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5 Fantastic Felt Projects

6/13/2020

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Hello and hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather on this beautiful Saturday. 
Just wanted to let you know that starting this coming Monday June 15, 2020 I am working with felt at www.quiltsocial.com and all week I will be showing you how to make some really adorable pin cushions, a scissor case and a travel needle kit.  These are great, easy projects while isolated at home during this pandemic or for your travels this summer.    There are 3  FREE pattern downloads as well.
By hand or machine! Purchase some inexpensive Kunin Classic Rainbow Felt (craft felt), some DMC embroidery floss, beads and buttons and get creative.


Monday's Project: The Little Camper Pin Cushion
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Little Camper Pin Cushion, tutorial at www.quiltsocial.com take advantage of the FREE pattern download as well
Have a great weekend!
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Need Masks for Back to Work Plan?

4/30/2020

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  I know it's not happening yet but I know there are some businesses out there making plans for employees to return to work,  The below picture are the recent face masks I  made for one local business's  back to work plan. If any businesses in KW/Guelph need face masks, I can make them for you. 100% cotton with filter pocket and nose wire for fit. Any colours .Contact me here or call 226-988-1081- ask for Robin
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Happy Last Day of April Whoo Hoo better weather to arrive soon! 
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Sewing for Front Line Workers

4/29/2020

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Just showing you my headbands, face masks and mask wraps I am sending out today to be picked up curb side by front line workers. 
​Who ever said sewing is a lost art? 
Quite the contrary , it is very useful at times like this, it is work when you are doing volume sewing but I also find  it to be so much fun. The added bonus.... I get to touch and revisit all my fabric. #fabriclover. Contact me at 226-988-1081 if you or anyone you know needs one of these to make their life a little easier.
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Ear Saving Headbands, Mask Wraps and Face Masks
Why not wear some pretty fabric?
​Stay safe and healthy and have a great day!
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Ear Saving Head Bands & Face Mask Wraps

4/25/2020

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Hi everyone,  I am now making Ear Saving Headbands and  Face Mask Wraps to hold the face mask elastic away from the ear and to avoid ear pain and head aches.  You can use these with all kinds of masks that have elastics that go behind the ear (including medical masks).  It is suggested that they be washed after every use.  All of my fabric is 100% cotton, washable and prewashed in hypoallergenic soap. 
If you know of anyone who has to wear a face mask for long periods of time at work and they need these, please contact us here more details.  
We will get back to you within 24 hours. 
See the photos below:
 The Face Mask Wrap shown below with my husband (Thanks Rick), shows how versatile this wrap is and it's unisex! 
Special thanks to my daughter Mallory for also being my model.
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Ear Saving head band to keep elastic away from the back of the ears.
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Face mask wrap to pull elastic away from the ears, also helps mask to snug up tight to face. It's all adjustable for all sizes.
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Showing back of Face Mask Wrap
Side View of Mask Wrap showing elastic straps pulled over and away from back of ear
Back view of face Mask Wrap.
View with Mask elastic held below the ears
Back view of face Mask Wrap.
Stay safe everyone and stay well ❤️
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Easier Face Mask Method

4/5/2020

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 Ladies and Gentlemen and Sewists!
 I came across a great face mask video from Leah Day at  www.LeahDay.com.
I have been following Leah with her Free Motion Quilt Project for quite some time, she's awesome!
Leah's tutorial is sorta like my previous tutorial but more streamlined, less steps making it easier for you to whip this babies up!  
I contacted Leah via email and I have her full permission to share this tutorial.  There is lots of need out there in everyone's community so if you can spare some time and lend a hand, please make face masks.  If you need to know who to drop them off to please refer to my previous   "How to Make A Face Mask"  Tutorial - at the bottom of this tutorial there is contact info for masks. 
Also. if you are not residing in KW, Ontario, Canada area contact your local hospitals and care facilities for  info on where to drop them off.
 Thank You Leah ! Happy sewing and enjoy this tutorial.  I know it will make your sewing easier!
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How to Make a Face Mask

3/29/2020

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Face Masks to Assist in Covid 19 Pandemic
Hello, never in a million years did I ever think I would be explaining a pattern for a face mask to help combat a virus for a world wide pandemic.  These are trying times we live in, but by keeping busy and social isolating we can do our part.
 I am posting this tutorial because I think we are all trying our best to combat this terrible virus affecting everyone in society and  we have a genuine wish to help.  To date I have made 33 of these masks.
This mask does not  replace the N95 mask.  
There are conflicting  reports out there about mask wearing.
We were told as a community not to buy masks to prevent a shortage for medical professionals.
What we do know is there are medical professionals in our community that are now asking for people to send them hand sewn masks. 
​ Please see drop off and contact info for masks at the bottom of this post
As it relates to mask wearing as a  whole community, I found this
article:  "It’s really a perfectly good public health intervention that’s not used,” argues KK Cheng, a public health expert at the University of Birmingham. “It’s not to protect yourself. It’s to protect people against the droplets coming out of your respiratory tract.”
About this mask :
  •  It has a wire piece to snug it up tight around the nose.
  •   There are elastics to hold it to your head around the ears.
  •   There is a hidden pocket on the backside for the wearer to place an additional filter. (hepa filter, coffee filter or paper towel for added protection)  
  •  It has pleats making it expandable to go over the chin and nose.
  •  I have been told that this style of mask is worn by health care professional on missions in other parts of the world where N95 and  other medical masks are not available.
What you will need:
  • There is a step by step written version of the below pictorial tutorial here for free download.
  • 1 piece of tight weave quilting cotton or good quality cotton 15"long  x 7."wide.
  • 1 piece of wire (pipe cleaner or very bendable wire)  approximately 6 1/2".
  • 2 pieces of fabric 3.5 long x 2 wide for elastic casing.
  • 2 pieces of  1/4" elastic , 9 3/4" long.
  • As a precaution it is recommended to wipe down your sewing machine with antibacterial wipes and wash your hands thoroughly before proceeding to sew.
How to make the mask - see the steps in caption below the pictures:
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Step 1- Serge or zig zag the short ends of the mask fabric.
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Step 2-Fold short ends right sides together and fold mask fabric in half, clip or pin.
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Step 3-Measure 1 ½” in from each raw edge, mark as shown.
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Step 4- Stitch from raw edge to marking on both sides of short ends.
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Step 5- Fold fabric with seam in center and press seam open.
Step 6- Turn your fabric to the right side.
Step 7-Top stitch close 1/8” to fold and seam line through one layer of fabric- see in photo below.
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Step 8- Measure ½” from the seam line on both sides , mark on the raw edge.
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Step 9 & 10 Fold towards the ½” marks and press as shown. Press the bottom of mask as well.
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Step 11- Pin or clip top and bottom and stitch all the way around, using ¼” seam allowance.
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Step 12-.Add bendable wire to top opening and pin in place.
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Step 13- Stitch ¼” from the outer stitch line holding the wire straight and in place against outer top stitched line, leave the opening on the bottom as shown in below photo.
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13- Wire sewn in and pocket now showing.
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Step 14-Turn your mask so the right side is facing up and make (3 or more) pleats about one 1/2'” apart as shown.
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Step 15- Press the front and the back of your mask well to press pleats in place
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Step 16-Sew down the short sides with a 1/8” seam allowance.
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16- Mask should look like this now.
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Step 17- Apply trim piece to sides, right side of trim piece to right side of mask as shown, rolling raw edge to the back (where pocket is) and sew ¼” seam allowance along the edge.
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17- Sewing along the edge (with a 1/4" seam ) of the trim piece through all layers.
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Step 18- Turn mask to the backside and press edges inwards, fold raw edge of trim in ¼” and press as shown.
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Step 19 -Fold raw edge in 1/4“ and then fold pressed trim edge towards the back just beyond seam line and sew a line in the ditch on the right side as shown.
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19. Sew close to the folded edge of the trim on one side and stitch in the ditch on the right side of the mask.
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Step 20- Feed elastic through side trim as shown with a safety pin, tie into a tight knot, slide the knot back inside the trim opening. Do the same for the other side.
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Please Note: if you wish to add straps you would extend the trim piece to 36 " centre it on the sides and top stitch without elastic. See photo below:
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Adding straps instead of elastic.
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Made 9 more to be sent out- I'm up to 42 now! I am sure I'll make more.
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Not exactly a fashion statement  and not at all pretty,  but neither is this virus!
There is a need out there. Please contact local health authorities in your area to find out where masks are needed.
For KW area:
Completed masks can be delivered to either of these locations:

a) Community Living Cambridge, 160 Hespeler Road, Cambridge. The office is open from 8:30-4:30, however the doors are locked. Ring the doorbell and someone will answer the door. 
                                                                        OR
b)  Cindy’s daughter’s home (where Cindy is currently living). They can be dropped off in her mailbox. The address is #1 – 230 Blair Road, Cambridge. Cindy is also willing to pick them up from your home. Please contact her at 519-498-4292 or email her at cindymacmu@gmail.com.
 Also:
Completed masks can be delivered to any of the following locations:
Elmira- Karen Marche
              9 Weigel Ave., Elmira
              Call 519-669-1039 before dropping off please
Waterloo-Kristy Heimpel
                   487 Northlake Dr., Waterloo - Leave on the front porch
 Kitchener-Gwen Narimalla
                   258 Manchester Rd, Kitchener


If you need child sized measurements please download the written tutorial here.
Many thanks to anyone is is willing and able to help!
​Hope you are making the absolute best of your social isolation, take care and stay well!
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Make a Quilt For Mother's Day

3/9/2020

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This week at www.quiltsocial.com I will be the guest blogger (March 9-13) and discussing how to make a "Spring Blossoms for Mom" lap quilt.  Follow along all week as I describe how to do an easy strip pieced quilt with sweet tulip appliques in a modern setting for a fresh approach to a lap quilt.  I will be featuring HeatnBond Iron On Adhesive and Gutermann Invisible Nylon thread, SpraynBond By Heatnbond Quilt Basting Spray and so much more.  This quilt is an original design and there is a free pattern download.  If you make this quilt you will have a quilt ready for Mothers Day or  a gift for any of the beautiful ladies in your life.
Follow along and enjoy!
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Have a great Monday!
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Quilting Classes For March!

3/3/2020

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Yay March is here and we know spring is on the way!
I have lots of Quilting Classes coming up  for March and more for the spring.
March 5- Halton Quilters Guild (Burlington, ON)- Trunk Show
​March 12- London Friendship Guild- Trunk Show
March 13- London Friendship Guild- Teaching "Moon Glow"
March 21- Quilting in Muskoka, (Bracebridge)- Teaching- Ruler Work for Domestic Machine Quilting ( to be rescheduled due to pandemic TBA) 
March 26- Country Concessions (Cookstown)-Teaching Ruler Work for Domestic Machine Quilting ( to be rescheduled due to pandemic TBA)
Need more info about classes or trunk shows? Please look at my Teaching page or Contact me for more information.  
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Moon Glow being taught to London Friendship Guild
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Ruler Work for Domestic Machine Quilting to be taught at Country Concessions, Cookstown and Quilting in Muskoka, Bracebridge -All types of rulers.
Enjoy a healthy and happy March!
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Upcoming Classes

1/7/2020

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Happy New Year, I hope everyone has had a healthy and happy New Year so far and that you enjoy all the best health, happiness and inspired sewing for 2020!
I just wanted to let you know about some upcoming classes at some fantastic quilt shops.  I plan on reminding my readers of upcoming classes every 2 months so that you know where I am teaching. 
If you are interested in the classes for January and February, please contact the store listed below (there are links to websites so that you can contact them directly.
Jan 18, - Hummingbird Sewing (Barrie) Teaching,  Rulerwork for Domestic Machine Quilting
Feb 22- Hummingbird Sewing (Barrie)Teaching, Free Motion Quilting
Feb 28- Country Concessions (Cookstown)- Teaching, Rulerwork for Domestic Machine Quilting
Feb 29- Stitch it Central (London ON)-  Teaching, Free Motion Quilting

Some pics of what we will work on:
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Rulerwork for Domestic Machine Quilting- learn fill stitches and how to use all ruler shapes to effectively make use of your rulers with your domestic sewing machine.
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If you are fearful about free motion quilting or feel this is a weak skill and you need some tips and practise, then this is the workshop for you. We will work on motifs for blocks and fill stitches. An awesome skill building class.
Be well and inspired in 2020 and all the best to you!
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Merry Christmas!

12/23/2019

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I sincerely hope all my quilting and sewing friends enjoy a restful, healthy and happy  Christmas holiday.
Have a great time with family and/or friends this season. 
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