An Item of Mostly Girly Silliness

Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat "Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...73421339137154

John

On Aug 23, 1:39*pm, John wrote:
Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link: *http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734...

John

"Girly silliness"??? No, it can't be, because I'm not a girly-girl
and I like it.
Besides, it's practical.

Sherry

John wrote:
Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat "Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...73421339137154

John

It is lovely BUT who would ever dare to use it as its name implies? Not
I!

--
Rita L. in MA One Eyed Mutant Ninja Quilter :-)

Actually, I love it. It's a perfect sewing room accessory!

On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:39:09 -0700 (PDT), John
wrote:

Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...73421339137154

Carole D. - Retired and loving it in the foothills of NW Georgia

My quilts, crafts, QIs, and more - http://home.windstream.net/caroledoyle

Love it, love it, love it. John, as good as all your work is, this may
be my favorite thing you've ever made.

Sunny
dying for a girly wastepaper basket

On Aug 23, 3:37*pm, "Rita L. in MA" wrote:
John wrote:
Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link: *http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734...

John

It is lovely BUT who would ever dare to use it as its name implies? *Not
I!

--
Rita L. in MA One Eyed Mutant Ninja Quilter :-)

This is one of my wife's reservations. It would best be used in a
setting of dry refuse, rather than for pealing fruit or other not so
dry endeavors. Although, It can be washed in the machine and restored
to pristine condition, as may be needed. She is slowly coming around
as she just told me that she is liking it more and more as she sees it
in place in her office. He, He, He.
John

On Aug 23, 3:58*pm, Sunny wrote:
Love it, love it, love it. John, as good as all your work is, this may
be my favorite thing you've ever made.

Sunny
dying for a girly wastepaper basket

It really was pretty easy to do. It took one full day to do it, from
start to finish. I used the stiffest Pellon interfacing, and a poly
batting under the quilt top, and a wheat colored canvas for the
interior. I made and quilted the entire cylinder, and then joined the
ends. that made it much easier to quilt as a flat piece, rather than
as a tube. I suggest a Jeans Needle for everything except the top
piecing. There is kind of a struggle, folding all that mass of fabric,
when attaching the bottom to the completed cylinder, but slow and easy
wins the race. I graded the various layers by cutting them to size,
just like on clothing construction, and that helped reduce the bulk. I
am going to make myself one, (of a Manly nature), out of some civil
war fabric in a completely different pattern, but the same dimensions.
I envision it's usage at the end of the cutting table, on the floor,
to handle all the larger cutoffs, of whatever I am working on. The
waste baskets, in use in my sewing room, are all hardwood, and much to
heavy when judged against the lightness of this one. I think that they
would be a great addition to any sewing area, as most of the wastage
is dry, and wouldn't bother the fabric. You could, of course, place a
plastic liner bag within and solve that problem if it is one. Give it
a go, and I think you will have fun.
John

I enjoyed looking at your bags and the waste basket.
Barbara in SC
"John" wrote in message
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Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat "Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...73421339137154

John

On Aug 23, 6:25*pm, "Bobbie Sews More" wrote:
I enjoyed looking at your bags and the waste basket.
Barbara in SC"John" wrote in message

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Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734...

John

Thanks a bag full. I am having fun doing them.
John

I love that John. What a great gift idea.
May I use it?

--
Di
I'm creative! You can't expect me to be neat too.
Vic Australia

"John" wrote in message
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Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags
this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be
considered somewhat "Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when
she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of
hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next,
latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I
hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is
known for. Or at least quirkiness.
The link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...73421339137154

John