Tutorial-Project Board- Sewing Room Project

This is an item I want to have in my sewing room and since I'm moving to a new room, I'm making some accessories to add to it.

I found an old frame for $5.00 and it is big enough for the project. Poster Board and Cork Tiles were found at Hobby Lobby with my coupon so this has turned out to be a very reasonable project to make.

Cut the poster board to fit and slide in the back of the frame. You can tell this frame is old, has the good old vintage look.


I forgot to take a picture before I opened the tiles and had to undo the wadded wrapping. They were $9.99 with 40% off and they come with the sticky attachments to adhere the tiles to the poster board.

Now measure your tiles to your frame and cut with sharp blade.
Then peel and put the sticky squares onto the back of the tiles


Turn over and press to poster board and you have an accessory to pin pattern pieces, quilt instructions, list for your next project and so on. I'll show pictures of it hanging in my sewing room as soon as I get some walls painted.



Now below is going to be another project and can't wait to finish it and show.



This is a child's chair and I will show you I drilled a small hole in the seat.

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Bonnie

Countdown for next Show and New Styles

Back to the sewing room to make Little Girls Dresses for the next show. I wanted to venture out from the dress that always sales to something a little different. It has been fun mixing and matching patterns and coming up with new items, even using a quilting ruler to add more detail. Love the vintage look for adults and think it really is cute on little girls for photo's.

I am getting to sew a couple of quilt blocks in between so hope to have a quilt finished to show soon.

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Bonnie

Quilt Show in Beaumont, Texas

I have been bad again not posting. Not sure why I can't seem to sit down and post. I have pictures in my camera of our Guild's quilt show and will be posting them soon, having a booth I didn't get out as much as I wanted. Very talented ladies!!! Now I have two sites that have posted pictures of some of the quilts that I am leaving with you to enjoy. Great Show and so well put together.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomrussellquilts/sets/72157629324139525/?page=2

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http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/default/article/Photo-Gallery-Quilts-from-the-Golden-Triangle-3211096.php

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Bonnie

Little Girl's Purse Tutorial

Little Girl's Purse Tutorial

Supplies Needed

2 Fat Quarter (enough for two purses) I should of used two different fat quarters so you could tell the right side of the purse from the wrong side. Sorry.

1 piece of batting 18" X 22"

2 pieces of binding measuring 2 1/4" X wof

1 Piece of ribbon 30" long for handle

Velcro

Large button of your choice

With 2 fat quarters sandwiched between batting I quilted the whole piece. It is easier to quilt a larger piece of fabric and you have two purses in no time. Quilting can be done anyway you choose, see mine below.

Now you are ready to cut two pieces measuring 13 1/2" X 20 1/2.

Take one piece of fabric and fold from the bottom up to 7 1/2", see mark below. Iron crease on bottom fold to mark fabric. This is the bottom of the purse where you folded it.

I took a saucer at this point to round off the top edge of the purse, you can use anything to make a curve.


Trim top edge of purse.



This is how it looks before sewing.






Cut binding 2 1/4" X wof.

Sew together ends as shown below. I put of piece of tape just to show you how to piece the binding together.

After sewn trim away edge.

Iron seam open.

Now press binding in half, long edges together. I love pressing on a towel.

The first seam to sew is attaching the binding to the edge of the purse that is straight. It measures 13 1/2" long. I sew a 3/8" seam with my quilting foot.

After attaching binding you trim away ends.

Fold over binding and pin down, if you use these measurements and fold it over the top edge it will be longer in the back and you will catch the seam when you sew the binding down on the right side of your purse. I sew in the seam and you cannot see it from the front.

This is how the inside binding of the purse will look.


Now attach binding all around the purse outer edge and curve. Go slow around the curve. Cut small slits around curve so it folds back easier. I don't trim my fabric away due to wanting the 3/8' seam, so the binding folds around it at the right measurement. Then fold back and sew on the right side of the purse in the seam.



Remember the crease you made with the iron folding the bottom up to 7 1/2", fold the bottom back up, pin and sew the sides of the purse edge.

You can use any width of ribbon, but mine was a little wide so I folded it in half and stitched it together.

Attach ribbon to purse on the inside where purse opens and sew on Velcro. I used what I had and I know tan does not go with these colors but gotta work with my supplies.

I embroidered "Be Mine" several times and cut out the circles for the big covered buttons.

Attach button and you are finished. I hope these instructions are understandable.

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Bonnie

Tutorial for Little Girl's Purse

Working on this tutorial and will be putting the finishing touches on it tonight. Come on back!!!

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Bonnie

2 MONTHS, oh my!!! Wristlets anyone?

The Christmas Decor has gone up and come down and I haven't been on the blog with any updates, shame on me, and not even a Merry Christmas to everyone. Is it too late...? I was so caught up with family get together, shows and sewing I might have a little excuse.

The pictures above are some new little projects I've been working on. Thank you Geraldine for sitting down with me and showing me step by step. They are from Embroidery Garden
If you haven't been to their store and looked at the designs she has, you need to stop by. This design is all done in the hoop. I only have the 5 X 7 hoop, but they have it for the larger hoops. Zipper, quilting and assembly all done in hoop. Love it.

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Bonnie

Purses made for Nutcracker Show

I sure miss posting, so I'm just stopping by and posting a picture of some purses I made for a friend that is set up at the Nutcracker show in Houston.

Be back soon!

Bonnie

Prayers for Shelby Adams

This little girl is so special to our family, please put her in your prayers along with her Mom, Dad and family. I know blogland can spread news fast and if you can help please help spread this news of how much Shelby needs everyone's prayers. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Prayers-for-Shelby-Adams/208573655882915

Thank you,
Bonnie

Picture heavy of a lot of sewing and fun with friends

After looking at the pictures I took, I didn't get our whole group in and some of the quilts. So sorry girls. We have the best time sewing away, laughing and eating. Short post and hope to be back soon.

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Bonnie