Project Linus

I am currently relocating and was thinking of starting a new chapter of Project Linus in my area.  This is a very admirable charity that benefits many local area hospitals and other organizations for children and community support groups.  I have had the pleasure of being a member of this organization for many years and encourage you all to join the Project Linus chapter in your area.

Below is a link to FREE quilt, crochet and knitting patterns obtained and posted by Project Linus.  You can also navigate their website and find your local chapter! 

PROJECT LINUS

HAPPY SEWING!!!

SEWING/QUILTING INSPIRATION

“America is not like a blanket-one piece of unbroken cloth, the same color, the same texture, the same size. America is more like a quilt-many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven and held together by a common thread.”

Jesse Jackson

I think this is a perfect quote.  I love that it references quilts and specifically patch work quilts.  I hope you think about our great country's cultural diversity every time you see a patchwork quilt.

HAPPY SEWING!!!

Ruffled Infinity Scarves!!!

I have a FB friend who makes infinity scarves but she does not sew them, so it inspired me to figure out how to make a ruffled infinity scarf.  I found a blog that has instructions on how to make them, but I modified the process and instructions to make it simpler and easier to understand and follow.  The ulitimate goal is to get you to sewing!!  RIGHT?!!

SEW here we go!

SUPPLIES

• Knit or Jersey knit fabric - needs to be at least 60 inches wide (you will need about 1/2 a yard unless you want a REALLY long scarf, then you can get more).
• Coordinating thread
• Scissors or a rotary cutter, cutting mat and a ruler (I recommend the rotary cutter and mat).
• Sewing machine!!

STEP 1:
Now the the first thing you will do is smooth out the fabric and cut two strips across the width of the fabric (not the length unless you are making an extra long scarft).  I cut my strips 7 inches wide, but I have seen some that are wider (up to 11").  You will have to adjust how much knit fabric you purchase to accomodate the width of your strips if you want them wider.

STEP 2:
Fabric is typically folded with the right side out when it's on the bolt, so you will need to unfold your strip and then refold it with right sides together.  Trim off the short ends of the fabric to remove the portion of the fabric that is unusable (usually has holes in it. 

STEP 3:
Pin the short ends together and sew using a 1/2" seam allowance.  You will do this to both strips making them into circles.  Then turn them right side out.

STEP 4:
Matching the seams, put one strip inside of the other strip and pin down one side.  You will start sewing at the seam and work your way around the circle until you get back to where you started.  You will use approximately 1/4" seam allowance when sewing.  Set your machine to a large zig zag stitch. 

Now when sewing the knit you will have to stretch it while you are sewing in order to get the fabric to ruffle.  This is not how you typically sew knit fabric, but it is necessary for this project in order to get the ruffled look we are going for.

Once you have completed on side, clip your strings and then pin and sew the other side.  Clip your strings and your are finished!

This is a finished scarf that has been folded.  If you would like to see another picture of the completed project, you can view it in my store on etsy.com.

This is a very easy and quick project to do!!!  I hope I have inspired you to make an infinity scarf.

HAPPY SEWING!!!!