A Winner and a Winning Sewing Machine Cover

Gill Watson! You are a winner! You won the e-version of Sweet Tweets! Congratulations :) I sent you an email.

 

 

A few weeks ago, I decided to tackle a sewing machine cover for my Janome 6600. I was still using the vinyl cover that came with the machine. But when a terrific load of Yuwa fabric was dropped on our shop...I just knew it was time!

 

 

This fabric, in particular, was the one that got my wheels spinning!

 

So without a pattern...just a good foundation of bag and box making...I set forth to create....

the EPIC SEWING MACHINE COVER!!!!

 

 

  I truly cobbled this together! Honestly, it was whack and hack!

 

I added a long pocket (divided) made of Hexies! Some of my favorite pieces fussy cut and some of the sweet hexies Susi sent to me!

 

 

I added a smaller hexie pocket on the reverse side...and some pieced letters...as well as bits of some of my favorite fabrics ;)

 

 

On both ends, I added tall pockets for rulers and tall things! Notice the fussy cutting! Hahahaha!

 

It was fun putting it together and really not difficult. I do find that if I am attempting something from scratch...oversize the pieces when possible. It's like your hair, you can always cut more off...it's difficult to put it back together. 

 

happy Monday!

mary 

 



Sweet Tweets!

When Erin Cox of Why Not Sew? asked me to participate in her book blog hop....of course, I said YES!

 

I have known Erin for years and have long admired her adorable projects! Writing a book and sharing her ideas seemed like a natural next step. And, boy, I am so glad she took that step!

 

   

Sweet Tweets guides you through using raw edge applique and a technique called sketch applique to create sweet projects.

 

Erin includes tips on preparing the applique, which foot to use for sketching, and oodles of projects to make!

 

  

 

But you aren't limited to just the projects in the book. This book is a great jumping off point for using the templates and techniques to create your own sketch applique project!

And that is exactly what I did!

 

 

 

I used Erin's delightful birds and heart template and did a little sketching....

 

to make a pretty 'tweet' pencil pouch for a special little girl!

 

  

I added a fun yarn fringe pull!  I can't wait to give it to her!

Erin is having a big giveaway on the last day of the blog hop so be sure to head over here 

on Saturday September 26th!

 

If you would like to win your own e version of Sweet Tweets...leave a comment here! I will choose a winner on Saturday September 27th at 10 pm EDT. Good luck!

 

Have a 'tweet' day!

mary