Tuesday 29 March 2016

Two finishes

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 One piece made up
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Yesterday day was busy, in a great way, I got my sewing machine out and played. First I did the house things, mending a couple of pillow cases, I also cut two old hand towels in half, hemmed them for hubby to use on the golf course.
Then I had fun, I made the small cushion first, I was also hoping to make skaters into a small cushion, but none of the fabrics I had went with the pale blue background, so I have packed it away to do another time.
I was going to make my patchwork into a cushion, but decided I could not have enough bags, I had the green lining material in my stash, and when I found I had the matching thread, it was decided, the size was easy I used the two patchwork pieces, which I had made last February, it is the first time I have made a bag, and I am very pleased with it, all the strength of the bag is in the lining, but I don't think I will be using this for shopping, for now I have all my Christmas material in it, I have for ages wanted to make a tree skirt, and I am thinking of doing some patchwork, I have loads of lovely cotton Christmas fabrics which I don't want to pack away.
I have cut out my skirt and lining, all I have to do is stitch them together, plus I have a man's shirt to take in. I also cut another two fat quarters into hexagons ready for stitching.
Today was good, had a long walk at lunch time in the sun shine, it poured down all afternoon, and is still raining now.  I am being good and stitching the white on Sheffield, it's a pain to do, but most of it will be done soon.
Paula, Katie was our latest storm to arrive in UK, we now name all our storms.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful, you are very talented x

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  2. You've been busy and made some lovely things. I do wish I could use a sewing machine.

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  3. You did a FANTATISTC job on the tots. The seams are so crisp and clean. And, of course, I always love your pillows.

    Oh, I have not forgotten I owe you a heart. I was ready to mail and Marcus decided it was a toy for her. So it had a meeting with the washer, dryer and liquid starch :)

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  4. That bag is lovely! I would use it very carefully! I do love the Christmas pillow. Seeing all your great finishes inspires me , I have so many things that need finishing.

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  5. Both lovely makes. I need to drag my machine out I have the pattern along with the fabric for a new frock xx

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  6. I have to make towel things for the HG's hobbies! He has them for golf and fishing!!

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