Category Archives: Sewing

Whole cloth quilted table runner

Posted on December 17, 2012 by countrybydesign

Whole cloth is a style of quilting that takes a big (whole) piece of fabric and instead of cutting it into pieces, the quilting is stitched on the fabric as one design.  It is most often done by hand with … Continue reading →

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Making a rag quilted table runner

Posted on December 14, 2012 by countrybydesign

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 →

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Making place mats with appliqued mittens

Posted on December 11, 2012 by countrybydesign

Today I’m working on a set of six place mats in fabrics from Moda’s Countdown to Christmas.  I made a couple of sets of two last year, but fortunately had enough fabric left over to make six more. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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What’s new at Country By Design

Posted on December 8, 2012 by countrybydesign

Wow!  I didn’t fall off the edge of the world, but it was pretty close!  I was having so many issues with my computer that I just about gave up.  Finally got some more RAM for my hard drive and … Continue reading →

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Table Runner and pot holders

Posted on September 4, 2012 by countrybydesign

  I’ve been trying to use all of the squares from a set of Java charm packs that I ordered from charmpacksplus.  Jeanelle is so helpful that I order all of my charm packs from her unless she is already … Continue reading →

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Choosing fabric for a duffel bag

Posted on September 3, 2012 by countrybydesign

  I’m working with a customer to pick out fabrics for a duffel bag.  She picked out Park + Ride Bright for the main fabric. I like it even though it isn’t something I would have picked out necessarily.  She … Continue reading →

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Country By Design projects

Posted on August 17, 2012 by countrybydesign

  I’ve started working on two or three projects at a time in an effort to keep things interesting!  Yesterday, I machine quilted this wall hanging.  All of the squares are from Me and My Sisters from Moda.  I love … Continue reading →

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More ticker tape quilts

Posted on April 10, 2012 by countrybydesign

I feel like I have just crawled out from under a rock when it comes to ticker tape quilts.  Really.  Where have I been?  Here’s a link to a post about ticker tape quilts. I did start working on mine … Continue reading →

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Ticker Tape and Featherweight

Posted on April 9, 2012 by countrybydesign

I wanted to work on my Ticker Tape quilt blocks this afternoon.  I’m not sure this is exactly how they are supposed to be done, but it works for me. If I understand correctly, ticker tape quilt blocks have strips … Continue reading →

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Denim tooth fairy pillow for Etsy

Posted on March 21, 2012 by countrybydesign

There are lots of tooth fairy pillows on Etsy, but I didn’t see any that were made from two vintage denim jeans pockets.  I adapted the tooth from a Martha Stewart pattern.  The eyes and mouth are hand embroidered, and … Continue reading →

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