tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47796362418803253072024-02-21T08:26:00.468-06:00KZK's Quilts, Etc!KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-10977868350831714272020-02-04T14:27:00.000-06:002020-02-04T14:27:11.981-06:00Recycled Denim ToteHi, everyone! I'm still trying to get caught up, showing you what I've been working on! <br />
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I had a great idea to make a couple bags out of recycled denim. As I started, I quickly remembered how challenging it can be to work with denim -- it can get wonky AND man, there is a lot of bulk to deal with! I thought I could tough it out, but I was stressing. If I'm doing something for myself or for someone I know will appreciate my efforts, I'm all in. But ... that just wasn't the case. I decided to shift gears - and go on to Plan B.<br />
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Plan B is to just make it however I wanted to and to keep it to use myself. I was so much more relaxed! I used a gorgeous Jason Yenter fabric for the lining and pockets. Take a look:<br />
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I did a button and loop closure. The loop is elastic (from discarded jacket or something ... I can't remember) with a little cord lock on it. I can cinch it tight when there isn't much in the bag, then let it out if I'm toting around a lot of "stuff"!<br />
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The handles are cotton webbing - they used to be an old belt. I also attached a D-ring using the same webbing/belt, and put a small carabiner clip on it. It can either hang outside of the tote or inside. It is SO HANDY for my key fob! I always get to wherever I'm driving to, then have to dig around in my bag for my fob so I can lock my vehicle. <i>"I know I have it with me or the vehicle wouldn't have started ..." </i> So convenient!!<br />
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For whatever reason, Maggie is fascinated with this tote.<br />
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Let's take a look inside:<br />
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There is a huge divided pocket on one side, and on the other, a zippered pocket, with a pocket behind that. The zip was saved from a discarded windbreaker. I've used other zips from that jacket in other projects -- like the <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/number-seven.html" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouch I made for my mom</a>. Here's a closer look at the zip pocket:<br />
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And the reverse side of the bag:<br />
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Yes, that's Maggie's ear. <span style="color: red;">❤</span><br />
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I did just some simple quilting on the outside - more like topstitching to make those bulky seams lay a bit flatter.<br />
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The tote opens so nice and wide, so you can find everything:<br />
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And of course, because I didn't ask her to, when I set the bag on the floor to get one more shot ...<br />
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Thank you, Maggie. (Honestly, what a doll!)</div>
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That's it for now. A great recycling effort for the belt, the D-ring (also part of the belt), the denim, the elastic and cord lock, and the zip! And I have to say, this is one of my favorite bags! It holds a TON and I can still find everything!</div>
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Thanks for reading!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-37075358688404607372020-01-31T15:18:00.000-06:002020-01-31T15:18:17.368-06:00Traffic Jam!Hi, everyone! Thanks for stopping by. Today, I'm cramming a few week's worth of progress into one post. I decided to sew along with <a href="https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/traffic-jam/" target="_blank">Pat Sloan, making her Traffic Jam! quilt.</a> First, I tested the block out to see if I'd like it ...<br />
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Yes! Totally enjoyable! The blocks went together very quickly!<br />
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I worked strictly from my 2.5" scrap basket and grabbed a bunch of 5" squares from a "charm square exchange" I did years ago. Not all of the 5" squares were "my" 5" (everyone cuts differently!), so resizing them all to 4.5" for this project was perfect!<br />
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Not knowing where I was going at first, I just kept making blocks ...<br />
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... and they stacked up in no time.<br />
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I stuck to blues - I've always loved a blue & white theme!<br />
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For the sashing, I went back into my 2.5" scrap basket and was able to go pretty far that way. <br />
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I did have to cut into some yardage eventually -- since the project kept growing. LOL. At least it's all from my "stash"; I feel great about that!<br />
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I got to work sewing the sashing on:<br />
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And just kept going!<br />
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After I got the rest of the sashing and the cornerstones on, I auditioned a couple different blues for a border. I'm not usually fond of borders, but I thought this quilt really needed at least one. I decided on this sort of denim blue:<br />
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I eventually pieced those (the quilt got a bit ... large), pressed them nice and straight (you can see one of the sides in the second photo on <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2020/01/big-and-small.html" target="_blank">yesterday's post</a>), then sewed them on.<br />
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I must say, using that long metal ruler to make sure my long borders were straight as I pressed made for nice flat, non-wavy borders!!! YAY!<br />
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I eventually pieced a backing, then basted everything together. Here it is, all set for the quilting:<br />
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I treated myself to some new King Tut quilting thread - <a href="https://www.superiorthreads.com/king-tut-971-white-linen-cone" target="_blank">White Linen</a>. It is perfect for my Traffic Jam! I put one line of quilting in, just to test things out. It's going to be lovely.<br />
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Thanks for reading - I'll keep you posted on my progress!<br />
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KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-52169125204034380442020-01-30T10:31:00.001-06:002020-01-30T10:31:33.091-06:00Big And SmallHi, everyone! Lots of things can make a positive difference in our lives - some big, some small. Let's take a look at two things I recently added!<br />
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First up, a "big" thing:<br />
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Forty-eight inches of solid metal! Why? To help keep me on the straight and narrow, so to speak.<br />
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When ironing borders or any long piece of fabric, it's so easy for the fab to get a bit "off", resulting in wavy borders or blocks. <br />
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Having watched a lot of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx44Zf6KYNL53ikyk7insIA">Donna Jordan's videos</a>, she always has a long, metal ruler on her pressing surface to help her keep everything straight. She finally mentioned in one of the vids that she bought hers at the hardware store - why didn't I think of that?!? So ... a couple weeks ago, when my husband said he was going to <a href="https://www.menards.com/main/home.html">Menard's</a>, I asked him to look for one - and if it wasn't too expensive (I'm rather ... frugal), would he mind picking one up for me?<br />
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Not only did he score one for me, but check this -- <b>LESS THAN</b><b> $8</b>!!!<br />
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File this under "what took me so long"!!!<br />
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Next up, a relatively "small" thing ... and the result of a compilation of a few more videos. I saw a round zippy bag several YouTubers made that was being used for earbuds or change. I thought - (a) I've never made a round bag and (b) wouldn't that be a cute poop bag holder?!?! I grabbed some fabric I purchased in Korea that is actually from a Korean fabric line and ...<br />
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How cute is that?!? The zip is recycled from a discarded garment and is totally perfect for the bag. I put little pulls at both ends of where the zip is; I looped a carabiner through one to hook to her leash and the other is perfect to hold onto when you zip the bag shut. The fabric is a great coordinate with Cammie's "<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kzkryschtal/47419364222/in/album-72157675082214097/">wicked purple</a>" harness/leash/collar.<br />
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For the circle, I used an old "Stamps.com" CD that I keep around for template purposes - so the whole bag measures less than 5" in diameter. Just large enough to stuff a few bags in there.<br />
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Since I never go out without bags, it's nice to have another holder handy!!<br />
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Thanks for reading - and remember - even little things make a big difference!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-71761466767717196982020-01-29T12:22:00.000-06:002020-01-29T12:22:44.659-06:00Backing It UpHi, everyone! I thought I'd back up a bit and show you a few of the Christmas gifts I made. These were for neighbors and/or local friends/special people. I had a BALL going through my Christmas fabric and coming up with different "fabric gift baskets"!<br />
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First up, a super small basket for a special friend:<br />
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Here's a look inside:<br />
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I filled hers with Ghirardelli mints. Cute and man, those chocolates are so good!!!<br />
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All of the following had a mix of different yummy chocolates in them! Here is the one for our neighbors 3 doors down:<br />
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I think that fabric is SO FUN! It's so colorful and cheery!<br />
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For our wonderful next door neighbors:<br />
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I thought the classic gingerbreadmen would be so cute for them!<br />
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For our 2 doors down neighbors:<br />
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I love those Santas!<br />
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I made yet another one - sort of for us -- the one in front here:<br />
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I also wanted to do something for <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cam and Maggie</a>'s "regular" vet and for Cam's Oncologist. Rather than Christmas fabrics, I went into my Laurel Burch stash. I remembered our vet saying (a long time ago) that she liked Laurel Burch, so I thought it would be fun to do these in LB dog fabrics!<br />
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Here they are, filled up and ready to take to them:<br />
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I had such fun making these, especially because of how special each of the recipients are. I loosely followed the same tutorial I <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2018/09/cerenes-bagets.html" target="_blank">linked to here</a>.<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-53567852822690473672020-01-17T15:29:00.000-06:002020-01-17T15:29:28.186-06:00Square In A SquareHi everyone! Today, I thought I'd share a really sweet table runner/topper I made for my mom for Christmas. The best part was getting to give it to her in person - though a little early. (We made the trip out to see her earlier in December!) I used a new-to-me technique I've been wanting to try and it was totally fun! I also used some fabric I've been saving for something special, so the whole thing gave me great joy!<br />
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I'm calling it "Square In A Square" - you can see the whole tutorial <a href="https://mamaspark.blogspot.com/2015/06/fold-and-sew-square-in-square-block.html" target="_blank">at this link</a>.<br />
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Basically, you place a smaller square of fabric in a larger one, right sides up, and fold in the sides. You stitch a quarter inch in from the fold, then press it open. Now do the top and bottom. This way, there is much less cutting AND no raw seams in the block. (You will have raw seams as you join block to block, though.)<br />
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How cool is that? Fast and easy! Bulky as all get out along those folded seams, but I planned to work around them as I quilted.<br />
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My top was together in no time:<br />
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There are three major scenes in the featured fabric, so I cut each one four times. I kept each "view" in a row, but turned it a quarter turn as I went down the length of the quilt.<br />
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Is that fabric cute or what?!?<br />
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I kept the quilting simple, just outlining my featured fabric squares; here are my three "scenes":<br />
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I did a "flip and turn" method, rather than adding a binding, to keep things simple. I also quilted about 1/8 of an inch in from the edge for detail, interest, and to sew up the "turning hole".<br />
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I was really happy with how it came out - and I think my mom really liked it!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-34706973490533063512020-01-10T14:36:00.001-06:002020-01-10T14:36:43.793-06:00Hunter's Star Update #2Hi, everyone! I hope you're all doing well! Another post here, trying to get you caught up on what's going on in my Studio! Remember the <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/08/hunters-star-update.html" target="_blank">Hunter's Star</a> quilt I pieced this Summer? I ended mailing it to <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/" target="_blank">the pros for the quilting</a> back in October -- that baby is just WAY too big for me to quilt at this point in time.<br />
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I knew it would take probably a couple of months for it to work its way up the queue; on the website, they said they couldn't promise it by Christmas. I expected that. What I did NOT expect was to see this box arrive <i>before Thanksgiving</i>!!!</div>
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WOW, I was SO excited!<br />
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Here's a look at the quilting:<br />
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I chose an off-white/beige thread and a pattern called "Deb's Feathers". I thought that would fit with the whole Civil War reproduction theme.<br />
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They did a fabulous job! Check out the back:<br />
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I opted to sew the binding on myself, feeling extravagant enough having had someone else do the quilting for me! I went with a nice brown:<br />
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OK, two nice browns. I wanted to repeat the inner border and didn't quite have enough. I did what any woman in the 19th century would have done and chose another that was close enough.<br />
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I used my system of winding the binding around an antique spool, then setting that in a magnetized tray. It keeps everything neat and tidy!<br />
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I'm slowly but surely working on the hand sewing. It will take me a while, but this is definitely worth doing by hand. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>And may I add, "<a href="https://www.nhl.com/penguins" target="_blank">GO, PENS</a>!!!"</i></span></td></tr>
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I have it down in the Studio on my machine table; I go between hand sewing the Hunter's Star and piecing a new project. Upstairs, I'm doing the hand sewing on the <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/12/kaleidescope.html" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope/Not Kira</a> quilt. Not that I have projects scattered all over the house. LOL.</div>
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I am SO pleased with the job <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a> did! I couldn't be happier!</div>
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I'll keep you posted on my binding progress! Thanks for reading!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-9233787995152008612020-01-06T13:14:00.000-06:002020-01-06T13:14:39.447-06:00Because I Love The FabricHi, everyone! Before I get started, just to clarify <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2020/01/when-life-gives-you-placemats.html" target="_blank">yesterday's post</a> - I hadn't quilted the placemats yet! They were just pieced panels, which made them perfect to turn into anything! Having said that, I <i>have</i> watched videos where someone took pre-made placemats and turned then into all sorts of cute bags ... but that's a different story altogether!<br />
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After I had that tote put together, I OF COURSE still had scraps. Do you ever really use all of your scraps? Anyway ... what to do, what to do. I thought a <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-first-dumpling-pouch.html" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouch</a> would be in order! <br />
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I didn't have big scraps, but that was OK! I just started piecing together what I did have:<br />
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You know, I do have an actual stiletto in a crock by my machine. I usually use a tiny screwdriver, though -- and in a pinch, a golf tee works perfectly!<br />
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I was able to piece together panels just large enough for a small Dumpling Pouch. Perfect!<br />
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I bought those scissors YEARS ago and wow, do I love them. They have micro-serrated blades and a removable loop in the handles - it makes them spring open, thus making cutting much easier. I can't remember where I got them, but <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heritage-7241-Ergo-Self-Opening-Shear/dp/B00BNTKMKU/ref=sr_1_86?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIufGTr63v5gIVrf_jBx1YWAr4EAAYASAAEgJpvfD_BwE&hvadid=241934640928&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023960&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=2771112191143942595&hvtargid=kwd-53740771&hydadcr=24658_10400648&keywords=heritage+scissors&qid=1578326789&sr=8-86" target="_blank">Amazon has them.</a> Of course. <br />
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Once I had my panels cut, I sandwiched them to some batting and wanted to do a little quilting. I had the perfect thread in my "stash":<br />
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King Tut Valley Of The Queens. Isn't it gorgeous?!? And I even had about 1/2 of a bobbin wound. SCORE!<br />
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I just sort of stitched beside the ditch and carried everything over across the whole piece. It was fun!<br />
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Before I knew it, I had my little Dumpling Pouch all set:<br />
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How can you not love it?<br />
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Here's a look inside:<br />
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Note the little "pulls" on each side of the pouch; the pattern doesn't call for them, but they make it so much easier to open and close the bag!<br />
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I actually bought some zips finally. Don't get me wrong, I love using ones from discarded clothing, but it's also nice to have a wide array of colors to choose from!</div>
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That's it for now! Thanks so much for reading!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-28224082328647128722020-01-05T16:23:00.000-06:002020-01-05T16:23:03.676-06:00When Life Gives You Placemats ...... turn them into a tote. If you don't like them. Or something like that!<br />
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So ... as many of you know, I have a slight addiction to watching video tutorials for quilts and bags while I'm on the treadmill. I watched one by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJgRvAqtW_s&t=277s" target="_blank">Donna Jordan for placemats</a> and I thought, "Oh, I have JUST the charm square packs for those!"<br />
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I got the tops of the placemats together, more or less, and realized they were far, far from perfect. I mean "FAR". Not being one to waste fabric, I wondered what I could do with them. I needed a really big tote and thought I could just wing one using the panels I came up with from the tutorial. Right?<br />
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Here's the outside:<br />
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It has a zip top, webbing straps, and a little webbing/D-ring combo.<br />
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It's perfect for attaching your keys, a water bottle, travel dog dishes ... whatever!<br />
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Here's a look inside:<br />
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One side has a zip pocket (I've watched a lot of zipper tutorials and figured I could give it a go!) ...<br />
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... and the other side has a huge pocket, split down the middle forming two pockets:<br />
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I took it on our latest trip and was thrilled with how much stuff I can pack in it! (I'm not known for packing lightly!)<br />
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It was mighty fun "winging it", and turning the placemats I didn't care for into a cute, kicky bag! I had to wash it after our trip and was pleased with how nicely it washed up!<br />
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Thanks so much for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-33143871843098547812020-01-04T10:00:00.000-06:002020-01-04T10:00:49.808-06:00Stack N Whack ScrapsHi everyone! Let's look around and see what else I've been up to! I got out some old, unfinished projects, trying to decide what I could finish up. Years ago, I took a <a href="https://smokybearretreats.com/stack-and-whack-tutorial-for-beginners/">Stack N Whack class</a>. (I used the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Stack-N-Whack-Quilts-Bethany-Reynolds/dp/1574327046/ref=asc_df_1574327046/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=266138090875&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10997931910212591647&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023960&hvtargid=pla-569465647162&psc=1" target="_blank">seen here</a>.). I didn't finish all of my blocks, but have this much:<br />
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I'm pretty sure I couldn't decide what color to make the background, so I opted for a split. Because why keep it simple - right?<br />
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The basic "trick" to Stack N Whack blocks is to pin the fabric together at the "repeats", cut it EXACTLY, then stitch the pattern together forming sort of a kaleidoscope. All blocks are from the same fabric, but are all different! Very cool. Very precise. Very ... much like something I didn't want to tackle right now. BUT ...<br />
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I had cut some squares while I had my fabric stacked back when I cut this baby out. I played around with them and thought I could make cute, little 4-patch mini kaleidoscopes. I gave one block a shot ...<br />
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... and thought it was mighty cute. I started sewing the rest together and was really pleased with how they came out. I thought it would set the blocks off nicely to pair them up with "plain" setting blocks. I auditioned several fabrics, ran them by my FaceBook friends, and came up with using this purple:<br />
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I love that fabric!<br />
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I also decided to set the blocks on point; it makes them "twirl" a little better!<br />
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I do want a border on the quilt, but am really still trying to decide. The "focal fabric" I used for the blocks with either be a border or the binding - it will be out there somewhere!<br />
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I still like the grey newsprint on the left (it totally blends with my carpeting in the photo), but maybe after an inner border of the focal fabric. Or the green. Or ... yeah. That's why this is as far as I've gotten with this one. </div>
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I've got it out where I can see it, so in the back of my mind, I'm still mulling over what to use for the border!</div>
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Thanks for reading !</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-80575794185269589832019-12-28T16:37:00.000-06:002019-12-28T16:37:44.341-06:00Not Tea CupsHi, everyone! I didn't mean to take so long between posts, but things have been mighty busy here - plus a trip out of town and Christmas! Anyway ...<br />
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I love watching quilting videos on You Tube while I'm on the treadmill - especially ones by Missouri Star Quilt Company. I watched one by Hillary (Jenny's daughter) called <a href="https://youtu.be/wRXnSweBdPA" target="_blank">The Tea Cup Quilt </a>and was fascinated by it. It didn't look like tea cups to me, but I loved the sort of free-form squares and rectangles. I knew I had to try it!<br />
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I cut into some batiks and before I knew it, I had a good number of blocks:<br />
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It was fun and they went together quickly!<br />
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And may I add, egads, I love these batiks!!!<br />
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I came up with the layout I wanted ...<br />
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... and had the top together before I knew it. (The blue painters tape pieces were my row/column markers.). I auditioned a couple fabs for borders and came up with this:<br />
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I'm very pleased with the overall look and feel of it!<br />
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For the quilting, I did double wavy lines, running down the length of the quilt.<br />
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The whole thing reminds me of rain, so the wavy lines seemed to be a good fit.<br />
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For the binding, I used lighter prints at the top and darker at the bottom:<br />
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That was before I had done the hand work. Yes, I sewed it on by hand!<br />
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About the same time I was making this, my husband mentioned the new <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2018/11/brace-yourselves.html" target="_blank">door-less shower</a> and how, now that it was cold out, it gets super drafty in there - and did I have any ideas about what we could do? Well ... YES!<br />
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The colors are perfect in there, the size is right, and the whole "looking like rain" thing sort of fits the shower. I found a nice-looking tension bar and clips, so installation was super easy - and we can take it down when the weather warms back up.</div>
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Because it all looks rainy to me, the boxes sort of look like curtains in windows - so I'm calling this the Curtains Quilt. I'm not sure that's perfect, but it's good enough!</div>
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Fun tutorial, fun quilt to make, and it was awesome working with those batiks!</div>
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Thanks for reading!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-66202657854498332322019-12-13T08:00:00.000-06:002019-12-13T08:00:11.206-06:00Ferris WheelI'm blaming starting yet another project on some of my quilting friends. Ha! They had been discussing English Paper Piecing (EPP). It's a technique I've used before and really enjoyed the process. Basically, you have paper or cardboard shapes, secure your fabric around that, hand sew the fabric pieces together, then remove the papers. Here's a much better explanation - <a href="https://www.mybluprint.com/article/what-is-english-paper-piecing" target="_blank">click here</a>, please!<br />
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My other projects were miniatures - hand pieced, hand quilted. The first one was a Hexagon Quilt, made in August of 2000, using Civil War reproduction fabrics:<br />
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My finger is for size reference in these. <br />
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In December of that year, I pieced this one:<br />
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I called it "Voting Blocks", as I made it during the election period. <br />
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Next up, a combo of some EPP, a little appliqué, and a touch of embroidery:<br />
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I called that one Grandmother's Tiny Flower Garden - made in 2007.<br />
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ANYWAY, I remember enjoying the process, so I thought I'd start another! That would explain ...<br />
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What a mess.<br />
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I had a pattern pack of pre-made templates for a quilt called <a href="http://www.iamlunasol.com/2014/07/epp-ferris-wheel-mini-quilt-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Ferris Wheel</a>, so I thought I'd give that a whirl. <br />
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I've watched a lot of YouTube vids about EPP and the current trend is to use glue rather than stitching your fabric to the templates. That sounded a lot easier and faster! My pieces are about half and half - some stitched, some glued. All I had to start was a glue stick, and I was a bit concerned about the template removal process. <br />
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The pattern I'm following calls for sewing your shapes into long strips ...<br />
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... two different kinds of strip sets ...<br />
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... then joining those strips together:<br />
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That's as far as I've gotten. (I even exhausted Maggie, as you can see!) The big difference between this one and the others is that there are three different shapes. The hexagons are pleasant enough, and the squares are OK, but YIKES, those triangles are insane to deal with! What was I thinking?!?<br />
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Anyway, I'll have time to get back to hand work coming up, so I will continue to march on it.<br />
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Oh! And I found a "quilter's glue stick" that is recommended by some of the EPP experts. I got mine from Amazon - you can <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Sewline-Riolis-Water-Soluble-Fabric-Refill-Blue/dp/B00REIQW08/ref=sr_1_6?crid=QAUO6TXDT9KJ&keywords=fons+and+porter+glue+stick&qid=1576186660&sprefix=Fons%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-6" target="_blank">see it here</a>. Very handy and much neater to work with than my old glue stick. <br />
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That's it for now! Thanks for reading!<br />
KZK</div>
KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-44590038997834690772019-12-12T08:55:00.000-06:002019-12-12T08:55:23.438-06:00KaleidoscopeI know! It's been way too long! I've been doing a lot of quilting, just not taking the time to update the blog. I thought I'd make an attempt to get caught up starting today.<br />
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Remember the <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/08/it-needs-new-name.html" target="_blank">Not Kira quilt</a> I pieced back in August? I quilted it back in October. Let's take a look at the process!<br />
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I wasn't sure what I was going to do at first, then went with wavy lines.<br />
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I love wavy lines. I used Canaan, by King Tut. Lovely shades of silvery, light grey!<br />
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I thought I'd do groups of three one way and one lone wave doing a criss-cross. You can see that better on the reverse side:<br />
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The more I looked at it, though, the more I wanted MORE.<br />
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I knuckled down, tried to be patient with myself, and did a three-line wavy pattern, both ways:<br />
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I was so much happier!<br />
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Speaking of happier, I also realized that yes, for some projects I really like the "all machine bound" option - especially for things that will be laundered frequently. But for this? No. I really knew I'd be happier doing the binding by hand. I sewed the front on by machine of course ...<br />
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... and now I'm slowly but surely sewing it to the back by hand.<br />
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Also, at the suggestion of a friend (thanks, Cindy!) I have renamed "Not Kira" to "Kaleidoscope"! I think it's a good fit! Full photos upon completion!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-36091002266615948232019-10-07T09:00:00.001-05:002019-10-07T09:11:57.051-05:00YAY!Hi everyone! In the "Yay, I'm Finished!" category today, we have ... <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/quilting-christmas-in-city.html">Christmas In The City</a>!!!<br />
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I really had fun with this one. That fabric ... I just can't thank my friend Donna enough for giving me her VERY cool retro "scraps"!!! I love the bright, cheery fabs paired up with the city map fabric - I'm very pleased with how it came out! (... except maybe for having <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-girls-beat-me-to-it.html">some rows "off"</a>, but that's another story altogether!) <br />
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I ended up sewing the binding by hand; I'm really happy with how it came out! I'm still working on my machine binding skills, but ... I need work!<br />
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Here's a look at the back; you can get a good look at the quilting this way:<br />
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I had a swingin', groovin', retro-coolin' time making this quilt! Thanks again to Donna for the awesome fabrics!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
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PS: <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2019/10/christmas-in-city.html" target="_blank">Maggie likes it, too.</a> KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-14761906185266721182019-10-05T14:49:00.000-05:002019-10-05T14:49:40.960-05:00Storage CubeHi everyone! I thought I'd give you a couple updates today!<br />
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Remember the <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/08/it-needs-new-name.html" target="_blank">not-a-Kira quilt</a>? I finally pieced a backing for that! I have it all basted and ready to be quilted. Now I just need some time. And to decide how I'm going to quilt it. I keep changing my mind on that! One of my friends suggested the name "Kaleidoscope" and I really like that! I think I'm running with it!<br />
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And the <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/08/hunters-star-update.html" target="_blank">Hunter's Star</a>? That massive quilt is now in the hands of a professional long-armer. I'm SUPER excited! More details to come on that!<br />
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The only other project I've tackled lately is a toy box for my girls!<br />
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I used Soft and Stable to help the box hold its shape. I heard in another video that using Wonder Clips can help "train" the foam to go the way you want it to go, so after I hit the top seam with an iron, I Wonder Clipped the top before doing the top-stitching. It worked out very well!<br />
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It was tricky sewing a cube (the "Y" seams at the bottom corners), but I followed a <a href="https://youtu.be/-IBAEljW-wE">tutorial by Debby Shore</a>. I found her directions to be clear and easy to follow. I've just "discovered" her videos and am really enjoying them!<br />
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Speaking of enjoying things ...<br />
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Both Cam and Maggie <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2019/09/toy-box.html">are enjoying their new toy box</a>!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-40005023602424125402019-10-03T09:27:00.000-05:002019-10-03T09:27:42.433-05:00Wrapping It UpHi everyone! I have two more little fabric baskets to show you today - made from the same tutorial from <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/05/tutorial-fabric-basket.html" target="_blank">Pink Penguin</a> that I've used many, many times. I love the size and shape of this basket; we have a few here at the house and they are so handy!<br />
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A couple weeks ago, <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/baskets.html" target="_blank">I showed you two I made</a> recently - the one in colonial/early American type fabrics was for my mom and the denim/homespun one was for the owners of the cabin we stayed in on <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2019/09/hitting-road.html" target="_blank">our trip out to see her</a>. Just a little "thank you" -- especially since they had no problem with our pups staying there. I made two others, and they wrap up all the "making them for the trip" projects!<br />
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First up was this one:<br />
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Pumpkins, acorns, leaves, sunflowers ... a lot of fun Fall fabrics! I wanted to leave something with my mom to give to my sister-in-law. (She and my brother live close to where my mom is, but they weren't home when we visited.). I thought it was adorable!<br />
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Next, a variation on a theme:<br />
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Sunflowers, crows, birdhouses, lots of garden motifs. I didn't piece the top of the outer part; I just wanted those sunflowers to shine! I gave it to my neighbor as a "thank you" for taking our mail in and watching the house a bit while we were gone. She grows sunflowers, like the good Kansan that she is - and has a veggie garden. She really seemed to like it; I loved giving it to her!<br />
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That's a wrap of the "trip" projects! As always, thank you so much for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-38289263577509656312019-09-30T16:15:00.002-05:002019-09-30T16:15:58.188-05:00Drawstring ToteHi everyone! I have another bag to show you today -- and it's actually NOT a Dumpling Pouch! I know; it's shocking. Ha!<br />
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I've wanted to make a drawstring tote, or cinch-top tote for YEARS! I finally took the plunge, using fabrics I've been really wanting to do something fun with. Let's jump ahead to the finished bag!<br />
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There are many, many different tutorials for this type of bag all over the internet. I finally chose one (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIL1q04gJ0&list=PLkh63NBgp97cIi9D6VqIBBAFnCOmp3AXB&index=2&t=0s">this one, by Shabby Fabrics</a>) and gave it a go. I did make some changes ... of course!<br />
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I decided to use <a href="https://www.byannie.com/byannies-soft-and-stable/byannie-soft-and-stable-18-white">Soft and Stable</a> for the body of the bag and to quilt it.<br />
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Can you see the quilting? Here's the flip side:<br />
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I used a fabulous variegated pinks/reds thread by King Tut - Red Sea. It was perfect for this project!<br />
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I didn't like how you could see the wrong side of the fabric of the cinch-top when it was open as per the tutorial, so I sort of doubled that. I'll have an easier way of doing it next time; it is a bit bulky when you cinch it closed, but I'd rather have that than the wrong side of the fabric showing. Yes, even if I'm the only one who will see it!<br />
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I used variegated pink string that I had - and quadrupled it.<br />
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I also used the end caps from the the same discarded windbreaker mentioned in <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/number-seven.html">my last post</a> (I used the zipper for that pouch!) to dress the ends of the strings up a bit. I think it's a nice "finish"!<br />
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It's already been put to work (on the trip) and not only did well, but was so fun to use! I've washed it now and it still looks awesome!<br />
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It was so fun to finally make one of these totes <i>AND</i> to use these fabrics! I'm sure I'll be making another one of these soon!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-29733175952458965702019-09-29T11:42:00.000-05:002019-09-29T11:42:09.710-05:00Number SevenHi, everyone! Yes, another <a href="https://sewsweetness.com/2019/08/persimmon-dumpling-pouch.html?v=7516fd43adaa" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouch</a>! Have I mentioned these are a bit addictive?!? This one was for the trip, too, but to take to my mom as a little gift. (The <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/baskets.html" target="_blank">little colonial fabric basket </a>was for her, too; she used to do a lot of tole painting and likes the Early American look!). Anyway ...<br />
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I did a little wavy quilting on the outside of the pouch and ...<br />
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Fortunately, I saw it coming and had ordered more to have on hand for just such an emergency!<br />
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I so totally love King Tut thread!!!<br />
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PDP#7 had a cool, retro vibe to it!<br />
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The fabric is a heavy canvas, so it has nice shape and form even with "just" batting inside. The zipper is from a discarded windbreaker.<br />
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I added fabric tabs at both ends, to make it easier for my mom to open and close, and found two very cool buttons to sew together to use as a zipper pull:<br />
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I thought that would make it easier for her to grip! I also put a little Super Glue on the threads to prevent any fraying or un-knotting.<br />
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I made two interior pockets from a coordinating canvas:<br />
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I love making these - and adding my own touches here and there! And I loved giving this one to my mom!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-20602773597376044392019-09-28T10:26:00.000-05:002019-09-28T10:26:12.081-05:00Another Serving Of DumplingsHi, everyone! <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/new-purse-and-another-dumpling-pouch-or.html" target="_blank">As I mentioned</a>, I may be addicted to making the <a href="https://sewsweetness.com/2019/08/persimmon-dumpling-pouch.html?v=7516fd43adaa" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouches</a> by Sew Sweetness. I thought I should make a couple for my husband, for him to take on our trip!<br />
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For the first one, I grabbed one of his old uniforms. I thought it would look great with a bright red zipper (still using zips I had saved from discarded clothing!) and a flag-themed fabric for the liner.<br />
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I lined the front with batting and put a few lines of quilting in there for detail and to hold the layers together.<br />
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Right after I started that pouch, #5, my order for <a href="https://www.byannie.com/byannies-soft-and-stable/byannie-soft-and-stable-18-white" target="_blank">Soft and Stable</a> came in! I just HAD to try it out, and got to work on Persimmon Dumpling Pouch #6:<br />
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Very easy to quilt through, easy to cut, and I'm so thankful for Wonder Clips.<br />
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This time, I used a Desert Storm camo fabric. I used part of it (it was a rucksack cover) for a <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/06/oops.html" target="_blank">new mat for the girls</a> and had just a smidge left over. I thought my hubby could use two pouches. Right?<br />
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I love the professional look I got using the Soft and Stable -- the pouch sits up nicely and just has a great feel to it!<br />
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I'm not unhappy with using the batting, though -- the BDU camo is so thick that combined with the batting, it also has a nice heft. Here are the two pouches:<br />
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On both pouches, I installed tabs on both sides, for easy zipping and unzipping. For #5, I used folded BDU fabric; it was a bit thick to deal with. For #6, I used the ribbon from DCU pant legs. I used the same ribbon as a zipper pull for that pouch, and the ribbon from BDU pants for the other. <br />
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Here's a peek inside:<br />
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By the time I was on pouch #6, I was confident enough to make some personalizations, and put a pocket inside:<br />
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I measured before I made it, so it could fit his razor -- he used this as a dopp kit on the trip!</div>
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I confess, I may have gotten <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2019/09/dumplings.html" target="_blank">the girls involved</a> in a couple photos of Pouch #5 ... <br />
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Oh, trust me, they were duly rewarded for their efforts!</div>
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As always, thank you for reading!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-88345576485823109572019-09-26T06:00:00.000-05:002019-09-26T06:00:06.242-05:00Drawstring Squishy BagHi everyone! Several of the little bags I made recently were to help keep us organized on our trip - and this next one is a great example. True, I had watched another YouTube video and couldn't wait to try my hand at it ... but I also thought it would come in handy for the trip.<br />
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I present the <a href="https://youtu.be/5AcVQgbZiGs" target="_blank">Drawstring Squishy Bag With Pocket</a> (tutorial from Erica at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=N4kpUAm8Hr30EWNfEvfKnz_CqyB8MTU2OTUyMzUxMUAxNTY5NDM3MTEx&event=video_description&v=5AcVQgbZiGs&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2Mqakl3" target="_blank">Confessions of a Home Schooler</a>):<br />
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All coffee prints because yes, we brought our own coffee. We were very glad we had!<br />
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The bag is fully lined, drawstring closure, and a sweet pocket on the outside.<br />
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It also has a cute little grab handle.<br />
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I used cording and a barrel-style cord lock I had saved from something. It was perfect for this project!<br />
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Like the Dumpling Pouches I showed you in <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/new-purse-and-another-dumpling-pouch-or.html" target="_blank">the last post</a>, this has been through the washer and dryer now and still looks wonderful!<br />
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If you're looking for a fun, quick project that has great utility, this one sure fits the bill!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-16928881687160238822019-09-25T06:00:00.000-05:002019-09-25T06:00:06.621-05:00New Purse And Another Dumpling Pouch. Or 2. Or 3.Hi everyone! I decided at some point that I wanted a new purse. The <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2018/10/heavy-duty.html" target="_blank">one I had been carrying</a> was OK, but heavy! What did I do that made it so heavy? I have no idea. Anyway, I knew the exact fabric I wanted to use!<br />
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Camo print with a plum (is that plum?) roses:<br />
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To be honest, it's a pair of jeans. Actually, two pairs. I bought a pair and they were too small. I was in love with the print, so I bought the next larger size. They weren't much better, but I vowed I'd be able to wear them. Some day. So ... to make a long story short, both pairs are now too large (yeah! but ... that FABRIC!!!). I thought a bag was the answer.<br />
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My plan was to just wing it for the bag itself, but I had watched a tutorial on <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJjtW2perkAhXkdd8KHfYeA-oQtwIwAHoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dz9KMYmxJi5Q&usg=AOvVaw2hCGrYcb5O0jisxc7U4fGm" target="_blank">how to install a recessed zipper into any bag</a> and thought I'd give that a go.<br />
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Her instructions were pretty clear, but I did a lot of stopping and re-starting the vid. She's a fast talker. Or I'm a slow learner. Whatever. I liked how her tabs stuck way out on each side and it just looked cool. And relatively easy. Except ...<br />
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Yeah. Oops. Well, that's why God gave us seam rippers, right?<br />
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My bag was together before I knew it:<br />
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The fabric, the purple/plum/pink/whatever else is an old Mary Ellen Hopkins that I probably bought in Korea. I thought it was a good fit!<br />
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A pocket on a pocket on the outside front!<br />
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I still had fabric left over, so I decided to make another <a href="https://bagsbykzk.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-first-dumpling-pouch.html" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouch</a>! Or two.<br />
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Or three.<br />
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I used recycled zippers from discarded clothing:<br />
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And for zipper pulls and tabs at each end, I used the ribbon from the bottom of BDU pants:<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br />
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The tabs on the ends make it much easier to zip and unzip the bags!<br />
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I love that Sara includes three different sizes for the pouch - and they nest inside each other for easy storage! I took mine with us on our trip (toiletries, cosmetics, etc.) and they were SO handy! I've even washed them now and they held up perfectly! Yay!</div>
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Please stay tuned ... there is a good chance there are more Dumpling Pouches to come!</div>
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As always, thank you for reading!</div>
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KZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-51501362309866412502019-09-24T14:13:00.001-05:002019-09-24T14:13:39.071-05:00FillerHi everyone! I usually like to have a project (or two ... or ...) going at all times in the Studio. Sometimes it's little "filler" projects. One thing I recently did was new "<a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-bags.html" target="_blank">bag holders</a>" to attach to my dogs' leashes:<br />
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Really convenient to have already hooked up to their leashes, in case you forget to grab a bag on your way out the door with someone. I don't know this for a fact, but I'm pretty sure there's a section in the Siberian Husky Rule Book about trying your hardest to have a BM if your person leaves without a bag. I thought it was time, plus we would be leaving for a trip soon (we've been and gone now) and I thought it would be extra handy!<br />
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I decided to do one for a friend, also. Her pup's collar and leash are pink, but because her husband is the one who usually walks her, she didn't want anything too girlie. I thought this called for pink camouflage!<br />
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I just happened to have a re-purposed zipper that matches the khaki in the camouflage print.<br />
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The purple is for Kansas State University, of course!!<br />
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I lined hers (I skipped that on ours) with more of the purple:<br />
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I'm really pleased with how it came out - and I think <a href="https://beadedtail.blogspot.com/2019/09/thankful-thursday.html">my friend</a> is, too. 😊<br />
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Thanks so much for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-20667176196628023242019-09-22T16:30:00.000-05:002019-09-22T16:30:05.505-05:00My First Dumpling Pouch!Hi, everyone! I have so much to show you - it's going to take a handful of days to get caught up! I've now made several <a href="https://sewsweetness.com/2019/08/persimmon-dumpling-pouch.html?v=7516fd43adaa" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouches</a> (pattern by <a href="https://sewsweetness.com/?v=7516fd43adaa" target="_blank">Sew Sweetness</a>) and want to show you the first today!<br />
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I'm not even sure how it started, but I think I stumbled onto one of Sara's videos on YouTube - and the rest ... you know the saying! Shortly after seeing her <a href="https://youtu.be/dF_ejBTHURo" target="_blank">Persimmon Dumpling Pouch</a>, I knew I had to give it a try! <br />
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I wanted to play with some of my Amy Butler scraps. I made templates and had everything cut out quickly:<br />
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I intended to insert side tabs, to make it easier to unzip the pouch, but I couldn't quite pull it off with this first one; I have for subsequent ones!<br />
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I followed Sara's directions except for adding a little panel at the bottom. I'll try that technique eventually, but I skipped it for the first one. Here it is!<br />
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The zipper is from a discarded jacket. (I have finally broken down and bought some zips! They should be here next week.). Waste not, want not!<br />
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Here's the other side:<br />
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And a look inside:<br />
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She has three different sizes -- this is the large. I made a zipper pull from fabric - just to dress it up a bit.<br />
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This was so much fun to make! It's fully lined, with no exposed seams. Sara's instructions are terrific, both written and the video. More Dumpling Pouches to come - please stay tuned!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-18273712429079962442019-09-11T08:37:00.000-05:002019-09-11T08:37:43.004-05:00BasketsHi everyone! Thanks for stopping by! The next projects I tackled were some cute little fabric baskets. I wanted a couple of sort of "hostess" gifts and thought these would be perfect. I used one of my favorite tutorials - it's by Ayumi at Pink Penguin, <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/05/tutorial-fabric-basket.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for the link.<br />
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For the first basket, I wanted a sort of colonial America feel to it. Here are the pieces I started with:<br />
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I love these fabrics - I made a <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2012/02/runner.html" target="_blank">table runner with them for a friend </a>several years ago that I just loved!<br />
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It was together before I knew it:<br />
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I have a cute, coordinating blue, but she's more of a green person, so I went with that for the lining and a few of the patchwork pieces. I'm very happy with how it came out!<br />
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For the next one, I wanted something sort of rustic. I chose denim and homespun, and decided not to do the patchwork along the top.<br />
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Here's a look inside:<br />
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I'm hoping the person it is intended for will appreciate the recycled aspect of the denim parts!<br />
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I think they're both cute and hopefully the recipients will think so, too!<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-22353574280218404862019-09-10T06:00:00.000-05:002019-09-10T06:00:07.144-05:00Quilting Christmas In The CityHi everyone! Thanks for being here! Once I had my retro Christmas In The City Quilt pieced, it was time to come up with a backing! I had only made a dent in Donna's "scraps" (honestly, the most generous "scraps" EVER!!!), so I took a look at what I had in that group. There was plenty of the dark green I'd used in the Shoo Fly blocks -- and there were some large squares of some awesome fabrics I hadn't even used! Here's what I came up with:<br />
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I put my extra "ornament" on there, too. Why not, right? And more of the city map fabric!<br />
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Next, I chose a binding. I had all kinds of crazy ideas, from the green to using all scraps, then decided I really wanted to just use the map fabric:<br />
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It's a good fit!<br />
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On to the quilting thread! I ran this photo past my friends:<br />
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The general consensus was to go with the silver/grey. Excellent choice -- it's Canaan, by King Tut. Actually all the threads are by King Tut -- all hail the King! I think any of the above would have worked, but the silver/grey was perfect for the quilting design I had in mind!<br />
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That's a shot of the back. Remember those <a href="https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/victorian-tin-tinsel/product/32527?&adpos=1o11&scid=scplp10464&sc_intid=10464&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid%20search&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20New%20Customer%20-%20Desktop%2FTablet%20-%20Non-Brand&sourceid=7SCNBDTN">old tin icicle ornaments</a>? I wanted to suggest those, or twisted ribbons. I remember seeing a lot of those ornaments in the 60s or 70s. I thought it was a good fit!<br />
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I think it's just enough, without taking anything away from the quilt!<br />
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I winged it with my walking foot and was done in no time!<br />
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I decided to do the binding by hand, so that might take a while. The machine part is done; now I need some hand-sewing time!<br />
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Thank you so much for reading!<br />
KZKKZKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658237522166927551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779636241880325307.post-27770056987947121892019-09-09T06:00:00.000-05:002019-12-08T08:20:57.174-06:00The Girls Beat Me To ItHi everyone! Thanks for stopping by! My girls actually beat me to posting about this new project over on the <a href="https://armyoffourdigest.blogspot.com/2019/09/trying-something-new.html" target="_blank">Ao4 Digest</a>, so I figured I better get off the stick and blog it as well!<br />
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Years ago ... we don't have to talk about how many ... my friend Donna sent me what she called "scraps" -- leftovers from a Christmas project she had wrapped up. WOW! Not only was it very kind of her, but ohmyword, I LOVE the fabrics!!! And there were TONS!!! Time to put them to use! ... finally.<br />
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It started with one innocent block:<br />
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Tell me those aren't the coolest, hippest, swinging-est fabrics!!! So totally retro-Christmas!!! I paired everything with an awesome city map fabric I recently purchased.</div>
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The block sprung out of one of Jenny's tutorials over at Missouri Star Quilt Company -- it's the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuPx5EvVt-w" target="_blank">Beach Balls quilt.</a> I thought the beach balls could also look like Christmas ornaments -- right?!?</div>
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I kept marching:</div>
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I wanted each ball, each ornament to be different, so I kept dealt my fabric pieces out, then Wonder Clipped them together. I knew they'd get all mixed up otherwise.<br />
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I had lots of help along the way:<br />
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Such wonderful company!<br />
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There were an awful lot of flippy squares involved:<br />
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When I trim the excess fabric off, I like to use my "Add A Quarter" ruler. It's really for paper foundation piecing, but I've found that the ridge lines up nicely on my seam line, then I can just zip the flips off with my rotary cutter.<br />
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I also sashed with the map fabric. I couldn't wait to see what it would look like:<br />
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Part of Jenny's design that I really liked was that her sashing and cornerstones made little Shoo Fly blocks. I love sub-pattern play like that! For the triangles in the Shoo Fly, you actually make flippy squares on top of flippy squares!<br />
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Donna had used a dark green sort of marbled print in with her retro Christmas fabrics. I thought that would be perfect for the Shoo Fly blocks!<br />
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Here it is, laid out on my "design wall" (OK, a piece of batting tacked up above my closet door):<br />
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You can get the general idea there. Some of the flippy squares look flipped up, but ... you know.<br />
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I liked the layout (horizontal, vertical, repeat, repeat; vertical, horizontal, repeat, repeat -- and on), then set about sashing them all together:<br />
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I totally dig the fabrics! How can you look at them and not be happy?!?<br />
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Here it is, once I got it all together, complete with border:<br />
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How I went from my perfect layout to the above, I do not know. Somehow I got the rows out of order ... but I really don't care. I could not love this more than I do!</div>
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The fabs from Donna feel so 1960s to me, and bring me back to my childhood. The map fabric - it's some made up city, I think - but paired with these fabrics, it's like Christmas In The City!!! We spent many Christmases at my Grandparents' houses in Pittsburgh, PA. I remember going downtown to look at the lights and the pretty Christmas window displays! I especially remember Macy's, for some reason. I also remember the smell of city bus exhausts -- for some reason, it's a pleasant memory! That's all what this quilt brings to mind for me, hence the name Christmas In The City. Many, many thanks to Donna for her "leftovers"!!!</div>
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Tune in tomorrow for a look at the quilting!</div>
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Thanks so much for reading!</div>
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