MAKE-IT-MONDAY

My creative bent this week will be summerizing my bedroom.  So, instead of spending a lot of time in my quilt room, I will be shopping for things other than fabric.  I already picked up a few things when I hit Ikea with my BFF a couple of weeks ago. 

Okay, ready, set, shop!

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

FINISHED-ON-FRIDAY (Wk 20)

FINISHED-ON-FRIDAY  (Wk 20)

That Monday fabric became a couple of clutch bags.  Clutch bags are becoming so popular and these were super easy to make.

 

The patchwork one I backed with a mid-weight fusible interfacing and just stitched in the ditch. Then I used a batik for lining and put a zipper in the usual way.

 

On this more modern looking clutch, I used a home dec fabric and did not use interfacing for the outside fabric.  However, I did use interfacing on the lining which is muslin.  It is also cut larger and a pocket was added with a place to attach your keys if wanted.  The zipper is inserted using tabs.   

 

I remember loving clutch bags back in the 80s.   I wonder if I will like using them now?

Have a good weekend and

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

MAKE-IT-MONDAY

One patchwork and one modern.

Have a good week and

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

 

 

FINISHED-ON-FRIDAY (Wk 19)

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THE THREE CONTAINERS

You see these cute fabric containers all over the internet, on blogs, on  Pinterest, even in books. My plan was to make some of these fabric containers which should go together rather quickly.  Some of the ones I've seen are made from linen with cotton lining.  I had a few remnants of home dec fabric and decided to go with this. 

The first one is made with no interfacing, thinking the home dec fabric would hold up.  But, it is too soft.  (never mind that it upside down with directional fabric)

The next one is made a tad smaller using heavy weight (maybe even extra heavy weight) fusible interfacing.  And, it is too hard.  Besides I don't like the size.  (but it was right side up)

The third one is using a mid weight fusible interfacing.  And, it is just right.

Since I was on such a roll, I made three more all just right.

And, they are convertible. 

By the way, the "too soft" container inside out is right side up.  Oh, I so meant to do that.  Ha!  Now what are they going to contain?

Have a good weekend and

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

MAKE-IT-MONDAY

Another fast project (I think).  If I have time, I may make more of these.  Our guild is having a boutique and need small items to sell.  I have a few ideas that may help.

Have a good week and

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

THREE FINISHES AND ONE NEARLY

A few days ago I told you I had high hopes that I would finish these four quilts by the end of the week. I missed that deadline.  Here is the status:  these three are finished clear through the binding and the labels.

 

 

They are going to Community Relations for Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild.  Then there is this one:

I'm still quilting.  However, it is very close to being finished.  I only have to quilt the borders and bind it.  I didn't have any backing fabric that would really work.  So, a trip to M & L's sister store, Jenny's was in order.  I found a great matchy background and picked up what I thought would be plenty.  And, you guessed it, it was about 1/2 yard shy even by setting it width wise.  When it's finished, I'll show you my remedy.  I hope you have had a good weekend.

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

 

FINISHED-ON-FRIDAY (Wk 18)

Remember that happy fabric from Monday?  It became this.

 

 

An armchair sewing organizer/pincushion thingy.  I found it on Pinterest. I am addicted to Pinterest.  It went together very quickly and I'm pretty sure I will find it useful.

 

 Hope you have a good weekend planned and

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

4 QUILTS

I have high hopes that I will be able to show you all four of these tops quilted by the end of the week.

 

Better hurry.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

PET TRAINING

Trudy and I are trying dog training -- again.  We first went when she was 10 months old and we failed miserably.  She was so shy and afraid, she would hide under my chair and bark.  So, we tried socializing with doggie day camp.  Again, we failed.  She would hide in the corner with her head hanging.  The best it ever got was she would hide in the corner with her head held up. I have no grandiose idea of her ever collecting the newspaper.  But, I would like to see less barking, less jumping up on people as they come into the house, and not pulling like a galloping horse while on a leash.

Trudy will be four in June and what a difference a few years make.  This time she is engaged.  Interested in all the dogs that are there.  No barking, and no head hanging.  Wahoo!  This training is all about the "clicker" and "treats".  So I made this cute little fabric lanyard to hold the clicker so it will always be with me hands free during training.  

And, so far, so good.

As a side benefit,  Gracie is learning very quickly that when the clicker makes that noise a treat can't be too far away.  But, Gracie is 10 and much better behaved.

We have only had one session out of six.  I'll let you know how it goes.  In the meantime

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

MAKE-IT-MONDAY

It feels like Spring, finally.  So I picked out a project I've been wanting to make and some springy fabric.

  Happy fabric just makes sewing easier don't you think?

Quilt happy,

Marilyn