Sunday, November 14, 2010

Saturday Sewing Report

So, I did manage a bit of sewing on Saturday.  I have a couple of finished items to show and then a couple of things that just need finishing.

First, I personalized and sewed a very cute snowman pillowcase for a friend of ours who has a December birthday.  Of course, I wasn't pleased with that puckering around the embroidery...any tips?  I had a tear away stabilizer on the backside.  This photo makes it look red, but it is a very cheery, bright pink.

Then, I finished the binding on this table runner.  I am quite pleased with this.

Sorry no pictures, but I did manage to get that scrappy border on that square table topper, quilted it, and sewed the binding on the top.  I hope to get the hand-work done this week to show you.  I was very pleased with it.  Also, I cute out the pieces for 2 coupon clutches that I want to make.  I hope to do a bit of sewing on those today perhaps.

Have I mentioned that I am done Christmas shopping?  Yessirree!
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11 comments:

  1. MichelleNovember 14, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Is that Glace? It's very pretty!

    DONE with Christmas shopping?!?!?! I love it! lol!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 14, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Your runner is so pretty!!!

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 14, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful table runner!
    Finished with your Christmas shopping! Good for you Kris!

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  4. AllieNovember 14, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Love the pillowcase, very cheery! Sometimes I use two pieces of tear-away, one going one way and the other piece going the other way. It seems to add a bit more stabilization. Do you do a baste around the design first? That can help too.

    Your tablerunner is GORGEOUS! Excellent job! And congrats on finishing your Christmas shopping, I've almost started, lol!

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  5. AngieNovember 14, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    I love the runner and the pillowcase! I should make my kiddos a pillowcase like that.

    Thank you for visiting my blog. :0) I love your pictures at the top of your blog.....nice work!

    Hugs,
    Angie

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  6. John'aLeeNovember 14, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Those are both sooo cute!

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  7. GinaNovember 15, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Great makes. Can't help you with the puckering issue I'm sorry

    Love and hugs Gina xxx

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  8. ThimbleannaNovember 15, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Holy Cow -- you're done??? I've barely started -- can I send you my list LOL? Great finishes!

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  9. PunkiePie (Jen)November 15, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Nice finishes! I have no advice on the puckering as I get puckers too. I have decided to embrace the puckers and use them as a design element. LOL!! I totally love the fabric you used in the pillowcase. That table runner... what pattern is it? It looks familiar and I'm sure it's in one of the books I have. We went out Saturday night and made a good dent in our Christmas shopping list. I even wrapped all of Amelia's gifts so far. I've NEVER been this organized with Christmas. EVER!

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  10. StrladyNovember 15, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    You are done Xmas shopping!! That's disgusting! LOL! I'm so darn jealous!! Sorry, no suggestions on the puckering butt high praise on the crafty weekend!

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  11. Sinta ReneeNovember 17, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    I love new pillow cases for winter! Your table runner is beautiful! But really, do you have to be so efficient? Christmas shopping done? Pleeeese! hehe

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