Note: This is not an advertisement, and I have no affiliation with Chris, but it is fun to share such great ideas! Isn’t this a great idea!?!The instructions provided in the pattern are minimal, but as my Grandma used to say “How hard can it be?” It looks easy enough, and a simple pattern. The only real challenge (to me) was a little clip – how to sew around that little clip had me stumped – so the pattern sat around for a quite a while, cut out, but unsewn.
You know how sometimes when you can’t sleep, your mind wanders aimlessly? That’s when I realized, "Oh! Yes! I know how to do this!" I had some pre-quilted fabric and binding strips on hand; so if it didn’t work out, it would be an inexpensive trial run. At the clip, I stretched the edge way apart, pinned it well, and kept the needle down at the corners. For binding, one strip cut from selvage to selvage was plenty.
Maybe I will make another Cover-Up someday. Next time, my Cover-Up will be appliqued with a flower and bird from my Baltimore Garden Quilt pattern!
Fans of vintage Singer Featherweight sewing machines will want to know about this pattern, so I contacted Chris. (I don’t think she has a website.) Here is information directly from Chris:"This pattern is $2.75 plus $1.00 in postage. Orders for the pattern only can be placed by mailing a check made out to Chris Moline, 1168 Hyde Park Lane, Naperville, IL 60565. If they desire additional featherweight items, I would suggest they call 630-357-8055. For orders over $10 they can use VISA, MasterCard or Discover. I am running a bit low on the pattern after this year's quilt show season, but am planning to go out today and get more printed, as it has been very popular." - Thanks Chris!
P.S. The light on the left of my sewing machine is a magnetic, battery operated barbeque grill light. Another great idea for sewing on the go!
Keep Stitching!
Barbara M. Burnham
Author of Baltimore Garden Quilt
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Would you please share where you purchased the magnetic light ? TIA
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ReplyDeleteThank you! (proud owner of 1 1954 Featherweight).
ReplyDeleteI bought that same pattern at the AQS show in Grand Rapids and I've made several of them since.
ReplyDeletewhat a good idea and no reason why it cannot be made larger for bigger machines, featherweights are so popular now, I am looking out for one but do have an elna lotus that is small and handy for classes
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get that great light? And do you know the name of it. I have a mechanical machine that that would work great on. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe light on the left of my sewing machine is a magnetic, battery operated barbeque grill light. My husband found it in the grill section at either Home Depot or Lowe's. It comes with batteries included, and very inexpensive!
DeleteHi Barbara. I love this idea, especially they way it serves two purposes. In your write up, you describe going around a clip. Can you say more as i am not sure what clip or where exactly on the machine you are referring to.
ReplyDeleteThe one you made is very pretty, and not just at the holidays. Red looks so good with our black FWs.
The "clip" is on the pattern, not the machine. There is a place where you are supposed to clip into the edge of the fabric to make it go together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! Would you mind telling me where you found your featherweight light?
ReplyDeleteThe light on the left of my sewing machine is a magnetic, battery operated barbeque grill light. My husband found it in the grill section at either Home Depot or Lowe's. It comes with batteries included, and very inexpensive!
DeleteDo you have the cover and thread catcher pattern? I would like one.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Alex, the pattern is available from Chris Moline. Her contact info is listed near the end of the article.
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