Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Words


Thanks to Madame Samm and  Linda (she's up today, see Buzzing and Bumbling below)  for doing all of the organizing and cheering for this blog.  Thanks also to all of the participants cause it would be such a boring hop with out you. I have included all of today's players at the end of this post.

When I signed up for this hop I thought it would be an interesting new concept for me to try.  Then I realized I have been sewing/quilting projects with words for ages now. Before I show you what I made specifically for this hop, here is a sampling of what I have done with words over the past year or so. 


                            I made several purses for friends with their names printed all over them.


I then did this Christmas Stitchery quilt for my niece and her then fiance  It is based on the pattern I found here http://www.sewhappy.me/quilt-blogs/christmas-sal-block-2/.  The pattern was free at the time but is now available for purchase.



This was followed by this quilt for a friends 4 year old granddaughter. Olivia needed to have a quilt of her "OWN" at grammy's. I hope you can see her name spelled out in the blocks.



I found some great Subway art here http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/06/independence-day-subway-art.html . Janet has designed subway art for pretty much all occasions.  I thought this one made a great decal for my 4th of July tee shirt. I've also used some of her other art for greeting cards and Gift bag trim. http://selinaquilts.blogspot.com/2012/07/lets-celebrate-4th.html  I have an example of each here.



A couple of months ago a friend in SC had heart surgery and I whipped up this mug rug to let her know I was thinking of her.





So on to the current project.  I'm currently into 3 zip pouches based on this tutorial by Debbie
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/2012/08/triple-zip-pouch-tutorial.html  This is my 6th pouch based on this tutorial.  The only one for me. This was the first thing I thought of to make when I saw this hop. I thought making a make up bag was a great idea for this type of pouch. You know face makeup in one section, eye makeup in another and then brushes and combs in another.




I have a large collection of makeup scattered about the house.  In baggies, boxes, drawers and pouches. Most of it is rather dated and needs to be tossed I'm hoping that this pouch will be the incentive I need to clean out and organize.





The words were typed out in Microsoft word and printed on Tee Shirt transfer paper.






The lining is made of some scraps from the back of a recent quilt stitched together to make a full size piece of fabric. I love it when I can do that.  All in all it's been a fun project to do just for me.

Here are the other players for today.  You won't be disappointed with your visits to them. Very talented and creative ladies.


Tuesday, January 15
BQuiltin Studio (Beverly K.)
Hill Valley Quilter (Britt-Inger)
Bumbleberry Stitches (Theresa K.)
In Stitches and Seams (Annette S.)
Englating (Marica from Sweden)
Stitchin by the Lake (Marlene B.)
Selina Quilts (Selina)
Sheila's Quilt World (Sheila M.)
Words & Stitches (Beth S.)   



Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope I didn't disappoint.  See you next time.


83 comments:

  1. Lovely projects - really love the 3 zip pouch and thank you for the source.

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  2. All your wordy projects are wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. My goodness, you sure have a way with "words". Love the zipper pouches!

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  4. You most certainly didnt disappoint! they are all lovely - I really must have a go at printing my own fabrics too.

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  5. Great projects and I love your purse. Very cute and such a great and useful idea!

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  6. Love the pouch, all those zippers!!! You will be very organised with your makeup now, no excuses
    Judy

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  7. I love the make up bag! great use of putting the words to use.
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  8. Those make up bags are perfect!

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  9. what a great idea! The tutorial looks good, must try it at some time and I love what you did with it.

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  10. You never disappoint Selina. Your projects are great!

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  11. I love both the makeup bags and your quilt.
    regards Ingrid

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  12. No disapointment here! The first picture was made for me..Jeanie's stuff! Love all of your projects and the stories behind them. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. Very nice! I definitely want to try one of those bags this year. You do such beautiful work.

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  14. Absolutely love the pouch, what a great idea!

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  15. You are so creative! I love the words on your make-up bag. And I'm sure your friend really enjoyed her mug rug.

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  16. You have lots of words going in your life. I'm in the mist of making a granny quilt.

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  17. great idea for your purses...makes thing unique

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  18. Wonderful contribution to InYourWord's Bloghop!

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  19. Your wordy projects - delightful and so useful

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  20. What a creative mind that you have!

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  21. Thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful projects!!

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  22. Pretty work! Thanks for sharing today!

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  23. Wonderful projects...thank you for sharing them with us.

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  24. No disappointment here! Your projects are great! I love that you made bags for your friends with their names! What a great friend you are! Everything you did was so cute! great job!

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  25. Fabulous goodies for us to feast our eyes upon :)

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  26. Great projects - I especially like your triple zip pouch!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  27. I love your makeup bags! What a clever idea. The triple zipper pouch is on my list.

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  28. Very nice projects. Your quite talented.

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  29. Great projects and bags. Thanks for sharing links so we can all make them!

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  30. I love the pouch too, but hate making them. Great job

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  31. Beautiful! I love the makeup bags. Do you find that t-shirt transfer paper to be good and permanent? (i.e. the words won't peal off?)
    LOVE IT!

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  32. OH You made the zipper pouch!! Was it hard. I want to make it, but am afraid I would mess it up. I like all your projects shown today. And no you didn't disappoint, you never do. I enjoy your blog.

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  33. I really like the heart mug rug you made, I bet your friend loves putting her drinks on that

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  34. What a great bunch of wordy projects!

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  35. So many wonderful projects. ANd those words are great. I especially love the ones printed with the names. How cute.

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  36. So much fun here - you have made some amazing projects! Yay!

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  37. Thanks for sharing all your projects!

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  38. Great word projects! I love your makeup bag...you sound like me with makeup all over the place and most days I don't even wear any!!!

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  39. So many unique and wonderful projects - hard to pick a favorite for sure. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. Judy C

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  40. so many great items but I think the one that I like the best is the mug rug for your friend -- great job.

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  41. You have indeed so many great projects. And the mug rug for your friend is adorable and your make up pouch wonderful. Thanks for sharing

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  42. Rosemary B here: gorgeous creations. Love the special quilts, those will be treasured forever. Love the cosmetic bag too. It is bright inside and big enough!

    Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity

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  43. Love the mug rugs and your projects are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. What cute projects you have! I'm sure Olivia will love having her very own quilt with her name on it.

    I love the three zip pouch - where did you find that cute fabric? Thanks for the link. I'll have to try one.

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  45. What wonderful projects you have shown us. I like your shirt with her name on it. Also the pouch....they are all cute.

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  46. all your projects are lovely. I really like the bags with personal words on them. Thanks for sharing

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  47. Love your projects, especial the purses they are so cute. Thanks for sharing

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  48. some very clever ideas. Thank you. Your friends I am sure are happy to receive your gifts. A quilt at Grammy's house...such a cute idea and I love the quilt.

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  49. Organize! Now there is a word. I get organized and manage to make a mess of it quickly! Love your pouch. Thank for sharing the tutorial!

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  50. You really have done a lot with words. Cute makeup pouch - I need one too and for the same reasons. I thought about making one - but you know always someone else to sew for first. I hope your makeup bag does the trick for you.

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  51. What a great way to reward yourself for organizing - this is the time of year! Your bag is adorable - thanks for sharing!

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  52. I certainly wasn't disappointed...I love your wordy projects! Printing your fabric makes it so personal. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Love all your projects but the personalized ones are fantastic!

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  54. That was great. I can't believe you made the fabric. So very creative. I love the bag too! Thanks for being part of the hop.

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  55. Cute bag and wow! making your own fabric! Thanks for sharing.

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  56. I absolutely love the quilt for Olivia!!!! It's beautiful. I love the look of rag quilts!

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  57. what a great way to get your words on fabric ..... that old computer is good for sew many things.great projects.
    thanks for sharing
    in stitches

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  58. That is way cool to make something you will use every day,that way you get to see your words all the time! Love the 3 zip pockets on your pouch :)

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  59. Great projects Selina - I need one of those makeup bags! Thanks for the link. blessings, marlene

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  60. I love your makeup bag, it's wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
    Happy quilting,
    cindy at quiltdoodledesigns dot com

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  61. I REALLY love subway art.. thanks for sharing that!! .. this has been such a fun hop.

    I hope you'll check out my daily blog.. my day is the last day, tomorrow!

    Pat Sloan
    Radio show Host... The Voice of Quilting
    http://blog.patsloan.com

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  62. Not disappointed in the least. Very nice.

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  63. You did not disappoint. Wonderful projects - great idea to use your friends' names on the purses. Your 3 zip pouch is perfect. Best of luck in your organization of the make-up. :)

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  64. Awesome projects. Very creative. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. Great projects! I love your 3 zipper pouches!

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  66. Your makeup word 3 zippered pouch is perfect. even highllighting the eyeshadow in the soft blue and lipstick in red is very creative. Thanks for sharing. Jane

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  67. Love your projects! Your 3 zippered pouch is wonderful and thanks for the site, I really want to give this a try. How neat that you printed all kinds of different makeup on fabric, so creative! I've never tried printing but now I'm inspired! hehe. Thank you for sharing everything with us, awesome job! and no, you did not disapoint!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  68. So glad you shared how you "made your fabric." Such a clever idea! I sure enjoy seeing all the things you're creating.

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  69. I love the word fabric you made and your pouch. I can't imagine makeup enough to fill a pouch! This plain Jane barely wears anything!

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  70. HI!!! Wonderful projects and I love the make up pouch!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!

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  71. Wonderful quilts. Olivia's quilt is amazeing. I know shw has got to love snuggeling with it.
    conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  72. Terrific projects. Love the zipped pouch. Thanks for the link. Thanks for sharing your 'source' for the fun makeup fabric.

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  73. Wonderful projects. Love Olivia's quilt.

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  74. I love your projects. The purses are just wonderful. Thanks for sharing the link.
    I'm visiting from Portugal.
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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