First the easy part; I received a lovely gift in my mailbox yesterday from someone I've never met in person but consider a friend.
I am now the proud owner of an original Dana Doorknob Art!!
It was custom made just for me and I am so happy and grateful! Thank you so much Dana! I really love it, especially the wonderful silk piece you added.
Isn't it beautiful?
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I had the Swanky turnover that I won from Monica of the Happy Zombie and was looking around for a pattern and was so happy to find a pattern I really liked on Moda Bake Shop using a Swanky turnover! And guess who disigned the Belgian Waffle pattern? It was Monica of the Happy Zombie!
Here is the flimsy. I couldn't find anything in my stash for the second border, so I ordered something yesterday. This photo doesn't make it look very flat, does it? I promise it will look better after it is quilted and I'll be sure to show it.
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And I think I just said somewhere that I am obsessed with quilts, not garment construction, so I'm not sure how I ended up making a swimsuit, yes a swimsuit for my sister!!
She's in sunny Mexico and I'm located in a Winter Storm Warning area until TUESDAY and I'm making HER a swimsuit.
She couldn't decide on black or silver for the bottom, so requested BOTH! Actually my sewing machine is amazing on swimsuit fabric compared to the one I had thirty years ago when I last made swimsuits. All I have left is to fit the straps when she decides to come back to MN.
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16 readers left a comment:
WOW.....now THAT is impressive that you can make swimsuits. I used to make clothes but would never attempt swimsuits!
Love the door knob hanger, and your flimsy is gorgeous. I used to make all the swimsuits for my kids when they were little. Glad that phase is over.
The door knob holder is just adorable Mary and I love the quilt you are working on. It is screaming Spring hurry up and arrive!
Wow! Good for you... I have lots of non-quilty things on my list to do too. Way to go on the swimsuit!
Cute swimsuit - lucky sister! I like your Belgian Waffle quilt. Lots of little triangles!
cute little door knob holder, I would love that too!
wow, can't ever imagine making a swimsuit!
love the little quilt very nice!
Kathie
What a darling door knob holder. I love little things like that - a personal touch here and there. It's wonderful to see you're also a garment seamstress. I "sew" enjoy making garments. Where'd you buy your swimsuit fabrics? The hardest thing for me to do anymore is to find quality garment fabrics - from spandex for swimsuits to nice weight dress or slack fabrics.
How fun! You have a lucky sister because no one could ever talk me into making a simsuit :)
ooh la la! Flashy swimsuit! nice job Mary! brrrrr, MN & Swimsuits... gives me chills just thinking about it...
two years ago, a week before Memorial weekend, you guys had snow... I thought I'd freeze to death in my wee little cabin... ahhhhh, what lovely memories... ;-)
is it June yet??
Great doorknob and I love your quilt. Great fabrics.
Love and hugs Gina xxx
I remember making a "bikini" when I was a teenager - many moons ago - but girl, it didn't look anything like the one you made. Awesome!
I haven't made swimsuits for a very long time now, but how the fabric and machines have changed to make life easier.
Love that little quilt, the colours are gorgeous!
Love that personalized door knob hanger.
Wow, I would never attempt to make a bathing suit. Good job.
The swimsuit looks great! I remember the first two piece suit my mom made for me. My dad scared me into thinking it would fall apart in the pool and I never wore it.
Love the Belgian Waffle flimsy. I'm hoarding some Swanky charm packs just waiting on the perfect pattern.
WOW! I'm impressed! You did a wonderful job!!!!! Swimsuits are not easy. Plus, I love the fabrics. Just wish my body would fit into that great swimsuit! lol!
Love the doorknob gift, and love your BW quilt! And your sister, well... she OWES YOU BIG TIME, LOL! xoxom
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