Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts
01 June 2011
21 January 2011
Another Figure 8 Scarf
Another Figure 8 Scarf - January 2011
Finished this morning. I love the fabrics, their texture is beautiful. I tend to give away most things I make, maybe this one will stay with me. The pattern and fabrics are by Anna Maria Horner, her scarf tutorial can be found here. Happy weekend to each of you. Enjoy the journey.
13 January 2011
Happy Birthday, Easson!!!!
Birthday gifts for a four year old - 13 January 2011
Hard to believe the wee girl turned four today. Easson, we are sending you lots of love and wishing you a magic filled day. Easson has christened her new friend, Emma Leo, and her toque fits. oxox
Figure 8 Scarf
Figure 8 Scarf - 13 January 2011
A sewing project I just finished up last night. A birthday gift for Gram, something to keep her warm and to remind her Spring is just around the corner. The pattern and fabrics are by Anna Maria Horner, her scarf tutorial can be found here.
Enjoy the journey.
11 August 2010
10 August 2010
Colourful Quilt Fronts
Summer quilt fronts - Georgetown, Texas - 10 August 2010
Completed both quilt fronts yesterday, still have to baste, quilt and bind them, but it feels good to have made a start. The bright colours of the fabrics make me smile. How are things in your corner of the planet? Enjoy the journey.
04 December 2009
Purple is a Favourite Colour of Mine
Purple Messenger Bags - Austin, Texas - 4 December 2009
Greetings! I finished the purple lovelies (above) at the start of the week, quite pleased with how they turned out, very satisfying. We had a few snowflakes fall here in Austin this afternoon, such a pretty sight. Of course it didn't amount to much, accumulation wise and the sun has been shining all afternoon. It has been a cold week here, toque weather on a couple of occasions actually, but it won't last.
It has been a good food week. We enjoyed a roasted broccoli soup, an apple crisp (made over the weekend), gingerbread cookies (thanks for the recipe Em) and candied gingered scones freshly baked this morning, delicious. The cauliflower gratin Emily made last evening sounds tasty, I may have to try that recipe over the weekend.
Over the past couple of months, I have been enjoying my visits to a local organic farm, so many wonderful vegetables, fruits and lovely eggs. You can learn more about Boggy Creek Farm at their website. I always enjoy checking in with the chickens after I have made my purchases, they never cease to amuse.
Wishing each of you a magic filled weekend.
Enjoy the journey.
24 November 2009
A Birthday Gift
Based on a tote Mom made for me - Austin, Texas - November 2009
Happy Birthday Lisa!!!!
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19 November 2009
26 October 2009
21 October 2009
Stacked Coins Quilt
Stacked Coins Quilt Front and Back - Austin, Texas - October 2009
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Another quilt completed. The pattern I used is referred to as a stacked coins quilt, there are many variations but I used the one found in the book, Last-Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. It was quilted in a diamond pattern of intersecting diagonal lines approximately 10 cm apart. Finished measurements are approximately 178cm by 126cm. I must confess this was not an easy project to photograph.
I trust all is well in your corner of the planet.
Enjoy the journey.
**P.S. Thanks so much for the wonderful comments, your encouragement means the world to me and always warms my heart and brings a smile. Love to each of you!!!
Recent Projects
A Patchwork Pillow and Pencil Roll - Austin, Texas - October 2009
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05 October 2009
A Seasonal Messenger Bag
Wool exterior messenger bag - Austin, Texas - 1 October 2009
This one is a bit different, using wool for the exterior. I made use of buttons for the first time, one merely decorative, the other functional.
This one is a bit different, using wool for the exterior. I made use of buttons for the first time, one merely decorative, the other functional.
Wow, just realised this is post number 475!!!
08 September 2009
They love it!
Little bits quilt for Emily and Greg - Austin, Texas - August 2009
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The newly weds loved our gift. Scott chose the pattern and the colour scheme, then I went to work putting it together. We used a chocolate brown cotton for the front and binding, a marine blue for the backing and six different printed fabrics in various shades of blue to create the little bits panel for the quilt front. It is the largest quilt I have tackled and I learned a great deal from the experience. I am quite pleased with how it turned out and so happy it has been well received. The pattern is referred to as Little Bits Quilt, found in the book, Last-Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson.
We hope the weekend was a relaxing one.
Enjoy the journey.
29 July 2009
23 July 2009
Easson loves the dress
Another dress for Easson - July 2009 - Image on the left taken by me, the one on the right by Kim.
So glad she likes it. Thanks Kim for sending along this adorable image of Easson. Enjoy the journey.
07 July 2009
12 June 2009
Congratulations Alexa!
Alexa's graduation - Bainbridge Island, WA - 10 June 2009- Images taken by Kim
Doesn't Alexa look beautiful!? I love her red shoes! Miss Easson was also in attendance, wearing a dress I made for the wee mite. So glad the celebrations were enjoyable. Wish we could have been there. Sending all our love. oxoxox
Doesn't Alexa look beautiful!? I love her red shoes! Miss Easson was also in attendance, wearing a dress I made for the wee mite. So glad the celebrations were enjoyable. Wish we could have been there. Sending all our love. oxoxox
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