Portable Quilting
Hi Everyone,
I live on the "wet coast" of Canada and at this time of year I need some sun. We are off for two months to Mexico and wonder what suggestions you have for taking some "portable quilting" with me. I will not have access to a sewing machine and will not have a lot of room to pack cloth! |
Take something small like the Grandmother Flower Garden that you can hand stitch?
Have fun and be safe. delma |
You could do something like english paper piecing (grandmothers flower garden type of thing) have a look a Jinny Beyer's web site http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ as she is a hand piecer so her patterns should work, or something like tumbling blocks or I did this wallhanging for my son, this is entirely hand pieced http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t163579.html
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grandma's flower garden, tumbling blocks, or cathedral windows are all enjoyable (travel) projects that you can do the prep work ahead of time then only need a few supplies with you- sewing kit with needles, thread, small embroidery scissors- templates (for the first 2) and zip locks of fabrics.
there are others- visit 'Paperpieces.com' and browse their catalog & gallery for ideas, information and supplies- and enjoy your sunshine! |
whatever you take, just cut it all out before you go so you don't have to hassle with quite so many things.... I have one of these
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd49261 small cases ...inside is a rotary cutter, a 1" x 6" ruler, mech. pencil, thimble, needle case, marking pencil, ballpoint, seam ripper, and bobbins with beige, white and black thread on them...i have a 4 x 6 small cutting mat and with that and the little case, i can do almost anything by hand... just fill plenty of bobbins and you're all set... |
You could take a yoyo maker (the larger one)and some 4-1/2" squares, small scissors, thread and a needle. But that might get boring for 2 mos. Maybe take a couple small projects. Have fun in the sun. We had 80 degree weather here today. I wished it were colder. :(
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I was going to suggest tumbling blocks as well with the EPP method. Very easy and very portable as long as you do all your prep work ahead.
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