My friend bought a new sewing machine and I decided writing an easy tutorial for her so she can start her sewing journey. Here is the drawstring bag : Required materials: top fabric- Two 8.5" square (blue polka dots) lining fabric- Two 8.5" square (red polka dots) lining fabric - two, 2.5 X 8.5" strips... Continue Reading →
The first Local Quilters Meet in 2019 was scheduled today (15th June 2019) at Saira Sumar's place. She was the perfect, gracious host-- welcoming thirty of us into her house as the first pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai and the clouds took over. We started the session with 'meet and greet' so all new quilters get... Continue Reading →
Some selfish sewing early in the year does seem strange but I really needed a lunch bag. I travel to work and currently use a Quiltcon tote for the purpose. The small lunch boxes kind fo swim inside the bag and any fruit that I may carry as a mid-morning or evening snack gets bruised... Continue Reading →
I recently bought a smartphone for mom. She had been using the last one for far too long but has been reluctant to move to higher technology for a while. Also, hesitant on spending money on herself. She would rather give us the amount to splurge on designer wear than spend it on a necessary... Continue Reading →
Wanted to make some quick and easy Easter treats for my friends and I chanced upon this easy tutorial on Bunny treat bags at Sewcanshe. Whats more, they use charm squares(which I adore). After I made the first one, I got so addicted that I made a full half dozen. The only change to the... Continue Reading →
I participated in a tote swap this January and Yes, sent my partner the Blue tote I blogged about a while back along with two coasters and a pouch. What I received was a lovely bright tote, a pouch and 4 books!! I was floored...my partner made the cut! I started with Sudha Murthy's Old... Continue Reading →
The tote is done and ready for shipping. I am really proud to see how I have improved since the last one --the stitches are even and neat, the size is perfect, the bag is stiff as required. Overall am glad of how it turned out so soon it will leave for its new home... Continue Reading →
The first tote from the tutorial is here! Maybe I would like it to be a 'lil more stiff in the next one, so the interfacing would need to change. But overall, am happy with how this turned out... It was for a friend's birthday and it has been delivered to her 🙂 Fabric used:... Continue Reading →
A new attempt starts somewhere...and here I start with a tote!!
A nice library tote came together this morning . A lovely, easy, on the go tote to carry a book or two with a notepad. What's more, it's really easy to make and takes a little less than an hour to make. I like the strawberry fabric of the bag and it beautifuly complements the... Continue Reading →
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