Secret Keeper.
Posted on April 5, 2011 | 4 Comments
Over the years I have made many dolls. Far too many to have on display all the time. So every now and then I select a few to come out of storage and swap them with others that have been out for a while.
This very wise looking lady is called Secret Keeper and is one of Julie Mc Cullough’s patterns from Magic Threads. I have made quite a few of her patterns and always enjoy them.
More Storage.
Posted on April 4, 2011 | 3 Comments
I really liked having such easy access to all my sewing needs when I bought my Ikea shelves that I decided to go all out and get another set of shelves and doors. I find I am using a lot more of my stash because I can see it at a glance. My only disappointment is that the original doors were no longer available so I had to make another choice.
I thought a quick photo now before I make another mess would be a good idea.
Missing From My Blog.
Posted on April 3, 2011 | 2 Comments
The last three weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind with family ( from Melbourne and US) staying and then having some travel and tourist time together.
This is a little of what we were up to.
It is amazing how much can be squeezed into such a short time. And it always disappears so quickly.
I do hate those airport goodbyes.
Framed Up.
Posted on March 27, 2011 | 3 Comments
Just catching up with a few posts this weekend and will then be away from the Internet for a few more days.
I was able to collect my framed embroideries a week ago. I have a wall recently painted where I would like to hang a collection of embroideries and photos. I want all the frames to be white and I am hoping to have a mixture of frames. This is the start of the embroideries. I have the photo frames ready, just need to print the photos in the correct sizes.
Embroidery Started.
Posted on March 26, 2011 | 3 Comments
I decided I needed to get back to some “formal” embroidery and challenge myself with more than a stitchery. This is a pattern from Daaft Designs and is making me use a lot of stitches that I haven’t used for quite a while. I think progress will be slow for a while, but I am enjoying it.
Wiggling Away.
Posted on March 25, 2011 | 2 Comments
There has been very little posting happening here the last week or so, but we have been busy with lots of other things.
One of them was to go to see The Wiggles. Nothing to do with any sort of sewing, but such good fun. I think I enjoyed it as much, if not more, than the grandchildren.
Bears On Bikes.
Posted on March 17, 2011 | 8 Comments
Georgie is a little bear made out of German mohair and is about 7 inches tall. I find it interesting that along with collecting bears we also seem to accumulate the decorating items too. I know the background is a little busy but I needed some brightening up as the day was very overcast.
To visit more bears take a visit to Melody over at The House On The Side Of The Hill.
Spots and Polka Dots.
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 16 Comments
Another Colourful Friday has arrived and Robyn has asked us to look for spots and polka dots in any colour. This is rather dangerous for a patchworker because you can never have too many of these in your stash! I had to make sure I only took a handful off the shelves!
I did find a few other things around the house, too, that fit the bill. Visit Robyn at Daisy Quilts to see how dotty the participants have become!
Of course there are buttons. These have not even managed to escape their packaging, yet.
And this little guy has shared the spotlight before, but I thought he fit the theme perfectly.
I am in the process of making several of the bunnies for Easter. The pattern was in Homespun magazine last year.
Some spots for a cuppa when needed.
Last, but not least, of course, the fabric.
There was only more thought for a photo of spots – me. I am covered in them — well, freckles, really. But then I decided just to leave it as a thought!
Have a wonderful spotty and dotty weekend!
It’s Picnic Day.
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 8 Comments
The bear I have chosen for the picnic today is more of a doll pattern, but is still a very friendly bear. He has great big feet and a lovely face. I hope my memory is correct – I think the pattern is designed by Sewn From The Heart. I may need to take an umbrella today as there are a few showers about.
Melody is hosting The Teddy Bear’s Picnic again today. You can join in too, over at The House On The Side Of The Hill. Melody also has some links to some wonderful knitted softies. Take a visit!
I also found a some framed teddy pictures and a couple of little ornaments. The ornaments are part of the Gnomy’s Diaries collection. Just a bit of fun.
Two Little Friends.
Posted on March 8, 2011 | 1 Comment
The pattern for these koalas appeared in a homespun magazine last year – Issue 80. The design is by Rosalie Quinlan. In her original pattern the overalls have a full bib and straps. I decided to make these with elasticised waists so that little fingers could easily dress and undress them.
It is a very easy and quick pattern to make. May have to find some gum leaves for them.
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