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Quilting with Kaffe Fassett Fabrics
I’ve been sewing quite a bit this year, but I’ve been delinquent in keeping up with my blogging about my sewing. Between alterations, I squeeze in time to have fun making a quilt. I discovered Kaffe Fassett fabrics and love … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, crafting, DIY, Quilt Block, quilting, quilts, Sewing
Tagged Art, free motion quilting, Geometric design, kaffe fassett, project, quilt blocks, quilting, quilts, Retro, sewing
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Peasant Dress Revamped
First of all let me just proclaim that this is another year for me to not buy Ready-to-Wear clothes. I’ve joined over 1000 other fasters headed by the talented sewist, Sarah Gunn. We’ve all pledged not to buy clothes this … Continue reading
Posted in alterations, Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Sewing, Tutorial, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged Dress, Goodbye Valentino, hand embroidery, makeover, New Look, refashion, Retro, revamp, RTW, sewing, Sewing Pattern, upcycle
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Quilt Round Up 2017
Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! I’ve been so busy quilting that I got behind on my blogging. Here’s a recap of this year’s quilts. My little dog, Heidi, loves to sit beside me while I stitch. … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt Block, quilting, quilts, Sewing, Vintage sewing
Tagged Art, Design, free motion quilting, Learning, nature, quilting, quilting 2017, Retro, wedding
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30’s Bouquet Quilt
While my youngest daughter was visiting during the summer, I had her select coordinating fabric and a quilt pattern from one of my quilting magazines: Quilting Quickly by Fons and Porter’s July/August 2016. She chose Fancy & Fabulous 10″ Stackers from the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, DIY, Family, photography, Quilt Block, quilting, quilts, Sewing, Vintage sewing
Tagged 10 inch squares, 1930's fabirc, Art, Design, flowers, free, free motion quilting, Learning, photography, project, Retro, style
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Life is a Carnival Quilt
I started this quilt back in the 70’s with great intentions of making this fabulous fun quilt for my girls when they were little. It turned out to be harder than I thought and more time consuming than I expected. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, crafting, DIY, Family, photography, Quilt Block, quilting, quilts, Sewing, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged aplique, Art, bumper cars, carnival, children, county fair, Design, free motion quilting, hot air balloons, photography, quilting, quilting cotton, quilts, redwood empire fair, Retro
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Maya’s Quilt
I made this quilt as a gift for my oldest granddaughter and gave it to her on her 19th birthday. My daughter, pieced this simple rail fence top together when she was in high school, but never finished it. It … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, crafting, DIY, Family, photography, Quilt Block, quilting, Sewing, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged Art, birthday present, Design, free motion quilting, gererational quilt, granddaughter, grandmother, Learning, photography, quilt, rail fence, rail fence block, Retro, sewing
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Turquoise Treasure Pin Up Dress
What Pattern did you use? I used Patterns by Gertie for Butterick _ 5953. It is a fitted vintage inspired wrap dress with front bands, and a slightly shaped right front. The left front crosses underneath the right and ties to the side seam. There … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged Butterick 5953, covered buttons, Design, Dress, godet, nature, Patterns by Gertie, photography, Pin up dress, Retro, style, turquoise dress
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Roses for your Birthday!
Happy Birthday TMS! What a great year it has been too. I appreciate all of your time and effort in creating and managing this wonderful site. You have given us the opportunity to come together and share our common interests. Thank … Continue reading