Thursday, 5 September 2013

A little sidetracked

A warning.......making school lunches is hazardous to your sewing. I had a little incident with a knife whilst making lunches on Monday. I didn't realise how much I use my left thumb when I'm hand sewing......looking forward to sewing without band aids.

In the meantime I have taken a little walk outside my comfort zone with some help from the lovely Michelle at Hatched and Patched. I am not into brights, nor am I a fan of green, but I love this combination with the linen.


I love the rain girl on the main print. I'm sending the pouch to my niece for her birthday with some goodies inside. I hope she isn't tired of getting zippered pouches from me!
This treasure trove came in the mail this week. There are so many gorgeous projects in this book that i cant decide where to start.........or if I'm even capable! I'm feeling somewhat daunted. My stash is certainly not prepared for these projects. Can you suggest any good shops/websites for buying Japanese taupes?

Happy stitching.

Susan x
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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 September 2013 at 13:18

    wow Susan i love this book the fabrics are beautiful your niece will love it,well done and i hope your thumb gets better fast.xx

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  2. Elyte5 September 2013 at 13:21

    Love the bag, so fresh and pretty. I think that I should move out of my comfort zone from time to time as well.
    Book envy here - try this site http://maimisaki.com/

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  3. One for a wish..5 September 2013 at 13:46

    Love the pouch! I think Lynette Anderson has a new range out that might suit? Try Little quilt Store.

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  4. Wendy5 September 2013 at 14:10

    She will love the zippy pouch. The book looks interesting.

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  5. Dorothy5 September 2013 at 14:18

    Try www.bebebold.com they have wonderful Japanese Taupes. They are at all the Aus quilt show and I buy from them each time. I love Yoko Saito's patterns. I must look out for this book.

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  6. Raewyn5 September 2013 at 14:27

    Well done with the pouch Susan, it is lovely and I am sure your niece will love it. I love Yoko Saito's projects too - have fun with your new book!

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  7. Carole~Quilter on the hill5 September 2013 at 14:34

    Gorgeous pouch, lucky niece. I LOVE Japanese tapes and have difficulty purchasing them but Mai Misaki in Vic is relatively new, I bought off them at the AQC:
    http://maimisaki.com/

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  8. Grit5 September 2013 at 16:05

    Wonderful !!!

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  9. wish2stitch5 September 2013 at 16:29

    I'm sure your neice will love the pouch. The greens do look lovely with the linen. Your book looks interesting. Sometimes it's nice just to flick through the pages and admire the projects. Good luck finding fabric. Sorry, can't help you there.

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  10. Christine M5 September 2013 at 16:34

    Your pouch is lovely Susan. I love the fabrics you have used.

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  11. Fiona5 September 2013 at 16:40

    Ouch.. ouch.... I get all woosy with injuries like that!! what a pretty pouch and that umbrella and girl fabric is just so sweet....
    love your new book and projects....
    Hugz

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  12. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane5 September 2013 at 16:45

    I love this zipper pouch and the greens. Interesting book. Hope your finger heals quickly. hugs

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  13. Lorraine5 September 2013 at 17:03

    Oh take it easy with the knife! hurrying no doubt? Hope you are back to stitching without a bandaid on soon!

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  14. Tatkis5 September 2013 at 17:53

    Lovely pouch and fantastic bag!
    I'd recommend buying fabric directly from Yoko's site :)
    http://shop.quilt.co.jp/en/

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  15. KaHolly5 September 2013 at 19:16

    OUCH!! Hope you heal quickly! Love the pouch!

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  16. Noela5 September 2013 at 19:49

    Hope your finger has recovered. Love the fabrics you have used in the pouch. The book looks interesting too. Hugs......

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  17. Cheryl5 September 2013 at 22:55

    Gorgeous pouch Susan. She will love it. Hope that finger heals quickly

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  18. Lorette6 September 2013 at 02:11

    I didn't know about Yoko Saito's website. Thank you to Tatkis for the recommendation. I'm working on her 2012 Mystery quilt (QuiltMania) at the moment. Had to go shopping for some fabrics. Luckily my favorite local quilt store had some that fit the bill. http://www.spruceitupquilting.com/2013/08/project-storage.html

    I love your pouch and the fabric is lovely! I'll have to take a peek at Yoko's book... good luck finding some taupes... they're out there.

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  19. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries6 September 2013 at 07:09

    Yes Susan I reckon you can always feel a cut more when sewing!

    I recently bought one of Yoko's books. I bought my tapes from Studio Mio...there is a link on my previous post back to them. Have fun!

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  20. Sue SA6 September 2013 at 07:54

    The pouch is great, that fabric is so cute! I think the Japanese projects will look great in your stash fabric, because you love the fabric and the pattern! Or how about some Moda solids?

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  21. Deb R6 September 2013 at 19:05

    Looks lovely!!!!!!

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  22. Pat6 September 2013 at 23:46

    Fascinating peak at the new book - is that a very wonky log cabin design on the front cover bag. - love the look! Take it easy with that knife - too much quilting out there!!

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  23. Fairy Floss Stitches8 September 2013 at 21:44

    Your the queen of zipper pouches!!..and this one is gorgeous too!
    Hope the finger is better.. Xx

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