tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.comments2023-11-08T06:32:07.792-05:00AdonisingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2034125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-65959288145110614022021-12-26T13:23:37.947-05:002021-12-26T13:23:37.947-05:00Yikes, I could totally see that happening. I reme...Yikes, I could totally see that happening. I remember reading about a woman who's stash went moldy, after she packed up a recently laundered cut of fabric. Now that is a scary story.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-6996931751358650322021-12-26T11:17:03.108-05:002021-12-26T11:17:03.108-05:00A couple years ago I washed the bed pillows from t...A couple years ago I washed the bed pillows from the motor home prior to closing for the season. It seemed to go well. HOWEVER, when I opened the hermetically sealed vacuum bag in the Spring there was an "off" smell. Mmmm, well, what appeared to be dry when I sealed them in (I did not take them apart to check) there was a a bit of dampness apparently in the middle and they all went Moldy! Not just a bit, I mean really moldy. All tossers. Lesson learned. You did right by taking them apart. More patience than I have though! You are indeed the Most Persistent Person I know! celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-11934360440995255422021-12-25T12:58:02.264-05:002021-12-25T12:58:02.264-05:00The wrinkles are worse in harsh light, but you are...The wrinkles are worse in harsh light, but you are right. I'll live with it a while and see if it needs fixing. Merry Christmas to you!ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-3477796353682435562021-12-24T22:01:38.849-05:002021-12-24T22:01:38.849-05:00I do like the inverted pleats! My new sofa has a d...I do like the inverted pleats! My new sofa has a deep tailored inverted pleat on each side of the corner and the corner sort of wraps around. I need to get a pic of that to copy for a bed skirt. I think the linen wrinkles, although minimal from what I can see, give it a bit of character. Linen wrinkles, oh well! Merry Christmas.celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-83171634841769379312021-12-24T12:45:59.509-05:002021-12-24T12:45:59.509-05:00Oh wait until you see the bed skirt, it looks like...Oh wait until you see the bed skirt, it looks like an unmade bed! Made with a linen blend that has retained that beautiful wrinkled quality.... I will need to iron it in place.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-74109381347772986332021-12-23T11:34:45.836-05:002021-12-23T11:34:45.836-05:00Ahhh, still loving that fabric, in spite of shrink...Ahhh, still loving that fabric, in spite of shrinkage! It sure does have a shabby-French-country farmhouse look. Glad the rings worked out, it sure makes the making of the bed easier. Moving on, waiting for the skirt!celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-75322697061926116312021-12-21T14:07:16.822-05:002021-12-21T14:07:16.822-05:00And to whom I will say, I am retired... working on...And to whom I will say, I am retired... working on the house has cured me. Now I just dabble from time to time. I remember the first time I had to apply edge banding, my brother gave me a 2 minute explanation and left me with the pile of cut shelving for the pantry. I thought, are you serious, you're going to leave me alone to do this? I procrastinated a bit, put it on the back burner in my mind for how I was going to do this "thing" I had never done before, but we all get over our fears in the end. lolELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-85714287015670262492021-12-20T21:00:26.462-05:002021-12-20T21:00:26.462-05:00What a great project and a nice professional finis...What a great project and a nice professional finish! Soon HGTV will be calling!celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-27387506511920924092021-12-20T11:59:04.359-05:002021-12-20T11:59:04.359-05:00Hop to it woman!! Hop to it woman!! ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-45675903725335936322021-12-19T23:05:22.107-05:002021-12-19T23:05:22.107-05:00Hola! I just found this post! What a great idea. Y...Hola! I just found this post! What a great idea. Your finish is nicer than others I have seen, and the size is perfect. I want one. celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-68195454777821694272021-12-17T21:54:54.388-05:002021-12-17T21:54:54.388-05:00I've used the tissue paper with chiffon, but t...I've used the tissue paper with chiffon, but this was a slippery nightmare. I was very lucky to find the coordinating fabrics.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-72095149401102602242021-12-13T09:33:29.450-05:002021-12-13T09:33:29.450-05:00It has been a while since I used fabric, much like...It has been a while since I used fabric, much like that, for curtain panels. Fussy little buggers they were. I ended up using a layer of tissue paper, next to the feed dogs to keep the machine from eating the fabric. It worked well, and tore off easily but I have not done it again!<br /><br />You did well finding these gems, they look like high-end custom-made...well they are custom-made!<br /><br />ps. when I washed those, I hang them wet. After a light spin in the washer, they dry within a few hours and any residual wrinkle steams out easily. <br /><br />celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-38871287560286272442021-12-11T11:48:31.808-05:002021-12-11T11:48:31.808-05:00Well, I did pull something in my neck, it got heav...Well, I did pull something in my neck, it got heavy. If you can manage doing this on a table, it would be very much like putting a quilt together. Cutting and assembling on the floor was tough on the back. I set up a bar stool next to the industrial sewing machine to balance the weight. The industrial was just for speed, you can join the seams on any machine. The thickest was the lining hem, but even that wasn't bad.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-19478859470469985642021-12-11T11:44:06.559-05:002021-12-11T11:44:06.559-05:00Thank you, My living room is still bare.... I'...Thank you, My living room is still bare.... I'll have to keep my radar up to see if I find a bolt of white fabric in my travels.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-9016245777104075242021-12-09T10:15:38.941-05:002021-12-09T10:15:38.941-05:00Well, so much fussing did pay off. They are lovely...Well, so much fussing did pay off. They are lovely. Since I "lost" all my Craftsy classes I didn't even see this one. I do prefer the larger size ratio, The opulence of a window covering is lost if it looks stretched out or skimpy. On the decor shows now, I am starting to see window coverings return. The bare window look is losing its popularity. I have two bare windows (not my choice) that will soon be redressed. You have convinced me. <br /><br />Mr. B. apparently approves!celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-85135033597927021442021-12-07T20:07:47.889-05:002021-12-07T20:07:47.889-05:00I have always balked at large curtain/drapery proj...I have always balked at large curtain/drapery projects because stitching yards and yards of hems sort of hypnotize me! How do you press all that? How are your knees? I have my concerns you know!celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-27911076739619422822021-10-05T16:16:53.175-04:002021-10-05T16:16:53.175-04:00I could totally see the first quilt being good for...I could totally see the first quilt being good for a man. I bet there are some good examples out there. I have done the whirygig in sample sizes using a strip method. My introduction into template patterns is going to be either a hexie, or a wedding ring.... both which are a bit intimidating.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-72519234695051682822021-10-05T16:14:39.788-04:002021-10-05T16:14:39.788-04:00I may have to practice a bit first.I may have to practice a bit first.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-23728682233056986532021-10-03T23:44:27.257-04:002021-10-03T23:44:27.257-04:00I've always admired this type of stitch. I ju...I've always admired this type of stitch. I just don't know if I will have the patience :( <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing your creations ... FIESTA :)Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-59046095056095831352021-09-30T10:44:43.337-04:002021-09-30T10:44:43.337-04:00Good morning stitching sister! After alighting fro...Good morning stitching sister! After alighting from my amusement ride this morning, ( you know to what I refer!) I was reminded of a Whirlygig video on Jenny Doan's site. They use a half-Hexi template. It come in a large and small size, I do have the large one, used it once but it sure makes cutting handy. Anyway, their system is very nice, they do also teach Y-seams for the those who fear, we know that is not you! Anyhoo, here is the link to the video. There are two other innovative quilts on this one, I am rather taken with the first quilt presented. See what you think. <br /><br />https://www.missouriquiltco.com/pages/triple-play-half-hexagons-quilt-tutorial?utm_campaign=qt_t353&utm_content=msqc&utm_medium=Microsite&utm_source=blog&utm_term=qt_t353celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-63611636643786429752021-09-23T18:43:41.337-04:002021-09-23T18:43:41.337-04:00Sorry it took so long to compare them :(Sorry it took so long to compare them :(ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-20239893580027938162021-09-23T18:42:50.794-04:002021-09-23T18:42:50.794-04:00No I don't have forever.... I'm getting th...No I don't have forever.... I'm getting that now. LOLELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-58249827747275207432021-08-15T21:44:29.695-04:002021-08-15T21:44:29.695-04:00What a fun little trip through time! Isn't it ...What a fun little trip through time! Isn't it amazing that just about anything that requires a needle can light that fire. I know. I understand. "Finding your tribe, your people" is really easier than first thought! Thanks for the tour. Now get sorting, you don't have forever!celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-52428704542166985812021-08-08T14:40:05.475-04:002021-08-08T14:40:05.475-04:00Nothing like comparing threads. I too am looking ...Nothing like comparing threads. I too am looking for some thicker thread to use for some of those sewing machine stitches I have. I was thinking about using quilting thread and also the coats thick thread. I will be following this topic. ... FIESTA :)Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901669562087263100.post-88814297541977839242021-08-05T09:20:23.031-04:002021-08-05T09:20:23.031-04:00beautiful examples! Anxious to follow this one!beautiful examples! Anxious to follow this one!celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.com