Pillow Sham

April 30, 2014 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

I’ve made numerous throw pillows in my time (including the two front and center),

but Martha’s Quilted Pillow Sham was the first of its kind for me.

I’m not sure why a pillow sham project has never been one of my endeavors.

This is another one of the required items to be stitched up for the

Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing course.

I can see more of these in my future.

Invisible zippers are such an easy, clean method of finishing off the back opening.

The zipper gives easy access for inserting and removing the pillow.

I used leftovers from my stash which match the bright fabrics

already accessorizing our guest room.

They are an assortment of Anna Maria Horner prints and Bella solids.

This room sports the brightest of decorator colors in my home.

It is important for me to make my guests feel welcome by giving them

a bright, colorful, cheerful environment.

Please, if you are ever in the area, stop in and stay for a spell.

🙂

pam

Throw pillows made by me

Quilt Topper made by me

Using a Favorite to Teach a Friend

March 18, 2014 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Yes, it’s yet another charm pack table runner.

You’re probably tired of seeing this pattern by now,

but c’mon,

look at those gorgeous spring colors

(Printemps by 3 Sisters for Moda).

Plus, this is the perfect beginner project.

Since it uses a charm pack, there’s no cutting.

You can just get right down to the fun – the sewing!

And when your friend asks you to teach her to sew

you immediately suggest your ‘go-to’ table runner.

The quilting can be as simple or as intricate as you wish . . .

and it’s always easier to see from the batting side,

before the back is sewn on.

My friend, Deanna, also loves her new table runner.

Now go, teach somebody to sew.

You will both be blessed.

Spring Banner

March 17, 2014 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

A pre-printed fabric panel can bring immediate gratification.

Add a few hot fix crystals,

some standard machine designs,

a little free-motion quilting,

stitch all those fussy-cut panels onto some giant ric-rac,

and finish off the ends with fabric and yarn scraps along with fabric flowers

and in a very short amount of time you have a super cute spring banner.

The first day of spring is this Thursday, March 20.

Enjoy the change of seasons, my friends.