Friday, July 22, 2016

Pink Sewing Machine

The color of the month at the rainbow scrap challenge is Pink. Hot pink with bits of lime.
See the grasshopper scrap on my machine??? Again, I love the idea of having a machine like this!
It all starts with the scraps.

My overflowing bins of colorful odd shaped pieces. Sort thru and choose prints you like. Sew the odd angles together into the basic machine shape, then press flat.







Then using interfacing with fusible place right sides together with the scraps, and pattern pinned over the top
sew around the machine pattern, trim seam line, turn inside out gently, and applique to a background.
Cupcakes, clocks, flowers, dancers, bunnies, woman with heart and the word princess in the top right corner...


What's not to love here??

I pressed the machine to the spools background
(by the way, I used up -gulp- the spools yardage doing this) and machine appliqued with a blanket stitch and rayon hot pink thread.



I have used those dancer scraps before, they are very flexible color wise, lol. And I do love to dance!!
The geese blocks were given to me in a scrap bag. The person must not have known what to do with them
Some are appliqued, some not yet. They will be finished as little quilts, then sewn together into a banner for my sewing room.

46 comments:

gayle said...

I love that little dancing pig!
Your banner is going to be fabulous! So perfect for your sewing room.

Jayne said...

Too cute again! Love the process and adding the applique!

Mari said...

Love the banner idea!

Tu-Na Quilts said...

These are sew cute! Good idea for a banner. I might have to use that one.

chemistafloat said...

Looking at your sewing machines, I ask myself if the sewing machine is a right handed tool? What do left handed people do --it's so clearly set up for righties! Only been seeing for 45 years and this occurs to me now!

Joanne said...

Grasshoppers! not snails! :)
A banner ! What a great idea! Your creative bling with beads will make this banner look fantastic!

sonja said...

i love the pinkly squareness of your latest sew machine block. It looks abit like my favorite Bernina 830 record that i call Bernie! Have a banner weekend and thanks for leaving a comment on my last post!

Glen QuiltSwissy said...

Your machines are quite the flight of fancy! So creative in colors and styles! Who would have thought such a simple idea would be so dramatic!

Katie Z. said...

Lovely!

Deb A said...

Such cute machines! If only real ones were scrappy like that =).

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I always love seeing your sewing machines! What a fun way to use up all those little bits and pieces. Are you going to try to find more of the spools? It's such a perfect background for these blocks.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Interesting applique method and interesting plan for the little sewing machine quilts. Looking forward to the grand reveal when they are all completed!!

Linda said...

Fabulous blocks!

Cathy said...

What a cute sewing machine and such a great way to use up scraps! Who wouldn't be happy with a dancing pig sewing machine?!?!!!

Tails Around the Ranch said...

'Scraply' adorable. ღ

Karen said...

They are adorable.

Frog Quilter said...

Cute scraps and love the sewing machine.

Sheila said...

They are sooo CUTE!

Pamela Arbour said...

Your sewing machines are adorable!

Quilter Kathy said...

Love your colourful herd of scrappy sewing machines!!

PaulaB quilts said...

A fitting wall hanging for a sewing room inspiration. Just looking at all those sweet creatures should put you in the mood.

Unknown said...

My mom sewed almost as long as you and she was left handed.
And sew was my step mom.
I think they just adjusted to it and like you, never thought about it.

Unknown said...

At a Quilt Sew and Craft Fair (the one that travels around) there is a person there that paints machines to look like these. She sells OctoHoops.
Her machines are beauriful.

Maria said...

Can't wait to see the finished quilt of these whimsical sewing machines!

Cathy said...

Cute, cute, cute!

Ivani said...

The pink sewing machine looks great, I also love the blanket stitch with the rayon thread. It is difficult to me to chose which one I like better. They will make a beautiful banner.

Sally Trude said...

What a nifty technique and a wonderful result. I do wonder how you will quilt a sewing machine without your mind exploding.

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Your growing group of sewing machines is looking wonderful! I love the 'spools' background fabric, perfect pick for these!

Jenny said...

What a great banner this is going to be for your sewing room! The sewing machines are looking great. The room where I sew is quite small so I would only need a teeny tiny banner myself!

Nann said...

What a wonderful array of colorful sewing machines!

Gari in AL said...

I LOVE your sewing machine idea. I have a machine pattern but hadn't come up with an idea for how to use it. This is so wonderful that I want to use it for myself. Very creative!!

AlidaP said...

What a beautiful collection of sewing machines, very cheerful! Thanks for sharing

Claire said...

Very effective use of "made fabric." I had to think of your blog title when I was working on coordinating my lotto block winnings--several month's winnings were bright. Color fun. Claire aka knitnkwilt.

barbara woods said...

super cute

Sandra Walker said...

You do the cutest RSC projects! Thanks for sharing your method to arrive at these adorable machines. Love the porcine flexible dancer!

Susan said...

Adorable in pink - great placement of pieces, too.

Jen said...

I love these colorful machines! How cute! And fun fabrics to look at too.

The Cozy Quilter said...

Wonderful sewing machines! Scrappy projects are just so fun!

Susan said...

Just adorable! I might have to steal this one! Thanks again for sharing on Midweek Makers
Susan

Unknown said...

The pattern is free and its on line. Fits on one sheet of copy oaper.

AnnieO said...

SEW cute. I just don't seem to buy conversational or theme prints because on the whole I do not like them, but cut up and arranged like this, they are so fun.

Kathy's A Quilter said...

oh my heavens these are so cute. What a great idea for a banner in your 'life'. Put that out when ever or where ever you need one to brighten your day.

Unknown said...

Hi.
Try h picking up a few fat quarters.
Then you aren't stuck with a bunch of fabric, you may not be pleased with.

Unknown said...

Hi.
Try h picking up a few fat quarters.
Then you aren't stuck with a bunch of fabric, you may not be pleased with.

The LadyBugs Garden said...

I love sewing machines..Beautiful. I must do this!
Stephanie

Joanne said...

Hi LeeAnna,
I was searching/google applique and sewing machine then scrolling through images when I cam across this ! How fun and creative !
hugs, take care,
Joanne
10 Jan 2024