It’s been really crazy around here, lots going on, changes coming down the pike and we haven’t even started thinking about the holidays yet! Whew! I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a break. It’s been good though, here’s a peek at what my BFF Barbie & I did a couple of weekends ago…
This lovely project was the culmination of a Jane Timmer’s Finishing Workshop held in Keller TX. We received our patterns and materials to do the pre-stitching before the workshop so we’d be ready to learn the construction techniques. The whole weekend was so much fun, and because of Barbie’s super Priceline skills, we were able to stay at a really nice Micro-tel for just $38 a night, which made the weekend so much more enjoyable not having to drive back and forth to Waco.
The needle book turned out really lovely…
Being a very inexperienced stitcher it was interesting to work on a piece that was not ‘symmetrical’ the Biscornu was much more comfortable since it was a square piece originally…
I’m not sure of the history behind the Biscornu, but I think it can be used for a pin cushion. It seems to get it’s name from the finished shape that it takes when two squares are stitched together with the corners in the middle of the straight segments. Very peculiar at first when stitching piece together, but then it seems to ‘fit’ nicely as you round the last corner.
The finishing of the needle book was much easier than I expected thanks in large part to a wonderful teacher, Jane Timmers. I’d definitely take another workshop of hers if she comes back to our area, I believe she is from Atlanta.
Of course working with the Maderia fabrics was really wonderful, I have the strips from the Jelly Roll Tin and the fabrics to make the quilt that they were designed for and “one of these days” that will be another project!
Take a closer look at the top picture and you’ll see that she even taught us how to line the inside of the tin for a very finished look. We even twisted the cording with a hand drill. That was so easy you wouldn’t have believed it could be so simple. It makes all the difference when you have the correct tools!
I couldn’t wait to use my Michael’s 40% off coupon to get one, now I just need to build the cup holder that is used to hook the thread onto the drill. I’ll show you that in a future post when I get it put together.
Well, I hope you’re having a great week! Mine’s looking much better since my cold/allergies are a little better. Thanks for stopping by.
See you around the corner!
Katherine
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I am so glad that we both share a love of sewing and needlework — as well as stamping and scrapbooking! I can’t wait to see this IN PERSON! I have also been sewing more bags, a couple of baby quilts for gifts, and trying to work on a variety of Christmas gifts. Missing you……glad you are feeling better. I’ve been a bit sick here and there, too, but I think today is better!