DO A LITTLE PRACTICE THEN MAKE A MACHINE COVER

 Unfortunately this fabric is no longer at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I can’t remember when I purchased it, but I know it was a while ago.  I love the fabric and have been saving it for that special project.

 I have wanted to make a sewing machine cover for a while, and finally decided to kill two birds with one stone.  I’d practice my FMQ on this fabric and then make it into a cover for my sewing machine.  I liked the idea of making it into a cover because then I’d get to look at this beautiful fabric every day.  However, I won’t look too closely at the FMQ.  I need lots of practice.

 As I continued practicing on each block, I did get better. 

 I still have some control issues.  But I’ll keep practicing.

 When I ran out of blocks I made this cover for my machine.  I love it!

 Look, it even dresses up the back of my chair when I’m sewing.  What fun.  The next time you are in a fabric shop, look for something that you can use to practice your FMQ.  Having something on the fabric as a guide when you FMQ really helps.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• The First Annual Jingle Bell Hop will be Monday, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 16.  The four shops participating are Attic Window, Pressing Matters, Custom Quilts Unlimited, and Queen Bee.
• Black Friday Stitch-In will be held Friday, Nov. 28, starting at 8 a.m.
• Craft Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 – 5.  Join us and make some fun Christmas gifts early.  Four to five projects are being planned for the day.  Class time is free but there will be a small fee for project kits.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: The Crafty Quilter has a nice tutorial for a Christmas Pinwheel Star Table Runner and Place mats.  Check it out.

Until next time,
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