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Welcome to The Sewing Cottage Issue #6This issue has been so fun to put together! Let’s hear it for the boys!

That’s right– the boys.It’s full of goodies for those little guys in your

Life.

I have a few favorites in here —from the past andthe newest – Sprockets Quilt!

Boy’s are all about the playtime imagination, so take thepatterns and go for your own ideas and imagination. The play-mat

Is a great way to start you off with trying something new.

Enjoy the collection and have some fun with your favorite boy!

Becky

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Table of Contents

Q & A~ What’s in your sewing kit?Play Mats- space and islandsQuick Stitch:Rocket, Alien & AstronautRobot Bookmark printableSprockets QuiltMy Creative Space with LynnRobot StuffiePrintable CalendarFoxie Adventures- Block #3

Multiple pairs of scissors - always losing them. A hair band, so I can pull up my hair and get busy.

Chocolate is good. Lots of bobbins.

Must•have•chalk,•ruler, rotary•cutter,•good•shears, Dollar•Store•shears,•flower•pins,•embroidery•scissors,•seam•ripper,measuring•tape

6" ruler, pins, and scissors

I love gadgets so I have a tool holder for it all, 7 pairs of scissors, marker pens, pins, threadneedles tape measure wooden presser.

tape mesure,•seam•ripper, 6"•ruler,•fade•away•marker, scissor•sm.•and•lg.

Thimble - the one with the open back for long nails, scissors, needles, thread

The best scissors that I can afford, as well as my favorite pins, with glass heads from Clover.

6 1/2 inch square ruler Omnigrid

Tweezers, thread clippers, bamboo skewer, which works as a stylus, pins

Seam•ripper,•thread, needle•threader,•clips•for•sewing down•the•binding•on•a•quilt,•little•snips,•and•a•leather•thimble.The•leather•thimble is•my•must•have.

Thread to match or blend with the project. Seam Ripper/Rotary Cutter. Machine Needles. Rulers to check

size and/or square up units. Zip Lock baggies to store like units. Pressing board and travel iron. I try never to

sew over a seam that has not been pressed either by iron or hand.

Thread,•needles,•seam ripper,•thimble•(never•use), scissors•yo•yo•makers,•pins,•pen•and•paper•and•two tape measures.

Needles,•thread•I•am working•with•at•the•time, seam•ripper,•1/4"•marking•tape,•straight•pins.

Fantastic lighting! I use LOTS of lighting. I have 13 overhead lights, plus a daylight lamp on the sewing desk to theleft rear of my sewing machine. In the daytime, I am also fortunate to have a huge expanse of windows to allowmuch sunlight into the room. I have still another light on my cutting table for use at night. I also have a greatcollection of threads of all colors and types. I consider this essential to sewing and quilting.

Wow- what isn't - measure tape- needles pins seam ripper rotary cutter scissors two kinds.

Needles of all sized, 100% cotton thread, quick-unpicks, pins, scissors are the basics!

seam ripper, scissors, scotch tape, measuring tape, extra needles, pincushion andthimble....wooden presser.

Needles, scissors, thread but above all I must have a good light source. Either natural light or a good sewing light.

Off white spool of thread; assorted needles, sm pair of scissors, std. sewing machine needle, .o5 Pigma

pen, thimble.

spring-tension clippers, needle threaders

My Gingher 4-5" scissors. I would be total lost without them.

bobbins, Ipod for music, comfty slippers, my Left handed scissors, left handed rotary cutter, and a mini mat forcutting beside my sewing machine. Also a cushion for comfort....

needle threader, wax, scissors

pin cushion, embroidery scissors

Embroidery scissors, pin cushion, pin sharpening strawberry, glass head pins, seam ripper, needle threader.

little scissors, assortment of needles, a metal thimble, white,black and gray thread.

needle threader, small ruler, everything right at hand

I don't have just a sewing kit, I have a shop full of notions and tools. But when I'm hand sewing, my favorite thing isThread Heaven, its a thread conditioner, you pull the thread thru it and it keeps the thread from getting tangles andknotted.

what is n't! thread sissors , thread caddy,( made by a speacial freind holds all my applicaet thread in bobbins) seamripper , pencils of all kinds ( 5) gum

chocolate.•needles thimble.•bits•of•fabric....•humm... circles•for• making•circles.•templet•scraps•&•those•sisors.•changepurse. needle•threader (•3kinds)•needle•pullie•thingie..... snap•on•2X•glasses.....and•case.....•and•mini•light....•all•in•a•cigarbox....:)

thread, buttons, needles of all sizes, mini pins, large pins, seam ripper, tape, invisible marker, reading glasses, seamglue, craft embroidery thread, scissors, pin cushion, attachable little light, needle threader, wax, pins

I must have my reading glasses and a lot of light wooden presser stick, stiletto, forecepts to remove bobbins and pullfrom the thread ends to the top of the quilt on auto cut thread machine when I am doing stitch in the ditch.

6‐1/2 x 12‐1/2" plastic ruler by EZ, Friskars  45M rotary cutter, 18x24" mat, 1/4" foot fot my sewing machine,walking•foot,•extra•bobbins,•thread•snippers,•seam•ripper,•Iron and•ironing•board•or•mat,•extra•sewing•machineneedles,• scissors,•cleaning•brush•for•bobbin•area,

the usual, needles for silk thread for applique, larger ones for cotton and embroidery threads. I have a darning needleand a wool bodkin for other types of threads or yarn.

Scissors, seam ripper, tape, needles, thread,

scissors, seam ripper, magnafine glass, needle threader, needles, thread and etc

I have a kit full of the standard items - pins, needles, magnets for picking up runaway pins, thread (cotton and silk),masking tape for loose threads, marking pencils and pens, measuring tape, among other gadgets. I also always haveDr. Scholl's molesking for sticking a strip to the machine for a perfect 1/4" seam.

needles of various sizes, threaders, basic thread colors, iron on patches, mending tape, buttons, scissors.

My sharp pointy embroidery scissors, needles that are sharp and have an eye that is easy to thread, and mymagnetic pinholder.

Needles, pins, seam ripper, seam ripper, seam ripper... Oh yeah I guess I mentioned that one already!! :-)

Extra sewing machine needles, threads, extra rotary cutter blades, glue stick, brass stillito, extra bobbins,

saftey pins, brush for cleaning out my sewing machine and a few of those phoney credit cards that they

send with applications in the mail. They work great for paper piecing projects. An add a quarter ruler lives

there all the time too.

I keep a long pair of tweezers, stiletto awl, seam ripper, and nipper sissers handy. These are a must.

I must have my size 20 super fine long straight pins, 6 inch omni grid ruler, and my pink handled small fiskarsscissors.

Tin snips, my quick unpick and a marking pencil.

Dessicant in any container that holds metal because I live in a very humid state. A must-have is sewer's aid and fraycheck.

I am going to assume this means when I leave home kit: snips, scissors, bobbins, machine needles, seamripper, pins, rotary cutter, small ruler

my sewing kit is my sewing room. I have fabric, machines, thread, etc

I have a variety of sizes of needles for hand-sewing, my stick-on finger pads, band-aids (yes, we do stick ourselvessometimes and want to keep blood off the quilt!), and a leather thimble. This is my sewing kit for hand-sewing.

Hmmm, I have a little bag I keep within my sewing tote since I hand quilt on the go, while waiting for appts, etc.Inside my little bag is alittle needlekeep to hold an assortment of needles and straight pins, small scissors, wax forthread, thread of assorted color and type, a decorated old altoid tin to hold quilting safety pins. frixxon pen, small 6inch ruler with 1/4 inch increments, a thimble or two and at least one chocolate bar, preferably hersheys.

everything but the kitchen sink scissors- needles -seam ripper- tape measure- rulers- pencils-

rotary cutter- pins(lots of them)- granola bar

I covered a rectangular metal box with pretty scrapbook paper and glued a coordinating ribbonaround the lid. I keep a small pin cushion that I made from a bottle cap and rolled felt, needles,Thread Heaven, small scissors, a needle nanny, my favorite thimble, and various small projects I amworking. I also carry a very small sewing kit in my travel bag, with just basics, needles, common threadcolors, a button, stafety pin, and a tiny pair of scissors.

glue stick, wrist, finger or magnetic pin cushion. Clippers

you name it..it's in there probally got the kitchen sink as well

nippers when at the sewing machine, and 6" ruler, magnetic pin cushion with colored head pins.

small scissors, few hand sewing needles, off white thread, tape measure, calculator, sticky notes and apencil

I like my old fashion thimble that was my grandmothers...

For everyday sewing/embroidery I must have little embroidery scissors. When I'm doing stuffed animals and dolls Ican not live without my hemostats (surgical clamps). They work like a second set of hands and really really helpwhen turning (especially when turning tubes or small pieces).

Fine embroidery scissors are Number 1. (I do a lot of reverse sewing).

Sharp pins, and a sharp rotary cutter blade; you cannat successfully cut fabric with a blunt one.

READERS to wear over my regular glasses first. Then the regular items; scissors, thread needles, seam ripper andstraight pins. Wish I could use a thimble, but can't.

Tide stain remover stick. No kidding, between poking fingers (oh yes bandaids too) and other unexplained "stuff" it hasreally saved the day. I always hace a large pin cushion with several types of pins.

rotary cutter, large & small scissors, asst. needles, asst. threads, asst. rulers, marking chalk, pencils, notepad, band aids,eye glasses and mints

A bottle of Best PressQuilting NeedlesSewing Machine NeedlesSmall glass headed pinsPin CushionScissorsRotary Cutter/Mat/Rulers of all shapes & SizesMini ironing boardBandaidHand lotionMintAspirinTwizzersLint RollerFinger protector padsPencil #2Permanent Fine Point SharpieWater bottle for my ironMy ironRug for my feetOffice ChairBen GayGumPlastic sheets to make templates if neededA towel to set my hot iron back into my kit when doneA long extension cordSafety pinsThreadExtra Pre-Wound bobbinsPillow to set on

needle, assorted thread, glasses!

In my sewing kit, you'll find a seam ripper, Fiskar's3-inch squeezy handled scissors, threads, pins,marking pencils, safety pins, a nail file, Cloverneedle threader, buttons and little love notes fromour girls.

small scissors, straight pins,small ruler, favoritemachine feet, extra needles in various sizes...... Mywalking foot!!!!

I must have a nice sharp pair of scissors, so I keepa sharpener in my sewing kit. Other than that,probably the same things as everyone else-needles, pins, safety pins, pincushions, thimbles,bobbins, threads, etc.

It depends upon what type sewing but I do havea favorite size hand-sewing scissors, beeswax, andmy leather with coin thimble.

A small pair of scissors, a seam ripper, scraps of fabric to use as leaders when chain piecing, Silk pins (I like thembest because they're thinner than regular), my Purple Thang (especially when I'm turning corners out or stuffingthings), rotary cutting tools.

Scissors, full bobbins, silk pins, flower heads for cottons and heavy fabrics; a full set of assorted size needles; lots ofthreads; fray check; scissors - dressmakers and embroidery; nice sharp rotary blades - a cutter with a lock; 6 x 24inch ruler; 13 x 6 ruler; 12 inch sq, 22 inch sq, 5 inch sq; turning cutting board; June Taylor ruler; specialtyrulers/templates; oh my goodness - hand lotion!!! Also tools for my sewing machine....now that is a kit unto itself...lol!

fabric eraser, seam ripper, tape measure, pencil, ruler, quater inch tape, assorted embroidery needles, embroideryscissors

Fine pins sharp, fine needles and scissors that cut to the tip.

Also my weighted pin cushion is a must. A good size cushion ( 5'-6"sq} with the filling made to fit the pretty outerusing a small cloth bag of very well baked dried pulses for the weight, covered with a loose textured wadding so thatthe pins will go in easily. (pulses dried in the oven when cooking something like a cake, so that any hint of moisture isgone)

music!!!! ;D

glue stick a must have!! then the usual thread,scissors,snips,seamripper, pin cushion and a bg to catchthread,scrapsetc which i save for dog beds!

IN MY SEWING KIT ARE A RANGE OF THREADS AND YARNS IN MANY COLORS, MATERIALS AND WEIGHTS,VARIOUS SIZES OF SCISSORS, NEEDLES OF WIDE RANGE FROM SMALL SHORT SILK NEEDLES SHARPS, TOHEAVY YARN AND WEAVING NEEDLES BECAUSE I ENGAGE IN WEAVING, APPLIQUE AND EMBROIDERY ASWELL AS THE MUNDANE SEWING TASKS SUCH AS MENDING, PATCHING, ALTERATIONS, ETC.

thimbles, Aurifil thread, several sizes of needs, binding clips, little sizers, small ruler, embroidery thread,applique pins, glass head pins, marking marker, and a few hershey kisses for good measure.

Needles, thread, scissors, pencil, floss, buttons, I have a really big sewing box/kit that my brother madefor me. It has many little compartments in the top, and a big space for unfinished projects in thebottom. It is easily carried by a handle (sort of like a briefcase made from wood)

small scissors, seam ripper, thread and needle hand sewing kit, lotion, small ruler, and lots of scraps. When Iget an idea I like to make a small sample, so I don't loose the idea and can tweek the "pattern"

Small scissors, needle case with a few different sizes of needles, binding clips, pin cusion and thread. Ifthe bobbin still has thread on it when the top is finished, the bobbin goes into my sewing case to usewhen I hand sew on the binding.

My favorite radio station playing. Otherwise just the usual...pins, seam ripper, good lighting, tweezers, garbagecan at the ready, good sharp scissors.

different size needles seam ripper meaure tape chalk pins valium buttons and lots of patience

SMALL•EMBROIDERY•SCISSORS•*•BERNINA•UNPICKER•*•FRAY•CHECK•*•TWEEZERS•*•GOOD•QUALITY•NEEDLESAND•THREADS

Scissors, needles, long pins, Ripper, ruler, thread, marker, Chop Stick if corners need to be pushed out.

I have a desk pencil holder that I keep next to my sewing machine that has a small pair of scissors, seam

ripper, small ruler, pen, pencil, & tweezers in it.

Is it bad to say I don't actually have a sewing "kit" so to speak? I must have however, my Fiskars springaction scissors, my Havel 4 1/2" squeeze scissors, my Best Press for ironing and my Fons and Porterceramic marking pencil with different colored "leads".

I really like to have my lint roller near by, to pick up threads and fabric bits off the project I'm workingon.

In addition to my seam ripper I must have a tweezer in my kit. I use it to pull threads from fabricmistakes, pulling the bobbin thread up from plate, and I even turn corners with it.

Yes, chopsticks! I use them for a lot of things.

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Play Mat PatternBy Patchwork Posse

Grab the Legos, Dudes,Boats, Space Ships and whateverElse the imagination requires and

Play away!

The play mats are easily foldedAnd tucked away for quick storage.

Wool felt is the way to go to addSome great features–- this is the

Start, add what you like.The skies the limit!

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Materials Needed:

1 Yard background fabric– ideas: space, sky, water, brown for dirt/ground…etc.1 Yard heavy fabric for the back– duckcloth, denim, designer weightWool Felt– for boats, sharks, planets, moons, islands, trees….and whatever else you can dream up

Sewing Instructions:

1) Cut out templates and pin on wool felt2) Cut out pieces– for the larger parts: islands, planets freehand cut or draw the templates3) Pin or glue in place4) Stitch 1/8” inside the felt pieces- sewing around the whole shape. You can add a few fancy stitchesIn the leaves or other shapes to make them more real if you’d like.* Use black thread for a more ‘whimsy’ look or match the thread to the felt color to blend in.

5) Sew all the felt pieces where you’d like them6) Pin- right sides together the back and the front fabric7) Sew all the way around 1/4” -1 /2” seam allowance. Leave a 4” opening for turning.8) Snip the corners and turn right sides out9) Sew all the way around the play mat– making sure to sew the opening closed too.

This month Lynn from Sew Far From Home is sharing her creative spotWith The Sewing Cottage Magazine. In her layout– a quilting machine,Large windows overlooking a beautiful yard, and a design wall.

Thanks Lynn for sharing your beautiful Creative Spot with us!Lucky girl to be working in the sewing industry-designing and playing around with patterns and fabric.

Please take a moment to visit Lynn-

Blog: Sew Far From HomeWebsite: Quilters Attic

My Creative Spot with Lynn

I've been interested in needlework since I was a young girl.

I've always enjoyed making things and my passion has only grown over time.

Even when my work life took me all over Europe and beyond,

you could always find some sewing or knitting in my hand luggage

to while away the time spent in aeroplanes or departure lounges.

In fact, I used to incorporate my handicraft skills into my people management tasks.

I have made numerous items celebrate a "new arrival" to a team members family.

I started blogging as a way of keeping in touch with family

back home in the UK. As time moved on I found that

I was blogging more and more about my sewing activities.

That's when I decided to create the "Sew far from Home" blog.

There is such a thriving community of needlecraft people who

have encouraged and helped me. I hope my experiences

will help and encourage others.

My new enthusiasm for the craft has taken

me onto computer software systems such at

5D Embroidery, EQ7 and QBOT Design.

I've worked with computers for many years

and I feel it's a very natural progression.

I have a home office set aside a part of my

work life but I have to say that it looks more

It’s like an extension of my sewing room.

I create all my designs and patterns there

and I even use the one free wall with a handy

fibre sheet where I can "stick" up squares to

try out patterns and colour combinations

- just in case the computer is lying to me.

To complete my little creative hide-away,

I have an area that I can get away from

machines and computers and just sit and

sew or knit or even read a book.

I have a whole room dedicated to

my machines. I can completely loose

myself in there for days at a time.

One half is devoted to my Pfaff

Grand Quilter long arm machine

and cutting table. The other end

has my old sewing desk configured

with my main machine

(now a Pfaff Creative Sensation)

and a Babylock Evolution serger.

I use the closet as a fabric stash.

The closet seems to get smaller

by the day. I always like to have

something on in the background

so I either have the TV or audio

books running. If I were to wish

for any improvement I would

take up the carpet and fit a solid

wood floor ......

but it is supposed to be a

guest bedroom.

At the end of 2007, the American software

company that I was working for, gave me

the unexpected opportunity to take up a

position in the USA. It was a thrilling

prospect. I had visited several times but I

never imagined that I would be offered a

chance to live there .... and be paid to do so!

I packed a couple of bags and flew off to a

new adventure. It was a very busy transition

but through it all I had my sewing and

knitting projects to give me comfort in those

quiet moments in a strange place without

my family around me.

And so, in the middle of February 2008

we began our life here in rural New York

on the southern side of the wonderful Shawangunk Ridge.

I had always wanted to start quilting but could never find the help and encouragement I

needed back in the UK. I just lived to far from the nearest center of expertise and supplies.

The benefits of having ready access to supplies and a friendly sewing community have taken

me to whole new level.