Texture Magic

This is the beginning of a purse. I drew a grid of 3/4 inch lines on the Texture Magic which was on the back of my fabric. Then I sewed a straight stitch. In these photos, you can see the before and after steaming. I'll post a picture of the purse once its done.

Before steaming

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close- up before steaming

It really is MAGIC!

After steaming

Close-up after steaming

Project Runway! via @constantcontact

Project Runway! via @constantcontact

July Class Schedule

Title: Beginning Sewing: Composition Cover
Date: Friday, July 23rd
Time: 1:00 to 3:00
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Date: Saturday, July 24th
Time: 10:30 to 1:30
Teacher: Susan Phillips
Fee: $15.00
Pattern: $7.99
From a simple composition book, make a stylish and unique cover. Composition book and fusible fleece will be provided.

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Title: Charm Party Tote
Date: Thursday, July 29th and Friday, July 30th
Time: 1:00 to 3:30
Teacher: Judy Thomson
Fee: $35.00
Pattern: $9.00
This pattern is easy to do, perfect for quilters who want to try something else besides making another quilt top! This pattern uses fabric for the lining and a package of charm squares. Or if you have scraps, come by the shop and use our Accuquilt cutter to make your own squares! You can even cut your squares the day of the class, that's how easy and fast the Accuquilt is!




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Title: Beginning Quilting: Skinny Mini (part 1 of 3)
Date: Saturday, July 31st
Time: 10:30 to 1:30
Teacher: Susan Phillips
Fee: $50.00 (for all 3 sessions)
Kit: $12.95 to $15.00
Never made a quilt and want to learn? This is ideal for you! The first session, you'll cut your pieces and put the top together. In session 2, you'll quilt your creation. And in the last session, you'll put on the binding! This particular class will be limited to four students and may not be offered again until next summer.

Sashiko from BabyLock

Ever done Sashiko by hand? Well, now there's a machine designed to do the work for you! What a time saver. Check out the latest project from LaDeane.

Here's a close-up. Doesn't it look like hand quilting?

If you want to see the Sashiko in action, here's a youtube video. You could also stop by the shop and see it in person!

SERGER CRAZY!

I cannot believe how easy and how much fun it was to create these goodies on the serger! I even put a zipper in using my 5mm cording foot. Stop by Blue Ribbon and we'll be happy to show you. For most of the projects I used a new book called Ready Set Serge by Georgie Melot.

Let's twist!

We just got in a tool called the "Lil' Twister" that cuts pinwheels from charm squares. Well, I made the cutest little top from the charm squares and when I cut it into pinwheels, I found it to be too busy! So.... I made the top into a little purse!

Here's the finished purse!

Sara was smart and used less busy fabrics. What do you think?