Bright Threads Studio

The Bungalow Bag

Originally uploaded by AmyEileen Koester.

I am still in love with Texture Magic™. I think it adds a special touch to any project. I’ve textured paper, all kinds of fabrics and even some copper foil. The cats are getting nervous…I haven’t textured them, yet.

I just finished this cute bag from Abbey Lane Quilts.  It was the November project in my Bag of the Month Club.     The club is taught by Barbara Brooks at Byrd’s Nest Quilt Shop. I used Texture Magic™ for the top band. The handles aren’t textured, that is just bunched fabric on my ingenious handles. I stiffened plastic tubing with 12 gauge copper wire then covered it with a long tube of fabric. I’m pleased with the results!

Guild Centerpiece

Originally uploaded by AmyEileen Koester.

As I continue to texture everything in my house, I found a way to incorporate it in the centerpiece for the Memory Maker’s Christmas Luncheon.
The wrap is made with red flannel (recycled from old jammies). I used a simple meander to attach Texture Magic™ to the wrong side and then I steamed it. When the steam hits the Texture Magic™ it immediately shrinks. The whole process really does seem magical. And because you steam from the back it is a wonderful surprise to flip the fabric over and see how it looks.
The elves in the centerpiece were made by Geri Minter. She hand stitched those tiny felt clothes, hats and mittens. They are just adorable. Diane Mettler sewed all the yo-yos and contributed the mirrors and the buttons. Mary Ferelli wrapped Styrofoam, cardboard and wood to make the bases.
Notice that the little girl elf has a needle and thread, she is helping to sew the yo-yos to the candle wrap!

Candle wrap

Originally uploaded by AmyEileen Koester.

If you know me, you know one of my favorite things is any project that looks much more difficult than it is. Texture Magic™ is the perfect secret weapon in any sewing stash. By texturing your fabric you can make something as simple as a candle wrap look much more exciting than one made with plan, dull, flat fabric.

This wrap is one of three projects created in a special class just for the holidays. Three gifts in three hours! It doesn’t get much better than that!