, bringing right edge onto left edge. Front Zip Pouch in Four Sizes. A couple of months ago Craftsy released my free class, Bag Making Basics: Reversible Tote and Zipper Pouch.
I’ve been shocked and honored that nearly 40,000 people have signed up! Aside from a few criticisms of my messy hair (LOL, for real!) Star-Shaped and Shiny: Sock-Cats and Dogs - Make Soft Toys From Socks. This is another simple, inexpensive project that is relatively quick to make, and a great way to spend a rainy afternoon with older children.
You will need: A pair of ladies ankle-socks (preferably new!) Some hollowfibre filling Some scraps of felt Embroidery threads When choosing socks to make your kitten/puppy, try and find a pair that has a simple repetitive pattern (flowers, stripes) and that is patterned all over the foot. This tutorial will initially show how to make a cat, variations will be shown at the end. With the first sock, pin and sew the front and back legs as shown, remembering to leave a gap between the back legs so that you can turn your toy right way out and stuff it. Do not cut the sock until after you have sewn the seams. Turn right-side out, ready to stuff Take the second sock and pin/sew the ears and the top of the head. Stuff both parts with the hollowfibre filling. Position the head just above the point where the front legs meet, and begin to sew it to the body.
Martingale - Japanese Circles Quilt ePattern. The inspiration for this unique quilt came from an intricately stitched purse featured in a Japanese quilting magazine.
Try using Japanese fabrics--or any fabrics you like--to create your own eye-catching design. Sewing Organizers. Happy Tool Time everyone!!
Today's post will use one item from the hardware store, but used in 3 different ways. This is one way...a bobbin tray. Here is the item...a corner guard or wall corner protector. It's clear, so the picture is kind of pointless, but still wanted to show you. Free Cloth Doll Patterns and Tips @ Cloth Doll Connection. Tutorials and More « Sewhooked. Skip to content Sewhooked Tutorials and More This page is being updated as of September, 2013 and it’s a bit of a crazy mess.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to contact me! Comments on related blog posts are most helpful: Looking for free quilt patterns? Sewing & Quilting Projects marked * are image or PDF format, unmarked links go to the related blog post. Basic Paper Piecing Tutorial. Smallquilttalk : Links. Huswif Needlecase - FFF #12.pdf. Needle Books & Cases: {Free Patterns & Tutorials. Here’s a collection of patterns and tutorials for sewing / embroidery needle books & cases.
Materials vary, there are felt, fabric & cross stitch covers. Some are simple with sleeves of felt or wool to hold needles, others quite elaborate with pouches and pockets to hold supplies. I separated projects into sections to help keep them sorted. Enjoy! Update: I added to charming vintage patterns at the bottom of the page (a sunbonnet and a flower bouquet).
This first section lists tutorials for books that hold needles only, many are quick & easy projects. winkdesigns.typepad.com Simple Case: Fabric case lined with wool felt. Toadstool: Made with assorted pieces of felt, snaps closed and has a few inner pages to hold needles. generationqmagazine.com thehappyzombie.com mythreesonsknit.blogspot.com poppyprintcreates.blogspot.com. Learn to Sew Series-Supplies Needed. <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><a href=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon"/></a></div>Hello there!
Sewing Dictionary with Pictures-Learn to Sew. If you are new around here please check out my Learn to Sew series AND my Sew Crazy Monthly Challenge.
Both are great opportunities to improve your sewing skills or to learn how to sew! I know that learn to sew can be hard, so, I am creating a Sewing Dictionary with pictures to help you in your sewing journey. Bookmark or pin this page so that you can refer back to it as needed while learning to sew. Sewing Dictionary with Pictures: Applique: To applique is to sew one piece of fabric on top of another, done with a satin stitch (a very tight zig-zag). Back-stitch: To back stitch you will simply hold down the reverse lever or button on your machine and the machine will sew backwards.
Baste: A baste is a long and loose stitch-the longest possible that your machine will do. Bias: The bias of the fabric is the 45% angle from the grain of the fabric (see grain below). Bias Tape: Some patterns you use will call for bias tape. I ❤ That! « Sewhooked. I’ve said it before… I’m a sucker for hearts!
On this lovely February Friday, I bring to you an updated collection of my paper pieced heart patterns, including 1.5″ sets for my Valentine tutorial, one newly un-retired pattern, an “I love you” (or two!) And one newbie thrown in! New - 1.5″ heart sets, created especially for Make A Mini-Valentine! Each sheet in this set has 12 – 1.5″ patterns for making the card in the Make A Mini-Valentine tutorial. The Cube Pincushion. Hello! My name is Vicki and I blog over at Quilting Lodge. I'm super excited to be able to share my pincushion, The Cube, with all of you today. Seriously. I can barely contain myself! I do feel the need to warn you that this tutorial is picture heavy.
Click here for a printer friendly version. I decided to stray from the "normal" pincushion filler and used a non-traditional smooth foam cube. Let's get started! Fabric RequirementsI used Riley Blake’s Hello Sunshine Collection by Lori Whitlock. {1} 5.5" square ~ Top of Cube {4} 5.5" x 7.5" rectangles ~ Sides of Cube {2} 2.5" x 3.5" rectangles ~ Pockets{5} 2.5" x 18" strips of various fabrics ~ Dresden Fans 1 yard Ric RacRotary cutter, ruler and mat5" Smooth Foam Cube {available at your local craft store}Sharp ScissorsCraft Glue ~ Elmer's Tacky Glue works greatEasy Dresden RulerMatching thread for top-stitching.