2012 Finished Projects

Just thought I'd give an overview of all the projects I've completed in 2012.  Or at least the ones I've photographed.  I love doing this at the end of the year.

1. Houndstooth_3, 2. Aviary 2 finished, 3. Saggy Baggy book 1, 4. P!nk Confession Quilt, 5. Farmdale center Swoon Block 9, 6. Short Hours Quilt top, 7. IMG_0231, 8. Charming Chevron Quilt, 9. piecing, 10. Pumkins, 11. Spring Tunic, 12. Toddler Robe

For example, I sadly didn't get a finished photo of the Aviary 2 Quilt (item #9 above) before I shipped it.  And it was my first custom quilt order too.  Duh-me!  

And I don't think I ever showed this finished embroidered pillow I made my sister for her birthday.  Isn't it lovely?  It was so fun to make.  Quick and fairly easy, except those little french knots.  I've got to practice those a bit more.  It was my first time using a transfer pattern.  I used the "Flower of the Month" pattern by Aunt Martha's Colonial Patterns, Inc.  You can purchase them at any Joanne's or Hobby Lobby here in the States.  The pillow is 12"x16" and I framed the linen center using some reproduction print I had on hand.  My use of linen was inspired by Amy of Nana & Co.  She makes the sweetest pretty little things.  Since I didn't find a Flickr group for Aunt Martha's Embroidery I started one.  Please  join in if you have any to share.

Of course you probably already saw this shirt from my last post, but just thought I'd add it to this one to cover all of 2012 as best I can.

Ok sadly, there are a few more I items I didn't photograph, ie: zippered pouches, a couple aprons to name a few.  And a couple unfinished projects that will hopefully get finished in the new year.  One of my new year's resolutions is to take more pictures ;D

Have a Happy New Year!

Lindsay

Success

Well, after a lot of hours, I have successfully made my husband a shirt, which he received on Christmas morning. And he didn't know I made it until I told him. He was so blessed.

I used a navy and light blue plaid from DS Quilts for Fabric Traditions at Joann's.  Unfortunately its a bit big in the mid section.  I probably should have made him a shirt in muslin first.  This is a true men's large.   My hubby has the shoulders and long arms that require a large, but his mid section will never fill this out.  Don't know what to do with it now.  It was the thought that counts...

Today I'm a little under the weather.  So just hanging at home with the little man of the house.  I have been slowly working away at my Red, White, and Blue quilt.   My head is so stuffy its hard to concentrate, but these fabrics seem to lift my spirits.  There are so many of my favorites in here.

Hope you had a good Christmas.

xo,

Lindsay

Second Attempt

Today I'm sewing a shirt for my husband for Christmas.  You may remember the last one.   He didn't love the linen fabric I chose, so here is my second go at it.

 

 

I'm using this McCalls pattern 6613 view B.  So far so good.  I'm opting out of using interfacing. I've used it in the past, but hate how it washes.  The collars always seam wrinkly to me even after pressing.  I don't think most shirts I buy him have any lining anyway.

And I finally got the idea of using the cork board above my machine for pinning directions.  Maybe when I'm done sewing I'll actually mount it to the wall.

Hope you all have finished you Christmas sewing/crafts by now and aren't rushing last minute like me.

Happy Merry CHRISTmas!

P.S.  This is my 100th post!  Can't believe I have this much to share, and so much more to come...