My FNSI 2 for December
I originally signed up for the sew in with a link to this blog. Since then, I started a new blog with a “more fitting” name. I have my FNSI posted on the new blog (stitchedbyme.wordpress.com).
After I set up the new blog, I entered my name again with the new blog but did not know how to delete the first entry ~ sorry for entering twice. 😦
A More Fitting Name!
When I first set up this blog, I had been making several tooth fairy pillows. I thought that a good name for the blog would be MyToothFairyPillow, but since then, my blog posts have been about my sewing and embroidery projects and interesting finds on the internet and not at all about tooth fairy pillows. Now the blog name, MyToothFairyPillow, doesn’t seem to fit my blog posts. So…. I have decided to start a new blog with a more fitting name : Stitched By Me.
In addition to posting more frequently there, my plan is to post photos from my this blog on a separate photo page there with links to the previous blog posts they are associated with. Like I said, that is my plan. We will see what really comes about.
Here is the link to the new blog:
StitchedByMe
Please stop by for a visit.
FNSI Christmas Table Runner Finished
Just a quick update photo of the table runner after it is completely finished. Now to get it on the table!
My First Ever Friday Night Sew In
For my first ever “Friday Night Sew In”, I decided to commit to binding my Crazy Compass wall quilt. This commitment motivated me so much that I started working on it earlier in the day.
Since I finished it early enough, I decided to do another project that I have had on my to do list. I cut and pieced the top for a Christmas Table Runner. I woke early Saturday to finish it. I got it trimmed and quilted. I also cut the binding, but have not yet attached it. I do plan to get it done and on the table before the end of the day today.
I look forward to participating in the next FNSI this next Friday night!
Friday Night Sew In
I will be participating in my first Friday Night Sew In! I intend to finally get the binding on my Crazy Compass Wall Quilt.
Check back here Saturday morning to see it finally finished.
My Version of Apple Walnut Cinnamon Rolls – Not So Pretty, But Very Tastey!
As I was Blog Surfing a couple of days ago, I came across this post. The recipe is from PaulaDeen.com. The author of the blog canyoustayfordinner.com photographed every step of making these and hers turned out beautiful!!! I don’t very often bake, but these were definitely an inspiration to do so before the week end was over. Mine don’t look nearly as pretty as the inspiration photo, but they taste great! I made some in the cupcake pan (without the recommended liners) and some on a cookie sheet. If I were to make these again, I would do them in the cupcake pan again, I like how they puff up more.
This is what the blog photo looked like:
This is what mine looked like.
Before and after adding the icing.
When you have a morning free to bake, you should give these a try!
My First Bow Tucks Tote/Purse
I was wanting to make a new purse for myself and had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. I drove over to Joanne’s to look at patterns and as I was walking into the store, I noticed a lady’s purse in her cart. It was very bright and I could tell right away that the style was what I was looking for. I asked her if she made it and she said yes, but she didn’t know anything more about the pattern other than it was “Bow Tie Tucks” or some thing like that. A friend had given her the pattern, so she couldn’t even tell me where it came from. She did let me look at it, even to see what the inside looked like and I knew that was the pattern I wanted.
As soon as I got home, I googled “Bow Tie Tucks” and very soon I found that the pattern I was looking for was actually called “Bow Tucks” and learned that I could probably find it at a quilt shop. Needless to say, I immediately went to the nearest quilt shop, which was going to close in one hour and bought the very last one they had in stock.
I also found a tutorial for assembeling it since there are no photos in the instructions.
The embroidery design on the front pocket is from Embroidery Library and is called Scrolling Stargazers.
The purse measures aproximately 11″ tall x 13″ wide x 5″ deep. Ties on each end form a bow that causes a tuck that adds a nice shape to the bag. I was able to personalize the size of the inside pockets to fit the items I carry regularly.
Here Is One I Completely Forgot To Tell You About~
This is a project I did this past June. It is called “Seeing Double” and it is an In The Hoop Project by Anita-Goodesign. The flowers in the center were from another design set called “Sketchy Florals” available from Betty’s Original Embroideries . This was a fun project, it is done mostly in the hoop with the exception of the center portion which is attached with your regular sewing machine. The flowers in the center are not part of the project, I added them in along the way, but forget exactly how I did it.
Where Does the Time Go???
I am so envious of those that continually complete projects, take and post photos and tell us all about it.
I started my HoopSisters Crazy Compass SO long ago and it still is not completely finished. I do have it ready to bind, but we just moved and I am still trying to set up my sewing room so it will be a while yet.
The good news is I have a whole room (10 ft wide x 20 ft long) for just me and my stuff! And I have a LOT of stuff. Unfortunately, my new room does not have a closet and it does have PLUSH carpet. It is a bonus room next to a single car garage (the same size as the single car garage). I have a ton of plastic bins in one of the spare bedroom closets and the carpet makes it difficult to maneuver my chair, but those issues are worth dealing with to have such a large space to play.
I do have my embroidery machine set up enough to get my embroidery “fix”, but need to wait on doing or completing a real project since I don’t know specifically where most things are at the moment.
I did find the bin with my supplies for a Christmas project I would like to complete before Christmas of this year. I have 3 squares stitched out, they are stitched on 12×12″ squares of polar fleece and will be made into a rag type of quilt when all of the blocks are complete. Here are photos of the 3 I have done so far:
The designs are the “Puffy Christmas Applique” set from Anita Goodesign’s Baby collection. These stitch out fairly quickly, I can do a couple a week, so I should be able to finish it easily by Christmas! (I hope)
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