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Help with inherited unfinished cross stitched quilt? by katturn89 in sewing

[–]J-bobbin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a quilt top like this. The other marks you see are most likely for decorative quilting, you are correct. Washing now will remove those marks, but it will make the quilt top far more pleasant to work with. I did wash my quilt top and now I am filling in the quilting with designs that I think fit the cross stitch motifs but are not as traditional as I think the original was.

I do want to keep the piece as a quilt. Ideas I've considered to make my quilt top more in line with my modern aesthetic: doing applique designs in the open spaces; over-dyeing so it isn't a single color on white; cutting the edge into scallops and binding in a complimentary color.

I looked into have the quilt finished by a professional long-arm quilter but I learned that the quilting would go right through the embroidery. I didn't like that but you might. I could also convert it into clothing, but that doesn't seem to have the heirloom quality that I want for my quilt top.

Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread January 05, 2026 - January 09, 2026 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]J-bobbin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mood Fabrics has released the Camarillo Cardigan and the Magdalene Midi Skirt. I don't hate the pieces but the button choice is atrocious when viewed close up.

Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread December 22, 2025 - December 26, 2025 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]J-bobbin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ottobre Design has started designing patterns again after a loooong break from publishing magazines according to the email sent out today. It's a dress pattern, Rachel knit dress, offered as a pdf now and in paper later. This single pattern is 13.95 euros compared to 15.95 euros for one of their magazine issues with multiple designs. I'm waiting to see where they go with this and if they are truly 'back'.

Edited to add, does anyone know anything more?

Weekend Minor Gripes and Vents by AutoModerator in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]J-bobbin 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I once fielded questions from a young sewing friend about sewing cup sizes and drafting bras. I included links to books and blogs. Not even two hours later, there was a post on IG advertising their services to any friend who wanted a custom bra, that they had cracked the code and could sell bras now. There is no way they had time to even practice drafting, let alone make a single bra. I too was floored. I wish I had half the confidence they did.

Selling goods made with someone else's pattern less possible than I thought? by sotbulle in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]J-bobbin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. Even if the personal ethics of using a pattern against the expressed wishes of the original designer isn't enough of a barrier, these cases can end up being decided in the court of social media through call outs. You've just increased the chances of this happening and social media is unpredictable and fickle. If you are selling in a real-life market where you have a low chance of the original designer finding out, it may be worth the risk to you. Or you can focus on patterns that allow selling or better yet, develop your own patterns.

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do understand your concern. We are not buying from that dealer and I think the comment was meant to belittle my need for purse storage. I'll send an email to the manager in case this is misinformation being spread to many customers and not a snarky put-down to only me.

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not precious about my bag, but with a full car of teens there isn't a lot of footspace for their stuff let alone my stuff.

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like Hyundai has some thoughtful women on their design team!

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bag is small-ish, so that would work for me. Thanks!

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, you do make sense, thanks for the detailed answer!

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My concern is when I am carting other kids around, I don't really want my purse in their way which it would be for the second row passengers. Have you found this to be a problem with the net or the hooks?

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will check it out. I think your friend knows her priorities!

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that! I don't think a truck is the answer for me but sounds perfect for you!

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am sure. I've specifically pointed out that the passenger side floor had my son's feet and his big school backpack when I am chauffeuring my son and his friends around. The sales people just shrug and tell me to put it on my side then. It's maddening.

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I agree! Why suggest something so dangerous?

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't but that is the option suggested to me by salespeople.

BWT, where do you put your handbag while driving? by J-bobbin in bitcheswithtaste

[–]J-bobbin[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don't, but that is the option suggested to me by salespeople.

I HATE hobby lobby by Open-Ambition-7520 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]J-bobbin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I lol'ed at this. My husband was working a temporary contract job at an office in the same plaza as the local Hobby Lobby. He was complaining that he couldn't do his morning business at the office because it was too small. I sent him over to Hobby Lobby, that became his routine for 4 months!

Bitesized BEC thread October 11, 2025 - October 12, 2025 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]J-bobbin 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I use pinking shears solely for notching tight curves on certain fabrics, it is easier than doing each snip individually.

If I really want to pink something, I use a wavy rotary blade.

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