gloriastitches

            It surprised me a little that some didn't know what a (toilet) tissue topper is.  Why?  Well, I'm usually one of the last to know about something, so I figure that, because I know, then surely the rest of the world knows about it.  LOL.  Not true, apparently.  (regarding my being one of the last as well as anyone else knowing.)   I've seen many in my life and there are many shown in crafts magazines.  This topper is a combination of several sources, including me.   I like the idea of an extra roll being handy, but not blatantly, so the guests won't wonder where a fresh roll is, should they need it.   This one is crocheted, but I have seen some knitted or even done in needlepoint.             You need to use a washable yarn such as acrylic or cotton, and a hook size of your choice, but I wouldn't suggest a huge one as it will make...

This is the first one I cut out--the one where I cut too much from the corners (see previous entry); thus, making it too snug when the darts were sewn in. I needed a wedge (guess it could qualify as a godet). To make it as simple as possible, I: --stitched about 1 1/2" of each "dart"; it would be more difficult to turn under the part near the point --turned under the rest of the sides of the "dart" --placed the piece which was the original cut-out square and pinned it in place --topstitched the "dart" sides, catching the wedge piece Then hemmed it and it's done.

Others doing Home Dec got me to pull out my fabric for two ottomans. The spots and one large burn hole need to be covered. I bought the fabric two years ago when a Hancock's was closing. It was an unplanned purchase so I got a color I thought was close. I wanted two yards. The clerk said the minimum was five yards. I hesitated but got the five yards---good thing. I had a plan as to how I wanted to do them, then went to Plan B and Plan C. I wound up with Plan A. Plan B was to stitch the bottom part to the top. Problem: would involve too much excess fabric of the top part at the corners. Plan C was to make the cover in one piece. Problems: fabric wasn't wide enough. (Though I am good at estimating the fabric width of those folded on a bolt, I am not so good at ones not folded on a tube.) I thought this fabric was 60"; nope, it's 54". (But that wouldn't have caused me to buy more.) Thus, it would have to be seamed. Another problem with a one-piece top falling str...