tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22812778139837636192024-03-13T20:51:41.581+11:00flip & bellsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-67766252581977539022013-09-14T12:16:00.000+10:002013-09-14T12:16:21.178+10:00natural leather handbagI have made a leather handbag, the hand stitching was a challenge that my fingers aren't going to forget in a hurry but it was so worth it. I was scared I wouldn't be able to turn it right side out, but after applying a leather conditioner it turned with just a little force. Hubby turned the wooden balls for me, it's actually wood from a tree in the back yard. On the inside I stuck a little pocket in for my phone. So happy...<br />
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a visit to <a href="http://www.leffler.com.au/">Leffler</a> (what an amazing array of leather) - a piece of leather for $60 (with left overs) - 2m leather for the handle $6 a metre - some linen thread - quite a bargain for a new handbag.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-79261577083285962032013-09-14T11:58:00.000+10:002013-09-14T11:58:05.852+10:00slow project :: hexagonsSomething slow has to be in the works, so I've started making a whole lot of hexagons from what's in the stash. Lots of bits & pieces from other quilts too.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-4320488230092842472013-08-31T19:57:00.000+10:002013-09-01T08:03:28.683+10:00gift bagThis is for my sister, it's her birthday tomorrow, I needed to make something today and here it is - a little gift bag for a card, some scissors & some cash... I made the card with my very limited amount of photoshop skills.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-14331073985910750322013-08-20T10:26:00.000+10:002013-08-20T10:26:01.026+10:00this one is for flipThe plan was to have a another project to keep me occupied, however, the charcoal light denim that I have used is a little too heavy for hand quilting (the way I would have liked to) so I have already put this one together and machine quilted it. My sister gave me the denim years ago and I've finally put it to good use. I'm thinking of a black & off white striped binding, but I could change my mind once I'm in a fabric shop. As this one will be finished quite soon looks like I'm going to have to start on something else...<br />
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Before quilting I cut some holes in the top, put some backing behind and did some stitching around them with sashiko thread. The edges were left raw so they could fray nicely after a couple of washes.</div>
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It's been 8 months in the making & it's finished - <a href="http://flip-bells.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/the-next-quilt-sashiko-all-over.html">sashiko all over</a>. It's quite weighty which I like, there's a whole lot of sashiko thread in there. Another quilt suitable for the couch, I think it could be my new favourite.<br />
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On the weekend I had to start something new, it would seem I have to have quilt on the go at ALL times - even though it can remain idle for quite long periods. I don't like the feeling of nothing 'in progress' hanging over the chair near my sewing area, it's a little empty. The next one is for 'flip', he asked if he could have the next one - more to come...<br />
<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-72751607030864627862013-07-10T10:16:00.000+10:002013-07-10T10:16:33.982+10:00crafternooningon the weekend bell's & I did a little crafting from this book:-<br />
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we made a spinning pin wheel with some double sided printed paper<br />
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along with an owl birthday card for her cousin which I don't have a photo of...<br />
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next on the list is some of these paper beads<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-72896039856266222342013-06-30T15:50:00.000+10:002013-06-30T15:50:35.665+10:00printing trianglesso much fun - printing triangles, first of all I cut out one triangle from carving rubber - I quickly realised I need one triangle per colour. It would have taken ages and measuring to do one colour followed by another etc. etc. I'm not too keen on measuring - who's got the time..?<br />
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i picked out colours and printed that out on paper, not that I followed it - it was more for colour selection and the size of the triangle. I mixed some fabric paint and started stamping on some cotton voile. Three shades of grey, silver and a light pink.<br />
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I haven't used any of them yet, my theory was make another to USE and I wouldn't feel bad about it - I would keep one as is and 1 may be for a gift... What is wrong with me - why can't I use one!!!!! <br /><br />Do I have to make 1 more...?<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <i>probably</i></span><br />
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green & natural linen, lined with cotton stripes<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-47688636994818372322013-02-10T14:56:00.001+11:002013-02-10T14:56:45.808+11:00crochet :: washclothFound this a while ago over at <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/">the purl bee</a> - <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2012/4/12/whits-knits-crocheted-washcloths-for-mothers-day.html">Whit's Knits: Mother's Day Washcloths</a>. I purchased the yarn with the red thread wrapped around it from<span style="background-color: white;"> <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/">purl soho</a></span>, I don't think they have it at the moment. The plain cotton I just purchased locally. It's a shame you can't find really nice yarns locally, of course you can buy them from overseas but once you add the shipping a little project just ends up costing too much. I think at the time I bought the yarn with the red thread they had 25% off which made it ok<span style="font-size: xx-small;">ish</span> - bundled with a few other things it was reasonable. Anyway this was fun to make, I started yesterday and finished it today.<br />
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One piece I have hand sewn on top.<br />
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This quilt is 3 layers - the top, a layer of calico and the backing.<br />
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I did have to buy the backing which is a green linen.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-64324728438426597212012-12-04T19:26:00.000+11:002012-12-04T19:26:10.059+11:00design files open housewow! so many lovely things to see at <a href="http://thedesignfilesopenhouse.com/">the design files open house</a> wow!<br />
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I met <a href="http://goldchalk.blogspot.com.au/">gOLd ChaLK</a> there on friday.<br />
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What a great idea for oldish... blankets<br />
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These stools caught my eye, there were a couple out the back as well. Just a little out of my budget, a pic will have to do...<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-48430820288217224912012-12-01T11:57:00.000+11:002012-12-01T11:57:02.889+11:00forgot to keep a little libertyMy fabric sampler made it out of the cupboard the other day so I updated it with a couple of new liberty's, unfortunately I forgot to keep a tiny piece of this one... Does that mean I need to buy a small amount?<br />
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I had to finish the quilt with a liberty binding.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-89790341228426239302012-10-14T19:24:00.001+11:002012-10-14T19:24:41.082+11:00hexagons :: basted & ready for quiltingHexagons has now been basted and is ready for quilting. We went on a lovely little holiday to Venus Bay, what a beautiful part of the world - especially Walkerville, I love a place with not many people around & beautiful beaches. Anyway while we were away I managed to finish the top, I added a couple more rows so now I'm happy with the size.<br />
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I chose some nani IRO double gauze for the backing, it's so beautiful and I had enough wool batting in the cupboard, so this one will be nice and light & lofty.</div>
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<span style="clear: left; color: black; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-3194419022750185112012-09-30T08:02:00.001+10:002012-09-30T08:02:26.374+10:00liberty & linen hexagons :: paper piecedThis was <a href="http://flip-bells.blogspot.com.au/2009/09/lots-of-preparation.html">started back in 2009</a>, I can't believe it was that long ago. Over the last few months I've been working hard and enjoying every minute, it's amazing once you apply yourself how quickly it all comes together.<br />
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It is now almost 1.3m square, I had a moment of panic when my supply of cotton/linen mix diminished - I bought it years ago and I thought I wouldn't be able to find any more. Anyway I breathed a sigh of relief when I found it over <a href="http://www.kelanifabric.com.au/E12155::132437:Natural-Linen-Cotton-Blend-Wide-Width">here</a>. The colour match is not 100% but it's so close that after a wash or two I'm positive you won't be able to tell the difference.<br />
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I want to do another couple of rows, two maybe three or four, I am so looking forward to doing the quilting. Right now I'm thinking of linen thread a couple of mm around each patterned ring and also within the inner ring. It's possible I could change my mind, we'll see what happens.</div>
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The underside appeals to me too.</div>
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Along the way I have added some new liberty's, who can resist a little liberty...</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-64836734634275045172012-08-22T13:28:00.003+10:002012-08-22T13:28:32.773+10:00little paper hot air balloonThe other day I saw this cute little hot air balloon over <a href="http://threebuttons.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/celebrating.html">here</a>, so I followed the link to <a href="http://papermatrix.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/mobile-001-balloon/">here</a> and so you have my finished balloon. It stands at only 8cm tall. A mobile would be lovely, not sure I can make that many...<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787357076100007950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281277813983763619.post-69913126797958173522012-08-18T08:29:00.002+10:002012-08-18T08:29:39.817+10:00baby quilt donelittle Maggie joined the world 1 week ago, a new niece for me - she's so sweet and tiny. Here's a quilt for her crib, my sister chose all the fabrics and I just put it together. Beautiful linen from Japan. I didn't take many pics, not sure why - so here is just 1.<br />
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