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A gallery of all my quilts, with the most recent first. (updated every few months - last update 9/3/15) Information provided: Quilt number, Name, size, year completed. I've indicated quilts that were for swaps, gifts, sold, commissioned and published, and added links if I have the pattern or quilt for sale I've provided links (in order) to any progress posts, and the main post about the completed quilt where these are available. Feel free to ask questions if you can't find answers in the links. 2015 ... Q214 - Escape, 23in sq, 2015, to be published, in progress Q213 - Out of the Shadows, 36in sq, 2014, to be published, progress 1, no main post yet Q212 - Silver Stars, 36in sq, 2014, to be published, no main post yet 2014 Q211 - Diving Rings, 36in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, no main post yet Q210 - Making Waves, 36in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, 3, no main post yet Q209 - Origami, 36in sq, 2014, to be published, progress 1, 2, 3, no main post yet Q208 - Jacaranda, 61 x 84in, 2014, published, progress 1, Main post Q207 - Icy, 36in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, Main post Q206 - Louise, 37in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q205 - Floating, 48 x 54in, 2014, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q204 - Grand Coeur, 41in sq, 2014, published, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q203 - Elephants Might Fly, 40in sq, 2014, gift for baby niece, progress 1, 2, Main post Q202 - Via Airmail, approx 44in sq, 2014, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q201 - Down by the Bay, 32 x 52in, 2014, commission, progress 1, 2, Main post Q200 - Splash!, 40in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q199 - Lions in the Window, 40in sq, 2014, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q198 - Nature's Gift, 83in sq, 2014, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post 2013 Q197 - Star Gazing, 53in sq, 2013, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q196 - Strawberry Mousse, 39in sq, 2013, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q195 - Hiding in the Sycamore, 35 x 45in, 2013, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q194 - Melted Icecream, 48 x 68in, 2013, published, For SALE, progress 1, Main post Q193 - Magic Carpet, 50in sq, 2013, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, Main post Q192 - Volare, 66 x 82in, 2013, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Main post Q191 - Maligayang Pasko, 18 x 22in, published, ours, progress 1, Main post Q190 - Along the Jetty, 66 x 82in, 2013, commission, progress 1, 2, Main post Q189 - Dziekuje, approx 48 x 56in, 2013, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, Main post Q188 - Covent Garden, 42in sq, 2013, gift for cousin's baby, published, progress 1, Main post Q187 - Mediterranean Tiles, 55in sq, 2013, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q186 - Linen & Lace, 14 x 40in, 2013, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q185 - Crystallised, 20in sq, 2013, DQS13, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q184 - Cherry Sunset, 62 x 80in, 2013, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q183 - Bogong Bower, 19 x 15in, 2013, class project, progress 1, 2, Main post 2012 Q182 - Waving, approx 55 x 60in, 2012, gift for teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q181 - unnamed triangles, 51 x 61in, 2012, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, Main post Q180 - Bursts of Illusion, approx 55in sq, 2012, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q179 - Hide & Seek, approx 65 x 85in, 2012, gift for niece's birthday, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q178 - Fluttering By, approx 65 x 85in, 2012, gift for Gran, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q177 - Emerging, approx 24in sq, 2012, FLiQS2, progress 1, Main post Q176 - A Gaggle of Goslings, 55in sq, 2012, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q175 - Giraffes, approx 55 x 70in, 2012, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q174 - Glenelg, 48 x 54in, 2012, commission, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Main post Q173 - Rain on the Roof, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q172 - The Weight of the World, approx 32 x 42in, 2012, commission, progress 1, Main post Q171 - Brilliance, approx 55in sq, 2012, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q170 - Green Green Green, approx 40in sq, 2012, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Main post Q169 - Winter Windows, approx 50 x 60in, 2012, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Main post Q168 - From Belair to Yosemite, approx 16 x 32in, 2012, commission, Main post Q167 - Snuggles & Cuddles, approx 40 x 48in, 2012, commission, progress 1, 2, Main post Q166 - Glammed-Up, approx 24in sq, 2012, DQS12, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q165 - Make a Wish, approx 66 x 82in, 2012, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Main post Q164 - Sheets & Spinnakers, approx 60 x 75in, 2012, Simon's, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q163 - Ariana's Owls, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q162 - Is it Night or Day?, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q161 - A Circus Every Day, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q160 - Winter Baubles, approx 18 x 50in, 2012, ours, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q159 - Like a Diamond, approx 35 x 42in, 2012, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q158 - Little Possum, approx 45 x 58in, 2012, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Main post 2011 Q157 - From New Beginnings, approx 55in sq, 2011, gift for teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q156 - The Gardens Meet, approx 60in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q155 - Feathered Friends, approx 48 x 66in, 2011, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Main post Q154 - Portholes, approx 44 x 36in, 2011, gift for baby nephew, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q153 - White Sands, approx 36 x 46in, 2011, gift for friend's baby, published, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q152 - Springtime, approx 19 x 22in, 2011, donated as raffle prize, progress 1, Main post Q151 - Reflections, approx 60in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Main post Q150 - Maple Syrup, approx 48 x 58in, 2011, gift for kindy teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q149 - Elephant Feathers, approx 60 x 78in, 2011, gift for my sister, progress 1, Main post Q148 - Stars of the Sea, approx 100 x 90in, 2011, ours - awaiting use, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q147 - Whispers, approx 40in sq, 2011, gift for baby cousin, progress 1, 2, Main post Q146 - Mother of Pearl, approx 60in sq, 2011, gift for kindy teacher, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q145 - Colour Play, approx 32 x 40in, 2011, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q144 - Pink Feathers, approx 50in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Main post Q143 - Good Morning, Hoot, approx 40in sq, 2011, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q142 - Crowing, approx 24in sq, 2011, DQS10, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q141 - Building Blocks, approx 55in sq, 2011, gift for kindy teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q140 - Night Snow, approx 22in sq, 2011, gift for my mother, progress 1, Main post and here Q139 - Transitions, approx 35 x 40in, 2011, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q138 - Growing, approx 50 x 60in, 2011, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, Main post Q137 - Cuggle, approx 55in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q136 - Jazza, approx 45in sq, 2011, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q135 - In the Pink, approx 40in sq, 2011, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post 2010 Q134 - Bountiful Winter, approx 19 x 22in, 2010, Pattern, commission, progress 1, Main post Q133 - May, approx 24in sq, 2010, EBDQS4, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q132 - Morning Swim, approx 36 x 48in, 2010, gift for friend's baby, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q131 - Parade of Elephants, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for baby nephew, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q130 - Jindy, approx 60 x 78in, 2010, my snuggle quilt, progress 1, Main post Q129 - Through the Arched Window, approx, 36 x 44in, 2010, gift for baby niece, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q128 - Marmalade &; Jam, approx 24in sq, 2010, DQS9, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q127 - Andrea's Dream, approx 65in sq, 2010, published x2, For SALE, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q126 - Snowy Owl, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Q125 - Nectar, approx 24in sq, 2010, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, 2, 3 Main post Q124 - Hush in the Forest, approx 66 x 82in, 2010, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Main post Q123 - Soft as a Feather, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q122 - Giggle, approx 45 x 60in, 2010, James' snuggle quilt, progress 1, 2, Main post Q121 - Hoot, approx 45 x 60in, 2010, Eleanor's snuggle quilt, progress 1, 2, Main post Q120 - Nullarbor Stars, approx 100 x 90in, 2010, gift for sister-in-law's wedding, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q119 - Snow Dance, approx 22in sq, 2010, DQS8, progress 1, 2, Main post Q118 - Iced Chocolate, approx 22in sq, 2010, swap, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q117 - Tiny Fairies, approx 16 x 20in, 2010, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, Main post Q116 - Feathered Heart, approx 22in sq, 2010, For SALE, progress 1, Main post Q115 - Feathered Flake, approx 22in sq, 2010, sold, progress 1, Main post Q114 - Southern Star, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q113 - Parterre, approx 50in sq, 2010, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, Main post Q112 - Hidden Star, approx 55 in sq, 2010, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post 2009 Q111 - Hushabye Stars, approx 55 x 65in, 2009, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, Main post Q110 - Footsteps, approx 50 x 60in, 2009, donated as raffle prize, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q109 - Apple Falls, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, Pattern, Main post and here Q108 - Nocturnal, approx 22 x 14in, 2009, EBDQS, progress 1, 2, Main post Q107 - Fruit Punch, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q106 - Nurture, approx 50in sq, 2009, For SALE, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q105 - Bear in the Woods, approx 23in sq, 2009, sold, Main post Q104 - Autumn, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, Pattern, progress 1, Main post Q103 - Spring, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, published, Pattern, progress 1, Main post Q102 - Winter Harvest, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, Pattern, progress 1, Main post Q101 - Out of Season, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, DQS, Pattern, progress 1, 2, Main post Q100 - Starburst, approx 50in sq, 2009, published, sold, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q99 - Under the Southern Cross, approx 35 x 45in, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Q98 - Lilac Soda, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post and here Q97 - Tendrils, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q96 - Inch by Inch, approx 22in sq, 2009, ALQS3, progress 1, 2, Main post Q95 - Obsession, approx 25in sq, 2009, sold, progress 1, 2, Main post Q94 - Brush & Hush, approx 22 x 30in, 2009, sold, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q93 - Milky Way, approx 35 x 45in, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Q92 - Mimicry, approx 22in sq, 2009, gift Q91 - Beachside Blossom, approx 14 x 48in, 2009, gift for Simon's mother, Main post Q90 - Andamooka, approx 15 x 20in, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q89 - Breaking Surf, approx 45in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q88 - Little Star, approx 35 x 42in, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q87 - Sing a Rainbow, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Main post Q86 - Table runner, approx 12 x 40in, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q85 - Table runner, approx 12 x 40in, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q84 - Happiness, approx 45in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q83 - Mimicking the Cherry Thief, approx 22in sq, 2009, DQS6, progress 1, 2, Main post Q82 - Breakfast on the Beach, approx 36 x 45in, 2009, gift for baby niece, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q81 - Tropical Ice, approx 42in sq, 2009, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q80 - Constellation Consternation, approx 65 x 80in, 2009, donation to bushfire appeal, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q79 - Rory's Rockets, approx 68 x 80in, 2009, commission, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q78 - Drifting, approx 18 x 21in, 2009, 4SQS5, 2009, progress 1, 2, Main post Q77 - Eleanor's Teddy Quilt, approx 22in sq, 2009, Main post Q76 - Fairy Dancing, approx 66 x 80in, 2009, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q75 - Aglow, approx 16 x 20in, 2009, blog giveaway, Main post Q74 - Eleanor's Fairies, approx 38 x 50in, 2009, gift for James' friend, Main post Q73 - Sweetness, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q72 - Star of Spring, approx 20in sq, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q71 - Celebrate, approx 24in sq, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q70 - The Right Direction, approx 26 x 48in, 2009, gift for friend's wedding, progress 1, 2, Main post 2008 Q69 - Joy of Friendship, approx 32 x 42in, 2008, group quilt, progress 1, Main post Q68 - Daydreams, approx 45in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q67 - Our Favourite Star, approx 45 x 55in, 2008, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q66 - Quilt # 2364 / Sue's Quilt, approx 50in sq, 2008, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, Main post Q65 - Swimming in the Sun, approx 16 x 20in, 2008, EBDQS, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q64 - Outback Silhouette, approx 16 x 20in, 2008, ALQS, progress 1, Main post Q63 - Twinkle, Twinkle, approx 32 x 45in, 2008, gift for friend's child, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post and here Q62 - Rainbow Whirl, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q61 - No Pot of Gold, approx 40in sq, 2008, published, sold, progress 1, 2, Main post Q60 - Change of Season, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q59 - An Early Snowfall, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Main post Q58 - Plant in Full Sun, approx 20in sq, 2008, 4SQS, progress 1, Main post Q57 - Eva's Garden, approx 65 x 80in, 2008, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q56 - Winter's Garden, approx 35 x 45in, 2008, group quilt, progress 1, Main post Q55 - Dipped in Chocolate, approx 14 x 48in, 2008, swap, Main post Q54 - The Quilt at Pooh Corner, approx 45 x 30in, 2008, commission, progress 1, Main post Q53 - Symmetry, approx 38in sq, 2008, gift, progress 1, 2, Main post Q52 - Sailing with Dolphins, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's child, progress 1, Main post Q51 - Evening Indulgence, approx 40in sq, 2008, donated as raffle prize, published, progress 1, Main post Q50 - Wild Wind, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q49 - Reflections of Autumn, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for relative's baby, Main post Q48 - Red & White & Butterflies All Over, approx 60 x 80in, commission, 2008, progress 1, Main post Q47 - Stars in Her Eyes, approx 68 x 80in, commission, 2008, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post 2007 Q46 - Blueberries & Lime, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q45 - Butterfly Carnival, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q44 - Cabins in Queensland, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q43 - Sun, Sand & Sea, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q42 - Sunrise to Sunset, approx 303 x 45in, 2007, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q41 - Where Did the Irises Disappear To?, approx 62 x 80in, 2007, in use on Eleanor's bed, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q40 - E'nor Rug, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, Eleanor's baby quilt Q39 - Oriental Dragonflies, approx 32 x 46in, 2007, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q38 - Eleanor's Quilt, approx 40in sq, 2007, Eleanor's wallhanging, published, Main post another Q37 - Snow in the Jungle, approx 68 x 78in, 2007, James' bed quilt Q36 - Kaleidoscope, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby Q35 - Kate, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for cousin's baby Q34 - Angel Stars, approx 32 x 42in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for friend Q33 - Puzzle, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for friends' baby Q32 - Seaside, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, gift for baby niece, Main post 2006 Q31 - Donna's Dogs, approx 35 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for cousin's baby Q30 - Catherine's colours, approx 32 x 42in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby Q29 - Ruby, approx 32 x 42in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's daughter Q28 - Pandas, approx 56 x 16in, 2006, currently unblogged, hangs in our hallway Q27 - Roseflakes, approx 30 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby Q26 - Wombats for Amy, approx 42 x 36in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend Q25 - Rainbow, approx 32 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for cousin's baby Q24 - Blue & Yellow, approx 100 x 90in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's wedding Q23 - Max, approx 42 x 35in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend Q22 - Minna, approx 32 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby 2005 Q21 - Windows, approx 45 x 35in, 2005, James' baby quilt Q20 - Frogs, approx 30 x 45in, 2005, currently unblogged, James' wallhanging Q19 - Beach, approx 100 x 90in, 2005, gift for brother-in-law's wedding Q18 - Infinity, approx 32 x 42in, 2005, currently unblogged, gift Q17 - Elephants, approx 100 x 90in, 2005, currently unblogged, gift for my sister's wedding Q16 - Diamond, approx 30 x 50in, 2005, currently unblogged, gift for grandparents' diamond wedding 2004 Q15 - Dragonflies, approx 30 x 45in, 2004, currently unblogged, girft for friend's baby 2003 Q14 - Canadian Inspiration, approx 100 x 90in, c2003, made for my parents, published, Main post Q13 - Snowy Mountains, approx 50 x 65in, c 2003, currently unblogged, design from AP&Q Q12 -Elliot's Paws, approx 32 x 42in, c2003, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby, handquilted 2002 Q11 - Quilts for Comfort, c2002, currently unblogged Q10 - Family quilt, approx 48 x 62in, c2002, currently unblogged Q9 - Starburst, approx 30 x 45in, c2002, currently unblogged, commission Q8 - Birds 3, approx 35 x 45in, c2002, currently unblogged, commission Q6 & 7 - Twin birds 1 & 2, approx 32 x 42in, c2002, currently unblogged, gifts for friend's twin babies 1999 Q5 - Pansies, approx 45in sq, 1999, currently unblogged, hangs in our bedroom Q4 - Metallic, approx 32 x 42in, 1999, currently unblogged, 1998 Q3 - Treasure Chest & cushions, c1998, Made for my parents, Main post Q2 - Quillow, c1998, currently unblogged, gift for Simon's mother Q1c - Hand-pieced quilt, king size, 1998, Made for us, still in use. 1993 Q1b - Around the World, Single bed, 1993, Made for me, worn out and thrown out in about 2012, progress 1, main post, Q1a - Around the World, Single bed, 1993, Made for my sister, still in use (as above but blue and green) **********************************************************************************

Japanese embroidery ideas and techniques to try something a little different and learn about a different culture.

Learn now to insert a zipper in either a centered, lapped, or invisible configuration, along with some helpful tips regardless of the type of zipper or insertion method you choose.

You can use the simple knit and purl stitches to make many wonderful things. But don't stop there! Challenge yourself with the techniques in this article, and knitting will continue to be an exciting adventure.

How To Make Selvedge Fabric - A Fast & Easy Tute This week I've made a laptop case using selvedges and I thought I'd share with you how I create selvedge fabric. When I buy a piece of fabric I remove the selvedges along both edges by folding the fabric in the correct direction to cut them off as full-length strips. It's up to you how wide you cut them, you may want to cut them wider and see more of the original fabric design. I line the selvedge edge up with a 1" line on the cutting mat and then 1/8" line of my ruler on the next 1" line - lining the ruler over the larger amount of fabric helps hold the fabric in place so it doesn't move while I'm cutting though you do risk making a wrong cut into your selvedge. Update on 11 February 2017 These days I'm cutting my selvedges at 1" instead of 7/8" to allow me to retain more of the print design. The rest of the process of creating the fabric remains exactly the same😊. Update on 11 September 2018 Making fabric from my selvedges has become an important part of my design so these days I have increased the width of the selvedge I cut off a piece of fabric. I'm now cutting at 1-1/8". This gives me more wiggle room for overlapping the fabrics and leaves more of the print section visible on the text selvedge edge. The rest of the process in creating the fabric remains exactly the same😊. To make selvedge fabric first I take a piece of batting or backing fabric - whatever suits the outcome of your project best - and cut it at least an inch wider and longer than the finished size of selvedge fabric that I need. Next, I spray it all over with basting spray such as 505 (temporary/repositionable) fabric spray adhesive - using a repositionable adhesive means you can change the strips around until you're happy with the look. Now comes the fun part - lay your selvedges row by row onto the now sticky backing fabric. Start at the bottom edge of the 'fabric' placing the frayed/finished edge bottom-most. Overlay the next selvedge over the cut raw edge - slightly overlapping it. You may want to vary the amount you overlap the selvedges by so you can see more/less of the colour/design/text. You can use more than one selvedge along a particular row - using up shorter lengths of selvedge - just lay them side by side and leave the side edges raw, any fraying will be minimal and adds to the look of the finished fabric (as in the top row being placed in the photo above) Once the backing batting/fabric is completely covered with selvedges you are ready to sew the selvedges in place. (If you are creating a Quilt As You Go (QAYG) block then at this stage you can spray baste your backing fabric to the made fabric.) The spray basting should hold the selvedge strips firmly in place while you complete this stage. I sew/quilt over the length of the selvedges using my 1/4" foot as a width guide. I choose one very straight edged selvedge as a marker for my first row of stitches and then use this as a loose guide for my next rows 1/8" to 1/4" apart - I'm not looking for a perfectly straight line finish here. Placing the stitch lines so close together firmly fastens down all the selvedge edges and creates the fabric. There're other methods of attaching selvedges that leave the finished edge of each selvedge strip loose from the background fabric but this I like that my method ensures each strip is well attached and often I use a contrasting thread so the stitching becomes part of the finished design also. Here's a finished QAYG selvedge block that I made last year as part of my Something NEW Sampler Quilt. This block contains selvedges from all the fabrics used in making the quilt. This is how the back of the fabric will look - in this case, you're seeing the backing fabric of the QAYG block but if you've just used a backing fabric or batting then you'll see that instead. Once you've finished your 'made' selvedge fabric then you can trim the edges/cut the fabric to size and use in your chosen project. And that's all there is to making selvedge fabric!!! Check out my other Selvedge posts: This time, I used it to make a laptop case Crazy about that Kaffe Fassett blue Millefiore lining I love selvedge fabric - it's so individual and scrappy looking, there's always something to look at and read! I've wondered about crocheting/knitting with my selvedges too - have you tried it? I've crocheted/knitted with lots of materials in the past - one of my favourites is plastic carrier bags - great for making waterproof garden table place/drink mats and chair covers but that's a whole other post! Do you save your selvedges? If you do then share what you've made and if you've used a different method to make selvedge fabric tell us about that too. Updated On 21 April 2014: The laptop case was a present for my daughter's friend Hayley and here's a photo Flicky sent me of Hayley with her case which she tells me she uses every day. The photo is also proof that the sun does shine sometimes in St Andrews, Scotland! Updated at 11 September 2018 I've used a piece of selvedge fabric for a cushion back - I looove how this looks, don't you? See more about this cushion here in this blog post. and another I made last year - read more about it here. How To Make Selvedge Fabric - A Fast & Easy Tute Featured On: Clicking on an image will take you through to the new page of crafty goodness :) Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only, no payment or commission is received on click-throughs and opinions are my own.

At the last meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild, I was given a little project to take home. It was several candlewicking pieces that required only Colonial Knots. I had never heard of that before, so I learned it and now I'll show you! : ) So welcome back to another edition of 'Saturday Stitches' where you watch me teach myself to embroider! you can see all posts by clicking on 'Tutorials' at the very top of my blog A Colonial Knot is a little different that a French Knot. It doesn't make that little doughnut. It makes a good tied knot but wrapping the needle in a figure eight. Check it out... bring the needle up, and then lie the tip over and under the thread like that... Take the working thread and put it across the tip of the needle and then tuck it under again. put the needle back into the cloth, close to where you first came up Pull to tighten the knot a bit and then take the needle right through to the bottom. And there you have it! It's pretty easy. They sure look lumpy and knotty compared the the French Knot. They would work great as pebbles in a small landscape I bet. hmm.... Have a great weekend!

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Hello everyone Hope your week is going well. For several months I have been working with the idea of providing tutorials on my website – am still tinkering with the idea of uploading some vi…

Below is a tutorial on how to shirr with elastic thread. Before we begin, I must mention that this is a compilation of shirring techniques which I have learned from 3 specific resources: Portabellopixie, Craftstylish, and Heather Ross's book Weekend Sewing. And away we go....... Supplies ~ 1 spool of elastic thread ~ matching thread (must match your fabric) ~ fabric (i used Robert Kaufman's Kona Cotton Celery) ~ 1/4" elastic (optional) Instructions 1. Finish the upper raw edge of the bodice. I like to finish it by making a casing for a 1/4" elastic band. If you have 2 separate pieces (bodice and skirt) sewn together, you can turn the seam allowance into a casing for an additional band of elastic at the waist line. Simply finish the raw edge of the seam allowance and sew the edge of the SA to the bodice. After I have shirred the fabric, I then thread the elastic through the casing. This helps maintain and reinforce the shape of the garment. For now, just make the casing or finish the raw edges. You may want to mark your shirring lines on the fabric before you begin. Its recommended to mark every 1/4" to 1/2". I use my sewing foot to mark it (eyeball it), which works just fine for me and eliminates a step. If you are going to mark your fabric, mark the right side of the garment (visible side of the garment). Also, use tailors chalk, disappearing fabric ink, or some sort of erasable mark. 2. Wind the bobbin by hand with the elastic thread. It is very important not to stretch the elastic thread as you wind it. This is why you must do it by hand. There can not be any tension in the elastic thread. 3. Insert your bobbin into your sewing machine as you normally would. 4. Pull up the elastic thread as you normally would for regular bobbin thread. 5. I like to shirr with my walking foot. If you do not have a walking foot, then a regular foot will be just fine. With the right side of your garment facing up (elastic thread should be on the side that will not be visible on the completed garment), begin to take a few stitches, then back stitch to secure your thread. Stitch from one end to the other. 7. When you get to the end of your first row of stitches, back stitch and clip the threads. Turn the garment and begin sewing your next row the same way you did the first row. Another option (which is quicker) is when you get to the end of your first row of stitches, lift the presser foot, move the fabric over so that the needle is positioned over the next row. Lower the presser foot and needle. Pivot the fabric. Begin sewing the next row of stitches. Always back stitch when you come to the end of the elastic thread and make sure you have enough thread to complete a row. You may notice your first couple of rows don't gather as much as you'd like. Don't worry. As you continue to stitch more rows, your garment will gather more. 8. When you have completed shirring/smocking your garment, spray it with water. You will see your garment gather up nice and tight. Press your garment gently. Do not smooth the iron over the garment. Lightly press the gathers. 9. Thread your elastic through the casing/casings. 10. Stitch the elastic band ends to the garment. That's it! You're a shirr genius! Happy Creating =) Jamie Update: The Honey Girl Dress/Top sewing pattern (shown above) is available at Phat Fabric. Here's the link.

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