Chinese Whispers

[Nancy R.]

And I made this one for a niece who is still in high school. It's the same pattern, but I decided that the straps needed to be a little bit longer. This one uses all Kaffe Fassett and Phillip Jacobs fabrics. The color is off a bit in these pictures. The ultrasuede on the bottom is actually purple, as it appears in the last picture.



Nancy

[Nancy R.]

Finally, a bag for my sister using the "Professional" pattern. She really liked the one I made for myself several years ago so I made one of her own. This one also uses Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

I've finished one of the quilts so I just need to wash it and then take pictures. The other quilt still needs some more quilting. I'll post when I have pictures.

Nancy

[Renata L.]

Nancy, thanks for the photos, great bags--so glad you have gotten so much done--still much to go? I wish I could see the looks on their faces when they receive these wonderful gifts; you are really impressive in your ability to make so many beautiful things! Hope you get a rest after the holidays!

[Lois B.]

What a lovely gift. I am sure your niece will love the bag. Nice work, Nancy!

[Nancy R.]

Hi Renata -

Just have the one quilt to wash and photograph and the other quilt to finish quilting, then I'll be done for Christmas. I plan to leave on Sunday next week, so have to be finished and wrapped before then. Looks like I'm just going to make it!

Nancy

[Maureen A.]

I love the bags Nancy. How thoughtful of you to pick a fabric to go with your niece’s job and your other niece will love the Faffe Fasset fabrics. Your sister will be so thrilled to get the 'professional' bag. Your quilting as usual is awesome.

[Norma H.]

Lovely bags, Nancy. You picked some wonderful fabrics for them and as usual your quilting is just stunning.

[E.M. T.]

Sure are terrific bags, Nancy....great fabrics ! Can't wait to see the quilts !

[Susan B.]

I don't usually check this thread because it seems kind of exclusive, but I'm glad I did or else we'd miss Lois's great Communion Table Cloth (awesome!) and Nancy's wonderful bags. I just love custom made bags! Nice job, both of you!

[E.M. T.]

Gosh! Sue...I don't see us as exclusive ! All kinds of topics show up here and and lots more folk
than the 10 Whisperers ! Remember...we can't talk much about Whispers ! :shock: Please..
check in often !! Same with Mug Rugs ! Might miss something really good !!

[wendy w.]

Arrrggghhhhhh, why don't I read up about things properly first! or at least listen to Margo.

I searched how to block a quilt having found my CW is wavy after doing lots of quilting and using wool for the first time. Found a thread where she says wool has a direction and more give in one than another, guess which way I used it. Then she says cotton is better for wallhangings as it hangs better.

I thought I was being clever using wool for the first time and I'd read it was best for quilts being posted due to not holding creases. Oh well I shall have to apologise to you all for my wavy quilt. I'm going to wet and block it but the fabric will probably run, edges shred and applique fall off arrrgghhhhh. Will it work if I spritz it or am I better being brave and going for the soak? Can I send it to one of you to do for me pretty please.

Love the bags, last one is mine

[Rita C.]

Wendy, you don't need to soak the whole thing. Use a lot of pins and pin it to the shape you want then hover over it with a steam iron until it's damp, then leave it to dry completely before taking the pins out. You might have to do it more than once but it should work.

Nancy, those bags are fab, and such a lot of work, but I am sure your sister and nieces will really appreciate them....as will Wendy. :lol:

[E.M. T.]

Oh, Wendy ! There are a lot of ways and tricks ! Is it bound ? If it is, you might have to take it off...a lot
can be corrected in the binding. With the binding off I think....first I would try pinning to shape then steaming
from the back with a damp press cloth and leaving to dry in place. If that didn't do it, I'd proceed with more ....
a complete wet and dry is my last try.....then bind and hope for the best. Stay calm and carry on !!

[Renata L.]

After pinning and blocking your quilt, as Marilyn and Rita suggested, if you think the border could go wavy again, before binding you could do a basting stitch an 1/8th of an inch from the edge of the quilt just to keep the waviness in check when you apply your binding.

If you think you can add some more density with quilting in the border areas of the quilt, that might decrease the waviness too.

[Nancy R.]

And for more stability, you could sew 1/8" ribbon or twill tape along the edge of the quilt before the binding is applied. David Taylor uses twill tape for this to keep his quilts square.

Nancy