Very little sewing because...

Instead of sewing, this week has been filled with music.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday I was singing with the Memphis Symphony Chorus

in the Magic of Memphis concerts.

I'm on the second row, third from the right in black with a red scarf.

It was so much fun.

Friday morning Miss Ava performed in her class Christmas music program.

She played the bells. Very focused. She did a great job.

This was the final version of the jumper.

The white lace was the best look.

No buttons.

She wore the jumper with a white blouse when she came to hear the Magic of Memphis concert.

I could see my family up on the mezzanine from my place on stage.

Miss Ava's favorite part was the dancing Santas.

She bounced in her seat through the whole number.

Next week I should have some sewing to share.

Have a good week.

 

Some Christmas Finishes

Yes! The rag quilt is finally finished!

After washing and drying it is ready to be used.

The size is 48" X 48". The squares were cut 5" and sewn with a half inch seam.

There is no batting - just flannel on both sides.

Even using the spring assisted snips my hands tired after snipping a few rows.

The Super Heroes are finished, too.

I watched the how-to video several times and I'm pleased with the results.

The boy hero has blond hair like our grandson.

The girl has a ponytail like our granddaughter.

Here they are all dressed up with their Teddy Bears.

A quick sewing finish for Miss A.

I had this piece of green fabric with little red hearts.

Miss A requested a 'romper'. I think that is six year old for 'jumper'.

I used a favorite VFT's pattern but added 2.5" in length at the waist.

After making a muslin to check the size, I added another half inch on the side seams and back.

Miss A's concept drawing is below.

She wants buttons and a sash.

I suggested red ribbon but she wanted blue.

Photos of possibilities from my stash follow.

Side trip - after sewing the dress I noticed that my fingers were stained green.

I washed the dress with a color catcher and did not see any green on the color catcher.

So I'm hoping that the dress won't run on skin or other clothing.

I like the lace option below.

The only blue in my stash is this ribbon.

I think it makes a Nordic statement.

We will see which one Miss A chooses later today.

What are you sewing this week?

 

Thanksgiving Week Sewing

Small bits of sewing on Christmas gifts this week.

Superhero capes waiting for snaps.

Teddy bears waiting for stuffing.

Finished eye masks.

Super heroes waiting to be stitched.

I have left them for last because I don't want to mess them up.

Still to do - PJs and shields.

Then the dress up sets - capes, shields, arm bands, masks, and belts.

Still snipping on the rag quilt.

So much snipping to do!

If there is time I will make a jumper/dress with this green fabric.

I think there is enough for a sleeveless dress.

Ava could wear it with tights and a long sleeve blouse.

A little sewing tomorrow.

Making 12 dozen cookies for a Christmas cookie sale this next week.

Linking up with Wendy's Peacock Party.

Have a good week.

 

Rag Quilt in Progress

All the squares have been sewn.

144 double sided flannel squares.

The rag side below before snipping the seams.

The other side.

It is 48 inches square, very weighty and soft.

I have been snipping the seams but it is really hard on my hands, even with spring assisted snips.

I made 4 more sleep masks but didn't take photos.

Next up-

Christmas presents

I am making Superhero sets for Kenton and Ava.

I have the blond boy cut out and have watched the how-to videos.

The boy and his bear have capes. There are masks, shields, and PJs.

The girl needs to be cut out.

I will begin sewing this week.

After the dolls and clothes are finished I hope to have time to make the matching

dress up sets and a soft book with puppets.

When I watch TV I'm working on some hand stitching.

Possible Christmas ornaments.

Linking up with Wendy's Quilts and More.

Busy week ahead.

Have fun sewing.

 

Flannel Week

We have been watching The Great British Baking Show. 

Instead of Pastry Week maybe the sewing equivalent could be Flannel Week.

This week I sewed up some of my flannel scraps.

I needed a sleep mask and found a free pattern online.

The first one was so quick and easy to make and I have so many flannel scraps.

More masks!

Mini clips were handy when sewing the closing.

I used a little bit of fleece for some of the masks.

The online directions have a very helpful hint - stack the batting on the top when sewing the layers together.

I had lots of colors of elastic in my stash, batting scraps, and flannel scraps.

Lots of flannel.

Finished masks.

Little miss saw them and took one for herself.

She liked the one with fleece on one side.

Then I started cutting flannel for a rag quilt.

Thanks to Doreen I have some very colorful strips of flannel.

I went for 5 inch squares and cut enough for 72 two sided blocks.

My original idea was to make the quilt 8 squares by 9 squares.

After making a few strips I realized my quilt would be very small and I had LOTS of scraps.

Change of plan -

above is half of the rag side of the quilt.

12 squares by 12 will be about 48 inches square.

Below is the smooth side.

Seventy-two more two sided squares ready to be sewn together.

Mini clips help me keep pairs in order.

I like the random colors.

I bought some spring assisted snips for cutting the raw edges.

Can't wait to finish and make it raggy.

Hope I have time to join Wendy's linky party.

Have a good week!

 

New Month - Traveling Quilt Show & more

This weekend there was a traveling quilt show at Davies Manor.

Mini quilts 24 inches square. Flora and Fauna from around the world.

Quilters from Virginia created these mini quilts.

So cute!

Many different techniques.

I didn't get photos of all the quilts.

This one was my very favorite - pocket mouse bordered with blue jean pockets.

Next year's quilt show challenge.

I have an idea... not sharing yet.

I finished 6 placemats for Memphis Modern Quilt Guild.

I used some shared fabric with animals.

These will be donated to a senior center.

Someone will enjoy the animals.

I finished the block of the month for Uncommon Threads QG.

This month featured raw edge appliqué.

Next I want to bind My Small World so I can hand quilt it.

I know that is not the usual order of assembling a quilt but this will work for me.

The To-Do list is long.

Small bites to eat an elephant.

Have a good week.

Linking up with Wendy's Quilts & More.