We were send 2 fat quarters of fabric from the line, and we had to add others to the project we choose to do... I have always wanted a cover for my long arm! This was going to be perfect!
It took some thinking and some careful measuring to make it fit over not only my machine head, but the rails on my table.
But to my delight it worked!
Years ago, I took a Gail Garber class on designing your own crazy flying geese. I knew this was going to be a great way to show off some of those wonderful tape measure fabrics that are part of this line. It accomplish that I had to draw out my cover on paper.
From there I freehand drew out a design that I thought would work well, considering where the bars on my long arm would go thru the cover.
After that, I drew 2 more copies, one reversed, cut them out and paper pieced the geese.
(yes I did piece it all then cut away the opening for my bars)
Too much fun!
Then I added in some more of those adorable panels.
Now, I have to admit, I cheated. I should have stitched that crazy geese chain into my fabric, but no way was I going to try to make those curves! LOL. I stitched them down on the top and used a bias tape to finish off the edges. Oh, the true sewing enthusiasts are going to have my head on a platter!
:-)
Here is back view of this cover.
Lastly I left a slit in the top to accommodate my thread stand.
A couple of pieces of Velcro attach that slit together to keep it nice and snug!
There you have it... Pattern designer I am not! LOL
But it works and I love it!
It was really fun to stretch myself, and my cover is a great addition to my little trash can and my doorstop in my studio
From the "Sew Who Sews" blog hop!
Heck I've been so coo-coo over this fabric line and embroidery design,
that I have done many things with it.
Thanks Joy Studio!
Oh, that cover is amazing!
ReplyDeleteIn. every. detail. :o)
Good golly, miss Molly...... that is one fantastic cover! Love it....love it....love it!
ReplyDeletewow! love it! can you make me one too??? huh huh??? amazing.... what kind of long arm do you have? and it looks like you have a BIG studio.....
ReplyDeleteLove the cover. So clever.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a cool cover! I especially love those geese!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow...great use of that very cool fabric! That cover is just beautiful! I think you were very clever with the geese. :O)
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. I love what you did with the challenge. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThere's only one word to describe your machine cover - SPECTACULAR! You are truly a visionary on this one and how happy this must make you whenever you walk into the room.
ReplyDeleteLove love love it!!!! And everything else is gorgeous too!!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Love all the projects but your long arm cover is over the top.
ReplyDeleteWhat great projects! Your cover for the longarm is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, love your cover. The geese are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI say you are an excellent designer and have truly made a wonderful cover for your long arm quilting machine. I sew love this "She Who Sews" fabric line. Congratulations on participating and creating such an amazing piece of practical art. I adore each of your creations. Joyful Bliss...
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous! I love this fabric, too, and enjoy seeing all that you did with it. Those flying geese are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove your LA cover!!! Your geese are great and I think you put them on the right way :)
ReplyDeleteThis is rather amazing. What a huge project. And of course you have succeeded in doing a remarkable job. It looks wonderful. (Most people would be happy making a cover for their little sewing machine - but not you!). Love all the detail you have included but I think my favourite part is that string of flying geese. You have definitely done justice to the fabric with all your wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteWow Joan! This still amazes me. What a fantastic cover, I just love it. Yes, a pattern designer you are it appears. I am delighted to see this post and all of the projects you've created. And I feel so privileged to have my design on you and your friends bags. I'm sharing your blog post in the morning at Facebook's Handmaids page: https://www.facebook.com/HANDMAIDSGreatJoyStudios
ReplyDeleteReally fabulous. I love it. I want to make a cover for my longarm too but haven't had time lately. Maybe you'd be willing to share the dimensions and how you did it? Pretty please.
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