I started out last night feeling a bit flat, but I soon got going. Everyone's plans for FNWF were so inspiring. So what did I do? Well I know I said no more zipper bags, but this one was a special commission for Pop, who needs a new toiletry bag. I had actually sewn most of it during the week and just finished off last night. It has waterproof lining, which is actually a cheap blue raincoat cut up. I hope I never have to sew with PVC again. It's the same tutorial but the large size.
Earlier in the year I won a giveaway on Gail Pan's blog. I had done the two stitcheries for this small table runner, but that's as far as I got. The red background was a gift from Elyte when we met in Melbourne. It's ready for a little bit of quilting and some striped binding.
And some more stitches on my Christmas wreath whilst watching the Santa Clause with Mr 11. It's one of my favourite Christmas movies.
I'm going out for dinner tonight to celebrate a friends half century. Hope you have a happy weekend too.
Susan x
Susan x
Your Friday night turned out very productive...well done!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy tonight :)
some great work happening there.
ReplyDeletethe runner is very cute and lots of progress on your wreath.
Loved having your company last night... and you accomplished quite a bit! Enjoy your night out and the rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas :)
I have lost count how many times I have watched that movie this week. Lily likes to watch it in reverse order, 3, 2 then 1! Great projects you are working on and have a great night out. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me last night too!!! good idea for Pops zippy bag....also I cant believe how much you have done of the wreath... well done!
ReplyDeleteyou did well last night Susan,love your stitcheries,how nice to have the xmas movie in the the background,i am a sucker for xmas movies too,lol.xx
ReplyDeleteOh good on you Susan, the pvc looks great despite your 'ugh' of sewing with it!
ReplyDeleteYes lots of Christmas movies will be on the telly now. See I said you would roar along with the Wreath, and look how gorgeous it is already, you are Speedy Susan!
Pop will love the bag, I am the biggest sucker for Christmas movies as well...totally enjoyed that one last night....LOL...have fun tonight...
ReplyDeleteI watched it too LOL - the boys gave me the set of those movies one year for a gift!
ReplyDeleteLove the tablerunner!
Beautiful stitching and I also love the idea of using the raincoat as liner for the bag. I am sure your Pop will love it.
ReplyDeleteYou were very productive...Nice Bag.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get the link up so I wrote my Xmas Cards...
Cheers
How brave to sew pvc, eek! I love your stitchery runner, it is going to look gorgeous. Wow you have heaps done on your wreath :)
ReplyDeleteAll lovely projects... Nice way to spend the evening. Happy half century to your friend.
ReplyDeleteYour toiletry bag is wonderful...he'll be really chuffed with it.
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Love pops bag. I've been having some fun with this tutorial too. I'm talking my mum to her bridesmaid,s 80th birthday lunch today
ReplyDeleteas usual you have produced some gorgeous projects, your christmas wreath is looking great
ReplyDeleteLovely projects to keep you busy on Friday night..I love the Christmas movies too.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is great !! Love the one with that reindeer.
ReplyDeleteI like your toiletry bag and the table runner is looking great. The stitcheries are lovely. Hugs....
ReplyDeleteLovely projects, I do love Gail Pan designs and that table runner is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks great with it's raincoat inside!!! love the stitcheries...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Wonderful projects, you've been busy!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
Doing another zipper was worth it, the bag looks great. Your stitcheries are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCutting up a raincoat is a great idea and the bag looks great with the blue lining. Have you tried using tissue paper on top and underneath the pvc? A lot of stitching in your Christmas wreath - it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh Susan can you believe I have finally started one of those pouches...your Pop will love his! Oh your table runner is going to be beautiful as is your wreath...We love that movie here too xo
ReplyDeleteYour zipper bag is perfect and I am sure that the PVC lining was worth the trouble.
ReplyDeleteVery happy that you found such a cute pattern for the red fabric. Lovely work as always.
Oh your stitching is just so lovely.
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