tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61475161970958221822024-03-14T02:35:13.885-07:00So Suesewing, knitting, and quilting...Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-53289980632691495622016-01-14T21:51:00.000-08:002016-01-14T21:51:51.242-08:00Fabric Shopping Spree - Tokyo and Taipei Hello readers! Happy New Year! I haven't been very active here, have I? Life has just been so busy, but that's not a good enough excuse. I got a very nice note from a reader the other day, and she inspired me to write again -- thank you, Silvia!<br />
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I have been wanting to share with you the amazing trip my husband and my toddler went on October of 2015. We went to Japan! We actually did! That was a dream come to true. The entire trip was all about fabric. I know, my husband is pretty awesome. <br />
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Below is a list of fabric related places that we visited:<br />
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<b>Yoko's Quilt Party Store</b>: Yes, I had a private lesson with Yoko Saito! I couldn't believe it either. Her store was gorgeous, Yoko was so nice and patient, and they had a translator there the entire time to assist me. <br />
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Yoko Saito's Store. </div>
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My husband did all the navigating and searching. </div>
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I knew we were at the right place when I saw this sign. </div>
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Dream come true! But don't ask me what I learned; I may need to refresh my memory :) </div>
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I was able to purchase several kits to make these projects. </div>
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They even had instructions in English available. </div>
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<b>Nippori Fabric Town</b></div>
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I have heard amazing things about visiting Nippori and the very famous Tomato. We took the JR line and arrived about 45 minutes later. The entire area was very quiet and my fear came true. Most shops, including Tomato, were closed for some sort of holiday. I was disappointed, but my husband simply looked at me and said "Well, guess we will have to come back again tomorrow!" So we did, and I am so glad we did. </div>
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There isn't many sit-down restaurants at Nippori, so I suggest you grab lunch from the train station when you arrive. </div>
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I seriously can live off of this. So delicious. </div>
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Desserts.</div>
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<i>Best</i> rice ball with red bean pasta. </div>
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This was the first store we visited. It carried so many Libery prints in small cuts. I was in heaven. </div>
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Most shops have even the tiniest scrap packaged so well. </div>
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This is one of the Tomato store. It had so many double gauze. I purchased several kinds to make dresses for my daughter. </div>
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<b>Yuzawaya </b>located on the 11th floor of Takashimaya department, which was just across from our hotel. I can't tell you how many times I "stopped by" this store. This particular store carried everything. </div>
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The bottom row is by a famous Japanese designer. I bought the entire collection. </div>
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These were my selections 30 minutes later...</div>
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They had yarn too! I was way too distracted by all the fabric, a very bored husband, and a crying toddler that I couldn't focus on yarn! </div>
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Yes... another fabric shop. Okadaya. They carry lots of Libery fabric. </div>
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Prior to Japan, we also stopped by Taiwan. While we were there, we also stopped by a few fabric places. Com'on~! Are you surprised!? </div>
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I really enjoyed fabric shopping in Taiwan as well. It really helped that I read this book in advance of the trip. It suggested stores to shop at and that really make the experience more pleasant. Many Japanese prints were more affordable in Taiwan than Japan. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.averbforkeepingwarm.com/products/endless-summer-tunic">Summer Tunic Dress </a>was a bit harder than I expected. It took me awhile to "fake" serge around all the seams. I love the dress and the pattern, but some photos/diagrams would have helped. I highly recommend this pattern and know that you love the finish project!<br />
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-6838008789088117902015-07-18T09:29:00.002-07:002015-07-18T09:29:36.968-07:00Busy Sewing I have been busy sewing children's clothing these days! I go through phases where I am either super into knitting or sewing, and I have shifted into sewing. This is quite exciting as I get to work with my new sewing machine<br />
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Here are some cute pants I made for my toddler and her friends at school. You can add elastic to the hem of the leg pieces to turn them into baby bloomers, but I thought it's cuter this way. <br />
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Cray Commute fabric from Japan. </div>
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Happy Birthday hats for a special kid who has a birthday coming up. </div>
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There are more shorts in the hamper waiting to be washed. These are the most perfect short to sew for little toddlers! </div>
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I finally made a pair of men's socks! I just have the worse luck with men's sock, but then I discovered the great <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-ribbed-socks">Basic Ribbed Socks</a> by Kate Atherley! This is a simple but fun pattern to knit. The socks came out beautiful and super stretchy, which is perfect for large feet.<br />
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Some of my goodies from Stitches West. Those two shawl buttons were from Yoth - just too cute!</div>
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I also got enough yarn to make the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/iwo">Iwo</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cameo-8">Cameo</a> shawl. I may have purchased a few skeins of yarn from <a href="http://www.missbabs.com/">Miss Babs</a>. </div>
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One photo shows that you can buy a pair of premade socks for $15. And the other photo shows that a ball of yarn to knit a pair of socks is also $15. So.... what did I buy? Two skeins of yarn, of course! I thought that was really funny. </div>
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I also made sure I stopped by the <a href="http://garmentdistrictnyc.com/">Garment District</a>. It was really fun to walk down streets full of fabric stores. Most of the stores were closed on Sunday (when I was there) and they carry a small collection of quilting fabrics. The best part of my visit was meeting students who are studying fashion design at schools nearby. </div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-78185942940829349042015-01-18T21:52:00.002-08:002015-01-18T21:52:42.457-08:00Socks, Socks, and More Socks!I usually have a very hard time making socks because my gauge never seem to be right, and I just really don't want to make socks using size 00 needles! I mean really!? That's just crazy.<br />
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I found this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lana-grossa-meilenweit-100-fantasy">Meilenweit 100 Fantasy</a> sock yarn I had from years ago and just fell in love knitting socks! I used size 1 needle (magic loop), and my gauge was perfect! I really enjoy working with self striping yarn because they keep the project interesting. The colors remind me of sorbet? See for yourself.<br />
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It was so fun knitting this pair sock that I immediately casted on another pair! I used <a href="http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-i-make-socks.html">Susan B Anderson's "How I make sock"</a> free pattern. 64 stitches fit my feet perfect. This yarn is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns">TwistedLimone</a> -- one word: LOVE.<br />
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I just realized how many sock yarns I have! I guess I just always knew I had a thing for socks? :)</div>
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My project is featured in the table of contents too! You see that bunny mug rug in the center? </div>
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I had a blast working with the publisher; they were so great to work with. </div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-85160701403806724252014-12-19T20:00:00.000-08:002014-12-31T14:51:04.890-08:00Knitting BugIt must be December because I have been knitting nonstop. I go through phases every year; I am either super into quilting or knitting. I think the weather has something to do with it. I recently came across this "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/50-Yards-Fun-Knitting-Scrap/dp/1604683031">50 Yards of Fun, Knitting Toys from Scrap Yarn</a>" book by Rebecca Danger. It's perfect for scrap yarn we all have around the house. I love how these projects are so small so you get this instant gratification and that they are portable. I bought two copies: one to keep and one for our annual white elephant. There is something special about carrying my basket of scrap yarn and making good use of them. <br />
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Here is a little monkey I finished. </div>
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Love this fish on my friend's Christmas tree :)</div>
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I have also started a robot that I was hoping to gift along with the fish, but it's missing two legs. I am also knitting another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SoSue/daphne-and-delilah-the-momma-and-baby-monster">mama and baby monster</a>, and I picked up my sock project as well. We will see how much knitting I get done!</div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-46274367335573010652014-11-21T22:07:00.001-08:002014-11-21T22:07:28.683-08:00Slouchy Hat for Toddler Girls The weather has gotten a lot colder in the area so my little one needs a few more hats to keep her little head warm. Of course I jump on the chance to make them vs. buying store made ones. I had a hard time coming up with anything cute through Ravelry, but found this adorable <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amour-slouchy">Amour Slouchy Hat</a> through etsy. It's a super easy pattern to follow; I finished the whole thing in one weekend! I feel like I spent more time waiting for the hat to block than to knit it!<br />
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Ok. Is she not the most adorable little girl in that hat?!</div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-24702765939222801802014-11-17T21:43:00.000-08:002014-11-17T21:43:25.435-08:00Amish QuiltsI have been fascinated by Amish quilts and spent a lot of time learning and searching for information about them. Apparently you can find Amish quilts mostly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.<br />
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The San Jose Quilt Museum is doing a special exhibit: <a href="http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/files/Fall2014Newsletter.pdf"><i>Antique Ohio Amish Quilts: The Darwin Bearley Collection. </i></a>We stopped by this past weekend, and the quilts were simply beautiful. I imagine that the handwork must have taken many hours.<br />
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Unnamed Pattern "O" Quilt. There is a story behind this quilt; it's supposed to be 200 years old!</div>
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Special thanks to my sweet husband for accompanying me and watching our little toddler so I can take in all this beauty!</div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-57201596986681099202014-11-17T21:21:00.003-08:002014-11-17T21:21:42.017-08:00Quick UpdateThe weather is finally getting cooler around here, so I picked up my knitting again. The weather really has something to do with what I feel like working on. I finished making two items for a special recipient. I can't wait to see her wearing this cute hat. This <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holiday-elf">holiday hat </a>was super easy to make, and it was completed under one hour! <br />
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Another "<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/highbury-vest">Highbury Vest</a>" I made. Size made is newborn. I love the button used here.</div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-76065067832991413362014-10-30T15:19:00.000-07:002014-10-30T15:19:09.741-07:00Quilted Baby VestThe weather has gotten a lot cooler here in the Bay Area. I was inspired to make a light little vest for my little one. I love vests because they go on and off so easily! I used Quilters Dream Wool batting instead of my usual batting. I did some research and apparently this light wool can keep you very warm. <br />
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I made this vest with no patterns or instructions! I am quite proud :) </div>
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I attached a few snaps to the front. Loving this ABC fabric my husband picked up for me from Japan. </div>
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While I was taking photos of this new vest, I took some good photos of the <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2014/10/hand-quilted-i-spy-quilt.html">i-spy </a>quilt to show you <i>again</i>! </div>
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Can you see the quilting? Looks pretty good to me! </div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-18227835899949712562014-10-16T22:38:00.000-07:002014-10-16T22:38:00.440-07:00Kleenex, Anyone? I have several Japanese books that are translated to Chinese, which I can read. One of which, "35 Bag 20 Daily Goods & Interior," has tons of cute things you can make for your house. I fell in love with the quilted Kleenex box cover and started working on this project years ago. Not sure why it took me so long, but it's finally completed! I love all the Japanese taupe fabrics I selected for this. The hand quilting really makes this piece "pop" and if you only could feel the texture. Oh I am in love! <br />
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The other side of the cover. The red checkerboard print is my favorite. </div>
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Each side also has these flowers. They were so tiny and difficult to make, but totally worth the time. </div>
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The hardest part of this project was finding the world's smallest Kleenex box! This is probably the standard size in Japan, but not here! I ended up purchasing these small Kleenex box from Staples. Who would have thought! </div>
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Alright sneezing season. We are ready for you! Kleenex, anyone?! </div>
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By the way, I stopped by PIQF today, and it was awesome. I visited my usual booths, but purchased a lot more children related books, patterns, and fabrics. More on that next time. </div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-32738524664770997212014-10-05T21:20:00.000-07:002014-10-05T21:20:32.437-07:00Hand Quilted i-Spy QuiltI mentioned in my <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2014/09/around-world-blog-hop.html">previous post</a> that I have been working on an i-spy quilt for my daughter. This quilt was super fun and easy to put together. Instead of adding sashing to each block, it was done with the disappearing nine-patch method following <a href="http://webhosting.web.com/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image.html?linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://www.quilterbynight.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/HomePage3/QBN036-SSDPCoverSM.jpg&target=tlx_pic704y">"Self-Sashing Disappearing 9-Patch"</a> pattern by "Quilter by Night Designs." <br />
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Grey and pink were the two colors I decided to use, and I think it was a good decision. I usually spray baste and needle baste my quilts before hand quilting them. I made the mistake of not thread batting it "enough" this time so it was a bit hard to quilt at times. I used "Quilters Dream Cotton" 100% pure cotton batting. It's great to hand quilt with it. I broke at least ten quilting needles working on this project. I don't recommend Roxanne's in-between needles. I also had a hard time with my go-to thimble -- I wonder why? Does anyone have a good thimble you would recommend?<br />
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Love pigs, so had to use this piggy fabric for the back.</div>
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I participated in a <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2012/03/charm-swap-received.html">swap </a>in 2012 and got tons of 5" x 5" novelty prints to make an I-Spy quilt. I didn't really know what an I-Spy quilt was, so I put aside this stack of fabrics. With baby A, I decided to dig out my stash and make an I-Spy quilt for her. <br />
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I was tempted to have this quilt completed by "professionals," but decided to hand quilt it instead. I am about 50% done hand quilting this. I am keeping this quilt simple with diagonal lines across the top. </div>
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Take this, as an example, I love the traditional/ugly look of this scrappy quilt: </div>
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Kit from Kathleen Tracy's civil war mini quilts, which I blogged about <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-02-22T22:29:00-08:00&max-results=5&start=10&by-date=false">here</a>. </div>
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Mug rug for olive oil bottle I made for a friend. Blogged <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50">here</a>. </div>
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Marisa @ <a href="http://quiltotaku.blogspot.com/">Quilt Otaku</a>: Marisa quilts and knits. She is an amazing quilter and does everything by hand. She has the most wonderful stitches and is a certified quilt appraiser. Marisa is super into Japanese quilting. Check out her <a href="http://quiltotaku.blogspot.com/2011/03/japanese-quilting-blogs-in-search-of.html">beautiful stitches</a>, this tiny <a href="http://quiltotaku.blogspot.com/2012/02/traveling-gnome.html">gnome </a>she made, and a darling <a href="http://quiltotaku.blogspot.com/2009/01/food-wars-japanese-baby-quilt.html">baby quilt</a> she hand quilted. Oh and did I mention she spins too!? </div>
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Kristen @ <a href="http://www.knitionary.blogspot.com/">Knitionary</a>: In addition to knitting alluring <a href="http://knitionary.blogspot.com/2013/02/whole-lotta-knitting-love-top-10.html">garments</a>, Kristen has an amazing <a href="http://knitionary.blogspot.com/2013/10/wednesday-morning.html">garden </a>and hosts glamorous <a href="http://knitionary.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-year-of-tablescapes.html">parties</a>. You ought to check out her blog. She is a Rowan ambassador; you can read about her Rowan Ambassador trip in Yorkshire <a href="http://knitionary.blogspot.com/2014/07/postcards-from-holmfirth.html">here</a>. </div>
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Karen @ <a href="http://karensshortstorylong.blogspot.com/">Short Story Long</a>: I met Karen at Stitches West one year and love looking at her photos. <a href="http://karensshortstorylong.blogspot.com/2013/08/greens-from-garden.html">They </a>are just so gorgeous and real. She <a href="http://karensshortstorylong.blogspot.com/search/label/Knitting?updated-max=2011-10-12T17:53:00-06:00&max-results=20&start=20&by-date=false">knits </a>hat, mittens, socks, shawls, anything! You name it. </div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-36050566042152211842014-09-13T21:13:00.000-07:002014-09-13T21:13:43.713-07:00Baby CardiganI fell in love with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SoSue/wee-cardi">Wee Cardi</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/big-bad-wool-weepaca">Big Bad Wool</a> earlier this year at Stitches West. I purchased the pattern and three skeins of Weepaca yarn. This yarn is 50% merino/50% baby alpaca and machine washable. This cardigan was so easy to make and the yarn was so soft to work with! I finished this project in under a week. If you choose to make this project, please make sure you review the errata for the raglan decrease. I made the 12-month size (the largest avaialable) with six button holes, but think five would have been better. I mean who wants to button your kid running all over the place six times?!<br />
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And it fits her perfectly with some room to grow! </div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-56607832357341690062014-09-02T21:16:00.000-07:002014-09-02T21:16:57.802-07:00Tiny, Little Hexagons Back in the days when I had a lot more "free" time, I worked on these tiny little hexagons. They are only 3/8" -- that's pretty small. I had enough for a small wall hanging and that's fine by me. No way was I going to make a large quilt out of this!<br />
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The quilt was too small for me to attach onto a quilting hoop so I added some scrap fabric to all four sides temporarily. <br />
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Each hexagon is smaller than a penny!</div>
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I hand quilted this piece and absolutely love the way it came out. </div>
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These were made with 30s fabrics that I purchased from PIQF last year. They are one inch strips, which were perfect for this tiny project. I have more ideas on how to use these one inch strips!</div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-33165788125629463242014-08-14T23:14:00.000-07:002014-08-14T23:14:07.345-07:00English Paper PiecingI think I have caught the English Paper Piecing (i.e. EPP) bug again after picking up "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quilting-Go-English-Projects-Anywhere/dp/0770434126">Quilting on the Go</a>" by <a href="http://lifeunderquilts.blogspot.com/">Jessica</a> at my local bookstore. I started a few projects last year and blogged about how I organize my projects <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2013/06/project-organization.html">here</a>. I love that it's super portable, grows quickly, and is the perfect project when I have a "few minutes" to sew something. It's just hard to find hours at a time when I can sit down and make a quilt. EPP is just the perfect project for everyone. Please check it out and give it a try if you haven't. <br />
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I am super into the 60 degree diamonds and hexagons. I made a bunch of tiny (3/8") hexagons and are turning them into a mini quilt -- more on this later, but check out what I have got so far with my diamonds.<br />
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I am using my 30's reproduction fabrics simply because it's a great way to feature all these tiny prints, and I have tons of it! What do you think of that "ABC" print? I am running out of it! Does anyone know the name of it so I can order more? If you do decide to try EPP, please make sure you purchase enough fabric!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-39324880008754281972014-08-08T23:11:00.005-07:002014-08-08T23:11:59.090-07:00One Fish. Two Fish. Are you also a fan of Dr. Seuss?<br />
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Do you ever go into <a href="http://www.joann.com/">Jo-Anne's Fabrics</a> just to "look around"? I usually purchase my fabric from my LQS, but I enjoy shopping at Jo-Anne's as well. On my recent visit, I discovered Dr. Seuss' fabrics available for sale! They had an entire line available. Since my daughter really enjoys books by Dr. Seuss, I decided to make her a fitted crib sheet with characters from the book. <br />
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I watched <a href="http://youtu.be/sSSrzcin8f8">this</a> YouTube video and followed every step as instructed. I purchased two yards of fabric, pre-washed the fabric, trim the piece down to 69", kept the selvage edges, cut out four 8"x8" squares in each corner, and used a 65" long elastic. And this fits her mattress perfectly! There is <i>nothing</i> I would do differently next time! I never knew it was this easy to make a fitted crib sheet.<br />
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I also finished up this small XOXO quilt I started more than a year ago. It feels good to finish up these unfinished projects. <br />
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I hand quilted the border using a new stencil I purchased. </div>
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My weekend is off to a good start. I hope yours is as well! Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-49588039526878249922014-08-04T17:54:00.005-07:002014-09-28T23:27:06.526-07:00Say Hello to my ABC QuiltI finished hand quilting and binding this <a href="http://www.americanjane.com/">American Jane</a> <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2014/07/hand-quilting.html">ABC quilt</a> over the weekend! It's all washed and dried. I love how this quilt came out. It measures 40" x 57" finished -- perfect as a crib quilt. This will soon be gifted. I know the recipients will love it and put it to good use. <br />
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This is the first quilt I started and finished since having our baby. I am amazed by my strong will to find a little bit of time here and there to work on this. I guess this is what happens when you are in love with a hobby. <br />
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I accidentally nipped the quilt top when I was hand quilting this; I know, I almost fainted. I covered it with a label and actually love the way it looks.<br />
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I used grey and neutral thread throughout this quilt and was very happy with grey. I will try that color again in the future. I took a million photos, so here is one more.<br />
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-8603812801518334472014-07-24T23:02:00.000-07:002014-07-24T23:02:06.457-07:00Japanese Taupe FabricInstead of hand quilting this <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2014/07/hand-quilting.html">baby quilt </a>that I started awhile back, I find myself watching quilting videos on YouTube. Do you do that as well? I recently discovered this fantastic <a href="http://youtu.be/lfrVYkuiCqc">video</a> about quilting with Japanese taupe fabric by National Quilters Circle. It's the best introduction to taupe fabrics that I have ever come across. It may be time to go through my small stash of Japanese taupe fabrics. Until then, I will keep working on this baby quilt. I am so thankful for this great hobby because I am just <i>never</i> bored! <br />
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Rows and rows of beautiful fabrics! It took me forever to make my selections. </div>
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I picked out some fabrics with smaller patterns so I can make<i> </i>potholders out of them. The flower prints are called "Unikko." There is a <a href="http://usstore.marimekko.com/home-decor/unikko-page.asp">story</a> on Unikko. </div>
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Love my finished pile of potholders!</div>
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Sporting my new potholder in the kitchen. </div>
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OK. I made more than a <i>few</i>, but they came together so fast!</div>
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I made these potholders following my <a href="http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2012/06/scrappy-hot-potholder-tutorial.html">tutorial</a>. I modified the dimensions so they measure 8.5" when finished. What am I going to do with the rest of these potholders you ask? Well, I have a special plan for them :) </div>
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Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend doing what you enjoy!</div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486694431180875631noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147516197095822182.post-51964453172113298592014-07-12T21:32:00.001-07:002014-07-12T21:32:10.769-07:00Hand QuiltingIf you are a reader of my blog, then you probably know I <i>love</i> <a href="http://www.americanjane.com/">American Jane</a> quilts and fabrics. I decided to use my most favorite kit to make a baby quilt for a very special baby coming soon. This quilt top came together so fast. The ABC panel in the center is super cute. <br />
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I am hand quilting this one. </div>
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I have several other projects that I am working on, including a pretty paper piecing one. I will have to show you photos of it next time! </div>
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