tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87408220527864722822024-03-09T05:39:25.735+10:00Scrappy n' HappyJess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.comBlogger320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-49299586262237364402016-01-24T20:50:00.001+10:002016-01-24T20:50:41.135+10:00A quick quilt<p> Hi,</p><p>I need to blog about this quilt before I forget all the details.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TPpDzQMBnyI/VqSrUZuDysI/AAAAAAAAHP0/bKRNRWrWJO0/s2048/Photo%25252020160124204434774.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TPpDzQMBnyI/VqSrUZuDysI/AAAAAAAAHP0/bKRNRWrWJO0/s500/Photo%25252020160124204434774.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639400.4841" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>On day we got a phone call to inform us that one of our good friends had fallen and broke a few ribs and was feeling pretty bad. </p><p>Fortunately we were on school holidays and I didn't have any other real sewing commitments so I came up with a fabric pull and a pattern and got busy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aL_c9xrqcSY/VqSrh67PQkI/AAAAAAAAHP8/Jdr8Q3DvPG4/s1936/Photo%25252020160124204434884.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aL_c9xrqcSY/VqSrh67PQkI/AAAAAAAAHP8/Jdr8Q3DvPG4/s500/Photo%25252020160124204434884.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639385.6592" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>The fabric is half a jelly roll of Carolyn Friedlander's Doe collection, a black tone on tone and Bella grey. The pattern is Traffic by Jaybird Quilts in lap size.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OdmTi826rY0/VqSrwDgjoEI/AAAAAAAAHQE/vCCu5EjVsQU/s2048/Photo%25252020160124204434970.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OdmTi826rY0/VqSrwDgjoEI/AAAAAAAAHQE/vCCu5EjVsQU/s500/Photo%25252020160124204434970.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639384.9983" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p> Because of the way this quilt is pieced it went together really quickly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f5nbWx3cpNc/VqSr8E0kj-I/AAAAAAAAHQM/LcVd994pvM8/s2048/Photo%25252020160124204435061.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f5nbWx3cpNc/VqSr8E0kj-I/AAAAAAAAHQM/LcVd994pvM8/s500/Photo%25252020160124204435061.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639413.635" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p> I basted this one on the floor because I was in a hurry, sometimes I go and use my mums huge cutting table but I didn't really have time for that this time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rm3pqM_o2es/VqSsJO3svEI/AAAAAAAAHQU/-99eQe0hpDI/s2048/Photo%25252020160124204435176.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rm3pqM_o2es/VqSsJO3svEI/AAAAAAAAHQU/-99eQe0hpDI/s500/Photo%25252020160124204435176.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639374.709" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p> The whole time I am making a quilt I am trying to decide how I am going to quilt it. I wanted it fairly simple. It still seemed to need something more though, so I added in free form zigzags to finish it off.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxNzS9mzaKo/VqSsW_rfWaI/AAAAAAAAHQc/04JX5sGJ8-c/s2048/Photo%25252020160124204435253.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxNzS9mzaKo/VqSsW_rfWaI/AAAAAAAAHQc/04JX5sGJ8-c/s500/Photo%25252020160124204435253.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639416.5938" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p> I posted it to our friends, who live a couple of hours away, and heard that there may have been a few tears shed upon opening it. It gives me a real thrill to give people surprises!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0DvTzc4WuDY/VqSsfZMDAWI/AAAAAAAAHQk/X5jsXQBq_Lg/s1542/Photo%25252020160124204435346.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0DvTzc4WuDY/VqSsfZMDAWI/AAAAAAAAHQk/X5jsXQBq_Lg/s500/Photo%25252020160124204435346.jpg" id="blogsy-1453632639449.9797" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="499" alt=""></a></div><p> This quilt took a week to make. It was super fast, one of my quickest finishes ever I think. And I loved every minute of it!</p><p>Make it sew, Jess </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-57060438952296267312015-12-23T22:38:00.001+10:002015-12-24T17:04:11.785+10:00Dotty Angel Frockalong - Winners!<p> Hi!</p><p>We are so glad we had some fellow frock sewists link up with their frocks! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IpLNrM1pJ8A/VnqVwOdMAII/AAAAAAAAHPU/M8tH1JNEgmI/s1534/Photo%25252020151223223815810.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IpLNrM1pJ8A/VnqVwOdMAII/AAAAAAAAHPU/M8tH1JNEgmI/s500/Photo%25252020151223223815810.jpg" id="blogsy-1450940289132.4304" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="190" alt=""></a></div><p>There was <a href="http://vagabondquilter.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/dotti-angel-frockalong.html" target="_blank" title="">Vagabond Quilter</a> who made a lovely lemon frock.</p><p> And Carole of <a href="http://ourkookylife.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/dottie-angel-frock-sew-along.html" target="_blank" title="">Our Kooky Life</a> who made a super cute frock. And she has styled it nicely, with tights and denim jacket, perfect for winter.</p><p>We had <a href="https://instagram.com/p/_VjrQWkpl2/" target="_blank" title="">April</a> with a pretty Paisley frock. And <a href="https://instagram.com/p/_X4H4XljG1/" target="_blank" title="">Kerry</a> with a lovely green version.</p><p> And also <a href="https://instagram.com/p/_SB2rjwW7A/" target="_blank" title="">Jacquie</a> with a lovely frock that you could dress up or down to suit whatever your mood may be!</p><p> Thank you to our lovely sponsors too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LJe6Nl8_BGk/VnqVzgB6iVI/AAAAAAAAHPc/9uQ-EaI4q7I/s1000/Photo%25252020151223223815897.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LJe6Nl8_BGk/VnqVzgB6iVI/AAAAAAAAHPc/9uQ-EaI4q7I/s500/Photo%25252020151223223815897.jpg" id="blogsy-1450940289155.2205" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></div><p> <a href="http://www.sewtogrow.com.au/#!product/prd1/4215899641/the-bondi-top" target="_blank" title="">Sew to Grow</a> is giving a winner a paper pattern for The Bondi Top. Which is a lovely pattern worth $22!</p><p><a href="http://www.handmadebyemily.com.au" target="_blank" title="">Handmade by Emily</a> is giving one of our participants a $25 voucher to spent in her online store.</p><p> Raylee of <a href="http://www.sunflowerstitcheries.com" target="_blank" title="">Sunflower Stitcheries</a> and <a href="http://www.sunflowerquilting.com.au" target="_blank" title="">Sunflower Quilting</a> has donated a handy little gift pack containing thread, needles and scissors!</p><p> And lastly but certainly not least, we have a voucher from <a href="http://www.stitchesquilting.com/StitchesQuilting/shop/" target="_blank" title="">Stitches Quilting</a> to the value of $50! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4KvTReaIUPA/VnqV4EFRnYI/AAAAAAAAHPk/eCWbfjKkZD8/s1721/Photo%25252020151223223815979.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4KvTReaIUPA/VnqV4EFRnYI/AAAAAAAAHPk/eCWbfjKkZD8/s500/Photo%25252020151223223815979.jpg" id="blogsy-1450940289086.3213" class="aligncenter" width="401" height="491" alt=""></a></div><p> I just couldn't decide the winners for myself so I resorted to Mr random number generator himself, who told me.....</p><p>The $50 voucher from Stitches Quilting goes to Kerry! </p><p>The Bondi Top pattern goes to Jacquie!</p><p>The $25 voucher from Handmade by Emily goes to Vagabond Quilter!</p><p>And, the gift pack from Sunflower Quilting goes to <strike>Kerry</strike>! <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I made a huge Miss Universe style mess up here...I did have different winners for each prize, so I was shocked when I realised I had awarded Kerry two! I am so sorry I have to amend the prize draw, but Kerry still gets the $50 voucher and no one else loses out.</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, now gift pack from Sunflower Quilting goes to April! (Who was one of the original 4 winners).</span></p><p> </p><p>I wish I could have given you all a prize! Can the winners please make contact with us so we can organise your prizes.</p><p>I think I can safely say, for <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com" target="_blank" title="">Cassie</a> and myself, that we have really enjoyed hosting the Frockalong! Please feel free to continue to use the #dottieangelfrockalong tag on Instagram.</p><p>Make it sew, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-15974603944400521862015-12-14T12:44:00.001+10:002015-12-14T12:54:46.569+10:00Dottie Angel Frockalong - Link up!<p> Hi fellow frock sewists!</p><p>Welcome to our link up post! But first I'll just do a brief outline of what Cassie and I have covered in the last two weeks. </p><p>First up we had the <a href="http://scrappy-n-happy.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/dottie-angel-frockalong-kick-off.html" target="_blank" title="">Kick off post</a>, which talked about picking your size and fabrics. And I also spoke about lowering the pleats.</p><p>Next Cassie covered how to sew the pleats and the pockets. <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com/2015/12/04/dottie-angel-frock-along-pleats-and-pockets-part-1/" target="_blank" title="">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com/2015/12/05/dottie-angel-frock-along-pleats-and-pockets-part-2/" target="_blank" title="">part 2.</a></p><p>Cassie also introduced us to <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com/2015/12/02/dottie-angel-frock-along-sponsors/" target="_blank" title="">our sponsors!</a> Don't forget there are some great prizes up for offer and any progress counts!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TpMXqt8pfhM/Vm4s3fSkJjI/AAAAAAAAHO8/fPj2-ZQ0pho/s1000/Photo%25252020151214124329914.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TpMXqt8pfhM/Vm4s3fSkJjI/AAAAAAAAHO8/fPj2-ZQ0pho/s500/Photo%25252020151214124329914.jpg" id="blogsy-1450061447797.5461" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>Then I covered how to do <a href="http://scrappy-n-happy.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/dottie-angel-frockalong-seams-neckline.html" target="_blank" title="">French seams, how the neckline is finished and how to do the sleeves.</a></p><p>There was a great <a href="http://scrappy-n-happy.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/dottie-angel-frockalong-interview.html" target="_blank" title="">interview with Catherine</a> and some more frock inspiration next.</p><p>And finally Cassie showed us how to do the <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com/2015/12/11/dottie-angel-frock-along-hems-and-finishing-touches/" target="_blank" title="">hems and other finishing touche</a>s.</p><p>This is one of my finished Dottie Angels frocks, this one has the shoulder pleats and is made with beautiful soft summery fabric with cute zebra pockets.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CbANH3vrAHQ/Vm4tGBrR-UI/AAAAAAAAHPE/tXze9oqJE60/s2048/Photo%25252020151214124330397.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CbANH3vrAHQ/Vm4tGBrR-UI/AAAAAAAAHPE/tXze9oqJE60/s500/Photo%25252020151214124330397.jpg" id="blogsy-1450061447810.176" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> I hope we have helped in your frock sewing adventure! </p><p>Please follow the link below to add a link to photo of your progress. I look forward to seeing what you have been up to!</p><p>Jess </p><p><!-- start InLinkz script --> </p><p class="'InLinkzContainer'" id="'590675'"> <a rel="'nofollow'" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=590675" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></p><p> </p><script type='text/javascript' src='//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116'></script><!-- end InLinkz script --><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-50764955429385499082015-12-10T12:04:00.001+10:002015-12-10T12:04:27.037+10:00Dottie Angel Frockalong - the interview!<p>Welcome to <strike>today's</strike>, yesterday's...sorry I'm late! Dottie Angel Frockalong post. Today I am sharing an interview with Catherine (<a href="http://instagram.com/knittingcatherine" target="_blank" title="">@knittingcatherine</a>) and a few links to some other great Dottie Angel frocks.</p><p>Shall we begin?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5jpKzUDqXA/VmjdAUmN-5I/AAAAAAAAHM0/Ra3uRGQknFU/s2048/Photo%25252020151210120129966.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5jpKzUDqXA/VmjdAUmN-5I/AAAAAAAAHM0/Ra3uRGQknFU/s500/Photo%25252020151210120129966.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066938.7996" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="50"></a></div><p> Hi Catherine!</p><p><em> Can you tell us how long you've been sewing for and what drew you to this hobby?</em></p><p>I have been sewing since age 9 so I guess 50 years, phew how time flies! I was drawn to sewing not as a hobby but as a necessity. I am the daughter of a single parent in the 50’s, so to say there was not a lot of money is an understatement. Working with donated clothing I remade them. My mother sacrificed to get me a sewing machine at age 11 that is where the magic happened. We moved to an apartment building and one of the neighbours worked at a drapery factory. She would bring home bags of fabric, and she passed one bag to me the rest is as they say history. I have been sewing ever since.</p><p><em>I noticed on your Instagram feed that you had made a couple of the Dottie Angel frocks, how many have you made? </em></p><p>I have made 5 for myself and 1 for a good IG friend @pamalajane. This is a great pattern; I foresee many more in my future.</p><p><em>What caused you to do the the modification on the sleeve hem? </em></p><p>I am a perpetual pattern tweaker , and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add more contrast fabric. I like a little sleeve versus sleeveless so adding the cuff was my solution. I also made some other modifications as well, lowering the darts to the waistline, placing darts on the back in lieu of ties and finally making my pockets double as well as reinforcing to back, I tend to stuff a lot in my pockets haha.</p><p><em>Can you walk us through how to do it so we can do it too? </em></p><p>I trace all my pattern pieces first onto Swedish pattern paper with a hot pink pen so that I can clearly see all the markings.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4dLeDri6ebc/VmjdDI5iWCI/AAAAAAAAHM8/jSIdE-xv58g/s637/Photo%25252020151210120130025.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4dLeDri6ebc/VmjdDI5iWCI/AAAAAAAAHM8/jSIdE-xv58g/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130025.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066872.6272" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="456"></a></div><p> This is where I make all modifications: lowering the darts and adding them to the dress back, lowering the pockets, and finally lowering the contrast panel.</p><p>Sew darts on both front and back.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZKgrxkKlGA/VmjdHJEzRPI/AAAAAAAAHNE/M7QM1gHXkFA/s801/Photo%25252020151210120130111.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZKgrxkKlGA/VmjdHJEzRPI/AAAAAAAAHNE/M7QM1gHXkFA/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130111.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066932.257" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="545"></a></div><p>Sew the 4 cut pockets wrong side together to create two pockets, turn right side out and press. Sew the contrast strip to the tops of both pockets.<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nxppO00O7k4/VmjdJbzuTKI/AAAAAAAAHNM/305h0KwP8_o/s638/Photo%25252020151210120130172.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nxppO00O7k4/VmjdJbzuTKI/AAAAAAAAHNM/305h0KwP8_o/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130172.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066867.6536" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="454"></a></div><p> Attach pockets to the front dress panel. Sew on contrast panel to the front and back dress panels. Stitch together with French seams first stitching fronts and back wrong sides. Mark 3 inches up from the dart on both sides this will become your sleeve. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4WU8hkre7qk/VmjdMcDZdeI/AAAAAAAAHNU/QpPY1RL03do/s639/Photo%25252020151210120130237.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4WU8hkre7qk/VmjdMcDZdeI/AAAAAAAAHNU/QpPY1RL03do/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130237.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066930.3843" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="454"></a></div><p>Stitch together with French seams, first stitching fronts and backs wrong sides together then clip at the place that will become the sleeves. Turn to the wrong side and sew seams.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UPuBQy0jIg/VmjdOPSVv9I/AAAAAAAAHNc/PChz8xtc-nE/s719/Photo%25252020151210120130288.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UPuBQy0jIg/VmjdOPSVv9I/AAAAAAAAHNc/PChz8xtc-nE/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130288.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066886.6943" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="441" height="719"></a></div><p>For the cuff cut 2 pieces from contrast fabric 3” x 13” (You<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> may need to check the length of your cuff as it might change depending on the size you make.) S</span>eaming short sides together to create a circle that will become the cuff. </p><p>Pin cuff to <strong>inside</strong> of dress armhole matching raw edges and sew seam allowance. (The pic has the cuff pinned to outside of dress not inside but it's still a good guide for where the cuff goes). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TOeiKz1k6aQ/VmjdQ4lD92I/AAAAAAAAHNk/D8Eg1yqb1lQ/s814/Photo%25252020151210120130367.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TOeiKz1k6aQ/VmjdQ4lD92I/AAAAAAAAHNk/D8Eg1yqb1lQ/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130367.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066911.5713" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="562"></a></div><p>Finish raw edges with over locker or zigzag stitch. Flip cuff to outside of dress and press. You could also top stitch close to the edge to hold the cuff links n place. See the finished cuff below. There is a good tutorial <a href="http://onceuponasewingmachine.com/how-to-sew-a-cuff/" target="_blank" title="">here</a> about how to sew a cuff which is a different dress but done the same way as Catherine's, it might help if this is confusing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ryjgx-GmmyM/VmjdT9cj41I/AAAAAAAAHNs/Nv0q64u-6ko/s705/Photo%25252020151210120130438.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ryjgx-GmmyM/VmjdT9cj41I/AAAAAAAAHNs/Nv0q64u-6ko/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130438.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066953.0884" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="505"></a></div><p>On this version I added a bit of antique lace which is sewn between the layers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NFzYQrgFGXo/VmjdXcRJWtI/AAAAAAAAHN0/9dqitYjsh-k/s804/Photo%25252020151210120130530.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NFzYQrgFGXo/VmjdXcRJWtI/AAAAAAAAHN0/9dqitYjsh-k/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130530.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066899.6348" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="481"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you Catherine! I love the way you have done the pockets and the sleeve cuff!</span><br></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5jpKzUDqXA/VmjdAUmN-5I/AAAAAAAAHM0/Ra3uRGQknFU/s2048/Photo%25252020151210120129966.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SknWzi84Lis/VmjdZWLFe2I/AAAAAAAAHN8/zhqy2CafwAE/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130572.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066964.8228" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="50"></a><br></p><p> Now for some more inspiration!</p><p>If you do a hashtag search on Instagram for #dottieangelfrock or #dottieangeldress and similar searches on Pinterest you can find loads of inspiration! </p><p>Here is a frock that I found on Instagram. <a href="http://instagram.com/dillidallidayz" target="_blank" title="">@dillidallidayz</a> has turned her frock into a fantastic looking summer dress! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--4S1NJQSUnw/VmjdgJNpBCI/AAAAAAAAHOE/Luowc6365pg/s1639/Photo%25252020151210120130610.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--4S1NJQSUnw/VmjdgJNpBCI/AAAAAAAAHOE/Luowc6365pg/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130610.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066930.7864" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="642"></a></div><p>I searched in Pinterest and saved some great frocks to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/scrappynhappy/sew-clothes/" target="_blank" title="">Sew...Clothes</a> board. Feel free to go check them out! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fUr6idH8N_I/VmjdnzhdGeI/AAAAAAAAHOM/v-b7Nb4MPWQ/s1888/Photo%25252020151210120130653.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fUr6idH8N_I/VmjdnzhdGeI/AAAAAAAAHOM/v-b7Nb4MPWQ/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130653.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066945.4912" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="618"></a></div><p>All these dresses are awesome! I love the kimono sleeve version! And the green one has some fantastic details with the hem and under bust gathering. </p><p>You could also go directly to the source of the Dottie Angel frock for inspiration! The Dottie Angel <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dottieangel/timeline?ref=page_internal" target="_blank" title=""></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dottieangel/" target="_blank" title="">Facebook page</a> has loads of inspiring pics in photos. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5jpKzUDqXA/VmjdAUmN-5I/AAAAAAAAHM0/Ra3uRGQknFU/s2048/Photo%25252020151210120129966.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zbs3yxtqbY8/Vmjdp3DP2fI/AAAAAAAAHOU/RC6qeh0N9yI/s500/Photo%25252020151210120130695.jpg" id="blogsy-1449713066925.5981" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="50" alt=""></a></div><p>What is coming up next? On Friday <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com" target="_blank" title="">Cassie</a> is going to do a post covering finishing the dress, particularly the hem and the things that can be done to make it your own.</p><p>Make it sew, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-36161014076164630012015-12-07T19:09:00.001+10:002015-12-07T19:09:50.100+10:00Dottie Angel Frockalong - seams, neckline and sleeves.<p> Hi all,</p><p>I hope all our frockalong sewists are enjoying our posts! You can find Cassie's posts about the pleats, ties and pockets <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com/2015/12/04/dottie-angel-frock-along-pleats-and-pockets-part-1/" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.</p><p>Today I will briefly show you how to do French seams, how the neckline is finished and how to finish the sleeve. I will also show you how I added pleats to my shoulder seams.</p><p><strong>French seams</strong></p><p>I used the French seam technique for all my seams. It gives a neat finish and is less fiddly than the bias technique used in the pattern. In the picture I am sewing the bottom and top dress sections together, you use the same steps for the shoulder and side seams.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rE1f21lXKqw/VmVLm3RIwlI/AAAAAAAAHLM/FOaDgAL-xQQ/s1000/Photo%25252020151207190408346.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rE1f21lXKqw/VmVLm3RIwlI/AAAAAAAAHLM/FOaDgAL-xQQ/s500/Photo%25252020151207190408346.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389333.2551" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> 1. Pin fabric wrong sides together. Sew 1/4" seam.</p><p>2. Press seam to set stitches. Trim seam allowance back to 1/8".</p><p>3. Fold top layer of fabric over and press seam to one side. Then fold fabric along seam line right sides together. Press seam.</p><p>4. Sew 1/4" seam, enclosing the raw edge in the seam allowance. Press to one side and top stitch 1/8" along seam.</p><p> <strong>Neck edge finish</strong></p><p>I followed the pattern instructions for this. So I will just cover it briefly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XxEXD5AHW8o/VmVLsOuNLxI/AAAAAAAAHLU/6LlVwu76P6g/s1000/Photo%25252020151207190408403.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XxEXD5AHW8o/VmVLsOuNLxI/AAAAAAAAHLU/6LlVwu76P6g/s500/Photo%25252020151207190408403.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389326.3027" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> 1. On the right side of the fabric pin bias tape around the edge of neck with crease being 3/8" from edge. Fold end of tape as shown and overlap the other end over the top.</p><p>2. Sew along the open crease. Trim excess fabric back to the edge of the bias tape.</p><p>3. Fold to the wrong side of the fabric. Fold it in enough to have an extra 1/8" of fabric folded too. The pattern explains this quite clearly.</p><p>4. Stitch around neckline on the edge of the bias. Stitch around a second time 1/4" closer to edge of neckline. Press.</p><p><strong>Sleeve or Armhole edge</strong></p><p>I followed the pattern for this too. So I will just cover it briefly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jg5VXRYcYOs/VmVLweqYvsI/AAAAAAAAHLc/V8pfbYogSnw/s1000/Photo%25252020151207190408448.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jg5VXRYcYOs/VmVLweqYvsI/AAAAAAAAHLc/V8pfbYogSnw/s500/Photo%25252020151207190408448.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389296.2715" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"> 1. On right side of fabric pin bias tape along armhole edge. Line up the open crease with the dot at either end, keep this distance from the edge all the way along. Taper the bias tape out between the dot and notch. My scissors show where the dot and notch are. Make sure this is the same at both ends, it helps when sewing the side seams if they are accurate.</div><p> 2. Sew along crease. Trim excess fabric back to bias tape edge.</p><p>3. Fold bias edge under to wrong side of fabric along the fold line. Sew along the edge of the bias tape. Sew a second time 1/4" closer to the armhole edge.</p><p>Adding pleats to the shoulders</p><p>I came up with this modification to try and make the shoulder not quite as wide. I was just going to gather it along the seam or use a tab to pull it in but they just created bulk between the shoulder and bust that looked weird. So the pleat idea was born. You may need to alter the length of the pleats depending on your bust and back. Also the pattern I created is for the M size dress so will need to make your pleats closer, bigger or smaller depending on the size you are making.</p><p>To start with I pinned the pleats onto a finished dress to see if it would work.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRpjoKL1ybg/VmVL5O2HHeI/AAAAAAAAHLk/uZbtO1zxcNg/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190408807.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRpjoKL1ybg/VmVL5O2HHeI/AAAAAAAAHLk/uZbtO1zxcNg/s500/Photo%25252020151207190408807.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389341.225" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="833"></a></div><p>Then I drew up the pleat template and sewed it on my next dress. You do the pleats after you have sewn the armhole edge as per the pattern and before you sew the side seams.</p><p> You can download the templates <a href="https://app.box.com/s/wx52xu723wj3jxcljfbamyl4nja2t8ho" target="_blank" title="">here</a> .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YoJ6355Ci0M/VmVL7YDRrHI/AAAAAAAAHLs/MaflPtU8MNU/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190408959.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YoJ6355Ci0M/VmVL7YDRrHI/AAAAAAAAHLs/MaflPtU8MNU/s500/Photo%25252020151207190408959.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389341.7373" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="429"></a></div><p> This is what the back template looks like, the front is very similar. Make sure to print at 100%. Each template should fit on an A4 sheet of paper. As you can see I was still playing with the pleat length, you may need to alter the lengths to suit your shape.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I0fN1QAc__g/VmVMGAXd_vI/AAAAAAAAHL0/NN2I1wMhs1U/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190409303.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I0fN1QAc__g/VmVMGAXd_vI/AAAAAAAAHL0/NN2I1wMhs1U/s500/Photo%25252020151207190409303.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389367.034" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p> Lay the template over you shoulder seam. You can see the finished edges are in from the edge of the template according to the seam allowance.</p><p>Transfer the solid lines from the template. I put a dot every inch or so. The dotted line is the fold line.</p><p>Fold right sides together along dotted line. Sew along the solid line. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EaJD7da8K4I/VmVMN-qv1EI/AAAAAAAAHL8/2XD26t9ILDI/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190409517.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EaJD7da8K4I/VmVMN-qv1EI/AAAAAAAAHL8/2XD26t9ILDI/s500/Photo%25252020151207190409517.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389343.7434" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="285"></a></div><p> Your pleats should be on the inside of the dress, as shown in the above picture.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6JvzdX3oJJQ/VmVMXCWD8CI/AAAAAAAAHME/B1pmSCgd4lM/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190409774.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6JvzdX3oJJQ/VmVMXCWD8CI/AAAAAAAAHME/B1pmSCgd4lM/s500/Photo%25252020151207190409774.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389321.6216" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="294"></a></div><p> Press pleats to one side. Mine are pressed toward the armhole edge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXl2WbQ-xBU/VmVMfUlFWCI/AAAAAAAAHMM/ZtHrJZVp_o8/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190410034.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXl2WbQ-xBU/VmVMfUlFWCI/AAAAAAAAHMM/ZtHrJZVp_o8/s500/Photo%25252020151207190410034.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389350.9277" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="278"></a></div><p> Edge stitch along the edge of the shoulder seam to hold the pleats down.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-31ohFLHI6os/VmVMsi-ALbI/AAAAAAAAHMU/uCF7708GKfo/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190410359.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-31ohFLHI6os/VmVMsi-ALbI/AAAAAAAAHMU/uCF7708GKfo/s500/Photo%25252020151207190410359.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389309.393" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="427"></a></div><p> Do this on both shoulders. This is my finished shoulders on the Dottie Angel frock made with cotton lawn fabric. The pleats sit really nicely, especially on the front!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-StQ0Mo5xbvA/VmVMuV-_wNI/AAAAAAAAHMc/SMPVJR3pzYQ/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190410410.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-StQ0Mo5xbvA/VmVMuV-_wNI/AAAAAAAAHMc/SMPVJR3pzYQ/s500/Photo%25252020151207190410410.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389374.2874" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="50"></a></div><p> What's coming up? On Wednesday I will have an interview with Catherine (@knittingcatherine on Instagram) about her sewing and her modifications.</p><p>I will also share some pictures and links to other instagrammers and bloggers who have done different things with their Dottie frocks.</p><p>Don't forget that we have some really great prizes up for grabs, even if you haven't finished your dress you will be able to enter! Progress is everything! Remember to use our hashtag #dottieangelfrockalong so we can see your frocks!</p><p>One of our sponsors is a local Aussie girl who designs really flattering patterns. Go check out her website, <a href="http://www.sewtogrow.com.au" target="_blank" title="">Sew to Grow</a>! We are giving away her Bondi Top pattern!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I7ccH-4il40/VmVM2SPQmcI/AAAAAAAAHMk/84EVln9CMns/s2048/Photo%25252020151207190410712.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I7ccH-4il40/VmVM2SPQmcI/AAAAAAAAHMk/84EVln9CMns/s500/Photo%25252020151207190410712.jpg" id="blogsy-1449479389380.7388" class="aligncenter" width="397" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p> Feel free to drop us a message or email if you have any questions!</p><p>Make it sew, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-27387946454714895682015-12-01T12:37:00.001+10:002015-12-01T12:37:43.575+10:00Dottie Angel Frockalong Kick Off!<p>Hi! Welcome to the Dottie Angel Frockalong!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BCZLYplSUoQ/Vl0GQOkvyHI/AAAAAAAAHJU/f9na4GPF38Y/s800/Photo%25252020151201123015136.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BCZLYplSUoQ/Vl0GQOkvyHI/AAAAAAAAHJU/f9na4GPF38Y/s500/Photo%25252020151201123015136.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464494.516" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="403" height="504"></a></div><p>I am so excited to be making the Dottie Angel frock with you all! I am not a professional dressmaker but I do love to make clothes for myself and have been doing so for many years. I occasionally have trouble sticking to a pattern so some<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">times </span>I will show you how I do it rather than how the pattern says to do it. I hope you enjoy sewing along with <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com" target="_blank" title="">Cassie</a> and myself!</p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Now, some fun news! Cassie has been working hard and found some sponsors for our little Frockalong, so anyone that plays along and has a finished frock to show at the end could be in for a surprise!</span><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2tWzgqX26uc/Vl0GTuz5L2I/AAAAAAAAHJY/tNazex_jVbk/s1000/Photo%25252020151201123015183.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2tWzgqX26uc/Vl0GTuz5L2I/AAAAAAAAHJY/tNazex_jVbk/s500/Photo%25252020151201123015183.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464519.6716" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p><a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com" target="_blank" title="">Cassie</a> will fill us all in on all the sponsor details in a dedicated post in a couple of days. How exciting!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZn4tSgKdtI/Vl0GVKh2CPI/AAAAAAAAHJc/D5fygix54ZU/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123015273.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZn4tSgKdtI/Vl0GVKh2CPI/AAAAAAAAHJc/D5fygix54ZU/s500/Photo%25252020151201123015273.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464577.3616" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="50"></a></div><p>Ok, let's get down to business! Have you got your pattern?</p><p><strong>Picking your size</strong> – measure your bust, waist and hips. Pick the largest measurement and use that as your starting point. For me that is my bust, which probably makes it easier. Simplicity have a great guide for how to measure yourself <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/t-sewing-how-to-select-the-right-pattern-size.aspx" target="_blank" title="">here</a>. If you have a bigger waist you may find it finishes baggy around the bust and shoulders. I found a great PDF <a href="http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/C228.pdf" target="_blank" title="">here</a> that goes over a lot of alterations you can do but for such a simple dress shape you shouldn't need to go crazy with alterations. The only change I made was to lower the front pleats which I will cover later in this post.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QPf7sscuNo4/Vl0GiuYkz4I/AAAAAAAAHJo/ufclZEZQQXk/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123015636.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QPf7sscuNo4/Vl0GiuYkz4I/AAAAAAAAHJo/ufclZEZQQXk/s500/Photo%25252020151201123015636.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464494.6663" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I also measure the actual pattern pieces <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to confirm that I have picked the right size. Lay the front and back pieces together, </span> measure across the two pieces leaving off the seam allowance, double that and you have the full circumference of the dress around the bust. Put the tape measure around you bust and see if that measurement fits, don't forget to allow a couple of inches for ease. If it is too tight you may need to go up a size, if it is way to big you may need to go down a size.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-up-jIqRt3cQ/Vl0GvACHKFI/AAAAAAAAHJ0/qVQ3Pfiro_8/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123015969.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-up-jIqRt3cQ/Vl0GvACHKFI/AAAAAAAAHJ0/qVQ3Pfiro_8/s500/Photo%25252020151201123015969.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464490.749" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>In the interest of full disclosure my bust measurement is 40" and I made size M. I still had to take it in a further 1/4" down both side seams for it to fit how I like.</p><p><strong>Fabrics</strong> – the pattern envelope gives you good ideas on what sort of fabric you should use. I used cotton patchwork fabric for two dresses and a lovely cotton viole for another. If you are wearing it in summer go for lighter fabrics that breath, like cotton and linen. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PfK6AxHwhKE/Vl0GzM2k8tI/AAAAAAAAHJ8/7KchFBTAMRU/s1000/Photo%25252020151201123015999.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PfK6AxHwhKE/Vl0GzM2k8tI/AAAAAAAAHJ8/7KchFBTAMRU/s500/Photo%25252020151201123015999.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464528.9485" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>Altering pleat position</strong> – I lowered my pleats approximately 2". I'll explain how I worked it out.</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. Measure from your top of shoulder to where you want the middle of the pleats to be. I chose just under my bust, others have chosen to do the pleats at the waistline. It is purely up to you! I wanted the middle point of my pleat to be 14 1/2" down from the shoulder.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-atfn7NfxoJY/Vl0G-3NY2QI/AAAAAAAAHKA/s_HkZxDwDmw/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123016323.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-atfn7NfxoJY/Vl0G-3NY2QI/AAAAAAAAHKA/s_HkZxDwDmw/s500/Photo%25252020151201123016323.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464519.5762" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Find your new pleat position on the pattern with your tape measure. Then with a ruler draw in your new pleats directly below the original pleat positions. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NbCWLaRT1Zc/Vl0HKLhqeAI/AAAAAAAAHKE/hqYltliHk8I/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123016669.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NbCWLaRT1Zc/Vl0HKLhqeAI/AAAAAAAAHKE/hqYltliHk8I/s500/Photo%25252020151201123016669.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464490.6277" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p><strong>Cutting</strong> – the only change I made was to cut the tie approx 6” shorter, unless you want to wrap the tie around your waist and tie it at the front it is going to be too long. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cz4ZUM495Ts/Vl0HOQK_CqI/AAAAAAAAHKI/HMpKzpDvC1o/s1000/Photo%25252020151201123016712.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cz4ZUM495Ts/Vl0HOQK_CqI/AAAAAAAAHKI/HMpKzpDvC1o/s500/Photo%25252020151201123016712.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464525.6326" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cutting for View C</td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you are making a view that requires the paper pattern piece to be shortened just fold it up on the cutting line. You might regret cutting it off later so just fold it out of the way as I have done in the picture below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rgV5vleUHRg/Vl0HXofLZgI/AAAAAAAAHKQ/J2qWW7fnkzA/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123016967.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rgV5vleUHRg/Vl0HXofLZgI/AAAAAAAAHKQ/J2qWW7fnkzA/s500/Photo%25252020151201123016967.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464507.445" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="327" height="545"></a></div><p>Make sure to copy markings for pocket position, pleat position and shoulder dots and fold line. You can use a water soluble pen, just be sure to get the pen mark off before you iron it as ironing could set the ink. Or you can use a chalk pencil or a Frixion pen.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WX-NrWG0GRU/Vl0HhzslX0I/AAAAAAAAHKY/4mVRbcy0FU8/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123017318.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WX-NrWG0GRU/Vl0HhzslX0I/AAAAAAAAHKY/4mVRbcy0FU8/s500/Photo%25252020151201123017318.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464581.203" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Zoo1KxX8aE/Vl0HtiKW__I/AAAAAAAAHKc/XUd1o35FvYM/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123017657.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Zoo1KxX8aE/Vl0HtiKW__I/AAAAAAAAHKc/XUd1o35FvYM/s500/Photo%25252020151201123017657.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464529.8389" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>To transfer markings to the other side of the dress poke a pin through the pattern and fabric to use as your guide. Fold the pattern paper back and mark where the pins are.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-th1Ss49ULXk/Vl0H7eKVfWI/AAAAAAAAHKk/0V4uyBOfvGI/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123018002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-th1Ss49ULXk/Vl0H7eKVfWI/AAAAAAAAHKk/0V4uyBOfvGI/s500/Photo%25252020151201123018002.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464576.4878" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p> You also don't need to draw the whole line. For example, with the fold line for the sleeve just put a mark at the top of the should and the dot at the bottom. </p><p> Now you should be ready to start sewing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZn4tSgKdtI/Vl0GVKh2CPI/AAAAAAAAHJc/D5fygix54ZU/s2048/Photo%25252020151201123015273.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1BnOQRS6N8Y/Vl0H8yvissI/AAAAAAAAHKs/vxZOsl9Ac8w/s500/Photo%25252020151201123018049.jpg" id="blogsy-1448937464554.4758" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="50" alt=""></a></div><p>Here's a brief outline of what we have coming up -</p><p>Wednesday is sponsor announcement day and we will explain how the prize pool will work. Cassie will also give a more in depth schedule of our future posts.</p><p>On Friday Cassie is going to cover making the pockets and show a couple of different ideas that you might like to try on your pockets.</p><p>Next Monday I will show you how to do the seams for the dress View C, the shoulders, neckline and how to do the sleeve.</p><p>There will also be a special guest post for a variation on the sleeve and more after that for finishing the dress.</p><p> If you have any questions please feel free to ask either of us.</p><p>Have fun, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-50394860016623954832015-11-11T21:27:00.001+10:002015-11-11T21:27:30.276+10:00Tula and Jaybird Quilts mini swap<p> Hi all,</p><p>If you are on Instagram you may have heard about this by now, Kelly (@thequiltmachine), Abby (@abby_colorbarquilts) and I are hosting a mini quilt swap inspired by the gorgeous combination of Tula Pink fabric and Jaybird Quilts mini patterns.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jUOsOOG4mkA/VkMltQByXrI/AAAAAAAAHHs/8O1qiuMAVYs/s1474/Photo%25252020151111212514592.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jUOsOOG4mkA/VkMltQByXrI/AAAAAAAAHHs/8O1qiuMAVYs/s500/Photo%25252020151111212514592.jpg" id="blogsy-1447241249360.802" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="502"></a></div><p>For all the details head over to <a href="http://thequiltmachine.com/tula_jaybirdquilts_miniswap-guidelines/" target="_blank" title="">Kelly's blog</a> where she has all the info there for you. But just a heads up - sign ups start on Friday! And we are limiting the swap to 500 participants so get in quick!</p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In the meantime, here is a Tula Pink/Jaybird Quilts collaboration that I made for a mini quilt swap earlier this year.</span><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G7PomTbTMvQ/VkMl6gL5IwI/AAAAAAAAHHw/VNjWSJgfBaI/s2048/Photo%25252020151111212515345.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G7PomTbTMvQ/VkMl6gL5IwI/AAAAAAAAHHw/VNjWSJgfBaI/s500/Photo%25252020151111212515345.jpg" id="blogsy-1447241249434.3635" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And this one, using the same pattern but made the full length now lives on my dining table.</span><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ymEPIDElpW0/VkMmHq4aYjI/AAAAAAAAHH8/XH3S6qcIroc/s2048/Photo%25252020151111212516004.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ymEPIDElpW0/VkMmHq4aYjI/AAAAAAAAHH8/XH3S6qcIroc/s500/Photo%25252020151111212516004.jpg" id="blogsy-1447241249402.6416" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p> I hope you will join us!</p><p>Make it sew, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-37459449077115984912015-11-06T20:10:00.001+10:002015-11-06T20:10:03.712+10:00Dottie Angel Frockalong<p> Hi all,</p><p>I am happy to announce that <a href="http://www.cassandramadge.com" target="_blank" title="">Cassie</a> and I are co-hosting a little sew along featuring the Dottie Angel frock, simplicity #1080.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mSEmXV3A3YE/Vjx8N6Q4c8I/AAAAAAAAHHU/nZ7MT3d-tI4/s2048/Photo%25252020151106200806658.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mSEmXV3A3YE/Vjx8N6Q4c8I/AAAAAAAAHHU/nZ7MT3d-tI4/s500/Photo%25252020151106200806658.jpg" id="blogsy-1446804606951.125" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>I posted on Instagram a few days ago to let people know where they might be able to buy the pattern - At the moment and finishing today sewingpatterns.com has simplicity patterns for USD$2.99, this is where I got our patterns from. You can also buy from simplicity.com for about 40% off rrp. I also found a couple of patterns on Etsy. If you need help finding the pattern let me know and I will do my best to help. </p><p> Starting early December we are going to do some tutorials on our blogs to help you make your own Dottie Angel frock. We are planning to cover the basic construction of the dress as per the original pattern and also show you some modifications that you might like to try to make the dress your own.</p><p>I have even lined up a guest interviewee who will tell us how to do a variation that she has done. So it will be a very exciting time!</p><p>Here is my first Dottie Angel frock! I wore it on a very hot day here in Brissie and was quite comfortable all day. So I'm very happy with it and can't wait to make a couple more with you!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SlRSufujTIk/Vjx8draQTCI/AAAAAAAAHHc/TSTGEtsEJJA/s2048/Photo%25252020151106200807048.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SlRSufujTIk/Vjx8draQTCI/AAAAAAAAHHc/TSTGEtsEJJA/s500/Photo%25252020151106200807048.jpg" id="blogsy-1446804606983.713" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></div><p>I hope you will join us!</p><p>Make it sew, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-28652225520233484822015-11-02T21:13:00.001+10:002015-11-02T21:13:39.768+10:00Creative space<p> For a few days last week I was rearranging my creative space. It's not a room you can close a door on rather it is in the corner of an L shape with the dining room on one side and the boys school room and hubby's hobby on the other side.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HJQV-af7se8/VjdEVbu0B8I/AAAAAAAAHGk/Jkgbi4Rb_M4/s2048/Photo%25252020151102210822789.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HJQV-af7se8/VjdEVbu0B8I/AAAAAAAAHGk/Jkgbi4Rb_M4/s500/Photo%25252020151102210822789.jpg" id="blogsy-1446462819667.2412" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="289"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I was starting to feel a little crowded! I couldn't spin in my sewing chair without hitting the table behind me so I finally decided to change a few things.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8PcdaZMwhc/VjdEl0XOCsI/AAAAAAAAHGs/SxWdSnqhFBg/s2048/Photo%25252020151102210823223.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8PcdaZMwhc/VjdEl0XOCsI/AAAAAAAAHGs/SxWdSnqhFBg/s500/Photo%25252020151102210823223.jpg" id="blogsy-1446462819752.666" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>I swapped my grandparents dining table (this was so hard to let go of!) for the corner desk and hutch that had been mine as a teenager. I have lots of pretty and precious things to look at while I sew now! And I also scored an old bookshelf unit on wheels which is holding lots of bits and bobs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jsfFCIOw1UI/VjdE3YKqSkI/AAAAAAAAHG0/pPsd0Fn1bCY/s2048/Photo%25252020151102210823655.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jsfFCIOw1UI/VjdE3YKqSkI/AAAAAAAAHG0/pPsd0Fn1bCY/s500/Photo%25252020151102210823655.jpg" id="blogsy-1446462819710.6638" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> And my hubby made me a couple of ruler stands. I don't know how I survived without these, they are so great!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZT36FqTZAtQ/VjdFKu7AVbI/AAAAAAAAHG8/78Xvr8xf7d4/s2048/Photo%25252020151102210824097.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZT36FqTZAtQ/VjdFKu7AVbI/AAAAAAAAHG8/78Xvr8xf7d4/s500/Photo%25252020151102210824097.jpg" id="blogsy-1446462819672.2139" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>It's a bit hard to see but I turned the cupboard next to the ironing board around to face the front, took the old quilt off the wall to give it a much needed wash and hung up some treasured minis in its place.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w2NVxOCFhMk/VjdFXvT5oZI/AAAAAAAAHHE/tVZYgdmAx4g/s2048/Photo%25252020151102210825005.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w2NVxOCFhMk/VjdFXvT5oZI/AAAAAAAAHHE/tVZYgdmAx4g/s500/Photo%25252020151102210825005.jpg" id="blogsy-1446462819678.7725" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After</td></tr></tbody></table><p> I feel so much more organised and inspired to sew now. Already I have finished a couple of wips and a new project too! So I have much to share in the future!</p><p>Happy sewing, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-20116155618886158162015-10-28T10:30:00.001+10:002015-10-28T10:30:48.825+10:00A Mini AMH feather quilt<p> Hi all,</p><p>The Bloggers Quilt Festival is on over at <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2015/10/23/bqf-mini-quilt-category/" target="_blank" title="">Amy's Creative Side</a> again. So I entering my Mini AMH feathers quilt into the Mini a Quilt category.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bPnpu8PjIc0/VjAWjrLu8GI/AAAAAAAAHFg/E8gmkRLFKjo/s2048/Photo%25252020151028102705848.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bPnpu8PjIc0/VjAWjrLu8GI/AAAAAAAAHFg/E8gmkRLFKjo/s500/Photo%25252020151028102705848.jpg" id="blogsy-1445992252630.781" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I made this quilt for a Cotton and Steel themed mini quilt swap that happened on Instagram.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aIFgZ_NNjxA/VjAWy_XzPDI/AAAAAAAAHFo/fC35I0258jk/s2048/Photo%25252020151028102706271.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aIFgZ_NNjxA/VjAWy_XzPDI/AAAAAAAAHFo/fC35I0258jk/s500/Photo%25252020151028102706271.jpg" id="blogsy-1445992252679.0696" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I used a solid white for the back ground and a shot cotton grey for the feather spines.</span><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9a6WANATFqE/VjAW-1lNIrI/AAAAAAAAHFw/lxUGCxI30Ns/s2048/Photo%25252020151028102706964.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9a6WANATFqE/VjAW-1lNIrI/AAAAAAAAHFw/lxUGCxI30Ns/s500/Photo%25252020151028102706964.jpg" id="blogsy-1445992252649.7454" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>I love how quilting completely changes the look of a quilt! It also stresses me out a little as I'm not sure if I'm doing the right thing and I might not like the end result...but it usually works out ok.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4_V6Ub8Ky20/VjAXNNJM3aI/AAAAAAAAHF4/Z15UrflRCg4/s2048/Photo%25252020151028102707650.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4_V6Ub8Ky20/VjAXNNJM3aI/AAAAAAAAHF4/Z15UrflRCg4/s500/Photo%25252020151028102707650.jpg" id="blogsy-1445992252662.6616" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p>Bye for now, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-57955769587074312892015-10-27T10:08:00.001+10:002015-10-27T10:08:52.173+10:00A modern table runner<p> Hi all,</p><p>The bloggers quilt festival is happening once again over at <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com" target="_blank" title="">Amy's Creative Side.</a> So I thought I might enter a quilt or two.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EMqO0WGQyO0/Vi7AQIZthCI/AAAAAAAAHFA/PbQNxnxCT3Y/s2048/Photo%25252020151027100639121.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EMqO0WGQyO0/Vi7AQIZthCI/AAAAAAAAHFA/PbQNxnxCT3Y/s500/Photo%25252020151027100639121.jpg" id="blogsy-1445904533632.6445" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p> I'm entering this one into the small quilts category. It is basically a table runner that I designed myself to showcase some fantastic fabrics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YLLIJJr1jiY/Vi7AY7uEzII/AAAAAAAAHFI/lSf3RJz1ph4/s2012/Photo%25252020151027100639176.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YLLIJJr1jiY/Vi7AY7uEzII/AAAAAAAAHFI/lSf3RJz1ph4/s500/Photo%25252020151027100639176.jpg" id="blogsy-1445904533641.571" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="302" height="575"></a> </div><p> It has some Tula Pink, Cotton and Steel and Sandi Henderson fabric. They all blend together rather nicely.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X7Q1aSygChc/Vi7AkFdbc3I/AAAAAAAAHFQ/nd267rw53sY/s2048/Photo%25252020151027100639564.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X7Q1aSygChc/Vi7AkFdbc3I/AAAAAAAAHFQ/nd267rw53sY/s500/Photo%25252020151027100639564.jpg" id="blogsy-1445904533582.534" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="373" alt=""></a></div><p> See you soon, Jess</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-25288631349295976372015-05-10T20:38:00.001+10:002015-05-10T20:38:12.566+10:00Tula Pink + a Jaybird Quilts pattern = Fabulous!<p> Hi all,</p><p>Recently I participated in a swap on Instagram that was based on Tula Pink fabric, hence the name #aussietulapinkswap !</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Px7eHcpFy8/VU8yGpL2ZeI/AAAAAAAAHCw/phCI4w8p-Xg/s2048/Photo%25252020150510202434824.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Px7eHcpFy8/VU8yGpL2ZeI/AAAAAAAAHCw/phCI4w8p-Xg/s500/Photo%25252020150510202434824.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290872.311" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>I learned my partner liked the Saltwater and Neptune ranges. And one of the pattern designers she liked was Jaybird Quilts. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WkrV79B72ao/VU8yU3yasDI/AAAAAAAAHC4/XtYRQBbObH8/s2048/Photo%25252020150510202434885.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WkrV79B72ao/VU8yU3yasDI/AAAAAAAAHC4/XtYRQBbObH8/s500/Photo%25252020150510202434885.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290882.8037" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>So I did a shortened version of the Seaside table runner pattern. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vQl-P04Ph30/VU8ygCgwerI/AAAAAAAAHDA/8x5lVeKnvK4/s1804/Photo%25252020150510202434952.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vQl-P04Ph30/VU8ygCgwerI/AAAAAAAAHDA/8x5lVeKnvK4/s500/Photo%25252020150510202434952.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290909.228" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>Extras are usually included so I made a Curvy Clutch, pattern by Pink Door Fabrics. I also included a fat 1/4 or Neptune fabric, some chocolates and stationery bits n bobs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GkTGaxo7PgI/VU8yrGqT7AI/AAAAAAAAHDI/AAJNqdqA-hc/s2048/Photo%25252020150510202435006.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GkTGaxo7PgI/VU8yrGqT7AI/AAAAAAAAHDI/AAJNqdqA-hc/s500/Photo%25252020150510202435006.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290966.1487" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I really loved making both of these! So much so that I have already made myself a full length table runner from the Seaside pattern. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ea6QJrE8btQ/VU8y4bg4IFI/AAAAAAAAHDQ/XbwHCCRcpi4/s2048/Photo%25252020150510202435067.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ea6QJrE8btQ/VU8y4bg4IFI/AAAAAAAAHDQ/XbwHCCRcpi4/s500/Photo%25252020150510202435067.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290912.6125" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I used Tula Pink fabric for this one too but I used the newer Moonshine range and went with my fav scrappy low volume background.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aVgDmUdBffw/VU8zGjFaReI/AAAAAAAAHDY/X7E2U5Zzij0/s2048/Photo%25252020150510202435132.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aVgDmUdBffw/VU8zGjFaReI/AAAAAAAAHDY/X7E2U5Zzij0/s500/Photo%25252020150510202435132.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290882.3489" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>I quilted them both the same too! When you are on a good thing....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--EmcaiH2b5M/VU803GmyYyI/AAAAAAAAHDs/GD3yWSTDOeY/s2048/Photo%25252020150510203620269.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--EmcaiH2b5M/VU803GmyYyI/AAAAAAAAHDs/GD3yWSTDOeY/s500/Photo%25252020150510203620269.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290937.4902" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p>And this is what I received from my partner -</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0BVX3_EnDrE/VU81D6NxuAI/AAAAAAAAHD0/T0wkB9xrZTU/s1871/Photo%25252020150510203620316.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0BVX3_EnDrE/VU81D6NxuAI/AAAAAAAAHD0/T0wkB9xrZTU/s500/Photo%25252020150510203620316.jpg" id="blogsy-1431254290910.8408" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="496" alt=""></a></div><p> I love the mini and the contrasting binding just makes it pop! And the extra fabric and little sewing pouch were a lovely addition!</p><p>Til next time, Jess :)</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-34138502072855042532015-04-29T20:28:00.001+10:002015-04-29T20:28:31.906+10:00Finished in a day...Not!<p> I finished this quilt a couple of weeks ago....only a few years after starting it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HwqF6OM9uQk/VUCxmmt3naI/AAAAAAAAHCA/fKvRqYjIaGg/s1388/Photo%25252020150429202444268.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HwqF6OM9uQk/VUCxmmt3naI/AAAAAAAAHCA/fKvRqYjIaGg/s500/Photo%25252020150429202444268.jpg" id="blogsy-1430303310110.352" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="468"></a></div><p>Ironically I made this quilt because I wanted to see if I could make a quilt in a day. I made the top in a day! I used the free Lark Quilt pattern by Amy Butler, I changed it slightly so I could use a layer cake and not have any wastage. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_5fNEQs4ca0/VUCx1xRI8-I/AAAAAAAAHCI/Mb4Nw4b-Jrg/s2048/Photo%25252020150429202444322.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_5fNEQs4ca0/VUCx1xRI8-I/AAAAAAAAHCI/Mb4Nw4b-Jrg/s500/Photo%25252020150429202444322.jpg" id="blogsy-1430303310134.3962" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I also wanted to use what was in my stash, in hindsight I should have spent a few dollars to get a navy solid rather than using the print but I'm not changing that now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iagklUddf6c/VUCyEieeRTI/AAAAAAAAHCQ/5REajFF_eZw/s2048/Photo%25252020150429202444371.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iagklUddf6c/VUCyEieeRTI/AAAAAAAAHCQ/5REajFF_eZw/s500/Photo%25252020150429202444371.jpg" id="blogsy-1430303310145.4968" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="373" alt=""></a></div><p>It stayed in my container of finished tops for a long until I dug it out and got it professionally quilted by Fiona aka the quilting fairy. She did such a wonderful job, I totally love the feathers and the block pattern she quilted on the navy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KWTs33_AgTg/VUCyS_T9XtI/AAAAAAAAHCY/x4tLqtq1s0s/s2048/Photo%25252020150429202444431.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KWTs33_AgTg/VUCyS_T9XtI/AAAAAAAAHCY/x4tLqtq1s0s/s500/Photo%25252020150429202444431.jpg" id="blogsy-1430303310097.0688" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p>I am going to try to not let quilts take so long to finish from now on....ok even I know that is probably not really going to work out!</p><p>Bye for now, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-14104425011888001502015-04-18T20:41:00.001+10:002015-04-18T20:41:24.631+10:00Oz mini quilt swap<p> This year I decided to join in on a few swaps. This week the #igminioz swap is wrapping up. The swap was basically a mini quilt swap for Aussies on Instagram.</p><p>I am so thrilled with the things I received from Luelle (@strange_stitches) . She made me the most beautiful mini quilt based on an image from a Tula Pink print. The quilting is stunning! I just love looking at it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ipcfdS9lO88/VTIzhbn2KDI/AAAAAAAAG_g/vsMVEu9Hm_s/s1936/Photo%25252020150418203459064.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ipcfdS9lO88/VTIzhbn2KDI/AAAAAAAAG_g/vsMVEu9Hm_s/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459064.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682257.4116" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>I am a huge Star Trek fan so she made this mug rug size mini which reflects that perfectly! I am going to hang it up with some of my other mini's.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GjkUXspM9dA/VTIzuj2dd4I/AAAAAAAAG_o/c2mNjOiKa34/s1936/Photo%25252020150418203459159.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GjkUXspM9dA/VTIzuj2dd4I/AAAAAAAAG_o/c2mNjOiKa34/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459159.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682321.4988" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>The other little extras are all favourites of mine too - mini charms of Sweetwater ranges, a spool of purple Aurifil thread and a special little pack of mini charms.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ta3BJpxPmzw/VTIz9dvdvqI/AAAAAAAAG_w/14LvvJYF3-g/s1936/Photo%25252020150418203459228.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ta3BJpxPmzw/VTIz9dvdvqI/AAAAAAAAG_w/14LvvJYF3-g/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459228.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682283.0703" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p>For my partner Kate (@jemimaquilts) I made a mini using a Thimble Blossom pattern called Mini Puddle Jumping. I used Bonnie and Camille fabric. I can't believe I forgot to take a photo of the mini quilt before I sent it! So I am using a screen shot of the picture Kate took.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Yk1i5HOKkE/VTI0Clo5E5I/AAAAAAAAG_4/ii7tdQ5OGvc/s2048/Photo%25252020150418203459376.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Yk1i5HOKkE/VTI0Clo5E5I/AAAAAAAAG_4/ii7tdQ5OGvc/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459376.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682333.1394" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p>I also made a Mini Sew Together bag using the same fabrics. The full size Sew Together bag is a pattern by <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/sew-together-bag/36309" target="_blank" title="">Sew Demented</a> and the mini conversion is done by Elizabeth at <a href="https://occasionalpiece.wordpress.com/2014/12/03/mini-sew-together-bag/" target="_blank" title="">OPquilt.com</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4eQwGtEDdNE/VTI0Nr7mxtI/AAAAAAAAHAA/J416HwzjfWs/s2048/Photo%25252020150418203459470.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4eQwGtEDdNE/VTI0Nr7mxtI/AAAAAAAAHAA/J416HwzjfWs/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459470.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682346.7622" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9JzI4bppqXk/VTI0asGeTkI/AAAAAAAAHAI/dintpcf-ieY/s2048/Photo%25252020150418203459541.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9JzI4bppqXk/VTI0asGeTkI/AAAAAAAAHAI/dintpcf-ieY/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459541.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682288.987" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>And I made Kate's little guy a book cushion. The space fabric has parts that glow in the dark. The embroidery design is from Urban Threads and is such a fun design.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bs66WScjjTs/VTI0npHTsiI/AAAAAAAAHAQ/FP15HnzdEKE/s2048/Photo%25252020150418203459606.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bs66WScjjTs/VTI0npHTsiI/AAAAAAAAHAQ/FP15HnzdEKE/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459606.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682281.4534" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="373" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zmqpGFCWJ9o/VTI0z1fGCxI/AAAAAAAAHAY/FRzmW1lA9FM/s2048/Photo%25252020150418203459680.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zmqpGFCWJ9o/VTI0z1fGCxI/AAAAAAAAHAY/FRzmW1lA9FM/s500/Photo%25252020150418203459680.jpg" id="blogsy-1429353682345.4673" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="373" alt=""></a></div><p>This has been such a fun swap! </p><p> Bye for now, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-75573258526767205962015-04-10T21:04:00.001+10:002015-04-10T21:04:19.125+10:00Why so long? And Millefiore fun.<p> I was looking at my blog, this blog, a few days ago in search of a quilt to see when I had started it and I realised that I might come to regret not blogging for so long. So, it is time to start again. </p><p>So much has happened in the however long it has been since I last blogged seriously. I think I will just fill in the blanks as I go rather than try and cover it all in one huge post.</p><p>One of the biggest projects I have started in the last year is the La Passacaglia quilt from the Millefiore book.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hjl3uL1X_tk/VSetMqDTQgI/AAAAAAAAG-A/xSP7HFteDM8/s2048/Photo%25252020150410205855835.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hjl3uL1X_tk/VSetMqDTQgI/AAAAAAAAG-A/xSP7HFteDM8/s500/Photo%25252020150410205855835.jpg" id="blogsy-1428663861406.6204" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I ordered the book from Quiltmania when they had a 60% off sale, bargain! And got my paper pieces from Paper Pieces in the US.</p><p>I started making the quilt on our big trip to Melbourne in October 2014.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Leaz_9ad8Ek/VSetZ9lOEZI/AAAAAAAAG-I/AGm3tpoaV2g/s2048/Photo%25252020150410205855909.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Leaz_9ad8Ek/VSetZ9lOEZI/AAAAAAAAG-I/AGm3tpoaV2g/s500/Photo%25252020150410205855909.jpg" id="blogsy-1428663861427.8838" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>I have made the first rosette, which is the only completed round cog.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FjiwVI0itv4/VSetpALPLGI/AAAAAAAAG-Q/ZmNo4vXoT7U/s2048/Photo%25252020150410205855972.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FjiwVI0itv4/VSetpALPLGI/AAAAAAAAG-Q/ZmNo4vXoT7U/s500/Photo%25252020150410205855972.jpg" id="blogsy-1428663861363.602" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>The first big rosette took me 3 months to complete.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mg43HoXUIwU/VSet0T44n1I/AAAAAAAAG-Y/Pce-rHfLxK8/s1690/Photo%25252020150410205856045.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mg43HoXUIwU/VSet0T44n1I/AAAAAAAAG-Y/Pce-rHfLxK8/s500/Photo%25252020150410205856045.jpg" id="blogsy-1428663861366.738" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="466"></a></div><p>And I am half way through my second big rosette. There are three of these.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q6tkNsa8uYY/VSeuF8AEZaI/AAAAAAAAG-g/d0TT-uGm_4k/s2048/Photo%25252020150410205856122.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q6tkNsa8uYY/VSeuF8AEZaI/AAAAAAAAG-g/d0TT-uGm_4k/s500/Photo%25252020150410205856122.jpg" id="blogsy-1428663861376.002" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="373" alt=""></a></div><p>I decided to mainly use Tula Pink and Cotton & Steel fabric with a few solids and other fav prints thrown in.</p><p>I have to admit and am really dawn to complicated patterns!</p><p>Bye for now,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fXTDCRCLV6M/VSeuLw5slxI/AAAAAAAAG-o/Xmn9Olej6sU/s2048/Photo%25252020150410205856198.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fXTDCRCLV6M/VSeuLw5slxI/AAAAAAAAG-o/Xmn9Olej6sU/s500/Photo%25252020150410205856198.jpg" id="blogsy-1428663861449.4736" class="alignnone" width="300" height="450" alt=""></a></div><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-44091015698934074702014-10-13T12:08:00.001+10:002014-10-13T12:08:42.712+10:00Envelope Cover TutorialHi all,<br />
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Sorry I have been absent for so long. I just popped in to add the Tutorial for the Envelope tablet cover to the Tutorial page.<br />
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If you go to the Tutorial Page and click on the picture it will open the tutorial as a PDF.<br />
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Please let me know if you have any problems. I would love to see pictures of your project too!<br />
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BTW - the cover is approximately 10" x 8" finished. So check the measurements of your tablet and adjust size to suit!<br />
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Bye for now, JessJess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-13094695665968206602014-09-07T17:06:00.001+10:002014-09-07T17:06:33.249+10:00Indelible Datura Blouse<p> Hi all,</p><p>This week, inbetween many other things, I managed to make another Datura Blouse.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--xEcrTi3AjE/VAwDercIgbI/AAAAAAAAG68/D8cgJ3V6668/s2048/Photo%25252020140907170259.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--xEcrTi3AjE/VAwDercIgbI/AAAAAAAAG68/D8cgJ3V6668/s500/Photo%25252020140907170259.jpg" id="blogsy-1410073592296.6375" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>I used the gorgeous Indelible range, and I didn't prewash the fabric...I hope it doesn't come back and bite me!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x8_LlgAfsGo/VAwDsnryPGI/AAAAAAAAG7E/ryLgR8K5BIQ/s2048/Photo%25252020140907170259.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x8_LlgAfsGo/VAwDsnryPGI/AAAAAAAAG7E/ryLgR8K5BIQ/s500/Photo%25252020140907170259.jpg" id="blogsy-1410073592319.451" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="374" alt=""></a></div><p>I have a little stash of premade bias and used this cute black with white polka dots for the hem. And I found three of the dark teal buttons in my stash too. So this blouse was made completely from my stash! Winning!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P2GH3QDJ3xA/VAwD81_Gq2I/AAAAAAAAG7M/pR0CGGXLuIw/s2048/Photo%25252020140907170259.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P2GH3QDJ3xA/VAwD81_Gq2I/AAAAAAAAG7M/pR0CGGXLuIw/s500/Photo%25252020140907170259.jpg" id="blogsy-1410073592297.553" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p>In other news my Clowns Choice quilt is in the 2015 Quilters Companion diary, yay! When I get one I will share a pic.</p><p>Bye for now, Jess </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-40207149889803921992014-08-08T21:41:00.001+10:002014-08-08T21:41:30.636+10:00Catch up<p> Hi all,</p><p>I guess it has been a few weeks since I did my last blog post. So what have I been up to?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ub9L5F-0vZM/U-S1iD6C1fI/AAAAAAAAGvE/fC645v3vP3o/s2048/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ub9L5F-0vZM/U-S1iD6C1fI/AAAAAAAAGvE/fC645v3vP3o/s500/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" id="blogsy-1407498089486.2769" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>Well I made a couple of coats for my boys. I used black corduroy and lined them with a really cool tech print patchwork fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WrrVylu1n4U/U-S1-AVasJI/AAAAAAAAGvM/2ZCkIgj8cdM/s2048/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WrrVylu1n4U/U-S1-AVasJI/AAAAAAAAGvM/2ZCkIgj8cdM/s500/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" id="blogsy-1407498089506.319" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>I used the <a href="http://www.eleganceandelephants.com/2014/04/spring-showers-jacket-pattern.html" target="_self" title="">Spring Showers Jacket</a> pattern by Elegance and Elephants. They went together really easily, the only issue I had was with the length of the zip but I fixed that by using a piece of ribbon to cover the cut edges at the top. I made a feature of it and used different colours on each jacket.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v7z4xkC4FEA/U-S2bn504II/AAAAAAAAGvU/v7dI2d1ZVuw/s2048/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v7z4xkC4FEA/U-S2bn504II/AAAAAAAAGvU/v7dI2d1ZVuw/s500/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" id="blogsy-1407498089513.5767" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>Then I got horribly sick with pneumonia and didn't do anything for about a week and a half. But when my sewjo came back it was back with a bang!</p><p>I played around with the Hex-n-more ruler and came up with this quilt. I love it! It does have Y seams but they really aren't that scary anymore.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D-eJhrvjWPc/U-S2uJRr1tI/AAAAAAAAGvc/5wBK9TIHYMA/s2048/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D-eJhrvjWPc/U-S2uJRr1tI/AAAAAAAAGvc/5wBK9TIHYMA/s500/Photo%25252020140808213209.jpg" id="blogsy-1407498089512.4104" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>And last weekend mum and I got together and made <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/sew-together-bag/36309" target="_self" title="">Sew Together Bags</a>. I had a great time! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RnFwVpfcug0/U-S3JMKnV2I/AAAAAAAAGvk/GDd_z9F6rxo/s2048/Photo%25252020140808213210.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RnFwVpfcug0/U-S3JMKnV2I/AAAAAAAAGvk/GDd_z9F6rxo/s500/Photo%25252020140808213210.jpg" id="blogsy-1407498089537.5486" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I went a little crazy with my fabrics and used a different fabric for everything but I love it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eCG5xnzCG2c/U-S3Y9iHIPI/AAAAAAAAGvs/FXjN3vsoY1A/s2048/Photo%25252020140808213210.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eCG5xnzCG2c/U-S3Y9iHIPI/AAAAAAAAGvs/FXjN3vsoY1A/s500/Photo%25252020140808213210.jpg" id="blogsy-1407498089542.1304" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="373" alt=""></a></div><p>Right now I am working on the Gypsy Wife quilt and I have some dress fabrics washed and ready to go...so stay tuned!</p><p>Bye for now, Jess </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-22681027171178049322014-07-21T20:52:00.001+10:002014-07-21T20:52:05.669+10:00Determined<p> Hi all,</p><p>I am determined not to let my problems with my blog stop me from blogging any longer!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QYLngpYIDY0/U8zwSBpBrQI/AAAAAAAAGkA/BoiJfQPGoZw/s2048/Photo%25252020140721204600.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QYLngpYIDY0/U8zwSBpBrQI/AAAAAAAAGkA/BoiJfQPGoZw/s500/Photo%25252020140721204600.jpg" id="blogsy-1405939924615.374" class="aligncenter" alt="Scrappy n happy" width="500" height="669"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring Showers Jacket</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A few weeks ago I was looking at my google + account and freaked out that my photos setting was public. So I changed to the setting to private and like magic all my photos from the last 6 months of blogging have disappeared.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vGCmXDQPovc/U8zwzh4v27I/AAAAAAAAGkI/Ih9xj5A7XK8/s2048/Photo%25252020140721204600.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vGCmXDQPovc/U8zwzh4v27I/AAAAAAAAGkI/Ih9xj5A7XK8/s500/Photo%25252020140721204600.jpg" id="blogsy-1405939924617.0322" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="374" alt="Scrappy n Happy"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first piece of Cotton + Steel</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I have figured out that I need to setting to be public do that I can share the photos myself. So I have put the setting back but that hasn't restored all the photos that went walk about. I will gradually work my way through uploading them over the next few weeks.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/qdrROeIKFx/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10535034_1510879979144354_1384101004_n.jpg" id="blogsy-1405939924626.1372" class="aligncenter" alt="Scrappy n Happy" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Afternoon Delight block</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I was so annoyed when I realised what had happened that I was ready to give up. But my blog is like my diary, even if no one else reads it I can still look back and see what I have done. </p><p> I have included some photos because it's not a post without them :) I will do another post about the jacket soon, I am making a second one now so both my boys will have one.</p><p>Bye for now, Jess :)</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-17100110019660739652014-07-03T20:35:00.001+10:002014-07-03T20:35:11.106+10:00Social tote fun!<p> Hi all,</p><p>Last weekend <a href="http://ikwilt.blogspot.com.au" target="_blank" title="">Lorena</a> came up to Brisbane and did a couple of workshops teaching the Social Tote. I went to the Sunday workshop at Mt Ommaney.</p><p>A few weeks before Lorena sent us the pattern and kit so we could do some prep work...without this we would have needed two days I think.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DbT6rxFEyGI/U7Uwdv46GaI/AAAAAAAAGFI/EBIOQP4i4yk/s2048/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DbT6rxFEyGI/U7Uwdv46GaI/AAAAAAAAGFI/EBIOQP4i4yk/s500/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" id="blogsy-1404383707272.3865" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p> It is amazing how involved these little sewing caddies are. Quite a few pieces, 3 different interfacings and lots of components!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f3th0zJi_l4/U7UwysXwRkI/AAAAAAAAGFQ/ir0HHxOtWuY/s2048/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f3th0zJi_l4/U7UwysXwRkI/AAAAAAAAGFQ/ir0HHxOtWuY/s500/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" id="blogsy-1404383707310.1968" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>The way the lining for the tote goes together is really mind bending, 3d sewing really. It was quite a bit to get my head around to start with! It would have been really difficult to make this first tote without Lorena's guidance so I am really grateful and happy that I got the chance to go to the workshop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JhEhaSLF8rM/U7UxHdEr81I/AAAAAAAAGFY/j9gF6a943YY/s2048/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JhEhaSLF8rM/U7UxHdEr81I/AAAAAAAAGFY/j9gF6a943YY/s500/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" id="blogsy-1404383707276.3044" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>I had a great time from start to finish and really loved cutting into my Tula Pink stash! Although it was a bit scary fussy cutting the raccoons ;) my fav part is the pin cushion!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZpjYfaU6niA/U7UxfDjaJxI/AAAAAAAAGFg/Y77-xrTB8eI/s2048/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZpjYfaU6niA/U7UxfDjaJxI/AAAAAAAAGFg/Y77-xrTB8eI/s500/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" id="blogsy-1404383707290.7776" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p> I am really keen to make another one but need to source the interfacings first..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-X-OmtXOUJL0/U7Ux2N-uPHI/AAAAAAAAGFo/61Ux3NUEOgY/s2048/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-X-OmtXOUJL0/U7Ux2N-uPHI/AAAAAAAAGFo/61Ux3NUEOgY/s500/Photo%25252020140703202726.jpg" id="blogsy-1404383707341.1914" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="374" alt=""></a></div><p> Well, we are nearly half way through our winter school holidays here so my next post might be about what we have been getting up to :)</p><p>Bye for now, Jess</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-65628578307287198512014-06-21T15:52:00.001+10:002014-07-20T21:34:56.403+10:00Time flys!<p> Hi all,</p><p>Wow, where is the month going? Over halfway through June already, one more week of school and the. Holidays again...I can't believe it!</p><p>I have so much to share again. My Friday schedule has gone out the window, I need to get back on track with that because it was good the be a bit more regular.</p><p>I finished the quilt that my cousin and his wife commissioned for their little girl...it took 6 months. The quilting really stumped me, I mooned over so many awesome free motion quilting designs and ended up not knowing what to do so eventually I decided to quilt it in a stipple because it is for a little girl and will get lots of use and plenty of washes. I have found all over quilting to hold up really well on all my quilts that get lots of use.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-D9wDtatxx_A/U8ulYyDq3aI/AAAAAAAAGfg/-WrbR4aFDzA/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-D9wDtatxx_A/U8ulYyDq3aI/AAAAAAAAGfg/-WrbR4aFDzA/s500/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093877.6394" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="652"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>I used a Riley Blake wide width fabric for the backing. It is 60" x 90" in size and I quilted both of the quilts with Aurifil #2415. I kept the label fairly simple but included a card which had all the care details in it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Cdqv-VDe4nQ/U8ultqLK1VI/AAAAAAAAGgI/pQj-s9q7Nwg/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Cdqv-VDe4nQ/U8ultqLK1VI/AAAAAAAAGgI/pQj-s9q7Nwg/s500/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093861.5837" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>I also played with some left overs and made a matching mini. Which is soooo cute!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UGZjhb6D4nA/U8ul_bV0LkI/AAAAAAAAGgg/xIgOyF2zofg/s1901/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UGZjhb6D4nA/U8ul_bV0LkI/AAAAAAAAGgg/xIgOyF2zofg/s500/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093798.1267" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="539"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>And for the backing I used some left over 10" squares.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VAM5CRRVIVk/U8umSDoTS9I/AAAAAAAAGhA/VnHcr6Qjd9A/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VAM5CRRVIVk/U8umSDoTS9I/AAAAAAAAGhA/VnHcr6Qjd9A/s500/Photo%25252020140720211645.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093860.1675" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>While I had the quilting machine set up I thought I would finish a quilt from my UFO list...yay! Another top finally quilted!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5mwPJkDe3bs/U8unP0foJLI/AAAAAAAAGhk/CouWnxUFhGs/s1806/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5mwPJkDe3bs/U8unP0foJLI/AAAAAAAAGhk/CouWnxUFhGs/s500/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093888.766" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="529"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>I pieced this top 2 years ago on retreat and it has sat in my cupboard ever since. It is a great feeling to have it finished!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3wNhIFzoUkQ/U8un2S25wvI/AAAAAAAAGiY/n3_NJtVJNI0/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3wNhIFzoUkQ/U8un2S25wvI/AAAAAAAAGiY/n3_NJtVJNI0/s500/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093832.8894" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>I also tried out the Jaybird Quilts Hex n More ruler.....I love it! And I made up the pattern Candy Dishes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TuzgiEva0pY/U8uoH5LOVtI/AAAAAAAAGis/2N6Gyfy-b-4/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TuzgiEva0pY/U8uoH5LOVtI/AAAAAAAAGis/2N6Gyfy-b-4/s500/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093838.0513" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>I am getting the other rulers and some more patterns to try now as I loved it so much!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-al6sBb650lw/U8uoxcv-8iI/AAAAAAAAGi0/dN8BTkc2EGo/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-al6sBb650lw/U8uoxcv-8iI/AAAAAAAAGi0/dN8BTkc2EGo/s500/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093826.1716" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>I used part of a Noteworthy charm pack and Bella Grey for the front. On the back I used some Sunkissed fabric. Can you tell I love Sweetwater fabrics?! And these were pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2600. Actually the owl quilt above was quilted with Auriful too, another product I am really loving!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O5dVbjEnDmA/U8upWQOwiVI/AAAAAAAAGjA/m4dPkoo39K0/s2048/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O5dVbjEnDmA/U8upWQOwiVI/AAAAAAAAGjA/m4dPkoo39K0/s500/Photo%25252020140720211646.jpg" id="blogsy-1405856093806.521" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>Well I think that is enough for now!</p><p>Talk soon, Jess :)</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-31755249374618428032014-05-31T21:28:00.001+10:002014-08-10T20:58:45.219+10:00A few things!<p> Hi all,</p><p>I have a few things to share since I haven't blogged for a few weeks (not counting the Bloggers Quilt Festival posts).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--W4u4AihWf8/U-dPTCq029I/AAAAAAAAG4I/Bphs-GJAFO0/s1724/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--W4u4AihWf8/U-dPTCq029I/AAAAAAAAG4I/Bphs-GJAFO0/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325502.0183" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="561"></a></div><p>First up is my Embroidery Club project from my <a href="http://www.sewthisandthat.com.au" target="_blank" title="">local PWS</a>. Last month the project was a needle case. I used a font and simple design that was already in my machine for the front.</p><p>The inside has little pockets and patches of wadding for used needles to be stored so you can find them later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Fy9Cv3SgppA/U-dPeAl4bAI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/X6PgqOO1qiY/s1517/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Fy9Cv3SgppA/U-dPeAl4bAI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/X6PgqOO1qiY/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325467.778" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="443"></a></div><p>I am really enjoying these little projects that Cath comes up with every month!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r_Nx6_jWp_o/U-dPnTfojfI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/mEmtrp8eLrk/s1884/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r_Nx6_jWp_o/U-dPnTfojfI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/mEmtrp8eLrk/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325489.4922" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="630"></a></div><p>I am doing some procraftinating at the moment, I really should be working on sewing some clothes but I keep finding other things to do! I used some leftover triangles to make a little quilt....I am only giving sneak peeks because it is supposed to be a surprise.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vsdy2kBGh-E/U-dP4goQj_I/AAAAAAAAG4g/1HM0jststV8/s2048/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vsdy2kBGh-E/U-dP4goQj_I/AAAAAAAAG4g/1HM0jststV8/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325498.9788" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p>And a look at the quilting. I am hoping to quilt it's much bigger friend, my V is for Violet quilt, tomorrow on the quilting machine - unless my sore throat gets worse, but at the moment I feel better than I did last night.</p><p>I pulled out a handbag that has been a WIP for a long time and did some work on it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uyw0BK3EeLM/U-dQGQd19tI/AAAAAAAAG4o/S0-cWrzsZjU/s1550/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uyw0BK3EeLM/U-dQGQd19tI/AAAAAAAAG4o/S0-cWrzsZjU/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325530.902" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="508"></a></div><p>Still not finished as it is getting quite tricky now so I am just looking at it while I work on other things. Like putting together this little bundle for a block I drew up on EQ7 and am having a play with...do you think I need to add another colour? I have changed some of the low volumes so it is not so matchy matchy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iukEGDhQfKA/U-dQQXzvHjI/AAAAAAAAG4w/jn4sIexCHTw/s1558/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iukEGDhQfKA/U-dQQXzvHjI/AAAAAAAAG4w/jn4sIexCHTw/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325455.466" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="507"></a></div><p>Oh, and lastly I finished another block for the Afternoon Delight quilt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L1ZpQ7eXI70/U-dQX_3dW1I/AAAAAAAAG44/OZ_W83lDR3U/s1328/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L1ZpQ7eXI70/U-dQX_3dW1I/AAAAAAAAG44/OZ_W83lDR3U/s500/Photo%25252020140810205125.jpg" id="blogsy-1407668325458.6897" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="496" alt=""></a></div><p>Bye for now, </p><p>Jess :)</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-17711924497619153402014-05-17T21:54:00.001+10:002014-05-17T21:54:27.885+10:00Bloggers quilt festival entry no. 2<p> Hi all,</p><p>This is my second entry in the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2014/" target="_blank" title="">quilt festival</a>....if you missed my first quilt you can check it out <a href="http://scrappy-n-happy.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/bloggers-quilt-festival-entry-no-1.html" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.</p><p> Amy is hosting this awesome event again and the quilts are so inspiring I thought I would enter a couple as well! This one is going in the small quilts category as it is 38" square. And it is square with straight edges, the ground is just bumpy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z0i9yCV9ulI/U3dMNweO84I/AAAAAAAAGBY/AAuy9gNhX20/s2048/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z0i9yCV9ulI/U3dMNweO84I/AAAAAAAAGBY/AAuy9gNhX20/s500/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" id="blogsy-1400327661677.4075" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>This is my convergence quilt made from Ricky Tim's book called Convergence Quilts, surprise! Lol </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kaJBqfLG-wI/U3dMyN8y_uI/AAAAAAAAGBg/zt8zfdVxinE/s2048/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kaJBqfLG-wI/U3dMyN8y_uI/AAAAAAAAGBg/zt8zfdVxinE/s500/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" id="blogsy-1400327661625.4792" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I used a garden path panel for one corner and used coordinating fabrics for the other corners. This is another one of my quilts that has taken a long time from start to finish, a couple of years. I had trouble quilting it and ended up putting it away a for a while. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zTYNxi64PO0/U3dNWPDsCKI/AAAAAAAAGBo/imgtG5jSjPc/s2048/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zTYNxi64PO0/U3dNWPDsCKI/AAAAAAAAGBo/imgtG5jSjPc/s500/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" id="blogsy-1400327661639.4302" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p>I free motion quilted it and even did some feathers in the border, they are hard to see which might be good since they are the first feathers I have ever done! I fell in love with this quilt again when the quilting was finally done and I could stand back and admire it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y32JXlU1zVA/U3dN67n0vCI/AAAAAAAAGBw/Ixp6TLmarOw/s2048/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y32JXlU1zVA/U3dN67n0vCI/AAAAAAAAGBw/Ixp6TLmarOw/s500/Photo%25252020140517214507.jpg" id="blogsy-1400327661626.5566" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="472" alt=""></a></div><p>Thank you for visiting me!</p><p>Bye for now, Jess </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-24618195304864752002014-05-17T21:15:00.001+10:002014-05-17T21:15:20.506+10:00Bloggers quilt festival entry no. 1<p> Hi all,</p><p>I have been admiring all the quilts that are already participating in the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2014/" target="_blank" title="">bloggers quilt festival</a> and felt inspired to enter a couple of my latest finishes. If you are a follower of my blog you have probably already seen these quilts so I hope you don't mind seeing them again :-)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9tgQbRSf5os/U3dD0GoxCuI/AAAAAAAAGA8/zl7i9woZSUo/s2048/Photo%25252020140517211003.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9tgQbRSf5os/U3dD0GoxCuI/AAAAAAAAGA8/zl7i9woZSUo/s500/Photo%25252020140517211003.jpg" id="blogsy-1400325315241.0413" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="399"></a></div><p>I am entering my American Beauty in the large quilts category. She is a huge king size quilt and was quite hard to photograph. As you can see my clothes line would not go high enough!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cIbjCgaCB9Q/U3dEQoO-7ZI/AAAAAAAAGBE/zWPunEGDeao/s2048/Photo%25252020140517211003.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cIbjCgaCB9Q/U3dEQoO-7ZI/AAAAAAAAGBE/zWPunEGDeao/s500/Photo%25252020140517211003.jpg" id="blogsy-1400325315208.7449" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="415"></a></div><p> I made this as a Marti Michell block of the month in a monthly class at my local patchwork shop. It was a slow burn project for me, never rushed, not in a hurry to finish. I just enjoyed the ride that lasted about 2 years!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ui3NOzr4dkQ/U3dEwfCbowI/AAAAAAAAGBM/mipDKxu3GgM/s2048/Photo%25252020140517211003.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ui3NOzr4dkQ/U3dEwfCbowI/AAAAAAAAGBM/mipDKxu3GgM/s500/Photo%25252020140517211003.jpg" id="blogsy-1400325315250.6" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="399" alt=""></a></div><p>She now lives on my bed and hangs over the sides a lot which eliminates any quilt tug of wars during the night! ;-)</p><p>Thanks for visiting me!</p><p>Bye for now, Jess </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740822052786472282.post-11022085387560879362014-05-04T20:08:00.001+10:002014-05-04T20:08:33.967+10:00Lunch bags<p> Hi all,</p><p>I missed my Friday blog post day...I was actually going to try and wait until I knew the lunch bags had been recieved but I just can't help myself! I have to blog ;)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a7Gp24dpJXQ/U2YQ61mPG1I/AAAAAAAAGAU/v7El1J1fcjk/s2048/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a7Gp24dpJXQ/U2YQ61mPG1I/AAAAAAAAGAU/v7El1J1fcjk/s500/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" id="blogsy-1399198110669.053" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>I found out via Instagram that some close friends of ours had their anniversary a couple of weeks ago and I was disappointed that I didn't know. So I got stuck into making something that had been admired last time they visited us...<a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/tutorial-lunch-bag.html" target="_blank" title="">Ayumi's lunch bags</a>! My most fav lunch bag ever!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SM3uttNzbk0/U2YRJ7HiESI/AAAAAAAAGAc/rerRtEfRYP4/s2048/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SM3uttNzbk0/U2YRJ7HiESI/AAAAAAAAGAc/rerRtEfRYP4/s500/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" id="blogsy-1399198110617.428" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p> I used some of the enchino fabric that I won a while ago. It is so beautiful to sew with! Because I only have fat eighths I had to do different front and backs but I really love how they look. I used a layer of fusible pellon and insulbright. For the lining I used this food grade fabric called Procare that I got from the US.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E4bMcaCIatY/U2YRXHWm5mI/AAAAAAAAGAk/ZxNfezWzEJc/s2048/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E4bMcaCIatY/U2YRXHWm5mI/AAAAAAAAGAk/ZxNfezWzEJc/s500/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" id="blogsy-1399198110619.622" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>I really love the hexi print in this range! I really have a soft spot for hexies!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9gXKUuFNDfQ/U2YRm1KHX3I/AAAAAAAAGAs/j3o7buyuZf8/s2048/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9gXKUuFNDfQ/U2YRm1KHX3I/AAAAAAAAGAs/j3o7buyuZf8/s500/Photo%25252020140504200436.jpg" id="blogsy-1399198110605.1423" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="374" alt=""></a></div><p>Bye for now, Jess :)</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.com5