120-Minute Gift: Zen Tote
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Paper Piecing 101 Workshop!
Hey everyone!
Just popping in to let you know about the workshop I’m teaching for the Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild on Saturday, October 6, 2012.
It’s for sewists and quilters who have never really gotten the hang of paper piecing (aka foundation piecing) and would love to learn. I will also be showing all of my advanced piecing tips and tricks for those who could use a technique refresher.
Want to see what we’re making? Want to join in? I list the details at the bottom!
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Heather Ross and other goodies!
It’s time for another rendition of Acquisitions and Takeovers..
Over the past few weeks I’ve been slowly snagging goodies like a little magpie every time I sneak into the Spool of Thread.
First up, Spring Street by Carolyn Gavin/Lila Rogers Studio for P&B Textiles.
Oh . My . Word . Can’t you see all the fussy cutting potential in this charming charming thing? In fact that’s exactly why I bought it..
LOOK AT THIS BIKE!!
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Camo Quilt – Eco Messenger Bag
This bag is a 
great way to show your support for our troops while doing your part for the environment. WIN/WIN. The messenger bag measures 13″ x 13″ x 4″ and has an adjustable nylon strap. The bag has one large pocket on the front (under the messenger flap) and Velcro(R) strips along the entire front for a secure closure. The bag is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The quilt featured on the flap is called Triangle Jubilee by Jen Eskridge. Directions for making the quilt can be found
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Category: messenger bag, notions, recycled bag, tote bag
Squaring the bottom of a bag
Squaring the bottom of a handbag or tote is easy to do. Here are two simple ways.I like this first way, don't know why, they are both easy. But this is the way I tend to do it.
Put your fabrics right sides together. Pin and sew a 1/4" (or 1/2") on both sides and the bottom.
Cut out a square on both bottom corners. For smaller bags I cut a 2" square, for larger ones a 3".
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Category: squaring a bottom, tote bag
Squaring the bottom of a bag
Squaring the bottom of a handbag or tote is easy to do. Here are two simple ways.I like this first way, don't know why, they are both easy. But this is the way I tend to do it.
Put your fabrics right sides together. Pin and sew a 1/4" (or 1/2") on both sides and the bottom.
Cut out a square on both bottom corners. For smaller bags I cut a 2" square, for larger ones a 3".
(Read more) of this post on The Quilt and Needle's Blog...
Category: squaring a bottom, tote bag
Squaring the bottom of a bag
Squaring the bottom of a handbag or tote is easy to do. Here are two simple ways.I like this first way, don't know why, they are both easy. But this is the way I tend to do it.
Put your fabrics right sides together. Pin and sew a 1/4" (or 1/2") on both sides and the bottom.
Cut out a square on both bottom corners. For smaller bags I cut a 2" square, for larger ones a 3".
(Read more) of this post on The Quilt and Needle's Blog...
Category: squaring a bottom, tote bag
Squaring the bottom of a bag
Squaring the bottom of a handbag or tote is easy to do. Here are two simple ways.I like this first way, don't know why, they are both easy. But this is the way I tend to do it.
Put your fabrics right sides together. Pin and sew a 1/4" (or 1/2") on both sides and the bottom.
Cut out a square on both bottom corners. For smaller bags I cut a 2" square, for larger ones a 3".
(Read more) of this post on The Quilt and Needle's Blog...
Category: squaring a bottom, tote bag
Squaring the bottom of a bag
Squaring the bottom of a handbag or tote is easy to do. Here are two simple ways.I like this first way, don't know why, they are both easy. But this is the way I tend to do it.
Put your fabrics right sides together. Pin and sew a 1/4" (or 1/2") on both sides and the bottom.
Cut out a square on both bottom corners. For smaller bags I cut a 2" square, for larger ones a 3".
(Read more) of this post on The Quilt and Needle's Blog...
Category: squaring a bottom, tote bag
Squaring the bottom of a bag
Squaring the bottom of a handbag or tote is easy to do. Here are two simple ways.I like this first way, don't know why, they are both easy. But this is the way I tend to do it.
Put your fabrics right sides together. Pin and sew a 1/4" (or 1/2") on both sides and the bottom.
Cut out a square on both bottom corners. For smaller bags I cut a 2" square, for larger ones a 3".
(Read more) of this post on The Quilt and Needle's Blog...
Category: squaring a bottom, tote bag
