A Christmas Quilt to show off
23 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Christmas, Custom, Life Tags: bed, custom sewing, Fenelon Falls, kids teens, quilt
This fall I made a duvet cover for an exceptional 15 year old hockey player. The quilt was commissioned by his grandmother to commemorate his hockey journey thus far. She dropped off a bag of his jerseys – and one special jersey of his grandfather’s as well. She said something like ” just go for it and have fun – I trust you”. That is the kind of thing a creative person loves to hear! Well, here is a shot of the layout that I sent for preview back in late summer:
duvet layout on my floor
Just today I was sent a photo of the finished quilt on his bed – I think it looks more authentic/impressive in its proper environment.
A final note about this quilt – grandparents told me that this young man was so moved by this he was speechless! How cool !
Glad I made someone’s Christmas brighter and I hope in the next few days that my family will be a little brighter with my efforts.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
More goods to see
13 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Bags, Christmas Tags: Christmas, cotton, custom sewing, quilt, seamstress, zipper
Just a quick update to my “goods” page today as I added more photos of items ready to go for Christmas.
This little 5 pocket bag below is my favourite.
5 pocket bags great for cosmetics, jewellery, - lined cotton - measure 6 x 6 x 3 inside $10
New Look
08 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Custom Tags: cushion, custom sewing, Fenelon Falls, pillows, seamstress, slipcover
I felt the need for my blog to have a new fresh look that was a bit more fun than the previous one – so here it is !
With this new look comes a photo of an ugly chair in my house that also needs a makeover! I will be making it and its two companion loveseats new slipcovers over the holidays.
Just one more service which I hope to add to my custom sewing in the new year.
I currently provide roman shades, valances, zippered seat cushions, pillows, sheers, and bed skirts. If I have not mentioned what you need here - please ask.
Thanks for looking – and I hope you like the new look!
Chair to slipcover - Before!
Goods for Sale
03 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Christmas, Custom, Uncategorized Tags: Christmas, cushion, custom sewing, Kawarthas, pillows, quilt, seamstress
I have been updating my blog with photos and descriptions of some of the goods I have available for sale.
This is just a partial list – lots more in my studio in Fenelon Falls, Ontario!
Check out the “Goods” page for photos, and please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions!
Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas shopping to all!
Brenda
Christmas Bazaar
30 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in bazaar, Christmas Tags: bazaar, Christmas, cushion, custom sewing, lunch, pillows, quilt, repairs, seamstress, Women In Networking
Please join us Thursday December 1, 2011 at Adelaide Place in Lindsay for a Christmas Bazaar featuring the wares of many talented women!
Click HERE for a map to Adelaide Place in Lindsay where you can shop from 11am until 2pm.
You will find a listing of all the vendors HERE on the Women In Networking blog, with descriptions of and links to their businesses.
The bazaar is open to the public. Hope to see you there!
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- Lap Quilt
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- a sample of wrist fobs available
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- pouch – now sold
Lunch today
03 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in Custom, Events Tags: contrast, custom, flange, Kawarthas, lunch, pillows, Women In Networking
Today I am off to my Women In Networking lunch at the lovely Adelaide Place in Lindsay! We get together the first Thursday of each month to network, share ideas, and enjoy some wonderful food from their chef. I have been a member for a year now and look forward to this event each month. If you are a business woman in the Kawartha Lakes area you should check out the link to the W.I.N. blog here . Every member has a 1 minute opportunity to describe themself/their business/upcoming events, and there is a speaker each month. Next month we will have our Christmas Bazaar where all members can do some shopping while enjoying lunch.
Guests are always welcome provided that the proper notice is given to the chef - we don’t want anyone to go hungry!
Below are photos of recently completed work. Flanged pillow covers with a contrasting fold over back.
Pillow covers with flange
Pillow cover back
Busy sewing
12 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
in Custom Tags: cotton, custom sewing, seamstress, shirts
A very busy summer leads in to a busy autumn! I have been at my sewing machine daily trying to finish up the piles. I can see most of the sewing room floor now so that is progress! Below are photos of 8 work shirts drafted from one the customer loved that was falling apart. Her patients love to see what she will be wearing each week. I may be called in to service again for some holiday shirts once fabric is found. There are 3 pics of the customer wearing her new shirts on my “Custom” page if you care to see how they fit.
Custom work shirts 2011
More custom work shirts 2011
A new window seat
13 Sep 2011 2 Comments
in Custom, Fabric Tags: Balsam Lake, cushion, custom, kimono, pillows, piping, roman shade, window, window seat, zipper
This window seat was a custom job that I completed in the spring. Yes, I am only now getting around to posting the photo and describing it! Life gets busy from time to time and my online updates are usually the first thing to go (besides dusting). I met my new customer at the Lindsay Lifestyle Show which was held in April at the Lindsay Fairgrounds. A lovely lady who asked for this very large trapezoidal seat to be constructed for her daughter so she would not have to make it! There is a zipper in back for easy removal and cleaning, as well as piping on top and bottom edges. Then it was decided there needed to be pillows for the kids.
Since that time I have made her two kimonos drafted off an existing one which was falling apart. Photos of those will follow if she lets me put them on here!
Now I must get back to my Balsam Lake project – 4 roman shades done, and only 13 to go ! Wish me luck!
Sheers for the bedroom
08 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
in Custom Tags: bed, custom, Fenelon Falls, sheers, window covering
These custom made sheers were completed in spring of 2011.
For the customers’ master bedroom.
Recent work
07 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
in Custom Tags: bed, cotton, custom, Fenelon Falls, four patch, Kawarthas, quilt
- Custom work completed in summer 2011.
This was a custom order completed in summer 2011. The squares were purchased in Hawaii 30 years ago and made into this quilt for the recipient’s 80th birthday!
