In-between Sewing!

In-between sewing bigger projects like quilts and writing patterns there is always something to create and be inspired with, discover or learn about.  I was sent some Soak Wash Inc products just before Christmas to try out - see previous post.  I had heard great things about their Smoothing Sprays and Laundry Care products and was keen to try them out to see if they did what they say they do.

I used the Soak on some of my Quilts and even on my crochet blankets and have to say that after washing them with the Soak not only did they smell amazing but they left such a natural feel to the quilts and blankets.

Hands down though the Flatter is a Game Changer!  So much of what I do in my sewing is about the Seams of quilting.  So to use a plant based soothing spray to make my seams sit just flat - well that just makes quilting even better.  

I was so thrilled with how it actually made the seams sit flatter and crisper and so I could show you I made two samples (above).  The first was using Flatter and the second was just using steam alone from the iron.  And well as you can see the results speak volumes of this great product.

Ask for it at your Local Quilt store - it is well worth it.  Here in Australia you can find Soak Wash products distributed by Millhouse Collections at these stores:

Hetties Patch SA

Appleyard Cottage NSW

Amitie Textiles VIC

The Stitchers Cupboard NSW

Addicted to Fabric

Patchwork Paradise QLD

Make it Hobby & Craft QLD

Two Blue Birdies VIC

The Quilted Crow TAS

Patch'n'Paint WA

Quilt Fabric Delights

I have also made a start (and to be honest this is the only block as it stands) on my Gypsy Wife Quilt. For this project I have chosen to use Liberty and Linen.

And after finishing up all my Tula Pink Hexagons that I turned into Grandmother's Flower Gardens - I sat down and planned out the layout for them.  Armed with some Hexagon Grid paper I drew out the design and then laid out all the flowers so that I would be happy with how they were all going to be placed.

Making good progress so far - that's 20 out of 70 hand sewn.

Jemima x 

Custom Order Quilt and some sewing and crocheting for fun!

I love making Custom Order quilts - I love that someone entrusts me enough to make such a handmade treasure for someone special in their life.  This beauty is no exception.  After getting an idea of what the client is after in regard to colours and design I work up a design plan as to quilts that fit the brief and would work well for the purpose the quilt will be intended for.  I was given a lot of freedom and trust by this client whom will be gifting this to one very dear friend.

The colour brief was Corals and Aquas with white and then we selected this design to showcase the best of these fabrics which were from my stash.  It is very fresh and modern just as asked for.

And BIG - big enough to be used on a queen size bed!

In between some making this custom quilt I have been busily revamping my Logo and am in the process of working on a new website (stay tuned) and all new Pattern covers.  This is my new Logo - it is a revamp of my older one as through the process of looking at changing it I really did discover that I still loved it and it still represents what I am but I thought it could just do with a few new tweaks.

And now that I have finished my Green Tea and Sweet Beans Quilt - I have been able to get my head around starting something new.  So why not Gypsy Wife by Jen Kingwell.  This time I have decided to make it from Liberty fabrics in shades of Blue, Aqua, Pink and Reds.  These are the fabrics I have pulled from my 

Liberty stash which I am going to team with Linen fabrics.

Jemima x