Today I get to play - I'm making a quilt for my neice's new baby.
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Are there any directions? How big is the seam allowance?
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'What did you sew up this weekend?' in the group Stitch & Bitch
I started off the weekend by whipping up a child sized bbq apron and chef's hat. Then I went on to hem a pair of jeans for myself. I followed that up by cleaning out the storage room - a job and a half on it's own. Hubby…
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'What I'm sewing this weekend.' in the group Stitch & Bitch
I'm finishing up my daughter's dress (Christmas present), making a dress for myself, and a dressing gown for a client. There are also a bunch of odds and ends that need a bit of time at the sewing machine. My weekend is going…
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'Weekend sewing' in the group Stitch & Bitch
Last January I swore I would start my Christmas sewing early this year. So, here I am, nearly Christmas again and I'm about to start on my Christmas sewing today - two dresses, a dressing gown, barbeque apron and hat. Think…
Well, the CreativFestival didn't happen for me. I had surgery on my foot instead. Perhaps I can catch the spring one.
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Today I'm cutting stuff to sew and going to the casino for lunch.
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Katriina Alanko commented on the group 'Canadian Members'
Anybody out there decided that the CreativFestival is the place to visit on Oct 21,22,23? I'm planning on being there at least one day, possibly 3 or 4, if I can decide which courses to take. I'll stay at my daughter's…
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'Next Swap' in the group Quilting Swaps
I've never done a swap online before but it can't be that difficult to work it out. I guess the first thing you need is people who are interested in joining.
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'Next Swap' in the group Quilting Swaps
I'd love to see a swap of charm squares - like 10 squares of different fabrics with 2 or 3 exchange buddies. It would quickly give one enough squares to do a quilt. When can we start?
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Katriina Alanko commented on the group 'Canadian Members'
If the lunch crowds are impossible, we could always order in a pizza and pick it up at the main door.
Katriina Alanko commented on the group 'Canadian Members'
Hey, Warna ~
It seems that some of us are going and are interested in meeting up with "the bunch from the sewing group". I'll be there, don't know which day yet but if we can all agree on the day and the time, we could all…
Katriina Alanko commented on the group 'Canadian Members'
Hey, Brenda ~
I've been there several times and always find some new and fascinating gadget or technique to play with at home. There's a bus going down from here on the Friday and I'm thinking about taking it. There's…
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- About Me:
- I'm a retired elementary school teacher and still teach sewing to adults and do some designing and pattern drafting. I designed costumes for dance studios for 25+ years. My collection of sewing and quilting related books is threatening to fill my house. I enjoy working with others to exchange ideas and techniques.
- What type of sewing do you enjoy?
- garment, drapery, home decor, quilting
- What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
- Janome 4900QC, Singer serger, a couple of older Kenmores and Singers
- What brands of patterns have you tried?
- my own, Simplicity, Mcall, Butterick,Vogue, Independents
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- At 7:18pm on December 1, 2009,
Birdie said… - Hi there! I just saw your question @ Pattern Makers Group. Have you ever tried the Pattern Master Boutique? It looks like it might solve the problem you're having. I just heard an excellent recommendation for it from a fellow Sew What's New member. You can check it out on my page under the comments. Have a great day!
- At 8:12am on September 12, 2009,
Mary said…
- Hi Katriina
I'm from Sudbury, we are not that far apart.
- At 9:12am on June 24, 2009,
Kathy Strain said… - You're not kidding a blast from the past. I am at the same place. All the kids have grown up and we are now grandparents of two little boys. Mandy lives in Prescott with her husband and two sons; Michael is at home right now having just graduated college and Matthew graduated college last year and has moved out last month with his girlfriend. I quit working at Fabricland 4 years ago at the end of July. It was great to hear from you.
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