Simplicity 3835

Friday, April 29, 2011

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For those of you who know me in person, or through Flickr, it's no secret one of my favorite patterns is, Built By Wendy 3835.I love that there's no set in sleeves and that any neckline puckers are hidden once the elastic is inserted. What I love most is the range of fabrics this pattern can accommodate.I've...

Is it okay to join a quilt guild IF...you've never finished a quilt

Sunday, April 10, 2011

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The Bakerfield Modern Quilt Guild totally thinks 'sew' (you will only get one cheesy 'sew' per blog post-promise), which makes them even more rad individuals than they already are. So accepting of my 'topper only' status. Yesterday we had a sew-in. Jen (she's in the middle, isn't she freaking adorable?) brought all of her blocks, backings and some cool fabric for us to assemble her quilts. We had so much fun, we talked more than sewed! When finished she is donating the quilts to a girl's group home. How wonderful is that (and of her)!? I am pretty sure she can still use some backing and batting, or maybe some pre-made quilt...

Heather Ross Everything Bag

Monday, January 10, 2011

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I am excited to say I've officially completed my Heather Ross Everything tote! I photographed it as completed last month, but finally finished the hand-stiching today! :)It is huge!!!! Perfect to carry all my truly Bella packages with me to the post office. I also plan to bring it to my Heather Ross and Friends...

Palm Springs = Sewing in Style

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I am overly excited, jumping out of my chair with joy.In two weeks I will be hanging out with fellow fabric junkies for a weekend in Palm Springs with Heather Ross and Lotta Jansdotter! Heather is bringing some of her other fabulous and talented friends as well! I am thrilled to meet all the oh 'sew' talented...