Berry Picking
It's been ages since I did a post! I'm so ashamed! It's been pretty quiet around here, catching up on housework (yuck) and making some cookies, visiting with the fam. Finally saw Pan's Labyrinth, sobbed through the whole thing with my little sis (but we cry at almost every movie, so this was no shocker.) I would highly recommend it. Great on so many levels. I did manage to get something in the shop today. I have been working on these little sachets, and I'm very happy with how they turned out. I even mixed the lavender potpourri myself (not that that was very difficult, but still.) They come in pints (6) and half pints (3).
These little strawberries are a bit gaudy, colorful, fun and mis-matched. I like that about them. They have a southern-country ish feel to them that suits me just fine. And they smell as good as all get out too, I'll tell ya what.
I have many (too many) half finished projects still on the table. I also seem to have a little problem getting my iron-on adhesive to work properly. Anyone out there have any tips, info, stories...I'd appreciate it! And, I bought a ruffler foot attachment from the thrift store last week, and I have YET to make it ruffle properly. Anyone with knowledge about those little suckers..please help! I assumed I would attach it to the machine, and it would simply spit out yards of perfect ruffles...is that so much to ask? Sorry for the lazy post today, and I still need to catch up on my blog reading as well!
Good-bye for now!
Glad you're back. Missed you! I've been making cookies too, peanut butter.
Sorry, can't help with anything sewing related. But had to say how adorable the strawberries are! And the twine is just "the" perfect finishing touch. Cute!
Posted by: Nicola | January 31, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Hey Amanda
I have lots of fusible web experience and some decent ruffle foot experience too. What are the specific problems??
Glad you are back and CUTE berries
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | January 31, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Ok the packaging for the strawberries is just TOO adorable!
Posted by: Marilyn | January 31, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Glad you are back, but if you are gone to reate such cuteness, I think I can be ok with it. ;)
Posted by: claire | January 31, 2007 at 03:31 PM
ADORABLE!!
Posted by: Melissa R. Garrett | January 31, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Good to see you back!
Darling idea Amanda, just darling. And you already sold a set! How fabulous is that?
I want a ruffle foot! I didn't know that sort of thing existed. I don't know how to make ruffles period. I actually need to make some for a project I want to do... but alas...
When you figure it out, let me know girlfriend.
Posted by: Tiffany | January 31, 2007 at 09:14 PM
Hi Amanda!!!
The berries are a riot! Love how they are in a berry container too! How clever
Maybe this will help you:
Fusing tips:
http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=sewingBasics.html
Here's a handy interfacing chart in pdf:
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00200.asp
Also- some interfacing will not stick if the fabric still has sizing in it- you would need to wash it first. Is your iron on the wool/cotton setting? Usually the iron isn't hot enough.
Here are directions for the ruffle foot for a singer machine:
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/accesspages/acc_ruffler.html
ps- got ya bookmarked on my site now!
Chat later,
Christa Hayden
Posted by: Christa H. | February 01, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Amanda, these are darling! So dang cute! Nice to see you posting again.. we missed you! :)
Posted by: deb | February 01, 2007 at 10:12 AM
These are simply adorable!!
Posted by: norththreads | February 01, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Oh, those strawberries are just darling! And the packaging is so sweet!
Posted by: Ellie | February 01, 2007 at 10:48 PM
yes, they are yummy!!! xoC
Posted by: charlotte | February 02, 2007 at 07:30 AM