Friday, September 30, 2011

Making progress ...


Seasonal Table Runner
I have each side of my seasonal table runner pieced together.  Now, I need to figure out how to embellish.  Beads, of course; "stitch in the ditch", which is sewing between each piece of fabric.  My sewing machine can free motion stitch so I'll need to figure that out.  A trip to JoAnn's for binding fabric will be in my immediate future.  It will take some time to find just the right color to work for both sides.

Initially, this project was to fine tune the process to make table runners for Wilde Violet on Etsy.  After thinking about it I've decided to keep this one for myself.  My next project for Wilde Violet will be kitchen aprons for kids.

Looking forward to seeing you on WildeVioletbyJamy.etsy.com.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

It's time to get out the sewing machine for seasonal projects.


Fall/Halloween Fabric for Reversible Table Runner

I love to sew in the fall.  It's somehow comforting to turn a pile of fabric into something bright and cheery when it's gloomy and raining outside.  The next few weeks I will be working on a reversible, seasonal table runner for my dining room table.  I've always wanted to make a reversible quilt with fall and Halloween fabric but never quite got around to it.  I've had the fabric for years.  After watching Quilting Arts TV with Pokey Bolton on PBS one afternoon, I got the idea to make a seasonal table runner instead of a quilt. Stay tuned!

Cupcake Apron
My daughter gave me the idea to make children's kitchen aprons.  She loves the little apron I bought her at the dollar store and has asked me to make her one so she can pick out the fabric.  I found some cute patterns on sale at JoAnne's "sew" I'm going to get started.  I'm not very good at reading patterns so this should be an adventure.  I love the cupcake fabric for a little girl's apron.  I think it will be adorable.  I can't wait to get started!

Join me at WildeVioletbyJamy.etsy.com to see what I've been up to while you were gone!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Roses are red ...

Bought some roses at Kroger.  Time to break out the silica gel to dry the petals.  I'm always curious to see what color they'll be once they're dried and how they work with different colors of polymer clay.

Wilde Violet is almost here.  Cost break out and descriptions have been written so it's time to sit in front of the computer and create Wilde Violet on Etsy.  I'm excited and scared at the same time!