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New Leaf Folding Totes Sewalong: Part 2

Bags, SewingBy PigletJanuary 25, 20112 Comments

Continuing along with sewalong with a quick sneak peek above 🙂 Assembling the Bag Now it’s time to put the bag together. Match the corners and the seams in particular and stitch across. Repeat for the lining. Then, press some nice creases to form the shape of the bag. You’ll want to do the reverse…

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New Leaf Folding Totes Sewalong: Part 1

Bags, SewingBy PigletJanuary 24, 20112 Comments

Over the next two days I’ll be doing a sewalong for the New Leaf Folding Totes by Heather Bailey. The pattern itself is very good and has pretty good directions, but I always find it helpful to have photos to look at as well. This sewalong assumes you have purchased the pattern. Start by getting…

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Silhouette Sunday: Heat Transfer Tests on Bags

Crafts, SilhouetteBy PigletJanuary 23, 2011Leave a comment

Last time I tried heat transfer, I tried some of the Sihouette brand flocked heat transfer on my pants. I’ve had some peeling issues on certain parts and wanted to try some other brands of stuff just to see how they work and because some of the other brands have more variety in color (and…

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Food Friday: Black and White Cookies

Food, RecipesBy PigletJanuary 21, 20112 Comments

My friend Coco loves Black and White Cookies (aka the interracial cookie). Recently (okay, it was like months ago, but that’s my how my timeline is) she came back from New York raving about them and how she can’t get them here. So I told her I would make her some. I’m going to give…

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New Leaf Bags are cute

Bags, SewingBy PigletJanuary 18, 20111 Comment

Finished up some New Leaf Bags as part of the stash busting contest on Pattern Review. It looks super cute folded up. And it’s very easy to fold up. Here are the steps: First lay it flat. Fold in the sides. Fold the bottom up. Fold the top down. Bring the pocket flap around to…

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Silhouette Sunday: Laptop Decals

SilhouetteBy PigletJanuary 16, 20113 Comments

My husband and I both have identical computers (yes, they’re CR-48s, the cool ChromeOS machine from Google). So in order to tell them apart, I made some slick vinyl decals for them. Hubby wanted the Incognito man and I decided just to go with a simple flower. I created the Incognito man graphic myself and…

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Planning on New Leaf Bags

SewingBy PigletJanuary 16, 20111 Comment

Here’s a quick note to let you know what I’ve got on my plate next . . . Finished this late today so you’ll have to wait until next week when I have time to write up the post to see the finished product!

Food Friday: Kale Chips

Cooking, Dog, RecipesBy PigletJanuary 14, 2011Leave a comment

I found out about kale chips from Diana at The Chic Life. The first time she posted about them as a side dish and when she came to visit San Francisco, I asked her for the recipe. She gave me the basics: spritz some olive oil, salt and pepper and bake til crispy. Since then…

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Silhouette Sunday: Thank You Note with Envelope

SilhouetteBy PigletJanuary 9, 20111 Comment

I needed to send a thank you note to someone at work for a Secret Santa gift, and I thought, why not make the note myself on my Silhouette? I’d been wanting to try this sort of card where the letters stick out from the main area. I designed both the card and envelope myself…

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Food Friday: Asian Noodle Soup

CookingBy PigletJanuary 7, 20112 Comments

Just wanted to share this Asian noodle soup I made the other day. Had rice noodles and shrimp in it. It looks pretty. And it came out okay. But just okay. Given the effort it took to make it chopping things, I probably won’t make it again.

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And now I'm ready for Wednesday! Clue #5 done. All And now I'm ready for Wednesday! Clue #5 done. All caught up! I didn't take a picture of all the pieces in full because that might give away too much. You'll get to see more after we get the last clue on Wednesday!

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitch  #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues
Almost caught up! Clue #4 done. One more and I'll Almost caught up! Clue #4 done. One more and I'll be all caught up for Wednesday!

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 #hellostitchstudio #hellostitch  #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues #stashbusting #ninepatch #9patch #strips
Separation achieved! Just split for the arms. Trie Separation achieved! Just split for the arms. Tried it on and so far really happy with the fit. My first time doing left/right leaning increases and they're my new favorite increase. This is the #cozyclassicraglan by @jessssiemae that I'm doing with @onepetal as part of an @uncommonthreadsyarn #knitalong. Yarn is Luma from @thefibrecompany, also from @uncommonthreadsyarn.

#raglan #sweater #knitting #kal #fibrecoluma #uncommonthreads #alwayslearning
Got behind by a few clues but planning on catching Got behind by a few clues but planning on catching up this weekend. Clue #3 finally done.

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 #hellostitchstudio #hellostitch  #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues #stashbusting #9patch #ninepatch
Just finished up the #freemotionquilting workshop Just finished up the #freemotionquilting workshop taught by @afewscraps for #quiltcontogether These were some great exercises and I really appreciated hey advice sprinkled throughout. While I still have a ways to go on my free motion work, I'm actually pretty happy with how my samples turned out and impressed with how much more comfortable I was by the end of the exercises. Plus, I didn't even use my stitch regulator. I like the stitch regulator and I will use it for quilts but I wanted to work on my fundamentals with this class and let the stitch regulator be more of a bonus than a crutch.

#quiltcon #quiltcontogether2021 #quilting #practicemakesperfect #practicemakesprogress #practicepracticepractice #afewscraps #swirls #pebbles #loops
This was my #flatlay for the #disneyprincesshalfma This was my #flatlay for the #disneyprincesshalfmarathon that I did today. Didn't break any records but I finished! As is tradition, @tibbs_girl and I did it together, but 2500 miles apart using the magic of technology. Realized that I definitely need to get my body acclimated to higher mileage gradually instead of just throwing 13.1 miles at it 😝 Without longer races to keep me in check, I haven't been as good about my long runs. 🤞 next year we'll be back in the park.
Finished my sample from the Gemology and Transpare Finished my sample from the Gemology and Transparency workshop by @3rdstoryworkshop and I absolutely love the result. I actually pre-ordered her book when it first came out but haven't had time to do more than ogle the designs before this. The workshop made it quite manageable and had so many helpful paper piecing tips!

#quiltcon2021 #quiltcontogether #quiltcontogether2021 #gemology #transparency #paperpiecing #topaz #aquamarine #teardrop #facets
Halfway done with clue 3, cut but but not sewn. Ma Halfway done with clue 3, cut but but not sewn. Maybe I canget some of it sewn before class but realistically it probably won't happen so it'll probably be another catch up weekend.

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt #hellostitch  #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues
My first tubular cast on! Now to move on to the yo My first tubular cast on! Now to move on to the yoke.

Starting the Cozy Classic Raglan by @jessssiemae as part of a knit along with @onepetal of @uncommonthreadsyarn. Using some Luna from @thefibrecompany in the yummiest sage color, also from @uncommonthreadsyarn.

#cozyclassicraglan #jessiemaed #uncommonthreads #kal #knitalong #knitting #lys #sweater #handmade #fibrecoluma #yarn
Sending off these houses and tree to @irelleb for Sending off these houses and tree to @irelleb for this month's #gracecircle blocks.

#quilting #quilt #quiltcircle #block #dogoodstitches #improv #houses #tree
And all caught up with the #hellostitchstudiomyste And all caught up with the #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt Finished clue 2, so now I'm ready for Wednesday. So far pretty happy with how my stash-shopped fabrics are looking together!

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitch  #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues #solids #dots #stashbusting
Finally posted this hat I made years ago on the bl Finally posted this hat I made years ago on the blog. @betz_white #reversiblebuckethat made with @spoonflower linen cotton canvas printed with designs by @groovity.

#spoonflower #linencottoncanvas #betzwhite #buckethat #handmade #hat #reversible
I'm doing the Hello Stitch Studio Mystery Quilt ag I'm doing the Hello Stitch Studio Mystery Quilt again. Running a little behind, but catching up. Got everything cut out and clue #1 done. Hopefully tomorrow night I can finish clue #2 and then I'll be caught up for the next week. Bonus, I'm using all stash fabrics this time!

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitch  #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues #stashbusting #strips
I made a cake! I love having a spinning cake stand I made a cake! I love having a spinning cake stand. It makes it so much more fun 😊

This is the Chocolate Pecan Pie Cake recipe from mycakeschool which combined two of my favorite desserts, fudgy chocolate cake and pecan pie. And then I had to add some macarons of course. 🎂 It's sooo good 🤤 (yeah, I made a half recipe but there was still no way we could finish it all).

#chocolate #pecanpie #mycakeschool #frenchmacarons #macarons #buttercreamfrosting #cakestand #cakedecorating #layercake #allthechocolate
Quilt of frustration. Or at least annoyance. This Quilt of frustration. Or at least annoyance. This was supposed to be a light easy quilt, something I could toodle away at between other projects. It's made using some kona jelly rolls.

Well, first, it turns out the jelly rolls shed a ton. So every time I work on it, there are black, blue, purple fuzz everywhere. It's like glitter but not sparkly.

Then, on account of the fuzz, it leaves a tinge of black on the bobbin case so I have to deep clean every time after I work on it because otherwise, light colors of thread look grey.

Finally, I finished one jelly roll worth of squares which gave me 8 x 12 squares (48" x 72"). I had another jelly roll of the colors so I ordered another black one and decided to add on 4 to each row so I could have a nice square 72" x 72" quilt. Finished the extras and was attaching them to the existing rows and one row doesn't match colorwise 😫 That third from the bottom in the first photo. Swipe to the second photo to see what I mean. It's subtle. Hard to see in the photos but you can tell in real life. The worst part? Neither of them match anything in my kona color card 🥺

So now I must decide:
Option 1) Leave the mismatched row in there.
Option 2) Keep the mismatched row but alternate squares so it's less obvious (maybe).
Option 3) Remove the offending row (see picture 3) and have a short wide quilt (72" x 66").
Option 4) Remove the extras from all of the other rows and go back to 8x12 squares.
Option 5) Put it away for another year until I come back to it and really don't care 😝

Quilty friends, what would you do?
Marshmallow class with @squishmarsh to celebrate! Marshmallow class with @squishmarsh to celebrate! Thank you for a great party! And thank you to my wonderful friends for joining me!

#squishmarshmallows #class #virtualclass #tasty #sprinkles #cooking #hotchocolate #sweet #whipitwhipitgood
French macaron class with @bellspastries today! En French macaron class with @bellspastries today! Ended up doing mine with chocolate ganache and caramel for the filling. I did sneak one for quality control 😏 but the rest will be ready tomorrow.

#macarons #frenchmacarons #bellspastries #swirly #pastry #dessert #nowwewait
Finally blogged and posted pictures of the @grainl Finally blogged and posted pictures of the @grainlinestudio #ArcherButtonUp top that I made during a workshop with @lladybird at @hellostitchstudio a bit over a year ago. The class was super fun (both the material and the people!). So fun in fact that I was going to take it again and then pandemic 😝 Looking forward to workshops again when this mess is over.

You also get some gratuitous photos of my chickens and my chicken boots.

Fabric is a cotton lawn from @califabrics.

#grainlinestudio #llearningwithlladybird #hellostitchstudio #califabrics #workshop #buttondown #shirt #collar #pears #chickens #handmadewardrobe #memade #imadethis #yeswemadethecooptoo
I did actually manage to eke out one more finish i I did actually manage to eke out one more finish in 2020. I finished my Summer top by @ankestrick that I started it with @onepetal from @uncommonthreadsyarn as a knit along back in the summer! I didn't have much left after the knit along, but I only had enough time to finish it recently and I told myself I couldn't start something new until I finished. Looks like that gave me the push I needed 🙂 All the ends are woven in, but it still needs to be blocked.

The yarn is Sami by @amanoyarns which is the yummiest, softest organic cotton. I loved working with it so much that I had to pick up more from @uncommonthreadsyarn during their black friday sale to hopefully make a striped sweater one of these days. 

#summer #ankestrick #amanosami #uncommonthreads #organiccotton #yarn #knitting #shortsleeve #summertop #knitalong
And another quilt top done. This one was from when And another quilt top done. This one was from when @siliconvalleymqg hosted @annamariahorner for a color theory workshop. After a fun exercise, we all ended up with a different set of fat quarters than we had originally brought. This is the quilt I came up with from the ones I ended up with. Totally different than anything I would ever pick myself (I don't usually lean towards red) which is why the workshop was fun! It's been sitting in a half finished state for a while now so good to have it done and off my shelf (though now it's hanging in the waiting to be quilted area).

#svmqg #colortheory #annamariahornerworkshop
#ufo #workoutsideyourcomfortzone #svmqgshowandtell #quilt #quilting #modernquilting
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