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Sunday, November 25, 2012

New Fabric, New Project!

Notting Hill - Fat Quarter Bundle Teal          I just got a package in the mail this week from Intrepid Threads, Notting Hill by Joel Dewberry.  It is a bit yellower/greener than I expected so I ran over to New Moon Textiles and picked up some Kona solids in teals and cream.

      Gonna try some improv piecing/ cutting and see what I come up with.  The finished projects need to be a table runner, kitchen rug and a plastic bag dispenser.  Included is my inspiration links.....My actual mat does not look like any of my inspiration...?  Oh well, I'm happy with the results.  I used the Matrix FMQing from Leah Day.

 Made strip sets and randomly cut them up and sewed back together.
2 layers of fusible felt and 2 layers of fusible batting with canvas as the backing.   I steam pressed this very flat and then quilted it.

 Trimmed and bound.




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http://fairyfacedesigns.blogspot.com/. In my surfing for inspiration I landed on this blog and of course followed it because her projects are awesome!!  Now added to my gift list are a couple of ear bud holders for the teen who needs a new pair every couple of months....http://erinerickson.com/2011/11/circle-zip-earbud-pouch-tutorial/  $8.00for the PDF Pattern.    free tutorial here


Gotta get going.....
Happy Sewing, K

Oh yeah I need to make a Kindle Cover too....

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6 comments:

  1. Stella NemethNovember 28, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    My immediate reaction was that I LOVE the wonky strips. I like it enough that my brain is already trying to figure out how I can do that too.

    Those of us who have been quilting for a while have spent so much time and energy on getting points and corners and seams exactly right that the freedom of doing things wonky is very liberating.

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    1. KristinNovember 28, 2012 at 7:53 AM

      KristinNovember 28, 2012 7:53 AM
      Thanks, Stella. I love the freedom of the cutting and sewing it back randomly. No pattern, no points and no pressure. I have struggled with perfect points and meeting corners, I think that is why I am drawn to appliqué!

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  2. KristinNovember 28, 2012 at 7:53 AM

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  3. CarynNovember 28, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I love your scrappy improv even better than your inspiration. Nice finish!

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  4. mamarabyNovember 28, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I love your improv piece!

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  5. Nancy@owensoliviaDecember 17, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    It looks great Kristin! I wouldn't want to step on it! I would love to hear about the durability of handmade floor mat. It's so very tempting to make one myself. :)

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