WHAT TO DO WITH USED DRYER SHEETS

Used Dryer Sheets I use used dryer sheets to back quilt labels. I put the quilt label, right side down on top of a used dryer sheet. Then I sew around the quilt label. I cut a small opening in the middle of the dryer sheet and turn the label right side out. This keeps the edges in and makes a neat label, ready to sew onto the quilt. I also use the used dryer sheets as stabilizer for some machine embroidery projects. (Peggy Baker) *********************************************************** Keep an empty pop-up tissue on the clothes dryer to collect dryer as they come out of the dryer. Use them for dusting - when used especially for TV screens they do a great job in cutting down static electricity that attracts dust. (Angie) *********************************************************** I use my dryer sheets to put on the back of all my appliqué work. Just sew to the appliqué piece, cut a slot in the back, and turn the piece. I find it doesn't gum up my sewing machine needle when sewing and isn't stiff like the iron on backings. (Nona , W.V.) *********************************************************** I use my used dryer sheets as backing for paper piecing instead of paper. No need to take it out later and it gives a nice smell to the finsihed item. (Ruthie) *********************************************************** I sew 2 together and use them on my Swiffer to dust my wood floors. Works great for dust bunnies :) (Jody Jones) *********************************************************** You can use them to clean the bottom of your iron. (dorothymcnutt) ******************************************

HAND EMBROIDERY FOR MY KITCHEN

I did some Hand embroidery for my kitchen , I am changing a wall hanging i have.

I have to get some Picture frames to put the embroidery in.

Just a Blessing

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Family Gathering

Family gathering

Family Portriat Embroidery

 

 

I am working on a Redwork quilt of my family, each picture is alternated with the heart. I  have about 12 more pictures  of different people of my family and about 10 more hearts to do.

 

I am working on my family Portriats in Redwork it is my Greatneice, daughter, neice, etc...

More African American Dolls

I finished making some more dolls i have 4 more to do it is 2 girls and 2 boys i just love making them i am going to have to market them further i really want to sell more of them , they comes in light or dark skin ,Caucasian  Raggedy Ann and Andy and Jamaican

Embroidered Quilt

This is Picture of some blocks of the Embroidered quilt i am also doing i will post the whole quilt when i finish the binding

Jamacian Dolls

This is some Jamacian Dolls i did for a Customer They were made without a pattern i enjoyed making them

New Sewing Machine

I have a New Sewing Machine it is a Brother SE 350, A friend brought it for me I think he is Sweet to get it for me, very thoughtful

Finished Prortrait Redwork Embroidery

This is my Portrait Redwork Embroidery quilt i finished and now it is at my Friends Holly's house to get quilted.

The Quilter's Last Will And Testament*

The Quilter's Last Will And Testament*

 I,___________________________,being of sound mind (a statement which does not bear close examination) do hereby record my last will and testament.

Knowing that __________________________________, my _________________ (husband, sister, or friend) hasn’t the least understanding or appreciation for, or for that matter, knowledge of my extensive fabric collection, which collection is suitably deposited in sundry places for safekeeping.

Knowing also that ___________________________ has already notified the local dumpster to pick up and dispose of the before mentioned collection "willy-nilly" (the thought of which causes me a most severe case of hives).

Therefore, I do will this collection and all other collections related to it, to my dear friend and fellow fabric preservationist, _________________________.

It is my wish that she/he, upon hearing of my death and obtaining clear proof that I did not manage, although goodness knows I tried, to take it with me, would come to my home post haste, before the dumpster, and search out my collection which is similarly stored at her own abode.

That she should rescue said collection and stack it in my quilting studio, along with my sewing machines, frames, old buttons, lace, patterns, quilts, dolls and works in progress.

 After she/he has done this, she/he should purchase refreshments for my friends not yet departed, which friends are also her/his friends, and every last one shall be in that room and they shall hold a wake and say lovely and kind things about me until they run out and then they shall divide amongst themselves, by lot, my wonderful collection.

I shall be hovering over that very spot until this is done. _______________________ shall then quit this spot and close the door, leaving trivialities to those who do not understand. This is my wish on the matter.

Signed: ____________________ Date: ___________

Notarized: __________________ Date: ___________

*This is not a legal document                                                                               

Written By Elinor Peace Baily,
Published in "The Cloth Doll"
Spring/Summer 1990

My first order of Rag Dolls

These were made for my first order of African American 30"dolls with country old fashion clothing each doll and clothing is hand made with 100% cotton, the filling is 100% Poly the face is hand embroidered. 

Log Cabin Quilt

I been working on a Log Cabin Quilt the measurements are 126X90 because i want it to have a good drop i am going to have a 3" border

I have been doing other things such as making dolls Raggedy Ann and Andy and African American Dolls i have been getting request for me to sell them so i am doing that , the extra money will help. I anyone interested in wanting a doll let me know by email which is on the left of this page. I have posted raggedy Ann and Andy do now i am posting the  Ethnic Dolls the Girl name is Mali Tunisia and the Boy is Angola Gabon i have not put the bracelet on them yet which will have they name on it.

Raggedy Andy

 This is Raggedy Andy I made, He also have a Heart

Raggedy Ann with Clothes

 

Someone asked me where is her heart so i hand embroidered her a heart

I made her some clothes in which i did not have a pattern when i made Her and making her clothes was so easy because i design clothes when i had my sewing business. 



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JUST MADE RAGGEDY ANN

I  made Raggedy Ann getting to make Andy i have to make the clothes for her , it will be the Dress, Petticoat and Apron

Project for the Year

I am going to start on a applique quilt for the year, it will be my project that i will work off and on and between my other quilting. 

TABLE MAT FOR FREEZER

I Made a table mat for my Freezer to keep  the Cookie Jar and towel Holder from scratching it the Block is 12x12 and the mat is 24x24 I made the pattern on EQ5

MADE THIS PATTERN ON EQ5

12X12  BLOCK  ( 3 more squares to make )

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