tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40354729094425876392024-03-12T21:56:01.545-04:00Rebecca Kelley sewsRebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-61708616865472580302015-10-28T07:58:00.000-04:002015-10-28T07:58:51.993-04:00TotesHere are a few of the totes I have been sewing...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front, with pockets</td></tr>
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Several more totes finished or "in production" (no photos yet)</div>
Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-90732896436985395702015-03-14T22:22:00.001-04:002015-03-16T10:11:10.413-04:00Star Wars PillowMy grand son asked for a quilt... and his birthday is coming soon...so his mommy (my daughter) and I have been consulting via "Pinterest" to design his quilt. His input is simple... "Star Wars".<br />
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So when we found a Death Star quilt pattern...I knew I had to at least attempt it!<br />
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It required learning a new skill...English Paper Piecing (EPP). I am so thankful for the internet and a connection and a laptop computer! Google found the information I needed to begin the Death Star.<br />
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link to pattern .... <a href="http://quirkygranolagirl.blogspot.com/2014/04/patchwork-death-star-pattern.html" target="_blank">patchwork-death-star-pattern</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the pieces cut apart</td></tr>
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I did not have the fabric glue for basting...so...I figured that this skill is older than glue pens...<br />
...so there must be another way...<br />
...very "old school" ... I thread basted all my little pieces to their paper shapes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are a few of the pieces and the little helpers (plastic paper clips) that made it possible to sew these!</td></tr>
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Sew the pieces together in their rows, and sew the rows together...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the lower section seen from the wrong side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lower section, right side up</td></tr>
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I am glad I started with the lower "half" first...the pieces are larger, there are fewer of them, I got a sense of accomplishment quickly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top half in progress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I carefully compared my work to the pattern...it is a little larger, so the back ground pattern got trimmed a little.</td></tr>
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I had the hang of it now...and...forgot to take photos along the way...<br />
yes, I did have lots of basting threads to remove, but they came out easily.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All put together and quilted.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">back of quilting...will be inside pillow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished pillow</td></tr>
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The quilt that goes with this pillow is still under construction...will not be completed before the birthday.Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-85074714549082096442014-05-12T19:44:00.000-04:002014-05-12T19:57:59.456-04:00Quilts for 3 sisters...the finale!A lot of "stuff" has happened since January when sewing <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2014/01/three-quilts-for-three-sisters-part-1.html" target="_blank">began </a>...so now it is May and the 3 quilts are finally finished!<br />
...and I am trying to decide how to photograph them for you to see!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maybe on a bed, two of them at a time??</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maybe only 1 at a time???</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How about a close-up??</td></tr>
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I wanted a way to photograph the whole quilt...so I built a PVC pipe frame to support it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All these pieces...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...fit together like this...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...then lean against the wall.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the Star quilt on the frame.</td></tr>
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My first thought was to pin the top of the quilt to a sleeve that could be slid onto the top rail...</div>
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that idea did not work well! Curtain rings with little clips work well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the Simple Squares Quilt.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And Pinwheels!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All three together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A peek at the back side of 2.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Labels for each quilt, hand embroidered.</td></tr>
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Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-91527946071776993382014-04-26T21:43:00.001-04:002014-04-26T21:43:47.307-04:00Red, White & Blue scrap quiltI think it was at least 3 years ago that I began working on the blocks for this quilt...put it away to work on other projects...took it out again...etc... so I am pleased to say it is finally done!<br />
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Each block is "crazy pieced" to a thick foundation fabric...sash allows the seams to lay flat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start with an angular center and add alternating light and dark around it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More of the quilt...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The whole quilt!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took my rocking chair out to the back yard for some natural light.<br />Bald eagle print cloth on the back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a simple label for historical purposes.</td></tr>
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Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-42111462201192109012014-04-15T09:06:00.000-04:002014-04-15T09:06:26.924-04:00Sock Elephant Baby GiftI took a little break from the quilts in progress...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Edward the sock elephant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also made a Mini diaper bag from Elephant print cloth</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edward is sitting in the nursery organizer; a place to keep diaper change items together.</td></tr>
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Directions to make a sock elephant are found in <i>Sock and Glove</i> by Miyako Kanamori.<br />
Now back to the quilts...Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-44903925532748829472014-01-10T22:27:00.000-05:002014-05-13T06:40:35.971-04:00Three Quilts part 3...or... a mid-course correction!The 3 quilt story begins <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2014/01/three-quilts-for-three-sisters-part-1.html" target="_blank">here.</a> Part 2 can be read <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2014/01/three-quilts-part-2.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Now to continue the tale of Three Quilts...<br />
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I had cut all the pieces for each special type of block and sewn 3 of them for the satisfaction of seeing them finished.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B's square</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E's pinwheel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KA's star</td></tr>
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Then I decided to sew all the simple squares first, cut a few of the large Bird print blocks and lay them all out on top of the blue calico (spaced to look like sash between blocks). The result was not what I expected! The computer drawn image is helpful, but it can't take the place of seeing the actual cloth sewn together. I thought sash would be a unifying element to bring the plan for all three together, but it was not "working" in the squares quilt! One of the first images we saw when thinking about these quilts was a large-block quilt with no sash between the blocks, so...I moved all my blocks together to hide the calico (erase the sash). Oh how much better it looked to me! The calico squares looked happy to be floating on a bed of flowers, and not behind the bars of sash! But would the other quilts look good with out sash? ....back to the drawing board (or computer program in this case).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B's squares with out sash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E's pinwheels with out sash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KA's stars with out sash</td></tr>
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I have adjusted the size of the borders to make up for the removal of the sash (none of which has been cut yet!).<br />
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A little time has past and a little more sewing is complete...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big blocks sew up quickly!</td></tr>
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E's pinwheels are done, and the Bird blocks are cut; waiting for a turn at the sewing machine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eight Bird print blocks and 7 pinwheels.</td></tr>
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One "opps" moment...remember this block...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First pinwheel was not on the table while the others were being sewn.</td></tr>
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So I had to take it apart to make it match all the others!<br />
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Now it is time to start cutting border pieces.<br />
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Finished quilts photos <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2014/05/quilts-for-3-sistersthe-finale.html" target="_blank">here.</a>Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-86106974406862959802014-01-08T21:59:00.000-05:002014-01-09T14:32:10.097-05:00Three Quilts part 2Read part 1 <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2014/01/three-quilts-for-three-sisters-part-1.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
After washing and pressing all this cloth...31 yards of various calico colors; 14 yards of Bird & Flower print...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calico washed but not pressed.</td></tr>
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...it is obvious that I have way too much fabric for this project...so I think I will piece the backs out of "left-over" calico.<br />
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Each quilt will have its own unique pieced blocks; all three will have solid blocks of the Bird print.<br />
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Each of the blue calico prints will be used for sash and outer border in one quilt.<br />
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Here is the plan for KA's quilt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pieced stars, the most complex of the three.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B's squares</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E's pinwheels</td></tr>
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I spent some extra time figuring out how to cut all the different pieces and waste as little as possible, then realized I had more than enough!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the pieces for all the pieced blocks (7 blocks per quilt)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B's squares</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SO0aZWyUYxI/Us245VYNrnI/AAAAAAAACzs/lQayP5j9Qic/s1600/FirstBlocks002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SO0aZWyUYxI/Us245VYNrnI/AAAAAAAACzs/lQayP5j9Qic/s1600/FirstBlocks002.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of B's squares sewn together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4HWPXA7Vq2A/Us2dlY0gfPI/AAAAAAAACyg/NJQeBMNX9xA/s1600/calicoPieces005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4HWPXA7Vq2A/Us2dlY0gfPI/AAAAAAAACyg/NJQeBMNX9xA/s1600/calicoPieces005.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of E's pieces folded to try out colors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgvaRXxpz0w/Us245b3o1DI/AAAAAAAACzw/4X_4kKZ6PNc/s1600/FirstBlocks005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgvaRXxpz0w/Us245b3o1DI/AAAAAAAACzw/4X_4kKZ6PNc/s1600/FirstBlocks005.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decided on one calico per pinwheel for E's quilt.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UszIAHCvjnA/Us2dnXHu0tI/AAAAAAAACy0/g95l6apzSzo/s1600/calicoPieces008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UszIAHCvjnA/Us2dnXHu0tI/AAAAAAAACy0/g95l6apzSzo/s1600/calicoPieces008.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the pieces for KA's stars</td></tr>
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Notice that the blue calico in the pinwheel photo is NOT among the star pieces...because it will be the sash and border for this quilt.<br />
Those pieces do not look like the typical star pieces because I am using a "No Y seams" method that I found <a href="http://www.squashhousequilts.com/2012/03/no-y-seams-8-point-star-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here.</a> I have seen "star-like" blocks made from Half-square triangles but I do not like the seam in the star point that results from that idea.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small square of Flower, diagonal pencil line for seam, sew to calico.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7mPt9qaq88/Us7gpuzn-UI/AAAAAAAAC0o/kai6-1JREGs/s1600/StarBlock002-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7mPt9qaq88/Us7gpuzn-UI/AAAAAAAAC0o/kai6-1JREGs/s1600/StarBlock002-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the beginning of star points. The extra corners will be trimmed off.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corners trimmed, seams pressed, next piece sewn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kWkgVCZBfvg/Us7gspqNCPI/AAAAAAAAC1E/qh-rRlGY6JM/s1600/StarBlock007-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kWkgVCZBfvg/Us7gspqNCPI/AAAAAAAAC1E/qh-rRlGY6JM/s1600/StarBlock007-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seam NOT pressed flat, try again!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_yLORJ_Vi4/Us7gsnreCRI/AAAAAAAAC08/pgsohwfUEBE/s1600/StarBlock006-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_yLORJ_Vi4/Us7gsnreCRI/AAAAAAAAC08/pgsohwfUEBE/s1600/StarBlock006-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one looks better.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CqhdQ6FKmUM/Us7gtuxcrlI/AAAAAAAAC1I/-Zjjg3yzmPE/s1600/StarBlock009-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CqhdQ6FKmUM/Us7gtuxcrlI/AAAAAAAAC1I/-Zjjg3yzmPE/s1600/StarBlock009-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diagonal pencil line for seaming pink to green points.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xG_2_ijdGV4/Us7gvd-nkhI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/NZ6IQ2oO6mw/s1600/StarBlock010-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xG_2_ijdGV4/Us7gvd-nkhI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/NZ6IQ2oO6mw/s1600/StarBlock010-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An additional seam allows the "bonus block" to be cut off the corner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GihrFJ76eYs/Us7gvylyZAI/AAAAAAAAC1g/_Ezzyd7AgO0/s1600/StarBlock011-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GihrFJ76eYs/Us7gvylyZAI/AAAAAAAAC1g/_Ezzyd7AgO0/s1600/StarBlock011-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Star points and a bonus block for later.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P7_a4SQ9oq4/Us7gwt12v-I/AAAAAAAAC1c/5d04toeiWco/s1600/StarBlock012-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P7_a4SQ9oq4/Us7gwt12v-I/AAAAAAAAC1c/5d04toeiWco/s1600/StarBlock012-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A note about pressing seams - sometimes I press them open to get a clean fold, then press to one side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jjBWT-uGxJU/Us7gycER2iI/AAAAAAAAC1s/kRzAY34EWCA/s1600/StarBlock013-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jjBWT-uGxJU/Us7gycER2iI/AAAAAAAAC1s/kRzAY34EWCA/s1600/StarBlock013-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pressed in the same direction as the other seams.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpuWiVOEnVU/Us7gzayweCI/AAAAAAAAC14/ANhUjNqsZZ0/s1600/StarBlock015-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpuWiVOEnVU/Us7gzayweCI/AAAAAAAAC14/ANhUjNqsZZ0/s1600/StarBlock015-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Four units of 2 points each make up an 8 point star.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-10o5cRprkzc/Us7g1dOm9GI/AAAAAAAAC2M/s1N4NGu4CR4/s1600/StarBlock016-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-10o5cRprkzc/Us7g1dOm9GI/AAAAAAAAC2M/s1N4NGu4CR4/s1600/StarBlock016-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pairs sewn together.</td></tr>
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Now to sew the pairs together ...those central points must match up exactly, so it is worth taking a few extra steps to get it right.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QiRNrO4b5iI/Us7g11GHgzI/AAAAAAAAC2U/xk8ZR8IiLck/s1600/StarBlock018-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QiRNrO4b5iI/Us7g11GHgzI/AAAAAAAAC2U/xk8ZR8IiLck/s1600/StarBlock018-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use a pin to pierce EXACTLY at the point, and then through the corresponding point on the lower piece.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p96at8M-cwY/Us7hT22OjgI/AAAAAAAAC3A/-5MwozXPxrs/s1600/StarBlock019-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p96at8M-cwY/Us7hT22OjgI/AAAAAAAAC3A/-5MwozXPxrs/s1600/StarBlock019-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pins on either side of the match point hold the alignment, and the red pin is removed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eRkwLUVCMj0/Us7hUH2e9RI/AAAAAAAAC28/6nITapiHPEw/s1600/StarBlock020-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eRkwLUVCMj0/Us7hUH2e9RI/AAAAAAAAC28/6nITapiHPEw/s1600/StarBlock020-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew a few inches and then check it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q4DCIOAXurM/Us7hUBakrCI/AAAAAAAAC3I/raxROPVCDhk/s1600/StarBlock021-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q4DCIOAXurM/Us7hUBakrCI/AAAAAAAAC3I/raxROPVCDhk/s1600/StarBlock021-1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll take that for good enough! ....and sew the rest of the seam.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Press all the seams and it is done!</td></tr>
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Six more stars...six more pinwheels...six more squares....to sew...before I can show you the next part.<br />
<br />Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-40172963348838913142014-01-03T22:45:00.000-05:002014-01-10T22:31:03.545-05:00Three Quilts for Three Sisters part 1How does one find 3 coverlets or 3 quilts to please the tastes of three very unique girls (now occupying one room)? And...by the way...their MOM has an opinion too! so...Grandma offered to make 3 quilts using all the same fabrics, but slightly different designs. (This Grandma isn't crazy...she has a computer program to help with the calculations).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one of the ideas we worked on together.</td></tr>
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But I am getting ahead of the story...<br />
we did not plan quilts, then shop for cloth...we found these prints (see below) then figured out how to use them!<br />
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Scanned images for the quilt generator.<br />
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Since I was not entirely sure how much of each I might need...I bought all that was left; it will be enough.<br />
These two prints are the inspiration for the color scheme, more "players" are needed...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These were what I chose to add.</td></tr>
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Now there is a small mountain of cloth in this project bin...pieces ranging from 1 yard to 8 yards. If you have ever washed a load of long yardage...you know that I was not looking forward to "laundry day". I did not want to risk dye bleed out or differing rates of shrinkage, so everything MUST be washed. But before the washing day arrived a wonderful hint came along with a quilting tutorial I was watching!!!<br />
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[found the video again! watch Kaye Wood <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bltKdP71cIk" target="_blank">here.</a>]<br />
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The cloth is laid out flat, then fan-folded up the yardage and the selvage edges pinned together with several large pins.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the Bird print folded and pinned, ready to wash.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the green, washed, dried and ready to be unpinned and pressed; very few wrinkles actually!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I should have "pinked" the cut edges, but there were no long tangled wads to unwind!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the calico on the left is washed and "Flower" and "Bird" are pinned and ready to be washed!</td></tr>
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And that stack of calico is just how it came out of the dryer-minus the pins!<br />
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The story continues <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2014/01/three-quilts-part-2.html" target="_blank">here.</a>Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-72810629200039771812013-10-26T21:55:00.000-04:002013-10-26T21:55:54.597-04:00Blue and White Chevron Quilt, part twoTo read about the beginnings of this quilt click <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2013/07/blue-and-white-chevron-quilt-part-1.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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When my granddaughter saw a photo of just the pieced top, unquilted, said she would really like to have it for her birthday gift this year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No borders yet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue "crackle" print for the back.</td></tr>
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I had originally intended to free motion quilt circles and meanders on each chevron...but I also wanted to be sure there was quilting near to each peak and valley of the chevron.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Intentionally not quite "in the ditch" stitching along the edges of each chevron.<br />
I wanted to use a variegated blue thread and wanted it to show up.</td></tr>
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Once all the zig and zag lines were sewn...I did a sample free motion test with my favorite machine for that.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Daisy Mae" did a wonderful job on K-A's quilt (on left)...but her speed controller has developed some hesitation.<br />
I need dependable control, so she needs a trip to the fix-it man!</td></tr>
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My sewing machine repair man was on vacation...and I did not want to wait a week or more to finish the quilt...and the chevrons are only 2 inches wide so what I have done is "enough" ...so I went ahead with the binding.<br />
I cut several 2.25 inch bias strips of the same cloth as the borders, sew the strips end to end until I have enough to go around the quilt. Fold the bias strip in half, length-wise and sew on the top side of the quilt, matching raw edges (do not trim the excess back & batting edges yet).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the bias binding is sewn all the way around, then the extra edges are trimmed off to look like this.</td></tr>
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Now the folded edge of the binding is folded to the back of the quilt and hand stitched with a ladder stitch.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand closing the binding on the back...yes I need reading glasses to sew tiny stitches, and an extra light helps too!<br />Yes, I am left-handed, so this photo might look odd; I sew from left to right.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made the label by tracing over text printed off my computer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All washed and ready to gift wrap!</td></tr>
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<br />Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-36188838243118357062013-09-25T15:08:00.000-04:002013-09-25T15:08:17.648-04:00Biscuits Now just remember that I am not a Food Blogger...<br />
I just want to share an experience from my kitchen...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A friend makes these yummy biscuits called "Three Two One"<br />3 packs of Bisquick Complete<br />2 eggs<br />1 cup milk</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stir just enough to moisten all the dry mix.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like to use parchment paper and a scoop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My scoop didn't like the sticky dough, but the damage isn't permanent.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Second batch waiting for their turn on the cookie sheet. This is one reason I use parchment paper!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First batch is done after 7 minutes in the oven at 425 degrees (F).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All done, waiting to be transferred to the bread basket.</td></tr>
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Yummy!<br />
Here is the quick text version:<br />
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3 packs Bisquick Complete mix<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 cup milk<br />
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oven 425 deg<br />
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mix just until moistened, drop by scoop or spoon onto parchment lined cookie sheet<br />
bake 7 to 10 minutes.Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-11887760652877727372013-07-16T09:24:00.002-04:002013-10-26T21:59:14.642-04:00Blue and White Chevron Quilt part 1Remember these squares?... left over from the <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2013/07/red-white-and-blue-chevron-quilt.html" target="_blank">Red White and Blue quilt</a>...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I set aside the red and the dots, and used the blue stripe and the blue floral.</td></tr>
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This is going to be another Half Square Triangle - chevron quilt, but with smaller starting squares.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 7.75 inch squares are cut into fourths.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral print marked on the back for HST seams, paired up with a stripe.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stripes made it a little more complex...<br />
I need "Right handed" and "Left handed blocks!</td></tr>
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Let me introduce "Molly Majestic"...my wonderful, direct drive, sewing machine. Probably made in the 1920's, a little fixing up...and now she runs like a charm!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To insure the proper number of each block. I stacked the stripe blocks alternating.<br />
Glad I discovered chain piecing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I leave the chain connected and sew the second seam of the HST, then cut it all apart.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of "Molly" stitching the first side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for the next step...<br />
Clip the threads and cut on the pencil line.</td></tr>
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Press the seams towards the darker cloth. (note - this lead to bumps later; so you must choose between shadows behind the white cloth in some places or bumps!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is why I need right and left handed blocks...<br />
I want the stripes to behave like this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the half square triangle blocks have been sewn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the different white prints I added to the mix.</td></tr>
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Now to begin piecing it all together!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew pairs of Half Square Triangle blocks together then<br />
sew pairs of pairs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eventually they are all connected like this...<br />
then press your seams.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are 4 rows of blocks laid out in chevron pattern.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several chevrons completed, next row lined up.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flip the row along its long edge so right sides (face of fabric) are together.</td></tr>
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I line up the row so I can see the chevron and make sure I sew the proper edges together!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Or you could line up pairs of rows...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...then sew the pairs of rows together.</td></tr>
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Once you get started...it comes together fairly easily!<br />
Quilting will have to wait for another day....<br />
(edited to add...it has been quilted, see it <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2013/10/blue-and-white-chevron-quilt-part-two.html" target="_blank">here.</a> )Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-24686325016250678742013-07-06T21:24:00.000-04:002013-07-06T21:24:28.666-04:00Red, White, and Blue Chevron QuiltI make things for The Ships Project...visit their web page <a href="http://www.theshipsproject.com/" target="_blank">http://www.theshipsproject.com/</a><br />
Knit hats for the winter and Cool ties (<a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2012/07/cool-tiesneck-coolers.html" target="_blank">neck-coolers</a>) for summer, and occasionally a quilt. I call this one the Deer Quilt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one was a special request,</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the deer and other wild life!</td></tr>
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Sometimes I just make one from what I have on hand, or what is donated. My friend, Susan, an experienced Quilter, gave me some squares of cloth she no longer wanted to keep.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JzauC9a76Io/UdivEmxqpeI/AAAAAAAAClM/kfyaRBxIx_c/s1600/blueWhiteChevron005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JzauC9a76Io/UdivEmxqpeI/AAAAAAAAClM/kfyaRBxIx_c/s1600/blueWhiteChevron005.JPG" height="282" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are some of the left over squares! <br />The original pile was probably enough to make 2 or 3 Twin Quilts.</td></tr>
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Susan also introduced me to the concept of "half square triangles". So I used her squares and tried out her technique and made this quilt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the whole quilt</td></tr>
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Another friend, Sharon, is a <a href="http://www.loveofstitches.com/" target="_blank">professional long arm quilter.</a> She donated her quilting services for soldier care quilts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of one of the stars</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the border detail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corner detail</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kCTaPPQxVM8/UbMUN9k-zGI/AAAAAAAACds/REGvNzFTnW0/s1600/StarsNstripesQuilt002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kCTaPPQxVM8/UbMUN9k-zGI/AAAAAAAACds/REGvNzFTnW0/s1600/StarsNstripesQuilt002.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the back is interesting!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharon "fusses" at me if I do not put a label on my quilt!</td></tr>
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I have started another quilt using Susan's squares and some white on white prints...taking photos as I sew this time!Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-59753938121135648552013-03-20T17:17:00.000-04:002013-03-20T17:46:39.358-04:00Strap or tie tutorialI have been making several aprons and tote bags lately....<br />
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so here is one of my favorite ways to make matching ties for aprons or handles for bags...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut a long piece of your cloth... 3 inches to 5 inches wide. Exact width does not matter with this technique.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold in half along the long edge and press a crease.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3tEAmXzz4GE/UUnRse2jYEI/AAAAAAAACVU/pGjTGBzJbas/s1600/StrapSew003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3tEAmXzz4GE/UUnRse2jYEI/AAAAAAAACVU/pGjTGBzJbas/s1600/StrapSew003.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open to expose the inside, then fold one edge toward the center, not quite touching the crease. PRESS only the edge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to stitch, from the back side I can see both edges.</td></tr>
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How to finish the short ends depends on how they will be used. If the strap is to be sewn into a seam, the ends will not be seen and need no special treatment. Tie ends need some finishing touches.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I opened the folds and stitched a small seam in one end of the tie.</td></tr>
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<br />Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-53584410965772577752013-03-14T18:42:00.000-04:002013-03-29T16:45:57.932-04:00Crochet Pot Holder Tutorial-Left handed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Several years ago... actually... decades ago... I was given a pair of crochet pot holders by my cousin.<br />
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They are made of acrylic yarn so I was a little tentative about using them for very hot oven items, thinking they might melt. They have worked well as micro-wave helpers! I inspected their construction and made up a pattern and use cotton yarn for these pot holders.<br />
I am left-handed and taught myself to crochet from a right-handed book so I am showing you my work. It will look backwards to a right handed crocheter...Lefties deal with this all the time!<br />
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My daughter, Faith, also crochets right handed... see her chevron afghan <a href="http://www.sweetviolet.net/2013/03/my-chevron-afghan-part-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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This is not a How to Crochet for beginners tutorial, I assume you know how to chain and single crochet.<br />
You can find beginner lessons at <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&learnToCrochet=1" target="_blank">Lion brand yarn</a> or <a href="http://www.redheart.com/learn" target="_blank">Red Heart yarn</a> or look for a book at your library!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cotton yarn, hook size I; chain 37</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In 2nd chain from hook work sc; repeat to end of chain.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sc to end of chain...note green tail yarn.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 sc in end of chain (actually the beginning)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sc in each chain (down the other side of the chain)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At end of row do not turn work, add 1 sc in end sc and continue around.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">continue around the end of the chain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do not add sc when at the ends from here on.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viewed from the wrong side you can see how it curves in.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right side of the work...continue sc around.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As you add rounds it grows like this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At this point you could re-fold and decide to make a bag instead of a pot holder!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the edges of your pot holder touch like this it is time to finish off.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Align the outer edge folds so that it is square, slip st in 1 sc at corner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chain 12 pulling each loop closed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut yarn leaving a tail about 3 times as long as the seam (this is plenty!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a yarn needle take 1 stitch at the base of the tight chain.</td></tr>
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Sew the pot holder's seam closed. I prefer to use a ladder stitch, sewing through the loops of each sc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seam finished, all but the knot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Knot in the last stitch (sorry it is blurry!)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bury the tail,<br />
needle into the work at knot staying between layers, out again over there.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tail yarn ready to be snipped off</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once cut the tail disappears</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clean corner, no tail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished pot holder</td></tr>
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Text only version available <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByfUNIFrh5DcUW5tS1lpUnBmSWM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-74243492822753949682013-03-02T19:11:00.000-05:002013-03-12T15:59:23.319-04:00"RAG" quiltI think that the name "rag" quilt is mis-applied to this type of quilt... maybe "ragged" would work...<br />
maybe "rag" is short for ragged edges.<br />
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I saw the technique here...<a href="http://quilting.about.com/od/ragquiltpatterns/ss/rag_quilt_basic.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rag quilt basics</a> but had not yet made one until....<br />
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my friend, Charlotte gave me a box of flannel scraps that just begged to be made into a quilt. So I did it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Squares were cut; top, inner and back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blue check will be top, white is inner layer, yellow is back.</td></tr>
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Lots and lots of squares were cut and paired up like these.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each group of 3 layers is sewn to a neighbor group with exposed seams on the top side!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The back of the quilt will be smooth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the seams will be snipped.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the snips will be frayed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old, clean toothbrush helps remove some of the lint BEFORE the first wash.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To do all those snips you will need the best tools... and these are not it!</td></tr>
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Spring loaded, self opening snips... borrowed from my friend, Sharon, a <a href="http://www.loveofstitches.com/">professional quilter</a> were the best way to snip... but be prepared to do a lot of snipping.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My thank you gift to Sharon... a pouch for her snips.</td></tr>
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Several squares sewn together form a row and all the rows sewn together form the quilt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of quilt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of quilt after washing and drying once.</td></tr>
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Remember to clean your lint screen several times while drying the quilt!Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-25870693782986533382012-12-24T05:00:00.000-05:002012-12-24T05:00:09.664-05:00Keeping Busy!Just a few photos... sorry, no instructions this time!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby bag for a friend to give to her relative - pockets inside</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of bag, with handles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fleece slippers made from moccasin directions</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.nativetech.org/clothing/moccasin/mocinstr.html">link to directions for moccasins</a><br />
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Now where is my wrapping paper???Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-65327807955905602912012-12-13T11:32:00.000-05:002012-12-13T14:14:31.523-05:00Quick & Easy Bandanna ponchoI have 7 grand daughters... and I like to make gifts for them. Birthdays are fairly easy, they come one at a time (except November 29 & 30!). Christmas presents all come due on the same day! So here is an idea for a quick and easy girly gift.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buy 4 matching bandannas; this brand works well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some bandannas have printed words instead of labels.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I do not like the words, but I do like the overall design.<br />
I'll set these aside for later, then work out a way to deal with the lettering.</td></tr>
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What ever brand you choose, I suggest washing and drying your bandannas before construction begins.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snip out the labels as close as possible to the hem.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These bandannas are not square. <br />
The cross wise grain edge is a different length than the length wise grain, and is a little stretchy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This difference in size is the reason I made sure to sew cross grain edges to cross grain and length wise to length wise.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew the bandannas together to form a large square leaving some of the center open. <br />
This is 3 inches... not enough to make a head size opening.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are all 4 bandannas sewn with the 3 inch opening... had to open it up to 4 inches.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A reasonable opening, seams pressed flat, and the neck opening creased.</td></tr>
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I could just sew these points down and be done, but.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While photographing the green version I noticed the shadow effect.<br />
And I don't like the look of that point.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The points were serged off after the neck was top stitched.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you do not have a serger, you could just cut them off with pinking shears.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I serged these before top stitching the neck edge.</td></tr>
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Now what about those bandannas with lettering?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first thought was to sew the seams beside the letters...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The resulting huge seam allowances were problematic!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marked the corners in preparation for serging; measure from the printed pattern NOT the hem.<br />
Cheap bandannas have very uneven hems!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One bandanna trimmed, serge the other 3 and proceed as with the pink/green set.</td></tr>
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At this point I realized that the "Quick & Easy" quotient just went down by a factor of 16! </div>
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And I have 5 sets of this brand of bandanna.</div>
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4 edges x 4 bandannas x 5 colors = 1 busy Grandma!</div>
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I did seriously consider returning some bandannas in favor of the other brand, but.....</div>
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the colors available.....</div>
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and the print.....</div>
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I think I will keep them after all and just GET BUSY!</div>
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I wrote a <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2012/08/sock-monkey-tutorial.html">sock monkey tutorial</a> and used some various socks for comparison...<br />
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My grand daughter saw a photo of these argyle socks....<br />
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and asked if they had been made into a monkey yet. Then she asked if she could have it for her birthday. Of course grandma said "YES!" So here is the process I used to make her monkey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Usually I use the toe of the sock for the head of the monkey, but argyle socks don't look good in the toe.</td></tr>
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So the cuff edge of the sock is used for the head of the monkey... this requires some investigation...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sock has a row of stitches that can be removed to open up the cuff with out unraveling the sock.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One cuff opened... I did open both ...and then later wished I had not. One could have been left and used for the monkey's hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnJkGjJ5jrY/ULQhHdadDrI/AAAAAAAAByY/pTZ5w01hSFw/s1600/ArgyleMonkey007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnJkGjJ5jrY/ULQhHdadDrI/AAAAAAAAByY/pTZ5w01hSFw/s1600/ArgyleMonkey007.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The foot of the sock is stitched for feet and legs of the monkey, just up to the heel of the sock.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-chH-k0vWCkY/ULQhH4xPx6I/AAAAAAAAByg/FR6-X37a6GE/s1600/ArgyleMonkey008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-chH-k0vWCkY/ULQhH4xPx6I/AAAAAAAAByg/FR6-X37a6GE/s1600/ArgyleMonkey008.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the sock stitched and cut apart for legs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFu-uE_kXyI/ULQhIq_i58I/AAAAAAAAByo/-5m-qAtyBd0/s1600/ArgyleMonkey009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFu-uE_kXyI/ULQhIq_i58I/AAAAAAAAByo/-5m-qAtyBd0/s1600/ArgyleMonkey009.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the legs and body turned right side out ready for stuffing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nR2O9VTy-R0/TxIXw8K-xsI/AAAAAAAAAKc/efrEAJOCf8w/s1600/socks013_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nR2O9VTy-R0/TxIXw8K-xsI/AAAAAAAAAKc/efrEAJOCf8w/s1600/socks013_edited.jpg" height="400" width="376" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my favorite stuffing for monkeys, soft and cuddly!</td></tr>
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To stuff the legs... add small amounts of stuffing and work them all the way down to the end before adding more stuffing. If the leg is lumpy, roll it between your palms like clay and gently even it out.<br />
Stuff the whole body and close the top of the sock.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A9kskJxSKQA/ULQhol1wn6I/AAAAAAAAB1I/Jc9VQgsl-iE/s1600/ArgyleMonkey031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A9kskJxSKQA/ULQhol1wn6I/AAAAAAAAB1I/Jc9VQgsl-iE/s1600/ArgyleMonkey031.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monkey's head being closed, cuff becomes hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second sock is cut into various pieces. First, cut the heel out like this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzL2E3_SCho/ULQhnDckCEI/AAAAAAAAB08/9q15HsMWi7M/s1600/ArgyleMonkey029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzL2E3_SCho/ULQhnDckCEI/AAAAAAAAB08/9q15HsMWi7M/s1600/ArgyleMonkey029.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baste the raw edges to the inside and embroider a mouth (inside photo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDv9lebQtfE/ULQhnifTMkI/AAAAAAAAB04/cLTeOByrRxQ/s1600/ArgyleMonkey030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDv9lebQtfE/ULQhnifTMkI/AAAAAAAAB04/cLTeOByrRxQ/s1600/ArgyleMonkey030.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the mouth, I like a simple smile.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8cb0AZ_iCP4/ULQhqvljLmI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/WONDajNPV-4/s1600/ArgyleMonkey033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8cb0AZ_iCP4/ULQhqvljLmI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/WONDajNPV-4/s1600/ArgyleMonkey033.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew the mouth along the upper edge first.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jyQc5Gry3GQ/ULQhrfMoj1I/AAAAAAAAB1g/HD31OjOrnDs/s1600/ArgyleMonkey035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jyQc5Gry3GQ/ULQhrfMoj1I/AAAAAAAAB1g/HD31OjOrnDs/s1600/ArgyleMonkey035.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then add some stuffing and finish sewing the lower edge.<br />
Remove basting stitches if they are noticeable.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qVqcISQjXTY/ULaPINUQYwI/AAAAAAAAB4s/Kli_CjCPqRU/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qVqcISQjXTY/ULaPINUQYwI/AAAAAAAAB4s/Kli_CjCPqRU/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2015.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A line of running stitches for the neck.<br />
I like to begin and end under the monkey's chin... hides the knot!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtevVcBUmcQ/ULQhLZKxgjI/AAAAAAAABzA/HM0Zau_7g-Y/s1600/ArgyleMonkey013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtevVcBUmcQ/ULQhLZKxgjI/AAAAAAAABzA/HM0Zau_7g-Y/s1600/ArgyleMonkey013.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like to use this portion of the foot for a tail. Can you see the line of stitches that curves along the fold?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cutting the tail loose AFTER stitching it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turning tail right side out with the help of a bamboo chop stick.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HOpxSrQxPVo/ULQhOaw-XkI/AAAAAAAABzg/qlvfWK8xaVg/s1600/ArgyleMonkey018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HOpxSrQxPVo/ULQhOaw-XkI/AAAAAAAABzg/qlvfWK8xaVg/s1600/ArgyleMonkey018.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tail, ready for stuffing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The foot piece after tail is cut off is a good place to cut ears.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uth0QmIUKv8/ULQhPRbK3dI/AAAAAAAABzw/1Bsoax1AhWY/s1600/ArgyleMonkey020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uth0QmIUKv8/ULQhPRbK3dI/AAAAAAAABzw/1Bsoax1AhWY/s1600/ArgyleMonkey020.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you want dark ears, just trace around a small object (like a thread spool) and stitch before cutting.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rgn_R0dWv9w/ULQhP4ApDfI/AAAAAAAABz4/q0tQ_dLo-tc/s1600/ArgyleMonkey021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rgn_R0dWv9w/ULQhP4ApDfI/AAAAAAAABz4/q0tQ_dLo-tc/s1600/ArgyleMonkey021.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted fancy ears, so I stitched a semi circle around the yellow triangle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-amX6qmLSG8c/ULQhiaitKvI/AAAAAAAAB0A/yIgs4DliRzA/s1600/ArgyleMonkey022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-amX6qmLSG8c/ULQhiaitKvI/AAAAAAAAB0A/yIgs4DliRzA/s1600/ArgyleMonkey022.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the ears, one turned right side out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-85yCd4WCB14/ULaPevWonMI/AAAAAAAAB4s/xFHyRT9wtKM/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-85yCd4WCB14/ULaPevWonMI/AAAAAAAAB4s/xFHyRT9wtKM/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2021.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold the raw edge in and sew a few stitches to hold it closed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QyCkERygqvE/ULQhjAZemyI/AAAAAAAAB0M/jdfic9FkPOk/s1600/ArgyleMonkey023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QyCkERygqvE/ULQhjAZemyI/AAAAAAAAB0M/jdfic9FkPOk/s1600/ArgyleMonkey023.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The upper portion of this sock becomes the monkey's arms.<br />
Think carefully about where to cut if you want symmetrical arms!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tCUSnOIlrhE/ULQhjC0pwMI/AAAAAAAAB0I/7as0HeAl2Vs/s1600/ArgyleMonkey024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tCUSnOIlrhE/ULQhjC0pwMI/AAAAAAAAB0I/7as0HeAl2Vs/s1600/ArgyleMonkey024.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pin the seam matching the argyle lines carefully.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUOOYzhzTdI/ULQhkMsJmVI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/G52W2P2eb-g/s1600/ArgyleMonkey025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUOOYzhzTdI/ULQhkMsJmVI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/G52W2P2eb-g/s1600/ArgyleMonkey025.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew a line of running stitches in one end of the arm. I chose the cuff end.<br />
I use a dowel to help keep the arm open while stitching.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pull the running stitches tight and close this end of the arm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arm turned right side out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AEhS6_ExsU4/ULQhmCK3tvI/AAAAAAAAB0s/qjiAYkUrp3Y/s1600/ArgyleMonkey028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AEhS6_ExsU4/ULQhmCK3tvI/AAAAAAAAB0s/qjiAYkUrp3Y/s1600/ArgyleMonkey028.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like to add a line of stitches for a wrist, and form a hand.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VuMXt_tnFOQ/ULaPHjpui2I/AAAAAAAAB4s/ekptJiyiCro/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VuMXt_tnFOQ/ULaPHjpui2I/AAAAAAAAB4s/ekptJiyiCro/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2014.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two symmetrical arms, with hands.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YJK6v1YkX7w/ULaPJVjwgOI/AAAAAAAAB4s/cxYb6E-0YBk/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YJK6v1YkX7w/ULaPJVjwgOI/AAAAAAAAB4s/cxYb6E-0YBk/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2016.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The argyle pattern gives me a nice placement for the arms.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujVlqx_eHrA/ULaPKSbC4oI/AAAAAAAAB4s/Xg4RY7Ezkrw/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujVlqx_eHrA/ULaPKSbC4oI/AAAAAAAAB4s/Xg4RY7Ezkrw/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2017.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If the arms are stitched at an angle, then they will not stick straight out.<br />
I used the angle of the argyle pattern for a stitch guide.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jtu-sKsJgi0/ULaPKrOun_I/AAAAAAAAB4s/hm_Zre7VR3E/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jtu-sKsJgi0/ULaPKrOun_I/AAAAAAAAB4s/hm_Zre7VR3E/s1600/ArgyleMonkey2018.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sock seam in the monkey's foot is hidden by folding and stitching a tuck to form the monkey's ankle.<br />
The foot on the left is folded and stitched, the other is straight.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ears sewn on each side of the head - forgot to take photo of the sewing!</td></tr>
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Eyes help give her some personality...... she asked me to make her a pom-pom for her hat. I have been wanting to try out the mini pom idea I saw on Pinterest ... so here it is!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wind yarn around the tines of a fork. Tie in the middle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Removed from fork, ready to be cut open.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Half cut</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All cut open, but not yet trimmed neat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to sew onto her hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A happy monkey, waiting for the Birthday!</td></tr>
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Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-76659762432242759242012-11-10T21:21:00.000-05:002012-11-10T21:21:04.216-05:00Gift bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One way to make a small gift something special is to make it 2 gifts in one... the contents AND the gift bag!<br />
Here is one way to make small (or larger) gift bags.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little one stands 6 inches tall.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one is just right for a votive candle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Here is how they were made....<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJSF6VPYn4k/UJ7stCDJlNI/AAAAAAAABto/dgLKeKTqhiM/s1600/giftBag016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJSF6VPYn4k/UJ7stCDJlNI/AAAAAAAABto/dgLKeKTqhiM/s1600/giftBag016.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start with a scrap of cloth; this piece is 4 x 15 inches. Too small to sew easily, but I used it anyway!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdkoMEPnpPs/UJ7st2akLJI/AAAAAAAABt0/jul_2yV_kVM/s1600/giftBag017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdkoMEPnpPs/UJ7st2akLJI/AAAAAAAABt0/jul_2yV_kVM/s1600/giftBag017.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do something to finish the raw edges first; this is "PINKED"; the other bag was "serged".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold in half and sew up the sides leaving at least 2 inches open at the top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I use a piece of wood inserted along the seam so I can press the seam open.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See... flat seam!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what seams look like if NOT pressed flat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice, pressed flat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IziFJRW2GrY/UJ7s0OF49xI/AAAAAAAABus/jkNqFGrhDrQ/s1600/giftBag025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IziFJRW2GrY/UJ7s0OF49xI/AAAAAAAABus/jkNqFGrhDrQ/s1600/giftBag025.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold the top edge to the inside so that the edge is about 1/4 inch lower than where the side seam ends. <br />Red pin shows seam end.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold the other top down and sew around bag forming casing for drawstring.</td></tr>
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This is where the "4 inch is too small" realization set in... very tricky to sew around with out catching something I did not want sewn. The photo above shows the bag inside out... but I had to turn it right side out and sew inside the bag, holding the top open and re- positioning every few inches.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Insert ribbon or string through the casing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Insert a second ribbon starting from the other side.</td></tr>
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Tie the ribbon tails in an "Over hand" knot and trim at an angle.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home decor weight taffeta in lovely Christmas colors!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut a long piece 6 inches wide. Notice the threads falling off the edge; pinking will not be enough control for this cloth.<br />I own a Serger and I love to use it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One long strip, enough for 4 bags.<br />Pieces are 6 x 18 or 6 x 20 (2 of each).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edges serged.</td></tr>
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A note about dealing with plaid and checks.... plan ahead!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bag on left was my first attempt. <br />I cut my long strip into 4 pieces with out taking the plaid into consideration</td></tr>
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One more note about appropriate cloth...some Home decor cloth needs a lining!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is lovely cloth, but the back side has loose thread "carries" that would get caught and pulled.<br />I might make a purse out of this cloth, with a nice lining!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold at the pins creating a pleat at the bottom of the bag.<br />Now the right sides are together and wrong sides out. (this cloth is same on both sides!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew the side seams leaving 4 inches open (between pins).<br />Bottom fold is on the right side of this photo, top to the left.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Press seams open!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold the top down. Make sure the top edge overlaps the beginning of the side seam.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew the casing.... this bag has a ruffle too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These cars would be upside down if folded.<br />The corner is sewn inside, no pleat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right side out and right side UP on both faces of the bag!</td></tr>
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Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-50026910695295131662012-10-02T09:00:00.000-04:002012-10-02T09:00:04.364-04:00Claire's QuiltI was looking through my scraps (well, OK, one of my scraps bins) and discovered a ziplock bag full of quilt squares, almost enough for a personal size quilt! I have a vague memory of thinking some grand child may want a quilt some day... who knows why these squares were left unfinished?? Then I thought of my young friend, Claire, born and raised in the south, now attending college in frozen Michigan (where I was born and raised!) Winter can get really cold up there, so she might need a quilt. Winter can get really gray too, so bright colors are welcome!<br />
A quick sort job showed that 5 more squares were required and the one color in short supply was red.....<br />
so 5 squares based on "what goes with this red" were made.<br />
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My photography "stuff" had not been unpacked since its trip to Faith's home with me, so....<br />
lazy me... did not take photos of the construction process.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished quilt for Claire</td></tr>
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I think I need a taller frame to hang quilts for their photo shoot!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">remembered to label it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another angle... different light</td></tr>
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Claire may recognize some of these scraps from their original use, but I hope all of them will cheer her and keep her warm on chilly days.Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-79032511047193965222012-10-01T18:06:00.000-04:002012-10-01T18:06:05.884-04:00Faith's JacketMy daughter, Faith, pins some beautiful things on Pinterest..... so when she pined the photo of this jacket and commented on it..... I got a birthday gift idea!<br />
It was a learning opportunity also.....I figured out how to:<br />
1. pay for and<br />
2. download a pattern off a web site.<br />
3. translate British crochet terms into American.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is my version, Faith's gift.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail photo of the lace pattern and the button closure.</td></tr>
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I also practice my photographic skills by taking the dress form outside in my back yard. Some of those photos did not turn out well, but I learned some things along the way.Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-87930255315082628382012-08-23T22:28:00.000-04:002012-12-10T21:32:20.905-05:00Sock Monkey tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have made a few sock monkeys now.... maybe it is time to describe the process.<br />
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First... buy a <b>pair</b> of socks... no, one orphan sock won't be enough for a monkey, you will see why later.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some socks waiting their turn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These have a dark, un patterned sole.</td></tr>
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The Argyle sock monkey was made..... eventually...<a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2012/12/argyle-monkey-how-to-make-it.html">click here to read about it.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These have stripes all the way around the foot!</td></tr>
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The way the socks are made will affect the way you make your monkey. I do not like the dark soled socks for the head and body... see photos below....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you use the toe for the head, the argyle stops at the side of the face.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These stripes make a better head.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rustle the wrestler has his head made from the portion nearest the cuff, argyle all around!</td></tr>
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My mom wanted to give a sock monkey to one of the grandkids for their birthday, so I offered to help.... if I could take photos along the way.... well.... we did get the monkey done, but I missed a few photos along the way! so here is the beginning of a monkey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the basic body parts, head and body-all one piece-including the heel of the sock; <br />
arms from the piece with the cuff (unfolded);<br />
legs from this sock if it is long enough, or from the second sock.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Second sock is cut for mouth, tail, ears, and hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mouth is embroidered and the edge folded and basted . These legs are inside out, one end closed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arms stuffed and wrist stitched to form hands.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tail stitched in a curve before cutting it from the foot of the sock. Ears will be sewn and then cut from this piece also.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tail ready for stuffing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">favorite stuffing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Button eyes and a ribbon, but she still needs something!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Hat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gretta, waiting for the birthday party!</td></tr>
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I have a request for a monkey out of those yellow argyle socks.... hope I remember to take photos of all the steps next time!Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-19517272382481513262012-08-09T21:06:00.000-04:002012-08-15T09:34:54.792-04:00"She made me do it!"And I am glad too!<br />
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Let me explain.... my friend, <a href="http://www.loveofstitches.com/">Sharon the professional quilter</a>, was "on my case" about my bad habit of NOT putting any label on the quilts I make. I did put a "presentation label" on the <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2012/05/pilgrim-league-t-shirt-quilt-step-1.html">Pilgrim-league-t-shirt-quilt</a>, because it was a "Thank you" gift from lots of people. But usually.... I just give them away with a small note or card. Isaac's birthday quilt is a little different; I hired Sharon and her long arm machine to do the quilting for me! After seeing her machine in action, I knew this was the way to go with this special quilt. So this post is about quilt labels and the most recent quilts finished.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharon's awesome quilting... see the stars in the cloth and the stitching.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of a stitched star</td></tr>
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This is how I made simple labels for 3 quilts:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Printed the text on my computer in several sizes, used the largest one!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Printer is not working well, so printing on ink-jet cloth was not an option!</td></tr>
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There is more than one way to get ink on cloth.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pigma pens (.05) with permanent ink</td></tr>
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And....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">light table tracing box my AWESOME DAD made for me!</td></tr>
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You can trace letters onto cloth using a bright window... tape the paper to the glass, tape the cloth over the paper, trace! Since ink does not flow up hill very well..... you may want to trace with pencil first, then go over the pencil lines at the table (not on the window) with your pen. You could also embroider over the pencil lines.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue ink on white cloth (scrap)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark blue ink on light blue cloth</td></tr>
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Let the ink dry, then heat set with your iron.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The white cloth is doubled and bound with a piece of the same bias used for the quilt edge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stitched into a corner of the back before the binding is complete.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Binding closes the corner</td></tr>
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But Josiah's quilt and Daniel's quilt (shh don't tell them yet!) are done, binding complete!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All 4 edges pressed under by 1/4 inch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand stitched on the back (yes, the back is large blocks)</td></tr>
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You can see more of Josiah's quilt <a href="http://rebeccakelleysews.blogspot.com/2012/08/telling-on-myself.html">here.</a> <br />
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No, you may not see more of Daniel's quilt until after Christmas!Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-17322894293983206922012-08-04T20:48:00.000-04:002012-09-06T09:04:16.607-04:00Cooler Bag for groceriesI have purchased, used and ruined several plastic cooler bags. And I am now using my own tote bags for groceries ... so it makes some sense to have my own thermal, insulated grocery bag. This is the story of one bag.<br />
(I have made so many bags, one friend calls me "the Bag Lady"!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had an old auto window shade; I was planning to fix it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the edges were raggedy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought 2 packs of bias tape for the fix job, so I used them for this project instead.</td></tr>
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Looking back, now that the job is done, I probably should have used DUCT tape instead of trying to sew plastic together! Maybe next time.......<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut the top flaps off for a clean edge to work with.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut the side flaps off. (save for practice stitching!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut 2 sections for side panels.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut the side panels to match the height of the bag and finish edges with bias tape.<br />
Panel on the left shows what will be the finished "inside".<br />
Panel on the right shows the stitching.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bias tape all around the large piece.</td></tr>
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Now that all the plastic, insulated pieces have a bias tape edge.... I stitched the bias tape together to form a box shape with a lid flap. Next time I'll just duct tape the box together!</div>
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2 sections of the shade for the front, 1 section for the bottom, 2 more for the back, and 1 section for the lid flap. </div>
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The auto shade was already creased into these sections!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking inside</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lid flap fits into its own pocket; so the outer bag holds the lid open for filling up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The outer bag is not attached to the insulated box; so either one can be cleaned as needed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three yards of cotton web strap support the bag all the way under the bottom and up the other side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upholstery weight zipper tape and a "reverse head" make a sturdy closing.</td></tr>
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On the first trip to the store with this bag I found that it will hold:<br />
2 half-gallon cartons of milk<br />
2 dozen cartons of eggs<br />
1 cottage cheese carton<br />
3 bags frozen veggies.... with room to spare!<br />
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Pizzas had to go into the plastic "cold" bag with the broken handles!</div>
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Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035472909442587639.post-48616376523108306082012-08-01T23:04:00.000-04:002012-08-15T10:14:39.519-04:00Telling on myself!I know better than to do that.... but I did it anyway.... and suffered the consequences!<br />
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But there is a happy ending to this story, so I think it is worth telling.<br />
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I have made personal, memory quilts for all 3 of my daughters; each in their favorite colors, from scraps of cloth from clothing I made over all these years. And I made one for myself too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My personal size quilt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pieces for Kathryn's quilt, sorry no photo of completed quilt!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abi's (mostly) Blue quilt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Window "quilt" for Abi's nursery</td></tr>
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And one of my favorite photos of a quilt in use.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faith's kids on THE QUILT</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.sweetviolet.net/2012/08/behind-scenes.html">see more of Faith's quilt here</a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faith isn't the only one who enjoys the quilt!</td></tr>
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So I planned to make Daniel his very own quilt.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get all the scraps out and sort into piles... a grand mess!! </td></tr>
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About this time I had the urge to experiment with some different quilt techniques... crazy piecing and free motion quilting.... so why not on Daniel's quilt??!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One block</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several blocks and a peek at the back too! (unfinished edges)</td></tr>
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So far so good... but trouble was lurking in the red dye....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the red and cream colored piece in the center? It had not been checked for color fastness, and it RAN </td></tr>
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When I soaked the completed quilt to shrink and "plump" it a little.... the red ran out onto the green squares on the back, and I did not notice it until AFTER the dryer has set it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nothing I did would remove this pink blot!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t86FV_rYXuI/UBnXd9TbZ3I/AAAAAAAABd4/5zppBaqK5j0/s1600/P1020805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t86FV_rYXuI/UBnXd9TbZ3I/AAAAAAAABd4/5zppBaqK5j0/s640/P1020805.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the only pink spot on the front, it did come out almost all the way.</td></tr>
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I know better than to put an unshrunk, unwashed piece into a scrap quilt!!! yet it happened anyway!<br />
The happy ending is this...<br />
When <a href="http://www.sweetviolet.net/">Faith</a>, my daughter, saw the whole quilt she said that Josiah would love to have it for his birthday and would not even notice the pinkness on the back (and the overall look of it turned out a bit too whimsical for Daniel anyway!) So Josiah's birthday gift is ready well ahead of time, I still have time to try again for a good "Daniel" quilt before Christmas and January!<br />
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<br />Rebecca Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11407127095861079877noreply@blogger.com1