Show Us Your Project

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73 Responses to “Show Us Your Project”

  1. Sue Venneberg

    Did this in my cabin this summer my Inspiration was looking at the water I love the 3-D effect had a Lotta blue I had to use up and this was the result

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  2. Patricia

    I took apart one without a hood to use as a pattern to make this project. I purchased a blanket and cut to use as my fabric.

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  3. Brian Smiley

    Pandabear’s new winter coat! I used an old security coat, ripped off the patches,,, and used the waterproof material & insulation.

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  4. Liz

    My mother set up a charge account for me at the local fabric store when I was in high school. If I wanted new clothes – from shirts and skirts to winter coats and swim suits, I had to make them myself. Purchases of velvet or satin needed her permission – but everything else in the store was fair game.

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  5. Therese C

    I was a member years ago but never knew how to access the videos.
    I started sewing about 60 yrs. ago with home decor, then garment but about 10 years started to make quilts.
    This quilt Eagle Scout quilt from his boyhood memories was to help my husband recover from a stroke.

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  8. qvc julia roberts blog

    Today, while I was at work, my cousin stole my apple ipad and
    tested to see if it can survive a 25 foot drop, just so she can be
    a youtube sensation. My iPad is now destroyed and she has 83 views.

    I know this is entirely off topic but I had to share it with someone!

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  9. Nancy Letness

    High School T-shirt quilt for my nephew. With few shirts to work with and only three colors, I wanted to make it different. I used graph paper to place and determine exact cutting for each t-shirt. One polo shirt was signed by his friends upon graduation so I sit it up into rectangles with complete names and placed throughout the quilt. I liked the shadow effect to make the blocks pop.

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  10. Aubree B

    I worked for 3 days on this, I think the key is taking your yarn/skein and reRoling it into a ball, putting that ball into a basket or box. Also if you are working from the right to the left put the basket on the left hand side, and vise versa.
    This helps keep consistency and helps the process go by faster. This was my first time and me and my husband love it!!

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  16. Phyllis

    So many awesome, inspiring projects. I wish there was a way to comment on the individual postings.

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  20. Barbara minor

    Irish chain king size quilt made for my grandson’s future wedding

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  21. Michelle

    Enjoy sewing for my granddaughters 3 boy. This romper is for her 2 year old.

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    • TAS CRAFTS

      I like this way of showing our products or ideas for thos, who may need..thanks.

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  22. Liz Schuur

    I made a collection of totes using Ukrainian flag colors, sold them, and donated the proceeds to the Red Cross Ukrainian relief effort! It was fun to do, and a small way to help!

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  23. TA

    I see all the wonderful items, and some are SO beautiful I wanted to compliment the makers, but am unable to “heart” any despite being logged in. The pencil beneath doesn’t allow comments specific to that project either. If someone could direct me to the “How to” for this site, I’d appreciate it!

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      Thank you for contacting us. 

      Here is a short video on navigating our website: https://www.nationalsewingcircle.com/video/navigate-nsc-website/

      The pencil and heart icons that you are referencing are just a part of the first person’s photo, not a feature on our website. There is not a way to comment on a single project, but you can use the username of the maker in your general comment on the page.

      If you have any other questions, please chat, email, or call Customer Service. 

      Sincerely,
      Sarah
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  26. Brandi

    Loved making these, included a bag to hold the checkers. They were a part of my homemade Christmas gifts.

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  27. Amony Getrude

    I make cloths from African print fabrics in any style and fashion and ship wherever you are

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  29. GERALDINE

    Madalynne H, That is so pretty. The patterns, colors, are subtle and blend nicely. Well done!

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  32. Phyllis Geddes

    I want to make pajama bottoms I wear them around the house all year long but is it easier to do with an old pair and match it up on the fabric I have a pattern but I’m not experienced enough I think

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  36. Denise

    I absolutely love this outfit! It looks so comfy and the way you used the fabric prints is outstanding. Bet you’re really enjoying wearing it.

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  37. vivian helena

    Fun and quick with Bias Tap, no cutting or fitting in each strip. Just sew it on, then fit the blocks together, and layer. Quick and easy. And one collection of clutter used, bias tape left overs all gone.

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  38. CATHY SMITH

    I’ve been sewing up a storm for my G.grandaughters,and loving every minute doing things for the 4 of them.

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  39. Marcia Anderson

    I made some sun hats to stay hidden from Florida’s brutal sunny rays.

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  40. Janice Johnson

    I have an old Singer that won’t pick up the thread. Took it to a repair guy and he wouldn’t tell me what he did to fix it. I only sewed about 2 feet when it stopped. Do you know what he adjusted?

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    • Customer Service

      Hey Janice,
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    • Customer Service

      Hi Darleen,

      Elastic thread is wound on the bobbin and stitched using a long, straight stitch. The long stitch length and elastic thread will gather the fabric to create a shirring effect. The more rows of stitching you do (roughly 1/4″ apart), the more the fabric will gather. Ensure the fabric lays flat under the presser foot as you stitch subsequent rows. Lightweight fabrics gather better than stiff, heavy fabrics, and one layer of fabric will always gather better than a doubled-up layer. Make sure you backstitch or tie off the end of each row so the elastic doesn’t unravel from the seam.

      The way you thread the elastic on the bobbin depends on your machine. With my Pfaff, I hand-wind using moderate pressure on the thread, so it’s on the bobbin tight enough to stay put, but not super tightly stretched. Some machines require you wind the elastic thread onto the bobbin using the machine’s bobbin winder to achieve a tighter stretch on the bobbin.

      If you have a Premium membership, check out my video on sewing with elastic thread and creating a shirred dress:
      https://www.nationalsewingcircle.com/video/shirred-skirt-017333/

      Hope this helps! Have fun!
      Nicki

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  44. Samantha Ventura

    Oh my, that is absolutely STUNNING! Wow. I only wish I had seen something like this years ago, I would have forgone the flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Sandra White

    I logged in, went to Menu, then Blog, then Project Gallery and I am not seeing any pictures of the projects that folks are talking about. Can someone please tell me WHY I AM NOT SEEING ANY PICTURES?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Sandra!

      I’m so sorry you’re running into this issue! Make sure that you’re internet connection is a strong connection. You can also reset the device you’re using to look at the photos, as that may help it overall.

      If you continue to run into this issue, please send us a screenshot of the error, the name of the device that you’re using (computer – PC or Mac, smart phone, iPad/Tablet, etc.) to the email address of: nationalsewingcircle@program-director.net and we’d be more than happy to take a look into this for you!

      Thank you,

      Jessica
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      • Sandra White

        Thank you Jessica, I am at a loss so again I sent an email to the address you provided.

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        • Diane Abernathy

          The comments here are related to the photos above. I wondered the same thing. You go to the gallery, click one one. I scrolled down thinking the comments are only for that project, however, they are all mixed together. Scroll back up or arrow back and you will see the photos.

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  46. REGINA KELLEY

    I custom make pillows per order, but this one was specially made for my sister and she loved it. I also make matching valences

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  47. Sandra White

    I’m looking for information for the lovely pieced bag that was pictured in the Feb.6 email which is a “members project”. I cannot see any pictures of the projects on this ‘Show us your project” page so I can’t show it but please tell me if anyone has information on it. Thanks.

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  49. Jean

    When I first saw the picture I thought it was a top. It’s a very beautiful tote….great job!!

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  56. Diane Schmieder

    Made the art quilt for a friend of mine. Her husband passed away last year. In his memory I used his shirts to make the quilt of Hilton Head. He has a home on the island. I used a photo to guide me in my first art quilt.

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  58. Sheila

    I have been embroidering by hand, off and on for a couple years. I am asking for any tips on getting the hoop to stay in place, and staying straight on a wide line of satin stitch. I always seem to end up diagonal almost, and end up starting over. Thanks for all your help. S.

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    • Linda Schlosser

      My best advice it to leave a bit extra space when you come up from the bottom. the point of the needle is smaller than the eye. so when you are poking through the thread from underneath your eye sees a very small point. but when you go down (on the other side of the satin stitch) poking the top of the fabric your eye doesn’t see the imperceptible extra space that the needle takes up. So as you work along one side is closer together than the other. You must make a concious effort to spread out the threads on that side. good luck!

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