Threads are important when crafting quilts. You will need certain threads that match your fabric, as well as suitable supplies and needles. Yet, when you consider matching threads to your fabric, you will also need to consider a few other details.
Types of threads: You have choices of thread, including rayon, buttonhole-twists, silk, all-purpose, cotton, nylon wool, monofilament, metallic, exceptionally fine, mercerized cotton and so on. To consider threads, first you must ask if you are intending to create your quilt by hand, or machine? Do you prefer to darn or to bast? +If you are sewing fabric piece onto fabric, using shaped pieces to form your pattern, you may want to choose the monofilament nylon thread. On the other hand, if you are sewing your fabric by hand, sewing the pieces to form a pattern then the silky threads, or the all-purpose threads may be a good option.
If you are hand crafting you may want to consider other threads than the all-purpose. For instance, you may get more from the threads with polyester cores and wrapped in cotton. The polished 100$ finished cotton is also available. If you use the thread with finished polish, it will reduce wearing if you are sewing by hand. The thread will help you stitch smoothly without worrying about tangles, creases, etc.
TIP: Buy beeswax cake to minimize tangles. +Once you finish choosing your threads, you will need to create a craft basket. The basket will include thimbles, scissors both for cutting paper and fabric, (a few pairs) threader, hand needles, pencils, tailor chalk, seam ripper, and a measuring device. You will also need straight quilter pins, pincushion, glue stick, and a few safety pins. (Large)
Once you gather your basket, you may want to add supplies, such as rotary cutters, iron/board, masking tape, press cloth, spray bottle, graphing/tracing paper, hoops and frames, colored pencils, plastic sheet, ruler, cutting mat, and so on. You may even want to toss in a few band-aids to cover those pokes and sticks you will get from hand sewing your quilt.
When you purchase your needles choose the "household assortment" kits to sum up your sewing needs. Otherwise, needle sizes are opposite, i.e. if you purchase the larger numbers, you get a smaller needle.
If you are hand, sewing you may want to consider 'sharp" needles. The needles make it easy to stitch through heavy-duty material. In stores you might look for sharps, or "household needles." To shorten your field trip on the mind tangler, just purchase a couple of 8's and 9's, as well as the variety packages. The needles with slotted eyes are called the "easy-threader," which you can use also if you have problems using other needles. ++You will need the seam ripper to correct your mistakes. The rippers will cut your thread, yet you should practice before you use them on the actual quilt, especially if you are new at making quilts.
You will need markers as well as a ruler to measure seams, patterns, fabric, etc. The needle threader will make it easy to thread. Remember the tips of some needles are small, making it difficult to get the thread pulled through the eye. Thimbles are designed to reduce the need for band-aids. You will need to test a few thimbles to fit them to your fingers. +In all, each item in your basket will help you complete your quilt. If you are new at quilting, visit your library, or go online to learn more steps to help you create a fashionable design, or a traditional style if you choose.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Sewing For Charity Causes
If you are like many people who enjoy sewing, after a while you develop a large stash of extra fabric and embellishments and start to wonder what you can make with all of it. We all do it; we go into the craft or fabric store and cannot resist all of the amazing new fabrics. We buy all of it with the best of intentions and then we put it in the sewing room never to be seen again. As the years pass, those fabric pieces seem to grow and multiply and before you know it, you have more fabric pieces than you know what to do with.
One of the best ways to use up those extra swatches of fabrics, fabric scraps, and embellishments, cluttering up your sewing room, is to sew some items for a charitable organization. There are many non-profit organizations all over the world that would be thrilled to receive a gift of your sewn creations. Sewing for charity allows you to spend time doing something you love and give to others less fortunate than yourself at the same time. It is truly a win-win-win situation for you, the charity, and the recipient as well.
No matter what you love to sew, there is a charitable project out there which will fit your skills and which you can enjoy making. You might be a great quilter, stuffed toy maker, clothing maker, or even someone who loves to sew useful but simple items, like blankets or pillowcases, for use around the home. Just about anything you might make for your friends and family you can make for a charity organization. And, the items you sew will be greatly appreciated.
Quilts and Bedding
There are many organizations who accept quilts and other bedding items which you can sew. These organizations range from your local peace officers, to the homeless in the United States, to orphanages around the globe.
Scrap quilts or "crazy" quilts are made from a variety of fabric scraps and are very easy to make. They can be made from virgin fabrics or from old clothing items. And, the best thing about crazy quilts is that they do not require you to have any special sewing skills. If you can simply sew two pieces of fabric together then you can make a crazy quilt.
Another simple project is making pillows and pillowcases. Both only involve being able to sew in a straight line. You can use existing pillows and pillowcases as patterns.
Stuffed Toys, Fabric Books, and Character Pillows
Unfortunately, there is no shortage of neglected or abused children all over the world. Thankfully, today there are many organizations that help to make trying times for children a bit easier. Often, groups such as your local police officers and fire fighters, will carry stuffed toys, fabric books, and character pillows around in the trunk of their vehicles. These items are given to children to comfort them when a tragedy happens and they need to be separated from their parents. Many children's items are simple to make but will make such a huge difference in the life of a child. Sewing for children's organization is a wonderful opportunity to help others.
Clothing for Adults and Children
Many people have a need for various types of clothing items which are easy to sew. Chemotherapy patients need head coverings, and premature babies often need clothing or burial items which will fit their very small bodies. Both of these are serious needs and ways in which your sewing can greatly help out other people in their times of sorrow and need.
No matter what your sewing ability, or what your economic status, you can sew for charity. Whether you make crazy quilts out of old cast-off clothing, or you make chemotherapy caps for cancer patients, your items will be cherished and appreciated for years to come. Today is the day to dig through your fabric stash and see what you could use to help others.
One of the best ways to use up those extra swatches of fabrics, fabric scraps, and embellishments, cluttering up your sewing room, is to sew some items for a charitable organization. There are many non-profit organizations all over the world that would be thrilled to receive a gift of your sewn creations. Sewing for charity allows you to spend time doing something you love and give to others less fortunate than yourself at the same time. It is truly a win-win-win situation for you, the charity, and the recipient as well.
No matter what you love to sew, there is a charitable project out there which will fit your skills and which you can enjoy making. You might be a great quilter, stuffed toy maker, clothing maker, or even someone who loves to sew useful but simple items, like blankets or pillowcases, for use around the home. Just about anything you might make for your friends and family you can make for a charity organization. And, the items you sew will be greatly appreciated.
Quilts and Bedding
There are many organizations who accept quilts and other bedding items which you can sew. These organizations range from your local peace officers, to the homeless in the United States, to orphanages around the globe.
Scrap quilts or "crazy" quilts are made from a variety of fabric scraps and are very easy to make. They can be made from virgin fabrics or from old clothing items. And, the best thing about crazy quilts is that they do not require you to have any special sewing skills. If you can simply sew two pieces of fabric together then you can make a crazy quilt.
Another simple project is making pillows and pillowcases. Both only involve being able to sew in a straight line. You can use existing pillows and pillowcases as patterns.
Stuffed Toys, Fabric Books, and Character Pillows
Unfortunately, there is no shortage of neglected or abused children all over the world. Thankfully, today there are many organizations that help to make trying times for children a bit easier. Often, groups such as your local police officers and fire fighters, will carry stuffed toys, fabric books, and character pillows around in the trunk of their vehicles. These items are given to children to comfort them when a tragedy happens and they need to be separated from their parents. Many children's items are simple to make but will make such a huge difference in the life of a child. Sewing for children's organization is a wonderful opportunity to help others.
Clothing for Adults and Children
Many people have a need for various types of clothing items which are easy to sew. Chemotherapy patients need head coverings, and premature babies often need clothing or burial items which will fit their very small bodies. Both of these are serious needs and ways in which your sewing can greatly help out other people in their times of sorrow and need.
No matter what your sewing ability, or what your economic status, you can sew for charity. Whether you make crazy quilts out of old cast-off clothing, or you make chemotherapy caps for cancer patients, your items will be cherished and appreciated for years to come. Today is the day to dig through your fabric stash and see what you could use to help others.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
All About Hoffman Fabrics
For the quilting enthusiast, one of the most important considerations is the choice of fabric. Let's face it; a quilt's beauty is totally dependent on what fabric the quilter chooses. If a quilt is unattractive and doesn't beg you to reach out and touch it, it probably has a lot to do with the fabric chosen to create it. Quilters in the know solve such potential problems by choosing fabrics from companies that they trust. Based in California, Hoffman Fabrics is a company who has proven their value to quilters over many years, since 1924, in fact.
Visit any quilting website that sells fabric and the name Hoffman will pop up. They specialize in high-quality screen-printed cottons and blends. Hoffman also produces hand-painted and dyed fabrics. Every year the company introduces two new lines of fabric, which they call "colorful prints and luscious Balis." They call their fabrics "inspiring" and that is not marketing hype. One look at the abundant richness of the color and designs of Hoffman Fabrics and you will see why they have been adopted by quilters as a must-have cloth. In return, Hoffman has shown incredible support to quilters. This is evident in the Hoffman Challenge, a contest which started in 1987.
Every year, the talents at Hoffman Fabrics choose one of their upcoming fabric designs to feature in the Challenge. Quilt-makers, clothing and accessory designers and doll-makers are then challenged to use the fabric to design an original item. The winning entries are then featured in a traveling show which stops at galleries, museums, shops, and quilting guilds. The first year of the Hoffman Challenge, 94 quilters entered. Since then, up to 700 entries a year have been received. The traveling show itself is so popular that 12 collections now travel nationwide, with some stops in Canada as well.
Besides the Challenge, Hoffman actively promotes the art of quilting in other ways. The company has paired with designer McKenna Ryan of Pine Needles Designs to create patterns based on Hoffman fabrics. Ryan says she likes to use Hoffman batik fabric for applique work because it has a high thread count that prevents fraying. The designer, like so many other quilters, is also appreciative of the depth of color and texture in Hoffman fabrics. Using these fabrics, she can design incredibly lush and intricate quilts based on nature.
Perhaps one of the secret's to the company's success is the family nature of the business. Three generations of Hoffmans are currently involved in the daily operations of the firm. It may interest contemporary quilters to know that much of the company's design philosophy stems from the fifties, when Philip and Walter Hoffman, sons of the original founder, joined the company. They brought with them their love of surfing and translated it to original designs of the ocean, beaches, and surfing life. Combining their passions with a knack for seeking out unusual printing processes for fabrics, the Hoffman sons helped to create a company that is beloved of quilters everywhere.
Visit any quilting website that sells fabric and the name Hoffman will pop up. They specialize in high-quality screen-printed cottons and blends. Hoffman also produces hand-painted and dyed fabrics. Every year the company introduces two new lines of fabric, which they call "colorful prints and luscious Balis." They call their fabrics "inspiring" and that is not marketing hype. One look at the abundant richness of the color and designs of Hoffman Fabrics and you will see why they have been adopted by quilters as a must-have cloth. In return, Hoffman has shown incredible support to quilters. This is evident in the Hoffman Challenge, a contest which started in 1987.
Every year, the talents at Hoffman Fabrics choose one of their upcoming fabric designs to feature in the Challenge. Quilt-makers, clothing and accessory designers and doll-makers are then challenged to use the fabric to design an original item. The winning entries are then featured in a traveling show which stops at galleries, museums, shops, and quilting guilds. The first year of the Hoffman Challenge, 94 quilters entered. Since then, up to 700 entries a year have been received. The traveling show itself is so popular that 12 collections now travel nationwide, with some stops in Canada as well.
Besides the Challenge, Hoffman actively promotes the art of quilting in other ways. The company has paired with designer McKenna Ryan of Pine Needles Designs to create patterns based on Hoffman fabrics. Ryan says she likes to use Hoffman batik fabric for applique work because it has a high thread count that prevents fraying. The designer, like so many other quilters, is also appreciative of the depth of color and texture in Hoffman fabrics. Using these fabrics, she can design incredibly lush and intricate quilts based on nature.
Perhaps one of the secret's to the company's success is the family nature of the business. Three generations of Hoffmans are currently involved in the daily operations of the firm. It may interest contemporary quilters to know that much of the company's design philosophy stems from the fifties, when Philip and Walter Hoffman, sons of the original founder, joined the company. They brought with them their love of surfing and translated it to original designs of the ocean, beaches, and surfing life. Combining their passions with a knack for seeking out unusual printing processes for fabrics, the Hoffman sons helped to create a company that is beloved of quilters everywhere.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
All About Applique
Applique is a quilting technique which involves applying layering one fabric above another and sewing it on. The term applique comes from the French word appliquer, which is a French verb meaning 'to put on." Even though the word comes from the French, the technique has been used in many cultures and throughout history, with the earliest examples of applique being found thousands of years ago. Learning the uses and how-tos of applique will expand the possibilities of quilting enormously for you. Applique is a versatile technique which is useful for design options regular quilting can't accomplish.
The first step in learning applique is selecting a design. Small, intricate shapes will not work well for this technique, at least not when you are first learning. Start with a simple shape for your beginning applique project. Something basic like a circle or heart will serve you well for your first attempt. In order to create a pattern for your applique design, many people choose freezer paper, because it is stiff without being too thick. Trace your design onto the freezer paper and cut it out and then you can easily trace your applique onto the fabric you've selected cotton is a good choice). Next, carefully cut the applique design out, leaving 1/8th inches all around.
In order to stabilize the applique, you can either glue the freezer paper to the fabric design, or pin it. Now you will have to deal with the raw edges. Since the fabrics are being layered atop one another, as opposed to being sewn in seams as with traditional quilting, it's very important to learn to finish the raw edges so they won't unravel and be unsightly. One way to do this is to take your scissors and carefully snip to the marked line and then press the seam allowance under all the way around your design. Use the tip of a Popsicle stick or a chopstick to help smooth the little edges of fabric down.
Now position the applique design where you want it on the base fabric and hand stitch it down. There are several possibilities for stitching your applique. Do you want to hide the stitches or use it as a decorative element for your applique? If you want to hide the stitching, blind stitch or hem stitch are good possibilities. For decorative touches, try buttonhole stitching. You can use any embroidery stitch that strikes your fancy, but with some of the more complicated stitches it's a good idea to anchor your applique with a hem stitch first.
The last step is to very carefully cut a small slit in the background fabric only, behind the applique. Be certain not to cut through the applique itself! Then gently reach in and remove the freezer paper. Now turn your applique over and press it, smoothing the edges and taking care if you've used a decorative embroidery stitch. That's it! That's how easy it is to learn to applique. Once you've tried your hand at applique, you will be glad you've added it to your quilting repertoire.
The first step in learning applique is selecting a design. Small, intricate shapes will not work well for this technique, at least not when you are first learning. Start with a simple shape for your beginning applique project. Something basic like a circle or heart will serve you well for your first attempt. In order to create a pattern for your applique design, many people choose freezer paper, because it is stiff without being too thick. Trace your design onto the freezer paper and cut it out and then you can easily trace your applique onto the fabric you've selected cotton is a good choice). Next, carefully cut the applique design out, leaving 1/8th inches all around.
In order to stabilize the applique, you can either glue the freezer paper to the fabric design, or pin it. Now you will have to deal with the raw edges. Since the fabrics are being layered atop one another, as opposed to being sewn in seams as with traditional quilting, it's very important to learn to finish the raw edges so they won't unravel and be unsightly. One way to do this is to take your scissors and carefully snip to the marked line and then press the seam allowance under all the way around your design. Use the tip of a Popsicle stick or a chopstick to help smooth the little edges of fabric down.
Now position the applique design where you want it on the base fabric and hand stitch it down. There are several possibilities for stitching your applique. Do you want to hide the stitches or use it as a decorative element for your applique? If you want to hide the stitching, blind stitch or hem stitch are good possibilities. For decorative touches, try buttonhole stitching. You can use any embroidery stitch that strikes your fancy, but with some of the more complicated stitches it's a good idea to anchor your applique with a hem stitch first.
The last step is to very carefully cut a small slit in the background fabric only, behind the applique. Be certain not to cut through the applique itself! Then gently reach in and remove the freezer paper. Now turn your applique over and press it, smoothing the edges and taking care if you've used a decorative embroidery stitch. That's it! That's how easy it is to learn to applique. Once you've tried your hand at applique, you will be glad you've added it to your quilting repertoire.
Monday, November 8, 2010
How To Craft Basket Flowers
We have walked through the steps of creating the May basket, now it is time to craft your flowers. We have added handles, basket, etc, to your quilt, which at this time you should have created six blocks to make your basket. +How to create flowers: We are quilting flowers. On the left side of your fabric, you will have invented pink squares. You can trace your pattern to start your project. Trace at least one flower (Choice), use your outside solid lines, and repeat your steps to create the foliage, or leaves. Use the variety of green patterns and use the yellow narrow pieces to create the center of your flower.
You can design roses if you like. Use a variety of greens, red, pink, white, etc, if you intend to create roses and petals. Along the lines, you have marked, cut the fabric strips sewn onto your fabric, the shaped patterns that form your design, cutting only near the lines. Use freezer paper and turn it over so that you reveal the side that does not have a shine. You want to create a starting line for the six centers of your flowers, and the flowers also. Once you mark the 12 parts, mark the leaves (12), marking them inside the dash lines. Now you are ready to cut your shapes.
You will need an iron and board. Use your hot press, or iron to press the flowers on your paper, pressing in the middle of your flowers on the left side and in the middle. You want the glossy paper turned in the direction of your fabric flower at this point. Do the same with the center of the flowers and foliage.
Next, collect your yellow filament/thread and tone it with the center of your flower. If the colors do not match, try another shade of yellow. Run lines of stitches into your cloth, which encloses the ring of the freezer paper. You want to congregate your material around this ring, so pull your filament up at the end. Now, tie your thread, press the ring, and use your starch bottle, spraying the region. Do the same for the center of your flowers.
Next, use your variety of green filaments that match your leaves and collect the allowances at the seam. (1/4 inch) Collect around the foliage and streamlines of stitches along your fabric, about the enclosed region of your ring that is designed on the freezer paper. You want to collect your textile about the ring. Pull your filament/thread up at the finish and tie it, pressing the ring. Again, spray with starch.
When you congregate your allowances at the flower seams, snip the inner points of the flower corolla/petals where the flower collectively forms a ring. You will need to collect your thread that matches the color of your petals, such as pink. Just as you collected the edges of your leaves, do the same for your corollas. Once you finish running stitch lines in your fabric, which you have enclosed freezer paper about the ring, you will need to gather your material about the ring. Next, pull your strands of thread up at the finish. Next, bind your filament and then press the ring. Press, and spray the region with fabric starch. Now seam your allowances, i.e. snip the central points of the leaves, flower center, etc where the flower collectively forms a ring. Press and starch to complete your crafting task:
Now you are ready to assemble the top of your quilt. After you assemble, you can move to finish your craft.
You can design roses if you like. Use a variety of greens, red, pink, white, etc, if you intend to create roses and petals. Along the lines, you have marked, cut the fabric strips sewn onto your fabric, the shaped patterns that form your design, cutting only near the lines. Use freezer paper and turn it over so that you reveal the side that does not have a shine. You want to create a starting line for the six centers of your flowers, and the flowers also. Once you mark the 12 parts, mark the leaves (12), marking them inside the dash lines. Now you are ready to cut your shapes.
You will need an iron and board. Use your hot press, or iron to press the flowers on your paper, pressing in the middle of your flowers on the left side and in the middle. You want the glossy paper turned in the direction of your fabric flower at this point. Do the same with the center of the flowers and foliage.
Next, collect your yellow filament/thread and tone it with the center of your flower. If the colors do not match, try another shade of yellow. Run lines of stitches into your cloth, which encloses the ring of the freezer paper. You want to congregate your material around this ring, so pull your filament up at the end. Now, tie your thread, press the ring, and use your starch bottle, spraying the region. Do the same for the center of your flowers.
Next, use your variety of green filaments that match your leaves and collect the allowances at the seam. (1/4 inch) Collect around the foliage and streamlines of stitches along your fabric, about the enclosed region of your ring that is designed on the freezer paper. You want to collect your textile about the ring. Pull your filament/thread up at the finish and tie it, pressing the ring. Again, spray with starch.
When you congregate your allowances at the flower seams, snip the inner points of the flower corolla/petals where the flower collectively forms a ring. You will need to collect your thread that matches the color of your petals, such as pink. Just as you collected the edges of your leaves, do the same for your corollas. Once you finish running stitch lines in your fabric, which you have enclosed freezer paper about the ring, you will need to gather your material about the ring. Next, pull your strands of thread up at the finish. Next, bind your filament and then press the ring. Press, and spray the region with fabric starch. Now seam your allowances, i.e. snip the central points of the leaves, flower center, etc where the flower collectively forms a ring. Press and starch to complete your crafting task:
Now you are ready to assemble the top of your quilt. After you assemble, you can move to finish your craft.
Friday, November 5, 2010
How To Choose The Right Batting for Your Quilting Projects
Many crafters do not take the time to learn about the correct batting for their quilting projects, but it can make the difference between a successful quilting project and an unsuccessful one. The right batting can have an enormous effect on the finished appearance of your quilting project. It can also make the difference between enjoying the process of quilting or hating it. You spend hours planning the design and look of the outer layers of your quilting project, why not take the time to learn a bit about the batting that goes inside?
Batting is the insulating fabric, which is the part of the quilt that creates warmth. Batting is layered between the quilt top and the backing. This quilting sandwich of three layers of fabric is then pinned at the edges in order to temporarily secure it. Most commonly it is then sewn together, either by hand or machine, but sometimes crafters tie the layers of batting and fabric together. Usually yarn is used to tie a quilting project together, but sometimes several strands of thread are used also. Be certain to tie a tight square knot if you choose this method of securing the batting to the fabric. You want to be sure the quilt will stand up to years of use.
Batting comes in several different fibers, most often polyester, cotton, and wool. Polyester batting has a high loft which will remain through repeated washings. It is generally hypo-allergenic and usable for either hand or machine quilting projects. Cotton batting is a quilter's dream. It has a much lower loft than the polyester batting, and is often used when quilters want to achieve an antique look. Because cotton is a natural fiber, it "breathes," meaning it will help you to remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Cotton batting is not as suitable for tying, as it has a tendency to clump. Like cotton, wool batting breathes. It is easy to quilt, and thus a much beloved batting of many quilters. There are two different ways batting is manufactured--needlepunched or bonded. Needlepunched batting is a good utilitarian choice for a quilting project that needs to stand up to hard use. It is made by thousands of needles piercing the batting, interlocking the fibers. The needlepunched batting is firmer and heavier than bonded batting, which is manufactured by using a bonding agent to adhere the layers of the batting together.
Many battings, whatever form you choose, are available either pre-cut or rolled on a tube so that you can cut your own to size. If your quilting project is a standard quilt size (such as twin, full, queen, or king) you will probably be able to find a pre-cut batting quite easily. For other sizes you may need to buy batting on the roll.
Taking the time to learn about your choices in batting can change your quilting for the better, making it easier to complete projects, and increase your chances of being satisfied with the finished project.
Batting is the insulating fabric, which is the part of the quilt that creates warmth. Batting is layered between the quilt top and the backing. This quilting sandwich of three layers of fabric is then pinned at the edges in order to temporarily secure it. Most commonly it is then sewn together, either by hand or machine, but sometimes crafters tie the layers of batting and fabric together. Usually yarn is used to tie a quilting project together, but sometimes several strands of thread are used also. Be certain to tie a tight square knot if you choose this method of securing the batting to the fabric. You want to be sure the quilt will stand up to years of use.
Batting comes in several different fibers, most often polyester, cotton, and wool. Polyester batting has a high loft which will remain through repeated washings. It is generally hypo-allergenic and usable for either hand or machine quilting projects. Cotton batting is a quilter's dream. It has a much lower loft than the polyester batting, and is often used when quilters want to achieve an antique look. Because cotton is a natural fiber, it "breathes," meaning it will help you to remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Cotton batting is not as suitable for tying, as it has a tendency to clump. Like cotton, wool batting breathes. It is easy to quilt, and thus a much beloved batting of many quilters. There are two different ways batting is manufactured--needlepunched or bonded. Needlepunched batting is a good utilitarian choice for a quilting project that needs to stand up to hard use. It is made by thousands of needles piercing the batting, interlocking the fibers. The needlepunched batting is firmer and heavier than bonded batting, which is manufactured by using a bonding agent to adhere the layers of the batting together.
Many battings, whatever form you choose, are available either pre-cut or rolled on a tube so that you can cut your own to size. If your quilting project is a standard quilt size (such as twin, full, queen, or king) you will probably be able to find a pre-cut batting quite easily. For other sizes you may need to buy batting on the roll.
Taking the time to learn about your choices in batting can change your quilting for the better, making it easier to complete projects, and increase your chances of being satisfied with the finished project.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Choosing And Preparing Fabric
Choosing And Preparing Fabric
Choosing fabric for a quilting project can be as much fun as doing the project itself. Even if to quilters choose the same quilt pattern, different choices of fabric will make each quilt unique. Most quilter's prefer using fabric that is 100 % cotton because they are easier to sew, mark, press and hand quilt. If you are shopping for fabric in a quilt shop you will rarely find fabric that is not pure cotton. Fabrics will also probably be arranged according to colors and print types.
With more experience fabrics other than cotton may be added for variety. Not all fabrics are suitable however. If you are using an unusual fabric for the first time, or want to use different types of fabrics together, try a small test block first. Fabrics of a medium density, with an even weave work well. Loosely woven fabrics are prone to distortion, as are stretch fabrics. Silk, lightweight wool and some plastics may be used with experience.
Both the color and tone of the fabric you choose will influence the overall effect of the pattern that you choose. Tone may be used to create depth and interest with greater effect than when using color alone. Good planning is necessary to achieve the desired look.
Color is greatly affected by the colors around it. Using contrasting colors will make pieces of a quilt block stand out from each other. Combing certain warm colors such as reds, yellows and oranges, in the same quilt block as cool colors like blues, greens or violets, will make them look more vivid.
Combining fabrics with various print scales and styles can add visual texture to your quilt. Interesting visual effects may also be achieved by using colors of graduated values. Printed cotton fabrics are available in many designs and styles including batiks, homespun plaids and florals, tiny-grained prints that look like solids, reproduction prints, and soft flannels. Solid-color fabrics come in just about every color, shade and tint that you can imagine.
Quilt blocks made from fabrics of the same or various shades of one color, but of contrasting textures can create pleasing results. Fabrics with a nap such as velvet, or fabrics with sheen like taffeta also provide interest.
Whatever fabric you choose for your quilting project, you must prepare it properly before you begin. Most cotton fabrics shrink when they are washed and dried. If you do not preshrink your fabric before you make your quilt, the fabrics may pucker at the stitching lines and the finished product may shrink in size the first time it is washed.
To prevent this wash all fabrics first in a washing machine on a short gentle cycle. Use cool or warm but never hot water. You may use a mild detergent, but it is not necessary unless the fabric is soiled. Wash like colors together in case they are not colorfast. Machine dry the fabric and press it with an iron. You are now ready to begin your project.
Choosing fabric for a quilting project can be as much fun as doing the project itself. Even if to quilters choose the same quilt pattern, different choices of fabric will make each quilt unique. Most quilter's prefer using fabric that is 100 % cotton because they are easier to sew, mark, press and hand quilt. If you are shopping for fabric in a quilt shop you will rarely find fabric that is not pure cotton. Fabrics will also probably be arranged according to colors and print types.
With more experience fabrics other than cotton may be added for variety. Not all fabrics are suitable however. If you are using an unusual fabric for the first time, or want to use different types of fabrics together, try a small test block first. Fabrics of a medium density, with an even weave work well. Loosely woven fabrics are prone to distortion, as are stretch fabrics. Silk, lightweight wool and some plastics may be used with experience.
Both the color and tone of the fabric you choose will influence the overall effect of the pattern that you choose. Tone may be used to create depth and interest with greater effect than when using color alone. Good planning is necessary to achieve the desired look.
Color is greatly affected by the colors around it. Using contrasting colors will make pieces of a quilt block stand out from each other. Combing certain warm colors such as reds, yellows and oranges, in the same quilt block as cool colors like blues, greens or violets, will make them look more vivid.
Combining fabrics with various print scales and styles can add visual texture to your quilt. Interesting visual effects may also be achieved by using colors of graduated values. Printed cotton fabrics are available in many designs and styles including batiks, homespun plaids and florals, tiny-grained prints that look like solids, reproduction prints, and soft flannels. Solid-color fabrics come in just about every color, shade and tint that you can imagine.
Quilt blocks made from fabrics of the same or various shades of one color, but of contrasting textures can create pleasing results. Fabrics with a nap such as velvet, or fabrics with sheen like taffeta also provide interest.
Whatever fabric you choose for your quilting project, you must prepare it properly before you begin. Most cotton fabrics shrink when they are washed and dried. If you do not preshrink your fabric before you make your quilt, the fabrics may pucker at the stitching lines and the finished product may shrink in size the first time it is washed.
To prevent this wash all fabrics first in a washing machine on a short gentle cycle. Use cool or warm but never hot water. You may use a mild detergent, but it is not necessary unless the fabric is soiled. Wash like colors together in case they are not colorfast. Machine dry the fabric and press it with an iron. You are now ready to begin your project.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
How To Craft Quilts With Freezer Paper
No you are not going to craft a quilt with freezer paper, unless you know something I don't, but you are going to use freezer paper to perform the steps in basic applique. The process is simple, and makes quilting easy.
How to freeze your paper: Applique is the process of taking fabric pieces and sewing it onto prime fabric, which the shaped pieces are sewn onto a foundation to form patterns and designs. To start with, the steps in freezer paper cut your applique out and leave seam allowances. Next, use graph paper or similar products to trace on your wax-free paper, tracing the patterns of your applique. Do not trace seam allowances. Now, cut out your patterns and center the shapes on your paper so that it is on the left side. Place the pattern on to your waxy outside layer and bring it to the fabric. You will need to press (NOT IRON) your fabric, as well as the freezer paper. Press the paper so that it is on the fabric of your applique. The wax will melt. Once you see the results, cut the curvatures and the points of your applique. Use needle and thread that matches your design and run a stitch about the allowances of your seams. Slightly pull your thread to collect with the allowances about your applique shape. Make a knot in your thread at one end, and collect your stitches. With the freezer paper inside still, use your iron and press your applique.
You can also prepare to work the appliqued style by using glue sticks. Ultimately, you can sew by hand to form the applique. In addition, you can use your machine to create a pattern of applique. It's your choice.
To use the glue stick method, you perform the same actions, as you would in the freezer paper, only you use copier paper. You can use paper that you use in your printer to complete your steps also. Use your glue stick and fasten the seams. Leave out the wax coating and perform the same steps as you did in the freezer. On the backside of your paper, and at the middle, add a bit of glue. Press on the left side and turn your seam under. Around the shape of your paper, add another row of glue. Add the glue in a row down the shape of your edges. You want to glue the seam allowances to lock them in and to start you applique.
Once you complete the steps, you can start stitching the pieces of fabric into your backdrop fabric.
If you choose to hand stitch, start with arranging your applique, preparing it to fit the background. You will need pins to hold it in place, and use basting steps or else the glue stick to hold them in tact. Perform your actions moving front and then to the back, and applique the pieces that lie beneath the other. Overlap pieces should also be applique.
Next, get your needle and thread together, matching the thread with your initial applique. Stitch in a ladder motion, or else a tacking motion about the applique edges. Use glue to create three-quarter-inch applique shapes around the beginning tip, or point. You can complete your stitching, once you remove the glue. +In addition to the hand applique, you can also use the blind-stitch method, or the machine method to create your quilt. Another option is the zigzag method, or the fusible machine method. Various other methods are optional as well. To learn more about quilting visit your local library.
How to freeze your paper: Applique is the process of taking fabric pieces and sewing it onto prime fabric, which the shaped pieces are sewn onto a foundation to form patterns and designs. To start with, the steps in freezer paper cut your applique out and leave seam allowances. Next, use graph paper or similar products to trace on your wax-free paper, tracing the patterns of your applique. Do not trace seam allowances. Now, cut out your patterns and center the shapes on your paper so that it is on the left side. Place the pattern on to your waxy outside layer and bring it to the fabric. You will need to press (NOT IRON) your fabric, as well as the freezer paper. Press the paper so that it is on the fabric of your applique. The wax will melt. Once you see the results, cut the curvatures and the points of your applique. Use needle and thread that matches your design and run a stitch about the allowances of your seams. Slightly pull your thread to collect with the allowances about your applique shape. Make a knot in your thread at one end, and collect your stitches. With the freezer paper inside still, use your iron and press your applique.
You can also prepare to work the appliqued style by using glue sticks. Ultimately, you can sew by hand to form the applique. In addition, you can use your machine to create a pattern of applique. It's your choice.
To use the glue stick method, you perform the same actions, as you would in the freezer paper, only you use copier paper. You can use paper that you use in your printer to complete your steps also. Use your glue stick and fasten the seams. Leave out the wax coating and perform the same steps as you did in the freezer. On the backside of your paper, and at the middle, add a bit of glue. Press on the left side and turn your seam under. Around the shape of your paper, add another row of glue. Add the glue in a row down the shape of your edges. You want to glue the seam allowances to lock them in and to start you applique.
Once you complete the steps, you can start stitching the pieces of fabric into your backdrop fabric.
If you choose to hand stitch, start with arranging your applique, preparing it to fit the background. You will need pins to hold it in place, and use basting steps or else the glue stick to hold them in tact. Perform your actions moving front and then to the back, and applique the pieces that lie beneath the other. Overlap pieces should also be applique.
Next, get your needle and thread together, matching the thread with your initial applique. Stitch in a ladder motion, or else a tacking motion about the applique edges. Use glue to create three-quarter-inch applique shapes around the beginning tip, or point. You can complete your stitching, once you remove the glue. +In addition to the hand applique, you can also use the blind-stitch method, or the machine method to create your quilt. Another option is the zigzag method, or the fusible machine method. Various other methods are optional as well. To learn more about quilting visit your local library.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Holiday Ribbons Quilt & Accessories
The quilt isn't truly a ribbon, but its colors and undulating features remind me of the folded, ribbon-like candy that's always available during the holidays. Make the quilt as shown, a 30-inch square project that can be put to work as a wallhanging, a table throw or used anywhere you'd like to add a splash of holiday color. You'll also find instructions for a coordinating table runner and placemats -- with hints for varying their sizes and layouts to suit your needs.
Janet Wickell
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Handspun Finn Hubby Socks
17. September 2010,
Handspun Finn Hubby socks
Crown Mountain Farms from roving beautifully coloured Finn
420 yards (105 g) weighing 3 fingering yarn spreadsheet
Handspun Finn Hubby socks
Crown Mountain Farms from roving beautifully coloured Finn
420 yards (105 g) weighing 3 fingering yarn spreadsheet
These are the first handspun socks I have done for Dave-he considers them:)
I LOVE the gorgeous subtle flow in these socks. whenever I picked them, I just stare for a few minutes looking at the beautiful colors, one of the many joys of using handspun yarn.
Pattern: winged it-5 X 1 with EOP heel ribbing
Thread: 3.1 ounce handspun 3 in front of the peace of Mind-Crown Mountain Farms Finn
Needles: 2, 0 mm in the round on circular needle size 1
Size: Man size 8-72 loop around the
I added a little nylon yarn with the heel security strengthening.
This may be the last picture of green grass before the spring, so I considered it!
Even though that I just spun one little punoksia, fiber Tour de Fleece for, (I) is a random prize-winner Ravelry FiberOptic Spinning group and won a $ 100.00 gift certificate no Kimber's Fiber Optic Shop. who is now a generous prize! I have to slow this winter season whenever I want fun fiber package. Kimber's colouring is great (I still have 2 gorgeous not spin, starting from the last Club.)Explore Fiber Optic peek at all ... his gorgeous stuff I've made his Foot Notes sock yarn with These relatively green Hedera socks and cannot wait to try out the current Foot Notes pen.
The time of the year in question
10. October 2010
The time to start wearing YearTime handknit socks again-here is my current rotation, all washed and ready to play ...
choose some new, starting from the mix of each pile fall-off in order to be able to add such a lot of fun to allow decisions!
Knitting needles and is slow for some time, for reasons related to tendonitis, but this is what I am working on right now. 
Mountain in my new magnificent mittens with pure angora-Golden Angora Rabbit Cottage Craft France Angora Mill.This is a serious soft fluffy yarn! 
and I am kulkuvälin final frontier Galactic explosion-only 37 more stars go:) 
Tomorrow .... dyeing my homegrown Indigo-it is to get cold at night and I do not want to lose its pankinjohtaja chance-should be fairly experimental! I have the comment system is miserable-if you are new to commenter, I do not know you, I have no way to respond to your comment, so. ...If you have any questions and want to really answer my upper right in the sidebar, is the link in the email-please email me!
PS-who was the person of the Fairbanks last week comments-Moxie? Krista?
The time to start wearing YearTime handknit socks again-here is my current rotation, all washed and ready to play ...
choose some new, starting from the mix of each pile fall-off in order to be able to add such a lot of fun to allow decisions! Knitting needles and is slow for some time, for reasons related to tendonitis, but this is what I am working on right now. Mountain in my new magnificent mittens with pure angora-Golden Angora Rabbit Cottage Craft France Angora Mill.This is a serious soft fluffy yarn! and I am kulkuvälin final frontier Galactic explosion-only 37 more stars go:) 
Tomorrow .... dyeing my homegrown Indigo-it is to get cold at night and I do not want to lose its pankinjohtaja chance-should be fairly experimental! I have the comment system is miserable-if you are new to commenter, I do not know you, I have no way to respond to your comment, so. ...If you have any questions and want to really answer my upper right in the sidebar, is the link in the email-please email me!PS-who was the person of the Fairbanks last week comments-Moxie? Krista?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Istanbul Socks
August 29,2010
IstanbulThese socks has been running the summer project and my slow knitting needles at a speed of this summer, it has taken nearly all three months from the date of them-but it was its values:)
I know there was a huge honkin ' error until I took pictures, and now it is fully visible. Perfectionistic thing to do would be to do a little green duplicate stitch and no one will never know, but I realize that actually do not pass and leave them how they are. Pattern: Istanbul, Robyn Gallimore
Thread: Lorna's lace Shepherd sock-less than one withdraw the appropriate continuous equal lengths from each of the natural and sage
Size: 72 loop
Needles: 2 socks is one of the circular needles 2.25 mm 40 "
A few small change-will play in rounds 1-24 on foot (1-25-such as the instructions say to think error) custom stitch of the sole should be symmetric (K2 twice as) indicated in.4.1,.4.2,.4.3 would result in the positions of the Centre and jog. As has not been made after the beginning of the start of the round back seam to needles as always-I love Robyn's patterns-never boring moment in all of the layout changes and fun challenges. (I) you have made some sewing (one of which is 48 pieced stars) only 2 adds borders to go ...
IstanbulThese socks has been running the summer project and my slow knitting needles at a speed of this summer, it has taken nearly all three months from the date of them-but it was its values:)
I know there was a huge honkin ' error until I took pictures, and now it is fully visible. Perfectionistic thing to do would be to do a little green duplicate stitch and no one will never know, but I realize that actually do not pass and leave them how they are. Pattern: Istanbul, Robyn GallimoreThread: Lorna's lace Shepherd sock-less than one withdraw the appropriate continuous equal lengths from each of the natural and sage
Size: 72 loop
Needles: 2 socks is one of the circular needles 2.25 mm 40 "
A few small change-will play in rounds 1-24 on foot (1-25-such as the instructions say to think error) custom stitch of the sole should be symmetric (K2 twice as) indicated in.4.1,.4.2,.4.3 would result in the positions of the Centre and jog. As has not been made after the beginning of the start of the round back seam to needles as always-I love Robyn's patterns-never boring moment in all of the layout changes and fun challenges. (I) you have made some sewing (one of which is 48 pieced stars) only 2 adds borders to go ...
September Startitis
7. September 2010,
September Startitis It happens every year-just when I think of knitting needles to the labour market and quilting are to be intended to take over ... calm little tip is September. I have 3 projects began last week (and a pair of socks-husband feet to pending complete photo) and started spinning again. here's a quick photo tour of my new (and old 1) work in progress.
It was a rocky start with Anna Zilboorg Magnificent mittens-I had a couple of 1965 dpns circa down to hunt (after many years I have used double points-fully converted round girl). It lasted only, if you want to determine the starting page forever and then had several rips and restarts ... but you've got the "now" and feel of the whole beautiful paper is open-currently At I want that for each pair. I think a lot of Nice 
now, when they are in the round on circular needle. All installations of the Yarn is Elann Peruvian Highland red wool-will be 5 colors.I'm knitting these Fall Stranded mitten-KAL, Ravelry (neuloa any stranded mitten-pattern). Marcy and knitting Linda are exactly the same pair-your own little KAL. I have never done 
a pair of gloves and decided to leave the minimum bid rate is high time to go .... So Knotty gloves beautiful Spirit Trail Fiberworks "Frija" (cashmere/merino/nylon)-pure joy so far knitting needles ….
oooops-initiated mystery socks too-does not appear to oppose the. I have already learned a new cast twisted (Germany), and I'm starting with my first few lines of beading. 
Handspun Suri Silk Peacock tail and journal is about 1/2 of a few rows on a daily basis.
and finally some beautiful Rambouillet's hand which Julie Spins-dyed for 3 in front of the sport, I'm going to molecular weight with mitten-knitting needles ... that's all for now-Next up-the man, his feet sukatKun for pictures ...
September Startitis It happens every year-just when I think of knitting needles to the labour market and quilting are to be intended to take over ... calm little tip is September. I have 3 projects began last week (and a pair of socks-husband feet to pending complete photo) and started spinning again. here's a quick photo tour of my new (and old 1) work in progress.
It was a rocky start with Anna Zilboorg Magnificent mittens-I had a couple of 1965 dpns circa down to hunt (after many years I have used double points-fully converted round girl). It lasted only, if you want to determine the starting page forever and then had several rips and restarts ... but you've got the "now" and feel of the whole beautiful paper is open-currently At I want that for each pair. I think a lot of Nice 
now, when they are in the round on circular needle. All installations of the Yarn is Elann Peruvian Highland red wool-will be 5 colors.I'm knitting these Fall Stranded mitten-KAL, Ravelry (neuloa any stranded mitten-pattern). Marcy and knitting Linda are exactly the same pair-your own little KAL. I have never done 
a pair of gloves and decided to leave the minimum bid rate is high time to go .... So Knotty gloves beautiful Spirit Trail Fiberworks "Frija" (cashmere/merino/nylon)-pure joy so far knitting needles ….
oooops-initiated mystery socks too-does not appear to oppose the. I have already learned a new cast twisted (Germany), and I'm starting with my first few lines of beading. 
Handspun Suri Silk Peacock tail and journal is about 1/2 of a few rows on a daily basis.
and finally some beautiful Rambouillet's hand which Julie Spins-dyed for 3 in front of the sport, I'm going to molecular weight with mitten-knitting needles ... that's all for now-Next up-the man, his feet sukatKun for pictures ...His and hers stained glass, hats
11 June 2010
Use his and hers handspun HatsI beautiful stained glass, Polwarth change from April's Fat Cat mixed blessings Club (scroll down in small) give us 2 nice warm winter hats.
My shall be effected by means of the charming Polwarth together with some light gray corriedale, which I have spun the contrast of color. I have done a little More girly picot edging and lined with some sauce left over my Baby Silk Shawl Swallowtail. 
Dave wanted for less contrast his hat, so the spin some wonderful Spinderella Thrums "normal Naturals" Thrums his background color selector were beautiful. the mixture of natural soft browns and grays alpaca, llama mohair wool.
He is not home of sunlight we had in the last few days, so I am modeling, his hat and, on the other hand, taking pictures only currently. Hmmmmm-this one fits me perfectly too:)
Dave's I use garter edging and lined with cashmere by Ivy Vines-soft warm hat talk!!
Pattern:-Green Mountain Spinnery stained glass Hat.
Thread: for each hat is used-30 grams Fat Cat Knits Polwarth mixed blessings April Club colors and 34 grams Spinderella Thrums/Foxglove Light Gray Corriedale.All fiber which spun on a regular basis about 3 in front of/worsted weight (never I remember check the WPI, it appears only to go). 10 grams lined with lovely soft cashmere alpaca/silk and the structural funds ' contribution left over from other projects.
Needles: 16 "round US # 4 visible/assemblies and US # 6 hat. (Go to the magic of the loop over 40 "round reductions)
Size: composed so 112 loop-size 6 needles neuloa for 20 "circular
Mod: Added a two-page spread and various edging loop, has been "fake" pahvipakkauksia rib and use US 6 needle main hat, add, and change a few rows, but otherwise, colorwork structure after the guidelines as written.
I think I make each hat line here is out.It is a great way to use these extra luxury yarn/fiber little bits and you don't need to worry about itchy hat again!
Let me choose my own: using less needle make covered votes (sometimes cast-chain) which is a nice and loose and will subsequently faster beautiful loops.Neuloa approximately 3 "or until you can use the installations of yarn. at this point, my" regular "hat wire change and lines before round neuloa 2. Picot border is round turn * yo *, repeat, K2tog, around and just the other day I turn 2 rows purl" man "hat. needle and Now move to the larger neuloa as long as the lining your hat to get these nice loopy cast-loop and neuloa around them correspond to the live loop.(neuloa live stitch and the cast a loop that processes it as one stitch at the same time). Association is invisible front and there is no trimming/hemming. here is a close-up of the inside.I forgot my idea of fun
will decrease, but sort the top, you will see the below pictures. next week I am leaving my eldest son Fairbanks, Alaska to visit and another to believe you before ... I go to see you in July:)
Use his and hers handspun HatsI beautiful stained glass, Polwarth change from April's Fat Cat mixed blessings Club (scroll down in small) give us 2 nice warm winter hats.
My shall be effected by means of the charming Polwarth together with some light gray corriedale, which I have spun the contrast of color. I have done a little More girly picot edging and lined with some sauce left over my Baby Silk Shawl Swallowtail. 
Dave wanted for less contrast his hat, so the spin some wonderful Spinderella Thrums "normal Naturals" Thrums his background color selector were beautiful. the mixture of natural soft browns and grays alpaca, llama mohair wool.
He is not home of sunlight we had in the last few days, so I am modeling, his hat and, on the other hand, taking pictures only currently. Hmmmmm-this one fits me perfectly too:)Dave's I use garter edging and lined with cashmere by Ivy Vines-soft warm hat talk!!
Pattern:-Green Mountain Spinnery stained glass Hat.Thread: for each hat is used-30 grams Fat Cat Knits Polwarth mixed blessings April Club colors and 34 grams Spinderella Thrums/Foxglove Light Gray Corriedale.All fiber which spun on a regular basis about 3 in front of/worsted weight (never I remember check the WPI, it appears only to go). 10 grams lined with lovely soft cashmere alpaca/silk and the structural funds ' contribution left over from other projects.
Needles: 16 "round US # 4 visible/assemblies and US # 6 hat. (Go to the magic of the loop over 40 "round reductions)
Size: composed so 112 loop-size 6 needles neuloa for 20 "circular
Mod: Added a two-page spread and various edging loop, has been "fake" pahvipakkauksia rib and use US 6 needle main hat, add, and change a few rows, but otherwise, colorwork structure after the guidelines as written.
I think I make each hat line here is out.It is a great way to use these extra luxury yarn/fiber little bits and you don't need to worry about itchy hat again!Let me choose my own: using less needle make covered votes (sometimes cast-chain) which is a nice and loose and will subsequently faster beautiful loops.Neuloa approximately 3 "or until you can use the installations of yarn. at this point, my" regular "hat wire change and lines before round neuloa 2. Picot border is round turn * yo *, repeat, K2tog, around and just the other day I turn 2 rows purl" man "hat. needle and Now move to the larger neuloa as long as the lining your hat to get these nice loopy cast-loop and neuloa around them correspond to the live loop.(neuloa live stitch and the cast a loop that processes it as one stitch at the same time). Association is invisible front and there is no trimming/hemming. here is a close-up of the inside.I forgot my idea of fun
will decrease, but sort the top, you will see the below pictures. next week I am leaving my eldest son Fairbanks, Alaska to visit and another to believe you before ... I go to see you in July:)How to Start your own Quilt Shop
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Handspun Swedish Pole, mittens
1. October 2010
Handspun Swedish Pole MittensWhen I got this pretty Fat Cat Falkland Wool Knits fiber via email, I turned on my other projects, spin and thick warm mittens quickly for a couple of neuloa.
Core spun on a regular basis in front of the 3-heavy weight worsted yarn-
100 yards/62 grams each colorway 
ups closed because I like looking at handspun yarn Close:) 
actually quite unable to imagine these 2 fibres and would have thought never take them together with one of the project, but I have decided to rely on Ginny's color sense and go for it. ... I did so happy! 
I mitten-The Book has had since the 1980s and made many mittens from-this is I have only picture-most were neuloa pre-blog not photos.The book offers some very beautiful diagrams and instructions of the basic regulation, this pair wristband is. 16 stitch the second and the second hand is 6 stitch, as they involve the use of heavy weight worsted Wool loop 48 and received a full adult size of a pair of mittens.
Pattern: Pole pattern from mitten-book
Yarn: 100 grams 3 spreadsheet handspun falkland Wool dyed, Fat Cat Knits Fall mixed blessing for the Club.
Needles: (4 mm) 1 40 "Us size 6 2 mittens needles
Size adult small 48 loop around-8 3/4 "circumferenceI definitely am focused on the cover instead of the hand (feet) at this time-I have 3 Other pairs of mittens/gloves, and much more dancing around my Head! I am currently spinning some pure cashmere for-it is so soft that I hardly feel it through my fingers-brake can expect on my hands these mittens mitten-.
Handspun Swedish Pole MittensWhen I got this pretty Fat Cat Falkland Wool Knits fiber via email, I turned on my other projects, spin and thick warm mittens quickly for a couple of neuloa.
Core spun on a regular basis in front of the 3-heavy weight worsted yarn-
100 yards/62 grams each colorway 
ups closed because I like looking at handspun yarn Close:) 
actually quite unable to imagine these 2 fibres and would have thought never take them together with one of the project, but I have decided to rely on Ginny's color sense and go for it. ... I did so happy! 
I mitten-The Book has had since the 1980s and made many mittens from-this is I have only picture-most were neuloa pre-blog not photos.The book offers some very beautiful diagrams and instructions of the basic regulation, this pair wristband is. 16 stitch the second and the second hand is 6 stitch, as they involve the use of heavy weight worsted Wool loop 48 and received a full adult size of a pair of mittens.
Pattern: Pole pattern from mitten-book Yarn: 100 grams 3 spreadsheet handspun falkland Wool dyed, Fat Cat Knits Fall mixed blessing for the Club.
Needles: (4 mm) 1 40 "Us size 6 2 mittens needles
Size adult small 48 loop around-8 3/4 "circumferenceI definitely am focused on the cover instead of the hand (feet) at this time-I have 3 Other pairs of mittens/gloves, and much more dancing around my Head! I am currently spinning some pure cashmere for-it is so soft that I hardly feel it through my fingers-brake can expect on my hands these mittens mitten-.
Some Natural Dyeing
24. September 2010,
Some of the wide range of Natural DyeingI am growing in my Garden-plants, in the interim, here are some pictures taken today. Part is ready soon, but the rest is not ready for the next year. what I still largest is red and the blues, because yellow is so abundant and easy to find in nature (as you can see below!)But I look forward to these, I decided to try out the first part of Brazilwood. these chips, I bought Aurora Silk are recycled-violin bow makers.
Yesterday I went to a second dog walk, and this time was the Goldenrod throughout, so I collected the set and cooked as soon as I got home I am Quite possibly. never seen some of the most beautiful yellow wire up:)
Some of the wide range of Natural DyeingI am growing in my Garden-plants, in the interim, here are some pictures taken today. Part is ready soon, but the rest is not ready for the next year. what I still largest is red and the blues, because yellow is so abundant and easy to find in nature (as you can see below!)But I look forward to these, I decided to try out the first part of Brazilwood. these chips, I bought Aurora Silk are recycled-violin bow makers.
Yesterday I went to a second dog walk, and this time was the Goldenrod throughout, so I collected the set and cooked as soon as I got home I am Quite possibly. never seen some of the most beautiful yellow wire up:)
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Yli Machine Quilting Thread 500Yd Green To Tan
YLI Machine Quilting Thread. This extra long staple Egyption cotton was specifically designed for the machine, but has quickly become a favorite of hand quilters as well. Perfect for both long-arm and home machine operators. 40wt. 500 yds/spoolPrice: $5.98
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Yli Machine Quilting Thread 500Yd Foliage
YLI Machine Quilting Thread. This extra long staple Egyption cotton was specifically designed for the machine, but has quickly become a favorite of hand quilters as well. Perfect for both long-arm and home machine operators. 40wt. 500 yds/spoolPrice: $5.98
Yli Machine Quilting Thread 500Yd Kyoto Garden
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Scrappy Miniature Whirlwind Quilt
I like this scrappy miniature quilt. It's made from sixteen 3" foundation (paper) pieced whirlwind blocks and finishes at 21" square. The blocks are quick and easy to make, but you might have to experiment a bit with patch placement (for the neutral background) because triangles can be a little challenging at first if the technique is new to you.
I get lots of emails from quilters who've never tried foundation piecing, and always encourage them to experiment with it -- most people love the technique once they've tried a few quilts. And after you've made a couple of foundation pieced projects, you'll know instinctively how to make them all. Newcomers to foundation piecing should read my Foundation Piecings Basics and Paper Piecing Tips before sewing the quilt.
Photo ? Janet Wickell
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Hula Twist Quilt Pattern
Hula Twist is a quilt with 12" blocks. Two traditional designs are used, the Friendship Star and the Eccentric Star. The blocks link together to give the quilt a bit of twist, helped by the very light background that allows the "legs" of the Eccentrics to move forward. The quilt finishes at 72" x 92", but you can adjust that a bit by playing with border numbers and dimensions.
Framed Friendship Stars Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern
Framed Friendship Star finishes at 12-inches square, and can be assembled with quick piecing techniques. You'll find a quilt layout suggestion on page 4, along with yardages to make the quilt shown. You might notice that this block is much like the traditional Milky Way design, but its half square triangles are arranged a bit differently. That, and the outer frame, keep the stars from multiplying from dark to light across the face of the quilt.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Long Arm Quilting Machines - Top Choices
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Juki TL98QE Long-arm Sewing and Quilting Machine FS
The Juki is a solid little industrial machine with all metal parts. It is easy to use and very fast and strong. It only does a straight stitch (nope, not even a zig) but comes standard with several handy feet, including a hopping quilting foot - perfect for free-motion designs. I got this one to use on a quilting frame, and kept my beloved 1980s Pfaff for piecing, but if you need a nice little mid-arm, the Juki is an excellent choice.
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Juki TL98QE Long-arm Sewing and Quilting Machine FS
- Juki TL-98QE's 1-needle Lockstitch Machine is great for Quilting and Home Decor. A powerful machine with 1500 Stitches Per Minute!
- The arm & bed of the TL-98QE is constructed of aluminum die-casting. Body lowers vibration while sewing and ensures high quality stitching. This portable, is lightweight and easy to transport.
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