Category Archives: Sewing

What We’re Making! Special Occasion Gift tote by Sew Fun

Cindy had fun sewing up the Special Occasion Tote by Sew Fun this weekend. Her fabric choice is Etsuko Furuya Echino Fall Collection 2012 Insect Pink and Echino Ni-Co 2012 Maruco Purple, with Kaffee Fasset Paperweight Purple. The bucket-style tote has 6 interior dividers/pockets. It’s designed as a baby organizer but would be great to…

Quilt Market Spring 2013 Reflections by Cindy

I’ve dreamed of going to quilt market for years.  Imagined what all the booths would look like filled with gorgeous things, all the amazing color and products I would then NEED to own!   My first time did not disappoint.  My jaw dropped as I walked through the door.  So much eye candy. Oh my. So…

What goes with what? Happy Go Lucky by Bonnie & Camille

  What solids coordinate with Happy Go Lucky from Bonnie & Camille? Kona Cotton Lemon Kona Cotton Aqua Michael Miller Cotton Couture Orange Kona Cotton Coral Moda Bella Solids Grey Kona Cotton Azure Kona Cotton Peapod Michael Miller Cotton Couture Midnight What happiness! ~Diana

What We’re Making! Mail Sack by Pink Chalk Studio

I’ve been feeling the love for Lotta Jansdotter’s Glimma collection since it came out. The Glimma Canvas in Kulla Slate and Tove Slate called out to be a Mail Sack by Pink Chalk Studio. The exterior is canvas with a quilting cotton interior. Even though I used the canvas I attached interfacing to the interior…

What goes with what? Poinsettia & Holly by Martha Negley

What solids coordinate with Poinsettia & Holly by Martha Negley? Kona Cotton Lipstick Moda Bella Solids Christmas Red Kona Cotton Tomato Kona Cotton Meringue Kona Cotton Celery Michael Miller Cotton Couture Green Tea Michael Miller Cotton Couture Sage Free Spirit Designer Solids Olive Michael Miller Cotton Couture Olive Kona Cotton Avocado Kona Cotton Basil Happy…

What goes with what? Paloma by Dear Stella

  What solids coordinate with Paloma from Dear Stella? Michael Miller Cotton Couture Straw Michael Miller Cotton Couture Powder Blue Michael Miller Cotton Couture Fog Kona Cotton White (not shown) Happy Sewing! ~Diana

What We’re Making! Urban Nine Patch by Sew Kind of Wonderful

Cindy played with the Urban Nine Patch quilt pattern from Sew Kind of Wonderful. The pattern uses the Sew Kind of Wonderful Quick Curve Ruler to create the gentle curves. The curved blocks give the  traditional nine patch an up-to-date, contemporary look. Cindy found the curved shape easy to sew. The ruler makes it a…

What We’re Making! Schoolhouse Tunic by Sew Liberated

Becky made herself the Schoolhouse Tunic by Sew Liberated. The fabric chosen is a lightweight shirting called Diamond Floral in Navy. A dress and shirt length are both included in the pattern. The versatile pattern leaves a lot of room for embellishing with small details to make the finished Tunic your own design style. The…

What We’re Making! Note Taker by Pink Chalk Studio

Lotta Jansdotter’s Glimma Collection inspired me to make a Note Taker by Pink Chalk Studio to take with me to Quilt Market in Portland. I’m hoping all the pockets and full size note pad will keep me super organized. 2 different prints were used for the exterior Glimma Kulla Orange Nut and Glimma Kita Fog….

What We’re Making! Money Bead Necklace by Carrie

Carrie and friends dreamed up the Money Bead Birthday Necklace for a certain someone here at Pink Chalk who just turned 50. Each bead is a rolled dollar bill, wrapped with paper then taped to secure each bill. Carrie added washi tape, for color, to a handful of beads. The beads are strung using pearl…