Tuesday, June 28, 2011

MY HORIZON MISSED ME, ALONG WITH MR PFAFF.....I WORKED THEM HARD AND HEAVY TODAY!!!!

My mother wanted me to use this fabric for the screen project....but I just couldn't....sooooooo
It went from this....



To this...... I will admit that the screening was not easy to work with but it is now done. How do you like it now.....????




When I was cleaning my sewing room the other day I came across the stencils that my friend Krista made for me before leaving Amerika Samoa and so....today I worked up some towels. Still thinking of embellishing the flowers and pelican...we will see. I have two more towels that need some stitching but that will be for another day.




Don't forget the Beam N Read blog hop.....we are on day 2 now...just click on the links on my sidebar. Thanks!!

Oh...so I topped off my evening with finishing this...whohooooo It is a bright green and navy blue, the colors don't show up well. I really need to learn to work my camera!






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41 comments:

  1. Jackie's StitchesJune 28, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Barb, your screen bag is just too cute for words! Your fabric choices are fantastic!

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  2. CrispyJune 28, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Goodness you have been in a sewing frenzy!! Great tote for Mom and I LOVE your towels :0)

    Crispy

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  3. The Patch CraftJune 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Wow your bag is fantastic. Nice to get a few things finished

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  4. Gene BlackJune 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I love the screen bag. I just knew it would make a great tote bag. You can see what is in it. It would be excellent for quick shopping trips.

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  5. JustCindyJune 28, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Oh the screen bag is too cute. I never wanted one until I saw your's. The towels are so fun. You will enjoy them. I love the 10 minute block quilt.

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  6. JoannaJune 28, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I wondered what that screen material was for. That tote is so neat. I like your quilt very much, too. Yep, the sewing machines like to be fed fabric on a regular basis:)

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  7. Twisted QuiltsJune 28, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    You are the hardest working most creative person I know! I would have thrown the red screen away!

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  8. MysticaJune 28, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    The screen bag is fabulous. You are going to get lots of requests for that one from family alone!

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  9. andsewonJune 28, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Goodness you have been busy! Love your bag and the quilt is awesome!

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  10. LynetteJune 28, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I *love* that bag!!! Definitely a better fabric choice than the first one shown. OK. Gotta go get a napkin now - too much drooling. ;D

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  11. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)June 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I think the butterfly fabric was a perfect choice for your Mom's screen mesh bag.

    I've been toying with the idea of "dressing up" our kitchen towels. The one thing that has stopped me is that my family won't use them if I make them "all pretty". lol

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  12. Bev SJune 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    That turned out real cute. Can't wait to see if Mom has seen it. Well that will be at 9 o'clock

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  13. DebiJune 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Wow you have been smoking those machines. The bag is beautiful, also love the lime green...and the quilt is awesome...great job BArb!

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  14. Stray Stitches (Linda G)June 28, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    The screen bag is wonderful! I don't think this will be the last one you make. And your towels are adorable. Love the quilt!!
    It looks like you made your Horizon happy with your return :)

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  15. BetsyJune 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    yoyou are on a sewing frenzy and that bag is perfect for the beach. you know i love the towels. I am going on vacation tomorrow and there are 6 quilts shops on the way. I am excited!

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  16. BarbaraJune 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love the quilted design in your diamonds! Very pretty, and clicking twice reveals the blue/green colors nicely.

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  17. DonnaJune 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Lovely screen bag. I cannot/will not start another project - well.... This would be perfect to carry to the beach. Happy quilting!

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  18. Wacky WomanJune 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my gosh, you have been a machine! Look at you go. Everyhthing is wonderful! Cute, cute towels.

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  19. YvetteJune 28, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I was wondering what you were going to do with that screening. That bag is FANTASTIC!!!!!

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  20. JocelynJune 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love your screen bag Barb!

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  21. DeannaJune 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    That is a cool bag!

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  22. Victoria Paige @ Boutique UniquelyJune 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    It looks lovely! I love the screen bag. Perfect for a day at the beach :)

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  23. Needled MomJune 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Back to your busy work!!! I really like the bag with the screening. I haven't sewn on it, but I did hear it was a little challenging.

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  24. RhondaJune 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    The screen tote is an excellent idea. I love the one you made... and now I'm thinking of making a version of it for a birthday gift for the beach.

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  25. Bev SJune 28, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Mom said it looks good.

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  26. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Real cute tote...they are so fun to make!
    Love the new quilt...you are a fiend!

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  27. sandraJune 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Love that screen bag what a good idea, great for groceries especially fruit and vegetables.

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  28. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJune 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Very cute bag Barb! :)
    Wednesday is T-berries Sew Day... ;)

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  29. Melissa ;-)June 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love the screen bag!

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  30. BarbJune 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    very cool bag!
    Also, cool portable light from the other post.

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  31. SheilaJune 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    The screen tote is just great , love the fabric you chose to use for it . The towels are great as well as the quilt!

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  32. RachelJune 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I KNEW that screen was going to be a bag! Perfect for the beach!

    You have been a very busy girl. Love the lime and navy quilt!

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  33. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    What a beauty you created, Barb. Not seen one before.

    So love your header.

    Have a great holiday weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  34. The Vegetarian HunterJune 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    The bag is great, I was wondering just what in the world your mom was wanting you to make with that roll of screen!

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  35. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJune 28, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The bag turned out great girlfriend! I love your choice of fabric! How does mom like it?

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  36. Kim D.June 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Your bag turned out so cute, great choice of fabric. I just got back from Hawaii and your bag would have made a adorable beach bag. I may have to make one for next time.

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  37. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJune 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Oh man the screen bag is just to cute for words! I love it!

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  38. TerryJune 28, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Your bag looks great! I've seen that screen and wondered how it would be to work with.

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  39. sewfunquiltsJune 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Love your bag, Barb and the fabrics you put with the red screening. Your Mom will love it.

    You've been busy, I see....good deal.

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  40. JJJune 29, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I think I recognize that first piece of fabric. The bag turned out very nice and the towels are too cute.

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  41. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    You are supposed to do what your mom says! Right? lol Glad you disobeyed :o) the butterflies and dots are perfect with the red screen!! You'll have to make something else special for your mom with the other (wouldn't want you to be in dutch).

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