Sunday, December 19, 2010

Let it Sew, Let it Sew, Let it Sew

More great projects are completed. Three more sports t-shirt pillow covers got done along w/a 4th quilt top out of 5. These are the final days before Christmas, so if I don't post anything before then...Merry Christmas to everyone and a blessed New Year!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Count down to Christmas

With the holiday season fast approaching, I'm busy working on several projects to be done in time for Christmas. Almost done with three quilt tops, working on more pillow cases and sports pillow covers. All is going along well and I'm hoping everyone is pleased w/the results of their projects.

More sewing to do...

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Post Thanks Giving

Sewing projects are steady and love getting new clients. Christmas is a great time to give/receive any type of homemade item. Custom embroidered pillow cases have been a great way to personalize a gift for that special person. Choose any material, sports, animal, cartoon characters theme to have made into the perfect pillow case and wrap up for your family or friends this year!

See the new pillow coverings that can also be made.

Contact me via lanenberg@q.com to place your order in time for the holidays.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Fall and the sewing continues

Great time to get back into the swing of sewing projects. We've finished up our large king size quilt and bedding project! Looked fantastic!

Now to get ready for the holiday season and begin to sew special custom made projects. Pillow case orders are already coming in for those great stocking stuffer gifts!

If there is anything you need designed or sewn, contact me at my email listed on this page. Sew out of my home and will deliver quality work.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Summer Flowers

Today was a great summer day. Sunshine started my morning allowing me to get some planting done and then just when I'd finished with my last flower pot, it started to rain.

In between the sun and rain, I have been able to finish up a couple of projects. One being the checkerboard ladybug baby blanket. I love all the bright colors, so I'm hoping this will make someone very happy to use for their baby.

Still working diligently on the California King bed ensemble project, which is really looking nice and taking shape.

In need of a graduation gift or something to send w/your grad off to college, let me know. Custom throw blankets in a specific college logo and color can be created! Imagination is all it takes. Give me a call or email if interested in placing any order.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Spring is here!

Wow, it has been a while since I've posted anything, but haven't given up on the sewing job. I've been busy with a couple of baby blankets, a super size king quilt, custom Pittsburgh Steelers decorative pillows and more.

New pictures to share...enjoy. Still need that graduation gift or baby gift, send me an email for your orders. I'd be happy to make something for you!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Custom Orders & Current Inventory

Many of the items posted in the photos are currently for sale, with exception of the Daisy Red volleyball items since I can no longer get that material. All other items can be purchased or special ordered in the color and size of your choice.

What college or professional team is your favorite? Let me create something for that sports enthusiast for you. Bed set, pillow cases or coverings, curtains, sleepwear and who knows what else!

Send me an email with questions. All orders can be shipped directly to your house.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

It's a fleece storm...polar fleece

Well the weekend was busy making several pairs of polar fleece lounge pants and shorts. This mass output is all in anticipation of the President's Day Volleyball Tournament on Sat 2/13 & Sun 2/14.

Besides working on pants, I am also really excited about some pillow cases that I had embroidered with my girls' names on them. They just add such a nice finished touch to them, so watch for those pictures to be posted.

Lot's of fleece, ragtime cheer pillow, full size tie blanket, pants, shorts, pillow cases and more. I think I will be dreaming of a fleece storm.

Many colors of volleyball fleece or other types of fleece can be special ordered. Let me know what you might be interested in.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Baby Blanket and more...

Photos of Myah's baby blanket are now posted. I even included one of her looking at the blanket while laying on the couch.

Working on fleece cheerleading items, pillowcases and great big 21"x21" ragtime pillow.

In these last few days I've made about 10 pillowcases, finished a pair of fleece pants, sewed a new pillow, volleyball cynch bag and hemmed 3 pair of dress pants. I think I've accomplished quite a bit and can take on more projects beside going back to work full time.

Stay tuned! I'm sure I'll have more to update you on over the next week.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Quilt Restoration Completed

Well another day is justing getting started with the quilt restoration project being completed. It looks really great and should last this family many more years. Some of the fabric pieces are really fun to look at and wonder where they were taken from in order to piece them into this quilt.

I was able to carefully cut apart the top of the quilt from the backing, batting and the ties that held it together. From there, I was able to see how much material had been folded over that could be layed out to provide an additional couple of inches to the top of the quilt. New batting, backing and ties were added to this quilt to bring new life back to it.

On to more volleyball projects for tournaments over President's Day weekend.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Quilt Restoration

I'm starting something new and different. Someone came to me to see if I could restore a very old quilt that her Grandmother had made for her family. It was very well used, tattered around the edges and had been well loved over the years. This was something that was absolutley worth saving and was something that I could restore.

It was really fun to begin to carefully take it apart, not knowing what I would find behind the backing. Every stitch was hand stitched, pieces of material were put together like a jigsaw puzzle, and beautiful embroidery decorated the the top of the quilt.

The backing was paper thin material, the lining was a gauze type of material and old flour sacks adorned that back of some of the old material from the front. I believe some of the material could date back to the '40s.

It's currently under construction with new cotton batting & a new backing being sewn. So far, it's looking pretty good. It's going to be heavy duty and should last for many more years to come. A photo will be posted upon completion.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Weekend Time

This weekend is looking really nice outside so we'll be taking advantage of getting out and enjoying the weather.

We're off to volleyball later today, with several flannel pillowcases in tow hoping to sell them all. I just made up five more pillowcases on Thursday, three of which are peguin material. Photos will be posted shortly. Hoping we have some Echo Park Peguin fans around that would love to add this to their bed set.

Today is "GO COOKIE DAY" as well, so if we come knocking, you know why we're there:)

Have a great weekend. I'm now established on facebook and have a page dedicated to my sewing & quilting services. For some reason my photos post to my regular page. Oh well, technology is great!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Facebook Connection

Wow, I'm really going outside my comfort zone and am now creating a Facebook page to make some new connections and market my sewing business! I'm trying to link my blog information to my Facebook page and visa versa.

Visit my Facebook page, Teresa Dessellier Lanenberg, to see the latest & greatest. There will probably be many edits along the way. If you like my work, feel free to post a comment on my wall!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

It's a Steeler's Weekend

You heard it correctly. It's been all about the Pittsburgh Steelers for me this weekend! I'm working on my next project, which is a Pittsburgh Steelers duvet and pillowcase for a friend. The colors, black & gold, really do look sharp together. A bit of flare was added to the duvet, with creating the gold, red, blue & white from the diamond emblem on the football helmet. A photo will be posted very soon!

As for my next project, well, I should finish the baby quilt and then on to making more volleyball pillowcases. Our power league is next weekend so I would like to have several ready to sell. Cross your fingers, they will go quickly!

Until next time, good evening.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Valentines

Can you believe I'm already moving onto the next holiday? It was my sister-in-laws fault:) She introduced me to this great new store where I found some really great Valentines ideas for pillows. Who knows, maybe someone would be interested in one of these sugar free gifts for their sweetheart in their life.

I have assorted sizes in different colors and materials. Easy to take off and wash and slip on a new cover. Anyone interested, I'm in the sewing mood!

Finishing One Project

Well it has been a while since I've been able to share my sewing and shopping adventures. The holidays came and went with all our family and friends. It was great to see everyone and enjoy some sewing time with my Mom.

I have completed a custom order for a Green Bay Packers Duvet and pillow case & covers, which are now posted for all to see. They turned out really nice! Durable, washable and very football friendly.

The duvet was made out of cotton twill, which is a nice heavier weight material on the bed. The Packers material is 100% cotton.

Hope the birthday boy loves it!