Don’t you love making special projects for holidays? This “Sweetheart” quilt pattern just looked adorable! I put it on my list of things to make and set a goal to have it done by Valentine’s Day and just barely met my deadline. It was designed…
The snow is coming – or so they say. From warm sweatshirt weather to boots, scarves and heavy coat weather in just a few days. If you have an embroidery machine, Kimberbell has some really cute snow pillows. These two are from their Bench Buddies…
Last year my husband gave me an embroidery machine for my birthday, so I have been experimenting with new designs and patterns. This past weekend I took a Puny Valentine class at Missouri Sewing Machine Company in Kansas City and I learned so much. We made a variety of Kimberbell Valentine projects.
And with each one I learned something new -like I need to slow my machine down when I have vinyl and leather and batting and fabric layered together! When we made the eyeglass case, I also learned how to put a zipper in with my embroidery machine.
Cute little Valentine gift card holders were also included in class, with patterns for several more.
The most complicated project of the day with this cute little ice cream truck that was on the apron pocket.
Then the apron was topped with another cute pocket, this one with an ice cream cone. My projects are certainly not perfect, but working to get better, especially at even trimming.
Emily does an amazing job teaching the Kimberbell classes at the Missouri Sewing Machine store in Kansas City. If you have an embroidery machine, you can purchase many of the Kimberbell patterns and kits online. Their directions are very complete and easy to understand.
Have fun being creative!
My husband bought me an embroidery machine for my birthday, mainly so that I could add names and dates to quilts that our grandmothers had made. I am learning that there are so many more things that you can use embroidery machines for, other than…
When winter hits us with full force, it is a great time to stay inside and be creative! Mug Rugs are trending now and they give you so many opportunities to be artistic! There are such a wide range of patterns available for sewing, embroidery…
Merry Christmas!!! Homemade gifts are such treasures to create and to receive! This past year I have been practicing my sewing and piecing skills, so I have stitched up a few quilts, some to keep and some to share.
This pattern for this one is called “Triangularity” by Jeni Baker and the fabric is from the Rifle Paper Company (which by the way has so many wonderful products, from wallpaper to fabric to umbrellas). I had seen a similar design on a quilting post and just loved the fabrics.
You can order the Rifle Paper Company fabric from their website. I ordered fat quarters from a couple of different Etsy shops because I wanted small amounts of specific colors with splashes of other colors to add balance to the design.
I loved the nostalgic theme, highlighting favorite Christmas memories…going home for Christmas, attending the Nutcracker, visiting the Christmas tree farm, hopping in the car to look at Christmas lights and lots of holiday sparkle and shine.
The perfect throw to snuggle under during the Christmas season.
Our Christmas puppy at the front door – such a cutie!
This Christmas quilt was made for our son, Andrew, who just moved into his new apartment in Kansas City. I used my embroidery machine to made a label in the corner.
I thought Andrew would need some Christmas decorations for his new home, so I included some of his favorite colors, along with fabrics that had designs that would bring back treasured Christmas memories. So fun creating treasures! Merry Christmas!!!
Mug Rugs are a popular Christmas craft this year. If you enjoy sewing, it is the perfect project to use up some of your holiday fabric stash and create a personalized homemade gift. Most mug rugs are about 4 x 7 inches, so there is…
My sister and I share a love of family and baking! One day Laurie told me about her granddaughter going to library and then proudly telling her that she had checked out a cookbook. She was so looking forward to baking with her grandma. So…
Oh no! Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all sneaking up on us! What projects do you have lined up for the holidays? I had ordered this “Let It Snow” mini-quilt several months ago and just finished it. Now time for the next project!
This “Let it Snow” kit was from Anka’s Treasures, several color variations are available and you can also order a printed or PDF pattern. This is after it was all pieced.
What a difference the quilting makes! Just makes it look so cozy and homey! Mary Kay Lambert did such an amazing job quilting this!
The quilting pattern is perfect! Looks like swirling snowflakes.
Always embroiderer or put a label on your quilts, to identify who made them and what year.
I loved the cute little home and Christmas trees with the snow flakes falling around them.
I decided to experiment with some holiday embellishments. I tried a variety of buttons and holiday decorations.
In the end, I decided to add just a few. The dog at the front door look Goldie, our dog when the kids were growing up. The little cardinal in the window and candy canes just seemed to complete the house.
Enjoy being creative! Sewing allows you be create treasures that can be
personalized. It is usually very relaxing and therapeutic (well – it can get frustrating
when you have to rip and redo!)
So be on the lookout for treasured gifts to make or holiday projects for your home.
Happy Holidays!
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Quilting done by Mary Kay Lambert, Allendale, MO
Sewing curves is always a bit tricky and sometimes even complicated. At a recent University Extension gathering, Karma Metzgar told me about the Wonder Curve Ruler. It is amazing how much easier curves are to master when you use this template. This Wonder Curve Ruler…
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