Wednesday, November 4, 2015

"She Who Sews"...


I cannot express how happy I am with my latest projects and the time I spent accomplishing them.  Quite some time ago Madamm Samm of Sew we Stitch held a blog hop for projects using this amazing fabric titled "She Who Sews" by Janet Wecker Frisch.   I am unable to link to the actual post of the blog hop however I have linked to Madamm Samm and a Google search of this fabric.
Now of course I wish I had purchased bolts of this as I love it sew very much.  I had wanted to make dust covers for my sewing and serger machines.  Finally I have finished and I am ecstatic with the results.  Thank you Madamm Samm and Janet Wecker Frisch for all the inspiration.

 
 
This is my disgusting Quilter's Cut 'n Press and I needed to make a new cover for it as I had ruined it to the point of even having yellow embossing ink that I accidently ironed onto it from a paper project. Long ago Jill of The Quilt Rat blog made a cover for hers and shared it.  I knew I needed to make one but then it just sat.
 

Now it is covered and clean and fits right in with my sewing room dust covers.  Thank you Jill.  My cover is nothing more than a simple slip on sleeve of fabric.


Here I am beginning my Pfaff cover.  I didn't use a pattern.  I merely used my own measurements and trial and error.  I found it best to use quilted fabric under the decorative fabric to give it more stability.  And, I put large pockets on each end for holding a pattern or such.


As a crafter I love items that make any job easier and I knew I needed these Clover Wonder Clips, so a while back when I saw them on super sale I bought them.  Thankfully I bought 100 and not just 10 because it takes a lot to hold what I needed.  I made binding and hand sewed it to the bottom to give the cover just the best drape possible.


Here is my completed cover.  As you can see in the first photo I made a cover for my Pfaff, my old Singer that I use to sew paper, like cards and tags, and my Vintage Baby Loc Serger.  I love how they all turned out and I am sew pleased with how they look and work.  Finally a project for me is finished and checked off my want/to do list.  Do you always put yourself last? 
We had two glorious days and nights of soft rain.  It did snow at the higher level ski resorts so a small base is down.  The temperatures are very cold so I feel Winter is near.  Yesterday mid-morning I was cold.  Really cold!  Inside my own home.  I had lots of warm clothes on but I was shivering to the bone (truthfully it doesn't take much to make me cold!).  Mr. C checked the thermostat and saw it was 60 degrees F inside upstairs.  Thankfully he turned on the heater. It was the first time in many months we have used the heater.  Last Winter was so mild we hardly used it or the fireplace much.
The days are evaporating so quickly I really do need to begin making lists to get me through this holiday season and into the new year.  I am not good at list making however I know they help so very much.  Now that November is here we are all feeling extra grateful.  Are you doing anything special to record your daily things that you are grateful for?  Last year I made a small tag book and recorded one very special item each day.  This year I am keeping all of my grateful things close to me and I am electing not to record them in any special way.  Less Stress is what I am focusing on this year! 
May you each have a November of many grateful moments/things/items etcetera.
I am off to work on some projects and enjoy Creative Bliss...

22 comments:

  1. Oh, dear... I think I need to do some fabric shopping now!

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  2. I LOVE your machine covers. I need to do some here as well as the pressing mat. Mine is even more disgusting than yours!!! I will put that on my to do list.

    It is getting cooler here too. It was 40* when we got up this morning, but we did have a nice shower yesterday. ;-)

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  3. Your sewing machine covers truly are gorgeous! That is a striking fabric, all right!! Glad you got a bit more rain, but I can't believe the talks of winter coming...not yet! We are having a record breaking week of near 70 degrees. I love it, as I believe in shortening winter as much as possible. Creative Bliss to you, my friend. Happy November k

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  4. I have a couple things with that fabric. It looks beautiful covering your machine! Glad you've had some rain...maybe more will come soon!

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  5. loving the sewing machine covers they are on my want to do list too, maybe you have got me inspired to have a go. My pressing board is shouting out for a new cover too, at the moment just covering it with an old towel. So the rain has come hope the well is pretty full now. So far no heating on here but it is taking ages for the washing to dry so mabe will have to tun it on just to dry the washing. A thankful list is such a good idea as I tend to dwell on the bad things so will see what I can be thankful for today if only the fact that hopefully I will come away from the dentist later today without needing a filling!

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  6. Great covers. The fabric is perfect. I never saw the border ladies or I would have grabbed it. Lots of people are posting each day on FB what they are grateful for. It seems to be the trend this year.
    xx, Carol

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  7. fun way to liven up your creative space. must make you smile just to see it. thanks as always for sharing.

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  8. YAY! soft RAIN!!!! And I do luv your cover. Great fabric and such a good idea for pockets on the ends! Lovely!

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  9. Love your covers! The one pictured with the row of paper dolls across the top and then the "fancy" ladies across the lower part looks fabulous!
    So happy you've had some rain and snow! We had a couple weeks of lovely Fall weather but now hot again. Waiting for A/C service this morning as a matter of fact. How silly is that in November? Guess I'll ask them to make sure it'll switch over to heat while they're here - just in case it's needed later on :) Have a lovely, stress-free November, dear friend! xo Jane

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  10. Love your covers! The one pictured with the row of paper dolls across the top and then the "fancy" ladies across the lower part looks fabulous!
    So happy you've had some rain and snow! We had a couple weeks of lovely Fall weather but now hot again. Waiting for A/C service this morning as a matter of fact. How silly is that in November? Guess I'll ask them to make sure it'll switch over to heat while they're here - just in case it's needed later on :) Have a lovely, stress-free November, dear friend! xo Jane

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  11. Just beautiful covers Sherry. I like the covered ironing surface too!

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  12. Your covers are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the fabrics you used!! They look so amazing!! I'm in awe of your sewing talent!! Yay for rain!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Hi Sherry - I love seeing what you did with the She Who Sews Fabrics. Great job on the covers. Thank you also and for your visit to the blog. We have done two more Handmaid® fabric challenges, one each year. I hope you will join us for the next, early 2016. Here is a link to the hop you mentioned with all (most) of the wonderful projects and blogs. https://www.pinterest.com/greatjoystudio/she-who-sews/

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  14. Sherry dear... you always have so wonderful things on your to do list , and even more wonderful is that you finish them :- )
    The covers are wonderful, in those fantastic fabrics, and so are your cut and press piece,-such amazing fabrics ,both.
    And you, as always are doing beautiful works, when sitting with your mashines ,you have a great talent for creating and sewing, dear!!!
    Sending you hugs from rainy and foggy Bornholn , and am happy you also got a little water !!
    Dorthe ,xx

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  15. That's a very smart set of covers. Great fabrics :-)

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  16. Fun and useful- love the machine covers. Happy to hear you had some gentle rain at last. Hoping for more.

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  17. ooooh - I'm drooling over that fabric! It's so fun and I can see why you love working with it. Two days of rain - hallelujah!!

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  18. Cool fabrics and great projects, I so need to make a new dust cover for my sewing machine, how can one clip their cover? Not sure but I did it, big cut on the edge.

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  19. The fabric is adorable!!!! And so are your covers! You are the clever one aren't you! We've had summer weather in the 70' all week...just beautiful...cold coming but that's why there are seasons!

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  20. Your covers are magnificent, love the fabric! Yes, those clips make life much easier, I'm a fan too. I'm glad to hear you've had rain. We've been unseasonably cold too, but didn't have any rain to compensate.

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  21. Well, ain't you somethin'! I love everything!

    *hugs*
    Kelley~

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  22. Hi Sherry, Oh I am for less stress!! Love your dust covers. Such a great project and I love your own design and adding a pocket too is perfect. Love this fabric design too.
    We are beginning to cool down a bit and had a lot of rain lately. I know soon we will be turning on the heater too. Cozy November days ahead. Yes, we have so much to be grateful for.
    Thanks for sharing your sewing inspirations.
    Have a great weekend. xo

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