Pineapple pattern for Kuddly Kindle Kover

Paper piece this pineapple pattern. Directions for paper piecing may be found on the web by "search" "How to Paper piece quilting" Be sure that when you copy this pattern, that it makes a 6 1/2" square. See University #5 lesson on "How to print from the blog."

Directions for making Kuddly Kindle Kovers

Kuddly Kover for Kindles

Years ago, a friend and I had a small business called, "Cuddly Covers." We made the very first quilted soft book covers for children's books, then for adults' books, etc.; therefore it seems neat to design a soft quilted cover for the electronic books that are out there right now. Measure the size of your electronic book, and then follow the directions that I gave in the newspaper on Sept. 8th. The covers may be made any size. I am also showing a couple of covers that I have made for friends as well as the one for myself that was in the paper. Have fun with this project!

Camellias at Christmastime

Flower #4 for Florida Flower Wallhanging

Camellias bloom at Christmas time in Florida. Mine bloom profusely outside of my sewing room. I love them! They are deep rosy pink and pale red, that is a double one. Gorgeous. This picture is the single one that blooms until mid February!

Scrappy Hobo Bag construction

Below, you'll see the step by step construction of the hobo bag. Remember that you can pause the video when you come to a frame that you need to view longer. Be sure to have your screen as large as you can get it. I covered each raw seam on the inside with a sort of binding made out of a 2 1/2" piece of fabric, folded as bias tape is folded. This is sewn down over the inside seams and the bottom seams so they will not fray. I used a tight zigzag stitch for attaching the shoulder straps. The two top brown "squares" are sewn together with the same type zigzag stitch for strength. Adjust the length of the straps to fit your height. I made a loop for the button out of braided cording and sewed it on by hand. The tassle is not attached to the purse, but just looped over the button. These bags will make nice Christmas presents! Happy sewing! and Happy Days!

Complete construction video for Hobo bag