Book Review - More Adventures with Leaders and Enders

Hello,

If you're a seasoned quilter, the chance is you already know Bonnie K Hunter from Quilt Ville. I'm following Bonnie since years ago, I often watch her Quilt Cam series on youtube.

I finally recently bought her book More Adventures with Leaders and Enders. I must say, it's simply amazing for someone who love to collect tiny scraps like me.

More Adventures With Leaders and Enders

At first glance, you might find the quilt design is a bit intimidating, but after slowly read the instructions it all made sense. Last week, I tried out the Scrap Crystal. I started digging my scrap baskets for blues and greens. But I was so eagerly trying it, I thought I will do with a single color background.

After making one block I showed to a couple of friends and they said, it looked great, but I want the Crystal-y effect like the one on the book!!

So, I started cutting the neutral colors. The best thing is Bonnie includes all the details of what neutral colors she included in her quilt so that we can get ideas.

Here is the first scrappy block look like. I have not stitched them together.What say?

I mostly used Indian fabrics since they have bright and lots of shades. I'm hoping to finish the quilt after I come back from my holiday! Wish me luck, everyone!!

Until then,

Happy Sewing

Elvira

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How To Hand Sew Wallet Binding Tutorial on YouTube

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Many of you asked if I can make a video tutorial for hand sewn wallet binding. I took the video quite sometimes ago when I make this matryoshka wallet and I just got a new mobile phone tripod which was just perfect. At least it's better than the mini tripod  I had earlier. With this mobile phone tripod I can get a good angle to shooting the video. The video was shot using my One Plus  phone. 

Lightweight Tripod

Really, there's nothing scary about hand sewing. If anything, it is easier than machine, since you're totally in control!

Do check out the video, like and subscribe! I am hoping to do more video tutorial in the future, Insha Allah.

Happy Sewing,

Elvira

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Passport Card Sleeve Pattern - Testers Photos Part 3

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Passport Card Sleeve Pattern

I really love how the above black and white passport cover turned out. While making the pattern, I always did a few to make sure that everything was OK before I sent the pattern to the testers. Even with all the sewing, there's always something that I missed. Hence the pattern testing stage is very important, even for a basic simple pattern.

The ladies who helped me with this pattern were simply awesome and also I want to thank Namrata of Bagstock who helped me proofreading every single draft. A big thank you once again to everyone (group hugs!!!).

Now, let's jump in to see the last part of the tester photos! Some of the testers made a couple of Passport sleeve. You can also check their photos in my Pinterest.

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As usual, don't forget to click the link to see more of their works!

Jenny Gomez

Sandra - Bags by Sandra D

Ellen Berline 

Haurox - Vallyria

Jeanne - LA Baggs & Stuff

Sandra - Bags by Sandra D

Prabha - Quiltaholics

Rassika - Made by Malko

Ulrike The Busy Sewing Room - Facebook, Instagram, Etsy

Aren't they amazing?
Also, check the tester photos PART 1 and PART 2 

The summer holiday is just around the corner, make few as a travel gift, or even sell them in your handmade market or pop up stores! It's very quick to sew. See the right panel to get your copy directly from this blog. 

Patterns also available here:
ETSY

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a lovely Monday!

- Elvira- 

Passport Card Sleeve Pattern - Tester Photos Part Deux

Hello,

Have you checked the first part of the tester photos? Now the show will continue with the next batch of the tester pictures! I must say, each one of them is really inspire me. To be honest, I tend to choose my color combo carefully, but with this scrap friendly passport cover pattern, you can just be free! Use any fabric in your scrap bin, as long as it matches the size and make a fun, one of a kind passport sleeve.

Now let's check out the testers photos. Click the link under each photo to see more of their amazing works!

Tammy Carter - Sugar n Spice Sewing

Kausalya Pandit - The Turquoise Paisley

Rassika - Made by Malko

Harsimran Kaur - Oye Hoye Bags - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM

Rebecca Ann - The Fiesty Thimble

Sobana Sundar - The Quilt Bug

Amita - Sewonder Crafts - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM

What do you think? If you wonder is this pattern for beginner? Yes it is! If you want to learn the basic of wallet making, this might be the pattern you want to try. The pattern is written in simple English with photos and diagrams to make it easier for non English speakers to understand. I know how frustrated it is to learn sewing from foreign language book! 

Now, go ahead and purchase the pattern while it's still on SALE in  ETSY as well as in the WEBSHOP and sew your weekends away ^_^. 

Stay tuned for the last part of the Testers Photos! Subscribe to my blog or join the FACEBOOK GROUP and let's have fun together!

Have a nice day!

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NEW PATTERN - Passport Cover Pattern & Tester Photos Part 1

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I just released a new pattern! When I first posted the passport cover I made in Instagram, many of my fellow crafters asked if the pattern will be available. Well, I said, why not? It's a super quick pattern to sew and I'm sure it will be popular in your handmade markets or pop up stores. The pattern itself is highly adaptable. One of my tester, Maria, said it is perfect for an everyday wallet. 

The pattern is now on 20% off both in my ETSY SHOP and WEBSHOP.

I'd like to thank my amazing testers for their effort to help me perfect this pattern. There was a lot of discussion in the group and I learned that certain countries' passports are bigger. The pattern comes with full-size templates and measurements are given in Metric as well as US System. 

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Without further ado, let's check out a few photos from the testers! Make sure you click the link to check more of their works.

Ulrike's The Busy Sewing Room - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, ETSY

Shweta's ArnelsMommy : INSTAGRAM

Mia Creates on INSTAGRAM

Allison's Florida Girl At Home  - INSTAGRAM

Shanti's Hastakrita on FACEBOOK

AnDrea's Charlene Bag - WEBSITE, FACEBOOK

Raji's Home Maker's Hustle - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM

Aren't they beautiful? Some of the testers said it was the first time for them to try sewing the binding by hand and they loved it!! I included step by step photos how to create a neat mitered binding in the pattern and planning to add a video soon. As soon as I learn how to take a decent video, without embarrassing myself or my sons LOL. 

I will show you more photos tomorrow! Follow my blog by email so you won't miss the post or join the Facebook Group and mingle with the like-minded crafters. 

Until then,

Happy Sewing

- Elvira-