Finding My Sewjo

Posted in Quilting by Zenia Rene

I did make some sewing progress in Michigan.

This is one of four WIPs I aim to finish by year’s end.

My Halloween Spider Web quilt. Even though I started it over a year ago, I arrived in MI w/a whopping one block finished.

I managed to get all my star centers cut out and finish three more blocks.

About a week before my trip Katy reminded me about her longarm and Accuquilt and suggested I bring a top to quilt and fabric to cut.

I didn’t have a quilt top finished but I remembered an older WIP, not one of the four previously mentioned, that I had started for my sis. It was about half completed, so I quickly finished it to have something to quilt.

And quilt I did! I used the Malachite panto by Urban Elementz.

And I brought lots o’ fabric to cut! I now have four projects in the queue for 2018.

It sure feels good to be sewing again!

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The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. – Soren Kierkegaard

9Apr2017

A Quick Handmake to Gift

Posted in Quilting by Zenia Rene

I was recently invited to, and attended, three parties.

Since I’m a maker, it’s pretty much “a must” that I give handmade gifts. This is purely my own rule, not something imposed by anyone else.

But, since I’m also a busy person w/a long list of UFOs, my handmade gifts must also be things I can make quickly. And these fabric coasters fit the ticket perfectly!

I used a tutorial very similar to this one I found on Pinterest. I used 5″ squares, which means it’s a perfect project to use up those charm packs you’ve been hoarding. I also used batting instead of fusible web. Since the liner is not visible, it doesn’t have to be pretty; muslin will do. Nicely. I also top stitched around the perimeter of mine but it’s not necessary.

If you are looking for quick, cute, and functional, look no further!

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31Mar2017

The Making of a Starlett

Posted in Quilting by Zenia Rene

I finally started work on a quilt I was commissioned to do about 10 mos ago. Better late than never right?

The pattern is called Starlett by Me and My Sister Designs. The fabric collection is called Bandana and is also by Me and My Sister Designs.

Honestly, neither the pattern nor the fabric would be top choices for me personally, but I LOVE the way these blocks are turning out.

There are a bunch of HSTs which means a lot of marking. I picked up this handy dandy board during a shop hop. It’s covered w/sand paper and prevents your squares from slipping around when you mark them. It’s basically a large emery board.

I’ve been chain piecing and cutting. There are also a bunch of cut-offs, or leftovers or whatever you call them. I know there’s a proper quilting term for them, but I just can’t think of it right now.