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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
John wrote:
On Feb 8, 3:56 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: John wrote: On Feb 7, 6:29 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: John wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...29010013129330 John WOW!!! Wonderful work and such a good idea to use up small scraps. -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx I looked over your site, that is a stunning blue/green top shown on the first page of your recent projects. Thanks, that was a fun project and I have worn the jacket several times. I have to make a set of Tai- chi outfits for my wife and myself, and that reminds me of the top with Frog Buttons. I better get busy on them now that I have gotten some inspiration. John I wasn't going for authentic Asian style, I just liked that pattern because, while it had some shaping, it didn't have lots of seams breaking up the print. I competed another jacket using the same pattern, in Glen plaid printed silk in shades of ivory and navy blue. Pictures eventually... -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx Not that it looks Authentic Asian Style. I just noticed the loop construction of the closures, and that is the same style of closure as used on Tai-Chi clothing, but theirs is over lapping, with that style of loop, but with a knotted element in the anchor point, and that is on my honey do list. Perhaps this will get you started: http://www.sewingconnection.com/sc10ball.htm And, seriously, making the narrow tubing with Claire Shaeffer's method (demonstrated on my site) works wonderfully well. You can produce extremely narrow, very strong tubing. It was a quiet prod to myself, to get going on my list of things that must be done soon. John Yeah, I need one of those prods myself... -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
On Feb 8, 7:31*pm, "BEI Design"
wrote: John wrote: On Feb 8, 3:56 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: John wrote: On Feb 7, 6:29 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: John wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...29010013129330 John WOW!!! Wonderful work and such a good idea to use up small scraps. -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx I looked over your site, that is a stunning blue/green top shown on the first page of your recent projects. Thanks, that was a fun project and I have worn the jacket several times. I have to make a set of Tai- chi outfits for my wife and myself, and that reminds me of the top with Frog Buttons. I better get busy on them now that I have gotten some inspiration. John I wasn't going for authentic Asian style, I just liked that pattern because, while it had some shaping, it didn't have lots of seams breaking up the print. I competed another jacket using the same pattern, in Glen plaid printed silk in shades of ivory and navy blue. Pictures eventually... -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx Not that it looks Authentic Asian Style. I just noticed the loop construction of the closures, and that is the same style of closure as used on Tai-Chi clothing, but theirs is over lapping, with that style of loop, but with a knotted element in the anchor point, and that is on my honey do list. Perhaps this will get you started:http://www.sewingconnection.com/sc10ball.htm And, seriously, making the narrow tubing with Claire Shaeffer's method (demonstrated on my site) works wonderfully well. *You can produce extremely narrow, very strong tubing. * * * * * * * * *It was a quiet prod to myself, to get going on my list of things that must be done soon. John Yeah, I need one of those prods myself... -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx Thanks for that link. I tried to find them ready made but that looks easy enough. There are 8 per top and that is a tot of 16. shold be a good days work. John |
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
John wrote:
On Feb 8, 7:31 pm, "BEI Design" Perhaps this will get you started:http://www.sewingconnection.com/sc10ball.htm And, seriously, making the narrow tubing with Claire Shaeffer's method (demonstrated on my site) works wonderfully well. You can produce extremely narrow, very strong tubing. Thanks for that link. I tried to find them ready made but that looks easy enough. There are 8 per top and that is a tot of 16. shold be a good days work. John You're welcome. Here is another one you might find useful: http://perfectpatterns.tripod.com/frogs.html Pretty much the same ball instructions, with the addition of a frog pattern. My motto is, one can never have too many bookmarked sites. ;-} -- Beverly http://ickes.us/default.aspx |
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
Juno B wrote:
On 2/7/2010 5:39 PM, John wrote: Here is a picture of three grocery bags that I made for a charity fund raiser for my wife's favorite charity. They are made out of a whole bunch of diagonal 2 color squares that I have left over from another series of projects. I put a pocket in the middle of the front between the straps, to use up some more of these darn squares. It is identified by the horizontal burgundy trim piece between the straps. They are fairly easy to do if you have a bunch of squares of whatever color around from quilting projects, or can make some from leftover clothing scraps. They just need to be sewn together and then quilted and then the quilted pieces are cut and sewn together into the bag. Serge the interior seams, and then sew down the serged seams to the sides and bind the top edge and put on a set of padded handles. The bottom is a separate piece of heavy black cotton canvas that is quilted and sewn to the bottom sides of the bags. I use that for the bottom as it doesn't show the wear as much as the thin cotton of the squares. You should use a sturdy machine or at least a jeans needle and go slow when you are doing those seams. They are somewhat thick. You will break a needle if you don't. Here is the picture. http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...29010013129330 John More good things, John. To pretty for grocery shopping. Juno Everything he makes is both beautiful and useful. Another win, John! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
On Feb 9, 3:54*am, Kate XXXXXX
wrote: Juno B wrote: On 2/7/2010 5:39 PM, John wrote: Here is a picture of three grocery bags that I made for a charity fund raiser for my wife's favorite charity. They are made out of a whole bunch of diagonal 2 color squares that I have left over from another series of projects. I put a pocket in the middle of the front between the straps, to use up some more of these darn squares. It is identified by the horizontal burgundy trim piece between the straps. They are fairly easy to do if you have a bunch of squares of whatever color around from quilting projects, or can make some from leftover clothing scraps. They just need to be sewn together and then quilted and then the quilted pieces are cut and sewn together into the bag. Serge the interior seams, and then sew down the serged seams to the sides and bind the top edge and put on a set of padded handles. The bottom is a separate piece of heavy black cotton canvas that is quilted and sewn to the bottom sides of the bags. I use that for the bottom as it doesn't show the wear as much as the thin cotton of the squares. You should use a sturdy machine or at least a jeans needle and go slow when you are doing those seams. They are somewhat thick. You will break a needle if you don't. Here is the picture. http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...29010013129330 John More good things, John. To pretty for grocery shopping. Juno Everything he makes is both beautiful and useful. Another win, John! * -- Kate *XXXXXX *R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttonshttp://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! Hi Kate, and thanks.I haven't posted here for awhile. Back to doing clothing in a serious way, to the detriment of my quilting output. If I could only find a happy balance. How do you do it? I get consumed by a particular thing and follow it to the exclusion of everything else. My wife said I am monomaniacal, but I think I am focused. Then there is the woodworking. Another obsession that takes hold. So many directions, so little time. John |
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
John wrote:
On Feb 9, 3:54 am, Kate XXXXXX wrote: Juno B wrote: On 2/7/2010 5:39 PM, John wrote: Here is a picture of three grocery bags that I made for a charity fund raiser for my wife's favorite charity. They are made out of a whole bunch of diagonal 2 color squares that I have left over from another series of projects. I put a pocket in the middle of the front between the straps, to use up some more of these darn squares. It is identified by the horizontal burgundy trim piece between the straps. They are fairly easy to do if you have a bunch of squares of whatever color around from quilting projects, or can make some from leftover clothing scraps. They just need to be sewn together and then quilted and then the quilted pieces are cut and sewn together into the bag. Serge the interior seams, and then sew down the serged seams to the sides and bind the top edge and put on a set of padded handles. The bottom is a separate piece of heavy black cotton canvas that is quilted and sewn to the bottom sides of the bags. I use that for the bottom as it doesn't show the wear as much as the thin cotton of the squares. You should use a sturdy machine or at least a jeans needle and go slow when you are doing those seams. They are somewhat thick. You will break a needle if you don't. Here is the picture. http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...29010013129330 John More good things, John. To pretty for grocery shopping. Juno Everything he makes is both beautiful and useful. Another win, John! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttonshttp://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! Hi Kate, and thanks.I haven't posted here for awhile. Back to doing clothing in a serious way, to the detriment of my quilting output. If I could only find a happy balance. How do you do it? I get consumed by a particular thing and follow it to the exclusion of everything else. My wife said I am monomaniacal, but I think I am focused. Then there is the woodworking. Another obsession that takes hold. So many directions, so little time. John I haven't done any serious quilting for way too long! HOWEVER, this week I get to combine the quilting with making historical costume, when I make a quilted body lining for a tail coat! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full.
BEI Design wrote:
John wrote: On Feb 8, 3:56 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: John wrote: On Feb 7, 6:29 pm, "BEI Design" wrote: John wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...29010013129330 John WOW!!! Wonderful work and such a good idea to use up small scraps. -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx I looked over your site, that is a stunning blue/green top shown on the first page of your recent projects. Thanks, that was a fun project and I have worn the jacket several times. I have to make a set of Tai- chi outfits for my wife and myself, and that reminds me of the top with Frog Buttons. I better get busy on them now that I have gotten some inspiration. John I wasn't going for authentic Asian style, I just liked that pattern because, while it had some shaping, it didn't have lots of seams breaking up the print. I competed another jacket using the same pattern, in Glen plaid printed silk in shades of ivory and navy blue. Pictures eventually... -- Beverlyhttp://ickes.us/default.aspx Not that it looks Authentic Asian Style. I just noticed the loop construction of the closures, and that is the same style of closure as used on Tai-Chi clothing, but theirs is over lapping, with that style of loop, but with a knotted element in the anchor point, and that is on my honey do list. Perhaps this will get you started: http://www.sewingconnection.com/sc10ball.htm And, seriously, making the narrow tubing with Claire Shaeffer's method (demonstrated on my site) works wonderfully well. You can produce extremely narrow, very strong tubing. I can vouch for that! I hung a 7 layer chiffon dress of chiffon straps made Claire's way! Worked a treat. It was a quiet prod to myself, to get going on my list of things that must be done soon. John Yeah, I need one of those prods myself... I need three... And a stack of those round flat tuits rather than the square and triangular ones I seem to have right now! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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