I didn't see this until Sept. 2024, but it was worth waiting for. I love all of your videos, but this one was particularly fun - and funny. You laughed a lot, and so did I - just what I needed today!
So fun to sew with you and watch your thinking process. Don’t we all think these things through so similarly.....😜. We are in the middle of a huge snow storm in Southern Ontario today so I’m cozied up in my sewing room piecing the blocks for the Crabapple Hill “Over The River And Through The Woods” quilt. My mind has been doing some of the same process as I’m trying to get the flying geese to line up right for the outside border. You are playing on my iPad right beside my sewing machine. I have made 6 project bags. Four were Christmas gifts and now I want to make a few more for me. It’s so fun to choose the fabrics. I fold the back over and stitch but I do like the extra colour around the end so I may do a couple that way. Using wonder clips holds the vinyl really well and don’t put holes.
Hello this is Mary Ann from South Jersey it was very interesting watching you make the project back I enjoyed watching you put the zipper in and the final and I'm glad you're able to travel again thank you
I am re-playing this while I make a couple more bags and I'm just howling at your commentary . You felt so sorry for us. I just adore you sweetheart !! ROFLOL. Hugs from NE Ohio again.
Journey yes! Love the opening with the view of Arizona and it’s open roads. This is my first time and definitely a favorite from now. Yes I’ve made with vinyls so I can do most importantly my sanity and truly testing out the zippers. You are so real with packing and graces when you needed a rotary cutter. I’m down sizing in general but want my bits and bobs are in cute project bags. You are so cute with moving forward. I’m very limited also with space so figuring out clean designs that is practical. You and your dear husband continue sharing we are there too.
This was so much more entertaining than a tutorial. Thank you for making me smile this cold Saturday afternoon Anna. What you just showed everyone was me in the sewing room on a normal day LOL.
That was fun! I’ve been wanting project bags and you’ve helped me know how to go about making them. Now have to find vinyl! Hopefully will find locally otherwise online. Also the fusible batting..way to go. Thanks for all the laughs and your expertise dear Anna. Xx
I enjoy so very much joining you in your sewing and quilting life. It’s like spending the day with my crafty buddy. Your cheerful attitude is so refreshing . Thank you.
Loved the video!! Yes, I was screaming, "Your glasses are under the sand dollar project!" I knew as soon as you tossed it back there that you had just covered your glasses. Too funny! I will have to give this a try. Love your fabric choices! You have some lucky friends!!
What a great "Sew with Me" video. It made me giggle along with you. Sometimes things just seem "foreign" and don't work like we expected. I have lots of days like that! Love your bag and I will have to try one soon. Thanks for the giggles!
Yay Anna! Thanks so much for sharing how you make your project bags. (And thanks for making me giggle and not feel so bad for loosing my zipper feet, glasses, etc.). You really are FEARLESS!❤️
Perfect project bag!!! Been there, done that, looking for my glasses or scissors etc. still, I love sewing!!! Have fun making the rest of them and giving them away!!!!
Anna, I so need to store things where I can see them. If I can't see them they don't exist! Cause my memory is not great. Always have multiple projects going. Enjoying your videos. Convinced we are soul sisters! Keep on buzzin!!!
Thanks for sharing your adventures in project bag making. I really like your fabric. On my Janome I have to switch the place where the foot attaches to the machine to the opposite side of the foot in order to have the needle switch sides...don't move the needle. Maybe this machine is the same. I have never been able to get Hobbs fusible batting to fuse and I have tried both a dry iron and steam. My fabric just falls off no matter which way I try to fuse it.
Lovely job..can i offer a suggestion...when stitching the vinyl...use a piece of tissue paper under ...it prevents the sticking on the machine surface and is very easy to remove..cheers
You deserve a lot of credit for doing a bag on that little machine. I have Janome Jem as well and its wonderful - but small space and small machine = a challenge. You are so enjoyable to watch. We get spoiled with our bigger machine with the bells and whistles. Great job! ( and it was a tutorial!)
Hi Anna I got this iron on your recommendation and I love it. Can’t wait to make some of these bags for my cross stitch that you have gotten me back into. I just love you. Thank you for all your ideas and encouragement. You are a blessing.
Thank you Anna, I really enjoyed your sew along, it was so real because all those things that happen to you has happen to me, give my confidence a boost. 😊
I am so glad that I'm not the only person in the world who misplaces things constantly! If I ever got everything together in one place at one time, the house would probably fall in! Loved watching you make the project bag --- I've been wanting to give them a try but have been afraid to --- you make it seem "possible" and I thank you!
Loved this....going to make one for my granddaughter who sews. You are so real and funny. I have two Janomes and still figuring them out. Lots of giggles watching you.....all good though. You’re the best! Thanks for doing videos like this. Linda....Ontario
When you get back to the Bee hive replay this so you can put together a sewing kit with everything you "Wished" you had..... It has been a blast listening while I'm sewing..... Hugs.....🤗💖💞👍💃💃💃💃
I really enjoyed and appreciated this video that took so long to download! Upload! And honestly if it’s to much of a hassle that takes the fun out of doing it for you I for one will wait patiently for the next video/videos to appear . I had been waiting for this project bag to be made and they so sweet...awesome fabrics . Made me laugh you losing your glasses ...happens to me constantly..I need glasses to find my glasses and then need to nail then to my head 😂..I’m darn sure they grow legs and disappear on purpose😂 😘💐
Ohh my this was so much fun to catch up with love love love how you did not a tutorial hahaha you're such a sweet loving person Anna. I admire that you did go on while your glasses did'nt make it easy for you too. You love a real adventure with your Janome sewingmachine.. ..you go girl yeahhh. Thanks for this not tutorial but now I will try to make this project bag too because believe it or not I've learned a lot from you in this vlog ;-)
Everyone has already mentioned tissue paper and wonder clips. I just wanted to say this video reminded me of being with my friends at a quilt retreat! You had me giggling away like when I am with them. Thanks for being so real ! I hope to sew with you someday in person - going to the Sister’s Quilt Show is definitely on my bucket list !
about the design wall..what about a pool noodle with a expansion rod through it..work can be pinned to it and it can be rolled up and placed in a corner or somewhere out of the way
Thank you for being REAL! I’m new to all this & your videos let me know it’s okay not to have it altogether! Love your videos & I’ve learned so much! 😊
Journey is a great word for me. I am on a journey through aging, quilting, hand appliqué with wool, and embroidery. I am on a journey with a newly retired mate, living without a pet, having wonderful women friends my age. I am on a journey about learning to shop and cook a lot less food. So many journeys, so little time. Anna, journey is a great word.
Dear LoraineL I too am on a journey. Every day I journey in my tiny sewing room and want to cry. I have purchased so much BEAUTIFUL fabrics and pattern over the years. Have made many, many quilts for family, and for sale. Entered many shows and won wonderful prizes and ribbons. However, I feel badly that my time here is limited, I am 83 years old and very tired. But dog gone it, I want to finish all that stash! My journey has been long, but I am not ready to give up. My journey is NOT over. Happy sewing to you and everyone on our journey. Virginia
Anna one of my favorite tutorials is the project bag you made while in your condo in Portland. I was laughing out loud. So good to see a situation like we all have experienced.
You have made my snowy morning! I have the same struggles with using my other machines being a creature of habit. Love the bag, hope to accomplish one soon. Happy Arizona sewing!
I'm enjoying this video... I'm free motion quilting a queen size quilt... While I'm fighting with the weight, listening to your comments, " missing my thread cutter", oops I need some backup needles, etc.... It's has kept a smile on my face to keep me moving forward.... On to the quilting.... Thank you for sharing ❤️
Yes, this is the just the video I have been waiting for. Watching you sew that project bag made my day. I struggle with many of the same things. Where are my glasses, my scissors, my pin cushion, and why isn't this machine just doing the right thing. Totally made my snowy morning and have inspired me to get going on my own project bag. Thank you, Anna, for working through the process for us all! Visual learner here.
Fun to sew with you:) And I could sympathize with the difficulty you were having with your machine. I happen to have the same one that I also used for travel and it gave me fits every time. Finally replaced it with the same brand I sew on at home..a Bernina just a smaller model. A little heavier but operation is similar...sure relieved my frustration! Also I ran into another tutorial for project bags today...by the Fat Quarter Shop. Great suggestions for sewing on vinyl..using the tissue paper that comes with it and binder clips to hold it while sewing. So helpful:)
It’s so comforting to know that I’m not the only one that loses her glasses at least once or twice a day! 🥴 I am finishing up the stitch pillow that you have inspired me to make and now, I want want to make this project bag. I’ll let you know if your statement “If I can do it, you can do it”, holds true. Love watching you. Thanks for sharing. 🥰
Love it. And thank you for saying about Wal-Mart for vinyl. I was very happy with mine. I have made a project bag the other way. I will made binding for the next ones. I so enjoy your videos.
Loved the video, Anna! I don’t remember if you are a list person, but when I went to a monthly class the first month, and I realized I was missing several items, I started making a list on my phone as I realized what I wanted so I could bring them the next month. It worked for me. Enjoyed the making of the project bags. I have one I need to sew. Thanks.
I was just thinking ..I wished I knew how to make a project bag ..and wham ! Here you are reading my mind....thanks Anna....going to head out for vinyls.....🐑
I learned when making some similarly constructed small bags, to put a piece of the paper, leftover from my fusible product, over the vinyl while sewing it. It doesn’t stick to the presser foot that way. I also use the wonder clips instead of pins with vinyl.
I use the wonder clips too. Holds everything really well. A piece of tissue paper under the vinyl as you are stitching is a game changer! Also I always hand stitch the binding. If you machine stitch you will get too many holes in the vinyl in almost the same line of stitching and it weakens the strength of the vinyl. Just. Couple of notes I learned along the way making projects with vinyl. I am going to look these bag projects up.
Gail Koza the first I ever saw was Dina (Calico) and Suzanne (Primative Stitcher). I have sold tons but I did change how my bags look out of respect for the original creators. There have been tons making them since. Good Luck in deciding on who to buy from!
In reference to you clip on light/magnifier. In one of my FB quilting groups, a lady had forgotten something at home. When she went back to the house, she walked into smoke. The sun was shining in her sewing room window thru the magnifier, and caught her sewing table on fire. I believe it was contained to the sewing room and no one was hurt.
Loved the ‘not a tutorial’. I have two Janomes and love them both but they both work differently. I wouldn’t survive without the instruction book for each so I think you are doing well without it. Love your bag and fabric choices. X
Hey Anna, Thanks for your truthful & honest out look. I see that your new VAN has a trailer hitch. You can get a plastic container & use it for your sewing items & place it on the cargo carrier. Check on line. ;-)
I love your channel, you seem so happy together and being on the road must be so fun! Enjoy that’s the best thing in life ! Btw I have that Janome As well I use it when I need the arm cause my other machine is in a cabinet that my husband made.
😂😂😂 You need a "sewing box...on the go!"................I ended up getting a little YAZZII for just this purpose. Thanks for letting us join you for this. 😘🙋🏼🍷
Hi Anna, For a temporary design wall, you could use the back of a vinyl table cloth that you could tape on a door, Or wall using painters tape. Just roll it up when done. Also foam core boards at the dollar store. Use for blocks or put several together. Lean them up against a wall. See you at Road to Ca., my first time also.
Hi Anna! When my husband and I travel we were having the same issues with WiFi, in campgrounds or just on the road. What I did was buy a Solis hot spot, about $169, then you buy time. Twenty fours hours of time cost about $8 to $9/ day. You still run into some dead spot areas but it works better than trying to share WiFi. I am eleven days out on my knee replacement, things are going great. I’m just impatient. I have my Sue Spargo kits, Primative Gatherings and cross stitch kits prepped and waiting for me to start since my toes are above my nose. Your videos and others have totally kept me entertained these past few days when I was not moving well and my head was foggy ! Thank you! Safe travels.
Oh how I enjoyed this video. I actually laughed out loud :-) I see that folks have already told you about the wonder clips & tissue paper. I was getting ready to order a bag like this when I saw your video where you had made your first one, so I made my own. I just love these bags and they go together quickly & easily. I hope you were able to get another rotery cutter! I have a little Janome just like yours, that I use for client work and I love it. I use my Bernina for all of my personal sewing. Thank you for another great video. Happy sewing.
This was the best video ever!! You are so funny. I wanted to talk to you through the screen. I just made my first project bag yesterday -- slightly different -- but pretty much the same results. I am heading to the sewing room to make more. Thank you !!! Thank you for allowing me to see that you struggling -- makes me feel better about myself !!. I have the same Janome for classes and retreats. I pretty much go through the same ordeal and thought that I was the only one. THANK you again for making my day. Nothing against the Jamone -- I like it --- but it is not my main machine and then I forget how to use it properly -- my fault.
I have to make a documented list for packup. It does not get checked off my list til it’s in the travel vehicle. I empathize with your situation about where some of your important tools have perched. Good luck and have a great journey.
Loved the video - an easy way with the zipper is to buy one a bit bigger than you need then you don't need to move the pull when you sew the zip in!! Bags are great xx
You will LOVE LOVE LOVE Rd to California Check out all buildings the year I went I didn't know the second building had all the wonderful supplies in it.wools and all the handstitching stuff not sure if the do it that way every years since I've only been once. Yay you made it work with limited supplies!!!!!! How sweet to sew your girlfriends a project bag.....for your tech issue look up The Tech Guy Leo Laporte He's really great!!!!! Enjoy California!!!!!!
I have never seen you have so much trouble, (but maybe that's where G comes in to edit)! 2nd set packaged up & always in the camper! I look forward to getting my machine back from the Doctor, so I can sew again....been a long 8 months ! I have alot of catching up to do - look forward to stitching up some project bags for my stitching, might just be able to get organized a little more! See you next video 👍😎
I am not screaming, I am giggling because you are basically doing what I do. I talk to my machine, fabric, thread etc. and I try to hold my tongue right to assure good luck.
Anna, have you tried Martelli products? I love their rotary cutters. I’ve used them for over 20 years! In case you need to buy another one, might want to try theirs. I got mine at Road to California.😀
That was a fun video, will be trying this also. Oh, dollar store has the small bull clips, tissue paper and the main thing.....eyeglass holders for around your neck like a necklace. LOL Heeheehee. I know, what a smarta$$. Love ya, glad penny will be well soon.
You just might want to make a list the next time you go on a quilt roadies adventure!! hahahahaha This IS a tutorial for me, although I've made a few bags myself. Your's always look so neat and tidy. I had asked once how you did your binding - like quilt binding or just flip the back over to the front. I guess I'll soon find out, if I'd be quiet and watch the video, right?? As much as we love your videos and following your travels, yes you do have your own life and we don't always have to be a part of it. Carry on, McDuff and don't worry about 36 hours of uploading. That's just crazy!! I mean, in this day and age of hi tech, you shouldn't have to put up with that. I sometimes think these companies can't keep up with their own technology. At least that's what a Shaw repairman once told me! And if that's coming from him, you have to know it's the truth!! Thanks for sharing, Anna. Take care. Hugs!!
I enjoy watching other people sew because you can sometimes learn a tip or two. I think in the case of these type of bags that I would sew the binding from the back and then do the machine stitching on the front and instead of piecing the binding together at the end I would just trim it and tuck it in to the beginning - if that makes sense. I've made a few of these but I usually just self bind but I do like the way a real binding looks! Maybe next time it would help to bring the machine manual and tools/feet. Happy Sewing!
Anna, I too struggle with not enough space for a design wall. What I have learned to do is make design boards. Lori Holt has a fabulous tutorial to make them. They can be whatever size you would like them to be. I have a couple 12 x 12 and 1 large foam board uncut size I've made so far. To simply make without any frills you just need a dollar store or walmart foam board. Hot glue batting to it. Wallah you have a design board that can be tucked under a bed, behind a couch, etc. Now you can lay all your block pieces out and have next to your machine. I sew, finger press, then lay them back down so I don't loose the design. Of course take a picture before sewing in case something happens. Lol. I hope this helps. It has for me and I can take the board to the ironing area and back to machine without loosing my design or getting it turned around. You can get up and walk away from it easily without having pieces everywhere. I have a homemade log ladder I then hang my rows onto or you can use the back of a chair to drape them over to keep neat and orderly. Good luck!!! I love your channel!!
Anna your project bag turned out very nice. I love watching you. I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one that struggles keeping things in my sight. I mean sometimes I never left my chair and I can’t find it. Just a thought. Seam a seam has like a quarter inch tape and I have ironed that on to make hems and then did my top stitch. We need to find an adhesive that does not require heat to bond the vinyl into place before stitching and also position the zipper in place before stitching. I see others have suggested the binder clips and parchment pap or paper that comes with the vinyl. I like the paper that comes with the vinyl because it is very light weight and if you are using it between the zipper foot and vinyl it is easy to tear away. I so enjoyed your tutorial. It has encouraged me to make a few more. 🤗💖
You always make me smile. My tip is to invest a buck or so in a plastic pencil box. It makes an awesome accessory box and mine holds markers, spare needles etc. I have one for each machine.
Beautiful bags. Love your simple approach to sewing. Lots of laughs and fun. ❤️
I didn't see this until Sept. 2024, but it was worth waiting for. I love all of your videos, but this one was particularly fun - and funny. You laughed a lot, and so did I - just what I needed today!
So fun to sew with you and watch your thinking process. Don’t we all think these things through so similarly.....😜. We are in the middle of a huge snow storm in Southern Ontario today so I’m cozied up in my sewing room piecing the blocks for the Crabapple Hill “Over The River And Through The Woods” quilt. My mind has been doing some of the same process as I’m trying to get the flying geese to line up right for the outside border. You are playing on my iPad right beside my sewing machine. I have made 6 project bags. Four were Christmas gifts and now I want to make a few more for me. It’s so fun to choose the fabrics. I fold the back over and stitch but I do like the extra colour around the end so I may do a couple that way. Using wonder clips holds the vinyl really well and don’t put holes.
Hello this is Mary Ann from South Jersey it was very interesting watching you make the project back I enjoyed watching you put the zipper in and the final and I'm glad you're able to travel again thank you
I am re-playing this while I make a couple more bags and I'm just howling at your commentary . You felt so sorry for us. I just adore you sweetheart !! ROFLOL. Hugs from NE Ohio again.
Journey yes! Love the opening with the view of Arizona and it’s open roads. This is my first time and definitely a favorite from now. Yes I’ve made with vinyls so I can do most importantly my sanity and truly testing out the zippers.
You are so real with packing and graces when you needed a rotary cutter.
I’m down sizing in general but want my bits and bobs are in cute project bags.
You are so cute with moving forward. I’m very limited also with space so figuring out clean designs that is practical.
You and your dear husband continue sharing we are there too.
I enjoy your videos very much, it's like having a friend stop by ~ I was giggling along . Very best for your travels again.
This was so much more entertaining than a tutorial. Thank you for making me smile this cold Saturday afternoon Anna. What you just showed everyone was me in the sewing room on a normal day LOL.
That was fun! I’ve been wanting project bags and you’ve helped me know how to go about making them. Now have to find vinyl! Hopefully will find locally otherwise online. Also the fusible batting..way to go. Thanks for all the laughs and your expertise dear Anna. Xx
I enjoy so very much joining you in your sewing and quilting life. It’s like spending the day with my crafty buddy. Your cheerful attitude is so refreshing . Thank you.
Loved the video!! Yes, I was screaming, "Your glasses are under the sand dollar project!" I knew as soon as you tossed it back there that you had just covered your glasses. Too funny! I will have to give this a try. Love your fabric choices! You have some lucky friends!!
What a great "Sew with Me" video. It made me giggle along with you. Sometimes things just seem "foreign" and don't work like we expected. I have lots of days like that! Love your bag and I will have to try one soon. Thanks for the giggles!
Yay Anna! Thanks so much for sharing how you make your project bags. (And thanks for making me giggle and not feel so bad for loosing my zipper feet, glasses, etc.). You really are FEARLESS!❤️
Perfect project bag!!! Been there, done that, looking for my glasses or scissors etc. still, I love sewing!!! Have fun making the rest of them and giving them away!!!!
Anna, I so need to store things where I can see them. If I can't see them they don't exist! Cause my memory is not great. Always have multiple projects going.
Enjoying your videos. Convinced we are soul sisters!
Keep on buzzin!!!
Thanks for the inspiration and always keeping it real. You are a breathe of sunshine in the gray Northeast. Just what I needed today!
Your authenticity is a big part of your charm, Anna. You’re delightful! I truly enjoyed this floss tube!
You did a great job. This is me searching for my glasses, bobbins, thread, etc and my sanity. My sanity is usually not something I brought with me.
Thanks for sharing your adventures in project bag making. I really like your fabric. On my Janome I have to switch the place where the foot attaches to the machine to the opposite side of the foot in order to have the needle switch sides...don't move the needle. Maybe this machine is the same. I have never been able to get Hobbs fusible batting to fuse and I have tried both a dry iron and steam. My fabric just falls off no matter which way I try to fuse it.
Deborah Wheeler I was looking for this zipper foot info here before adding my two cents.
Lovely job..can i offer a suggestion...when stitching the vinyl...use a piece of tissue paper under ...it prevents the sticking on the machine surface and is very easy to remove..cheers
I agree with everyone else, funny, informative, delightful,and so much more. You are so special to soooo many. Thanks for being there for all of us.
You’re awesome, as always! And you’ve given me the courage to try my own project bags....👍🏻👵🏻
You deserve a lot of credit for doing a bag on that little machine. I have Janome Jem as well and its wonderful - but small space and small machine = a challenge. You are so enjoyable to watch. We get spoiled with our bigger machine with the bells and whistles. Great job! ( and it was a tutorial!)
Hi Anna I got this iron on your recommendation and I love it. Can’t wait to make some of these bags for my cross stitch that you have gotten me back into. I just love you. Thank you for all your ideas and encouragement. You are a blessing.
We don’t have any quilt or cross stitch shop here. It’s killing me. All I have is chain stores. I guess the’ll have to do.
Thank you Anna, I really enjoyed your sew along, it was so real because all those things that happen to you has happen to me, give my confidence a boost. 😊
You certainly had quite a time getting it together but it turned out beautiful. It reminded me when I’m sewing!
I am so glad that I'm not the only person in the world who misplaces things constantly! If I ever got everything together in one place at one time, the house would probably fall in! Loved watching you make the project bag --- I've been wanting to give them a try but have been afraid to --- you make it seem "possible" and I thank you!
Anna, you inspired me to make a project bag! Wish I could send you a picture!
congratulations!
Reminds me of me sewing. I’m getting back into it some but learning the machine at the same time. Love how patient you are with yourself😊
I had to smile watching you relearn your machine. I never remember where I lay things so seems I spend as much time looking as so sewing
Loved this....going to make one for my granddaughter who sews. You are so real and funny. I have two Janomes and still figuring them out. Lots of giggles watching you.....all good though. You’re the best! Thanks for doing videos like this. Linda....Ontario
Binding clips instead of pins, work really well when using the vinyl. Thanks for sharing!!
When you get back to the Bee hive replay this so you can put together a sewing kit with everything you "Wished" you had.....
It has been a blast listening while I'm sewing.....
Hugs.....🤗💖💞👍💃💃💃💃
I really enjoyed and appreciated this video that took so long to download! Upload! And honestly if it’s to much of a hassle that takes the fun out of doing it for you I for one will wait patiently for the next video/videos to appear . I had been waiting for this project bag to be made and they so sweet...awesome fabrics . Made me laugh you losing your glasses ...happens to me constantly..I need glasses to find my glasses and then need to nail then to my head 😂..I’m darn sure they grow legs and disappear on purpose😂 😘💐
Ohh my this was so much fun to catch up with love love love how you did not a tutorial hahaha you're such a sweet loving person Anna. I admire that you did go on while your glasses did'nt make it easy for you too. You love a real adventure with your Janome sewingmachine.. ..you go girl yeahhh.
Thanks for this not tutorial but now I will try to make this project bag too because believe it or not I've learned a lot from you in this vlog ;-)
be careful...project bags are addicting!!
You did great! You have inspired me. I’m gathering all my supplies so I can make mine!
Everyone has already mentioned tissue paper and wonder clips. I just wanted to say this video reminded me of being with my friends at a quilt retreat! You had me giggling away like when I am with them. Thanks for being so real ! I hope to sew with you someday in person - going to the Sister’s Quilt Show is definitely on my bucket list !
Great video. Thanks. I shall make some more bags soon.
Great job in spite of your obstacles, lol. I am going to try my hand at it now...I believe I can do it! Thanks for the inspiration!!
about the design wall..what about a pool noodle with a expansion rod through it..work can be pinned to it and it can be rolled up and placed in a corner or somewhere out of the way
Thank you for being REAL! I’m new to all this & your videos let me know it’s okay not to have it altogether! Love your videos & I’ve learned so much! 😊
Journey is a great word for me. I am on a journey through aging, quilting, hand appliqué with wool, and embroidery. I am on a journey with a newly retired mate, living without a pet, having wonderful women friends my age. I am on a journey about learning to shop and cook a lot less food. So many journeys, so little time. Anna, journey is a great word.
Dear LoraineL I too am on a journey. Every day I journey in my tiny sewing room and want to cry. I have purchased so much BEAUTIFUL fabrics and pattern over the years. Have made many, many quilts for family, and for sale. Entered many shows and won wonderful prizes and ribbons. However, I feel badly that my time here is limited, I am 83 years old and very tired. But dog gone it, I want to finish all that stash! My journey has been long, but I am not ready to give up. My journey is NOT over. Happy sewing to you and everyone on our journey. Virginia
Anna one of my favorite tutorials is the project bag you made while in your condo in Portland. I was laughing out loud. So good to see a situation like we all have experienced.
You have made my snowy morning! I have the same struggles with using my other machines being a creature of habit. Love the bag, hope to accomplish one soon. Happy Arizona sewing!
I'm enjoying this video...
I'm free motion quilting a queen size quilt... While I'm fighting with the weight, listening to your comments, " missing my thread cutter", oops I need some backup needles, etc....
It's has kept a smile on my face to keep me moving forward....
On to the quilting....
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Yes, this is the just the video I have been waiting for. Watching you sew that project bag made my day. I struggle with many of the same things. Where are my glasses, my scissors, my pin cushion, and why isn't this machine just doing the right thing. Totally made my snowy morning and have inspired me to get going on my own project bag. Thank you, Anna, for working through the process for us all! Visual learner here.
Fun to sew with you:)
And I could sympathize with the difficulty you were having with your machine. I happen to have the same one that I also used for travel and it gave me fits every time. Finally replaced it with the same brand I sew on at home..a Bernina just a smaller model. A little heavier but operation is similar...sure relieved my frustration! Also I ran into another tutorial for project bags today...by the Fat Quarter Shop. Great suggestions for sewing on vinyl..using the tissue paper that comes with it and binder clips to hold it while sewing. So helpful:)
It’s so comforting to know that I’m not the only one that loses her glasses at least once or twice a day! 🥴 I am finishing up the stitch pillow that you have inspired me to make and now, I want want to make this project bag. I’ll let you know if your statement “If I can do it, you can do it”, holds true. Love watching you. Thanks for sharing. 🥰
It felt like home when I sew lol love the choices of fabrics you used, I’m intimidated by zippers but you give me hope🤪
You had your troubles but you kept going. Thank you for keeping me company while I sew my project bags.
Love it. And thank you for saying about Wal-Mart for vinyl. I was very happy with mine. I have made a project bag the other way. I will made binding for the next ones. I so enjoy your videos.
I love this. I’m not the only one that never gives up. Good job
Suggestion, use clips (if you have them with you) when layering vinyl with batting and fabric. Love your sew along!
I need to make myself some project bags. Thanks for the inspiration!
You made me chuckle. I do like this project bag!
Loved the video, Anna! I don’t remember if you are a list person, but when I went to a monthly class the first month, and I realized I was missing several items, I started making a list on my phone as I realized what I wanted so I could bring them the next month. It worked for me. Enjoyed the making of the project bags. I have one I need to sew. Thanks.
I was just thinking ..I wished I knew how to make a project bag ..and wham ! Here you are reading my mind....thanks Anna....going to head out for vinyls.....🐑
Thank you for another wonderful visit. ♥️
I love this video and I was having issues with zipper but you showed my how easy it is. I did laugh because that is how i look at the machine.
I learned when making some similarly constructed small bags, to put a piece of the paper, leftover from my fusible product, over the vinyl while sewing it. It doesn’t stick to the presser foot that way. I also use the wonder clips instead of pins with vinyl.
I use the wonder clips too. Holds everything really well. A piece of tissue paper under the vinyl as you are stitching is a game changer! Also I always hand stitch the binding. If you machine stitch you will get too many holes in the vinyl in almost the same line of stitching and it weakens the strength of the vinyl. Just. Couple of notes I learned along the way making projects with vinyl. I am going to look these bag projects up.
I made a few for myself and whoever came up with the idea was a genius!
Gail Koza the first I ever saw was Dina (Calico) and Suzanne (Primative Stitcher). I have sold tons but I did change how my bags look out of respect for the original creators. There have been tons making them since. Good Luck in deciding on who to buy from!
In reference to you clip on light/magnifier. In one of my FB quilting groups, a lady had forgotten something at home. When she went back to the house, she walked into smoke. The sun was shining in her sewing room window thru the magnifier, and caught her sewing table on fire. I believe it was contained to the sewing room and no one was hurt.
Loved the ‘not a tutorial’. I have two Janomes and love them both but they both work differently. I wouldn’t survive without the instruction book for each so I think you are doing well without it. Love your bag and fabric choices. X
Well done - Thanks for the inspiration and love keeping it real
Hey Anna, Thanks for your truthful & honest out look. I see that your new VAN has a trailer hitch. You can get a plastic container & use it for your sewing items & place it on the cargo carrier. Check on line. ;-)
I love your channel, you seem so happy together and being on the road must be so fun! Enjoy that’s the best thing in life ! Btw I have that Janome As well I use it when I need the arm cause my other machine is in a cabinet that my husband made.
I told my husband we need a bigger camper with a sewing room, I’m retiring in April and plan on camping all summer 🥰
😂😂😂 You need a "sewing box...on the go!"................I ended up getting a little YAZZII for just this purpose. Thanks for letting us join you for this. 😘🙋🏼🍷
Hi Anna,
For a temporary design wall, you could use the back of a vinyl table cloth that you could tape on a door,
Or wall using painters tape. Just roll it up when done. Also foam core boards at the dollar store. Use for blocks or put several together. Lean them up against a wall. See you at Road to Ca., my first time also.
You sure keep me in stitches! Too funny about it be frightening to a newbie!
Hi Anna! When my husband and I travel we were having the same issues with WiFi, in campgrounds or just on the road. What I did was buy a Solis hot spot, about $169, then you buy time. Twenty fours hours of time cost about $8 to $9/ day. You still run into some dead spot areas but it works better than trying to share WiFi. I am eleven days out on my knee replacement, things are going great. I’m just impatient. I have my Sue Spargo kits, Primative Gatherings and cross stitch kits prepped and waiting for me to start since my toes are above my nose. Your videos and others have totally kept me entertained these past few days when I was not moving well and my head was foggy ! Thank you! Safe travels.
This video was great, I love every moment of it. Your bag is beautiful.
Anna, love your videos. Where did you get your fearless mug? I need it. Thank you...Dona in Bend
You are so cute. I just love your zest!!!!!
Oh Anna, you are me! Thanks so much for the untutorial, I needed a laugh today.
Oh how I enjoyed this video. I actually laughed out loud :-) I see that folks have already told you about the wonder clips & tissue paper. I was getting ready to order a bag like this when I saw your video where you had made your first one, so I made my own. I just love these bags and they go together quickly & easily. I hope you were able to get another rotery cutter! I have a little Janome just like yours, that I use for client work and I love it. I use my Bernina for all of my personal sewing. Thank you for another great video. Happy sewing.
I so enjoy your great ideas and tips, from Truro Nova Scotia Canada
Thanks Anna. I felt your frustration with missing your eyeglasses and using your machine but I really like your project bags.
Ooooohhhh, I want to try this!!!!! You always make me smile and giggle ♥♥♥
I’m very proud of you for just keeping at it.
Loved the video ❤️❤️I am going to try making one soon! You certainly made my day ❤️❤️
Good video! I bought some fabric today to make a few project bags so this was timely!
I absolutely love your videos. You make my day❤️❤️❤️
This was the best video ever!! You are so funny. I wanted to talk to you through the screen. I just made my first project bag yesterday -- slightly different -- but pretty much the same results. I am heading to the sewing room to make more. Thank you !!! Thank you for allowing me to see that you struggling -- makes me feel better about myself !!. I have the same Janome for classes and retreats. I pretty much go through the same ordeal and thought that I was the only one. THANK you again for making my day. Nothing against the Jamone -- I like it --- but it is not my main machine and then I forget how to use it properly -- my fault.
I have to make a documented list for packup. It does not get checked off my list til it’s in the travel vehicle. I empathize with your situation about where some of your important tools have perched. Good luck and have a great journey.
Loved the video - an easy way with the zipper is to buy one a bit bigger than you need then you don't need to move the pull when you sew the zip in!! Bags are great xx
Love it...great bag. Never worked with vinyl.
Just a side note it’s easier to put the zipper in your pieces first, then sew it to your vinyl.
Good idea
You will LOVE LOVE LOVE Rd to California Check out all buildings the year I went I didn't know the second building had all the wonderful supplies in it.wools and all the handstitching stuff not sure if the do it that way every years since I've only been once. Yay you made it work with limited supplies!!!!!! How sweet to sew your girlfriends a project bag.....for your tech issue look up The Tech Guy Leo Laporte He's really great!!!!! Enjoy California!!!!!!
I have never seen you have so much trouble, (but maybe that's where G comes in to edit)!
2nd set packaged up & always in the camper! I look forward to getting my machine back from the Doctor, so I can sew again....been a long 8 months ! I have alot of catching up to do - look forward to stitching up some project bags for my stitching, might just be able to get organized a little more!
See you next video 👍😎
oh man was that ever a challenge!
I’ve been making a By Annie bag and using a Teflon foot when sewing the vinyl. Works great.
I love my Telfon foot
I am not screaming, I am giggling because you are basically doing what I do. I talk to my machine, fabric, thread etc. and I try to hold my tongue right to assure good luck.
Anna, have you tried Martelli products? I love their rotary cutters. I’ve used them for over 20 years! In case you need to buy another one, might want to try theirs. I got mine at Road to California.😀
Easy projects for the road. They can also be made with quilted placemats from the dollar store and leftover jelly roll strips.
That was a fun video, will be trying this also. Oh, dollar store has the small bull clips, tissue paper and the main thing.....eyeglass holders for around your neck like a necklace. LOL Heeheehee. I know, what a smarta$$. Love ya, glad penny will be well soon.
You just might want to make a list the next time you go on a quilt roadies adventure!! hahahahaha This IS a tutorial for me, although I've made a few bags myself. Your's always look so neat and tidy. I had asked once how you did your binding - like quilt binding or just flip the back over to the front. I guess I'll soon find out, if I'd be quiet and watch the video, right?? As much as we love your videos and following your travels, yes you do have your own life and we don't always have to be a part of it. Carry on, McDuff and don't worry about 36 hours of uploading. That's just crazy!! I mean, in this day and age of hi tech, you shouldn't have to put up with that. I sometimes think these companies can't keep up with their own technology. At least that's what a Shaw repairman once told me! And if that's coming from him, you have to know it's the truth!! Thanks for sharing, Anna. Take care. Hugs!!
I enjoy watching other people sew because you can sometimes learn a tip or two. I think in the case of these type of bags that I would sew the binding from the back and then do the machine stitching on the front and instead of piecing the binding together at the end I would just trim it and tuck it in to the beginning - if that makes sense. I've made a few of these but I usually just self bind but I do like the way a real binding looks! Maybe next time it would help to bring the machine manual and tools/feet. Happy Sewing!
Anna there is also a SAS Fabric's on Speedway past Craycroft that sells everything at a reasonable price. Joanns also sells vinyl as well.
Tissue paper under the vinyl helps it slide better. Use clips instead of pins to hold the pieces together. No holes in vinyl.
Anna, I too struggle with not enough space for a design wall. What I have learned to do is make design boards. Lori Holt has a fabulous tutorial to make them. They can be whatever size you would like them to be. I have a couple 12 x 12 and 1 large foam board uncut size I've made so far. To simply make without any frills you just need a dollar store or walmart foam board. Hot glue batting to it. Wallah you have a design board that can be tucked under a bed, behind a couch, etc. Now you can lay all your block pieces out and have next to your machine. I sew, finger press, then lay them back down so I don't loose the design. Of course take a picture before sewing in case something happens. Lol. I hope this helps. It has for me and I can take the board to the ironing area and back to machine without loosing my design or getting it turned around. You can get up and walk away from it easily without having pieces everywhere. I have a homemade log ladder I then hang my rows onto or you can use the back of a chair to drape them over to keep neat and orderly. Good luck!!! I love your channel!!
Anna your project bag turned out very nice. I love watching you. I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one that struggles keeping things in my sight. I mean sometimes I never left my chair and I can’t find it. Just a thought. Seam a seam has like a quarter inch tape and I have ironed that on to make hems and then did my top stitch. We need to find an adhesive that does not require heat to bond the vinyl into place before stitching and also position the zipper in place before stitching. I see others have suggested the binder clips and parchment pap or paper that comes with the vinyl. I like the paper that comes with the vinyl because it is very light weight and if you are using it between the zipper foot and vinyl it is easy to tear away. I so enjoyed your tutorial. It has encouraged me to make a few more. 🤗💖
You always make me smile. My tip is to invest a buck or so in a plastic pencil box. It makes an awesome accessory box and mine holds markers, spare needles etc. I have one for each machine.