A difference of thread weights

It isn’t something I really thought that much about until I started hand stitching the charm basket handles. I mean, I know thread weights affect how projects look when they are used as surface embellishment, as in cross stitch, needlework, embroidery, even quilting. But I hadn’t really considered that a 50wt thread vs. an 80wt… Continue reading A difference of thread weights

Charm Baskets 6-8

At my sit and sew group last night, I decided to work on some hand sewing. I took a new Tula’s Bloomers block (that I haven’t finished yet – maybe I’ll finish that up tonight) and my little Charm Baskets. I now have three more of those basket handles stitched down. The pink/red one was… Continue reading Charm Baskets 6-8

Charm Baskets 2-5

I am really getting a kick out of making these. It’s fun to watch the fabric turn into baskets, and then it’s really enjoyable to hand appliqué the fused handles to the background. I recently bought some more colors of thread at a Hobby Lobby 50% off sale too, so I should have colors that… Continue reading Charm Baskets 2-5

More cuteness please

As is often the case, I could not resist making one to try out the process and Edyta Sitar’s (Laundry Basket Quilts) Charm Basket pattern. I decided to try finishing the handle with hand applique, and I love that you can barely (if that) see the stitches on the front. The little fusible strip holds… Continue reading More cuteness please