I finally finished taking apart the top of the contempory quilt. Cut up the white and added black strips and it looks great! However, marriage plans are on hold so I decided to put it aside for a bit and do a couple of sewing projects that have nothing to do with quilting (can you believe that?!?!).
Have you ever seen this site:
http://www.newdressaday.com/
Definately worth checking out, she is amazing!
So, I got inspired. A friend of mine gave me a bag of really cute clothes but all too big for me. So for my first project I took a pair of capris, ripped out the inseams, stitched a straight line down the back, took in the sides, added a panel of matching blue to the front and sewed the two halves one on top of the other. If anyone remembers the 1970's denim maxi-skirts made out of jeans you will know just how I did it! I took a good bit of length off and now have a great spring/summer skirt! I may post a pic, but unfortunately I did not do a Before to go with my After!
For my second project I am altering an adorable black & pink shirt. First, off came the short sleeves as I want this to be sleeveless for summer. Then off with the BIG buttons on the front, will be replacing them with smaller ones. Then 3 inches in on each side from the bottom up to the armhole. Tomorrow I will be restitching the armhole and back neck area and voila - a new shirt for me. This one is so cute and it is long, so will be great with jeans, capris or leggings.
There is no rest for my Singer!
