Sewing Projects - Check In!

**SewCrafty** · 03-10-2004, 05:09 PM

We had a needle art and quilting check in, so here is the sewing one!

Yesterday I FINALLY finished a duvet cover that I started over 5 years ago!

Today I am working on curtains for our bedroom.

So what is everyone working on? Anyone doing either the apron or tote bag tutorials?

**Michelle** · 03-10-2004, 05:40 PM

I am working on a skirt for me, 2 prs of pants for the girls, 1 pr of shorts, and 2 oven mitts. I have the same problem as you, Dee--attention span of a 2 yr old.

I don't really need an apron right now, so that's why I'm not doing that tutorial.

As soon as I buy some "sturdier" fabric, I'll be making the tote bag from the tutorial. It will be great for carrying library books back and forth.

**SewCrafty** · 03-10-2004, 05:54 PM

Chelle, you are one busy gal!

I'm sure if I looked hard enough I could find many UFO's around here.

Next time you go to JoAnn's check out that special buy fabric they got in oh maybe 1 1/2 months ago. I found some great dark, floral corduroy for a tote, picked up a yard for $2.

How do you like your serger for sewing clothes?

**homesteadmamma** · 03-10-2004, 06:06 PM

Do adults have hyper activity disorder?

I just completed the potholder for the swap at the garden. Other than that I haven't gotten anymore sewing done.

I do have plans though!!

Yup, they are good plans.

I really need to make my mom another nightie. The one I made her I made in flannelette and she doesn't like flannelette. So I have to make her another one in cotton. I also want to make some shorts for the kids.

**Michelle** · 03-10-2004, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by SewCrafty
Chelle, you are one busy gal!

I'm sure if I looked hard enough I could find many UFO's around here.

Next time you go to JoAnn's check out that special buy fabric they got in oh maybe 1 1/2 months ago. I found some great dark, floral corduroy for a tote, picked up a yard for $2.

How do you like your serger for sewing clothes?

Serger? What serger?

**Michelle** · 03-10-2004, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by homesteadmamma
Do adults have hyper activity disorder? I just completed the potholder for the swap at the garden.

CJ, what kind of fabric are you using for your potholders? Is it quilted or are you lining cotton?

**homesteadmamma** · 03-10-2004, 06:16 PM

Chelle for my potholder, I'm using a log cabin block I had that was an extra block I ended up with when I made one of our older kids a quilt. I used a pretty piece of cotton on the back, that was material left over from another quilt.

For the batting I used warm & natural, doubled. I then quilted the top using the stitch in the ditch pattern. I used bias tape for the border, rather than making my own. I had some extra on hand.

I then put a little ribbon at the top for the pot holder hanging loop, and sewed a heart button on to the ribbon. I'm going to take a picture and post it after I get the film developed.

**SewCrafty** · 03-10-2004, 06:16 PM

I thought you got a serger?

Okay, you just made me go and look through all the threads and I found it!

Anyone own a serger?

**Darlene** · 03-10-2004, 06:56 PM

No serger here,lol. But I did complete my very first sewing project. I made an apron and will be sending it to Lucie, who I had in the swap.

It came out pretty good for a first try & Dee was so patient with all my questions, she was especially good at cheering me on!

**Michelle** · 03-10-2004, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by SewCrafty
I thought you got a serger?

Okay, you just made me go and look through all the threads and I found it!

Anyone own a serger?

LOL sorry you did all that searching. I was poking fun at myself because I still haven't used it.

**dz_blonde_girl** · 03-10-2004, 08:11 PM

I'm still working on the Siley Face potholders and oven mitt for sis. I forgot I needed yellow, it's in the washer.

CJ, it's AADD, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, and yes, it's real. I believe that you never fully regain your cognitive function following pregnancy. Studies have been done that show pregnant women have functional memory loss.

When I get the potholders done, I'm going to try a 9 patch quilt block.

**Michelle** · 03-11-2004, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by dz_blonde_girl
l. I believe that you never fully regain your cognitive function following pregnancy. Studies have been done that show pregnant women have functional memory loss.

This explains a lot for me, and it makes me feel better too knowing that it's not just me

**SewCrafty** · 03-11-2004, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by dz_blonde_girl

CJ, it's AADD, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, and yes, it's real. I believe that you never fully regain your cognitive function following pregnancy. Studies have been done that show pregnant women have functional memory loss.

Okay, so what is my problem then?? I don't have kids, unless my cats count!

Everyone is doing great!

Chelle, what don't you understand about your serger? Ask away, there are a few of us here with sergers that will help you. You can sew up those shorts and pants for the girls in NO time with it.