Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Slipcovers!
Sometimes it seems crazy, but I love to slipcover things. I have slipcovered my family room table because I thought it was ugly, I have slipcovered my couch twice, my bedroom headboard, and 3 chairs and some seats. My husband doesn't understand my obsession, but there is something wonderful in creating a new object and transforming it. My most recent slipcover is slipcover #2 on my bedroom couch. It was originally dark blue with cat scratchings from my mom and I have since slipcovered it twice. The first time was when I had a purple and tan bedroom and now it is red, harvest gold and olive green with lots of cream accents. My mother in law found a matlasse throw for $1 with some stains. I cut it up, added some fabric samples from the designer in my family plus remnants from JoAnn fabrics and voila! I recovered the throw pillow, too. I cut off a family heirloom pillow case that was ripped and made a topper for the pillow. Great reuse! H & I are still working on her Christmas quilt and my duvet, but I should finish the binding today before the end of the day. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving. My etsy shop has free shipping on any items thru December 1.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Amazing Color
I just finished this tote and love the colors! Anna Maria Horner has the best stuff. I love pulling colors out of her fabrics and combining. Holly & I are moving along with our quilts. You can see hers her with the photos. Christmas is so soon. I hope I will finish and same for her. I am doing a craft fair for the MOPS group at Calvary Church on Saturday. I am looking forward to seeing friends and hanging out. Lots to do to prepare for that, so that is all for now.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Welcome
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Welcome to my blog. Here is an update on my sewing projects. I am still hand quilting my duvet. I can't believe how much I am enjoying it! Holly is learning how to hand quilt in tandem with her Christmas quilt for her room. I will post photos of it. I am finishing up on projects for Christmas gifts- scarves, quilts, coasters, shirts. I am getting lots of sewing in despite my cold I am battling. http://sewfunbymonique.etsy.com/ is the link to my shop if you have any gifts you need to by, mention this blog and shipping is only one cent! Such a deal.