Recent Projects

Cheerleader Monograms

Today I finished monogramming cheerleader tops. The team’s company went out of business and they were left with 5 shirts without the school logo. I used the “Yearbook Outline” font to match the other tops. Here they are!

Harry Potter Part 3

The top of the Harry Potter quilt is completed. I added the borders. Each cornerstone has an embroidered House Crest and a checker board design in their house colors.

Nest steps: To Quilt it!!

Monograms

Some recent monogramming.

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Harry Potter Section by Section 10 - 31

Sections 10 - 31 are completed!!

Next: Sewing all the blocks together.

New Sections:

Section 10: Platform 9 3/4 - Embroidered

Section 11: Harry Potter Face / Glasses

Section 12: Owl - Embroidered

Section 13: Sword - Appliqued

Section 14: Broom - Appliqued

Section 15: Wand -Appliqued

Section 16: Dark Mark- Appliqued

Section 17- Cauldron - Embroidered

Section 18: Foot Prints -Embroidered

Section 19: Marauders Map - Appliqued

Section 20: Sorting Hat - Embroidered

Section 21: Castle - Embroidered

Section 22: Snitch - Embroidered

Section 23: Patronus - Appliqued

Section 24: Quidditch-Appliqued

Section 25: Dementor -Appliqued

Section 26: Flying Key- Embroidered

Section 27: HP -Embroidered

Section 28: Dobby’s Sock - Embroidered

Section 29: Triwizard Tournament Cup - Appliqued

Section 30: Womping Willow - Embroidered

Section 31: Fawkes - Embroidered

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Harry Potter Section by Section 1-9

The Harry Potter Quilt is slowly taking shape. All the fabric sections are cut and ready to go. I am following the gird I posted. So far I have completed 9 sections of the this 33 section quilt. The quilt will consist of multiple sewing / quilting techniques.

Section 1: Time Turner - Appliqued

Section 2: Harry’s Letter - Appliqued

Section 3: Mirror of Erised - Applied - Harry’s family- Iron On Transfer- Th mirror was too plain by itself, so I decided to add Harry’s Family. Love how this worked out!

Section 4: Deathly Hallows - Embroidered / Appliqued

Section 5: Quill - Appliqued

Section 6: Bricks - Appliqued

Section 7: Harry’s Robes - Appliqued

Section 8: HP - Embroidered

Section 9: Crest - Embroidered

Harry Potter Quilt

My Godson and his wife will be having a baby. The theme is Harry Potter! So excited to be making a custom Harry Potter Quilt for them. Working on the grid now. This quilt will be lots of fun to make!!!

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Memorial Quilts- From Scraps to Treasures

I made four memorial quilts for a customer. Now that the family was given their beautiful quilts, I can publicly post the whole process.(With permission, of course)! Enjoy the “Marking of four Memorial Quilts, from Scraps to Treasures”.

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How to Make a Crazy Patch Block Part 1

I often get asked how long does it take to make a quilt.  My answer is always-- "It Varies".  Sometimes I can complete a quilt in a week-end and others it takes months.  The quilts I am working on now falls into the months category. 

Crazy patch quilts take a long time to make because they consist of multiple fabrics, decorative stitches and construction.  To create the block, fabrics must be prepped, cut, ironed and sewn together.  Each block takes about 30 mins. just to sew together. That is roughly 8 hours to construct all the blocks for one quilt.  That is not including the time to prep, cut or embellish each block. 

The video is a mini tutorial of how one block is constructed.  (part 1)

Enjoy the process! 

 

 

Fresh Cucumber Soap

Today I made a fresh cucumber soap.  My garden has produced so many cucumber this year!   I made cucumber salad, pickled them....now made some soap!  Scented with cucumber melon.  It will be ready to use in October.  Check out the making here:

 

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Special Request for Bath Bombs!

I was asked why I don't make bath bombs.  I wanted to concentrate on making soap and doing them well!  People still keep asking so......... the wait is over!!  I will be posting new bath bombs over the next several weeks.  Should be fun!  So here is the first...  Cupcake Bath Bomb made with eco friendly glitter - Smells awesome!! 

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Memorial Quilts

Starting a new project for a customer. Making four memory quilts from her husband's  clothing. One quilt for each one of her children.  I always feel blessed making these types of quilts.  Really excited to begin.  

Another Successful Soaping Day!

I started making soap in the Spring of 2016.  Little did I know at the time how much fun it would be.  It basically took on a life of its own. 

Soaps Made Today

  • Energizing Orange  
  • Refreshing Lemongrass
  • Exfoliating Handmade Soap

Soaps Made in November:

  • Coffee Soap made with fresh brewed coffee
  • Relaxing Lavender
  • Swirls