Welcome to Week 12 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along!
Week 12 – Project 28
Hanging Wall Pocket – designed by Kevin Kosbab page 79
Carrie chose Moda Fabrics Sahara Cloth Linen and various fabrics from her stash including prints from Sandi Henderson Meadowsweet.
Highlights of Materials Needed:
5/8 yard of 3/8″twill tape
Alphabet rubber stamps and ink (preferably ink made for fabric)
2 large grommets
Grommet-setting tool and hammer
Click here for corrected table/chart PDF
Carrie’s Tips and Thoughts
- Fun project with easy to follow instructions.
- Be sure to print the correction on the cutting layout. The main body placement lines are represented as cut lines in the book.
- Carrie did not have a Grommet Kit so she decided to attach a rod pocket at the top. She cut the piece of fabric 6″x 13″. On the short sides fold in and press the fabric 1″ then fold length wise with wrong sides together and press. To attach the pocket, line the raw edges up with the top of the main body and stitch 1/4 from top. In step 5, Stitch the Main Body, you will attach the remaining main body piece with a 1/2 inch seam allowance which will cover 1/4 inch pocket stitching.
- After turning and pressing the fabric Carrie had a difficult time top stitching through the thick layers with her machine. Thankfully, Kathy saved the day by taking it home to do the top stitching with her walking foot. We all agree a walking foot is a must have.
- The embellishment was done by tracing circles on wonder under and cutting them out. Iron them to fun print fabrics, arrange on the hanging wall pocket and iron on. Printed ribbon was used in place of stamping.
The wall pocket will be a fabulous addition to Carrie’s daughters college dorm room. A second Hanging Wall Pocket is a must for the kitchen.
Week 12 – Project 29, 30 and 31
Sewing Tools Trio – Sewing – Machine Cover designed by Sarah Hunter page 83 & Pincushion and Needlebook Holder designed by June Gilbank page 84
Diana selected 3 fabrics (she can’t resist) Michael Miller Ta Dot Ocean ,Michael Miller Mini Harlequin Lagoon, Michael Miller Quilt Pirates Gray.
Highlights of Materials Needed:
Pincushion: 1/3 yard of 3/4″ ribbon or twill tape for wrist, 1 1/2″ of 3/4″ Velcro, 1 small bead or button, and small quantity of fiberfill
Needlebook Holder: 1/8 yard of fusible interfacing, Felt scrap at least 5 1/2″ square, 3″ long elastic cording or narrow 1/8″ ribbon, and 1 button
Diana’s Tips and Thoughts
- The Sewing Machine Cover was easy peesy. A very quick sewing project.
- Measure your sewing machine cover and adjust accordingly. Diana’s was significantly wider. Depending on how large you machine is you may need more than a yard of fabric.
- 3/4 of a yard of the Ta Dot fabric was used for the machine cover. 1/2 yard of the Quilt Pirates for the pocket and accessories. 1/4 yard of the Mini Harlequin for the border and accessories.
- The Needle Cover instructions were super straight forward and easy to follow. She can’t resist multiple fabrics. Carrie helped by making a covered button for the closure which made it super cute! The interior called for a 5 1/2 inch square of felt to be cut down to size. Diana missed that step so the needle cover has more felt pages for needles.
- Diana recommends taking the instructions for the Pin Cushion one line at a time. Break it down. Do exactly as instructed. It will work. When you start, lay the squares on top of each other matching point A on square A with point B on square B. Everything else will make sense as your sewing. Again, trust the instructions, it will work. The Pin Cushion was more challenging than expected. What a feeling of accomplishment when completed. It looks soooo amazing!
The second Pin Cushion (without the strap) was made with contrasting fabrics to accent the zigzag stitch line. Super easy and even more fun the second time!
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Kathy Mack
Carrie + Diana
Super cute! Those pincushions are not your “normal” pincushions.
omg, love that skull/scissor fabric!
The projects all look great – I love the embellishments on the wall hanging and the really cute fabric combinations for the sewing set!
love the finished projects, very cute!
The mail stacker is fabulous!
i just received some quilt pirates and knit pirates in the mail yesterday… and i’m so freaking excited to use them (mostly the lavender one)!!! thanks for the new ideas for them
I’ve been waiting through the whole sew-along so far to see how my pincushion and needlebook patterns would turn out! I love Diana’s fabric choices – the small print patterns really make my designs pop. My originals (not pictured in the book because they re-sewed my samples to match the fabric of the sewing machine cover) were made in a really cute tiny Japanese print: http://www.planetjune.com/blog/one-yard-wonders/
Hi June – Thanks for your sweet comments. I LOVE your original pincushion. Your choice of print is perfect and the color is one of my favorites. Thank you for your wonderful design! It was an unexpected and welcome surprise!
Love that little pincushion. I’m really enjoying following along this One Yard Wonders adventure.
Hanging wall pocket is gorgeous
Both projects turned out so well!!
Happy weekend to everyone at Pink Chalk!
I love the recent fabric I ordered, it arrived this week, thanks!
Thanks Melanie. Hope your weekend is amazing too!
I love both projects this week. That wall pocket would be so handy, I might need to make that one.
I love that hanging wall pocket!! I just got some of the Meadowsweet Peony Plaid print from you and love it!!
Wow! You guys totally outdid yourselves this week. The linen with dots is beautiful. I never would have thought of using linen and wasn’t sure how it would turn out. And I’m definitely stealing your idea for the ric rac on the sewing machine cover!
Love how all of these turned out!
The hanging wall pocket is a favorite — and like the sewing tools trio fabric selections.
those quilt pirates are fab…i’ve never seen them sewn up as anything…super cute! i could sure use a new needle book…i think this is the ticket.
eek – the cuteness factor is outta control here!
I also love all these!!!!
I love the wall hanging- what a great thing to hang in the kitchen.
Diana and carrie, You are both so talented!
Both projects turned out great! Especially like the hanging wall pocket and the fabrics chosen. These projects are so inspiring! thanks so much for sharing them.
Great projects ! Especially like the
pin cushions & needle book. That pin
cushion does look a bit tricky . Your
hints are very helpful !
I can think of so many uses for the wall pockets. Different fabrics would really give them different personalities or moods.
The sewing machine cover is wonderful! Such great fabric selections!
I am in LOVE with the hanging wall pockets! I definitely need to include some of these in my girls’ bedrooms and in my crafts room. So clever!
That wall pocket is fabulous! And I love the way the sewing accessories coordinate with those great glasses! Fun!
Love that hanging wall pocket! Great fabric choice
The hanging wall pocket looks fantastic and is obviously EXTREMELY useful as well. Well done!
I love the hanging wall pocket. I think I will try one in bright whimsical colors for my grandaughters room for her craft supplies. Thanks.
I am really enjoying your reviews and personal experiences with this book. I think it’s next on my list of sewing library additions! Thanks!
Great jolly rodger print. I didnt notice the scissors at first! The embelishe dots on the hanging file make it pop. I like seeing notions tucked in to it. Ive been on a spring organizing kick and need fresh ideas for keeping my sewing area inline. I Plan on adding that to my “get it done” list
So cute! Love the fabric choices