Tag Archives: christmas
Christmas 2012
Here’s a link to a slide show I created with a few of our Christmas photos.
Making a rag quilted table runner
I made this table runner in October of 2011, but this picture has suddenly resurfaced and created quite a bit of interest. It is/was very striking, using fabrics from Moda’s Countdown to Christmas charm packs. There are lots of tutorials … Continue reading
The latest from Country By Design
All of the duffel bags and totes I have made, except the pencil-case, were made or adapted from a pattern that I bought. Last night, I designed and made this satin clutch from some fabric in my stash. I quilted … Continue reading
Last Christmas duffel bag
Here’s the latest and last duffel bag that I am making for Christmas. I made a few changes in this one, too. The handles are longer and the top fabric matches the binding on the pockets. The biggest … Continue reading
Cooking and sewing
I did more cooking today than anything else. Did wash a couple of loads of clothes, and water the downstairs plants. I need to take a photo of my Christmas cactus. It started blooming this week. I made another apple … Continue reading
New duffel bag
Last night I tweaked my duffel bag pattern, but I’m not sure I improved it. I thought stitching the end seams to the outside would make it look neater, but now I’m not sure. What do you think? I stitched … Continue reading
Small duffel bags
I was using a pattern for the duffel bags I am making, but I wanted to make a few that were smaller. Since the only pattern piece that I actually use is for the ends, it wasn’t too hard to … Continue reading
Country By Design duffel bag
I’ve been having a hard time keeping up with my blog recently. I used to do it in the evening to wrap up my day, but lately my day has ended in my recliner watching TV! I have been sewing … Continue reading
Country By Design quilt and jeans pocket purse
I listed two more items on Etsy today. I hadn’t made a quilt for a week or so, so I put one together using some homespun and vintage denim squares that I already had cut out. It is a baby … Continue reading
Jeans pocket purse, baby quilt, and garland
I have gotten a little quilting and sewing done with all my running around. I had an order for a pink and grey baby quilt, so I have spent quite a bit of time on that. The bigger quilts take … Continue reading
