tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42081700210585780652024-03-18T15:58:12.390-04:00Mommy's Apron StringsElisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.comBlogger602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-39160637780391508572021-05-11T11:26:00.000-04:002021-05-11T11:26:08.051-04:00Floral Raglan Dress with a 60's Vibe<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupjOC6z0FXYrDHNQVcuKEwRm12tbIciVrFAfEUIrwPxF3NPhBoxPDR7eRVUDCBowY47YbHw6Fw8gUHWbEftcLguPMNm39_oxpn6Osbd_OgKBRiE-ckU3xsJAarJMHGtd8Gb-esjqp_fk/s1024/IMG_2906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="915" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupjOC6z0FXYrDHNQVcuKEwRm12tbIciVrFAfEUIrwPxF3NPhBoxPDR7eRVUDCBowY47YbHw6Fw8gUHWbEftcLguPMNm39_oxpn6Osbd_OgKBRiE-ckU3xsJAarJMHGtd8Gb-esjqp_fk/w358-h400/IMG_2906.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I fell in love with Collar's Etc. Raglan Sleeve Dress pattern when it came out, but at $13.50 per size for the paper pattern, I did not buy it. Recently, the PDF version was released with all 5 sizes included, so I was happy. </p><p>I made this size 2 from poly/cotton pique I found at Joann's. It was a hidden gem at about $4/yd. The floral is a recent find from Hobby Lobby, so this was all-around an inexpensive dress! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunUTwlWHXgu7QsXHixe2u0NUK3511sU_D7C_SfLcp_rNfxQq3GPsjd7kFhzhyphenhyphenBY5_W_qHimHOjyZwesWlKZHt8k6zonxT0qnuQKmj3v4TcDZaapfswgOXgD7CvXtwBlNuhntqftKxcJ4/s1024/IMG_2905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="619" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunUTwlWHXgu7QsXHixe2u0NUK3511sU_D7C_SfLcp_rNfxQq3GPsjd7kFhzhyphenhyphenBY5_W_qHimHOjyZwesWlKZHt8k6zonxT0qnuQKmj3v4TcDZaapfswgOXgD7CvXtwBlNuhntqftKxcJ4/w241-h400/IMG_2905.JPG" width="241" /></a></div><p>I started by embroidering the flower on the front before construction. When it was done, I thought it looked wide/short to be hemmed and I also don't care for gathering and turning up a curved hem. So, I added some rick rack. Someday I might do something different, but it looks ok for now. I would like to make some bloomers from the floral to match, but haven't done so yet. The raglan sleeves are cut in 2 parts, to give a nice cap shape. Construction is easy and I really like the look of the finished dress. I substituted a ruffle for the included collar. Definitely something I would make again!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaA0lg1wUYcdXcRp__nTfAnZT1-WpnyxKgRso8ufufXovrBiCVifzwv_xcXdqixbwgOxorBuA5TQNjY3GUmHyWnVY0_pJzFJ6ibHi71t_qrFCTxfsiOYYyRNXisQ_w3VMjfI4eq87MEE/s1024/IMG_2904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1024" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaA0lg1wUYcdXcRp__nTfAnZT1-WpnyxKgRso8ufufXovrBiCVifzwv_xcXdqixbwgOxorBuA5TQNjY3GUmHyWnVY0_pJzFJ6ibHi71t_qrFCTxfsiOYYyRNXisQ_w3VMjfI4eq87MEE/w400-h349/IMG_2904.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-87770965259170418952021-04-17T20:18:00.005-04:002021-04-17T20:18:54.712-04:00Mask Roundup<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't posted in awhile! But we've done OK during this pandemic. I have certainly made a lot of masks! I have done them from surgical cloth and novelty fabrics; pleated and contoured and even origami; for holidays and workplaces; for us or to donate. Here are a bunch of pictures of masks I've made that will help clear out my backlog of photos! 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-76390120597054836092020-08-17T09:00:00.001-04:002020-08-17T09:00:01.669-04:00Shell Museum Quilt<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirno-DmdVjqQPHjxIrcqzQW5rKQaZh5uWTobByqV48NOxg6fJ1TKlJnBPx33x2zuNnKcO3xdfIJW9NHJbwIkOCgOnMriHS_fcCJztrC6hsLQfsLJJS2GhotcKohwZNXs3Sxi1lzkmkuME/s800/DSC_0013-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="390" height="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirno-DmdVjqQPHjxIrcqzQW5rKQaZh5uWTobByqV48NOxg6fJ1TKlJnBPx33x2zuNnKcO3xdfIJW9NHJbwIkOCgOnMriHS_fcCJztrC6hsLQfsLJJS2GhotcKohwZNXs3Sxi1lzkmkuME/w488-h1000/DSC_0013-002.JPG" width="488" /></a></div><p>This is a quilted wall hanging I made for my Mom for Mother's Day. I previously made her the <a href="http://mommysapronstrings.blogspot.com/2016/05/oyster-shack-quilt.html">Oyster Shack Quilt </a>for Mother's Day and it looks great in her kitchen. There are a series of 4 buildings that go together, but I knew I wanted to do the Shell Museum next.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWEe5l2LKEqEIsiI1L2IqN31YVz3z3VfQalNJS6yu2I_8DzCgxeGMqYQPUOwTjs_CQ7EfHSy_-PdIrX5K1CWkaPWp_eaE52jjQ9nmUFXYidKgfupQ9yMmz-ZVHHahzijnMmb18y4soMA/s800/DSC_0014-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWEe5l2LKEqEIsiI1L2IqN31YVz3z3VfQalNJS6yu2I_8DzCgxeGMqYQPUOwTjs_CQ7EfHSy_-PdIrX5K1CWkaPWp_eaE52jjQ9nmUFXYidKgfupQ9yMmz-ZVHHahzijnMmb18y4soMA/s640/DSC_0014-002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It is made on the embroidery machine in 3 parts and then sewn together and bound. The top part is the roof and lookout tower.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhY8WXoYa9kB-XuHo4nvePkvq_Ov_Yxy85Adn62m6G_zYVPxF2zfCMHe_hyphenhyphenO6mg3BtNif0OcKmbsXvTD1jbHW1tMAAYTGCdwew9PEB5KQjGlo1Kjhw9bOjlrh3VUIUUGkhxyQh8Z6wlk/s800/DSC_0015-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhY8WXoYa9kB-XuHo4nvePkvq_Ov_Yxy85Adn62m6G_zYVPxF2zfCMHe_hyphenhyphenO6mg3BtNif0OcKmbsXvTD1jbHW1tMAAYTGCdwew9PEB5KQjGlo1Kjhw9bOjlrh3VUIUUGkhxyQh8Z6wlk/s640/DSC_0015-002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The middle section has the shell museum. I had fun choosing colors for the shells. I used a brown variegated that looks cool. I also like the white sailboat in the window. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjhEMJdlnZQVVbjvGiKlTR0K7mfTfXAC0JjaGfQZgCu16MZ1lpSyvnRoeJolEYvI_vCvrEmxjGluKB5pHwG0SdYdNN9vxsGstlRA-2by_OWGJKIscn2uqghkaTK4EdZlXNz3MruLz1Qk/s800/DSC_0016-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjhEMJdlnZQVVbjvGiKlTR0K7mfTfXAC0JjaGfQZgCu16MZ1lpSyvnRoeJolEYvI_vCvrEmxjGluKB5pHwG0SdYdNN9vxsGstlRA-2by_OWGJKIscn2uqghkaTK4EdZlXNz3MruLz1Qk/s640/DSC_0016-002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bottom panel has the most going on. The pie in the window was supposed to be lemon meringue, but I changed it to Key Lime because my Mom makes a scrumptious scratch Key Lime Pie. I remember one summer I accidentally knocked one out of the fridge onto the floor. What a waste of deliciousness. There is a little ice cream shop in walking distance from their house and we like to ride bikes too. My Mom hung this up, but I haven't seen it in person due to Covid Quarantine. It will be fun to see it when we can visit again!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-56721892294488745482020-08-14T11:01:00.001-04:002020-08-14T11:01:00.188-04:00Baby Pillows<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCxUdMcbJuiT65rEkDGINjfUNjEj5wfHmsko91T4tSYdlKu9V-VKrAg1570uXnCd8Hq7S-3G6xoiU6La4ZRYGYta9pQkSPXN0Fb6wIPJ4VHj9D3KWPeRedEWkrVJa3ghnLCTHWTYnPDc/s1024/DSC_0853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="915" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCxUdMcbJuiT65rEkDGINjfUNjEj5wfHmsko91T4tSYdlKu9V-VKrAg1570uXnCd8Hq7S-3G6xoiU6La4ZRYGYta9pQkSPXN0Fb6wIPJ4VHj9D3KWPeRedEWkrVJa3ghnLCTHWTYnPDc/s640/DSC_0853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>These tiny baby pillows are so sweet! I made them as a gift to go with a newborn photo prop bed. The blue one is a confection of blue Swiss batiste and French lace with a ruffle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQ-arVxuJR4h2NCLQeas0iRlBmklnlbaa-pEmgPYZVya_LePG8uedY4c3d4Bhq7sbsduSr1kCwbWvdsyBnAWeihEMyc_LrkAz7Mung1O47VPdJm2SdoD_dB-th9gW2BSGl0LtjxV6N-E/s1024/DSC_0854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQ-arVxuJR4h2NCLQeas0iRlBmklnlbaa-pEmgPYZVya_LePG8uedY4c3d4Bhq7sbsduSr1kCwbWvdsyBnAWeihEMyc_LrkAz7Mung1O47VPdJm2SdoD_dB-th9gW2BSGl0LtjxV6N-E/s640/DSC_0854.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p>The smaller white one is a pillowcase style of white batiste with a shadow work embroidery "Baby". The edge is a bit of Swiss embroidery with pink and blue dots. This was the first one I made, but I thought it might be too small (it would be perfect for American Girl dolls) so I made the larger blue one. These are a fun, quick project and a great way to try a new skill or use up bits of fine trims and fabrics.</p>Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-14997116148824129892020-08-10T11:01:00.001-04:002020-08-10T11:01:24.830-04:00More of my Favorite Kitchen Towels<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvywRsZzJ7ycrMpc5d6WgULmsdWI-WtUlefHz75TUcKQWfm7nQrnYkr8NiF0_1ttlR15FNfr2D8Bdk-TsPyv7N5SufR8NtxPpnqQvShPC91l2a9OS2EOy09_Q2iyk-fVLVPsFoCv2wLCg/s1024/DSC_0826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="1024" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvywRsZzJ7ycrMpc5d6WgULmsdWI-WtUlefHz75TUcKQWfm7nQrnYkr8NiF0_1ttlR15FNfr2D8Bdk-TsPyv7N5SufR8NtxPpnqQvShPC91l2a9OS2EOy09_Q2iyk-fVLVPsFoCv2wLCg/w800-h273/DSC_0826.JPG" width="800" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made 7 more of my favorite hanging kitchen towels last week. I was pleased to use all stash supplies for these. I had a few colors of towels and I was able to match them up with toppers pretty well!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiay-p0OC3mp7c8pvR_5OIG3oQJRwC8WmW08VzOEBzJopqQoAEVuCZE3ax2Y8K9mMITVWIQ0YOxTG0GQAZipj8_YNA4vUkvTr2quOCqdgfuCfTd6cWBTCaJBT8Ezq_rpdNzLO8vahE7QF4/s1024/DSC_0828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiay-p0OC3mp7c8pvR_5OIG3oQJRwC8WmW08VzOEBzJopqQoAEVuCZE3ax2Y8K9mMITVWIQ0YOxTG0GQAZipj8_YNA4vUkvTr2quOCqdgfuCfTd6cWBTCaJBT8Ezq_rpdNzLO8vahE7QF4/s640/DSC_0828.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These 2 are for my kitchen. I love the vintage prints! This time I used Kam snaps instead of buttons and buttonholes and it was MUCH quicker and easier. I will definitely do this from now on. I don't have any large buttons on hand, so I was trying to avoid a trip to the store or having to order online.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fstuV_cTddw8EPm14YMuBMt1Z2_9_-pirXyM9TvDp_YMkphlkvQcJTk6hRcqZnQgnIf1c8WK7QOlPUqrNzeicVtMEoeiugejDZ-nSGHyz9I7DoswipBWfPsh_S9yguqWlFdgjCRzojI/s1024/DSC_0827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fstuV_cTddw8EPm14YMuBMt1Z2_9_-pirXyM9TvDp_YMkphlkvQcJTk6hRcqZnQgnIf1c8WK7QOlPUqrNzeicVtMEoeiugejDZ-nSGHyz9I7DoswipBWfPsh_S9yguqWlFdgjCRzojI/s640/DSC_0827.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These 2 are so pretty! I always favor chicken/farm fabrics because of my pet chickens & ducks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaGxLhoEN5t8Lpmgoh3YFvjsipw2d37C7QdAyUjh4_2ta66sSegO0cEO0BPdbqgD-DXhBV2ukv8MQIE-EWrV0yrSR4VdCkYBu5judzXJxw5drhv4-FjMv-kynTrUzWCSmDkZ70THVO-4/s1024/DSC_0829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaGxLhoEN5t8Lpmgoh3YFvjsipw2d37C7QdAyUjh4_2ta66sSegO0cEO0BPdbqgD-DXhBV2ukv8MQIE-EWrV0yrSR4VdCkYBu5judzXJxw5drhv4-FjMv-kynTrUzWCSmDkZ70THVO-4/s640/DSC_0829.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And another farm-themed plus my favorite vintage kitchen print and a towel for a fishing enthursiast! These are such a fun project and so USEFUL! I have given away so many of these to friends. I put up a new one in my kitchen every day and I think my family has finally learned that these are for hands only- not cleaning up messes! </div><p></p>Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-8189612307913655082020-06-16T12:00:00.000-04:002020-06-16T12:00:06.609-04:00Patriotic Wall hanging Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you saw yesterday's post, you know that I bought special border fabric planning to make a quilted wall hanging for my parents. The first try ended up not working with this border, so I had to start over. This little neighborhood struck my fancy because it looks much like the "village" near my parents' house. My original try was too bright. so this time I pulled out my cranberries, navy, and creams. The navy blue star fabric was the binding on both quilts and worked perfectly with my idea to make a flag.<br />
I saw many flag blocks in different shapes with various numbers of stripes. But my mathematical brain needed it to be the proportions of a real US flag. I googled and found a flag "calculator" where I could put in the width and it would tell me the dimensions of the stripes and blue star part. After piecing the flag, I was going to add the border on top and bottom. BUT...it seemed like too much. I thought about embroidering a phrase across the flag, but my daughter suggested it as a top border. BUT...what phrase to use? I googled again and decided I liked "Land That I Love" because the neighborhood is the land that my parents love and it is from "God Bless America" which seems very appropriate to 2020.<br />
So, I embroidered it on my 14" hoop!! Then I got it all together and stipple quilted it. My Mom and Dad love it and already hung it on their dining room wall. I will be happy when we can see them in person again, but for now I have seen a picture of it hanging.Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-63649291193099153042020-06-15T16:56:00.000-04:002020-06-15T16:56:54.215-04:00Patriotic Wall Hanging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found some beautiful border fabric on Etsy that was perfect to make my parents a July 4 wallhanging. I bought it and planned to make a red, white, and blue center surrounded by the patriotic border print. So, I spent way too much time looking for a good center. I finally decided that the Swoon block would be perfect, measuring 28" square and having enough pieces to be interesting, but not overwhelming to make.<br />
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So, since we are still quarantined, I looked through my vast supply of fabrics and found that I don't buy solids or textures. I just barely squeaked by cutting these pieces from scraps! What was cool was that these fabrics have many motifs that remind me of our 4th of July celebrations: fireworks, music, blueberries, stars, lighthouses, crabs, more stars, etc. So I finished the block and I loved it, but it didn't "go" with the border print at all. The colors were brighter in the Swoon block than on the border (more cranberry, navy, and cream). So, I finished this one for ME and hung it in my front foyer. I love it and it gets me 1 holiday closer to my goal of having a seasonal wall-hanging for each holiday of the year. I am now at 2!! July 4 and Halloween. Perhaps if quarantine lasts long enough, I will finish a few more holidays!<br />
Tomorrow I will post the quilt I did make for my parents!!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-26973556844917823072020-04-02T16:57:00.001-04:002020-04-02T16:57:29.111-04:00There's no place like home...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are certainly unprecedented times, with Covid-19, quarantine, and distance learning. My little boy's teacher has done a wonderful job planning and executing the lessons for his class. She loves the Wizard of Oz: both the book and the movie. At the beginning of the year, she read the book to his class. He is my fifth child to have this teacher for 4th grade and we have loved her every time!!<br />
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We thought it would be fun to send her a care package. When I saw this free design from Drop Dead Threads, I knew it was PERFECT. It's sort of a pun, too. My son insisted that the slippers must be silver, as they are in the book. We sent this to his teacher along with some Friendship Bread Starter - maybe that will be my next post. She loved it and sent us a picture of it hanging on her oven. The towel is my favorite style: the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Essentials- it is huge, thirsty, soft, and has a flat front for embroidery with terry back.Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-25945411400869263902020-03-03T09:48:00.000-05:002020-03-03T09:48:02.805-05:00Door Series: January & February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />I am participating in a fun <a href="https://www.shop.dzgns.com/collections/project-kits/products/february-door-project">2020 sew along with DIME</a> embroidery. They are offering a free door applique/embroidery design every month this year!</div>
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This is the January door. I added a felt applique of my dog, Carter. He's a Yorkie-Poo, but everyone thought he looked like a terrier.</div>
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I was unprepared for the first one, so my fabrics are quite scrappy.</div>
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And here is the February door- there are fun touches each month, like the pink letter in the mailbox and the heart-shaped flag on it. I made my snowlady's scarf and hat in Valentine colors. I did change the icicles because I didn't like them as fluffy as the original.<br />
I hope to get to the beautiful March door this week! Last weekend I visited one of my favorite quilt shops and found a few "landscaping" fabrics as I call them: wood, stone, brick, cloud, and trees! I'm excited to try them out.<br />
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I had done this top a few years ago, but I never liked the sashing, so it was put away. Motivated by my Guild's Quilt Show coming in October, I dug it out. I took the blocks apart and am framing them in solid colors now. Here they are (some of them are hard to photograph):<br />
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I will then sash these framed blocks with white and I know I will like it much better! This one is fun because each dress is a different style: bishop, yoke dress, heirloom, etc.<br />
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This one is approximately twin-size and shows the blocks framed individually. This was hand-quilted by my Mom and won "Viewer's Choice" in our last Guild Show. This one is totally bishop dresses.<br />
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This one shows the ruffled Swiss embroidered edging I used. It makes it very girly!<br />
Here are close-ups of a couple of these blocks:<br />
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I love this fabric- it's one of my favorite blocks!<br />
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This one is fun with the strawberries!</div>
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I featherstitched the hem on this one- you can have fun doing anything on these!!</div>
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This is the first one I did- I taught this block/smocking at a Quilt Shop and make my samples into a baby quilt. This one is fun with the pieced filling. Super girly and fun- this one is about 42"<br />
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I made my own patterns for these. I basically used the size of an American girl dress pattern to get my yokes and sleeves. You just need the front of the dress and half of the sleeve. I have a nice little assortment of pieces that I can mix and match to make new dresses. I think after the latest one is done, I'd like to try a quilt of little boy outfits!!<br />
<br />Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-89057466702998651792020-02-24T11:00:00.000-05:002020-02-24T11:00:06.381-05:00The Joy of Embroidering with Vinyl: Zip Bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was so busy at Christmas time that I didn't post any of the many projects I did, so you can consider me 2 months late or 10 months early.<br />
I tried embroidery on vinyl for the first time in November and it has some really great benefits. Mainly, no need to finish edges. Like felt, the vinyl doesn't fray, so no need to line.<br />
These zip bags were gifts for Christmas. They are great for holding a gift certificate or other small treat.<br />
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This one is the 6x10 size. If I used my giant 10x14 hoop, I'd have quite a large bag indeed.<br />
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These take about 10-15 minutes to make, which is a lot less than the quilted, lined bags I usually do. These are sturdy and water-resistant. They make good makeup pouches, phone cases, beach wallets, etc. And they are fun to make!!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-43386492237836713302020-02-21T10:00:00.000-05:002020-02-21T10:00:05.276-05:00A Heart Kitchen Towel for Donna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a fun project I did for a cousin. I thought she would like a personalized towel for her kitchen and this cross-stitch heart with roses can work all year. I stitched it on a gray Williams-Sonoma towel. They are my absolute favorites because they are thick and thirsty with a smooth face for embroidery. My Mom often gifts me these when my stock gets low.<br />
The cross-stitched heart is from Sudberry House, one of the best sites for machine cross-stitch designs. People have said they can't tell if it's by hand or machine. And it takes a LOT less time!!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-44686458030653308102020-02-18T19:04:00.001-05:002020-02-18T19:04:08.266-05:00A Promise of Spring....Daffodils & Pussy Willows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spotted this amazing embroidery design during a recent sale at San Francisco Stitch Co. Right away, I knew I wanted to make it for my Mom, who loves both daffodils and pussy willows. She often brings me a branch of pussy willows in the spring.<br />
I figured it would be a good Valentine's Day present. I had a bit of a time finding enough shades of yellow- I think there were 7 shades. I also mixed up the order of my yellows a bit, but it looks good anyway!<br />
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I found the perfect frame, too. It is a white-washed finish and it made me think of the beach, which is near their house. I framed it myself, as I would go bankrupt if I professionally framed everything I stitch! This is stitched on tan linen, which has a nice texture. My Mom and Dad loved it. I hope real flowers will come to my corner of the world soon- we still have snow.Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-76969522772507039432019-11-20T08:32:00.001-05:002019-11-20T08:32:44.518-05:00ATV SweatshirtsThese were an order for a customer who wanted matching sweatshirts for a couple who enjoy riding ATVs. I digitized the outline of an ATV and added the text.<br />
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Hers is pink:<br />
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His is neon yellow:<br />
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The recipients loved them!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-17958740722558095562019-11-14T12:47:00.001-05:002019-11-14T12:47:08.997-05:00Angelic Trio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this trio of Angels/Cherubs at a thrift shop last week. I am not sure what they are made of? Is this chalkware? Plaster? This is out of my realm of vintage sewing expertise, so if you know what they are I'd love to know. I'm pretty sure they are old- maybe the 1950s or 60s?<br />
Here are pictures of each one- the middle one is supposed to sit on the edge of a shelf.<br />
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These will become a new tradition to decorate for Christmas. Though I suppose they could stay out all year. If you know what these are, please post a comment. Tell me if they were a good deal for $2??Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-68314440869780739452019-11-03T11:25:00.000-05:002019-11-03T11:25:15.449-05:00It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...I did not skip Halloween and I am very excited about Thanksgiving! But have you noticed that the stores are already full-bore on to Christmas? I will admit I have watched a few Hallmark Christmas movies already and I may have played a few songs here and there. It is my way of getting things done early while it's still fun!<br />
So, last year I planned to stitch this gorgeous Christmas Kitchen cross-stitch sampler, but I ran out of time. Yesterday I had some free time, so I tackled this 60,000 stitch project. It took about 2 hours.<br />
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This design has 10 different creams/tans/browns, which I didn't have, but I made do and I think it looks great! This stiched in my 6x10 hoop on white Aida cloth. I used both Robison-Anton rayon and polyester threads. That was the only way to have enough colors! I think I will frame this, but I could also turn it into a quilted wall-hanging or pillow. I'm not sure yet! What would you do to display it?Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-67160240917736946062019-08-22T09:20:00.000-04:002019-08-22T09:20:21.775-04:00Smocked Newborn Floral Bubble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a fun project! I wanted to make a truly newborn-sized smocked bubble. So many "newborn" patterns don't fit until the baby is 12-15lbs. Even a 9lb newborn is TINY. So, I calculated and reduced my Chery Williams' Bishop Bubble pattern to 93%. I then smocked and constructed as usual and it's a perfect fit on my newborn-sized reborn "Elisabeth".<br />
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Here it is modeled. She also has on a smocked bonnet I made. I will share more photos of that later.<br />
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It is a perfect fit.<br />
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Here is a closeup of the smocking. I did a 1/2 space wave at the top and wove 1/8" ribbon through. <br />
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The rest is just a wave pattern with pink flowerettes.<br />
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The sleeves are also smocked with ribbon run through and tied.<br />
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I have been on a knitting kick this spring. I started with 30+ dishcloths and when I got sick of those, I moved on to some other items. Here is a bonnet that could be called "Knit in a Day" bonnet. It is a very soft worsted yarn called "Feels Like Butta" no, that's not my New England accent- it's really called that.<br />
I love the pretty lilac color. This is a newborn size, modeled by Elisabeth, a doll my daughter made me! The pattern is <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crooked-little-baby-bonnet">Crooked Little Baby Bonnet.</a><br />
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Here;s another quickie knit. This one is the beautiful fan and feather pattern that I have fallen in love with. It's deceptively easy to knit but looks fancy.<br />
Also in worsted weight yarn, this one is <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crooked-little-baby-bonnet">FREE on Ravelry HERE</a>.<br />
They both still need their ribbons attached.<br />
I have several other knits to share and also some quilting! Lots of handwork lately.Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-10052479051735567892019-06-15T18:08:00.002-04:002019-06-15T18:08:26.965-04:00Ducks Love Rain!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The max size is 20"x20"- otherwise you could do anything you like. I decided to enlarge my vintage ducky with umbrella embroidery design to fit my large hoop. I pieced and quilted the front BEFORE I did the embroidery, so that the embroidery stitches wouldn't be covered by the quilting stitches.</div>
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My 2 pet ducks LOVE rain, water, puddles, etc. so that's how this fits the theme! I named this quilt "Puddle Ducky".</div>
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The quilts our guild members made will be raffled off to make money for our guild.</div>
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I only have a little picture of the others, but we got a nice variety of colors and patterns!!</div>
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My parents have lived in the same house since before I was born. I lived there till I got married and it wasn't until this Easter that I realized my Mom didn't have any real oven mitts!! We were shuffling things in the oven with dinky potholders and the knit dishcloths I had made her. That gave me my inspiration for her Mother's Day gift.<br />
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This first set has purchased mitts (I got them on Amazon) and I think they're really pretty! I added a pretty yellow Williams-Sonoma kitchen towel embroidered with a colander filled with pansies. I have always wanted to stitch this design and it turned out as pretty as I hoped!<br />
The dishcloth is one of many I knitted this winter. It's a self-striping cotton yarn. These are great as dishcloths, pot holders, trivets, mug rugs, etc. and they are super easy to knit!!<br />
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The second set is for their house near the beach. The mitts are short ones that just cover your hand. I thought I'd see which style she likes better. My Mom seems to have heat-proof hands just like my Grandmother did, so perhaps these will be plenty.<br />
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Thisset has shells on the mitts and I embroidered a jar of fireflies on the blue W-S kitchen towel. I used my new glow-in-the-dark thread for the fireflies' aura, but then the fireflies (gray) didn't show up much. This design would have been better on a light background.<br />
The knit dishcloth here is a blue/turquoise variegated cotton.<br />
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Here's a closer view of the embroidery. The gray looked good for the jar, but I should have separated the fireflies and stitched them in black. I'm eager to see how they glow in the kitchen after dark.<br />
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My Mom is awesome and always helps me out. I hope she enjoys these kitchen sets!<br />
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Finally, here's the delicious cake my kids got me for Mother's Day!!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-15892454787885645192019-05-22T10:57:00.004-04:002019-05-22T10:57:53.168-04:00Volleyball Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had a custom order t-shirt for a bear recently. They wanted a team logo. I quickly digitized and stitched this on a baby t-shirt from Walmart.<br />
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Ignore the WSS on it!<br />
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The player's Grandma made the bear- I think the whole thing turned out very cute!!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-26602934883918346712019-02-23T15:39:00.002-05:002019-02-23T15:39:29.171-05:00Valentine Kitchen Combo: Hearts & Chocolate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I absolutely love cross-stitch by machine! It is so easy and you really can't tell it wasn't done by hand. This pretty heart was stitched on a white kitchen towel with a red striped border.<br />
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I combined it with a chocolate brown cotton knitted dishcloth that I made. I have made several of these and I thought this set made a nice gift for a friend.<br />
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Do you like them??Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-2063283097128288802019-02-16T12:28:00.000-05:002019-02-16T12:28:10.050-05:00Happy Valentine's Pencils<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a long January, but hopefully spring is coing and more sewing and fun things are ahead! These emoji pencil toppers were for Andy to give with his Valentine cards.<br />
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I got this design for $1 at Ronel's. It has 8 different faces, but we chose 4 and I combined them to stitch 12 at once in my 200x300 hoop. What a joy to have the large hoops!! In just 2 rounds I had 24 toppers done. I trimmed and glued them to some fun pencils. I think they look great! Best of all, Andy liked them and so did his classmates!Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-30121699504477139812018-11-30T14:53:00.002-05:002018-11-30T14:53:35.120-05:00More Christmas Embroidered Towels!My Dream machine has hardly stopped this week. I have been digitizing several Christmas designs for my shop and testing them, as well as filling some orders for kitchen towels and making others just for fun!<br />
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Katie picked the color scheme for this one. Cranberry on a gray towel. I love how cozy this scene is!<br />
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This one is beautiful! It is a very tall design and fits perfectly on a folded towel. This one is over 26,000 stitches. I had a spool of gold Sulky thread I thought would be pretty and it is- but it ran out with 112 stitches left. Can you spot where I finished it with a different gold?<br />
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This one is a very quick, light design. The red and green make it feel very festive to me. Wouldn't you like to spend a couple of days in that cabin sewing and baking cookies with your loved ones??Elisabeth Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208170021058578065.post-16274643273899151712018-11-28T20:24:00.001-05:002018-11-28T20:24:33.575-05:00Horse Lovers Kitchen Towel<br />
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This gorgeous sage green Christmas Horses towel was an order. It took a LONG time to stitch due to the 35 color changes and the size. I also had to sort all my threads because there are 9 different shades of brown in this one. I love how it turned out though and so did the person who ordered it! My horse-loving daughter would have been crazy for this embroidery when she was 6!!<br />
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