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Cup Organizer

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Kwik Sew 3886
Happy dog days of summer, friends.
It’s time to take a break from the heat
and have a seat in front of your trusty sewing machine.
Here’s the organization cup that accompanies the a fore-posted
I call it a mug apron.
This one is so quick and easy.
I probably need one in several rooms of my home
It can be used to organize office supplies, crochet implements,
or even personal care items such as makeup brushes,
combs, and lip stick and lip gloss.
The apron lies flat, but when you insert it into your cup
it magically molds to the shape of the cup.
Love it!
Not only do you have storage in the little outside pockets,
but you have additional storage inside the mug.
This one, along with the sewing space thread catcher,
will be offered as a kit to make and take at Nuttall’s
Witches Night Out on October 10.
Join us for some sewing fun and for some tasty potluck dishes.

Happy and stylish organizing!

Upcoming Class

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If you are in the local area,
I invite you to sign up for the Madeira and Bias Shaped Table Runner
class that I’m teaching at Nuttall’s on August 1 & 8.
We will use a pattern and instructions by Martha Pullen.

You will learn a super quick and easy way to do Madeira applique.

You’ll also get to use some of those terrific heirloom stitches built into your sewing machine.

You will see how magically that bias tape lays down
and shapes up to form the detail in the middle of the runner.

You will also learn about special presser feet
that will make your stitching faster and give professional results.

Lastly, you’ll walk away with a beautiful table runner to spruce up your home decor,
or to give as a gift to a special person.

I’m looking forward to meeting you in class!

Embroidered Linen Table Runner

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Linen purchased from Anna Maria Horner
 
Here’s a variation of the Madeira and Bias table runner that I shared in April.
I ventured away from the very traditional ecru and white linen
to a much more vibrant, contemporary color palette,
yet still using traditional fabric (linen).
 
 
The beautiful butterfly and bug embroidery up there at the edge
adds a sweet design element.
 
 
 The bug border is a stock multi-hoop design that was included with my Bernina (v.5) software.  I did not alter the design at all.  The size and colors were perfect for this pattern and fabric.  Love when that happens!
 
Here’s a picture of the back after I added the pinstitching.
When sewing a pinstitch, it is best to use stabilizer.
As you can see, I’ve not yet taken the time to meticulously
remove all those little bits of stabilizer that didn’t tear away.
Gotta’ be honest, I may not take the time!
(Just keepin’ it real)

 
Of course, the Madeira and Bias Table Runner can be made without embroidery.
There are so many options with this intro to heirloom class.
Watch for one more, very contemporary version in the near future.
 
The Madeira and Bias Table Runner project is a class that I offer.
Right now, you can make your own in my home studio.
No need to own an embroidery machine.
I offer full use of my machines to my students.
If you are in the local Utah area,
contact me by email to arrange for your personalized instruction.
 
In the near future, I hope to be teaching this in a larger class format at a local store.
In that case, you would need to own an embroidery machine to add that touch.
Either way, this is a fantastic way to experience beginning heirloom stitching.
 
Enjoy your weekend, my friends.