Friday, September 30, 2016

OK, so what is this item?

*UPDATE: contest ended on 02 October 2016*

Good morning dear friends. Just what is that item pictured above? The crew found this under the kitchen sink while remodeling mother's kitchen. Yes, we have had a lot of remodeling going on here lately. The living room was also done, as was mother's bedroom. Actually, I do know what that item is, but the first follower who comments and tells us all what it is will win a little surprise gift! Hint: think vintage. *Updated for another hint: think gender. To enter, you must:

* Be a follower of this blog via GFC, Google+, Linky Followers, or Bloglovin'.
* Have a family-friendly blog that you have posted to in the past 2 months.
* Due to shipping costs, reside in the 50 US states or the DC.
* Comment on this post and tell us what the pictured item is.

* By entering this Giveaway, you affirm that you have read, understand, and agree with this blog's: Privacy Policy/ Giveaway Rules. Please do not post this giveaway on any of the social networks. The giveaway will end with the first follower who meets the rules and correctly identifies the item. Winner's name will be posted the following day, and they will be contacted by me. For your internet safety, please do not include your email address with your comment. Prim vintage blessings.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

McCall's 6736 halter dress

Yay! Another dress for my granddaughter. This one was made back in the summer, and is McCall's 6736, view A. It is a frilly, ruffled v-neckline halter dress with a tie sash at the back neck. The ruffle at the hemline completes the look. The fabric is 100% cotton, white with multi color large floral print. Kinda "grown-up" looking and perfect for a 5 year old, not baby-nursery looking. Oh, she will remind you that she is not a baby, lol. 'Forgot to get a photo of the matching head band. This dress pattern includes several views, and is fairly easy to make. However, the finished length is not on the envelope nor printed on the pattern pieces as stated. It is still a darling pattern. It seems that this view is intended to be mid-calf length. With a simple tie sash closing and side zipper fastener, this pattern will receive a pattern difficulty rating of:

Fairly Easy

~celebrating National Sewing Month~

Friday, September 23, 2016

Lovey Giraffes crib quilt- more photos

Good morning friends. Remember last year, the Lovey Giraffes crib quilt? 'Decided to re-post that, to include a photo of the backing & label, and a close-up of two of the machine-appliqued giraffes. The rest of the quilt is machine meandering quilted. Fabrics are 100% cottons, and the batting is Warm N' White©. Please continue reading for more...

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Night Crossing bed runner: king-sized

Good morning everyone. The bed runner pictured above was made for my mother, for Christmas 2015. The pattern is called Night Crossing, and is from the e-book: e-PatternsCentral.com: Bed Runners Using Precut Fabrics. [not an affiliate link]. This runner is king-sized, measuring 101"X23.50". The fabrics are 100% cottons, and are from the Fusions Meadow collection by Robert Kaufman. The backing is a multi-colored abstract cotton print. The binding is purple. The batting is Warm N' Natural©. The machine quilting is an all over meandering style. Mother loves bright colors, so this is a quilt that she does love and use. This is also my first of two entries in the Blogger's Quilt Festival at Amy's Creative Side. This runner is entered in the: large quilts category. Be sure to visit and see all of the quilts. Voting begins in four days.

~Linking-up with Amy at Blogger's Quilt Festival 2016~

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Giraffes diaper bag

Good morning friends. Pictured above is a diaper bag that I made for a friend's baby shower last year. The pattern is a free one from: Make Baby Stuff.com website. It is called Detour, and can also be made into a purse. The giraffe appliques are from a pattern on Etsy called: Lovey Giraffes (not an affiliate link). With its quilted lining, inside it has handy pockets for keys, smartphone, and wallet. The fastener is magnetic, and the button is for decoration. The front khaki area holds plenty of baby bottles, and on the back it can hold a nice-size changing pad. The interfacing is Pellon® Home Decor 809®. Dimensions are 19"W X 10" H X 3 1/2" D. If you missed the post, you can see the Lovey Giraffes baby quilt on this blog at this post: Lovey Giraffes crib quilt.
~celebrating National Sewing Month~

~Linking-up with Kelly at: My Quilt Infatuation: Needle & Thread Thursday~


Danice G.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Star Light Star Dark QAL: completed quilt

Wow, 'finally completed the quilt for the QAL at Quilty Habit. I am happy with the results, and learned a lot about color. The left side was to be the light gradation, and the right side the darker gradation. Since green is my favorite color, that had to be one color choice, lol. The choice of orange for the other color was perfect, except that I did have trouble finding lighter shades of orange fabrics. The machine quilting is simple meandering style. Please continue reading.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Another Simplicity 1475 dress

Well, where have I been? Mother had to have a lot of reno work done on the house, so we have been living in a construction zone, lol. The living room ceiling had to be replaced, as well as the old kitchen floor. But I am back now, and have really missed you all. Gotta love Simplicity 1475, and pictured above is another dress from that darling pattern. Of course it went to my adorable granddaughter. The fabric is a white with chocolate damask print, and the bow is deep red cotton. I love brown and red together, do you? This pattern has shoulder straps, an elastic back, no fasteners, and a lined bodice. The bow slips through a single button hole hidden under the front pleat. Pretty nifty, huh? As before, this pattern gets a difficulty rating of:

Beginner

~celebrating National Sewing Month~

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Gwennie Inspired QAL: round 4

Hello to all in blog land. I am so enjoying the Gwennie Inspired QAL hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts Blog. Round 4 is to be star-themed, and my round is simple this time. Wanting my completed quilt to be rectangular instead of square, I simply added a round of navy cotton with a star print to the top and bottom of the quilt top. The quilt now measures 34"X40". Negative space is a wonderful design in quilts, but it just seemed like the four white areas surrounding the basket center medallion needed something added. That "something" is a simple blue bird applique in each area. 'Hoping that my choices are acceptable, and not too simple. Looking forward to seeing everyone's round 4, and to the next round of this fun QAL. Have you been quilting lately?

~Linking-up with Humble Quilts' Blog at: Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL: Part 4~