Medallion Star Quilt...DONE !

The last time I posted this quilt

it was still on the design wall... 

I was just finishing up the borders...

Today the machine quilting is complete

and I am in the binding stage...

I always use my trusty Folgers can to hold my

binding while I am at the machine...

I can't live without my clips

to hold down the folded edge of the binding...

I recently made a few of these Clam Up pouches

to hold my binding clips...

The pouches open wide and it is easy

to get the clips in and out while I am working...

Machine Quilting Close Ups:

I used a C fill for the center of the quilt...

A curly feather for the pieced border

that surrounds the center medallion star...

C fill again in the small stars area of the quilt...

The final border on the right side,

I used my straight ruler and did

some crosshatch grid quilting...

This is a queen size bed quilt  90 x 90 inches

It is a holiday gift

and nothing gets things done like...

a deadline !

The label is sewn to the back side...

Need to find a box and get this wrapped

and under the tree...

Believe it or not,

I still have one more quilt to finish up...yikes !

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LuAnn Kessi 

Clam Up Pouch...

 

Clam Up Pouch aka Dumpling Bag

This bag turned out great in this

coneflower fabric...

The pattern came with a free video

which was very helpful...

The bag opens up wide so is very easy

to reach into...

I made it to hold my jumbo clips...

Pull tabs on the bottom...

Pellon Fusible Foam keeps it sturdy...

Yes, I am making more !

I just posted new Cow Feeding Videos 

to Instagram

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LuAnn Kessi 

Pillowcases and Cattle...

 

I am trying to finish up the last few

holiday gifts...

I was in the mood to make a few pillowcases...

These fabrics have been in the cupboard

for years and it is time to put them to good use...

There are two little girls on my holiday

gift list and these will be perfect for them...

These are so roomy, it is easy to get

the pillows in and out of them...

These were FUN....I'll make more !

We start our day with the cattle...

This is my view each morning

as I drive the feed wagon...

The Cowboy cuts the baling twine

and pulls it off the bales...

The cows patiently wait for their turn

at the hay feeder...

After a solid month of pouring RAIN

we are having gorgeous sunshine !

We feed in 5 different locations this time of year.

This view is across the river from our home place.

You can see our red barn in the distance...

Once the cattle are fed,

I hit the Thread Shed for some more stitching !

I just posted new Cow Feeding Videos 

to Instagram

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LuAnn Kessi 

Tote Bags...

 

Finishing up the last of the Tote Bags

I am making for holiday gifts...

This Tote Bag is for a horse lover...

It is lined with fusible foam to help it

keep its' shape and make it sturdy...

This tote bag is headed for Nebraska...

My favorite straps for bags are

faux leather with rivets...

This tote bag is headed for New Jersey...

Sunflowers are always a favorite !

Tote Bags for holiday gift giving...

Check out my new labels...

I ordered them on Etsy

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LuAnn Kessi 

Hemingway Pouches...

 

The FUN continues with the

Hemingway Pouches...

The Hemingway Pouches comes in 4 sizes...

This is the largest size...

it holds a large tablet

They require a 28 inch zipper...

I pawed through the cupboards and found a

package of pink zippers on a roll...

I cut the zippers to size for each pouch

and was able to make 8 bags with one roll...

You split the zippers in half,

so each one makes two bags...

These were great FUN and I am glad

I gave them a try !

I posted a new video of our cattle

on my Instagram page

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LuAnn Kessi 

Bag Making...

 

I have been stitching this week...

Tula Pink Tabby Road fabric

made into a tote bag...

I squared off the bottom so the bag

will sit flat...

I also included an inset zipper...

Lining and reinforced bottom...

I know a kitty lover who will be surprised

to open this for Christmas...

I had a small bit of kitty fabric leftover

so I turned it into a Hemingway Pouch...

A large tablet will fit in this pouch...

These are lined with Pellon Flexible Foam...

I am having FUN and plan to make more !

Here we go again!

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LuAnn Kessi