I will be a guest on Pat Sloan's American Patchwork and Quilting radio show this afternoon at 4pm EST! Pat and I will have fun chatting about SEWING ( I know you are all surprised!)!
Pat and I will be chatting about my favorites! She knows I am a fussy cutting fiend! I will fussy cut just about anything!
For many of my blocks for The Splendid Sampler, I added fussy cuts like this incredible paper pieced block!
For really tiny pieces, this pincushion center was 1/4" finished, I use a stiletto.
I also try to take full advantage of the fabrics in my stash! Try making a template with parchment paper and try different angles for more variety!
I have been sewing along with The Fussy Cut Sampler on Instagram and here are my latest blocks. There are 48 total and we are on number 13 this week!
Finally, I was going to have this quilt top finished yesterday but the final block went MISSING! I was counting as I was sewing up to a certain point but then lost track and LOST a block. Not quite sure what happened to it or where is is hiding. I will have to send in diggers to find it so I can finish this top!
This is made from 100% what I call thrifted, gifted and found textiles. It is mostly shirts from the thrift store but friends have sent me garments and i will dive into my own closet to add to the stash if need be.
I have tons of links to sewing projects with up cycled garments that you can find by visiting here.
I hope you find inspiration in these tutorials and make some creative time for yourself!
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I just purchased yardage in the Disney Villainess line and now deciding on how to best use the fabric. I think a lot of fussy cutting will be in my future!
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ReplyDeleteOh no, a missing block! That’s every quilter's nightmare. I totally understand the frustration. I've had similar situations happen with knitting projects – a dropped stitch that unravels rows, or inexplicably running out of yarn mid-project. The upcycled garment quilt sounds amazing, though! I love the idea of giving old clothes a new life. It reminds me of when I was younger, I used to spend hours on Omegle talking to random people and often, topics of repurposing materials and creative projects would come up surprisingly. Anyway, I hope you find your missing block soon! Maybe check under the couch? Good luck, and happy sewing!
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