Hi, I am Vicki Schlimmer!
We live on 2.5 acres in Southeast Minnesota where we are treated
daily to wildlife such as deer, turkeys, raccoons, fox and lots of birds.
The snow has all melted and it is in the ugly stage of brown. But very soon it
will be budding green and lush around here. My daffodils and crocus have been
peeking up through the ground for the last 4 weeks, I can hardly wait to see
their beautiful colors once again.
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Fabric arrived! |
My husband and I have one son, one daughter, one daughter-in-law
and 2 adorable grandsons. We love being outdoors from spring through fall
camping, kayaking, biking and hiking.
My mom taught me to sew, hand
knit, and crochet between 6-8 years old. Sewing came shortly after
that. I still do it all and then some! I made my first quilt as I was
preparing to get my first apartment at 19, it was machine applique dresden
plates on a sheet, and tied. I have come a long way!
I like traditional to modern, I prefer regular piecing but have done improv and
paper piecing.
Knitting bag for knitting on the go, made from an online tutorial. |
Knitting bag inside view! |
You can find me almost daily in my sewing room or on my
longarm. I just love to make and create! I have
to admit that I almost gave up sewing after taking HomeEc. I wanted to do things my way and got
discouraged with the teachers way! I quit for a few years and then got back
into it, I’m so glad I kept on. I made each of my kids a baby quilt, and made
lots of their clothes while they were toddlers and early grade school years,
also made quite a bit for myself. I no longer enjoy garment making except
for a few quilted jackets for myself and doll clothes.
I bought my longarm 14 years ago
and traded up a few times to get my Nolting Funquilter. I do craft shows where
I sell my quilted items, along with doll clothes, machine knit sweaters for
kids, and tons of snowmen. I was a stay at home mom and now stay at home
wife. Two years ago I ventured forth in designing patterns which I
sell on Craftsy. You can find my patterns here: https://www.craftsy.com/profile/vicki-s-crafts-and-quilting
A Sew Together bag, for knitting supplies of all kinds |
Inside of bag with all the compartments |
Thirty one years ago I bought my first knitting machine and have never looked back, a great investment. I can knit a child’s sweater in a matter of a few hours rather than weeks or months! I own 5 knitting machines now. But I do hand knit once in a while because I like to have something in my hands as I am watching TV with my hubby. I love to stamp, scrapbook, bead, and crochet. Painting was always something I wanted to do, but I guess the gene skipped right on by as I just could never catch on to that. So I will just admire other’s works.
A fabric basket for knitting machine parts from an online tutorial. |
A sturdy fabric basket with cardboard side for knitting projects in process, another online tutorial. |
I blog at http://knitbug2.blogspot.com/ where I
love to share projects I am working on. I am in my second year
as an Island Batik Ambassador. I would love for you to stop by and say
Hi!
Thank you, Henry Glass, for allowing me to be the Desire to
Inspire challenger for March!! It was ‘sew much’ fun!
Made a window topper with some of the fabric! |
Vicki in MN
Nolting Funquilterwww.knitbug2.blogspot.comwww.craftsy.com/user/579344/pattern-store
12 comments:
I like this bundle, you made some cute projects. This would make a cute toddler quilt too. It could be used like a Richard Scarry book.
It was nice to see something beside quilts with the challenge fabric. I don't limit myself to quilts either, though they are my favorite sewing project. I don't know why but your curtain reminded me that I need to make a new ironing board cover, the ruffle I guess.
Have a great day.
Lots of cute and useful projects using this fun fabric! Great job Vicki!!
Totally awesome!!
Cute coleection and projects.
Vicki did a great job with the fabrics. Very creative!
Great projects Vicki--some very unique ones that I will have to check out!
Love the projects you created! Beautiful work!
Super cute projects!!! Your work is awesome!!
I like your sew together bag. Great projects using this collection. Thank you for the inspiration.
Such cute fabric for people who work with fabric and yarn. Would make great small gifts or perhaps a quilt to celebrate a quilters special birthday.
Love Love LOOOOOVE all your AWESOME projects!!! You are soooo Creative!! Thank you for sharing with us :)
Awww thanks everyone! I had so much fun creating this past month!! Thanks HG!!
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