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3D Flower Tote Bag

Holly Elam — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:31:47 +0000

I signed up for a swap to make a tote bag with flowers on it. The panel had to have some kind of appliquéd flowers. The pattern called for hand bag handles however I didn’t find any that were just right. So I just made my own handles. The inspiration for the 3D flowers came from a quilt I saw at a quilt show (the only one I have ever been too) back in 2007. In the outer border of the quilt was a vine all the way around the quilt with 3D flowers. It was beautiful and has stuck with me waiting for the right project. I sat down with some 4 inch squares and started folding. Now I just have to make one for myself. The bag is good sized. About 17 inches wide and 14 inches tall.

The other side of the bag is the same. There are 10 flowers total. I used ribbon for the stems.

Embroidered Quilt Block

Holly Elam — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:31:32 +0000

Well here it is. My first quilt block that is all embroidered. Not to bad for an amateur. It is all free hand and my own design. Mary taught me how to do french knots so I went a little crazy. This block is in a quilt I am making. I will show pictures of that once it is finished and the recipient gets it. Don’t want to spoil the suprise.

Homemade Doll

Holly Elam — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:12:16 +0000

So I attempted to make another doll. This time I made the pattern bigger and gave her some funky pink hair and a heart shaped face. She also has a pretty purple butterfly on her tummy. Joshua asked me what I named her. I told him she didn’t have a name yet and asked him what we should name her. He said to name her Holly. So Holly it is.

Fat Quarter Friday – Blue Lotus

Holly Elam — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:11:20 +0000

This weeks Fat Quarter is from Timeless Treasures.

Just leave me a comment between now and next Thursday evening at 11:59pm. You can comment on any post this week to be eligible. Happy Commenting.

Fat Quarter Friday Winner for 7/03/2008

Holly Elam — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:12:19 +0000

Karen C.

I am drawing early this week because of Friday being a holiday. We will be busy and I figured early is better than late.

Fat Quarter Friday Winner for 6/20/2008

Holly Elam — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:31:01 +0000

Treasa from The Quilting Chick.

We had 27 comments this past week. Thanks to all my blogging friends for visiting my site. Check back in a few for next weeks fat quarter. Happy sewing.