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 Hey friends,  got my computer back late yesterday afternoon and didn't get it set up til late.  So that should take care of everything.  Crossing my fingers. 

Today I wanted to share with you another of the "black cat" cards.  Fairly simple.  A little bit of stickles in the center of the flowers using the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder from Stampin' Up!  Layered on Kiwi Kiss with Whisper White.

Ok, so remember my Hibiscus tote I showed you.  Another girlfriend of mine ordered two of them.  I had these fabrics in my collection and actually was going to make myself one.  Once she saw them, she loved them so much and ordered two.  Great minds think alike:) 

 

They are exactly the same except on is blue handle and the other is brown. I'm going to go get me some more of these fabrics before they are gone.  I still love them and want one for me:)  The Texture Magic is the product used on the bottom brown panel. So much fun to use.

  

So that's it for today.  I hope you will pop back tomorrow.  I have LOTS to share and now that I have my computer, I should be getting back to normal postings.  Yeah - and thank you all for your patience.

Off to do some more for the craft fair.  Isn't it funny when your prepping for these events, orders start coming in?

Have a good one:)

   

TGIF!!!

Yeah, it's Friday.  This week went really fast for me, but I love Fridays.  The beginning of the weekend. I plan to get tons done this weekend since the weather isn't going to stay sunny.  Rain means head to the craft room :)

I have been busy sewing again (or still).  I was asked to make some projects for the quilt shoppe's new store opening in early November.  Remember my favorite "textured" pattern the Hibiscus tote?  Well here is another version that Tina helped pick the fabrics for.  I love the oriental feel of this fabric and the shimmer on these pieces is beautiful.

The side view with beads and ribbon drawstring.

The inside view:

The fabric is much richer in person but here is a close up of the fabrics used. Check out the shimmer.

This are on display at Linda's Quilt Shoppe now and then will be moved to the new location when it opens. And there is a SALE on this weekend while the bosses are away.

Thanks for stopping by.  I need to get on my Christmas cards now.  I made my list up last night and I have a long way to go.  Hopefully this weekend I can get a ton done in between my projects.

Enjoy your weekend   

Little Miss Sunshine

Isn't this adorable?!  I had so much fun making this little set.  It is sized 6-12 months and is 3 pieces - sun bonnet, dress and bloomers.  Three different cotton prints were used and of course, Texture Magic where you can see I used it on this beautiful hibiscus bag. 

This is a closeup of the halter top part that was textured.  See the stitching I used?  A built-in with little flowers to show off once it shrinks.

Here is the back - fully lined and has elastic around the back to keep in place.  A closeup:

and the sun bonnet:

This is actually the back, but I wanted you to see the bow and the texture.  I used the same built-in stitch.

And here it is all together.  Sorry about the coloring - not sure why it is like that.  You can see the overall prints though - adorable!  Wish my daughter was this small sometimes so she can model it for me:)  My husband just shakes his head - LOL.  He said the closest I will get is making the baby clothes so stop wishing.  Guess I will have to just get a mannequin.

You can purchase the pattern and Texture Magic here.  Both my Hibiscus bag and this little outfit were on display at Father Pandosy's farm Quilt Show celebrating their150th birthday. 

If you are wanting one, send me an email.  I do custom orders as well.  I'm hoping to get a few more done for the craft fair.  I had so much fun putting this one together.

Thanks for dropping by and enjoy your weekend!

Hibiscus meets Texture Magic

Today I want to share with you a new pattern and product. Isn't it gorgeous!! I love it and the fabric is definitely one of my favorite tropical prints. It is a drawstring bag with beads on the ribbons as accents. Here is the inside.

Next time I will add some pockets. It is pretty roomy inside but pockets are always a great addition. This is also the small version. The bottom is what I especially wanted you to notice. It is done using a product called Texture Magic. You sew it on the wrong side of the fabric you want to texture, and use steam to make it shrink down and it will form this really cool effect. Take a look at this.

Neat huh? This is the before and after below;

and here is the comparison close up of the two fabrics:

I love the result and will be definitely doing some more of these. The Texture Magic isn't cheap though. So you really have to plan on what you are making with the piece before you start cutting. I got this bag and an infants outfit with the piece I had. It shrinks 30% down from original size. You stitch any pattern you like or just stipple. I did diamond shapes that were an inch apart on this bag. It was a quick bag to sew up too. The "texture" took the longest.  Both the Texture Magic and pattern I got here.

Will be definitely doing some of these up for the craft fair and a few more for me and my daughter and maybe some gifts:)

Thanks for dropping in ..........really appreciate it. Hope you come back tomorrow. Some My Digital Studio stuff to share with you.