Hello all! I hope
every one of you had a nice weekend. We had some beautiful weather Saturday- in
the 60’s here in Denver. Saturday found us out and about. Bob and I had a nice
lunch, went to the Denver Dog Show then splurged on red velvet milk shakes at
LIKS.
I got a 4 mile
walk in after the milk shakes- in a t-shirt only! (well, I did have pants on as
well- contrary to what some people believe, I am NOT an exhibitionist!) We then went out to
dinner- fried oysters for me! The good thing about loving tiny places with good
food is that they aren’t that busy on Valentines’ Day- we got right in! Of Course we got up Sunday and it was 30
degrees. And then it snowed. Gotta love it!
I did get another
of my bear paw blocks done, so I am caught up! There are only 3 more blocks left,
I believe. But, the big news is I finally got done sewing my Bionic Gear Bag! I
have been working on it for a few weeks. The only reason it took so long is
because instead of going into my sewing room when I get home from work, I plop
my ass down in the chair, the dogs jump up on me and we cuddle the rest of the
night. (plus I have been re-reading Fifty Shades of Grey- for the third time, teehee)
All I had to finish
on the bag was sewing the binding and zipper on to the top of the bag. And I
finally did it! And, wait for it- it looks good for once! All of us quilters
know how tricky sewing binding on by machine can be. When I fold the binding
over, and try to stitch in the ditch, it always seems like the top stitching on
the other side is crapola when I am done. This time, my friends, I kicked the
bindings’ ass! And, for you my friends, I will tell you I think I have finally
figured out the tricks to a good looking binding. I know, I know. I have only
made 4,000 fricking bags with machine stitched binding. Some things come slow
to me- DUMBASS.
The first thing I
did this time was slow the hell down. I am usually a fast sewer. It drives my
friends crazy. Just ask them. I also
pinned that first seam- a LOT. These 2 things, along with making sure that I
sewed that first seam very straight did the trick! This way, when I turn the
binding over to the other side, if my seam is straight to begin with, the same
amount of binding will be folded over the whole way across the bag. Also, as I
am sewing in the ditch from the back side, the ditch is actually straight, also
making this seam look good. I also used a LOT of pins when sewing in the ditch.
I did hold my breath as I was turning the bag over to look at the first side of
the stitching- holy crap- did I actually sew that? I was amazed- then proceeded
to do the other side. Success!
The bag I sewed is
the Bionic Gear Bag. It has 4 zippered pockets inside, plus a fabric tray at
the front where you can place more stuff! Take note of the way the stripes are
laid out on the pockets- total accident, but a happy one at that!
I did make the
matching little fabric bowl so I had a place to put my Wonder Clips.
It is a really
slick pattern- very easy to follow. She includes lots of pictures and tons of
instructions. You can find the pattern here-
I really like the
bag. I also love the fabric I picked. I machine quilted around all of the
little flowers, and put just a little bling in the center of a few flowers.
I will definitely
make another one- I might have enough fabric left to make a matching 2nd
one. If not, I may have a few pieces of fabric in my stash I can use-haha!
Update- on Gracie-
she is doing well at her new home. The vet said she is approx. 8 weeks old, and
is a doxie/terrier or doxie/schnauzer mix. She is a healthy, happy little girl!
Thank you for
reading this my peeps! Have a good week!
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