Sunday, August 27, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Preparations for New Projects
With the looming hurricane (#hurricaneharvey), I wanted to prepare fabrics to cut in case the electricity goes out.
Pieces chosen, ironed and prepped for cutting. This stack will become 15 grocery tote bags. Lot of wonderful color and print combinations
Leftover strips will become table runners or small wall hangings
Very small pieces for a collage artwork
enough scraps for an improvisational quilt
Fabrics for a new Raw Edge Wall Hanging
Friday, August 25, 2017
Grocery Tote Bags
Lots of wonderful One of a Kind grocery tote bags
Roomy with multiple pockets
Exterior fabric is heavy weight drapery fabric
Interior fabric is cotton
Most fabrics are reclaimed
Some bags feature machine embroidery
all are available for purchase
$35 + shipping
payment through PayPal
Email for details
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Christening Blanket Finished
This was a custom christening blanket sewn from a grandmother's wedding gown. She anticipates embroidering names of grandbabies in the border squares. It's so lovely and delicate.
I am always humbled that someone hands me a precious family item and asks me to remake it for them.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Ring Bearer's Pillow
The mother's wedding dress that is being sewn into a family christening blanket is also being sewn into a ring bearer's pillow.
Such a pretty pillow!
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Markets
This summer I started selling my artwork at local art and farmers markets. It's been a huge learning experience but one I am thankful to have.
I love Houston!
It's so full of energy and people with all kinds of stories. One of the important reasons I quilt is so I can tell people's stories. The fabric of their lives tells such rich history to those willing to listen.
A service I offer those interested is to use their clothes to sew a wall hanging or other item of memorabilia. If you are interested, contact me through my email address. It is listed on About Debra page. I am happy to listen to your story and tell it through fabric to the world.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Christening Blanket
Waiting for the mother to give me her approval before I cut any more pieces. This is the bottom border of the christening blanket. So lovely!
Wedding Dress
I was recently hired to transform a mother's wedding dress into a family heirloom christening blanket.
She has 2 grandchildren who will be christened this fall and spring and she wants to contribute to their ceremony by presenting them with this christening blanket.
She has 2 grandchildren who will be christened this fall and spring and she wants to contribute to their ceremony by presenting them with this christening blanket.
The quote she has chosen for the embroidered panel is:
. . . all are precious in His sight.
the sample stitch out to check for thread colors
It's a beautiful way to reuse her wedding gown.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Vintage Quilt Top
This vintage quilt top was sewn by the great grandmother of my client. It has been stored in the attic for 30+ years. My client decided it was time to have it quilted. She is moving to a new house and this will be on her bed.
I love a happy ending!
#vintagequilts #commission #debradixondesign #millenialslovequilts
If you have languishing linens, consider having them repaired or finished so you can enjoy them.
My services are available.
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