Thursday 29 May 2014

Make up bags

Here are a selection of small bags , these could be used make up etc
Each different piece of  fabric had its free motion quilting carried out a few days before ,
Then cut to size for each project . all bags are fully lined .

Thursday 17 April 2014

Pleated Tote Bag .

Here is yet another Tote bag ,

Using wadding on the front and back sections , created kick pleats , inside pocket to the
Back lining , a scalloped neck edge .  handles connected with D rings .

Wednesday 16 April 2014

More summer Tote bags

Here are my latest Tote bags .
using wadding when free motion quitting is applied . I us used a stippling design . fully lined. front pocket and strong handles . measuring 22 x 17 .

Poppy design fabric . jelly role strips added to this one in a contrasting colour . lined with a pale green fabric . plus poppy fabric inside pocket . measuring 19 x 12 inches . top opening 13inches.

Quilted Tote Bag .

Here I have used a jelly roll and a solid green fabric to make up this
Fully lined tote bag . includes a front pocket and shoulder straps . boxed corners.
Using wadding for the front and back to create a free motion all over quilting design of hearts and ribbons. Interfacing was used in the handles , top stitching .
Measuring 22 x 17 inches .

Wednesday 15 January 2014

Coral and ice quilted feathers

Table runner . Free following quilted feathers , on hand dyed cotton fabric , with micro stippling filler design in ice white thread.

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Mint chocolate feathers.

Latest project ,

Using chocolate cotton fabric.
I first Marked the stem lines , this was just a guide for the free motion quilted feathers , filling as much space as possible.. I then used a  mint green coloured thread for the micro stippling filler design.

Monday 9 December 2013

Swirling feather table runner




Table runner. 
 Latest project finished . 



This table runner was made using home dyed 100% cotton fabric ,



 The swirling feather design was created using coloured rayon threads .





 The binding was finished off by hand .



finished table runner measures 15x40 inches .


Happy Quilting

Julie