New Projects

Currently, I'm working on some projects for pets. My sister is a volunteer foster mom for the Nebraska Dachshund Rescue. I am currently making doggy diapers (remember plastic pants that covered cloth diapers?) for female dogs. I will post pics when I get them.

Upholstry project

A commissioned project... new cushions for a wicker patio set that includes a couch, rocker, chair, and footstool.

These are the cushions BEFORE the project begins.

Old covers reduced to a bunch of pattern pieces.

Bare cushions awaiting their new coverings.

Couch cushions almost complete...

just need to add buttons to the outer two pillows.

Can't wait to see the new cushions on the wicker!

Quilt for Lily

This is a quilt my cousin commissioned for her daughter (toddler).
Her room is decorated in black & white w/pink accents.
The pattern is Patrick Lose's Hugs & Kisses.
The hearts, stars, Xs & Os are appliqued with the button-hole stitch.

The backing is solid black...

I wanted the quilting to really showcase on the back of the quilt.

I shadow-stitched around the applique'd pieces,

monogrammed XO in the center of the 6" plain blocks,

and used a clasp stitch in the center of the 4-patch blocks.

Here's a close-up of the XO monogram,

some of the shadow stitching, and the decorative stitch

I used inside the narrow sashing between the top & border.

Sunflower Bag remake

This is the same screen bag as prior post, but cut down some. Seems the other one was just too deep for the intended user. I think this one does look much nicer!

Log Cabin Pin 1

Miniature quilts as jewelry!

This pin is 1-3/4" square. It is entirely hand stitched.

First I reduced the pattern to the desired size on the photocopier; then I traced it onto my foundation (a recycled dryer sheet). Then I handstitched the fabric pieces. It took me 2 hours, but this is the first hand-stitched item I've ever done. Then I sandwiched the piece (quilt/batting/cardstock), turned 1/4" to the back and glued. Then I cut a piece of vinyl to cover the back and glued a pin back on.

If I can find a small enough jewelry charm, I thought I'd add a bird!

Envelope Bag

The bag is basically a 9" envelope. The two inside pockets on the left will hold your ID or credit or debit cards. The pockets on the right can hold a cell phone or paper money. I used a magnetic snap closure, but you could be creative with your closure. The strap is long to fit over your head and across one shoulder, but can be shortened with a slip knot if desired.

I made this one for my Mom. She likes to walk to the mall (a mile or so), and this is light enough to carry just her essentials (for shopping) but not inhibit her walk. With the shoulder strap over her head and across one shoulder, she doesn't have to worry about someone "snatching" her purse, and her arms are free to swing while she walks (or hands free for browsing!).

Newest bag

Some pet screen, some fabric.... and wahlah!

This one was made for a friend who requested a bag to carry her tennis shoes to the gym.