Embroidery 101:Block 8

I just finished stitching the Block eight for the Embroidery 101 Quilt Along that I participate at Clover & Violet.   Basically there are nine blocks in total that we need to stitch for a 54" square quilt. Being said so...  it means  just one more block to go before the quilt top finish. 

The most challenging part while stitching this Block 8 was when I stitched the big petals. I used satin stitch with back stitch as the outline... just like Jennie's. I started with the outline followed with the satin stitch... I found it very difficult in filling up the space... in future I will remember to start with the satin stitch first and then the back stitch outline. Anyway it is a good experience ... and I'm happy with the result.

Happy Stiching!!

Embroidery 101:Block 7

I just completed stitching the embroidery for Block 7 for the Stitch & Quilt Along at Clover & Violet.

The cloud was suppose to used the split stitch but while I'm doing it I forgot about it and end up everything was used the back stitch... anyway



the rest of the pattern were according to the stitch as given by Jennie.



Happy Stitching!!

Embroidery 101: Block 6

It has been a long holidays... away from home
and  from my computer.

And today after the long leave and being sick for the last 4 days,
I'm here to share with you my Block 6 for the
Embroidery 101: Quilt along....

And following is the picture of all the six completed blocks for the
Embroidery 101: Quilt Along with Clover & Violet.

Sorry for the bad quality of the picture...

Anyway hope everyone enjoy viewing... and to those participate

Happy Stitching!!

Embroidery 101 : Block 5

It has been a busy month .... Since we are preparing for the festival
that was just around the corner, I left with no time to
commit with stitching the Block 5 for the
Embroidery 101: Quilt Along on time.

Here is my Block 5 which was just completed today.

Happy Stitching!! and ...
to all Muslim Wish you 'Happy Eid Ul-Fitr'

Embroidery 101 : Block 4

This week what I did  for sewing was stiching the 

 Block 4 of  Embroidery 101 Quilt Along

at Clover &Violet.

The most challenging part when stitching this pattern was when

working with the long and short stich.

That is why, I choose to stitch the bird and the roof  pattern
 after I have completed the others...

Anyway with the little diagram provided by Jennie

on how to worked the stitches I managed to

complete it.

The little diagram was really helpful!!

Just to share with everyone following are all the four completed

blocks for the Embroidery 101 : Stitch and Quilt Along.

I also share this post at Sew Darn Crafty
and Clover & Violet.


Happy Stitching!!

Yo-Yo Along

I am so happy today upon received a parcel from the post Office!! 

Do you want to know what was inside it???
Well it was a yo-yo maker...

 I never expect to received it this soon since the supplier
promised to post it only during weekends...

Anyway I send my many thanks to Zila the owner
of  the shop for sending it earlier...
By having this yo-yo maker, now I can participate
in the Yo-Yo Along with Penny at Sew Take A Hike ...
If you're interested to join, please visit her blog for the details.

Being so excited having this tool,
 I start to play around with it.
And this is my first yo-yo made using the maker...



And as at today, I've already made  25 yoyos ...
and that mean I still have about 983 yoyos to go
if  I would like to have the same size of yoyo quilt as Penny's.


Happy Sewing!!!

Quilted Drawstring Tote Bag

This week I've been busy sewing this drawstring tote bag....
quilted drawstring tote bag to be exact.

I'm using stash fabric that available in my collection ...

This time round I choose green and brown color combination.
The size of the bag is about 16"x 14"
The length of the handle is about 20"



 This will be my 1st quilted drawstring tote bag that I've sew.
At the end of the string I handsew with crocheted flower
with beads and sequin...

I also sew at the outside of the bag with pink flower

 applique to make it more outstanding and interesting...

which I feel without it make the bag look dull.



 The inside comes with a holder to be used to hang keys...
especially car keys.
It will be more convenient to have it separate from
other items in the bag.

Basically I don't follow any specific bag pattern.

So I can claim this bag is my own pattern...

Happy Sewing !!

I'm sharing this at Amy's Creative Side, Sew Darn Crafty Party,

Stash Project of the Month and Motivate Me Monday

Quilt Block for Japan

 Last night I've been working on the above block for

Partnership Quilt for 2012 Tokyo Quilt Festival.

Ayumi from Pink Penguin posted about this project in her blog. 

Since I'm not an expert in quilting, in fact never even sew any,

this consider my first block for the size 9" x  9"

My plan was to sew the below pattern which I draw it

 in a piece of paper before I start cutting the fabric. 

 Half way through it, I am lost since I don't have the slightest idea on

 how to cut and  sew the centre...

At the end, my  block turn out to look like this.

Even though not the same as the pattern,

at least it still carry the theme - triangles and squares.

 For those who wish to participate in this project...

you may click HERE for the details.

Wish you all Happy Sewing!!

Embroidery 101 ... Blocks construction

Today I continue to share my journey in following the
 Embroidery 101 Quilt Along...

7th June... I start cutting the fat quarter fabric,
but I don't cut all the fabric.
  For today I cut only for a block and I start sew it since
 I was so excited to see the result.
 So this is my first block that I've contructed and sewed. 
The finished size of the block is 171/2"...arggghhh  it turn out
to be smaller by 1" ?? where has it gone wrong..
upon checking I realize that I'm using
 the 3"x121/2" for the inner square
and the outer square I used the fabric size 181/2"

As of today 10th June...

I've completed sewed five blocks(and all  turn out to be

 in the  same size 171/2")

and I still have another 4 blocks to finish. 

Now I am getting excited to do the embroidery...

which was the main reason  I join this quilt along. 

I love embroidery... really looking forward to it ...

counting the days to start with the 1st block.  

Happy Sewing!

Embroidery 101:Stitch & Quilt Along

 

I have been following and joined the

Embroidery 101:Stitch & Quilt Along

 held by Jennie at Clover & Violet.

Today I would like to share my work on progress of the Quilt Along

2nd June - I've started to cut the nine 51/2" white fabric blocks

 and sewed them with the 11/2" strips.

 

3rd June - Place an  order for the 4 pc fat quarter bundle

 from LoveMeLots  online shop. 

 Since they have limited choice I have to mix and match the

color tone from other designer cotton fabric. 

 Anyway since this is my first quilt that I learn to sew

I don't give so much focus on the colors. 

6th June - Received the fabric that I ordered.

I received 1/2 yard each of the Bamboo Garden in Grey,Dolce

and Lilly in Blue, Dolce by Tanya Whelan. 

The 4 pc fat quarter bundle??... hmm I forget to look at the designer name.

I was so excited upon receiving all the fabrics. 

Tonight I will start cutting the Fat Quarter Fabric.

Aside from the fabrics that I ordered included in the

parcel were some stash fabrics. 

 I was so happy with the gift... love it...

Happy Sewing!!

Stash Project ...

This week project was a bag made from stash fabric.
This is my first try to sew a quilt bag.
Basically I have nil experience in quilting.
I do a lot of patchwork project but never quilting.

Looking at my work I have to admit that I need to follow
a quilting class to improve further.
Anyway I am happy with the result. Pattern of the bag 
is my own...

I am sharing my project by linking to the following parties...

 Sew Darn Crafty         Keeping it Simple

Clover and Violet 

Happy Sewing!