Christmas Stars

I got my GO out and wasn't sure what I was going to make.

I just knew I wanted to use my GO.

Then I remembered these Christmas fabric circles that Lola sent to me (awhile back).

Then I remembered this stars die set that Gene sent to me.

I had already cut 2 circles of fabric when I realized I needed to put heat-n-bond on the back.

Get out the heat-n-bond and iron it onto several circles, then start cutting stars again.

I love the hear the fabric with heat-n-bond on the back go through the GO, you can hear it cut through the paper.  NICE

I put the stars onto white fabric in no certain order, some big, some small.

I was going to leave them on there and not blanket stitch around them at all.

Then some of the stars points started to lift up.

Ok, I'll do a simple stitch and run it through the washer when done and maybe it will fray a little bit.

This will be a table runner for my mom......because she hosts Christmas every year at her house.

At one time we all said we would take turns..........that never happened.  

If it wasn't at her house, I'm not sure it would still be Christmas.

I haven't sewed quilty stuff in awhile, so I wanted you all to know that I still remember how to sew. ;)

More "green" Christmas Decor.

I saw this tutorial over at Life with the Crazies today.  

I knew when I saw it, they would make the perfect gift for my neighbors (that have already delivered their gifts to us). 

That is the old style (not so energy efficient) light bulbs.

I used sparkle mod podge instead of glitter.

I might try glitter tomorrow.

I'm not a fan of glitter, as I get it everywhere.

I even thought I would get some smaller bulbs and make a family of snowmen.

Thanks Michaela for this tutorial!

What a perfect way to "go green".

Ya'll all know that kick I'm on right now.

How about a "green" stocking?

 I think Santa would be proud of my "green" stocking.

Winner of Earring Supplies

So, I put your names in a jar and pulled out Carrie P.

Carrie email me your snail mail and I'll get these out to you this week.

tonyahmay@aol.com

Thanks to Gene for my fancy, snazzy signature below.

Anyone Interested in these?

it's all earring making "stuff"

leave a comment if you are interested, if more than one person is, I'll draw a name

okay?

we're enjoying the snow today!  :)

Thank You

thanks so much to everyone who helped me yesterday with my "new" machine

you emailed me tips,

you emailed me links,

and

you even scanned copies of your manuals for this same machine

i knew i could count on you all to help me


i can wind bobbins now, and it sews great

thanks again

Singer Futura II 920..Questions

(sorry for the pictures, I used my cell phone)

(see computer screen in the background, i'm googling everything futura)

I saw this machine this morning at my local thrift store.  I can never find anything "good" in a thrift store, so I was excited to come across this.  It's heavy and it's metal.  I've always heard those make the best machine.  I couldn't beat the price, so I thought "what the heck, I'll take a chance".  Also, the lady that checked me out said if it don't work she would give me my money back.

(click to see better and HELP me)

It powers on, light bulb works and the motor runs, and the foot powers up and down.

I can't figure out how in the heck to make a bobbin.  The center of the bobbin holes is a cross, and very small, so I can't see what it fits onto.  Luckily there was a bobbin in all the "extras" that had thread on it.  BINGO...we'll see if it works.  NOT....I can't load the bobbin.  Shouldn't I know how to do this?  

I have the old Singer Spartan, but the bobbin loads just like my two brothers.  Yes, now I have 4 machines.  Gosh, I'm loving life!

Okay, back to the problem at hand.  Anyone know how to make a bobbin or load it?  I can buy the manual for $8.00 and I guess that might be what I need to do.

all the extras, loads of stuff here

i'm thinking this is a walking foot?  I don't have one of these for my other machines.

The previous owner has her name etched in the machine on top.  Guess I could look her up on Facebook.  haha