2025 Crafting thread...

[MaryFlora]

So beautiful! I love both the variety of stitching and the colors. Very delicate, definitely an heirloom piece!

 

[minihorse]

Thank you for your kind comments.

 

[chandab]

I have completed 3 projects this year; two were well started, almost done before the end of the year, so I just had to quilt those two and I do not have a picture of either of those, yet; the third, I started and finished yesterday and today on my new machine, I did take a pic. so, here's a pic of the table runner I just completed; it's a kit from Connecting Threads.

 

[minihorse]

That is a beautiful table runner. I love the blue. And I'm impressed that your corners match so well.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I have completed 3 projects this year; two were well started, almost done before the end of the year, so I just had to quilt those two and I do not have a picture of either of those, yet; the third, I started and finished yesterday and today on my new machine, I did take a pic. so, here's a pic of the table runner I just completed; it's a kit from Connecting Threads.

Very nice! Tell us about your new machine!

 

[chandab]

Very nice! Tell us about your new machine!

I upgraded my nearly 50 year old machine that my dad bought my mom in '75 or '76.
I got a Janome mechanical machine, as I'm in the sticks and repair shops are few and far between, I thought another mechanical would be my best option. While all I do is sew quilt tops on it, I still got a heavy duty machine, so if I ever do decide I might repair jeans or jackets, I should be able to.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I upgraded my nearly 50 year old machine that my dad bought my mom in '75 or '76.
I got a Janome mechanical machine, as I'm in the sticks and repair shops are few and far between, I thought another mechanical would be my best option. While all I do is sew quilt tops on it, I still got a heavy duty machine, so if I ever do decide I might repair jeans or jackets, I should be able to.

Janome is a great machine. I upgraded by Singer, given to me as a graduation present in 1971, a few years ago. It works fine, but the motor just wouldn't sew heavy fabrics any more. I got a Pfaff. It can do wizard stuff, but I just use it for regular sewing. The big plus with it is the wonderful button hole maker. I do like to add button holes to some of my crafts and it is fun to use. Kind of like the new phones--it can do a lot more stuff than I am interested in learning. But it sews through multiple layers of fabric easily. I hope I never need to service it as I am 3-4 hours away from a dealer.

 

[minihorse]

I have had Janomes for years and have given some as gifts to family members. This is excellent news about upgrading your old sewing machine.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Oh dear. More holey socks. I've ordered some tiny bells for the cats to wear.

 

[Standards Equine]

This year I'm all about hats! We're entering enough HDT and CDEs now that I don't want just a helmet when I'm on course. I went ahead and ordered 2 of those helmet hat brims for me and my daughter. At $80 CAD a pop, I didn't buy a third for my other driving animal and outfit!
So I'm currently in the process of making a third hat brim from a "derby hat" I ordered from ebay, and creating hat bands and hat pins. A girl's got to accessorize after all! I'm collecting feathers, ribbons, and other embellishments. If you have a favorite youtube video or channel that shows how to accomplish such things, would you kindly share it? I'd love to learn more!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

What a great hat project! What fun you will have embellishing. If you have thrift stores around you, check for flowers and ribbons. What about tulle netting?

 

[Standards Equine]

What a great hat project! What fun you will have embellishing. If you have thrift stores around you, check for flowers and ribbons. What about tulle netting?

Ooo I hadn't considered tulle netting! How pretty! Yes, thrift shops are a favorite and we often stop in when we're out and about. So many treasures to be found!

 

[HersheyMint]

What fun! I can't wait to see your creativity.

 

[chandab]

I saw a pic of a pattern for a sewing machine cover on a website, didn't buy the pattern, but wrote down the finished dimensions (which is evidently for a larger machine than mine), and winged it, and made this sewing machine cover.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I wonder why sewing machine makers don't offer patterns for their machines? Mine has to set out on the desk in my sewing/spare bedroom and it has a plain white plastic cover. So I also made a cover for mine, out of wool felt with fabric buttons. This one I use in the winter and I have a white one with pearl buttons for summer. It was difficult to figure out the pattern as the cover slants outward. I didn't get the bottom right on this one (my first). I like your quilted one! It shows off your skills. Is it reversible?

 

[HersheyMint]

I wonder why sewing machine makers don't offer patterns for their machines? Mine has to set out on the desk in my sewing/spare bedroom and it has a plain white plastic cover. So I also made a cover for mine, out of wool felt with fabric buttons. This one I use in the winter and I have a white one with pearl buttons for summer. It was difficult to figure out the pattern as the cover slants outward. I didn't get the bottom right on this one (my first). I like your quilted one! It shows off your skills. Is it reversible?

Very colorful. I love the colors.

 

[chandab]

I like your quilted one! It shows off your skills. Is it reversible?

Thank you. It could be; the back is iron print, so still sewing theme.

 

[candycar]

Two more for my "Calico Collage Critter Collection"

 

[candycar]

As long as we are showing off our sewing machine covers. Also my Ninja Foodie cover (it's kept in my sewing room).

 

[HersheyMint]

So colorful!