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Things to Come

March 25, 2014

Since I don’t have any finished projects to show off today, I thought I would share with you some of the fabrics that you’ll be seeing in projects that will be finished in the [near] future. First off, a lovely stack from Jones and Vandermeer. The top fabric is a fun print from Yuwa, which...

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Myrtle the Turtle

February 11, 2014

Today I’m showing you Baby’s first toy. This pattern came from the Purl Bee, and it is utterly precious. Myrtle the Turtle is made with Kaufman Chambray (which I need a whole bolt of!), a favorite Liberty print, and a beautiful gray wool felt from Maureen’s shop. She’s bigger than I expected she would be....

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Quick Change Trousers for Baby

February 10, 2014

I’m finally sewing for Baby! Its hard for me not to have him on my brain constantly these days now that he’s almost constantly kicking or dancing or poking in my belly. While boy sewing doesn’t seem to hold nearly the variety of girl sewing, nor does most of it seem as exciting, I’ve known...

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The Washi Tunic : My Maternity Staple

January 6, 2014

Getting pregnant was such a surprise to me. We had so longed for a baby for such a great length of time, that though the idea sounded magical, it also seemed out of reach. We were certainly past the point of getting our hopes up each month. So as I said, when we were finally...

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TeriJanuary 6, 2014 - 9:49 pm
Your Washis are so pretty! It is one of my favorite patterns out there– it sews up so quickly and is super comfortable! I want to get the expansion pack soon so I can try a Washi with sleeves.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:49 pm
  You’ll have to stop back by and tell me what variations you do! I’m so excited to start on mine.ReplyCancel
HilaryJanuary 6, 2014 - 11:22 pm
Super cute! I love the bright red, yellow, and blue one :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:48 pm
  Thanks!ReplyCancel
kalleJanuary 6, 2014 - 11:49 pm
these tops look great! i, too, am expecting; i’d love to make a few of these tops for myself. did you make any modifications to accommodate your growing belly? or is the pattern roomy enough as written?

thanks for any tips you can provide!

KalleReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:40 pm
  I found the pattern to be roomy enough. I did go up from where I was prepregnancy in the bust, just because I think the bust in the pattern is a bit small to begin with, and because I’ve grown there far more than I anticipated. I’m 21 weeks and have plenty of room both around and lengthwise. But if I get really big toward the end, I may grade the pattern up to the next size and add a little length to the bottom front to keep from flashing my baby gut. But as I said, currently the fit is great, and there is no worry of showing off too much.ReplyCancel
MichaelaJanuary 7, 2014 - 1:08 am
Your Washis look amazing on you, I especially love the Liberty ones…shopping for maternity wear can be so frustrating- how great you can make things that make you feel good. Congratulations on your news!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:40 pm
  Thank you!!ReplyCancel
MariannJanuary 7, 2014 - 9:21 am
Love, love, love the tops! Hope you and your little apprentice are doing well. God bless.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:41 pm
  Thank you! We are doing quite well!ReplyCancel
ChelsieJanuary 7, 2014 - 10:24 am
They look awesome! And so do you! I’m pretty sure she is coming out with a new top that is also very maternity friendly too.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:41 pm
  Oh! Awesome. Do you know what the pattern is called? Is it the one with the pleats on the front?ReplyCancel
RaeJanuary 7, 2014 - 4:54 pm
oh my gosh I love all of these so much!!! It’s making me want to sew more sleeveless Washi tops now. LOVE!!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:42 pm
  Girl, they are so perfect for maternity! Thank you so much for this pattern!ReplyCancel
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[…] La (Sutton Blouse pattern) staple dress maternity style by Erin Always (The Staple Dress pattern) washi maternity staple by Olive Jane Handcrafted (Washi Dress pattern) maternity mercer tunic by Knitty Bitties for […]ReplyCancel

Alison Glass Blog Tour : Feathers Quilt Pattern + Giveaway

September 11, 2013

Welcome to the Feather Quilt portion of the Alison Glass Blog Tour! Today I want to show you a project I made using Alison’s fabulous new Feathers Quilt pattern, the brainchild of Alison and Nydia (The ADD Crafter). The pattern is so, so awesome. Its a paper piecing pattern, which if you are anything like...

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Joyce MitchellSeptember 11, 2013 - 6:09 am
I love the pattern & would eventually make the whole quilt, but I’d probably start out with a table topper. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
MarianaSeptember 11, 2013 - 6:10 am
I’d love to make a tote for me!ReplyCancel
Meghan eschbaughSeptember 11, 2013 - 7:56 am
I would LOVE to make this quilt!ReplyCancel
WhitneySeptember 11, 2013 - 8:12 am
SUCH a beautiful quilt!! I would LOVE to try my hand at making a quilt as well.. I won’t look as beautiful as yours but I would love to try!ReplyCancel
DeborahGunSeptember 11, 2013 - 8:17 am
I would definitely make the quilt – just love this pattern.ReplyCancel
TeresaSeptember 11, 2013 - 8:54 am
Oooh…I have a messenger bag pattern that would look great with this feather quilt.ReplyCancel
CarlaSeptember 11, 2013 - 8:55 am
Oooooh I would love to make the quilt! It’s fabulous. Thank youReplyCancel
Steph BlairSeptember 11, 2013 - 9:12 am
I’d start with a bag – just won a couple of yards of legacy from Angela Waters, and It’s look fab!ReplyCancel
Jennifer PerkinsSeptember 11, 2013 - 9:27 am
I’ve never paper pieced, but I wouldn’t mind starting with that pattern! Cute pot holders! Love all her fabrics!ReplyCancel
Kim JohnsonSeptember 11, 2013 - 10:13 am
I think I would use the pattern on a pillow or purse and then a quilt. It’s beautiful!ReplyCancel
JudySeptember 11, 2013 - 10:16 am
I love the pot holders you made and since I need practice with piecing and quilting, I’d start with these. Thanks for the give away!ReplyCancel
lynnSeptember 11, 2013 - 10:18 am
i’d try a pillow first, but the full quilt pattern is so lovely! the potholders rock!!ReplyCancel
wendySeptember 11, 2013 - 10:22 am
I think I’d want to make the quilt, but not sure if that would be too much paper piecing, so perhaps a cushion or twoReplyCancel
Jacklynn GrimmSeptember 11, 2013 - 10:27 am
I think I would take one of the rows and make a table runner. Thanks for the give away!ReplyCancel
KathleenSeptember 11, 2013 - 10:36 am
Love your potholders! I tried the triple layer deal like you once and found it difficult to quilt. I think one insulbrite and one warm and natural is sufficient. Would love to be a winner :)ReplyCancel
MoeWestSeptember 11, 2013 - 10:51 am
I think I would start off small like you did and make potholders and a matching linen tea towel with feathers down the middle. I really like the quilt too!ReplyCancel
Marci GirlSeptember 11, 2013 - 11:01 am
I would make a handbag for sure. Your potholders turned out so cute, but I know what you mean about quilting when it is so darn thick, impossible to keep those straight lines perfect!ReplyCancel
Kim MSeptember 11, 2013 - 11:03 am
I’m just getting into quilting so I would use the pattern for a quilt! I’d love to learn paper-piecing!ReplyCancel
WensSeptember 11, 2013 - 11:08 am
Ooh I’d make a GIANT quilt for myself! I love this pattern, and I love the fabrics you used! Awesome :)ReplyCancel
Shawn JSeptember 11, 2013 - 12:05 pm
I think it would look great as a tote or wall hanging.
smjohns63 at yahoo dot comReplyCancel
Allison CSeptember 11, 2013 - 12:10 pm
I would love to make this quilt for myself!ReplyCancel
GillSeptember 11, 2013 - 12:12 pm
I love it! I’d love to make a quilt but realistically I think a tote bag!!ReplyCancel
AlexandraSeptember 11, 2013 - 12:40 pm
I have been looking for a quilt to make for my bed for about six months now, but none have grabbed me quite like this one! I would make a queen size quilt with one OVERSIZED arrow on the back and a few throw pillows like the ones pictures on Alison Glass’s site. Thank you for the chance to win! Your blog and others like it make my desk job a lot more fun during lunch breaks! :)ReplyCancel
Michelle kSeptember 11, 2013 - 12:40 pm
I love this pattern! Thank you for the chance to win it. I don’t think I would make the whole quilt, but never say never. I would definitely be using it in smaller proportions for pillows, purses and maybe clothing embellishment.ReplyCancel
Ali MSeptember 11, 2013 - 12:52 pm
Wow er, I just realized I’m dating somebody who does archery, and for some reason I didnt even think I could somehow translate the fabric into something for him with the pattern (feeling silly) I’m making him a pillow with Moda’s Lush Uptown Deer in the woods paint by number fabric, and I think there will have to be a quill on the back!ReplyCancel
Elizabeth JSeptember 11, 2013 - 1:07 pm
The quilt would be fabulous, but I’m thinking that my living room couch pillows need an update!ReplyCancel
DariaSeptember 11, 2013 - 1:09 pm
What a quickie way to love the pattern and try it, too!
Think I might try it out in a Mug Rug. ReplyCancel
barbe priceSeptember 11, 2013 - 1:50 pm
really lovely pattern, i’d make a wall hanging, it’s a great pattern for showing off your favorite colorsReplyCancel
Karen BSeptember 11, 2013 - 2:22 pm
Cute pot holders! I am shy about using blue, but you pulled it off very well! I would love to make the quilt.ReplyCancel
MargaretSeptember 11, 2013 - 3:25 pm
I’d love to make the quilt, but I can see myself using the pattern to make a tote bag and zipper pouches.ReplyCancel
Melissa HSeptember 11, 2013 - 3:56 pm
I’m not a quilter, but this quilt actually inspires me to make one. I love the retro meets modern feel of the pattern, which I can picture in tons of cute quilting prints I’ve seen lately! (Love your lace dress post, too, btw)ReplyCancel
Margaret gSeptember 11, 2013 - 4:21 pm
I would make a quilt :)ReplyCancel
mjbSeptember 11, 2013 - 4:35 pm
I think it would make a great tote or pillow.ReplyCancel
Lisa McGriffSeptember 11, 2013 - 4:47 pm
Sure would like to win the pattern! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Vicki HSeptember 11, 2013 - 6:19 pm
I like your potholders. I would like to make a couple too and a tablerunner to match. Thanks for the chance.ReplyCancel
Sandy KSeptember 11, 2013 - 6:19 pm
I would like to make the quilt. Thanks for the chance.ReplyCancel
JoSeptember 11, 2013 - 6:33 pm
I would make a table runnerReplyCancel
Linda ArmentiSeptember 11, 2013 - 6:44 pm
I would first make a zip pouch like the one on the blog tour, the pattern really goes with hand stitching.ReplyCancel
Jessica YoungSeptember 11, 2013 - 7:21 pm
OMG I love this pattern! I would first make a tote bag as a girl for my my sisters upcoming birthday! I’m sure I would make a quilt once I get some of my other ongoing projects finished.
Thank you for the chance to win!!
*Jessica
juceyj03@gmail.comReplyCancel
SonyaSeptember 11, 2013 - 8:25 pm
I would absolutely make this quilt!!! I love it, and it would be my first attempt at paper piecing…. perfect!ReplyCancel
Wendy D.P.September 12, 2013 - 7:56 am
Such a beautiful pattern! I would love to make a quilt using it!ReplyCancel
kathy jacobsenSeptember 12, 2013 - 8:51 am
How is it I just now found your blog and Alison Glass?? What an inspiring day–thank you! I would dive right into the quilt, love it!ReplyCancel
MaraSeptember 12, 2013 - 9:14 am
I want to make a tote with this pattern.ReplyCancel
ShawnSeptember 12, 2013 - 9:45 am
I would love to make the quilt. I would use Alisons fabric too. Just love her designs.ReplyCancel
LaurieSeptember 12, 2013 - 2:18 pm
I would definitely make the quilt!ReplyCancel
Karena LindellSeptember 12, 2013 - 10:14 pm
I actually love paper piecing and want to make the whole quilt! :)ReplyCancel
LaurieSeptember 12, 2013 - 11:08 pm
A quilt just like that one!!!!ReplyCancel
jessicaSeptember 15, 2013 - 9:10 pm
i would love to make the quilt! gorgeous!ReplyCancel
AnitaSeptember 17, 2013 - 12:42 am
Love the fabrics and pattern! I would make the quilt using those gorgeous prints :)ReplyCancel
SeanaOctober 2, 2013 - 11:12 am
I love the feathers pattern and would love to make one!ReplyCancel

Tag Archives: Chambray

Things to Come

Myrtle the Turtle

Quick Change Trousers for Baby

The Washi Tunic : My Maternity Staple

Alison Glass Blog Tour : Feathers Quilt Pattern + Giveaway

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