When I first saw the information about this hop on Sew We Quilt. I just knew I wanted to be part of it.
I had seen advertisements for this fabric, and thought it would be fun to play with.
I am ready to go to any retreat and set up my sewing area.
I made the mat for my sewing machine to set on. The part that is below the table, is two pockets where I can put my ruler, or the ever popular seam ripper, while I am sewing. I made a little trash bucket, pincushion, and a zippered pouch to hold my tools. The tote bag is to hold it all, plus my project.
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| This fabric, a product of Quilting Treasurers called "She Who Sews". It has two different panels, and fabrics that have a sewing theme, such as yellow tape measures, buttons and the red tomato pincushions. There is one fabric that has vintage sewing motifs. For my tote bag, I used 6 of one panel fabric, the measuring tape, buttons, tomato pincushion and vintage sewing motifs. I used those panel pieces to make pockets on the front and back. Each panel became a pocket. |
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| The back of my retreat tote. |
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| For the zippered pouch I used the buttons and tomato pincushions fabrics. The pouch is a great way to transport all those tools we use while sewing. It is one way to keep them contained. |
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| Here are the trash bucket and pincushion. Madame Samm's pincushion pattern came in handy. I made a few pinnies with some of the sewing buttons I have. |
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| You can see how the cute sewing mat is the perfect size for my little Singer Featherweight. |
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| I enjoyed working with this line of fabric from Quilting Treasurers. Thank you to Madame Samm and Carla Henton of Createn in the sticks for putting on this fun hop. Don't forget that there is another hop going on at the same time. Carla scheduled the hops together. So every other day you would see a project using the fabric from Quilting Treasurers or a Door Stop.
February 4th
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I Piece 2 Mary
February 6th threads on my socks
Don't let the Door Stop you
February 5th
More Stars in Comanche Buzzing and Bumbling Sew and Sow Farm Purl Buttons Blog Carretel E Agulha The Quilting Queen Pig Tales and Quilts February 7th GrammieQs Pickles Quilting Made by Me in Red A Passion for Applique Living With Purpose Tipsy Teacup Creations Sew We Quilt
Please, don't forget to visit these other great sewers and cheer them on.
I know I appreciate all of your kind comments and I know they do, too.
I have so much fun sewing and creating for these hops. I am sure a lot of the other quilters feel the same way. If you have never been part of a hop, give it a try. It is a awarding experience and you meet such amazing quilters.
Have a great sewing day.
Mary
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67 comments:
Oh Mary! I just love your projects. They really do look great with your featherweight. I really need to order some of this fabric (no quilt shop here anymore :() I love how it all goes into the tote bag! Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
xo jan
What beautiful projects…love that tote bag!! Thanks for sharing :)
Mary, you have a nice set up alright. I love everything. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Oh Mary, those are darling. Love the featherweight & then the one on the fabric, that's so cute.
Love the sweet tote retreat bag, everything in one handy spot! Thank you for sharing.
you have made some lovely and very practical things here.
Your sewing retreat station shall be the envy of all the other retreaters. Great use of these fabrics. I love the tote. The pincushion is sew cute. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
It's all just too cute Mary! I haven't seen that fabric over here but the craft show is next month so will look out for it then!
I have just picked up my Featherweight today, only an hour ago! I'm in love...... she looks so pretty and apparently sews like a dream. Bought it from a retired sewing machine man so I figure it must be a good buy. So keen to sew with it, will play tonight:-)
Do you carry your Featherweight around in it's black box? I'm thinking of making something to hold the machine and extras plus other sewing notions.
They look just gorgeous with your machine. I would like one of each. Beautiful work!
Your projects are sew lovely. Your tote bag is sew wonderful, my favorite.
Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Lovely projects!
Mary, that is an awesome set of sewing goodies. You will be styling at your next retreat and everyone will want one. Your Singer is all dressed up!
Wow!! I love the zippered bag!! :)
Now Mary, your machine has never looked sooooo good. What a photo of sewing room ideas….and your photo is really lovely. Love all that white stuff lol
most deserving of all the ahhhhhhs
Mary, that's a gorgeous group of projects and they make a beautiful vignette with your machine!
I used to go on several retreats and would have loved to have been this organized! I hadn't even considered a big enough bag for my Featherweight but I love that idea! blessings, marlene
Oh Mary what fabulous projects!!!!
I just love them!!!!
Beautiful! Love the bright reds mixed with yellow! Everything is gorgeous!
Wow, Mary..... what a great line up of projects! Your Featherweight is smiling and stylin'! Thanks for sharing all of this inspiration.... I can't wait to get some of this fabric!
You really went all out. You must have done ONLY these projects last month. I like the idea of the pincushion fabric becoming a pincushion.Your tote bag looks so professional, too!. I am reminded that my new machine does not have her own mat yet...or a cover. I am inspired by what I see here.
Fabulous projects. Now I sew want a mat with pockets to sit under my sewing machine so I am not constantly hunting for my scissors, or jack the ripper.
Wow Mary!!! Beautiful, beautiful projects!
Guess who is going to be the belle of the retreat ball! That would be you. What a great array of accessories!
Wowzers! You are off the chart with all this stuff! I love it all!!! It's soooo happy! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, Mary, you will sew on the go in style. You have the perfect bag to carry it all in. Love your little pins too.
Thanks for hopping. You always add just the right touches to your posts.
Oh, I love your projects! Especially the tote bag. Great job!!
Oh my! You will look very posh at your next sewing retreat with all those coordinated accessories. very nicely done. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
Mary, you did an awesome job on everything. It all looks so beautiful. Gotta have a mat like yours. Thank you so much for sharing.
Beautiful, I like all your projects
Wow! Love all the projects! you certainly made good use of your fabric!!
I am swooning over these creations! Absolutely love every single one of them!
Sweet sewing machine accessory and bag! I love how beautiful they look in that fabric...very nice!
What great projects for quilting retreats! I will have to get busy! LOL Thank you for your inspiration.
Nice projects! Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com
Beautiful, these pics are so great, and your projects too of course!!!! I like you zippered big pouch, so much space in it, perfect for us quilters, smile!!!
Your bags are sweet.. but I love the idea of making a machine mat and the pockets! What a great fabric for a great project. Oh and I love that machine..always wanted one of those!
My goodness Mary your projects are amazing! I seriously need one of those tote bags! Do you sell them!? haha!
The sewing mat is fantastic! I made a smaller one but no pockets. My machine sits flush with my table. I may need to make another one for traveling too! Beautiful! And congrats on being in the top 2 today! You deserve it!
Beautiful! I love the fabrics you chose to use from the collation. The yellow really pops next to the red!
You have great projects! You will really enjoy making use of them! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely creations!
This fabric really compliments featherweights! Love your projects...
Your projects are beautiful...and the material is stunning! Great Job!!!! My favorite is the tote bag!!!although, I do like them all!
Your projects are awesome!! I love that fabric too! Thanks for sharing in the hop... it's your first one but you did a great!!!
Awesome tote . . . and I'm completely jealous of your Featherweight. I would love to own one.
Wow! Seriously wow! they all look gorgous together - and then they all fit in the retreat bag - you will be the envy of everyone at Retreat for sure. Brilliant!
What can I say but BRAVO Mary, all your projects are great and I would love to have them myself !
Love the way you've created a whole travel-ready set! :)
Wow Mary. Your creations are amazing and so are your pictures. You're going to be getting a lot of attention at retreats with your beautiful new sewing items.
I am so impressed with the projects you made. The fabric and your featherweight are perfect matches. How clever you are to creat such goodies for yourself to enjoy. What a happy day sewing with them.
I adore "She Who Sews" fabrics and your projects are fabulous. Such practical and beautiful items for sewing and/or traveling. Thank you sew much for Hopping...
Great idea to make a sewing machine mat. And the fabric really was well used. You did a great job with all of the projects.
Cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Hi Mary! You certainly deserved the wow award today! Every one of your pieces was beautiful as well as the setting and photography. this is what I am aspiring to do! I am going to make some of these lovely items as well. thank you!
Hi Mary I love all your projects now you are all set to go to your retreat. Have fun!
Your sewing area will be the envy of everyone who is at a retreat or class with you! I love all the pockets on the tote.
Those are all so cute, and the fabrics just make them all stand out.
Anyone you go to quilt camp with will be so jealous! I like the fact that you can set up with a "set" of supplies, the fact that it all matches and flows makes me happy. Thank you for sharing Mary!
~Brandy
I really love your projects Mary! The red and yellow fabrics really make the panels pop! My wonderful mother-in-law just gave me her Featherweight and I love it. She wasn't using it anymore and had no idea why everyone wanted to buy it from her. Thank you for sharing!
LOve all the sewing projects. Such a cute retreat tote bag. And the tomatoe pin cushion is sew cute.
Love your projects but honesty I'm really lovn' your featherweight most of all. :)
Hi Mary
All the things you created are so great !!! The fabrics fit perfectly to your projects . Congratulations.
Hugs from France
That tote bag is stunning - well done!
Your projects are all adorable. How appropriate to have a pincushion made of pincushion fabric! I love the bag with the pockets.
Great projects. Hope you and Jan are having fun, missing all this snow here.
So lovely tote bag, and sewing tablet. :-)
You deserved being chosen by Samm :-)
It looks cold in Chicago bbrrrr.
Regards from Sweden.
Really beautiful, the mat, the pincushion.. can't decide what I like best.. Awesome!
Wow Mary - You outdid yourself with our She Who Sews collection. I am running behind but still trying to see all of the projects made with my heartfelt Handmaids™. I am very glad I didn't miss yours. They are wonderful projects, fabric choices and photos of all. Nice job Mary. Thank you.
J. Wecker Frisch
Now aren't you going to be the most fashionable sewist at your retreats!! Love, love, love.
What a wonderful collection of projects! And they look so great in your sewing room - perfect with your little featherweight. Very clever to use the panels as pockets on your beautiful tote bag! Well done!
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