Tea's Hope Chest

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Setting A Tattered Rag Quilt~~Autumn



Fabrics for an Autumn Rag Quilt,machine sewn,you will need scissors,tape measure,(can use a piece of cardboard for pattern,) 1 yard each of 6 coordinating fabrics, 2-1/2 yards for backing,1 roll batting,thread.
each quilt section batting and coordinating fabrics,same size-(11 by 6)
I have added my choice of fabrics in my quilt.
I use the cotton batting,there are many kinds to choose from.
I happen to prefer the cotton.
Cut each section (11 by 6)
This is to show how the pattern goes together,I usually cut several sections at one time. Fabric and batting sized
Example
I choose a fall fabric for the coordinating back

pin all three sections together..top- batting-back



stitch crosswise each section set aside,,you will sew together all your sections before quilt is set together, I have by passed that to show you how to

I set my machine on a common stitch,this depends on what you prefer,,you can hand quilt

cross stitch ..this is how the finished section will look
shown is 2 section for examples
You will sew the section with the back facing up.
this is what will be snipped for the tattered rag look,
will look like this

Example 2 section together will look like this

snip the edges being careful do not cut into seam
Quilt Blocks with batting,top and bottom attached




Update:::::::::
Hubby set the layout.this mini quilt will have 36 blocks, then 3 borders in coordinating 1/2 blocks
when washed the seams will tatter
Example...my finished rose tattered quilt listed in next post...I will add the Autumn rag quilt as set together and the finished quilt smile~

Sewing the blocks together,start lengthwise



You May like
"Grandmothers Flower Garden Quilt

Rose Rag Tattered Quilt~

This mini quilt can be sewn on the machine,section can be different lenghts,but keep the width pretty close,


fabric,batting and coordinating backing is then sewn together crosswise, then around the edges about an inch from edge, after the quilt is sewn together you then snip all around the squares being careful to not cut into the stitched seam,when washed the edges will tatter,
You can add trims.laces,eyelets/
Coordinate backing ..when the quilt is sewn rogether it is finished,


Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Rain,Roses,Smokey Haze Morning~

This morning looking at the mountains,the smokey haze is hanging like spun cotton candy

The roses are dripping in rain drops,
After the rain they will be cut/dried added to a hat box.

Add dried lavendar,dried milk,oatmeal rose oil,toss let sit for several days.
I sew muslin and silk bags,the muslin makes nice bath bags,the silk ones to scent your bath and bedrooms.
The rain dripping off the eaves,window open,fresh country breeze.Think I will soak in the tub amid the :Rose Petals:
A day to be lazy~~

Monday, July 25, 2011

Summers Harvest~~Canning~~

Summers harvest.banana peppers stuffed with cabbage,big ripe red tomatoes,winters chilis and soups will be so good with these home made delights.
Can you just taste this pot of chili? Yum its good

Friday, July 22, 2011

Shabby Jeans,with Vintage Twist~

Shabby Jeans,with Vintage Twist~ Grab those overall jeans,add some vintage rags,be a hit with a little something different~
Fall is just around the corner,would these be cute with hues of burnt orange,sunflowers,and scarecrow patches.. be the idea thing for the 'Autumn Festivals" coming up..add an old straw hat with a huge sunflower, a pair old worn boots, would be darling~~Don't ya think~
Be creative,get that needle and thread out today..and make something that says"This is me"..
I am working on my "FALL" overalls~~ Love to see your creation~~
Tea's Vintage Rags.will be added to Etsy~ These overalls would be so cute with Pearl Button Gloves with the fingers cut out..a string of old pearls, and pearl adorned cuff braclet/Oh lets not forget
Lace Trimmed socks".. Got to go all the way~~amile~ Just Shouts Vintage~

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Vintage Button Pins/Trinkets

From a jar of buttons,broken vintage jewerly and trims,a few of the vintage pins I created.
Estate sales are the best place to find vintage pieces of jewerly,old pearls that are broken can be used in your "Pins".