binding

things are moving along, the binding is now ready to go.

as with the quilt, this fabric is from the stash.

i will get started

i will
i will
i will

 

finish this quilt one day.
i'm not sure what the hold up has been - i have no excuses.
except my fingers have not felt like sewing.
but i do want this quilt finished.
a dilemma.

pochee linen mag

Another top was completed today, this one is from a mag - see the pic below. The top looks a little drab in the pic below but it's not really.  It's made from a very light cotton and the neck line is quite low, it's designed to wear a singlet or top underneath.  I have a black singlet already lined up for tomorrow.

As the pattern pieces have to be traced, I keep the pieces in an envelope after I've finished and write any notes on it.  I think I'll be making this one again.

Not sure about the pocket, so I didn't include it on this one - maybe next time.

Neck line :: shoulder seam :: sleeve top

fabric swap

I have been really really bad, I can't believe it's taken me this long to show the lovely fabrics I received in Leslie's fabric swap.

1. Thank you so much Susie
2. Thank you so much Rebecca
3. Thank you so much Madeleine
4. Thank you so much Cassie

All beautiful and all are neatly folded in my stash.

some greenery in the office

On the week end I saw a nice display of jars with succulents in them, I have lots of succulents in the garden and so I now have a little greenery at work.

w :: stylish dress book

Another top from one of my japanese pattern books - 2 down and quite pleased.  I used chambray for this one, it probably wouldn't have hurt to use something a little lighter but it's not too bad.  I purchased a chambray top a while ago on sale, it was priced at $90 and when I took it to the register it was only $25 -bargain.  Anyway I really like it, so that's why I thought I'd give this a go in chambray as well.

 this frill may look a little bulky in the pic below, but really it's ok, really!  this top has been through a wash and fraying up nicely.

 a little straight & zigzag stitching on the sleeve edge.

I would like to make a denim skirt (I'm thinking black denim) at some stage, I need to find the right pattern though...

beds for toys

Back in May I made these bears for the kiddies, and it was time for them to have a bed each, so here they are resting peacefully.