Sunday, November 10, 2013

#33 A Coupon Code

When I started quilting and sewing again I knew I would want to come up with someway to label everything. If not for now the future. I found a label company while reading another quilters blog and with her help and Freyza the owner, I received the most lovely labels to sew into my projects. I have since ordered labels for my mother-in-law is navy with silver print with a graphic, and they were just as fantastic, and my mother-in-law was thrilled! When I started getting inquiries about where I purchased my labels, I contacted ikaprint and Frezya has made a 5% off coupon code for you to use if you wish to order labels of your own. Just type upstairshobbyroom in the coupon code area before you finish your order!



 This is the an example of the proof email, you check to make sure everything is the way you envision and than you ok the labels! It will also help give you a reference point for label sizing. Then the next step after receiving them is start to add them to your projects!! Lol, unless you are like me and keep forgetting and have to get out my stitch ripper and remove a few stitches to add the label!! It's crazy I even have them in their clear plastic bag thumb tacked to the cork board where I am sewing! and I still forget!



What I've Been Up To: 





When I showed the calendar to a friend, she wondered if I needed to add something in the center so that when I  hung it up it doesn't sag. Something I hadn't thought about, especially since I added borders and made mine larger than the original pattern, which gave me the opportunity to add a label, because surprise, I forgot!! lol






I quilted the Modern Trees QAL

I'm really happy with the way this one is turning out, even though I chose the easier layout and very simple quilting!! All that is left now is choosing the binding and sewing it on!! (oh and adding a label!!!)

I completed the November block for The Sugar Block Club. One more block to go. I was so happy with this blocks turn out, wasn't sure about the plaid fussy cut, but I love it!!
 I knit the Gap-tastic Cowl so pretty! I didn't have any chunky yarn so I just doubled up worsted weight, and it turned out great!
and as always 3 more City Sampler Blocks:
I had fun with these (73) I just did very simply (74) I used 4 fabrics instead of the 2 the pattern asked for, partly because I thought it would look interesting and partly because I want to use up some of the scraps making these blocks creates. (75) I flipped the pattern and solids, and I used a different fabric for every little square! and it turned out awesome!!!


17 comments:

  1. I love your advent calendar! The trees across the top are really cute!

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    1. Thanks Kuka! To different QALs, but the blocks were the same size, it was meant to be!!

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  2. Your advent calender turned out fantastic! And thanks for the link to the labels, i've been meaning to have some made up but haven't been able to decide on where to get them done. Yours look great!

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    1. Thanks Snips! I was a little overwhelmed the first time I went to her sight, but you can email her and ask her questions, she's great to deal with and prompt with response. It's also the reason I posted the label specs picture so you would be able to see what you can put on a label that size. I wish I would have taken a picture of my mother-in-law's. I had the little heart flower graphic added on hers, it looked great. Anyway check it out there are a lot of options.

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  3. Love the tags...and your countdown to Christmas quilt is lovely.

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    1. Thanks Sewing Mom!! glad you enjoyed your look around! the label are so handy to have! I can't wait to fill the calendar with treats!!

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  4. I love advent calendars and this one looks great!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Laney, and leaving such a nice comment!! I love advents too, they are so much fun! I can't wait to hang it up and add some treats!!

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    1. Thanks Alyce!! When I was cutting it I hoped it would look the way I envisioned!! And it turned out great!!

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  6. My faves are the Advent calendar and the cowl. Gorgeous!!

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    1. Thanks Sara!! I love them both too!! Love the purple cowl, pattern is free and easy, and the colour is fantastic! (it's a gift) but I may have to make another one!! lol The advent is another free pattern linked above, it was pretty easy too!! And turned out great!

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  7. I love your advent calendar! I'm making the same one, but I had to order some fabric so it's just sitting unfinished.

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    1. Thanks Hilary! I hope your fabric gets to you quickly so you can get it done before the 1st of Dec!! It was a fun adventure!! I had't really done any applique before! I certainly have now!! lol

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  8. hooray for your new labels. They are so cute!! and I think that simple layouts are usually my favorites. Your Christmas trees look amazing.

    Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Thanks Kelly! I agree I like simple too!! I had so much fun making the Christmas projects! Hand sewing the binding on the Modern Trees lap quilt now!!

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  9. Love your work. Keep doing better with your blog writing.

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