tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55715118885317955582012-02-16T17:47:22.085-08:00Janeennoreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-30269652221589179942011-09-03T20:17:00.001-07:002011-09-03T20:56:53.457-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Baby Quilts are probably my favorite project of all. They are small and so satisfying to make and there are so many sweet fabrics to choose from.</div><div>Here are some of my favorite free baby quilt tutorials:</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RrKAbN4mHIM/TmL0PQJt14I/AAAAAAAAB5k/hTWJQK8iBOg/s320/Picture%2B4.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648345425546958722" /><div>Elizabeth's <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2010/03/charm-squares-baby-quilt-redux.html">Charm Squares Baby Quilt Redux</a> at Oh, Fransson!</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4dpEEEgXgkg/TmL26GYCzqI/AAAAAAAAB50/Xc8Rv1GXJJ8/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648348360680328866" /><div><a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/07/pure-baby-boy.html">Pure Baby Boy</a> by Teaginny Designs</div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OPvpQxLS7Ms/TmLxXBLTv7I/AAAAAAAAB5U/YMEdpcA2CfM/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648342260431175602" /><div><a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/02/stacked-coins-baby-quilt.html">Stacked Coins Baby Quilt</a> by AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_il4GEsxdFc/TmL1af_UHrI/AAAAAAAAB5s/7ZLb-jNrbD4/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648346718288486066" /><div><a href="http://ocd-obsessivecraftingdisorder.blogspot.com/2010/08/mckinley-quilt-pattern.html">The McKinley Quilt Pattern</a> at Obsessively Crafting Disorder</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-phD7PuDWBr8/TmLuR5E21VI/AAAAAAAAB48/4o1mp8zVT9k/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648338873822401874" /><div><a href="http://neverenoughhours.blogspot.com/2010/08/fat-quarter-baby-quilt-tutorial.html">Fat Quarter Baby Quilt Tutorial</a> at Two Little Banshees</div><div> <br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LAXIfPzfvmI/TmLvO9lB0PI/AAAAAAAAB5E/YIyk5Q9QiMc/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648339923003101426" /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dnFdRG1sECw/TmLvh8aAd2I/AAAAAAAAB5M/LaAp9cApiJo/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648340249105954658" /><div><a href="http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2011/03/baby-bliss.html">Baby Bliss</a> and <a href="http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2010/07/tutorial-road-trip-quilt.html">Road Trip</a>, both by Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yIVdsUOcCG0/TmLyPch5HqI/AAAAAAAAB5c/FqKkp_Tt4lU/s320/Picture%2B3.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648343229846331042" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2011/08/16/gather-love-baby-quilt-pattern/">Gather Love Baby Quilt</a> by Mandy Sybrowsky at Riley Blake Designs Cutting Corners</div><div style="text-align: center;">(The gathers may be a little tricky for a beginner- but so very cute! I love the extra details!)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-3026965222158917994?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-43125319525399776022011-08-19T06:46:00.001-07:002011-08-19T07:20:21.895-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A new baby is my favorite reason for sewing! Such adorable prints and patterns available, and the projects are usually small, simple and satisfying.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A set of bibs and matching burp clothes make a great gift and</div><div style="text-align: center;">can be sewn in a short amount of time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some free sewing patterns for bibs:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AgpV1Y1Zq-w/Tk5utPh_ytI/AAAAAAAAB2c/K_eFlnFZAvE/s320/Picture%2B10.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 271px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642569106684103378" /> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it and Love it's <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/04/scrap-pieced-baby-bib.html">Scrap-Pieced Baby Bib</a></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BvyhnskMyk0/Tk5woowJPPI/AAAAAAAAB2s/pEeL8onFQXw/s320/Picture%2B12.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642571226578238706" /><div style="text-align: center;">I love the ric-rac detail on this <a href="http://lotsofpinkhere.blogspot.com/2011/02/boutique-style-bib-tutorial.html">Boutique Style Bib</a> from Lots of Pink Here</div><div style="text-align: center;">(includes printable sewing pattern in PDF)</div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Faeyb99hgE/Tk5rz3MW0vI/AAAAAAAAB2U/5Fzf6A6ZpZo/s320/Picture%2B8.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642565921875088114" /><div style="text-align: center;">My Sparkle's <a href="http://mysparkle.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-quilted-bib.html">Quilted Bib</a></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mf8bPXQt98Q/Tk5qE76i8tI/AAAAAAAAB10/YbnQPwnXdzs/s320/Picture%2B4.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642564016177083090" /><div style="text-align: center;">Going Sew Crazy's Printable <a href="http://goingsewcrazy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/11/bib-pattern.html">Bib Pattern</a></div></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lMo7i_rpGuc/Tk5qgpcBgTI/AAAAAAAAB18/tH6u2hEhVFU/s320/Picture%2B5.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642564492253561138" /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OqaADL2Ot1U/Tk5rAj7E3qI/AAAAAAAAB2M/3rSWlRGnbs8/s320/Picture%2B7.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642565040529006242" /><div style="text-align: center;">Chickpea Studio's <a href="http://chickpeastudio.typepad.com/chickpea_sewing_studio/2008/01/chickpea-infant.html">Infant Bib Pattern</a> in two different fabric choices</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kWOLmkrs8Ms/Tk5vKDiA9GI/AAAAAAAAB2k/gK8Og8TylJI/s320/Picture%2B11.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642569601679160418" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://notime2bbored.blogspot.com/2010/06/vinyl-bib-tutorial.html">Reversible Vinyl Pocket Bib</a> from no Time to be Bored</div><div style="text-align: center;">(great for when baby learns to eat rice cereal or veggies)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-4312531952539977602?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-57983600071407225982011-07-31T22:05:00.000-07:002011-08-19T06:46:02.442-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">So-called 'flirty aprons' have been all the rage for quite a while now. Haven't made one yet? Now's the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I plan to make an apron for an upcoming wedding shower. Personalize the fabric for a great gift.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are many free sewing patterns and tutorials out there. Here are a few of my favorites:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ibThwBwPwRs/Tk5n3JBaZqI/AAAAAAAAB1s/SW3Go0SITno/s320/Picture%2B3.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642561580154119842" /><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://thinkliz.com/2010/03/12/free-pattern-krista-apron/">Krista Apron</a> by Think Liz </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(free sewing pattern in PDF)</div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vZS6Os6INmE/Tk3xtx7RedI/AAAAAAAAB1U/4g7j4uMJ0NM/s320/Picture%2B4.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642431676963453394" /><div style="text-align: center;">Sew 4 Home's <a href="http://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/410-citrus-holiday-hostess-apron-with-dreamy-bow">Hostess Apron</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(love those detailed diagrams!)</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uQ6OXmTKlE4/Tk3yoduOkBI/AAAAAAAAB1c/CmqKbrEFFOc/s320/Picture%2B5.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 294px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642432685152309266" /><div style="text-align: center;">Martha Stewart's more simple <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/270103/bakers-apron">Baker's Apron</a></div></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QEjXNepoYRE/Tk3woBQAsxI/AAAAAAAAB1E/yrPhtERtENM/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642430478486123282" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">7 Layer Studio's <a href="http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2009/11/tutorial-for-empirewaisted-apron.html">Empire Wasted Apron</a></div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Sosz3PpwQo/Tk3xQPJWlsI/AAAAAAAAB1M/QDMAjXjsqgw/s320/Picture%2B3.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642431169411061442" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/11/book_review_giveaway_project_t.html">The Stripey Apron</a> from Ruth Singer's <i>The</i> <i>Sewing Bible</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(</i>includes free sewing pattern in PDF)</div></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YQ7U443YLzM/Tk5m22ml3LI/AAAAAAAAB1k/fgUToyQTcNU/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642560475698158770" /><div style="text-align: center;">Decor to Adore's <a href="http://decortoadore.blogspot.com/2010/09/creating-cute-apron-with-leftover.html">Cute Apron from Leftover Fabric</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-5798360007140722598?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-56140727722864134972011-07-21T12:53:00.001-07:002011-07-21T13:03:01.351-07:00<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">This weekend I finally got to try out the <a href="http://asewingbug.blogspot.com/2011/07/free-handbag-sewing-patterns-and.html">Buttercup Bag!</a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">The directions were clear and it was quite simple to assemble. I love it!</span><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mtJtKQSCMtU/TiiEhd5W6hI/AAAAAAAAB0I/FINLOcMFKPs/s400/IMG_3360.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631897044522560018" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">I used a Joel Dewberry print- Sparrows in Bark.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">I did as others have recommended and enlarged the pattern pieces to 120% to produce a larger bag. I am happy with the size. </span><span class="Apple-style-span">I also backed the lining with a mid-weight fusible interfacing, as well as the strap, to give the bag a little more body. I did not add buttons, just because I felt the bag had enough interest due to the busy print I chose.</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I was reminded how satisfying a quick project like this can be!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Go here to get your own free sewing pattern from <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern/">Made by Rae</a>.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-5614072772286413497?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-74393878727470787712011-07-21T07:00:00.000-07:002011-07-21T07:10:10.771-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >When I need a quick baby shower gift, this is my go-to baby blanket:</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gCxSZGg_ohs/Tigx8LIAljI/AAAAAAAABzg/xvaj19PD8i8/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631806243875100210" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Natalie's</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://piecenquilt.blogspot.com/2009/06/self-binding-receiving-blanket-tutorial.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Self-Binding Receiving Blanket</span></a></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here's another point of view on this same idea:</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mujZMEOf1Eg/TigymT4tBmI/AAAAAAAABzo/zAcTZKP81g0/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631806967781328482" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Everyday Mom's</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://every-day-mom.blogspot.com/2009/10/self-binding-receiving-blanket.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Self-Binding Receiving Blanket</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I love the way the binding with mitered corners frames the center print. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >It gives it a nice, finished look. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >When flannel is on sale, I pick a few prints for both boy and girl, and then I make several at a time. These self-binding blankets make great gifts!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-7439387872747078771?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-69950654217891774752011-07-12T07:04:00.001-07:002011-07-12T07:28:04.249-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A favorite part of a new baby is tiny toes! Baby booties make such an adorable gift.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here are some free sewing patterns and tutorials:</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WkCODp0EP-M/ThxZWEXaQlI/AAAAAAAABpA/nFDTSfDYHPA/s400/Picture%2B3.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 292px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628471869970203218" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/felt-baby-shoes">Felt Baby Shoes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Martha Stewart Crafts</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Def6iD6sHL4/ThxXR0sSNvI/AAAAAAAABow/fN9vOsVl95Q/s400/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 296px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628469598020056818" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/Booties.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Bitty Booties</span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Heather Bailey</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8IqysBRa0hE/ThxV4RmjcjI/AAAAAAAABog/OR1PUyys5uk/s400/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 225px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628468059592421938" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com/2006/10/cloth-shoe-pattern.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Cloth Baby Shoes</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Joanna's Stardust Shoes</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86fxjJmFxLc/ThxYWohggKI/AAAAAAAABo4/XzmobWLkKRo/s400/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 374px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628470780164604066" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fleetingthing.com/handmade/baby-gifts/the-mila-baby-shoe-tutorial/&amp;2_10_12"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The Mila Baby Shoe</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >fleeting thing</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5xz7DGOvGE/ThxWpz6bQHI/AAAAAAAABoo/Ko2d53NpN_Y/s400/Picture%2B3.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 277px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628468910616166514" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.maked.ca/tutorials.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Reversible Fabric Baby Shoes</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span">by </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Rhiannon of Mak</span><span class="Apple-style-span">ed</span></i></span></span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <meta equiv="Content-Style-Type" content="text/css"> <title></title> <meta name="Generator" content="Cocoa HTML Writer"> <meta name="CocoaVersion" content="949.54"> <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times} </style> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-6995065421789177475?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-80334987170134319802011-07-05T05:54:00.000-07:002011-07-05T06:07:03.312-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Aren't diaper covers just so adorable?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >You can make your own!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here's a free sewing pattern and tutorial:</span></div><div><meta charset="utf-8"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 187, 180); font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px; " ><a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/06/diy-diaper-cover-tutorial-with-free.html" style="color: rgb(27, 187, 180); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kIwIzWaqGy4/ThMKRZoenMI/AAAAAAAABnA/OMaPZW6TWLQ/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625851653570600130" /></a></span></span><div style="text-align: center;line-height: 25px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/06/diy-diaper-cover-tutorial-with-free.html">DIY Diaper Cover Tutorial with FREE pattern!</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Prudent Baby</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-8033498717013431980?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-65410678445938667962011-07-04T15:46:00.001-07:002011-07-04T16:03:28.380-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Want to learn how to sew a nursing cover? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">What a great baby shower gift! This is a must-have for every new mom.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">It can be personalized with a special fabric choice, and it is not very time consuming or expensive to make.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Check out these links:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-trSJ2GfAJVk/ThJFTbtx_QI/AAAAAAAABm4/36b5MUCKkMU/s320/Picture%2B3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625635084698778882" /><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2010/06/nursing-cover-tutorial.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Nursing Cover Tutorial</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The Southern Institute</span></span></div></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tGV6fBh-DwA/ThJDM6cSQzI/AAAAAAAABmo/yt86UMir7qM/s320/Picture%2B1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625632773664555826" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://madebythemamamonster.blogspot.com/2008/04/nursing-cover-tutorial.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Nursing Cover Tutorial</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Made by the Mama Monster</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UP790DoXLQQ/ThJEmyJEIhI/AAAAAAAABmw/mKW2LTuORKg/s320/Picture%2B2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625634317624680978" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-a-nursing-cover-for-discrete-breastfeeding/2010/06/20/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Breastfeeding/Nursing Cover</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Craftbits</span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-6541067844593866796?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-88084096890664135222011-07-02T20:00:00.000-07:002011-07-21T13:03:17.595-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">Who doesn't love a cute, handmade bag? And when the pattern is FREE - </div><div style="text-align: center;">even better!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Check out these awesome patterns and tutorials:</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inFSNeeyfSQ/Tg_cL8G4FJI/AAAAAAAABlY/08e3mWRlYUQ/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624956557280679058" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/blog2/january2011/BucketBagPDFFinal.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span">The Reversible Bucket Bag</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><meta charset="utf-8"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; ">From Lisa Lam’s <em>The Bag Making Bible, via Sew Mama Sew!</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; "><em><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"> <br /></em></span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CQr9krmpXUA/Tg_dbziPWhI/AAAAAAAABlg/jj-X0Sggfek/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624957929369066002" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; "><em><a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern.html">Buttercup Bag</a></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i>Made by Rae</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i> <br /></i></span></span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b5dMt9DdPgc/Tg_gbSe2UKI/AAAAAAAABlo/BYYhz10tkLk/s320/Picture%2B3.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 230px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624961219031355554" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><a href="http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/tutorials/phoebe_bag.pdf">Pheobe Bag</a></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; ">Rebekah Lambert's<i> artsy-craftsy babe</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i> <br /></i></span></span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lH3X3XxDTpc/Tg_hQoPX1tI/AAAAAAAABlw/pPHxrxbOr4k/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624962135405090514" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><a href="http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/signature-style-tote/">Signature Style Tote</a></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i>Better Homes and Gardens</i></span></span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ushVkj-yyNc/Tg_i8C866OI/AAAAAAAABmQ/C08KMtpFdmg/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624963980821457122" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/september2010/StyleStitches.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span">Blossom Handbag</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; ">From Amy </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; "><i>Amy Butler’s Style Stitches: 12 Easy Ways to 26 Wonderful Bags, </i>via Sew, Mama Sew!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RA5oDW8inPY/ThIZ4vq33_I/AAAAAAAABmY/ett6iZACjSc/s320/Picture%2B1.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 210px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625587347198828530" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.warehousefabricsinc.com/blog/pleated-lined-handbag/"><span class="Apple-style-span">Pleated, Lined Handbag</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Warehouse Fabrics, Inc.</span></div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBq2RzzCwWU/ThIbnVFjLmI/AAAAAAAABmg/23kLPayHW7Q/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 251px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625589247028440674" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&amp;pid=explorer&amp;chrome=true&amp;srcid=0B8aX61Hi7y3_NDM2NTdlMGItMjY0Mi00Nzk4LWIxNGYtZGNjY2Q4M2Q4NDQy&amp;hl=en_US&amp;authkey=CLnUyKYF">Double Pleated Purse</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Donna of <i>Sewing Mends the Soul</i>, via <i>Craftsnob</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Which one will you try first?</span></div><meta charset="utf-8"><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-8808409689066413522?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-50958099181857219562011-07-02T19:07:00.001-07:002011-07-02T19:31:01.350-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; " >When planning a quilt- especially if you are designing your own- you want to keep in mind the finished size.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Most pre-packaged batting comes in these standard sizes:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >(some brands include an extra inch or so)</span></div><div><meta charset="utf-8"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span"><ul><li style="text-align: left;margin-left: -1.2em; ">King Size 124" x 120"</li><li style="text-align: left;margin-left: -1.2em; ">Queen Size 90" x 108"</li><li style="text-align: left;margin-left: -1.2em; ">Full Size 84" x 96"</li><li style="text-align: left;margin-left: -1.2em; ">Twin Size 72" x 90"</li><li style="text-align: left;margin-left: -1.2em; ">Baby Size 45" x 60"</li><li style="text-align: left;margin-left: -1.2em; ">Craft Size 34" x 45"</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course your quilt can be any size you like, but it's best to plan the quilt top to be a few inches smaller than the batting you will be using.</div><div style="text-align: center;">OR</div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;">you can purchase batting on the bolt. </div></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;">Most brands include widths based on these standard measurements, but you should</div><div style="text-align: center;"><meta charset="utf-8">check with your local quilt shop to see what is available.</div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-5095809918185721956?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571511888531795558.post-35486812204985524842011-07-02T18:58:00.000-07:002011-07-05T06:05:04.554-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >"How much fabric do I need to bind my quilt?"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Measure the perimeter of your quilt (the sum of all sides).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >And then, use this chart:</span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Fabric Requirements (2 1/2" cross grain binding)</span></p><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nC7wZzMQeVI/ThMLzfOhC3I/AAAAAAAABnI/jDSOQL_v0ww/s320/Picture%2B2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 296px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625853338699500402" /><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://asewingbug.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-bind-quilt.html">How to Bind a Quilt, Part 2</a> features a great video tutorial. </span></p> <!--EndFragment--></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5571511888531795558-3548681220498552484?l=asewingbug.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janeennoreply@blogger.com0