Comments on: New Project for a New Baby

By: Barbara Frank

Barbara Frank — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:40:56 +0000

CW, you’re going to have so much fun! Let yourself make mistakes, as it’s the only way to learn. I made so many when I started out, and I still do, but not as often

BTW, do you like sewing videos? These are good:

http://www.monkeysee.com/video/search?search=sewing+machine

(P.S. Nice hubby!)

By: Crimson Wife

Crimson Wife — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:11:12 +0000

My DH was sweet enough to buy me a sewing machine a couple weeks ago when he started his new job. So far I’ve made a kid’s apron and a pillow.

I’ve got a whole bunch of projects I want to try but I’ve been a bit intimidated to start on them. It’s been almost 20 years since I did a semester of sewing as part of my jr high home ec class. That was the extent of my previous sewing experience as my mom did not have own a sewing machine when I was growing up. I got a bunch of learn-to-sew books out from the library and have been reading them.

By: Barbara Frank

Barbara Frank — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:32:45 +0000

DJ(Deb), thanks! Glad you like the colors. You’ll love CT….they have great service. Nice that your dd likes quilting, too

Thanks, Janet! Yes, I especially love their thread. What a deal! I do miss all the catalogs they used to send, but I understand how expensive that is.

Kristy, it does take time to get the hang of it but it’s so worth it!

Iva, for good fabric, that’s a good price. I paid less than that for everything I’m using for the quilt. But it was hard finding the quality. As for children’s clothes, I know just what you’re saying!

Thanks, CMM, for your kind words, and also for stopping by!

Michelle, I’m not sure that CT sells much heavy fabric for furniture. Do you have a Hobby Lobby in your area? They have a lot. Also Jo-Ann (use their coupon for a good discount).

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:14:44 +0000

Thanks for the link. I’ve been looking for fabric to make slip covers for furniture and have been having a tough time.

By: Cafe Mocha Momma

Cafe Mocha Momma — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:42:30 +0000

Whenever you do get around to making that quilt, it’s going to be gorgeous! I’m glad that I’m not the only one to have little to no motivation to sew lately. I started my daughter on a small project six months ago, and it’s still not finished. We just haven’t been in the mood to get it done!

By: Iva @ Horizontal Yo-Yo

Iva @ Horizontal Yo-Yo — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:50 +0000

I don’t know squat about fabric. But those colors are very beautiful. Is $5 and some change for fabric relatively affordable?

I’m learning that you indeed get what you pay for. Sometimes, it just pays to pay more. Case in point: children’s clothes. Sure, they grow out of them quickly, but you want to be sure that they last long enough to be grown out of, instead of falling apart after a few washings…

By: Kristy

Kristy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Pretty fabric. I wish I could sew and do stuff like that.. I am all thumbs.

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:31:47 +0000

I love your color choices! Isn’t Connecting Threads an amazing store? You can’t beat their prices on quality thread either! They definitely have made quilting more affordable for me.

By: DJ (Deb)

DJ (Deb) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:15:01 +0000

Those are beautiful colors for a baby quilt, very current and bright and interesting for a baby.

My youngest daughter, 16.5yo, has become interested in quilting and made a 36 inch square quilt over the past couple of months for a friend’s baby boy. We both were a bit put off by the quality of material for the price we paid but she managed to find some to her satisfaction BUT it’s good to know of a place to purchase USA material from USA cotton. Thanks for sharing that info. I’ve bookmarked the Connecting Threads web site and plan to look at it more.

I hope your quilt turns out well for you. Blessings!