Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

The Heat - - -wow!  It has been crazy on the east coast. For me, it drives me out early in the day and then in for the worst part of the afternoon.  Which is good, lets hope I get some sewing completed today.  I've been really quiet these days.... Sorry.  When I'm not working or gardening, I've been working on the instruction for my July class; Constellations Quilt.  In addition to teaching the class.   Pennington is planning on selling the kit for the pattern I made using Deb Tucker's LeMoyne Star ruler.  So, I've been trying to put that together, where everyone can follow the instructions.  Deb has the basic instructions, but trying to tell someone how much to cut of what fabric I used and where I placed it.....  well, that takes time. Constellation Quilt using Deb Tucker's LeMoyne Start Ruler I'm also finishing up my August Class instructions, for my "Not Your Grandmother's Dresden" class.  Again, using a ...

OK, you all remember how much I loved my EuroSteam Pressure Iron, but after it breaking a few months shy of its 1 year anniversary ... then the horrible customer service, there was no way I was purchasing that iron again for $200+.  Don't even get me started on how many irons I sold for them... wait to I see those sale ladies @ Hershey! So, I've been on an Iron hunt.  Well, I think I've found it.  I've listed it as #2, but for half the price, it really should be #1.  If it lasts more than 6 months,  I will give it the #1 spot. It is the: Rowenta 1700W Eco Intelligence Steam Iron w/3D Soleplate - QVC.com I found the best price and shipping at QVC.   It is Green and not just in coloring.. I used it for over 6 hours yesterday... beautiful!  Nice weight love the plate, easy to control the steam.  Plus, it is very easy to fill. If you are in the market for an Iron, check it out. Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4

In response to McCall's Quilting-July/August 2012 issue's Q&A - Page 14 ..... What is the biggest boo-boo or blunder you've committed when making a quilt? Please share your story. Mine, you ask... In my defense, it was my second quilt and I had only taken one beginner class - which was a log cabin quilt prior. I saw a great pattern in Fons and Porter, with pin wheels and I loved it. I decided that I knew math and I could figure it out. Well, on top of never haven't working with HST, I wanted to make it smaller (yes that is correct), I wanted a baby quilt but the pattern was for a double. So, I decided that it's all in the math. So, if I made the finished squares 50% smaller that it would work. So, I simply cut all the measurements in half.... So, 4 7/8" squares were cut to 2 7/16".... yes, no lie. then I cut them diagonally.... To add to it, I cut all the fabric first. Of course it didn't work. I believe I still have all the b...

As I sit on the 7pm train, I just read a sign that said "If you spent 3 hours commuting a day, you loss 30 days a year"! 3 hour is a good day.  Most days I make it into the office in 90 minutes door to door.  Going home, different story.  That is 90 on a good day but 120 minutes most days.  So, I've lost 35 days this year.  Imagine what I could have SEWN! Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4

As I sit on the 7pm train, I just read a sign that said "If you spent 3 hours commuting a day, you loss 30 days a year"! 3 hour is a good day.  Most days I make it into the office in 90 minutes door to door.  Going home, different story.  That is 90 on a good day but 120 minutes most days.  So, I've lost 35 days this year.  Imagine what I could have SEWN! Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4

The Spring Bloggers’ Quilt Festival started today at Amy’s Creative Side. The Festival runs from May 18 – June 1, 2012. There are already 170 quilters who’ve linked up so far, impressive! Here’s the schedule of events: May 18 – 21 Festival begins! (Linky is open) May 22 – 25 Nominations are made May 26 – 30 Vote for your favorites June 1 – Winners announced There are sponsors with names you’ll recognize offering up wonderful prizes. Amy said she added a new category this year, a Viewer’s Choice Award. Don’t miss out, go link if you have made a quilt (any style, all skill levels) or just take a look around! Go to the Festival. Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4

Check it out -  So cute.  Free patter from Lila Tueller, we all need cute little fabric trash bags for the car.  Check it out: lila tueller designs: Free Trash Stashers Pattern! Plus, I'm sure we could all thing of a few other uses for these great bags.

Happy Mother's Day. Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4

The Gammill has arrived!  I'm so excited, it is small but might - - just like me.  I think she needs a name.  Do the rest of you name your machines?  I'm thinking about Renie (Irene), after my mom... or my Grandmother, who pushed be to be crafty; Florence.  My mom is small and mighty too - as was my Grandmother.  I don't know, what do you think? As you all know, I'm not a facebooker, but Olde City called to tell me that the pups made their Facebook page:  Michelle adds a Gammill to the STASH Rob called them the Stash Guards and he pushed my STASH!!! OMG, how embarrassing. Check out the Stash Guards. Off to sew!

FAT QUARTER SHOP is running their free shipping promo... love it.  Check it out and don't forget to check the SALE section. Leave something for me.  :) Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4