Here is a review of all the projects from the Zakka Style book by Rashida Coleman-Hale. I made 14 of the 24 projects for the Zakka Style SAL. That's more than half!
Blogged here.
The best part: Being able to nest them - and quilting such a manageable sized project is always a treat.
The worst part: hand-stitching the boxes together
Would I make it again: Yes
Week 20- Little pocket pillowcase
Blogged here.
The best part: Making the pocket
The worst part: The pillow hem not lining up with the body.
Would I make it again: The pocket for sure. I may try again on the pillowcase but I would not construct it the way it was presented.
Week 18- bread basket
The best part: fussy cut chickens!
The worst part: Stitching the tight corners of the handles.
Would I make it again: Maybe, I don't know what I would do with it. This one was used for transporting cookies and then for holding my thread spools
Week 17- linen bag
The best part: playing with different patchworks on the front
The worst part: realizing it is too small to be functional
Would I make it again: Yes but I would resize it.
Week 16- patchwork ribbon
The best part: Using the last little bits of scraps from my mom's bargello quilt. And I get to wrap up the quilt with this ribbon
The worst part: The raw edges fraying
Would I make it again: Yes if I had long strips of patchwork leftover from a project.
Week 14- water bottle holder
The best part: Quilting the bottom
The worst part: Sewing on buttons
Would I make it again: Yes but I would make it taller.
Week 13- patchwork potholders
The best part: making the patchwork top and having the pleasure of sewing bias binding around a curve (not sarcasm!)
The worst part: none that I can remember.
Would I make it again: Yes. These will make great gifts.
Week 11- Orchard path pouch
The best part: English paper piecing for the first time.
The worst part: Getting the corners to match up
Would I make it again: Yes. It is a great size. It currently houses all my dry erase markers.
Week 10- Zip organizer
Week 10- Zip organizer
The best part: Picking out crazy neon fabric for the case.
The worst part: finishing it with the zipper and lots of layers. It does not look polished. Just don't look too close
Would I make it again: Yes. I need to try it again to perfect it
Week 9- Stem messenger bag
The best part: Picking out leaf fabrics and making my own strap. This was also my first bag
The worst part: Top stitching through many layers.
Would I make it again: Obviously. I made two of the messenger bags. I think this was my favorite projects. The first one I followed the book. The second one just has an elephant on the front. I whipped it up in a frenzy for a friend who needed a large bag for a trip she was taking the next day.
Week 8- Zakka block quilt
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The best part: Quilting zig-zag lines. I also really liked the fabric I chose and making the back. And also everything about this cause I like quilts the best. Oh, I donated it so that felt pretty good too!
The worst part: Nothing.
Would I make it again: Yes! The top came together in one night. I made the whole thing in a weekend even with all the quilting.
Week 7- mug rug
The best part: rain lines
The worst part: my swirls in the clouds look baaaad.
Would I make it again: Maybe. I don't really get mug rugs.
Week 6- magnets
Week 6- magnets
The best part: fussy cut bun
The worst part: turning it right side out and stitching it closed
Would I make it again: Sure
Week 3- patchwork pincushion
Week 3- patchwork pincushion
The best part: using the baking girl scouts patch
The worst part: Getting the button just so.
Would I make it again: Yes.
Weeks I skipped:
Weeks I skipped:
Week 23- message board (eh, not my cuppa tea)
Week 22- pleated coin purse (maybe if I run across a metal frame)
Week 21- photo frame (not enough sewing for my taste)
Week 19- sweet sugar cookie sack (maybe when I have kids)
Week 15- elephant bookmark (bookmarks don't fit in my kindle)
Week 12- hand warmers (maybe but not with creepy faces)
Week 5- patchwork pencil case (I really want to make this)
Week 4-Sewing kit (will make eventually)
Week 2-house pouch (could be fun)
Week I- zig-zag tote (on my to do list)
Week 5- patchwork pencil case (I really want to make this)
Week 4-Sewing kit (will make eventually)
Week 2-house pouch (could be fun)
Week I- zig-zag tote (on my to do list)
Very impressive! I love seeing your notes on each project. There's a ton of info about all if these Zakka projects now--it really will be helpful if/when I attempt some more!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great review of this book, from your own perspective! I'm glad to have met you through this sew along. Your projects are very cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat rundown!!! I would love to have a crafternoon with the zig zag tote action.
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