tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65551435652110600552024-03-13T19:28:48.128-07:00marie z johansenmy obsessions & diversions; usually of an artful nature
mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.comBlogger346125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-75414686183601355912023-12-11T17:10:00.000-08:002023-12-11T17:10:55.493-08:00Birds Are The Words<p style="text-align: center;">Birds seem to be a recurring theme in my interests…and their time has rolled around again.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It all began in the way back time machine when I delighted in making felted crows made with my own designs and methods </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGXKFIgaJDWXcd7nbqv9Wb_1Tzd546ERV8I_taK4L-A2GmTp-SRdbN_G60TzqzOcbjDxWLCmyRIXoLj21LTRGSgn9SdkRynrtHBhiGR5GLU5BfYh4Bv-2jVVmvx8aq9m0PdUhtJIV0jc6WVVKOU2xW2Fl8zTKWCU5P0Z27dtTq6R0u9Zae_FQuzNuSSI/s1600/IMG_0237.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="1600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGXKFIgaJDWXcd7nbqv9Wb_1Tzd546ERV8I_taK4L-A2GmTp-SRdbN_G60TzqzOcbjDxWLCmyRIXoLj21LTRGSgn9SdkRynrtHBhiGR5GLU5BfYh4Bv-2jVVmvx8aq9m0PdUhtJIV0jc6WVVKOU2xW2Fl8zTKWCU5P0Z27dtTq6R0u9Zae_FQuzNuSSI/s320/IMG_0237.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsAk905lvBb2olmdVhGdgAIi4T_PT3ppYdul_EY3jE0B6ZlDWoN61OwK5gTuDttJNfqVzr8ewqi86FIxLGNaVSO2vX0fIl2YwT-zFnpI-1mlMKH0_DMdRADXX274pBHR8EDfgZN08euPPDylAD8iGmjqG80ZWp3Ydz0863VTW-6GTuiE2NGBtpDdH4fA/w240-h320/IMG_0344.jpeg" width="240" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">And now we have a new flock that is beginning with my Northern FrankenFlicker . Thanks to the inimitable art mind of </span><a href="https://www.judycoatesperez.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Judy CoatesPerez </a><span style="text-align: justify;">who just released this delightful bird pattern. The Northern Flicker is one of my most favorite birds - they are at our suet feeders regularly - so, since Judy had one of these birds on her website I used her inspiration for painting my Northern FrankenFlicker.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvc4sp9a5ngi97N8Y5gNzoyj4H3PIEDdpAktyBYyATbP7-lsnbu80RvJW23jHptzIhKSmSDfKQhDPtcetTDTj1bSfco6JHjSmWfSrYsr34qCqNdlDm2VeQNhvK8fy6Us2j24XX382i-7EvhFnIZzWHYikjYbN1EGsmFSY3oHkylgx7JBhM0a2tI3bPdY0/s2902/IMG_0858.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2902" data-original-width="2877" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvc4sp9a5ngi97N8Y5gNzoyj4H3PIEDdpAktyBYyATbP7-lsnbu80RvJW23jHptzIhKSmSDfKQhDPtcetTDTj1bSfco6JHjSmWfSrYsr34qCqNdlDm2VeQNhvK8fy6Us2j24XX382i-7EvhFnIZzWHYikjYbN1EGsmFSY3oHkylgx7JBhM0a2tI3bPdY0/s320/IMG_0858.jpeg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLNRkk9j_QoYU-ALJwJ-gsu-_fG3rG9axfVLDgoTmCmT34MiSGxYuu-OpzFTN5uxfTMGWE8PZC96nfiuX17AiMwueETZSil5oHbhNPmcGKUhyaYF6pnOwFEbMYHMR-luMZYxIKLfgCK2xhPVmsdAD83RBAhHm-KJ3wj19MtMWpza8OFk4mQQbgfB8tkg/s3063/IMG_0859.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3063" data-original-width="3019" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLNRkk9j_QoYU-ALJwJ-gsu-_fG3rG9axfVLDgoTmCmT34MiSGxYuu-OpzFTN5uxfTMGWE8PZC96nfiuX17AiMwueETZSil5oHbhNPmcGKUhyaYF6pnOwFEbMYHMR-luMZYxIKLfgCK2xhPVmsdAD83RBAhHm-KJ3wj19MtMWpza8OFk4mQQbgfB8tkg/s320/IMG_0859.jpeg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwo4J9B4Tc5qf_lx5oid4fyFj5KNlQvTKllI6_UDbb8hrYQKByI8FLLAmprqLeigA5wtX7pH206rX48ljaIIScUmlLD8tmilfw0EoFE2SVA_8CQZ1RQ358nps9bwhyphenhyphenHGGm8yWSEDlghl6WErd3QLIHDkQNzqZn8fSx9Us7Cj-LeXfSXQ6-0eiPJ7a-9Q/s4032/IMG_0861.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwo4J9B4Tc5qf_lx5oid4fyFj5KNlQvTKllI6_UDbb8hrYQKByI8FLLAmprqLeigA5wtX7pH206rX48ljaIIScUmlLD8tmilfw0EoFE2SVA_8CQZ1RQ358nps9bwhyphenhyphenHGGm8yWSEDlghl6WErd3QLIHDkQNzqZn8fSx9Us7Cj-LeXfSXQ6-0eiPJ7a-9Q/s320/IMG_0861.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-421108248712670082023-11-19T18:45:00.000-08:002023-11-19T18:45:15.936-08:00Anybody Still There?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1834" data-original-width="2644" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZF3EeHiMLH6O0hnfqqqSmfugVZAq9fMD4tlZBGq934OQ8c-nyKc8iC1Ahj5KBCN5ZLe_MBDsA59zjfL-_cHzWYdc5g6ksIALRwkDnhaEN1ZOrbRDxhM_5Dnky6UtiJxH7WChH4hjBlltdIgrXevk1Uw1dluilKuoWHfPYy0ziG0xBTTP6G7ZWmMASkM/w418-h290/IMG_0810.jpeg" width="418" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Reviving the blog has crossed my mind now and then, but each time it has I seem to let the thought pass. For one thing I just don’t have the “go juice” that I used to have and </span><span style="text-align: justify;">I also question whether most people are still interested in reading blogs anymore in this time of instant blurbs and the Tik-Tok generation. Videos are just not something that I do very often. That being said what I do miss about writing a blog is it’s place as a vehicle for reminding me about things I do and when I do/make them. With that thought in mind I am considering reviving my blog more regularly as of January 2024.</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>In the time I have been away Google has made Blogger a bit more restrictive as a blogging platform with fewer available options. Also, in the interim, I have tried using a variety of other blog platforms with varying results on all. I have not found that any of them is as user friendly as Blogger, but perhaps it is just a matter of my being more comfortable using the platform that I am more familiar with. I tried using WordPress and, in fact, I did use it for a blog that I created for an organization - yet I don’t feel that it was ever an easy platform for me. SO - I will remain here with blogger and work with their limitations as best as possible.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The photo above is a current project called “Accordian” by </span><a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/" style="text-align: left;">The Modern Quilt Studio</a><span style="text-align: left;"> of Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. Their column in Quilters Newsletter was always a favorite part of that excellent magazine ! It is one of several quilt related magazine that I miss. For me making these sections is just a bit of joyful time spent enjoying seeing how colors play against each other. It’s small quilt that I am making because of my need for a small quilt rather than my usual large, full sized, quilts.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The past several years have seen a b i g bump in my skillset as a quilter thanks to the amazing <a href="https://www.lopezislandquiltersstudio.com/shop/The-1876-Centennial-Quilt-Project.htm" target="_blank">1876 Centennial Quilt Project </a>from Anne Dawson and her Lopez Island Quilters Studio. It was truly a master piecing class and I came away from the project as much more confident and comfortable quilter. You can make your own version of this remarkable quilt with Anne’s guidance.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hopefully I will be back more regularly if only as a way to remind myself of where my time goes!</span></p><p></p>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-24426224338643304582021-01-22T17:42:00.015-08:002021-01-23T16:05:24.973-08:00KOGIN SASHIKO<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HXC2FTyRvGzYZeOSkLYx3WtBbUjDnFFtBle3YYLXlFTn8CvqbVOyY84CjPCP0Yodv9z4FMBOXNZR1MR0ogUDY8xQwFyiSzM4hBJRckmE2MJufTMT-bHPtw4ahk6omqBaDmibrCPJcWw/s2048/CE959565-AD22-4AA0-84FC-88329FB13485.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HXC2FTyRvGzYZeOSkLYx3WtBbUjDnFFtBle3YYLXlFTn8CvqbVOyY84CjPCP0Yodv9z4FMBOXNZR1MR0ogUDY8xQwFyiSzM4hBJRckmE2MJufTMT-bHPtw4ahk6omqBaDmibrCPJcWw/w640-h480/CE959565-AD22-4AA0-84FC-88329FB13485.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><b><i><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-style: normal; text-align: left;"><i><b style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;"><i><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Above: One of my first attempts used as a birthday card for a friend made using 16 count Aida</i></b></i></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><b><i><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">In August, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Kogin-Collection-Projects-Embroidery/dp/1446307328" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Susan Briscoe</a><span style="text-align: left;">, published her book “</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Kogin-Collection-Projects-Embroidery/dp/1446307328" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Ultimate Kogin Collection”</a><span style="text-align: left;"> and then, in November her “</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Boro-Techniques-patterns-traditional/dp/1446308324" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Book of Boro</a><span style="text-align: left;">” was published. This is the same talented woman who gave me a perfect introduction to Sashiko when her book “</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Sashiko-Sourcebook-Susan-Briscoe/dp/0715318470" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook</a><span style="text-align: left;">” was published in May 2005.</span></span></div><p style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I first began seeing examples of Kogin Sashiko (pronounced, I believe, as ‘Co-geen’. Please let me know if I am incorrect) on social media I admit that I was not terribly interested. I wasn’t looking for another needlework obsession and I did not find the effect all that interesting. When ‘The Ultimate Kogin Collection’ arrived in my mailbox I began to “feel” the possibilities, and in short order, I had decided to give it a try. I had some Aida cloth on hand and both sashiko thread as well as a lot of DMC 6-stranded embroidery thread. My early attempts were made with what I had. </span></p></div>More of my first attempts stitched on Aida cloth. The fun was just playing with color and learning stitches. I had no plans for these practice pieces although the pin cushion came out well.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></i></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLfIXwC4UiwCyXjK_pa61vvbvwJqUovdsElrKvSB0K6-her30Q-ZQ9wsWPC9C0r6pt9l51FIdL0pmeRYDpeSSXDiR2BYDsUuTlOtF48MhNbuL77tTMX1dr8b866r8258QCs1QU6DFt_I/s2048/6ED9C7D7-3B63-488F-9A31-D9A7BA4BC276.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLfIXwC4UiwCyXjK_pa61vvbvwJqUovdsElrKvSB0K6-her30Q-ZQ9wsWPC9C0r6pt9l51FIdL0pmeRYDpeSSXDiR2BYDsUuTlOtF48MhNbuL77tTMX1dr8b866r8258QCs1QU6DFt_I/w640-h640/6ED9C7D7-3B63-488F-9A31-D9A7BA4BC276.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvtDah016vp0IN0JsSTsE03OH5SDYjNBDEyG7F-cGodnhLG0JEa9RwDsXmi9nZK-N6k9QUgoULN_nuRDD-VgxET1bmd8Jpwa5hkAA7z4XvQh8LVZxGF_oZPhgDnIjwcTPePxFCJUGDHA/s2048/81F33B7E-AE44-4E9D-9764-163EC6B84F7D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="2048" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvtDah016vp0IN0JsSTsE03OH5SDYjNBDEyG7F-cGodnhLG0JEa9RwDsXmi9nZK-N6k9QUgoULN_nuRDD-VgxET1bmd8Jpwa5hkAA7z4XvQh8LVZxGF_oZPhgDnIjwcTPePxFCJUGDHA/w640-h524/81F33B7E-AE44-4E9D-9764-163EC6B84F7D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Eventually, I decided that I enjoyed Kogin enough to invest in true “Kogin Cloth”. Imported from Japan, Kogin cloth, is an 18 count 100% cotton. It has a richer, beefier, feel than Aida (which is also usually cotton). Additionally, I bought some smaller samples of linen even weave 18 count which I do like as well, but finding it in 18 count is a bit of a challenge. I have a lovely piece of 28 count aqua linen that I want to experiment with soon. Thus far, my preference is Kogin Cloth, which has also been occasionally hard to find in colors. In the USA I shop at <a href="https://www.quiltingfoxes.com/module/search_content.htm" target="_blank">Quilting Foxes</a>, <a href="https://shiboridragon.com/search?q=kogin" target="_blank">Shibori Dragon</a>, and <a href="https://stitchedmodern.com/collections/linen" target="_blank">Stitched Modern</a>. Stitched Modern is a needlework store, but they have has a nice selection of even weave linens worth trying. There are m a n y wonderful resources in Japan which you can easily find on ETSY. Canadians have an amazing resource in <a href="https://www.athreadedneedle.com/search?q=kogin*&type=product" target="_blank">A Threaded Needle</a>! This may be the place I order from when I have a larger order and can afford the shipping, because her selection is spectacular...for all things Kogin, Sashiko, Japanese and needlework related goods. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kogin thread is a bit thicker than Sashiko thread and is available at all of the shops I noted above. I have to admit that I have not invested heavily in this sort of thread yet. Partially because of cost, partially because of scarce availability and a less than optimal color range. For monochromatic work though it cannot be beat for great coverage! I find embroidery threads work well if handled properly and I happen to have a lot of it on hand. Also, embroidery threads are so much easier to find, are less expensive and available in soooo many colors. I do find that a laying tool helps a lot in maximizing the coverage of embroidery 6-stranded floss. A laying tool can be as simple as using your Kogin needle or buying a traditional, inexpensive, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/555890074/takaburi-style-laying-tool" target="_blank">takaburi</a>. Using this simple tool to keep your thread smooth is very helpful.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The book, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Kogin-Sashiko-Embroidery-Projects/dp/1940552451" target="_blank">Modern Kogin”</a> is another library addition that I like. The two books I have have provided me with a lot of options for stitching, but I know that an order of Japanese Kogin books will be in my future at some point...unless some enterprising company in the USA begins to import and market the books here. The language difference would be a minimal issue since reading the patterns does not require Japanese language skills...although how great a translation would be!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhYkNaKbK6gG2-BcxbxOLU4We92Hu10SYnazbu3Q5EFH6S7c8-qBcB0jcYqrACYxE1lDVV9OAbUDAwerFL2KIJW9Yy4lKfnYvXHtXaX_lvd1rgsPojMwnE9l2PlVuVZy3VdTNWAsuxWg/s2048/D1E1FA9A-DE03-4645-B1AC-559A5C2BB843.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2018" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhYkNaKbK6gG2-BcxbxOLU4We92Hu10SYnazbu3Q5EFH6S7c8-qBcB0jcYqrACYxE1lDVV9OAbUDAwerFL2KIJW9Yy4lKfnYvXHtXaX_lvd1rgsPojMwnE9l2PlVuVZy3VdTNWAsuxWg/w640-h630/D1E1FA9A-DE03-4645-B1AC-559A5C2BB843.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Above and Below: A selection of coasters that I made for another friend. Simple but effective.</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16x0BlkP08uUpBBZ3NgDtBWQ_Bj-gBfm7ktXGip2j8fazz2ZugDkVqTEL5RP7fQSofBaSDILqUO1ykaButAafjdp5BWAXiY4PhkJ2wJKlq1U0sP_jlgjK4Bye1chEnEuFaxbZvo_aQsc/s2048/20DBCCAA-80DE-45DE-AE86-1B275D031B49.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2048" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16x0BlkP08uUpBBZ3NgDtBWQ_Bj-gBfm7ktXGip2j8fazz2ZugDkVqTEL5RP7fQSofBaSDILqUO1ykaButAafjdp5BWAXiY4PhkJ2wJKlq1U0sP_jlgjK4Bye1chEnEuFaxbZvo_aQsc/w640-h624/20DBCCAA-80DE-45DE-AE86-1B275D031B49.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0O6NHGW_aTU6M_tqFK3W1McmQgh7v5fXMj8ZHb8beEnaw7myXmjmHjy78TMzuM5hMBv_X6fFPg3GreUDnWVOV3IPZUDZNUFo7yifD7sQGmWkQ5Q0uwhW8QYaqkh6XuT4bYWWjtX0rvs/s2048/9F5084DA-685A-49FE-98E1-30D4FC94CC4E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1731" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0O6NHGW_aTU6M_tqFK3W1McmQgh7v5fXMj8ZHb8beEnaw7myXmjmHjy78TMzuM5hMBv_X6fFPg3GreUDnWVOV3IPZUDZNUFo7yifD7sQGmWkQ5Q0uwhW8QYaqkh6XuT4bYWWjtX0rvs/w540-h640/9F5084DA-685A-49FE-98E1-30D4FC94CC4E.jpeg" width="540" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IW5IaGU9q37OfwK9mAsBQbzjCKeZ_obTmnsMONp-lHAP84MZXOIpeniqDPAG6EdL4r6w8DaZtT6FeMD09C_YVMgGTjU5WO6v7Z26Gym_LNOJIay71UeXwpZL1cURb_OO4Na2uznXb9k/s2048/85DB1E73-BA57-456D-9453-02B67BB833AB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1594" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IW5IaGU9q37OfwK9mAsBQbzjCKeZ_obTmnsMONp-lHAP84MZXOIpeniqDPAG6EdL4r6w8DaZtT6FeMD09C_YVMgGTjU5WO6v7Z26Gym_LNOJIay71UeXwpZL1cURb_OO4Na2uznXb9k/w498-h640/85DB1E73-BA57-456D-9453-02B67BB833AB.jpeg" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismtDlu5IBrC3KY2J79nuZLaVZHyhdt5QlpVyEgEpJ7N8Ql-8r6RYXNSLGMpy2Rqd-I8witBah455KM3yhsXKJo3XEJQDIZeJ_2CH0gtdKxCvu-wt_EbIvyE6mpC-Ltxaoyzw6o__mFVE/s1815/2E6AD60E-6DF8-4E94-B625-C07DA62B35C3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1815" data-original-width="1387" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismtDlu5IBrC3KY2J79nuZLaVZHyhdt5QlpVyEgEpJ7N8Ql-8r6RYXNSLGMpy2Rqd-I8witBah455KM3yhsXKJo3XEJQDIZeJ_2CH0gtdKxCvu-wt_EbIvyE6mpC-Ltxaoyzw6o__mFVE/w490-h640/2E6AD60E-6DF8-4E94-B625-C07DA62B35C3.jpeg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Most recently I wanted to just experiment. I have a lot still to learn and will never be an expert, but I do find experimenting to be extremely useful. I had a scrap of this mustard Kogin cloth left and many orphan threads. My aim was to simply start stitching intuitively with no pattern used, no plan or eventual use in mind. One stitch to follow the next. Just a blank scrap of cloth and some otherwise possibly never used threads. One of things that I like about both Sashiko and Kogin in the symmetry. I find both to be very relaxing and grounding, but I also appreciate a bit of dis-symmetry, something that is, truly, wani-sabi.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is what my rambling needle turned out. Thoroughly playful and, I thought, without a purpose. Now that it “has become” though I can and do envision it as a part of a shirt or jacket.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT40cSAEit0Gm1FZPi5oqhlcAEHj_ps_11Ks5gmRtJId708xwv5BtQmbNfRzEqj-mxAu3X6eTK90BjkAmTBjGk3m7hhGR-88gDW0MWacFBoNg7F5FBesFvF9UggJeiim6wWp9zcan43Bw/s2048/6E9966B2-97B5-49D1-AD9C-A5B9C4A1D50C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1157" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT40cSAEit0Gm1FZPi5oqhlcAEHj_ps_11Ks5gmRtJId708xwv5BtQmbNfRzEqj-mxAu3X6eTK90BjkAmTBjGk3m7hhGR-88gDW0MWacFBoNg7F5FBesFvF9UggJeiim6wWp9zcan43Bw/w362-h640/6E9966B2-97B5-49D1-AD9C-A5B9C4A1D50C.jpeg" width="362" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><gdiv id="ginger-floatingG-container" style="left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG ginger-floatingG-closed" style="display: none;"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-disabled-main"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Enable Ginger</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-offline-main"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip"><em>Cannot connect to Ginger</em> Check your internet connection<br /> or reload the browser</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-enabled-main"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-disable"><ga></ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Disable in this text field</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool"><ga class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-edit">Edit</ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Edit in Ginger</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-mistakes"><ga><span class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-mistakes-count"></span></ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Edit in Ginger</gdiv></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup-wrap"><ga class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup-close">×</ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup-frame"><iframe scrolling="no"></iframe></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv><gdiv id="ginger-floatingG-container" style="left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG ginger-floatingG-closed" style="display: none;"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-disabled-main"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Enable Ginger</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-offline-main"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip"><em>Cannot connect to Ginger</em> Check your internet connection<br /> or reload the browser</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-enabled-main"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-disable"><ga></ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Disable in this text field</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool"><ga class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-edit">Edit</ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Edit in Ginger</gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-mistakes"><ga><span class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-mistakes-count"></span></ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-bar-tool-tooltip">Edit in Ginger</gdiv></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup"><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup-wrap"><ga class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup-close">×</ga><gdiv class="ginger-floatingG-contentPopup-frame"><iframe scrolling="no"></iframe></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv></gdiv>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-90529172158846776252021-01-18T19:04:00.002-08:002021-01-18T19:04:42.157-08:00Scrundle What?!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1bkW_0nyMn5I4HescXbhWggmNV7zvIFqH_wOImUbjGntplm9YsoNjhJF9kZSaVv4_yMtc5V1E1fw3EZcGUT1ObGi0YjVDN-ZGzsg9iP9lUep6hB9pu6e6oY-OycTV_Vrj5ikP_7gzIQ/s2048/0906B7D6-2F2F-4F9B-8BC7-C7BA6778A344.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1bkW_0nyMn5I4HescXbhWggmNV7zvIFqH_wOImUbjGntplm9YsoNjhJF9kZSaVv4_yMtc5V1E1fw3EZcGUT1ObGi0YjVDN-ZGzsg9iP9lUep6hB9pu6e6oY-OycTV_Vrj5ikP_7gzIQ/s320/0906B7D6-2F2F-4F9B-8BC7-C7BA6778A344.jpeg" /></a></div>Some years ago I began to make my own garments after a very long hiatus (rather than just making quilts). If, at that time, someone had suggested that I make my own ‘unders’ I would have replied something along the lines ..”oh! heck no I won’t !”. If life has taught me any lessons, one of them has been to “never say never”.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltGFauzxb8tbLRwHDDZ1vS7b6alhh-4GLvST73jZgqhOcpl_mwqroombPrI_LC0PmfK6XwfobinfGcuimdx3q0zwykYWIJoeDUOlo-k2_HJmG7tFytIUZOCy6CUGqXF_1PwLcrpr0Hpo/s2048/A7CDB026-ABFB-434E-BB91-9CB02B938262.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltGFauzxb8tbLRwHDDZ1vS7b6alhh-4GLvST73jZgqhOcpl_mwqroombPrI_LC0PmfK6XwfobinfGcuimdx3q0zwykYWIJoeDUOlo-k2_HJmG7tFytIUZOCy6CUGqXF_1PwLcrpr0Hpo/s320/A7CDB026-ABFB-434E-BB91-9CB02B938262.jpeg" /></a></div><p>During a Zoom meeting a friend, Nancy, reported that had been making underwear. I was skeptical about the whole idea, but decided to have a look at the pattern she used. After buying the pattern (because why not?!) I was quite decided that it was very unlikely that I would like the design on myself since any sort of “boy short” had always been a very unflattering look. I have been buying the same design from a popular company for 30 years or more, and was quite convinced that no other design would be as comfortable. Anyway, why spend time buying knit fabrics and making your own underwear for heaven’s sake ?!</p><p>The pattern is called <a href="https://stitchuponatime.com/product/scrundlewear-2-0-womens-underwear/" target="_blank">Scrundlewear 2.0</a> and it comes from Stitch Upon A Time. Once again, I proved myself wrong because, very surprisingly, they turned out to be the most comfortable “unders” that I have ever worn! What a revelation! Yes, I have made more and it is a kick to use fabrics that I love! This fabric is from Mimi G and is from her new line from “<a href="https://www.melanatedfabrics.com/products/mimi-g-knit-animal-grey" target="_blank">Melanated Fabrics</a>”.</p><p>You do not need to use a serger to make these. Our sewing machines these days have several stitch choices that can be used successfully. I do have a Babylock Imagine serger though and that is what I use to make mine. The added bonus for me was that I had not used my serger much at all (just because of ignorance) and I had somehow convinced myself sewing knits was difficult. Eureka! Knits <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">are not </u>difficult to sew at all! So beyond finding the most comfy ‘unders’ of my life I have also overcome any lingering discomforts about using and loving both knit fabrics and my serger! </p><p>If Nancy had not started my on this sewing roll I doubt that I would ever have discovered this pattern and it would have taken my much longer to become fast friends with the sewing and knit fabrics! It was fortunate thing that I decided to give it a go on whim. New sewing adventures, even small ones like these, are so liberating and fun!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-21943367633536122572020-11-15T13:29:00.001-08:002020-11-15T13:29:16.977-08:00Winter Trees Watercolor Card<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkHlzLxlIEATypibsOGYvoFU_PjguCsjgMGNnZq5oqPWJI-rG82tbEtoDE86sQg7tVlP6fcM4Oc3NrjqZtROgicaONuPXN_OpCiszem4Pd0HV6LPSSHNFCfzxuoH5mN4ldRx5ODHcr40/s2048/490700C1-1DA4-4E18-ADD3-D6B76C214CD6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1775" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkHlzLxlIEATypibsOGYvoFU_PjguCsjgMGNnZq5oqPWJI-rG82tbEtoDE86sQg7tVlP6fcM4Oc3NrjqZtROgicaONuPXN_OpCiszem4Pd0HV6LPSSHNFCfzxuoH5mN4ldRx5ODHcr40/s320/490700C1-1DA4-4E18-ADD3-D6B76C214CD6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-86645621002036052852020-03-24T14:21:00.004-07:002020-03-24T14:21:47.679-07:00Mask Making Information Sheet<attachment src="cid:201970AD-3726-4452-9632-1A092ED13C13" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 17px;" subtitle="264 KB" title="Face Masks copy.pdf" type="com.adobe.pdf" webkitattachmentid="5a64d476-c6fe-4cc1-9fff-2ab94e0ab521"></attachment><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">Our local hospital asked us to make masks for them. They supplied this autoclave wrap material for us to use. Mask making seems to be the fashion thing right now but there are so many variant designs, purposes, fabric facts and fallacies etc that is hard to know what is right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">The masks we are making here are designed to be worn OVER their N95 masks. We are using the basic pattern offered by Providence St.Joseph Medical Center....the link is attached below. Your dimensions, design etc, may vary in many ways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">I wrote this “information sheet” because so many people in our group had questions. I tried to write a pattern, but the wordy directions made a very simple pattern seem very complicated. The video really IS THE BEST way to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">Links that I personally found to be helpful are listed at the end. I could have added more...more sometimes the KISS principal really works better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">Please note the one of the links is for a pattern for a <b><u style="font-style: italic; text-decoration: none;">personal </u>use</b> mask that includes an extra “filter” layer. Designed by a Taiwanese physician.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">Also, the last link is an interesting read about what fabrics do or don’t and can and cannot offer protection. Bottom line is that plain cotton fabric, especially single layer cotton fabric, does basically nothing..and I have read elsewhere that can allow 97% of virus’ through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">This information may help...or may not...I find it hard to find 100% reliable answers. I hope in small way this can help make things a tiny bit easier if you are ready to start a mask making adventure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.66666603088379px; text-align: left;">Our medical professionals, our friends and families will appreciate our help nd our commitment to staying home, staying well and keeping the sunny side ip during these very surreal times.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">FACE MASK INFORMATION SHEET <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">These video directions are provided by Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. It is the best instruction that I have found. The video directions are easy to follow here:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Note</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: there really is no “pattern”. It is just a rectangle of fabric. The fabric that the hospital is providing will be precut and ready to sew! When you sew, please remember to <b><i>use your lock stitch or reverse sew</i></b> at the beginning and end of each seam!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The image below is from Dave and Shauna Rand of The Sign Company.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The same great people who brought you pre-cut patterns!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Your precut fabric is already notched for you…no need to read further!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you are cutting the fabric yourself, mark and number them as in the picture, then go for it!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A instructive post with photographs for making a personal, more decorative, face mask<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s4"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Designed by a Taiwanese physician…instructions for making a personal face mask that adds an extra “filter layer”. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://mustsharenews.com/cloth-face-mask/"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://mustsharenews.com/cloth-face-mask/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is an interesting article about what materials to use for making your own, personal, face masks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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So it was an easy decision to use my all time favorite tunic pattern - 100 Acts of Sewing Dress No.2. It’s been one of two patterns that I constantly turn to...the other being Grainline Studios Farrow Dress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This fabric is the kind that is soft to begin with; a lightweight all-cotton canvas that is not stiff and will, I think, soften luxuriously with time and washing...albeit with some fading in the future I imagine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_e29b_194a_a690_4826" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RURO_aBJgcuA_civArcdSZgLkU2vl_l7pURdqIafRhont6wVrFsSSlgtkr0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>I am quite pleased with my new dress! Thanks to Anne Dawson for having this in her shop, The Quilters Studio on Lopez Island. I just could not resist! Now I have some leftover for other projects too! Maybe a new bag?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_b6b9_3de0_c2cc_be0f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/jwTGj3Pn4nRS_3AfDHNfs8e9YgWFO8jZoh3XcjSdHucPigL5LS8dIcE5tKw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br><br></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-55439848756211972322019-08-07T18:16:00.001-07:002019-08-07T18:16:43.027-07:00Happy Box<img id="id_20c1_d743_b545_14f4" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/N-khmBvDvgQGhXn9aySWHb09h5iS6RMeJ0fW81YMkoa2vg8oLeN-jubqW80" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br> <div style="text-align: center;">Short ‘n’ sweet today. It is too hot and I am too tired to write much, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but I did want to share some colorful news!</div><div><br></div><div>Yesterday I received a “happy box” from Marcia Derse. She’s one of my favorite fabric designers and I have been subscribed to her palette club. Her near solids are the stuff of my dream colors. Saturated and beautiful on a soft cotton substrate that is suitable for clothes, quilts, bags etc. This shipment consisted of the luscious colors in the photo above.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_dde9_6d1e_72a1_f3d8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ik2TmJhMlYO5Xrggsi-HA70jcwWGQ59YmNBSaLP98FlPwCKRBHSXvOOdxsg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>Above, a piece of her “palette stacks” fabric that was also included in my happy box. When I look at it I see a new a dress offset with solid colors sleeves, or a happy quilt, or perhaps a happy bag. I need more of this one!</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Marcias sister is a mixed media artist fro Phoenix, Arizona who also happens to hand dye the most wonderful thread! Her advice is that they work best used in things that won’t require a lot of washing. Hand dyed Peele cotton threads always seem to bleed...more or less.... so I had anticipated this advice. She sells these gems on her website <a href="https://www.threadsee.com/" id="id_8677_a3f6_553e_5b" target="_blank">Threadsee</a>.com where she offers them in five yard hanks (as in the photos below) as well as in full balls. They coordinate with Marcia’s fabric perfectly! I just happen to have started a small embroidery !</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_72ce_2b58_2f58_3da7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0YRproTiyK0A04VgIhhEO0fuvawprMZ7h3zxZ6EvY5fiZ8li3BgFaaF8ld0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_285c_7f2c_814f_b98a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2nNNMOxk80iEiKwvlUoYcVOKlcBcGtp1Kk-1h95vmomWbqFa7XUEX3rCATQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_5ba1_45a0_ed95_d60c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/kmEQ5_ZbJX6iD8NgwImXIgSCsZ5pO5dK9VqaNuhz-kHhaUA-UXdn5Gc3xeQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>Enjoy the colors! I will be back soon with more projects!</div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-60441524516978699892019-07-21T17:18:00.001-07:002019-07-21T17:18:50.622-07:00Wiksten Shift Dress and Top<img id="id_7eee_8075_f851_543d" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/W39pn6IENVPpc3GYKvZJJp13u7s-EfuQ-cbg3SCUyNgwZZjrzQj3hYJPUKY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: justify;">I finally finished my <a href="https://shopwiksten.com/blogs/news/shift-dress-top-sewing-pattern-choosing-your-size" id="id_6777_235e_f572_643f">Wiksten Shift Dress and Top</a>. It is a simple, well-designed pattern that is beautifully presented and very well designed. It looks <i style="font-weight: bold;">much </i>better on the body than it does off....so keep that in mind when you look at the photos. I did not have anyone to take images of the dress on me, but had hoped the dress form would show it to advantage...but it didn’t really accomplish that! I used a lovely, lightweight, cotton ikat fabric that I bought from my favorite place for clothing fabrics....<a href="https://www.stonemountainfabric.com" id="id_efbe_1427_8779_4067" target="_blank">Stonemountain</a> from Berkeley, California. They always seem to offer beautiful, unique fabrics that make me want to sew. The colors of the fabric are an unusual choice for me. While natural and brown colors tend to look just fine on me I seldom seem to buy or wear them. For some reason this design struck and chord and I just had to have some of it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Wiksten Shift Dress and Top pattern features simple lines, patch pockets, a very nice, slightly gathered back yoke, neckline facings and cut-on sleeves. Cut-on sleeves are not generally a style that I like and with my, ahem, mature figure, they seldom do me favors. That being said, the design of these sleeves is actually quite nice and both versions of the sleeves, short and 3/4 length look quite good. I chose to make the 3/4 length. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_967_82f1_7b84_c7b9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/a190YQz3ear479i66MIFITW051GF2iFt0Kxy6SGCaXEZ_RiYjp-c6lNoWIY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>One of the things that I think is important with Wiksten patterns is to look closely at the finished size chart. It provides invaluable information and I wish that all pattern companies included it with their patterns. Wiksten also states that their sizing is generous because they like clothes to fit loosely. I do too! I made a muslin for this simple pattern based on using the sizing chart that most closely suited my measurements. Making a muslin was an example of me being cautious. I did not want to waste any of the fabric....and as it turned out I was very glad that I had made a muslin. I ended up going down two sizes! As made in my first muslin the dress equates to the look of a potato sack. Once I got the muslin adjusted I liked the dress a lot...and went ahead and cut out my ikat fabric.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I tried to match my pockets and shoulders with the fabrics design. It worked out fairly well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_8580_6a32_985f_3ba0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/6HojZ4yQlHOy046Vzq4a-fKX-p_djf3j3MvZsVZbW82P294eGinqvdf4wVE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_24dd_8694_3646_7172" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/aia_omizPF-BmbkfwKXtO80JyNQ_vCUzS8K5Qhtutaos3g2b_bxLSUGPW-8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><br><img id="id_41d6_468b_3792_e273" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ce0IDVjdxMriho86svbXwHf4yey3gfJT6rls2OuGb76NSKovjGv08Pk-Dfk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>I used French Seams throughout. I felt that it was especially necessary because of the weave of the fabric, and in general I love the finished look of French Seams anyway. It was a fun make that I am looking forward to wearing often. Wiksten does a lovely job with directions so I think that this pattern is very suitable for first time beginners. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_ff3c_f306_b30_7161" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V9hD2Y3tqQoeztJoGygPuh2mIjp3cESSlIinfhplvrfeuhbilrbT9OBnZak" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d675_d19d_9149_a71f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/OTKMIhBM3GhPaFNn6C-KSTXZp6WeVHNy5f7GxtP9_z6wyUnxYacDx6Z_zVs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>Next up? Not certain, but another Wiksten Haori in black is on my mind....</div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-42909945092601441572019-06-21T16:01:00.001-07:002019-06-21T16:01:45.013-07:00Neck Friendly Reading Pillow<img id="id_4b5d_534f_f872_beee" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0yI3OhTPBvbk7WMfIoJ5XIzuijq8dHlp5IT-n0Kl_e6nYUvXmT36H1guw7I" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br> <div style="text-align: justify;">My friend, Janet, made one of these pillows and gave me a copy of the pattern...don’t worry, it is a <u><i><b>free</b></i></u> pattern from <a href="https://sew4home.com/projects/pillows-cushions/30-minute-neck-pillows-go-back-school-style" id="id_72eb_cb96_5311_339" target="_blank">Sew4Home</a>. I do a lot of reading in bed...and have neck issues and she thought this pattern would be a helpful thing. The linen blend Japanese fabric that I used had been in my collection for some time and seemed like a perfect choice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_c228_e477_59f2_342d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hNWOako3d2OgvyhEb1vJAvjC4-AsMoQ-8HmkZc4ha86kQoL-ydjNI1Fe-0A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br>You can see that you cut three patten pieces. It makes for a result that looks somewhat like a dog-bone and creates a perfect curved area for your head with great support on the sides to boot!<br><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I just used a leftover selvedge edge of neutral linen for a handle and I also added a 7-inch zipper just because I like to be able to easily “unstuff” pillows so that I can wash them, or easily add or remove some stuffing. It isn’t called for in the pattern and really is not necessary.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_8512_ed48_adf0_f340" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qF53OeaQAck0mRlcvoEgu2R5xWa3QOHBuddLJFhHbAeFmCdzAYRZX0ffeqM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: center;">I have to confess to making this pillow rather hastily..so my curves are not perfect.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It took less than an hour to make....a bit more than the predicted 30-minutes.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img id="id_699f_b993_cf15_3224" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xfSW-NEKemcY9pqrKdI37FqZGaXmPB_Or6AJpl5wD2JLRwmrITSeHTotnHI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: center;">This image gives you an idea of how the three panels make for a comfortable shape.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">My spouse, who almost never asks me to make anything for him, wants one of these pillows which I am very happy to do. Janet’s husband had the same reaction.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is an excellent FREE pattern that makes a very useful, comfortable, item. I think that they would makes a great quick gift too. It makes a good “stitching” pillow too.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you for suggesting this Janet ! ❤️</div></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-20338555474489515362019-05-31T13:23:00.001-07:002019-06-01T10:22:41.654-07:00Wiksten Haori Jacket<img alt="" id="id_4e6e_2cd3_b125_46d3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rTnxfrbRZ8hqo_z6wPSxbJPGxO26tutoKg_P34utDTU7Vv0GIGaMD7t6ZNk" style="height: auto; width: 746px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The fabric on the right was purchased 2-3 years ago from Anne Dawson at </span><a href="https://www.lopezislandquiltersstudio.com/" id="id_d381_1c9b_e05c_3ae7" target="_blank">The Quilters Studi</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">o on Lopez Island. It is a Yoko Saito design from Lecien Fabrics. I fell in love with it, but had no idea what I would do with it...but it was a perfect pairing! </span></div>
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mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-51591903947198597502019-05-23T16:11:00.001-07:002019-05-23T16:11:42.019-07:00New Marcia Derse Palette and An Excellent Book On Natural Dyes<img id="id_a133_4d13_8d44_524b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_eErgE8kY0Xx9-QkTipBZlY9r5tkXwYh0_1vKmxzQ074g4Pzdzi7fKQgDYE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><font size="4">Today’s mail brought my latest installment of Marcia Derse’s Palette. I love her solids....they are a bit dappled which makes them even better imho. I get a mailing quarterly...though I am not able to locate a link for you about it on her website. To see the full palette of her colors go </font><a href="http://www.marciaderse.com/paletteshop" id="id_2820_dffc_f1c4_8662" target="_blank">here</a>.<div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">She also included a small preview of here new black and white line, Opposites, which will be available in June or July. I want to make a dress of these two fabrics already?</span></div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_d1d8_33aa_64ee_5fd4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0Mm6PWPHFQ_Hv-VejKmD8_Gk-r8kDfrOuhZJFRRjZv9TVhD_B7ES77Eoxd0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_efa2_e04f_1004_d1b3" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gJkx92r3Fs3LvLgz8FeqmbABlcnJ8gZNmyhEwHAFN8zWd9j88414NpHeYVE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These fabrics are soft and perfect for clothes as well as quilts...or home dec or....you name it!</span></div><img id="id_91_b18b_2211_9698" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2g0JDo9IS6N7zlCpRhQSO3aQsg5VAwts5-0C-ANY0uyfnV1X4oMFbwF2sfc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_2a72_5934_56a7_b68" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SNxpbXQxQ156OLvhKcin_kaRK7gyc4zDy7dqYFkz-x0GayAFRtI6sy7ILjM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a good mail day!</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="4">I am a person who always wants to know the “how” and “why” of things. One of the first books that my father ever got for me was called “How Things Work”. It always helps me to know the reasons that some things work and others don’t. So....I want to mention a wonderful book that I have had since March, but recently decided that it might also be of interest here. </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br><br><img id="id_ff25_7440_7c85_be0a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0NSTVjHCUuSsYN5QUkhOL0SFbPVcv9hcIAuftV-VvdddF9V6Xn-6Ax9HRnM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><font size="4">This book by dynamic dyeing team Joy Boutrop and Catharine Ellis offers all of the what’s and wherefore I could ask for about using, mixing, mordanting, adjusting and printing with natural dyes. It is beautifully presented and contains SO much information! I really am enjoying it...so I expect experiments to begin soon. Here is the </font><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Natural-Dyes-Experiments/dp/076435633X/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=3BZHG7AVWHD55&keywords=joy+boutrup&qid=1558651693&s=books&sprefix=Joy+boutr,aps,214&sr=1-1-fkmrnull" id="id_f198_78d3_1bca_655c" target="_blank">Amazon link</a><font size="4">. Of course it available through many other book stores as well as through Schieffer Publishing....they publish such wonderful books! 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The lining fabric is also Japanese (from Lecien). I bought it several years ago from Anne Dawson at </font><a href="https://www.lopezislandquiltersstudio.com/" id="id_5926_58c0_be56_9e2f" target="_blank">The Lopez Island Quilters Studio</a><font size="4"> and, although I knew I loved it, I wasn’t sure what I would use it for until now...it is a perfect pairing! Anne is, incidentally, also our teacher for the 1876 quilt project that was featured in Houston this past year. I was a lucky participant in the two year project</font><br></div><div><img id="id_a61_2f00_c717_edb2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/T7THno9gOBFG8Z_G8xqNhrX3bH6MntVbMZNKFyxhCfNpGpa2KgGgUSJjq2o" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><font size="4">So...I will get back to it! </font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Are you spending the Memorial Day holiday with fri new and loved ones or cozying up at home with a project like I am? Whatever you are doing, travel safely and enjoy the moments!<br></font><br></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-219470933808319322019-04-26T15:04:00.001-07:002019-04-26T15:04:16.126-07:00My Enduring Love Of Linen<img id="id_f07_2448_177e_453c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/h4bFoaPUOMNLL4EFl_D2NEVfXBVO93LHiWaObMaOkPhfoMMrMLu4trq14t4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 728px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterdays mail brought me some beautiful linen fabric from <a href="https://fabrics-store.com" id="id_a28e_b2c1_ac79_9230">Fabrics-Store</a>.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">Above: their IL019 (softened) in Oasis on the left & IL019 Mixed Natural on the right.</div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Linen. Oh how much I love it! I was late learning about the pleasures of linen. Growing up in the NorthEast I knew it as fine handkerchief linen...usually from Ireland. I had a flax spinning wheel at the time and spun some flax...it was frustratingly slow work! I did see the occasional lightweight, white linen summer shirt or pants, but the women in my families did not use linen much in their wardrobes. As I read more about linen apparel I realize that this might not have been that unusual. One article states that in the 1970’s only 5% of the worlds linen production was used for apparel, but by the 1990’s that percentage had risen to a whopping 70%!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Linen is, of course, derived from the pretty, but tough, flax plant. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_3842_d740_143b_1f8f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_tw9cFTi4Z22-rnq-triIKW3RCpB79IKS6IxbuZR_RK3bQgCETIf47m_z5Q" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_d035_8734_503a_124a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Wb4er43DxatpmTpyxGxlpXA7taR47iWV5pYfeA6oAbXUyrdWpDbEaGnmkF8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><font size="2">The image above is from </font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lurecoursingphotos.info/flax-plant-images/flax-plant-images-cultivation-process-flax-flax-seeds-plant-images/"><font size="2">http://lurecoursingphotos.info/flax-plant-images/flax-plant-images-cultivation-process-flax-flax-seeds-plant-images/</font></a><br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_7fc2_f2c4_1f1d_a589" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9r1SypZPSHszeuH8Af8SxEErLHhYEqyCWB7bc0oOATJ6tvaG_XOiD--d_so" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><font size="2">Above....from an excellent article on linen at </font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://theswatchbook.offsetwarehouse.com/2015/01/26/series-on-fibres-how-is-linen-made/"><font size="2">https://theswatchbook.offsetwarehouse.com/2015/01/26/series-on-fibres-how-is-linen-made/</font></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was in my early 40’s when a friend (Ingrid) gave me several pairs of linen pants that she had well loved. They were from <a href="http://www.flaxdesigns.com" id="id_43c7_afb9_96db_6b0c" target="_blank">Flax Designs</a> linen pants and had been designed from Jeanne Englehart (who is no longer with the company). There was no turning back...I fell in love with the fabric and the simple designs that she made famous.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Linen is an ancient fabric, that has stood the tests of time. It is cool, versatile, softens with age and is simply one of nature’s best designs. An excellent article from “ <a href="http://www.historyofclothing.com/textile-history/history-of-linen/" id="id_129e_f1f7_3909_5153" target="_blank">clothing history</a>” tells us that “...<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Phoenicians, who had their merchant fleet, brought flax growing and the making of linen into Ireland”....who knew?! That same article relates “The longest possible fibers are got when the flax is either hand-harvested by pulling up the entire plant or when stalks are cut very close to the root. Seeds are then removed from the plant and fibers are loosened from the stalk. Woody portion of the stalks are removed by crushing between two metal rollers which separates fibers. They are then separated between themselves - longer from shorter. Longer, softer ones are then spun into yarns and then woven or knit into linen textiles...”.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="text-align: justify;">A</span><span style="text-align: justify;">ncient</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> Origin, a wonderful </span><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/linen-ancient-cloth-still-beats-modern-fabrics-009726" id="id_6fe_b4d6_c783_783b" target="_blank">history website</a>,<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">states the obvious “...There is no question as to why so many cultures adopted linen as their main cloth for clothing: wearing linen is an absolute pleasure. Linen cloth is known for how it relaxes next to the skin, how it drapes and wrinkles, and how it softens and ages over time. Linen is easy to wash, absorbs water without shrinking or warping, and is beautiful even when left undyed. The weave of the fabric gives it a luscious texture that looks great next to wool, silk, and other natural fibers. It is probably most revered for its breathability and ability to wick sweat and moisture away from skin, as well as it’s resistance to rot and insects...”</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Linen is available in so many forms; linen gauze, linen voile, handkerchief, mid weight, heavyweight, canvas. There is a linen for every need. I think that Irish linen is perhaps the best known. They produce the finest quality linens and have been doing so for eons. Recently I have also discovered a wealth of linens from Lithuania...they are varied, beautiful and of relatively modest price. I have ordered them Croman ETSY purveyor, Dace Reihmane. She has an excellent command of English...I wish I could speak Lithuanian as well as she speaks English! Her site is www.etsy.com/shop/textilesupplies </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Perhaps the largest online, linens only (with a few cotton/linen blends too), source is ...as noted above...fabrics-store.com. Maureen sells all manner and weights of linen on her site and she offers daily sales and frequent bulk yardage specials. That is where my new linens came from. I have bought her standard mid weight (IL019) before but had no idea how much softer the “softened” linen versions were until I ordered this beautiful green...called, fittingly, Oasis. It is soft from the get-go. The other fabric, a “mixed natural”, beautifully slubby, mid-weight, softened up beautifully after a hot water scrub wash and a session in the dryer. Luscious fabrics that have already been washed, lightly ironed and are now ready to cut and sew now. My cart is full again and ready for my next purchases.</span></div></div></div><img id="id_c02e_d0ee_ab16_b9ba" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5o9SExWsO_Pe84_X4PCRMdVflXD3N_-ArYi_IRMRd3BUUBZrzlZUw8kRkGQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div><br></div><div>This is “in my cart” for next time....did I mention that samples are available for $1.50? Of course samples used to be free from almost everywhere, now “free” is the delightful exception rather than the rule. I just ordered some samples of fabric from Mood Fabrics today and they too were $1.50 each.<div><br></div><div><img id="id_c79f_2b9e_2a93_9f89" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mTYvP7IjVsPBU1uRo6EYIVSqvdYIxvehcKBzlpU3Mt_ynBKtA_JVEQ5_E90" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><div style="text-align: justify;">My line is slated to become new summer pants...made with a Cutting Line Designs One Seam <a href="https://www.cuttinglinedesigns.com/item.asp?itemid=371&catid=7&subof=0" id="id_d69_75b3_484e_32ac" target="_blank">Pants</a> pattern (pattern number 13171) that I think will be close to the Flax Designs original that I fell in love with so many years ago. Sewing pants is something that I have shied away from and it is time to conquer my hesitation and fear.</div></div></div><div><img id="id_bdf0_709e_4d84_d59c" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Vfz0kzmyovk_GIyTx6lV-RdwJvt-CCKnEgo3EJL01K1snvG21HxaZMakb0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><ul><li>What are your summer sewing plans? </li><li>Quilts?</li><li>Clothes?</li><li>What fabrics delight you?</li></ul></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-18053740263320547872019-04-05T16:09:00.001-07:002019-04-05T16:49:31.633-07:00Blame On Bonnie Hunter! The Scrap Bag I Mean!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have had the luxury of a vacation. Being away was lovely...seeing new places, learning new things and meeting other wonderful, creative people during a workshop with Maria Shell was wonderful. It has been equally wonderful, and more relaxing, to have days at home too. I have baked crackers, cookies and cinnamon buns, cut out and started sewing what be a great rendition of a favorite pattern...the Farrow dress. What more could I want?</div>
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Many of Bonnie K. <a href="http://quiltville.blogspot.com/">Hunters</a> quilts make my eyes dance, but I have had one quilt on my radar for some time. The “Garden Party” quilt from her book “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Scraps-Vibrant-Quilt-Projects-ebook/dp/B01IDOVWTW/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=238270540291&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9033553&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5495853899957853775&hvtargid=kwd-328347085434&keywords=addicted+to+scraps+book&qid=1554502628&s=gateway&sr=8-1">Addicted To Scraps”.</a> I cannot image any quilter not knowing about this powerhouse of a woman. She has more energy than anyone has a right to...she goes everywhere and writes daily about the power of scraps. She does amazing things with them. As I settled in to read about what I need to make my slightly toned down version of her exuberant Garden Party quilt I read about how she cuts, sifts, sorts and stores her scraps. It made some sense to me, and, feeling a tad less time constrained than usual, I set about sorting my own scraps...figuring that if I did</div>
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Fabric prices have been going up...as if any of us who are fabric addled collectors, have not noticed this fact. While I cannot see myself foregoing the pleasures of color and textures and going on a fabric buying hiatus any time soon...it does make me think that making better use of what I already have is a prudent thing to consider.</div>
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After a couple of evenings spent trimming..I can only do it it an hour or two at a time after all... I decided that I wanted to cull the useable scraps in that mountain of a scrap bag, and promptly dumped it on the floor...causing an allergic dust attack! I mean that is some <b><i>years</i></b> of fabric in there! I sorted out any scraps from which I could cut at least <b><i>one</i></b> 1.5” X 1.5” square. The rest was returned to “cat/dog bed pile”. I now had a pared down, useable, bag and a “definitely-pieces-are-too-small-to-use” bag. Progress!</div>
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The photo below shows what I culled to use. It was interesting activity really, aside from dust allergy, because I got to see bits from quilts made long ago, scraps from dresses that I wear and still really like. I found pieces of some fabrics that I ad bought far too little of and I was happy to find that I still had a few precious bits left. I even do und some reject blocks from the making of my version of the Dear Jane quilt. These reject blocks we’re quite awful and they reminded me of what a real amateur I was when I made that quilt almost 15 years ago. I decided to keep a few just remind myself that we can never stop learning and growing and that quilt making still thrills me even after, gulp, 43 years...well, I was in hiatus for some of those years!</div>
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mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-63060346449213621442018-12-02T14:01:00.001-08:002018-12-02T14:01:57.629-08:00The End of Autumn Leaves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XVn3gRoXcpM/XARVsH0fXoI/AAAAAAAAQJc/LIsBJ9vAsIQLlQMv007Is0qA_pc5iXJnwCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20181202135829323" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XVn3gRoXcpM/XARVsH0fXoI/AAAAAAAAQJc/LIsBJ9vAsIQLlQMv007Is0qA_pc5iXJnwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20181202135829323" id="blogsy-1543788115225.904" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a><p><span style="text-align: justify; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><em><font size="3">The silk scarf in it's full length..the image is a bit more than than in real life, and the pink is paler too, but the color variations are lovely. Paler on one end that was not not treated with a bit of iron spray first than the other end with is considerable darker with more vivid leaf prints</font></em></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I </span><span style="text-align: center;">so enjoy eco-dying, but, at best, I am a dabbler. I have always been enamored with leaves in general, and they always keep me in anticipation every Fall. One tree in particular that stands by our library always wows me with it's vibrancy. Every year I promise myself that I will gather some leaves and play, (one year I gathered but never played before they overdone) and most years I hurry on and then forget. Yesterday I thought " this is it"! The time is now. After a delightful morning gathered with friends for a Sewcial I felt the need for a little more magic in my day...magic that the mysteries and "un-knowing" of eco-dying always provide</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;">It was drizzling as I stooped to gather these amazing leaves; small and large, red, yellow and green. I decided to keep the dirt that was on the leaves intact, and did not wash them off before laying them of my silk scarf blanks and bundling them into a kettle to begin the magic.</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><em>Below: Speckles of iron rich dirt provides some nice texture on the paler end.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YNfG675M5Tc/XARV0xfgICI/AAAAAAAAQJg/UqYnKYNawpUtlgUQ9PEAJhJCIph6rwxzwCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20181202135829610" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YNfG675M5Tc/XARV0xfgICI/AAAAAAAAQJg/UqYnKYNawpUtlgUQ9PEAJhJCIph6rwxzwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20181202135829610" id="blogsy-1543788115194.1533" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I boiled my silk scarf for a time and let is rest overnight. Then this morning I carefully unwrapped it and let it dry before a gentle wash revealed the magic. Some color magic!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Below: Mostly brown and grey on the darker end with some pink and hints of a darker, purple color...disregard the blues on the right...I corrected for the image and the right appears over-done!</em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GQA9DZvrdkw/XARV_EPigAI/AAAAAAAAQJo/jedhsD8LNMwWORPJLB3R9vjgcaozG7KBACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20181202135829875" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GQA9DZvrdkw/XARV_EPigAI/AAAAAAAAQJo/jedhsD8LNMwWORPJLB3R9vjgcaozG7KBACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20181202135829875" id="blogsy-1543788115170.4204" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Below: interesting textures, brown, grey and pink </em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckc_mgUjn7Q/XARWJYdT2LI/AAAAAAAAQJw/eUz0QYRxui0s03WpbZxx9gS9VVyEOGm0ACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20181202135830151" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckc_mgUjn7Q/XARWJYdT2LI/AAAAAAAAQJw/eUz0QYRxui0s03WpbZxx9gS9VVyEOGm0ACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20181202135830151" id="blogsy-1543788115236.7524" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <em>Below...the pale end ivory, light brown and pink times with paler leaf imprints. I rather like having a scarf with one end lighter than the other</em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U41XzxJ7cJk/XARWUmZOwXI/AAAAAAAAQJ0/Noj_sXibGmkY1jYw1ay2Nfa9tBalq8UewCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20181202135830448" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U41XzxJ7cJk/XARWUmZOwXI/AAAAAAAAQJ0/Noj_sXibGmkY1jYw1ay2Nfa9tBalq8UewCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20181202135830448" id="blogsy-1543788115245.8247" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Now I need to see if the crisp weather that is forecast for this coming week will allow me enough time to gather more leaves. I finally kept my promise to myself and now I want to,play some more....and order some silk gauze and silk noil too!</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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-6703413764845157752018-08-29T12:40:00.001-07:002018-08-29T12:40:18.265-07:00Hand Work. The Pleasure and the Pain.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oe6aE7j7Ets/W4b2Wd3pVII/AAAAAAAAQHg/f-kZO0S76ekVLVquuYF3I58MKKBY8wMegCHMYCw/s1934/Photo%2B20180829123815111" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oe6aE7j7Ets/W4b2Wd3pVII/AAAAAAAAQHg/f-kZO0S76ekVLVquuYF3I58MKKBY8wMegCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180829123815111" id="blogsy-1535571616183.1465" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="447"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Looking at the image above can you tell me which stitching is hand done?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">My favorite kind of sewing is hand work. Hand appliqué, hand embroidery, hand quilting. The problem is that my hands are just not as strong as they used to be. Arthritis is taking a bit of a toll. Hand quilting through layers (the very definition of hand 'quilting'!) causes me the most pain. Several projects have languished because of the pain. Which brings me to my first playtime with the Babylock Sashiko 2. I began this small bag with plans to finish it in a weekend.....that was a long ago weekend! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UfABrxBN8_g/W4b2fOUeFvI/AAAAAAAAQHk/10nUcIAPiuMeGkl-_yZpfr5o0-rhDMyVACHMYCw/s1722/Photo%2B20180829123815358" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UfABrxBN8_g/W4b2fOUeFvI/AAAAAAAAQHk/10nUcIAPiuMeGkl-_yZpfr5o0-rhDMyVACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180829123815358" id="blogsy-1535571616123.9158" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="420"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Since this was a rather "slap-stitch" kind of project I decided that it be perfect for my first use of the machine. I had dithered about the BL Sashiko since they first came out...thinking that was way too much money for a "one stitch wonder sewing machine". That was before my hands began to balk at hand quilting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was fun experimenting with stitch length, spacing and various thread weights. The bag was finished quickly even with "experimenting time". </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Would I have splurged on this machine if I could still hand quilt easily? Maybe. Maybe not. What I do know is that this machine is a boon to hands like mine. It saves times, produces a very nice looking result, and causes no pain. I am very happy that my Babylock Sashiko 2 is living with me! It will not replace the pride and pleasure that hand quilting brought me, but I am still able to enjoy those feelings through my hand embroidery and hand appliqué. They don't seem to stress my hands the same way that hand quilting does. So I still get the pleasure of hand work without the pain.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZGh2EO66vtk/W4b2n2Ob2KI/AAAAAAAAQHs/xH-8Svz3QkIROWuI9UHCl1S8VKs2aRbTQCHMYCw/s1559/Photo%2B20180829123815577" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZGh2EO66vtk/W4b2n2Ob2KI/AAAAAAAAQHs/xH-8Svz3QkIROWuI9UHCl1S8VKs2aRbTQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180829123815577" id="blogsy-1535571616155.8896" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="438" alt=""></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> </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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-12850295213260054962018-08-19T18:32:00.001-07:002018-08-19T18:32:19.467-07:00Pattern Perseverance & A New Machine<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fAOckHA5Rak/W3oY_pWeE8I/AAAAAAAAQGY/uMtwUK9AvOkSAwnboe6eTf3t_3x52knCwCHMYCw/s2043/Photo%2B20180819182635947" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fAOckHA5Rak/W3oY_pWeE8I/AAAAAAAAQGY/uMtwUK9AvOkSAwnboe6eTf3t_3x52knCwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182635947" id="blogsy-1534728737460.7766" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="530"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><em>The front </em></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> This is my new "wearable muslin" (yes, I did make a r e a l muslin too) of the "<a href="http://www.stonemountainfabric.com/shop/Sewing-Patterns/Patterns-by-Category/Dresses/p/Painted-Portrait-Blouse-Dress-x5397087.htm" target="_blank" title="">Painted Portrait Dress</a>". It's a pattern by <a href="http://www.annamariahorner.com/patterns/painted-portrait-blouse-dress" target="_self" title="">Anna Maria Horne</a>r and it almost got to me! I am a fan of Anna Maria Horner fabrics for quilts although I have not used her patterns. The written directions for this pattern were frustrating in some ways. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> "<a href="http://www.hungryhippiesews.com/2018/07/summer-dress-along-painted-portrait.html" target="_blank" title="">Sew Hungry Hippi</a>e" must have realized that a few videos would be helpful and she graciously shares them with the world on her blog....and in a Facebook group as well. Because age has made me busty I seem to always choose to me a size large...and almost always it is....well....way too large. My muslin was too large and so I cut the pattern down and went ahead o use some very thin Indian cotton gauze that I had gotten more than a year ago. Because the bodice yoke, back yoke and side panels are two layers I did not have enough of any one of these two fabrics, but was not yet willing to commit to "good" fabric. When It was all said and done the dress still was way too large! Ugh! I took it apart and had to make some seriously odd alterations so that it look and fit correctly...took me forever! Now I have corrected the pattern and should finally be able to make another from "good" cloth...which oddly enough is from the "Loominous" line from ...who else...Anna Maria Horner! It came close to being put in a pile and forgotten for another day a long time in the future. When was said and done I Happy that I powered through, because now I like it a lot. It is a comfortable, versatile dress and will see much use I think.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>the back is the image below</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I eliminated the button closure and added a small inverted pleat to try to manage how large the bodice came out rather than stressing the thin fabric by taking it all apart for a <em><u>second</u></em> time!</div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lWZ9ZXFnDmU/W3oZLfmhu5I/AAAAAAAAQGc/C6YHM1jElaw72oC2l7BbZEsBbtORAGLVQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180819182636260" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lWZ9ZXFnDmU/W3oZLfmhu5I/AAAAAAAAQGc/C6YHM1jElaw72oC2l7BbZEsBbtORAGLVQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182636260" id="blogsy-1534728737498.3228" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="610"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">Although the image below is poor it does show the side panels of this dress. The pockets are rather perfect and the dress, once you get your fit the way you like it, is a winner I think! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bSZqZv7sth0/W3oZUVM5oRI/AAAAAAAAQGk/9zHNgftg5QMpPRMh974G8HcDF2Fe5YD9ACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180819182636509" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bSZqZv7sth0/W3oZUVM5oRI/AAAAAAAAQGk/9zHNgftg5QMpPRMh974G8HcDF2Fe5YD9ACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182636509" id="blogsy-1534728737487.9656" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="839"></a><div style="text-align: justify;">I was bound and determined to finish the dress this weekend because I had promised myself that I would not begin to enjoy my new machine until I did! It arrived two weeks ago, but this week, aside from wanting to finish the dress I also came down with a virus that caused me to miss going to our County fair for the first time in almost 30 years!</div><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">What is my new machine? This:</p><p style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://babylock.com/machines/specialty/sashiko-2" target="_blank" title="">https://babylock.com/machines/specialty/sashiko-2</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"> </p><p style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have been interested in this machine since it first came out, but I thought that is was very overpriced and could not have afforded it anyway. What made me begin to consider one is that as much as hand work is truly "my thing" my hands just are not up to as much quilting through many layers any more. I want to preserve my hand power for embroidery, appliqué and other sewing that is not as hard on my hands...and so I began to consider the Babylock Sashiko 2 again. The MSRP on this machine $3999., although who would pay that for what is essentially a one stitch wonder I don't know. It was on sale locally, and I had saved some down payment and went ahead with buying it. A day later I got an email from Babylock for an August through September special for an even Lowe price and Quality Sewing honored that price for me. I was a happy sewer!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">I played around with some possibilities at first. This machine used the bobbin only and I think that it is a mechanical marvel in how it forms the stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-inNriU6TCog/W3oZeGfQqqI/AAAAAAAAQGs/MSBDQE8FQ6IVDZibPRC_2HeZSoCrp3neQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180819182636799" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-inNriU6TCog/W3oZeGfQqqI/AAAAAAAAQGs/MSBDQE8FQ6IVDZibPRC_2HeZSoCrp3neQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182636799" id="blogsy-1534728737519.2915" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the photo bElow you can see the guide-wire mechanism behind the speciality needle.</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">The guide wire is essential to stitch formation. The specialty needles are a size 80 and have no eye. They are very expensive but last for some time I thin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7XcRHU3cOy4/W3oZncCmehI/AAAAAAAAQG0/impPZ12s8yIDeZv-4eWUg_esJSyL-z9zwCHMYCw/s1891/Photo%2B20180819182637071" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7XcRHU3cOy4/W3oZncCmehI/AAAAAAAAQG0/impPZ12s8yIDeZv-4eWUg_esJSyL-z9zwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182637071" id="blogsy-1534728737429.3608" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="544"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jUcRubo3srI/W3oZxDrpxQI/AAAAAAAAQG8/1N0T9xRoBo8Mn3XimRsfkU4jRT8OpIP5wCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180819182637336" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jUcRubo3srI/W3oZxDrpxQI/AAAAAAAAQG8/1N0T9xRoBo8Mn3XimRsfkU4jRT8OpIP5wCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182637336" id="blogsy-1534728737436.4436" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">I picked up a small project that I had put away b cause of my hands and have the machine a try. It's just one side of a zippered bag that hold something to protect it from scratches...so I felt it was "experiment worthy". It was so much fun! So easy and no throbbing hands ! Yes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H89gRIyZKTY/W3oZ8ZWdHzI/AAAAAAAAQHE/HzA80E-2QqIafekx_TNm7Klh0jH-czPoACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180819182637627" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H89gRIyZKTY/W3oZ8ZWdHzI/AAAAAAAAQHE/HzA80E-2QqIafekx_TNm7Klh0jH-czPoACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182637627" id="blogsy-1534728737430.3938" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="731"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A year or so ago I was gifted with my serger. It too is a Babylock product (I got the Imagine serger). I am impressed with Babylock quality. I had never even test-drive a Babylock machine before buying that serger, but now I thunk I am "sold" in the company. I chose the serger because Babylock has been the in the forefront of "jet-air" threading or sergers and I figured that after all of this time they had the process down...and they do. Unlike my old Pfaff serger that I struggled with for 25+ years to the point of not using it, the Babylock is a dream and a pleasure to use.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Babylock seems to be innovative in their machines and designs. I mean who else would develop a one stitch wonder machine. It seemed expensive and superfluous to me for years, but now that my hands get so sore I saw/see the value in it. What's more I can also see being able to quilt some of my own, smaller sized, quilts with it as well as making the quilts bags that I enjoy making.. the machine is seriously heavy...as heavy as my Janome MC8900 or a full sized Bernina. I had thought that it might be lighter like my Embellisher....but it is a full on quality machine. It is very well made, well designed and easy to use, although making sure that I get the bobbin threaded right will take a few uses to sink in well. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sWkQmrxrs60/W3oaIIivJBI/AAAAAAAAQHM/WS1aiCqt7Tkt60NgaqY3qhDbkZthUJD4ACHMYCw/s1727/Photo%2B20180819182637867" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sWkQmrxrs60/W3oaIIivJBI/AAAAAAAAQHM/WS1aiCqt7Tkt60NgaqY3qhDbkZthUJD4ACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180819182637867" id="blogsy-1534728737490.3538" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="496" alt=""></a></div></div><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> I feel so lucky to be able to enjoy this new experience. I am glad that waited until I found a great price, and even happier that I hit the Babylock special sale which made it even easier for me. I am also happy that I buckled down and got my dress pattern done right...now, it will please rather than continue to puzzle! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">How can we be so close to Labor Day?! Wasn't it just the beginning of summer</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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-38295943253707976572018-07-04T17:01:00.001-07:002018-07-04T18:35:11.515-07:00100 Acts of Sewing Dress No.3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Y3ah_YTK9Q/Wz1eqKfg8uI/AAAAAAAAQEY/GUJwxu_UXUwNyvQJZhb346uZPcY3Yn5KgCHMYCw/s2038/Photo%2B20180704165517933" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Y3ah_YTK9Q/Wz1eqKfg8uI/AAAAAAAAQEY/GUJwxu_UXUwNyvQJZhb346uZPcY3Yn5KgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704165517933" id="blogsy-1530754482269.6917" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="589" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">100 Acts Of Sewing Dress No.3</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">Some of you may know that I am a big fan of simple clothing styles that are make great, flexible, bases, or blocks if you will, for the sort of fabrics that I like to sew and wear. It seems that some of my favorite, or TNT (tried'n'true), patterns come from <a href="http://100actsofsewing.com/" target="_self" title="">Sonya Phillips of 100 Acts of Sewing.</a> I just cannot stay away from her Dress No2 pattern. I make it over and over again with small variations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sXNZHB4DQ-E/Wz1hOJg2JZI/AAAAAAAAQFc/5WiSOgStJKo65CvQu0AZm6tA8crJ5WErACHMYCw/s763/Photo%2B20180704170713304" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sXNZHB4DQ-E/Wz1hOJg2JZI/AAAAAAAAQFc/5WiSOgStJKo65CvQu0AZm6tA8crJ5WErACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704170713304" id="blogsy-1530754482222.9265" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a>Image above:</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;">my favorite Dress No.2 from 100 Acts of Sewing on ETSY.com</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;"> I decided to try her Dress No.3. Typically, I am not a fan of cut on sleeves like this but I was curious. I had some yardage, bought several years ago, of <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0348996/heather-bailey-momentum-rayon-challis-factor-navy" target="_self" title="">Heather Bailey Momentum rayon.</a>..no longer available, alas. Rayon is one of my absolute fabrics to sew and wear. It is soft, comfortable, easy to sew and absorb any for summer wear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MbYKJFvri6I/Wz1hPknluXI/AAAAAAAAQFg/aJ5KHyjNMA4YmUVCcVrJT9UKhAnAnFgAwCHMYCw/s570/Photo%2B20180704170713375" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MbYKJFvri6I/Wz1hPknluXI/AAAAAAAAQFg/aJ5KHyjNMA4YmUVCcVrJT9UKhAnAnFgAwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704170713375" id="blogsy-1530754482301.7754" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a>Above:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dress No.3 : image by 100 Acts of Sewing on ETSY.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: justify;">As always I copied the very simple pattern onto </span><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ape/sf/whitelisted/desktop/sf-1.26._V475091569_.html" target="_self" title="" style="text-align: justify;">Pellon Easy-Pattern.</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> Sonya's patterns are printed on nice, white, hefty, large format, </span><u style="text-align: justify;">paper</u><span style="text-align: justify;">...not on flimsy tissue as most patterns are these days...so copying is not all that necessary, but copying has become a part of my process and I like keeping the pattern uncut. Generally, I trace and cut my patterns for a small-medium at the shoulders and blend to large across bust (if I do not make a full-bust adjustment to the pattern) and then taper the body of the pattern between medium-large as needed. I find it easier to cut a traced pattern down if needed that to add to.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">I neglected to make a muslin of this dress -which I almost always take the time to do with a new pattern. It worked out alright in the end, but a muslin, even for this ultra simple dress would have been a good idea as things turned out. When I first put it on I was shocked. It looked like a sack! I cut the pattern and the dress down. Removed 1.5 inches per side, 2 inches in length (removing the vents) and adjusted the neckline with an inverted pleat in the back, which I covered with an embroidered blue-berry bit that I had made for another project long ago. If you at the bottom of the image below you can the inverted pleat...an inch per side. I also tapered the sides, and added in-seam pockets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-0_uZGl4bA/Wz1fFCJhuGI/AAAAAAAAQEo/CTAgiDvENAAIcf7L9yfhRwSPGxnSoVaHACHMYCw/s1735/Photo%2B20180704165518734" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-0_uZGl4bA/Wz1fFCJhuGI/AAAAAAAAQEo/CTAgiDvENAAIcf7L9yfhRwSPGxnSoVaHACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704165518734" id="blogsy-1530754482313.8936" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="754" alt=""></a><span style="text-align: justify;">Above:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"> my 'fudged' inverted pleat and camouflage. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8u2ZEiCz1NE/Wz1fSiSyn6I/AAAAAAAAQE0/oWFr0pisYEQzILoY2AiFybYq6o9uhNILQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180704165519059" target="_blank" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8u2ZEiCz1NE/Wz1fSiSyn6I/AAAAAAAAQE0/oWFr0pisYEQzILoY2AiFybYq6o9uhNILQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704165519059" id="blogsy-1530754482296.0242" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">With all of the adjustments, the dress tuned out well and is comfortable and very wearable now. I had already made a shirt from this material a few years ago so now I have what amounts to a "outfit". I wish that I had made that shirt with longer sleeves now, but it works surprisingly well. 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justify; clear: both;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Next up for apparel sewing projects: </strong></strong></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><a 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italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;">There is a great <a href="http://www.hungryhippiesews.com/2018/07/summer-dress-along-painted-portrait.html" target="_self" title="">sew-along that has 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class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">I don't always find fabrics that I want to wear. My taste in fabrics for quilting and for clothes are quite different and I am not a huge fan of "as courant" fabrics for clothes. I tend to look for texture and near solid colors for clothes. One of the few places that I seem to always find clothing fabrics (and patterns too) that call to me is <a href="http://www.stonemountainfabric.com/" target="_self" title="">Stone Mountain and Daughter Fabrics</a> from Berkeley, California. They feature unique fabrics, excellent service and a good website. I bought both of these patterns from there as well as some textured, heavy rayon for a Fall-Winter tunic/dress.</span></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;">I would love to her from you! :</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;"><ul><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">What are your fabric sites to buy fabrics? Websites please!<br></span></li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">What are your favorite fabrics to wear?</span></li><b style="font-style: italic; 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Does one effect the other?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></li></ul><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; 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It's my quirky version of Sue Cody's Sweet Surrender Quilt...</em></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><em>I am happy to report that the main body of the quilt (shown below pre-together stage) is finally sewn together! I am working on the borders now. Initially, I had planned to just "get-er-done" with a speedier style, faster, answer to the border work. As usual, once I got going, I realized that a quick way was just an excuse to not do my better/best work. So, I have bitten the proverbial bullet and have just accepted that the borders will require considerable more time than I had hoped for. It has taken so long bynthis point that extra time really doesn't matter. More opportunities to do the hand work that I enjoy. I am, at least, finally re-dedicated to completion and I work on it a bit every 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style="font-style: italic;"> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-68364304895538464062018-07-04T14:17:00.001-07:002019-04-17T18:03:45.903-07:00New Reliable OVO 150 GT Steamer/Iron <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WCTUL3Mg-qU/Wz04gGUWKyI/AAAAAAAAQDc/vi0mc4WMpqE8jYeGe3Kd4gn3N7FuDfAgQCHMYCw/s1797/Photo%2B20180704141302227" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WCTUL3Mg-qU/Wz04gGUWKyI/AAAAAAAAQDc/vi0mc4WMpqE8jYeGe3Kd4gn3N7FuDfAgQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141302227" id="blogsy-1530739067687.6934" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="387" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="4"><u>UPDATE</u></font></b>: April 2019</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have grown to really like using my little steam machine, but I was a bit unimpressed by the less than sturdy nature of its little plastic stand. One night it toppled from a small table and fell about two feet - landing on the floor. The housing cracked. I wrote to Reliable and got a prompt and very courteous response. They were very generous and, as a courtesy, sent me a replacement. They also offered an alternative to have to use the stand. The for the OVO (included in the box) has a silicone pad built into it...and it is specifically designed to rest the iron on...no need to use the stand at all. My face was red! I should have noticed that option from the beginning! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Thank you Reliable for reacting so generously to my quite obvious ignorance!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> What is this little ovoid shaped 'thing'?! Note it's compact body! It is the new OVO 150GT from Reliable Corp. What does it do? It's a travel iron and a clothes steamer...but not an ordinary one. I had my eye on this for some for some before it's Rey recent release, but I became engrossed in the delight of using my new Rowenta steam generating iron...which has made ironing a new experience and has given me hope that Rowenta may still make some amazing products (after my last 2 Rowenta steam irons fails I had vowed to never buy another Rowenta again....but this one is different, really it is)......but I digress......</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Reliable company has been around for a long time. Based in the beautiful Maple Leaf country (Canada) they are most well known for their professional steam generating ironing systems and for their all purpose regular steam irons. The OVO GT150 is an all new product. Taking its cue from their big sister products this little blue ovoid <u><em><strong>generates</strong></em></u> steam....different from producing steam the way many of us are familiar with our hand-held steam (producing) irons</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> You might wonder why I would need/want yet another iron-like device. Well, in the morning, as I dress for work or play I find that I wanted a quick way to refresh areas of my clothes that had become wrinkles without needing to take out the big iron and board. The OVO is quick to heat (takes 60 seconds to begin to generate plentiful steam), easy to use and takes very little space.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B2Ck3wx5yks/Wz04rSolQCI/AAAAAAAAQDg/pUS0VAZdMjIrrTD02heOr3Y57B_gmhhhACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180704141302543" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B2Ck3wx5yks/Wz04rSolQCI/AAAAAAAAQDg/pUS0VAZdMjIrrTD02heOr3Y57B_gmhhhACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141302543" id="blogsy-1530739067704.6301" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="580" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a>Above: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">the little kick-stand that holds</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> the OVO upright (left) and the filling port for water ( as open on right). The instructions say that distilled water is recommended, but not necessary. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">I am using my bottled water </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> (the kind that comes in 5 gallon jugs).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Below:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The ceramic sole plate of the OVO </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAS3FCuzPAc/Wz04yzBfTvI/AAAAAAAAQDo/P5iFE8aP6WUu7KXnAZe4RPD13VPmo6TCwCHMYCw/s1882/Photo%2B20180704141302792" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAS3FCuzPAc/Wz04yzBfTvI/AAAAAAAAQDo/P5iFE8aP6WUu7KXnAZe4RPD13VPmo6TCwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141302792" id="blogsy-1530739067745.039" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="419" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below: Standing upright. Wee, but mighty, blue!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hry3iCFCetM/Wz046fkh-RI/AAAAAAAAQDs/2F_vQWH5WI0ZtrIWFgwvPXF4vjN23vNegCHMYCw/s1872/Photo%2B20180704141303025" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hry3iCFCetM/Wz046fkh-RI/AAAAAAAAQDs/2F_vQWH5WI0ZtrIWFgwvPXF4vjN23vNegCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141303025" id="blogsy-1530739067662.9368" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="642" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Below: The OVO with the brush/steam attachment</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3pT1pr3PZ14/Wz05GPDdJ2I/AAAAAAAAQD4/07vw9FeQSXUmj4wrQu5d2jFe51Sa9fM8QCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180704141303440" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3pT1pr3PZ14/Wz05GPDdJ2I/AAAAAAAAQD4/07vw9FeQSXUmj4wrQu5d2jFe51Sa9fM8QCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141303440" id="blogsy-1530739067680.7627" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a></div><p> The carrying case is included. One side is a spring fabric in blue. The other side is a substantial heat resistant material that the iron can rest on when it is hot and in use. The sides are stretchy. Of course a small cup is included for adding water to the machine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DPFgdV7fS-w/Wz05TgHnORI/AAAAAAAAQEA/YXfe8RMAxEMmbaw6V8tb_uC1jbWNxEEIgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180704141303736" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DPFgdV7fS-w/Wz05TgHnORI/AAAAAAAAQEA/YXfe8RMAxEMmbaw6V8tb_uC1jbWNxEEIgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141303736" id="blogsy-1530739067663.906" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All packed up and easy to tuck into a traveling bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fJ8aqJNLV68/Wz05erE-0II/AAAAAAAAQEI/scppxyhP3WIYgPrd_Y1HodL_zzNkK6TbgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180704141304171" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fJ8aqJNLV68/Wz05erE-0II/AAAAAAAAQEI/scppxyhP3WIYgPrd_Y1HodL_zzNkK6TbgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180704141304171" id="blogsy-1530739067659.3018" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="609" alt="" style="width: 500px; height: auto;"></a></div><p> My thoughts in the OVO GT150, thus far, are:</p><p><strong><em>Pros</em></strong>:</p><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">This is not your grandmothers travel steam iron. The OVO <u style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">generates </u>copious, luscious, amounts of steam... more like my steam generating Rowenta than any regular steam iron...which creates steam but does NOT generate it. Impressive!</li><li style="text-align: justify;">You can easily steam clothes or a quilt...(note that for a sizeable quilt I think that you would be refilling the reservoir often, but what the heck!)</li> <li>What a fabulous travel iron this is!</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The iron/steamer/body of the machine seems well made (in China). I am not unilaterally opposed to products made in China for any political or budget deficit reasons, but, let's face it, many China made products can be very inexpensively produced and the feel like it).</li><li style="text-align: justify;">A modest price point (I ordered mine directly from Reliable with free shipping) makes this an attractive addition to iron collection. It is a quilters friend as well since the steam generating makes for very flat blocks. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">The ceramic coating adds to ironing smoothness.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Vertical steaming (controlled by a blue dot in top of the OVO) is a bonus for clothes, curtains, quilts, etc.</li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Cons</em></strong>...or potential cons:</p><ol> <li>I think that shape of the OVO is relatively comfortable to hold (a bit of added grip power in those white strip-like areas in the side- made from a flexible rubber). I have fairly small hands and, for me, the back could have been just a bit slimmer. Most people, I think, will find it comfortable to hold and use, but those like me, with smaller hands, may whine a wee bit initially. That being said, I do not think that the size will make it, in any way, uncomfortable or unwieldy to use with pleasure as the wider part of the base is wider just as your hands are wider there.</li> <li>I think that the plastic that the little kick-stand is made from is more brittle than the rest of the OVO and that makes me think that it could break more easily too....time will tell.</li> <li>The hole to fill the steam tank is <u style="font-style: italic;">small, </u>and, while I understand the need for size and position limitations, it does require a slower hand to fill tank without having any spills...not in any way a deal breaker for me...but thought I'd mention it.</li></ol><p>All in all I think that Reliable has a winner in this little gem. Time and use will tell if it will withstand a lot of use, but I have a feeling that it will prove to be quite durable. One thing I know is that this baby s t e a m s it's little blue heart out, and for so many sewists that I know that will make it very attractive. I am so glad that I had a bit of splurge and got this handy new Reliable product!</p><p> </p><p>#ovoiron #reliableovo #ovo150 #ovo150gt #reliableovo150 #reliableiron #reliableovo150gt </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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px; width: 20px; height: auto;" width="20" height="20" id="id_6b51_1b9f_ea80_8826">Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-12560290440217335262018-05-13T18:32:00.001-07:002018-05-13T18:32:35.201-07:00Beating The Heat With A Gift of Fabric !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_K1RQZTCAIY/Wvjlu3I8rPI/AAAAAAAAP9k/atfDmQNiDQcURGNhLAXtcTCE7wqGcFt3wCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180513182532291" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_K1RQZTCAIY/Wvjlu3I8rPI/AAAAAAAAP9k/atfDmQNiDQcURGNhLAXtcTCE7wqGcFt3wCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182532291" id="blogsy-1526261553169.7192" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="783"></a><em><div style="text-align: center;"><em><font size="2">By the time I finished sewing, the light was quickly fading. I had bright sunlight in one direction and shadows in the other. The colors are a bit richer in "real light". </font></em></div></em></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">One of my friends, Gail, has a son, Stephen, who lives a creative life in Thailand. He sells a selection of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkandChill" target="_self" title="">yoga-type pants</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FullMoonLeatherGoods?ref=shop_sugg" target="_self" title="">leather goods</a> through ETSY. A year or so ago I asked Gail if her son would ever consider selling some fabric. I like wearing simple long tunics and my favorite fabrics tend to be cottons and rayons. Two weeks ago at our weekly quilting get together another friend, Barb, said that she had a surprise for me. Low and behold my casual comment resulted in my receiving a package of three lovely fabrics...2 yards each.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Di6uq8RvW2s/Wvjl9TvM4MI/AAAAAAAAP9o/4pL7rLQowCILTa4__EnVgDnoQ-HGJu7xQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180513182532672" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Di6uq8RvW2s/Wvjl9TvM4MI/AAAAAAAAP9o/4pL7rLQowCILTa4__EnVgDnoQ-HGJu7xQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182532672" id="blogsy-1526261553127.9404" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">I had wanted to make two new patterns, but they required more cloth than I had available - so I chose to make a somewhat adjusted version of my very favorite, TNT (tried'n'true) simple pattern (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/connect/ping?client_id=89186614300&domain=www.etsy.com&origin=2&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2Fr%2FRQ7NiRXMcYA.js%3Fversion%3D42%23cb%3Df23739d872493e2%26domain%3Dwww.etsy.com%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.etsy.com%252Ffe9dcc8e6b3da8%26relation%3Dparent&response_type=token%2Csigned_request%2Ccode&sdk=joey&version=v2.10" target="_self" title="">Dress No.2 from 100 Acts of Sewing</a>). Fabric limitations required that I piece the sleeves from what pieces were left after I cut the front and back...centering the motif on front me back as I wanted. In addition to being pieced the sleeves are also a bit shorter in length..but still look good and are comfortable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GWnEvnNy6sU/WvjmPpE6SGI/AAAAAAAAP90/Y9eQ_sxS6Lkk-pZWpZ4wcEtaNxyr2oV1ACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180513182533050" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GWnEvnNy6sU/WvjmPpE6SGI/AAAAAAAAP90/Y9eQ_sxS6Lkk-pZWpZ4wcEtaNxyr2oV1ACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182533050" id="blogsy-1526261553114.9846" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="579"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><em><font size="2"> Here's the back...I managed to place the motifs where I wanted them</font></em></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><font size="4">The fabric is a very cool, very lightweight, rayon that is very noodly (a technical term that means it slides and moves a lot). The fabric also frays mercilessly. Stabilizing with starch before sewing helped and using clean finish French seams throughout ended the fraying problem for the future. I really love the professional look that French Seams give a garment and I also love not having to worry about any further fraying. I cut very carefully, sewed slowly, did a lot of hand basting in order to better match the patterns. Before sewing I</font><span style="font-size: large;"> stabilized the neck, shoulders and armholes with a lightweight interfacing. You can see how easily it frayed in the image below..this was with careful handling...</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uPkHtxbW9Gw/WvjmXCKHSHI/AAAAAAAAP94/69NCBfXcuokS5-dMkRpLFsZQdD9RmLp7wCHMYCw/s1796/Photo%2B20180513182533368" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uPkHtxbW9Gw/WvjmXCKHSHI/AAAAAAAAP94/69NCBfXcuokS5-dMkRpLFsZQdD9RmLp7wCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182533368" id="blogsy-1526261553154.9065" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="446"></a></div><p> Below: I tried to make the side seams interesting by carefully cutting and hand basting the designs to mirror each other.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7sOZ87xTC_M/Wvjmm8WBeAI/AAAAAAAAP-A/lSm3k1_zy6QauoSJzusuh34X-l9cQ2EGgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180513182533771" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7sOZ87xTC_M/Wvjmm8WBeAI/AAAAAAAAP-A/lSm3k1_zy6QauoSJzusuh34X-l9cQ2EGgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182533771" id="blogsy-1526261553130.9243" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">Below: I had just enough fabric for a pocket! As usual the little puzzle that I give myself is matching the design placement so that the pocket becomes as invisible as possible. I had to adjust the pocket placement and make the pocket a bit smaller than usuala little smaller than usual so that I could match the pattern with what I had left. Careful hand basting was required because I wanted to match all of those little, colorful, lines as well as the lovely motif. The pocket is lined with a lightweight interfacing to provide a bit of needed stability.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6Z3nLUSFq0/Wvjm7rbUDvI/AAAAAAAAP-M/NJewkMSPVF8XWo6lX0pRy7CE5fwFR6ukwCHMYCw/s1995/Photo%2B20180513182534164" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o6Z3nLUSFq0/Wvjm7rbUDvI/AAAAAAAAP-M/NJewkMSPVF8XWo6lX0pRy7CE5fwFR6ukwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182534164" id="blogsy-1526261553142.4856" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="522"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">Below: These are the other two fabrics! Looking forward to wearing them! I will probably use the same pattern because I know it will work with the yardage, but I may make a tank top or two. </div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">A new tunic just in time for our first burst of very warm weather!</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">These fabrics were an unexpected, truly appreciated treat, but what meant the most to me is that Gail had remembered my casually asked question. Thanks to you, Gail, and to your creative son, Steven! You made my day and I will enjoy wearing clothes made from this gift! xox</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HN1ORjkM8t4/WvjnMEHSEbI/AAAAAAAAP-U/dvomzradOxAsM1tPKoHSoXvQ3j8KX0s9QCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180513182534526" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HN1ORjkM8t4/WvjnMEHSEbI/AAAAAAAAP-U/dvomzradOxAsM1tPKoHSoXvQ3j8KX0s9QCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180513182534526" id="blogsy-1526261553183.969" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="630" 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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-87992976712782400582018-05-05T15:30:00.001-07:002018-05-05T15:30:13.852-07:00In Praise Of Pointy Tools<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jfeuUw2RWFo/Wu4wcjwnJVI/AAAAAAAAP9U/VJ-mfixm0CQVRfFfRHm5cSh9GIicwyv4wCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180505152932508" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jfeuUw2RWFo/Wu4wcjwnJVI/AAAAAAAAP9U/VJ-mfixm0CQVRfFfRHm5cSh9GIicwyv4wCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180505152932508" id="blogsy-1525559411390.0361" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="868" alt=""></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> A friend asked me about stuffing tools for raised appliqué the other day. My immediate reaction was to mention "That Purple Thang" that I imagine most of us have bought at one time or another. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As I was turning the tiny points on his little small scissor holder today I realized that I had not thought to mention my all-time favorite tools to her. Big mistake....so, Eliza, if you are reading this...here are my favorite pointy tools. One has been used for many purposes since time immortal I imagine and one is relatively new to the market and I really like it very much.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the right is an almost 8 inch porcupine quill. They won over my heart when I discovered them. They are natural, sturdy and offer two points on each quill. One very,very pointy and sharp and one that is more rounded. They are available in many different lengths and can be thick or thin. I prefer thick quills between 7-9 inches and I buy mine from an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/159487620/multipack-6-8-thick-porcupine-quills?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=porcupine%20quills&ref=sr_gallery-1-11" target="_self" title="">ETSY vendor.</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> In the left is a new favorite that was originally designed for some sort of machining use. I bought my "Precision Turning Tool by RNK distributing" at our nearest Quality Sewing, but they are available online as well. Amazon seems to not offer them at the moment...but Nancys Notions and the <a href="http://rnkdistributing.com/products/Whats-New-From-RNK/Precision-Turning-Tool" target="_self" title="">RNK site </a>have them ready to ship. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">What I like about this tool is that it is made from metal but is not heavy and it s well balanced. I also really like the rounded point because it does not poke through the fabric (which could potentially make holes or break stitches). They are more expensive than any other turning tool I have, but in my very humble opinion they are worth it. Standard cost can be about 15.00 but when I bought mine at Quality Sewing it was in sale for about $11.00. This tool will last more than one lifetime, it turns points very well and there is not damage threat when you use it..it's a safer point tuner I think.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">These are my favorite tools. Of course they have joined my arsenal of "pointy tools"; joining "That Purple Thang" and my myriad collection of bamboo skewers and sewing awls. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Y'all know that I am a true gadget gal and I enjoy having tools that work well and also work the way I want and expect them to. Once I find what works for me I sort of stop looking for anything new...until the next "perfect tool" catches my magpie eye....like this RNK tool that managed to exceed my expectations. Porcupine quills also remain in my everyday use category...they just cannot be beat!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So....what are your favorite "pointy tools"? I am always enjoy seeing what other sewists use and like....</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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-20358505919469279482018-04-07T18:37:00.001-07:002018-04-07T18:37:27.477-07:00Adding A Bit Of 'Dazzle' To My Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UQ8NqadXytc/Wslx2pg5g7I/AAAAAAAAP8g/ML2chcetuZszC0SCpg9jToL-dfW8i5tEACHMYCw/s1888/Photo%2B20180407183440527" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UQ8NqadXytc/Wslx2pg5g7I/AAAAAAAAP8g/ML2chcetuZszC0SCpg9jToL-dfW8i5tEACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180407183440527" id="blogsy-1523151445440.7297" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="521"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">My friends are beginning to tease me just a bit about my thread obsession. I've always had it, but with all of the hand work I have been doing lately I am finding new ways to use some of the amazing new threads that have recently come to market. These little dazzlers are <a href="https://www.suespargo.com/store.php?cat=41" target="_blank" title="">Sue Spargo's line of 8w "Dazzle" </a>threads by <a href="https://www.wonderfil.ca/" target="_blank" title="">Wonderfil Threads</a>. 'Dazzle' is a rayon thread plied with two thin strands of holographic thread. The result is a thread that adds a subtle sparkle that is not overwhelmingly sparkly. A 12wt version of Dazzle is also available through Wonderfil, I might have preferred that thread size, but it is only available in larger spools - so I opted for the 8wt on the smaller, 50 yard, spools. When I need a thinner thread I have successful "un-plied" the thread as needed to suit my needs. It works well enough.</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">The "Dazzle" colors are rich and vibrant and the thread is surprisingly strong . Rayon threads have never been a personal favorite. In the past I have found many rayon thread to be too shiny for my taste and prone to fraying. As I learn more about how I like to use thread - and what works with what - rayon has become a bit more attractive as an accent. It pairs well with the matte cotton colors that I like to use. Now that I realize how I can twine colors together I am glad to have discovered this luscious line of thread. I have so much thread knowledge to explore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BhyTRcKrUb4/Wslx-APAmtI/AAAAAAAAP8k/0008WmweHw0M4vWoC9I2bG_WIQRiqI9ewCHMYCw/s1822/Photo%2B20180407183440780" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BhyTRcKrUb4/Wslx-APAmtI/AAAAAAAAP8k/0008WmweHw0M4vWoC9I2bG_WIQRiqI9ewCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180407183440780" id="blogsy-1523151445483.418" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="338"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Just feast your eyes on these smooth, shiny, sparklers. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Saturated color + a dose of glimmer +strength = a lot of fun.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Ys1_JaDcl4/WslyJKUXe4I/AAAAAAAAP8o/2maxDpGRgIcTvT-YIiZbufpdmgKBQCYCwCHMYCw/s1726/Photo%2B20180407183441144" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Ys1_JaDcl4/WslyJKUXe4I/AAAAAAAAP8o/2maxDpGRgIcTvT-YIiZbufpdmgKBQCYCwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180407183441144" id="blogsy-1523151445496.8052" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="485"></a></div><p> The image below is over exposed, but I wanted a close up of the ply. It was pouring rain so an outside photo was not a possibility! You can how nicely spaced the holographic twining is.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PT_Ms9E3b98/WslyNLbX5pI/AAAAAAAAP8s/zBMucvvtYN4-3PQY2BC4t5U4e2BukRfpgCHMYCw/s1489/Photo%2B20180407183441369" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PT_Ms9E3b98/WslyNLbX5pI/AAAAAAAAP8s/zBMucvvtYN4-3PQY2BC4t5U4e2BukRfpgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180407183441369" id="blogsy-1523151445477.7148" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below: I paired a wonderful, Wonderfil, Rich brown </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dazzle thread with a matte Sulky dark brown cotton in 12wt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just enough sparkle to accent the line rather than overpower it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x7NcqYuKS1g/WslyPcrQQ6I/AAAAAAAAP8w/WuzL7lhKZN4D8LVNwms4lzeW_hu_q_fmACHMYCw/s1068/Photo%2B20180407183441504" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x7NcqYuKS1g/WslyPcrQQ6I/AAAAAAAAP8w/WuzL7lhKZN4D8LVNwms4lzeW_hu_q_fmACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180407183441504" id="blogsy-1523151445484.2075" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="249"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">The photo below shows my other recent obsession. Solid colored fabrics and stripes. I find it fascinating as I observe how my my tastes and projects tend to morph as I age. My eyes, which have almost always favored the warm side of the color wheel, have been drawn like a magpie to to blues and cooler colored fabrics. I still have a strong aversion to many pastel colors. Most likely a hang-over bias that began in high school when so many of my classmates chose pastel colored dress for formal dances...while I chose deep, saturated colors like like burgundy, deep pink silk moIre and black silk. Maybe there is still a rebel left in me?!</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">Anyway, as I divest more and more of older stash of patterned fabrics I began to realize that I wanted to concentrate on using solids, textured fabrics (hand wovens, yarn-feed and the like) and stripes (of all things!). It is not easy to build new stash because of where I live, but, as luck would have it, <a href="http://www.islandquilter.com/" target="_blank" title="">Island Quilter,</a> has two monthly fabric clubs that suited my needs perfectly. How lucky is that?! Island Quilter has always been known as "the online place to shop for all things Kaffe Fassett", and they still do that, but when they were forced to close their brick and mortar store they upped their online presence and now offer more fabric clubs. I find their prices are awfully good.</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">For me, these clubs are quite a splurge. Each month I get five 1/2 yard cuts in solids and five 1/2 yard cuts of stripes (mostly Kaffe Fassett). It will happily build my palette of possibilities as I whittle down my stashes of fabrics that no longer 'bring me as much joy " as they once did. I find it exhilarating to give away fabric to my sewing-mates who have always so generously shared with me. I wish I was wealthy - I would live to be able buy presents to surprise my friends with...it would be so much fun! So - the photo below is "not quite color correct" look at what this month's post brought me way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ihYXStuc1VA/WslyVKhUEII/AAAAAAAAP80/HE_-QfVjK_gcPCP7Ay2MFiNwMlaajpOyQCHMYCw/s1687/Photo%2B20180407183441797" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ihYXStuc1VA/WslyVKhUEII/AAAAAAAAP80/HE_-QfVjK_gcPCP7Ay2MFiNwMlaajpOyQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180407183441797" id="blogsy-1523151445477.1074" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="535" 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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-42968693788552642752018-03-30T19:01:00.001-07:002018-03-30T19:01:19.089-07:00Thread Matters and Easter Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2e_v-gCfuzY/Wr7qHWnMooI/AAAAAAAAP7M/onUIq1rzTuAj0zEtG1pJjTohlRN-Z4X6ACHMYCw/s1430/Photo%2B20180330185256394" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2e_v-gCfuzY/Wr7qHWnMooI/AAAAAAAAP7M/onUIq1rzTuAj0zEtG1pJjTohlRN-Z4X6ACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185256394" id="blogsy-1522461677119.5413" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="501"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> My enchantmnt with embroidery continues unabated. Who knew?! I recently finished this 14" square; my interpretation of a pattern from Kathy Schmitz' book "Stitches From The Garden". She has another new book coming out soon called "<a href="http://" target="_blank" title="">Stitches For The Yuletide"</a>. I like her books because the designs can so easily be made your own. I have been working on some original designs (my own) lately and am looking forward to trying one of them soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0kfxNsOfzQQ/Wr7qVYdEjHI/AAAAAAAAP7Q/VTVXUJivInMoj3wn8XLxRkNilEyRRvhcgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180330185256842" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0kfxNsOfzQQ/Wr7qVYdEjHI/AAAAAAAAP7Q/VTVXUJivInMoj3wn8XLxRkNilEyRRvhcgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185256842" id="blogsy-1522461677065.05" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="609"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">For quite a few years now I have been a fan of <a href="http://www.wonderfilonline.com/index.php?language" target="_self" title="">Wonderfil threads</a>. My delight began innocently enough when I tried their luscious cotton thread called Konfetti. It's a 50 wt and is comparable to Superior Threads Masterpiece 50 wt cotton and Aurifil 50wt cotton, Konfetti has a lustrous, silky feel. For the record, I am also a fan of Masterpiece and Aurifil threads, but Wonderfil has developed some really unique thread lines and I cannot help jumping on their fan-wagon. I think that they have a unique line up of threads with weights suitable for embellishment and embroidery (my thing is hand work, but they work just as well for machine embroidery. I plan to write a series of posts about their threads as I add to my collection (aka my thread palette).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BXShH4HhKFo/Wr7qchFeYNI/AAAAAAAAP7U/YPdcL-rRchYSdU4OhaMOgi4rx8S2iwJNwCHMYCw/s1913/Photo%2B20180330185257214" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BXShH4HhKFo/Wr7qchFeYNI/AAAAAAAAP7U/YPdcL-rRchYSdU4OhaMOgi4rx8S2iwJNwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185257214" id="blogsy-1522461677133.1035" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="395"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Wonderfil is the company that produces some of Sue Spargos thread lines. <a href="https://www.suespargo.com/store.php?cat=21" target="_blank" title="">Eleganza</a> is a radiant perle cotton embroidery thread on wound on spools rather than the familiar ball format. Their perle cottons are also offered in the familiar ball style as well. Eleganza is offered in sizes 3,5 and 8 and is available in a wide range of solids and variegated. It can make your project sing. I fell in love with the threads several years ago, but never anticipated that the ultimate "trophy thread collection" would one day live with me! I am now pursuing a rayon line called <a href="https://www.suespargo.com/store.php?cat=41" target="_blank" title="">Dazzle</a> that will be perfect for highlighting areas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WpWRCvFZsGw/Wr7qoiyMJKI/AAAAAAAAP7Y/0oxAjnLJHykdCHhUcHDKRVEm4YJ5mkjlgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180330185258250" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WpWRCvFZsGw/Wr7qoiyMJKI/AAAAAAAAP7Y/0oxAjnLJHykdCHhUcHDKRVEm4YJ5mkjlgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185258250" id="blogsy-1522461677131.273" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://redthreadstudio.com/pages/sue-spargos-eleganza-perle-cotton-8-thread-club-start-anytime" target="_blank" title="">Red Thread Studio </a>is also an excellent thread resource. They offer a Sue Spargo Eleganza monthly thread program with quite a few options. This kind of monthly program makes collecting this thread easier financially</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> My favorite weight threads to use for embroidery are 12 and 8. I have been using <a href="https://redrockthreads.com/sulky-thread/sulky-petites.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjwwPfVBRBiEiwAdkM0HYlsgWbe1PvszbXSCSnZa76hMaBYtsIevFxb-cbQUvqevwNU4PjD_RoCykgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" title="">Sulky Petites in size 12</a> for some years now. It is excellent quality and I love the spool size of their 'Petites'. I will soon be adding some of Wonderfil's brand of 12wt cotton to my collection - they call it '<a href="https://redrockthreads.com/wonderfil-thread/wonderfil-spagetti.asp" target="_blank" title="">Spaghetti</a>'.<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Below is an example of the 8wt Eleganza thread on the left and Sulky Petite size 12 on the right</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j6_Reu4sueI/Wr7q1vxp1EI/AAAAAAAAP7c/i9DJJHbXpVMPESWLvfN8lZYL9_Mma4gCQCHMYCw/s1984/Photo%2B20180330185258676" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j6_Reu4sueI/Wr7q1vxp1EI/AAAAAAAAP7c/i9DJJHbXpVMPESWLvfN8lZYL9_Mma4gCQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185258676" id="blogsy-1522461677083.135" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a><div style="text-align: justify;">The thread in the picture below is another new favorite. It I enjoy twining it with a 12wt thread onto a single needle. It adds just the right am unit of sparkle...not too much and not too little. What can I say? I cannot help myself! I bought my small spools at <a href="https://redthreadstudio.com/products/cosmo-shabon-dama-thread" target="_blank" title="">Red Thread Studio </a>.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zqIhRmMrl2s/Wr7rCLbdLpI/AAAAAAAAP7g/M1yWFRPFp5wcak9JZ2WCuVjqnDCO64KJACHMYCw/s1955/Photo%2B20180330185259123" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zqIhRmMrl2s/Wr7rCLbdLpI/AAAAAAAAP7g/M1yWFRPFp5wcak9JZ2WCuVjqnDCO64KJACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185259123" id="blogsy-1522461677099.2769" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="516"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below: The full extent of my small Shabon-Dama collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lv4pYKVM5Xw/Wr7rMhaqo0I/AAAAAAAAP7o/HLSEXpyDDD44ezYfyccgD3Haq34NMgFAwCHMYCw/s1953/Photo%2B20180330185259408" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lv4pYKVM5Xw/Wr7rMhaqo0I/AAAAAAAAP7o/HLSEXpyDDD44ezYfyccgD3Haq34NMgFAwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185259408" id="blogsy-1522461677105.2024" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="635"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing everyone a very happy Easter weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that the Easter Bunny fills your basket with joy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UaeOfynMzxI/Wr7raJEOH7I/AAAAAAAAP7w/jhP44TfixY4VgugP7XRtApjx6eFKSKUCgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180330185259921" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UaeOfynMzxI/Wr7raJEOH7I/AAAAAAAAP7w/jhP44TfixY4VgugP7XRtApjx6eFKSKUCgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185259921" id="blogsy-1522461677102.186" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="661"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2e_v-gCfuzY/Wr7qHWnMooI/AAAAAAAAP7M/onUIq1rzTuAj0zEtG1pJjTohlRN-Z4X6ACHMYCw/s1430/Photo%2B20180330185256394" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mfVOygKSuFw/Wr7r62ncijI/AAAAAAAAP8A/w8ZaX94hN7Es56x4oIDLL0WJIeB_2Q0pQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180330185301108" id="blogsy-1522461677069.7573" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="501" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-76111571370229413082018-03-03T19:05:00.001-08:002018-03-03T19:05:09.639-08:00Sometimes Doing Nothing Is Productive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rCXMn8PCr4s/WptiAamjLwI/AAAAAAAAP5s/Oko79UjZ_zAyNcuyQG9Mt21Qlxs3XL-VACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180303190251579" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rCXMn8PCr4s/WptiAamjLwI/AAAAAAAAP5s/Oko79UjZ_zAyNcuyQG9Mt21Qlxs3XL-VACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180303190251579" id="blogsy-1520132707674.474" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="669"></a><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><em><u>A bag of soon-to-be-divested fabric and books</u></em></font><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><p style="text-align: justify;">I have not produced much lately, partially because my small sewing area is just too messy and chaotic right now. I have always preferred tidy, but in the past I have been able to work amidst clutter and fabric piles. The older I become, though, the more my "clutter-piles" bother me. Although I cannot control anyone else's clutter (i.e. DH), I can try to control my own! I feel strangled by "stuff" and so it is time for ......</p></div><p style="text-align: justify;">...... another round of serious "clear-the-clutter". I am bagging fabric and books that need new homes and I am trying to be a bit more ruthless than I have been in past. My tastes have morphed, and I think that I have identified the new directions that I want to explore. The photo above is a nearly filled bag, with another 3-4 bags in the works, of things that will soon be re-homed. I enjoy taking my "no-longer-needed" things to our monthly guild "Sewcials". We generally have an "aweful-raffle" with the proceeds helping to offset the room rental fees. I enjoy giving things away.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was tired after work this week...it's only two, much enjoyed and appreciated, days a week, but two days can sometimes feel like five days used to. It takes me some time to regain energy. I decided that I would take this week "off" and just let the days unfold. A break from feeling as if I needed to accomplish anything. I embroidered, I cleaned, I baked, I read, and I took a delightful nap.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZyeEJ6YVpJE/WptiMwI6_rI/AAAAAAAAP5w/dMuync4BvJgCOHBNUOwbw-yGezdSbfaTQCHMYCw/s1969/Photo%2B20180303190251857" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZyeEJ6YVpJE/WptiMwI6_rI/AAAAAAAAP5w/dMuync4BvJgCOHBNUOwbw-yGezdSbfaTQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180303190251857" id="blogsy-1520132707688.8638" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="594"></a><span style="text-align: justify;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><p style="text-align: justify;">This afternoon I went into my sewing area expecting to simply fill bags with 'no-longer-needed' things. I need space more than things right now. As I put some woven cotton fabric with trees into one of the bags I paused and thought "that would make great kitchen towels". I took it back out of the bag and set it aside. I have had this fabric since the late 80's or early 90's and I have no idea what I thought I would use it for or where or when I bought it. I also uncovered and set aside yardage of vintage 1950's Sears toweling that I had purchased several years ago. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of my least favorite sewing tasks is hemming...of any kind. Can you believe that this was the only reason that this lovely toweling had gone unused?! With all of the new high-tech micro cottons, micro-fiber, and new forms of super absorbent fabrics that are available these days, nothing, in my opinion, beats flour sack, or other forms of all cotton, old school, kitchen toweling. Look at this lovely, thirsty, vintage toweling! The new stuff just does not feel the same.<br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q3Q3Zgsdm1U/WptiYtPYfZI/AAAAAAAAP50/Ip7_gbHEVDUiQw6STHfshuP-pOPHcamTgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180303190252149" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q3Q3Zgsdm1U/WptiYtPYfZI/AAAAAAAAP50/Ip7_gbHEVDUiQw6STHfshuP-pOPHcamTgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180303190252149" id="blogsy-1520132707748.823" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="657" alt=""></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: justify;">I have had a really relaxing week. No plans meant no pressure. No pressure meant just doing what felt right at the time, and doing what felt right garnered me a half dozen new, thirsty, feel-good, kitchen towels...along with some much needed divesting ...which is still under way. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I think that we can all benefit from 'not-doing' sometimes. I think we all need to take some time, once in awhile, to day-dream; to simply be in the moment with no plans, no pressure, no feelings of being obligated to anyone or anything. We need to allow some time in our busy lives to simple unfold as they will. I have found this to be a very satisfying few days. I have accomplished more than I thought I would and I feel happy and relaxed. I am ready to divest some more......maybe tomorrow...or then again maybe not?</p></div></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><ul> <li>Do you take time to day dream?</li> <li>Do you enjoy letting a day unfold without making or having any plans?</li> <li>What are your favorite ways to relax? </li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am working on an embroidered piece that has been time-consuming..but completion is in sight. I seem to have fallen deeper in love with hand work. It makes me happy and keeps my hands busy during the evening "tube-time".</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </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...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy...a great little app for IPad...c2006-2018 mzjohansen musingcrowdesigns</a></div>mzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-14732866636792910012018-02-23T13:00:00.001-08:002018-02-23T13:00:40.641-08:00Lowland Snow 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0wpmkiWtyzQ/WpCAZRO4b-I/AAAAAAAAP5A/TmPAcxbKU8MkwtJq9XUUPoPQJa0X05FMgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180223125744531" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0wpmkiWtyzQ/WpCAZRO4b-I/AAAAAAAAP5A/TmPAcxbKU8MkwtJq9XUUPoPQJa0X05FMgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180223125744531" id="blogsy-1519419638707.6855" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="634"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">For most people snow is just a big nuisance and I understand that. It IS a nuisance, especially if you have to navigate on icy, snow covered, roads. In our county many of the roads are private, ergo, plowing is the responsibility of the owner/owners. That's more than a nuisance! It's hard, cold, work!</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;">I love snow...at least I do when I can stay safe and warm at home! I love the beauty of a snow covered landscape. Snow reminds me of my New England roots and the fun of sledding, skating, snow-man-building and angels-in-the-snow (which I still enjoy). When I see snow it is like my psyche takes a deep sigh of enjoyment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cj-QF5pWF7w/WpCAe_neC5I/AAAAAAAAP5E/4wVTQcdu5rs5ZFWbuQRwX7Z_n21_JVbVgCHMYCw/s1750/Photo%2B20180223125744791" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cj-QF5pWF7w/WpCAe_neC5I/AAAAAAAAP5E/4wVTQcdu5rs5ZFWbuQRwX7Z_n21_JVbVgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180223125744791" id="blogsy-1519419638793.779" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="568"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Where I live snow has become relatively uncommon, so when it happens I like to go out and have a look at nature's work. It won't last long, but long enough to upset work and school plans I am sure. We have more flurries today, but temperatures are already on the rise, but low nighttime temperatures will make for dicey morning drives. Then, in the blink of an eye, the snow will be gone. Daffodils, crocus and hyacinths will be brightening fields and yards and we will be celebrating the natural glories of Spring.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gec_LaUBknQ/WpCAqOpmWdI/AAAAAAAAP5I/ZSzUfWdiCM0uGExiqj7AeJ9iHNryoL2vgCHMYCw/s1696/Photo%2B20180223125745048" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gec_LaUBknQ/WpCAqOpmWdI/AAAAAAAAP5I/ZSzUfWdiCM0uGExiqj7AeJ9iHNryoL2vgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180223125745048" id="blogsy-1519419638734.3718" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> So just for a couple of days I am going to enjoy the snow, watching the bird feeders ("my" Flickers are back!) and kicking back to enjoy another small slice of a delicious <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/i-finally-got-my-bundt-cake-out-of-its-pan-heres-how/" target="_self" title="">lemon-curd filled buttermilk cake</a> I made yesterday! (the recipe came from The Seattle Times and called for Myers Lemons but I used regular ones)...it is an excellent recipe!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NcGMo6LD2j4/WpCAyBhLFMI/AAAAAAAAP5M/qKXYhXu2SoMYW2LQA-P3eBfGbTV8uN-MACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20180223125745743" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NcGMo6LD2j4/WpCAyBhLFMI/AAAAAAAAP5M/qKXYhXu2SoMYW2LQA-P3eBfGbTV8uN-MACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20180223125745743" id="blogsy-1519419638732.3796" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="628"></a></div><p> Whatever weather you prefer and are currently enjoying, take some time to enjoy nature's amazing, incomparable beauty today.</p><p> PS: I finally a knit brocade dress last week. No photo yet. I started it more than a year ago and made all kinds of hideous mistakes since it was my first "make" from a <u><strong><em>very</em></strong></u> stretchy fabric. I had to figure out how to make it useable and not waste the relatively pricey fabric. Now, it is a basic, but comfortable and wearable dress.</p><p>PPS: Hand work seems to prevail right now. 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