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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Envelope Clutch by jenib320
Envelope Clutch, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.
Thanks for your kind words on Monday! I mailed the pillow off to it's new home today, in the end it wasn't as hard to let go as I thought it would be! I think my partner will really like it, and that's enough! But, I am vowing to make myself something equally as special!

Today I got sidetracked from all my other work, by Anna's new pattern, The Envelope Clutch! I've been so excited for this one, I wasted no time and whipped one up this afternoon (the small size). It came together so quickly and easily. And I even put in a zippered pocket for the first time! I used a new-to-me interfacing for this bag, Buckram. I was going to behave and use canvas as the pattern suggests, but when I saw the buckram, my curiosity got the best of me. It's stiffness made it a little difficult to work with, but I really like the result. It gave the bag so much structure!

I used Far Far Away II and III by Heather Ross and lined it with a Sketch print by Timeless Treasures. I'm so happy with how it turned out! Now I need somewhere to go so I can use it, haha! :)

Retro Flowers Mini Quilt by jenib320
Retro Flowers Mini Quilt, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.
Earlier in the week I finished up my Retro Flowers mini quilt! I did a little free motion quilting and bound it up in a Modern Meadow print by Joel Dewberry. This pattern was so fun and made me feel really accomplished. I am scheming to make the quilt size version! Pattern by Christina Lane can be found here!

Spring Carnival by jenib320
Spring Carnival, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.
Since I finished up two projects I can start a new one, right? Good thing, because the Spring Carnival templates by Katy Jones arrived yesterday! I fell so head over heels for her pillow, I didn't hesitate to buy up a set of these templates and the appropriate paper pieces! I am cutting into my Good Folks by Anna Maria Horner for my project! I just need to decide on a background!  You can find the Spring Carnival pattern on Katy's blog, here!

Vintage Sheets by jenib320
Vintage Sheets, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.
Working on a few projects for my Sewing Summit class too! I'm also teaching a fabric selection class later this month at The Sewcial Lounge if you're local! :)

Pattern is from Modern Log Cabin Quilting.

Thrifted by jenib320
Thrifted, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.
I hit up my favorite thrift store and managed to find some quilting cotton! I couldn't believe my eyes, more handwriting fabric! The selvedge is mostly cut off, but it's from 1995! Crazy!

George by jenib320
George, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.
George says Hi!

Today I love the..
Smell of: Fresh Air
Sound of: The Muppet soundtrack
Taste of: Sesame seed bagel
Sight of: Fabric
Feel of: Warm wind

Good Things about Today:
- Productive day
- Beautiful spring weather
- Grilled cheese with bacon
- No line at the Post Office

21 comments :

  1. Love the 90's fabric! Good find.....

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  2. That hand writing fab is really cute.
    you did a nice job pressing that clutch. It looks so flat and the corners are pretty sharp

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  3. I remember that handwriting fabric - I think it was a Susan Winget fabric.
    Nice find!

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  4. i have a tiny bit of that cursive letter fabric, love it! mine was thrifted too :)

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  5. love coming back to your blog. like, every single day!

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  6. Your Clutch is so cute! I think I need that pattern.

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  7. I love the cursive handwriting fabric...I guess it's the teacher in me. Although I always hated the cursive Q that looks like a 2 :)

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  8. That handwriting fabric is awesome! I need to thrift more! Hi to George too!

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  9. I love the retro flowers pattern, I need to head over and buy it. :)

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  10. Buckram was used to make hats. Definately stiff stuff but sometimes it has to hold up some pretty weird shapes like those hats at the Royal Wedding!!!

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  11. Love your clutch :-) I used to work in a home dec. fabric shop, we sold and used buckram fro making stiffened fabric covered tie backs for curtains. I bet it really makes the clutch hold it's shape.
    Retro flowers is cute and I LOVE the fabric you thrifted.

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  12. I love the oversized clutch! I've had one In that shape for several years but obviously not a pretty fabric version, I always feel so stylish carrying it around, think I might need to make myself a new one :)

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  13. Your Envelope Clutch turned out great! I've never heard of buckram ~ I'll have to look for it.
    And, as always, George looks sweet as can be!

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  14. Love the clutch it's so cute! The handwriting fabric looks awesome. It's amazing what you can find in a thrift store! =D

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  15. i can't believe that fabric! amazing! your clutch looks great too!

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  16. Two words: Stash. Envy! You always have the best fabrics! I LOVE that handwriting fabric; it would be perfect for a teacher gift, and you always find the happiest florals.

    So the buckram you used for your envelope clutch -- is that the stuff that goes in the headings of drapery panels to make the pleats stiff? Is it just loose in your bag, or sewn in?

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  17. I just saw Amanda's clutch, too! I love your fabric selections. I can't WAIT to make myself one of these. I have the pattern, just need to make the time. :)

    And of course I love your Retro Flower mini quilt! I think you need to do a rainbow quilt for your Sewing Summit class. ;)

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  18. love the clutch! you're awesome jeni, and that buckram sounds interesting!!! Might have to see what that's about. :) oh and totally jealous of your handwriting fabric score, what the heck people? that's awesome fabric!!!

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  19. Your envelope clutch turned out so cute! I'm hoping to use the pattern for my bridesmaids' gifts. I hope I can get them done in time!

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  20. The designs are beautiful. I think my girlfriend would love this. She needs a present now that she is stressed in essay writing

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  21. Gorgeous retro flowers pattern look like beautiful.
    uk dissertation writing

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