Ruffled Play Date Skirt
Recently I had time to whip up one of the new Ruffled Play Date Skirts using the new Bridget & Lucy patterns. Oh my – it’s fast! I reduced the size a bit to fit Kate, but the pattern includes sizes 1 – 5.
The Bridget & Lucy pattern line is the brain child of Kim Hayes and daughter Meagan. Meagan’s daughters are named Bridget and Lucy. They currently sell a ready-to-wear line of cute skirts and mop top hats. With a little recent encouragement, she is now offering her clothing line as patterns to purchase. (Live out of the area? We can ship)!
At a recent class at Heirloom Creations, I believe people attended mostly to learn how to use their ruffler on their sewing machine! Once the group put the rufflers on and started ruffling, some had an orgasmic experience (can I say that?) Well, I can because there was more excitement and wows than I thought possible in one class! One gal even squealed!
I don’t think people had any idea how quick a ruffler makes the simplest project even easier! (And to think, Kim used to make these skirts without a ruffler when she first started!)
After making quick time ruffling the fabric, the fun part of ruffling a 6” strip of tulle was just as easy. Put the two ruffled pieces together at the bottom of the skirt and the “Oh! Too cute!” sayings were non-stop until the end of class!
I don’t know who will have more fun with these cute skirts – the ones making them or the ones wearing them! (One gal at class did not have anyone in her family young enough to wear the skirts so she was making them for her employee’s kids! Great idea!)
Patterns are available at Heirloom Creations. Do you need a ruffler? Just let us know which brand of machine you own!
Kim’s new pattern, Ruffle Joy Skirt (see below) is in its final testing phase and will be available by the first part of October 2009.
Join us for the next two Ruffle Joy Skirt classes to learn how to use your own ruffler!
Friday, October 2, 2009 – 10-1pm or
Thursday, October 29, 2009 – 6:30-9:30pm
Kate Snuggerud – 5 Months
We took a field trip to the Sertoma Butterfly House in Sioux Falls, SD…
$3,800 for Project Linus
Quilts & Vines raised $3,800 for Project Linus this year!
We are proud to announce the total amount raised for Project Linus from the ticket and quilt sales at this year’s 3rd Annual Quilts & Vines outdoor quilt show and wine tasting event. Quilts & Vines has been a success due to the efforts and partnership of Strawbale Winery and Heirloom Creations.
Pictured: Cleo Snuggerud, Gary Snuggerud, Susie South, Linda Pien, Steve Snuggerud, Dianne Nueroth, and Sara Snuggerud
Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”
Click here to see pictures of all the quilts at the show.
Click here for more information about Project Linus.
Thanks again for everyone’s continued support in making the Quilts & Vines show a success!
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Yipes Stripes!
You know when you are looking to purchase a new car you start to see them everywhere? Or when you expecting a baby you notice everyone else’s baby? When I was working on our recent Sewtopia sewing club topic of stripes, it seems like that was all I could spot out of a new line of fabric. There might have been 39 other fabulous prints, but all I would see were the stripes.
At club we highlighted strips, using them for jazzy bindings, mitered corners, and attic window quilts just to name a few. Judeen helped out by sewing together the following variations of eight pointed stars achieving different looks just by changing the direction of the strips. Directions for these stars can be found in the Lone Star Quilts & Beyond book by Jan Krenz.
The fast2cut® Fussy Cutter™ Ruler Set with wonderful guide lines made cutting and keeping them exact every time a breeze.
Ruler templates and book are available from Heirloom Creations.
An extra tip when working with miters, bias or diamonds is to spray the fabric before cutting with Mary Ellen’s Best P ress Starch. This will eliminate extra stretching of the fabric while cutting and sewing. It’s available at Heirloom Creations, as well as one gallon refills.
I hope this has inspired you to look at strips in a whole new way.
September is National Sewing Month
(Text from the September is National Sewing Month’s website)
Click here to visit the official website.
The observance of National Sewing Month began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.”
Since then, National Sewing Month has become a great time to indulge your passion for sewing and a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the craft if you’ve never tried it before. A great place to start is the American Sewing Guild. With chapters and neighborhood groups across the country, members meet monthly to share their skills and ideas, enjoy education sessions and participate in community sewing projects.
Both new and experienced enthusiasts can also enjoy the free sewing projects and Guidelines for sewing, embroidery, craft and appliqué articles available on the Sewing & Craft Alliance (SCA) website at www.sewing.org.
2009 – Reuse, Remake, Restyle
The new mantra for 2009 aims to encourage sewers to innovate while they recreate. Sewers are challenged to Reuse, Remake, Restyle their favorite fads into timeless garments, home décor items or even a trendy new bag. Antique linens are becoming children’s dresses and unadorned jean jackets are becoming wearable works of art with the addition of ribbons, feathers, trims and free-motion embroidery. Even Tyvek dog food bags are enjoying new lives as reusable tote bags.
Sewing is not only fun, it’s a great way to save money. Hemming skirts, appliquéing over stains, replacing buttons and repairing tears are much easier on the budget than buying something new. And the feeling of creating – or recreating – is addictive and the results can often be dramatic with just a few hours spent with needle and thread.
September is a time to celebrate our passion, but we know the creative, therapeutic and calming effects of sewing are joys that we can celebrate throughout the entire year.
Happy sewing!
Here Are Some Ways To Get More Involved
- Teach a family member or friend to sew.
- Volunteer your time and teach sewing to a local youth organization like Girl Scouts and 4-H Clubs.
- Make it possible for someone to learn how to sew. Give employees time off work so they can volunteer their time; or donate fabrics, equipment, and sewing supplies.
- Sew more often. If you haven’t been sewing lately, find out what’s new in the sewing world at a local fabric or sewing machine store.
- Join your local chapter of the American Sewing Guild at www.asg.org and participate in its activities.
- Register for a class at Heirloom Creations and take a friend.
- Contact your local public television station and make a contribution that supports sewing programs.
- Create your own sewing circle of friends; it’s fun to sew with others!
Great Choices for First-Time Projects
Sewing teachers recommend these “field tested” projects for first-time sewers. Also, visit www.sewing.org for project ideas for every interest and every level of sewing.
For Children
Hair Accessories – every sewer has odd remnants of fabrics and kids love sewing these accessories.
Tote Bags – for school, for sports, and even for trick-or-treating.
Alphabet Pillows – have kids sew their own initials.
Button Bracelets – sew buttons, charms, and ribbon roses onto a piece of elastic to create a bracelet.
For Adults
Basic Pillows – flanged square, knife-edge, Victorian roll with tied ends.
Shell Top – done completely on a serger.
Embroidered Linens – napkins, tea towels, or handkerchiefs provide the base for embroidery motifs.
Christmas Ornaments – choices for every style.
Fast-and-Easy Kids Clothes – jumpers, fleece pullovers, and pull-on pants.