My “Glowing stars” are put together!

At the end of the day I finished piecing this beauty!

Digging for quilting designs.....

Singer Featherweight, tote and workstation 2 in 1

 Ну вот я её и сделала! Tutorial is here!
А как долго собиралась! То заказы, то путешествия, то квилт-шоу всяческие, то просто домашние дела.. А ведь собиралась с тех самых пор, как мне мой драгоценный муж вот так взял, нашёл и купил маленькую, портативную машинку Singer Featherweight, которая, кстати говоря, почти одного возраста с ним, а чем старше, тем. как известно, драгоценнее!

 Да, у неё есть конечно ящик-чемоданчик для переноски, но мне нужно было что-то такое, чтобы вот так вытащить, поставить и сразу начать шить, ну чтоб всё при ней, всё на месте. А когда закончил, опять же вжик-вжик и поехала!

Быстро сказка сказывается да не скоро дело делается,- это точно! Я уже, конечно, написала почти с полсотни всяческих tutorials (типа мастер-классов, но всё же не совсем), и самое главное это не составить схему и описать, сколько продумать все детали и их функциональность в действии. Обычно я всё делаю как для себя, ни с кем не сверяюсь, ни с кем не советуюсь и ничего не подсматриваю. Мне нужно сделать так, чтобы мне самой это нравилось и чтобы я сама смогла воспользоваться этой шпаргалкой в любое время, если понадобится опять сделать это на бис.

 Как-то и тканьки подходящие подсобрались, и мысли сложились в кучу, и попалось свободное  время на писанину, фотосессию и сбор воедино.

 Ну нравится, не могу отрицать! Одно удовольствие: прочный нейлон снаружи, молнии по углам, тканька с машинками внутри, ручки не пристроченные, а в петлях, чтобы свободно можно было подвытянуть их спереди и чтоб между ног не болтались, когда шьёшь.

 Короче, я довольна! И, судя по ажиотажу, не я одна! Один магазинчик, который занимается продажей и сервисом таких машинок, даже заключили со мной договор, что будут перечислять мне ежемесячно проценты от продаж! Клёво!

Следующий проект скоро! Тоже для неё родимой!

Ну да, у меня же есть свой YouTube канал, и там можно посмотреть как эта штука выглядит в действии - вооооот здесь!

Подписывайтесь и ставьте лайки, за что буду премного благодарна! И до новых встреч в эфире!

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

“Glowing stars”, my new quilt pattern

The pattern is in my Craftsy pattern store -and my Etsy store “Quiltessence”

Miniature pet carrier

 I made this miniature pet carrier from soft minky baby blanket fabric and cozy fleece for 3 year young boy and his beloved 4 weeks young kitty. Hope they both will enjoy their new experience!

You can find the pattern in my Craftsy pattern store QuiltessaNatali.

My pets playing:

Sewing waist pack with insert pouch. PDF tutorial is released now on Craftsy

PDF tutorial (33 pages, pattern included) for Sewing waist bag with insert pouch, loaded with lots of detailed pictures is now on Craftsy
Also in my Quiltess.com store.
Size of the bag – 9” x 9”
Size of the pouch 7" x 7"

It hugs your waist/hips and ergonomically shapes around your body. The bag is specially designed wider on the top and narrower on the bottom, providing easy access to the items inside from the top.

It has 2 zippered pockets, one on the front side and one on the back.

The front zippered pocket is perfect for keeping any size cell phone in it. It also creates a slot behind it, which makes additional pocket with open sides, where you can stick pieces of fabrics, folded papers, patterns, ruler, DVD, etc.

Back zippered secret pocket touches your body, so it’s just good enough to keep your valuables in it, such as cards, cash, checks, etc. ; also fits the phone.

Double slider zipper on the top flap provides an easy access to the items inside from the center or any other position of the pullers.

Elastic strip makes several loops to hold your markers, pencils, seam ripper, scissors and roller cutter well organized and with easy access.

Divided pocket on the opposite side is always helpful for smaller items.

The insert pouch is easily connects with the bottom of the bag on the Velcro strip.

It can be detached any time and used as a separate little pouch. It’s made of the same fabric as a waist pack itself. It has clear vinyl window in the front panel, which is always helpful, invisible magnetic snap on the top, 2 little handles to pull the pouch out and additional folded pocket on the back.

This waist pack smartly provides safety, security and hands free workout during classes, retreats, travelling and keeps your most necessary items all in one place.

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You can also find these ready bags in my Etsy store "Quiltessence"

Enjoy!

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Sun is brighter, days are longer...

Spring is coming soon!
This double sided 2 in 1 eyeglasses and sunglasses case is perfect to keep your both pair of glasses in one place.

It also has a wristlet on a swivel hook for your conveniency.

Original pattern on Craftsy.

Find these and more cases, or place your custom order in my Etsy store "Qulitessence".

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Ultimate carry all bag

Three more finished recently.

Pattern for this bag is in my Craftsy pattern store.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Spring songs

Working on my new design:

Baby, it’s cold outside!

8 Cold Weather Tips to Keep Your Pets Warm

Baby, it’s cold outside! Temperatures are quickly dropping in the valley. With news folks chatting about winter weather and freeze warnings on just about every channel, we thought it would be a good idea to send some tips your way to help you make sure your pets stay warm, healthy and happy in the chilly days ahead!

• Inside is the place to be! Never leave your dogs or cats outdoors. If they get too cold or wet, they can get sick, just like you!
• Keep your pets hydrated! Trying to stay warm will take up a lot of your pet’s energy. Make sure there is always fresh water available for your animals! Don’t forget — your pet will need extra food during the winter months, too!
• Dress for the season. Have a shorthaired dog? He may be more cozy in a doggie sweater during walks. Try to find a coat or sweater with a high collar (think turtleneck style) and coverage all the way to the belly. Just because you’re a pup doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable!
• Cozy up! Just like you, your furry companion wants a warm place to sleep. A dog or cat bed with a blanket or pillow away from drafts is purr-fect! (Don’t forget — our shelter pets want to stay comfy, too! Donate new and genty used linens to help them stay happy and healthy during the winter!)
• Never leave your pet alone in the car! In the winter, the car can become a refrigerator, causing your pet to freeze to death.
• Put the clippers away! Never shave your dog down to the skin in the winter — his coat will provide warmth. And if your dog needs a bath, dry him off completely before taking him outside on a walk.
• Heading for a snowy hike at Mt. Charleston? Don’t let your dog off leash. Dogs can lose their scent easily and become lost in the snow. Don’t forget to make sure your pet wears an ID tag and has a microchip (with up-to-date owner information linked to it).
• Be cautious when you start your car. The warm engines of parked cars are a magnet for outdoor cats. They love sleeping under the hoods when it’s cold outside, but when the motor starts, the kitty can be injured — or even killed — by the fan belt. Bang your hood loudly before start the car so cats have a chance to move away!

These tips are recommended by The Animal Foundation of the USA.

And here's one more tip from me! For small to medium size dogs you can make your own warm and cozy pet carrier, using my original pattern.

This one is made of long hair faux fur with golden strings and it sparks! Looks really cute and fancy!
You can also order it from my Etsy store.
If it's too furry for you, you might like those, made of short hair soft faux fur, or made of soft and cozy fleece.

 I designed this pattern when Jack was a baby, but it didn't last long! Golden retrievers grow real fast!

And here are some pictures from my customers, who really enjoy to carry their puppies around!

 And one of my customers were real KANGAROOS! Can you believe it!!! I just called this carrier "Kangaroo pouch" because it looks like kangaroo mama, carrying her babies in her naturally created pouch, but this name helped their owners to find exactly what they needed! Aren't they cute?!!!