QAYG - No Binding Pot Holders

I worked on Quilt As You Go potholders today as well as finishing the slow stitching on the last of my little boats.  

I started by cutting three layers of flannel to 7" square and stitching them together.  I dug out some scraps and sorted them to make up some tops for the potholders.  Once I had them sorted I started stitching them to the flannel sandwiches.  For these two I stitched the stacks then positioned this piece facing up on my flannel, placed the gold strip over it facing down, stitched it through all the layers and then flipped it over.  After piecing the other side I did the same thing - laid it face down, stitched it and flipped it.  Once everything was ironed flat I turned the piece over and trimmed the front to the edge of the flannel.  I have six sets ready to go.  I managed to finish only this one set today but I have the  backers and the loops cutout for the others so will be able to work on that later this week.  There will be several opportunities to donate these to events this year so I will keep working on making a supply of them over the course of the year.  If you are interested in a tutorial of how I made these you can check out this "No Bindng Pot Holder" video tutorial at The Sewing Room Channel.   

I am joining Kathy for Slow Sunday Stitching at Kathy's Quilts.  Check out the links and you will find some inspiration!!!  

Therese

 

Slow Stitching - boats

I have been working on these little boats for quite a few weeks now and managed to finish the last one today.  I stitched the boats following the lines of the fabric and had fun with the sails.  I filled some spaces with stab stitches, others with running stitch and others with french knots.  These will find their way into a quilt sometime over the course of the year. 

I am joining Kathy for Slow Sunday Stitching at Kathy's Quilts.  These wonderful ladies provide so much inspiration!!!

Therese

 

All occasion card featuring a hand decorated background, lace and layered heart die cuts

 This card started with a white card and envelope set.  I trimmed a blue layer and added a hand decorated background which I trimmed to size.  The background was created when ironed a waxy paper napkin to white cardstock.  The napkin was used to absorb excess wax from some fabric which I had "painted" with wax crayons.  I always use cardstock or paper to protect my iron and it creates a bonus background!!  I added a wide piece of lace securing the ends to the back with double sided tape.  I mounted this layer to my card front and then added my layered hearts.  I used white glue in a fine tipped bottle to glue the white heart (CB) to the hand decorated larger heart. This heart was die cut from paper which I decorated with a large brush and inks.  Quick and easy!!  Therese