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Really well done.

It's gorgeous!

I have posted this quilt before, its one of my favorites I have made.

Thank you for postings.
Lovely quilt.

This is my first post in this group. I saw your article in the monthly newsletter and thought I could contribute.

Here is the last patchwork project I completed. The pattern is "Tumble & Twirl". I used Maywood Studios Little Lambies flannel. Since the flannel is already heavier than quilting cotton, I used a 70/30 batting.

I didn't find it difficult to sew but the directions were wonky. If you ever do, remind me and I'll share my learnings. The biggest things were the width of the strap sleeves and the fact that the pleats are three on one side and two on the other which was unexpected for me. It has to do with one side containing the bottom of the bag.

That's really cleaver. I would love to try that. Is it hard ?

I make bags for fun and occassionally for profit. Right now, more for fun. I was looking for something different to make and my wife suggested this bag. It's based on a Simplicity pattern, S9908, bag A. I didn't line this one because I was trying it out. It takes 3/4 yard of fabric and about four feet of strapping. I would modify some of the dimensions if I make another one of these. The sleeves that hold the strapping fold to 1.5 inches and with 1/4 inch seam allowances on both side, that leaves one inch of space in the tubing for the strap. Since the strapping is 1 inch wide, as you can guess, there isn't a lot of play. You really need a little more room for the straps to slide around like they are supposed to.

The bag is pleated and only three inches wide by 26 inches long when folded down. This is it in the collapsed state.



It expands through the opening in the middle to hold a lot of volume and weight. I think I could get a basketball in it. To get it back to the collapsed state, all you have to do is pull on the ends and it snaps right back to the flat state. I'll probably make a sleeve to hold it when I'm not using it.



I have a couple more bags that I've just made. I'll post in a few days. Right now, I'm trying to make a hat. Never done that before. Wish me luck.

I love it. Beautiful

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I found this patchwork wolf on the internet.

Thanks, Vicki

Wow! Great job! It's beautiful

Thank you

that's nice

That's very cleaver adding the dog.

Aw.. that’s so cute!

I saw a poster of an elephant sitting in a tree with a dog & I fell in love with it. I couldn't find a diamond art like that, with a dog. So, I added the dog.
I made the collar with green emeralds but they don't show up well in the photo.

Thank you

I love it...

Really good.
Dionysos would have been proud of you

I went on a mosaic course last weekend and made this mirror.
It was meant to go outside but I liked it to much to put in the garden so it is up in my hall.

Do you just put the wool on the balloon wet and when it's dry put something over it to stiffen it?? You did a great job with the colors, oh and did you color the wool or get it already in colors? I want to try that one.. My granddaughter and I are always looking for a project..

He's got some great pieces in his album

very nice

Stain Glass work made my Waterman

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That's lovely. Thanks for posting.

That's pretty. How long did it take you to finish this one?

I really enjoy Diamond Art.

I bet you do. :Look up wool for felting online. Its quite cheap over here.

It’s very pretty I don’t think we have colorful wool here

You make it over a balloon putting bits of wet wool round it.
Not something I will be doing a lot of but was fun to try it.

Oh wow I love it! How did you make the vase?

beautiful

I went on a craft course with my daughter at the weekend to make a wet felted bowl
This is my result, with some plastic in it.