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Jazz with Sizzle!
July 10th, 2010 | 
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I thought I’d share with you some “hot” variations on my Thursday Night Jazz pattern, as a nod to the high temperatures we are experiencing in the Northeast lately! I released the Thurdsay Night Jazz pattern in May, featuring Silk Taffetta on the front cover. However, I have made these up in hot summer colors to show you the versatility and fun you can have with this pattern!
The curvy clutch is my favorite! It takes about 2 hours to make and it is very cute! I did add about 1 inch to the length of the clutch body for this variation, and I did not put in a zipper. I also fussy cut the fabric to get the chevron centered.
I hope you like this variation and give Thursday Night Jazz a try!
Keep quilting!
-Kris
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Tuesday Traveler with Texture
Hello all!
Do you need a little instant gratification in your sewing? Texture Magic fits the bill! I was cutting out a Tuesday Traveler bag this morning and decided to jazz up the cell phone pocket with a little texture. So I cut a front pocket piece (about 1.4 times the height and width of the original pocket) to allow for the Texture Magic. I used a triple stitch zig zag and added rows to the piece at 1” intervals so that it would appear “smocked”. I applied the steam following the manufacturer’s instructions, and voila…a textured front pocket.
A little magic goes a long way with this bag! I think I’ll be using more Texture Magic in the future!
Try it! -Kris
A Wise Traveller
Pardon my absence from the blogging world! We have been busily getting ready for Spring Quilt Market here! Before we leave, I’d like to share a Tuesday Traveler with you! My friend, Mary Anne Murphy made a quilt for our guild’s challenge from her stash, using a print with owls on it. She decided that she needed a matching bag for her entry in the show and here’s what she did!
An explanation of the challenge: Our challenge was to create a quilt from our stash without electricity (no sewing machines!). Mary Anne’s quilt took third place! She used real feathers and hand stitched the pine branch on the quilt. Enjoy this bit of inspiration and keep quilting! -Kris
Thursday Night Jazz…
Doesn’t that sound smooth? It is! It’s the name of another cool, new pattern from Poorhouse Quilt Designs, the Daily Specials Collection. These bags can take you out for a special night on the town!
Happy Tuesday!
This morning, I thought I’d share another new pattern with you! The Tuesday Traveler is another pattern in the “Daily Specials” collection (available May 24th). This versatile pattern features our easy zipper application, pockets to organize your essentials, and a long strap for comfort!
Daily Specials – Sunday Best!
Good morning all!Inspired by the Friday Bag, we decided to design a bag for every day of the week! After all, who wouldn’t want to change bags every day? We have dubbed this collection “Daily Specials”. I hope these patterns will appear on your sewing menu!
Today, we are previewing our “Sunday Best”! This bag features 3 rows of ruffles – an element designed to show off your fabric! The ruffles were inspired by clothing designer offerings for Resort and Spring 2010. These ruffles appear on blouses and dresses; they are big and loose, an easy but elegant statement.
My friend and pattern tester Jenn Dawley made her version of the bag, shown here: Her color choice is perfect for this bag, don’t you agree? In case you can’t see it in the picture, her sewing is impeccable! Thanks Jenn!
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