This is all I had left after cutting for a new project. Now that's "cutting it close". (I'm so punny!)
Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Busy, Busy Sleep Pants
Trent asked me to sew a pair of sleep pants with the above fabric I had leftover from the back of his 100 Blocks quilt. I had to piece the fabric together a bit to make it work. Then I modified a boys
pull -on pants pattern, and Voila! - super cute sleep pants!
It is not easy to get a 5 y.o. to be still long enough to get a good picture of his new pants, but here's one from this morning. He's busy collecting supplies to be a spy. Apparently you need binoculars, a rolling backpack, some stickers, a mysterious looking tracking device, and a couple of art clips for holding paintings to an easel.
Here's the other wonderful photo I got of him watching a movie last Friday night. Looks comfy, eh?
For great sewing patterns like this one, please visit the Curlicue Creations shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Persuasion Quilt Homecoming
My Persuasion quilt returned home yesterday. It's always a special day when a quilt comes back home from the magazine. I'm a little bit nervous and critical of my work when I send them off, but when they return home, and I unpack the box, I think, "Wow - that actually looks pretty good." Ha!ha!
Here's the Persuasion block. Complete directions and pattern pieces appear in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 10. My block is #954, on page 45. I feel honored and excited to have another block in the upcoming Volume 11, due out in May.
If you haven't got your copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 10 yet, I still have a few available in my online shop. You can purchase one by following this link: 100 Blocks, Volume 10. These usually sell out when the new issue appears, so get yours now.
Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Treadles: One, Two, Three.
Treadle machines, one, two, three. This is what my front porch looks like this morning. The third treadle is in a wooden coffin case, behind the azalea bush.
Treadle number one is a Burdick, made for Sears and Roebuck. These machines were only produced for a few years, between 1899 and 1901. Pretty decals. The cabinet is made beautifully. The treadle mechanism has one piece of broken wood that needs to be replaced. Otherwise this machine appears to be in working order, but obviously needs restoration.
Treadle number two is a Singer. From my limited research yesterday, I'm not exactly sure what model this one is. I looked up the serial number and found it was manufactured in 1910. It says it's an 85, and only 100 were made on that particular day. I couldn't find any information on a Singer 85. It looks like an older model 15 to me. This one is in bad shape. Currently frozen. The treadle mechanism works well and the cabinet is in beautiful condition, although someone has painted it a dark brown.
Treadle number three is a Wheeler and Wilson, #9. This is the oldest of the three machines, made in the 1800's. It's not pretty, but seems to be in working order. The cabinet has beautiful details. The treadle for this machine actually has a brake - cool!
The coffin cover. Unfortunately someone did a terrible paint job on the cabinet and cover.
I found lots of interesting goodies stashed away in the drawers. An old raisin box full of antique buttons, many old spools of thread, bobbins, machine accessories and feet, antique needle books, a small can of oil, and a few mysterious items.
This partially sewn garment was stuffed into the fourth drawer. It appears to be the bodice to a girl's dress. I'm not sure if I should keep it or toss it. It's interesting from an historical sewing viewpoint, and has no evidence of mice or moth damage, but it is a bit yellowed.
Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
Monday, March 23, 2015
Quilt Rescue
My husband spends a lot of his time out vintage shopping. I've got him trained to bring home orphan quilts. Here's the latest one. I love the way the wind kicks up whenever I try to take a photo of a quilt on the clothesline.
This quilt came equipped with a label - Hooray! It was sewn by the Capital Quilter's Guild in Raleigh, NC. I wonder who it was made for. They washed it without a color catcher and all that gorgeous bright red bled into the checkerboard sashing.
With a little love and a little luck, I was able to get most of the red out.
I believe the quilt is happy to have a new home.
Here's the most wind-free pic I was able to take. Very nice. I like it.
Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
Friday, March 20, 2015
Springtime Sewing
Spring is officially here today! Time to do a little Spring sewing. Here's a few ideas to get you started.
McCall's 7434 Jumper, Jumpsuit, and Belt pattern, size 12. This sweetly charming pattern makes a beautifully fitting jumper or jumpsuit in two lengths with a tie belt. All views feature scoop neckline, button or snap shoulder closure, elastic waistlines, and patch pockets. Tie belt is optional.
McCall's 5729 Skirt pattern, size medium (14-16). This sweetly charming pattern makes a beautifully fitting skirt in four different views. The skirt can be sewn in two lengths. Views A and B feature back zipper closure and patch pockets. View C features a string drawn thru eyelets in the waistband forming front pleats. View D features a drawstring and self gripping fasteners under side front pleats.
For more fabulous patterns like these, visit the Dress Patterns section of my Etsy shop. All patterns are in like new factory folded, uncut condition.
Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Sneeky Peeky!
I'm working on something new...but I can't yet reveal what it is. I've cut out a lot of gray squares...
And some super bright and modern strips from Moda's Poems from Pebbles fabric line...
And a few million triangles. How do you organize your cut pieces for a quilt? I put mine into little zipper sandwich baggies with a note explaining what color, how many, and which piece it is. In this picture I have 9 each triangles A from Red #2 fabric.
Look at this fabric - crazy! All together, this is going to make a vibrant quilt. Stay tuned for more.
Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!
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Jennifer Schifano Thomas
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