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.
A Little Redwork.
Posted on March 5, 2011 | 3 Comments
Lots of people have been working on embroideries from A Gardener’s Journal. I am not planning on completing the whole set. Instead, I have chosen a few of the smaller ones that I thought I could put into a wall hanging. I also decided to do them as redwork. I may add just one or two more, then choose some fabric to use to piece them together.
A Finished Race (Track).
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 4 Comments
I had started this quilt last year. My friend was making the same quilt so we worked together piecing the panels and then had another day pinning the layers together. Along came all the Christmas sewing and this one was put aside. It was good to be able to take it out and know that all the preparation was done and that I could start right in on the quilting.
I had a little play with parts of the quilt – some pebbles, wavy lines, curves and meanderings. Always love a stripey binding. Good to have it ready for visitors in a couple of weeks. I’m sure it will be down on the floor with toy cars driving all over it. Just what it is made for!
Waiting For Borders.
Posted on February 27, 2011 | 3 Comments
I have finally made progress with this quilt. I have been using Leesa Chandler’s beautiful fabric – Under The Australian Sun – but did not have any for the setting triangles and borders. I had a couple of possible fabrics but just wasn’t convinced that they were the best I could do. Thankfully my LQS received more of Leesa’s fabric and in it was one I hadn’t seen before that was perfect for my needs. As a result, I have been able to finish the piecing and now only have borders to add. Love the result.
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