Upcycling & Alterations (TTMT #876 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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This week I spill the beans about my allergic reaction and the project it inspired (skip to 2:47:03 if you’d rather not), share my next two HST blocks, alterations to a previously unworn made-by-me blouse, and making 20 cloth napkins from a thrifted cotton sheet!

Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress

From my allergy inspired project: Generation T by Megan Nicolay can be found used or you can use this link if you prefer a new one. I don’t receive anything if you use the link, just wanted to share!

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Short Sleeves (TTMT #875 Sewing Vlog)

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Hello, friends!

I haven’t been up to sewing much, so zero quilt progress, but I did manage alterations on some thrifted tops.

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Spring, Shirts, & HSTs (TTMT #874 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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Hello, friends! First and most importantly, welcome Leanne to the TTMT family!

Today finds me with a couple more scrappy blocks, contemplating what to do with a gorgeous thrifted duvet cover, and enjoying spring. Stay to the end for my first hummingbird visits of the season!

The blouse I’m wearing in this video was made using Simplicity S9452 & offcuts from an IKEA Strandlummer Duvet cover. You can see my show & tell about that shirt below.

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HST Quilt Plan! (TTMT #873 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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Hello, friends! Today’s video is a short and sweet update on my half square triangle quilt plan, with HUGE thanks to Abbie for the assist! I also made a cover for my hub’s 3D printer set up. Be sure to stay to the end for some greedy Iliad pets!

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A western screech owl left a trashed elephant plushie in my backyard and I gave it a makeover!

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A Western Screech Owl recently left us a little gift. In this video, I’ll piece back what’s left of the small plush elephant that I suspect was previously a Valentine (look for the scraps of pink heart) into something recognizeable using only what I had on hand. While I did use a tiny bit of machine sewing, this was mostly a repaired by hand sewing all the little rips and tears, as well as filling spots where fabric was missing.

This is not a tutorial, but I hope if you have a stuffed animal in need of repair, you might find it useful for inspiration. Questions? Please leave a comment!

I talk more about this in my March 10 TTMT Crafty Vlog.

Some of the tools used:

Taylor Seville Magic Pins (Quilting variety)

Mini Seam Fix Seam Ripper

Gingher Embroidery Scissors

Gingher Knife Edge Spring Action Trimmers – 8”

Wawak Sewing Clips

Music: Musicas para Alegrar o Dia – Alegria que Contagia

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An Elephant in the Room (TTMT #872 Crafty Vlog)

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This week finds me sharing some thrift finds, practicing nail art, and rescuing a much maligned plush elephant! There’s a WHOLE story there, lol. Stay until the end for a Western Screech Owl cameo.

Austin Creative Reuse is my go to to donate crafty supplies and for awesome creative thrifting. Here’s a great list of Creative Reuse centers across the U.S.

Maniology Turtle stamps
Born Pretty stamping plate with roses

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Eyelet to the rescue! (TTMT #871 Quilting & Sewing vlog)

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Hello, my friends. It was hard to get in front of the camera today, but I really think I needed it. I felt so much better after chatting with you all.

This week I chat about my shirt repair and more HST blocks. Big shout out to Michelle for suggesting lace, which pointed me in the direction I was looking for.

A couple of people asked for a better view of my HST quilt plan, so here it is! I am only using half square triangles for each block and I do have a few blanks let that will eventually need blocks added, but this is such a casual project, I’m in no rush. I’ve made 11 so far, left to right starting with the top row.

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I (mostly!) have a plan! (TTMT #870 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Hello, friends! This week I chat about my tentative plan for my growing collection of scrappy half-square triangles, dying a pair of sweatpants for my husband, BRIEFLY about my first venture into gel extensions, and about what I will be getting up to this week. Stay until the end for a thirsty blue jay. ♥

I used EQ8 for my scrappy hst quilt design.

For the sweatpants, Rit Dye (Black), & Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative

NAIL ART! ♥♥♥
My nails are short square natural by Aprés. I also used Aprés prep and extend gel. These are UV/LED cured and do require a light.

Nail Stamps are by Maniology
Pardon My French
Sea Turtle Conservancy (on clearance as of this post!)
Simply Classic (bought as a starter set)

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Buttons & Blocks! (TTMT #869 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Happy Tuesday, friends. I’m back this week with the rest of the hst blocks that are on my wall pieced as well as an updated to my (current!) favorite thrifted jacket.

For those keeping track of my nail journey, last week I leveled up my nail game and have done my first ever gel set + stamps. Look for the kitty theme! I may have a nail chat soon for anyone who is interested.

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Blocks & Birdseed Bags (TTMT #868 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Welcome to my sewing room for a short and sweet video chatting about HST blocks, Fandom in Stitches, and a bag made from a birdseed bag! Stay to the end for some honky geese spotted on a recent weekend visit to a nearby pond.

For anyone following my nail journey, today’s nails are medium length coffin shaped with Holo Taco polish. ♥