I Learned Something Today
 

My machine really doesn't like to sew through two layers of fabric and six layers of batting. I made a pouch for my daughter's new Kindle and thought it should have lots of padding. So I quilted 2 layers of batting to the outsife and the liner. So far so good. After I sewed the layers together, I tried to top-stitch around the edges. hmmmmmmmm. Looks like the tension is off. rip, rip, rip. hmmmm. Maybe I need to try stronger thread. The heck with it. She might not notice the extra layers of thread. Needless to say, I finished with handstitching.

Done is better than perfect.

I totally agree done is better :thumbup: And I really don't think she will know if the thread is extra or not :rolleyes:

Very nice..I think the extra padding is important. I was thinking of going to Staples and investing in some of the oversized mouse pads. Thin & cushy and you can trim them to not go into the seam allowances. Think it would work?

OOOOO, wish I had one of those. Wink, wink, nod, nod.

very cute bag

Well worth all the effort!:)

Oh what a great idea and I think it would work as long as you aren't trying to sew through the pads...so creative you are.

p.s qltmom almost forgot to compliment your ipad holder, very nice and I agree done is better then perfect. I think that will be my new motto for the rest of the week.

Nicely done bag! Pretty fabric too!

Next time I make one, I think I'll stuff the extra padding between the layers instead of trying to sew through everything. :)

When my project is overly thick and my machine is threatening to revolt, I open my old trusty Singer treadle and with a stong needle it gets the job done. Not pretty but done!