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My Quilted Jacket from Fret Not Yourself

Figure out who you are, then do it on purpose.

~Dolly Parton

Quilting

Finished in time for cooler weather. The flannel batting was very difficult to seam and makes the jacket cooler to wear. Or perhaps the open neck makes it cooler. I like the shawl collar and it wasn't that hard to sew. Horizontal lines are matched on the sleeves; I didn't worry about matching each block of the Chain.

I started by planning the front then matched the same location at the seams as I moved to the back and sleeves. It worked pretty well.

My ...

added by Ann 1 year, 1 month ago. under bill hammack , quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading , triple irish chain

Still Working on my Quilted Jacket from Fret Not Yourself

Whoever said life was about the journey and not the destination never had to look for a place to park.

~ Henry Grabar

Quilting

My sister finally visited me. Usually I visit her. What a wonderful week we had: butterfly pavilion, arboretum, choral recital, lots of meals with extended family… and the Quilt Festival. Lovely although smaller than previous years. We also worked on a shirt for her. Now she’s on her way home but we’re planning future visits.

Before she arrived I worked on my jacket. Each pattern piece has it's own translucent paper template that allows ...

added by Ann 1 year, 1 month ago. under henry grabar , quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading , triple irish chain

Quilt Jacket Progress from Fret Not Yourself

A grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on Halloween.

~Erma Bombeck

Quilting

Many, many pieces have been moved but it seems to be working out now. The design centers horizontally on the back although I'm thinking about exactly where that piece will fall vertically. To the right is the right front. It's lining up to "semi-match" at the side seam.

With the right front pieces sewed, I can decide where to position the pattern piece. That big notch near the top left is where the shawl collar attaches to the shoulder. In order to avoid ...

added by Ann 1 year, 2 months ago. under david grann , quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading

A Quilted Jacket of My Own from Fret Not Yourself

Listen! the wind is rising,

and the air is wild with leaves.

We have had our summer evenings,

now for October eves!

~Humbert Wolfe

Finally! Some rain in southeast Texas. The whole area is exceptional - the highest/worst level of drought. A few weeks ago some rain fell east and west of us. It was hard not to be envious but the entire western Gulf needs moisture desperately. And, a cold front came through that dropped our temperatures {briefly} to the upper 70s {25 C for you logical people.} Still wearing shorts and sandals; typical for Houston.

Quilting

Before they ...

added by Ann 1 year, 2 months ago. under quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading , tim harford

The Quilted Coat Finish from Fret Not Yourself

Photo heavy post.

Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.

~J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

Quilted Coat

All that angst. Years of worry and insecurity for nothing. This was a piece of cake. As Barrie wrote, it wasn't work at all because there was nothing I'd rather have done.

Quilted coat, front view

Here's the side view. DS wanted the sleeves to turn up like this. He says it will keep his hands warm when he walks the dog. I say, that's what gloves are for. Still, his choice.

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added by Ann 1 year, 11 months ago. under kevin hazzard , quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading

Quilted Coat Construction from Fret Not Yourself

It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.

~Babe Ruth

Quilting

Channeling the Babe, I just keep moving forward with the jacket. Well, mainly forward. Lots of redos. The muslin fit DS decently. I think the body is a bit loose but he likes it that way. The sheet used for the muslin is so old he had to be very careful putting it on and off. The shoulder dart could be extended half an inch, the sleeves need another couple of inches, and the jacket will be shortened four inches. {Currently it hits a bit above ...

added by Ann 1 year, 11 months ago. under quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading , sangu mandanna

A Quilted Coat from Fret Not Yourself

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

~Dr. Seuss

Quilting

Five years ago my younger son asked me to make him a quilted coat. I just looked at him. What? Well, it didn't need to be a coat; he'd like a poncho. What ...

added by Ann 1 year, 11 months ago. under catriona mcpherson , quilted coat , quilted jacket , reading

AGF Patchwork Stories: 45-Degree Strip Piecing from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

With the new year here, we want to share a story that is near and dear to our hearts, called Patchwork Stories. Here at AGF, we want to cover our world with beautiful fabrics and go back to what is most meaningful- creating things from our hands. This movement of patchwork is becoming more influential than ever, and it’s being represented not just in fashion but in all the things that surround us.

This is the story of how we incorporate patchwork and the role it can play in your everyday life! This series shows you more than pretty ...

added by Jannelle 2 years, 11 months ago. under art gallery fabrics , bargello techinique , diy , easy sewing tutorial , modern patchwork , patchwork , quilted coat , quilting cotton , quilting tips , sewing , sewing techniques , slow fashion , strip piecing , tutorial

My Favorite Quilty Patterns For The Holidays from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Welcome back to the blog, fabric lovers!

As you know, I love talking about the latest collections, their inspiration, and all the lovely projects made with them! Over the years, I’ve been really lucky to witness some amazing projects done with our fabrics, and I still remember the first lookbook ever, come together! Since then, I’ve seen over 70 lookbooks (wow has time flew by)! So, as I became more familiar with how to sew and dive deeper into the quilting world, I now have so much more appreciation for handmade things.

There is always something happening here ...

added by Jannelle 4 years ago. under dew and moss fabrics , diy , free patterns , gift ideas , grid fabrics , handmade gifts , holiday sewing , indie boheme fabrics , legendary fabrics , patchwork clutch , patchwork pillow , quilted coat , quilting , sewing , sewing projects , snow day fabrics , sonata fabrics , table runner pattern , tote bag

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