Wednesday, October 2, 2013

W.i.P Wednesday: The Return to Sewing

It's a little scary that we've already rolled in to October.  This week I finally feel like things have gotten back to normal and we are settled back into a routine.  The kids are in school and actually going full weeks, nobody is traveling or sick, my machine is fixed.  I know, I'm totally asking for a bitch slap from life:-)  Anyway, I took advantage of this quiet time to get back in my studio and do some sewing...

Last week's Selfish Sewing really got the creative juices stirring so I decided it was finally time to use this awesome Valori Wells Novella rayon to make a Washi dress.  Thanks to imagine gnats and Made with Moxie for hosting this super fun event!!!

I also got to work on my Perfect Quilted tote bag from Elizabeth Hartman's fabulous class at the Philly Sew Down.  I was afraid this project was cursed!  I was having a horrible time quilting on the machines they provided at Sew Down.  What can I say, I'm a Bernina girl;-)   Maybe it was a subconscious thing but then I somehow lost the panel I had completed.  I think it decided to stay in NYC.  So I started over...

I forget how tedious straight line quilting really is but hopefully now I'm on a roll and all these works in progress will turn in to finishes!

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced
See who else is sewing at this week's W.i.P. Wednesday:-)

9 comments:

  1. Yay! I love selfish sewing! And I love the start of your tote. It's going to be awesome! :)

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  2. Love that washi dress. The print looks so cute!

    The fabrics for Tote are looking great! I know the straight line quilting takes longer, or I would say using walking foot takes longer than free-motion quilting it. But the results are definitely better using the walking foot.
    Can't wait to see them all completed.

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  3. That washi dress is fabulous! Can't wait to see how your quilted panels shape out - you've got some great scraps working there!

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  4. How fabulous! I can't wait to see the dress in person!

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  5. Great fabric combination! Loving the pink!

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  6. That dess is going to be lovely! And those qayg blocks are going to make a great bag!

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  7. Can't wait to see your new Washi dress! Sorry u lost your bag panel but I know you'll be happier on your Bernina!

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