Monday, February 13, 2012

big smiley faces

I'm still amazed at the internet, it is such an incredible tool and I wouldn't have been able to learn all these fabulous finishes without it and all the wonderful people out there who have posted tutorials. I have saved so much money learning how to do soft finishes, but it has created a monster too. ;)
My progress is progressing on my African piece, even more since I took this picture earlier today.

OK, now I'm excited about the Q-snap "grim guard" I like to call it a cozy. Anyways, before 2 weeks ago I had never even heard of such a thing and I have used Q-snaps for as long as they first came out. So I went to a stitch in 2 weeks ago and thought it was the coolest thing. Some folks sell them, various prices, but I'm industrious and went on a mission... Well, here is the part we get to dance, I found a tutorial on the net that tells you how to make your own and poof, I did it, takes about 10 min to make one. They are so great to tuck the fabric into on a long piece that this one is in. I've made a 6x6 and a 11x11 so far. Yeah!

here is the url for the blog and I'll add it to my finishing section too.

http://cowgirlfromhanna.multiply.com/journal/item/236/Tutorial_for_Q-snap_covers?&item_id=236&view:replies=reverse


Enjoy your day!

Dawn



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  1. ShirleeFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Thank you Dawn! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been looking for a site on how to do these! How did you make the 6x6 one ... I just see instructions for 8x8??? Blessings, Shirlee

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    1. DawnFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      I read the comments that were left on her blog, very easy, ok, so you take the size and multiply by 4 and add 1 inch for the fabric (the extra inch add for trimming, seam, etc) for the elastic, take it to half but cut 2 of them, one for each side, so for 6x6, you need 24+1= 25 for the fabric, for the elastic, cut two pieces of 12 or 13 inches (depends on how tight you want it) wa la! easy peasy. I was so very excited to make my own instead of paying 15-20. I thought of just making them and selling them myself but the pattern was free and I thought it only fitting to share my find! So happy you are excited to. Perfect for all those left over pieces.

      February 13, 2012 6:21 PM

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  2. SarahFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    What a great idea! I'll keep this in mind for when I actually own some Q-snaps :)

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