I had a random burst of creativity yesterday afternoon and made myself a small block keeper for my DJ blocks in progress. I had been carrying the pieces around in a little tin, but some of them are becoming like little jigsaw puzzles. I have a beautiful large block keeper made by Teresa, and now I have a small one too!
It was a simple project, I pretty much picked out two favourite fabrics and sewed them together with some off cuts of light weight batting in between. Raelee inspired me to look through my pile of "finished but not finished off" stitcheries, and this one suited perfectly. It measures about 7 1/2" square.
It was a simple project, I pretty much picked out two favourite fabrics and sewed them together with some off cuts of light weight batting in between. Raelee inspired me to look through my pile of "finished but not finished off" stitcheries, and this one suited perfectly. It measures about 7 1/2" square.
I can honestly say I haven't given Christmas a thought beyond booking a place to stay with my in-laws at the beach. Not a Christmas stitch has been sewn, but that may be about to change......because the wonderful Chookyblue is running her Secret Santa Christmas swap again this year. It just wouldn't be Christmas without this swap to take part in, so a big thankyou to Chooky for organising us all.
I'm heading off to the Mudgee Farmers Market with Mr 13 this morning, and hoping for an afternoon of sewing (or napping) in the sunshine. Enjoy your weekend too.
Susan x
Susan x
Oh the sun is beaming down here too... just PeRFeCt for a morning at the markets!
ReplyDeleteEnJoY your new keeper...and perhaps some sewing later... :)
Hello Susqn,
ReplyDeleteOh such a great idea for the block keeper. Hope you have a lovely time at the markets.
Happy days
Bev
Love your block keeper, enjoy your market day !
ReplyDeleteYour block keeper is lovely. Such a good idea. Enjoy the markets.
ReplyDeleteYour block keeper is wonderful! Really great burst of creativity.:)
ReplyDeleteA great use for your orphan pieces, Susan - I'm sure I have the odd one around here I could turn into a block holder too :-) Sounds like you have a good Saturday booked in - enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan lovely block keeper and how much fun are chooky's swaps,enjoy the markets and your peaceful afternoon.xx
ReplyDeleteYour block keeper is so sweet. I'm glad you found my inability to finish stuff inspirational and your sweet little stitchery has found a home on the front. Good luck with the afternoon of sewing....or napping.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and such a fantastic idea to have a special DJ block keeper :)
ReplyDeleteLove your very cute block keeper Susan - perfect size.
ReplyDeleteYour block keeper is fantastic. It is a great idea.
ReplyDeletegreat way to use your forgotten stitchery,
ReplyDeleteI have a block keeper on my to do list.
Maybe I can find a stitchery waiting to be used in my stash too.......
sewing or napping? decisions, decisions...
Such a sweet block keeper, just perfect for your Dear Jane blocks.
Deleteyour block keeper is perfect .... and so pretty too..... yup... I managed to sneak into Chooky's swap too... yayayay
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Beautiful block holder - your stitching is perfect. But sunshine really - you must not be from down south lol....
ReplyDeleteLove the block keeper........
ReplyDeleteNow that is one very cute block keeper. Hope you managed to find lots of goodies at the market.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love redwork! I hope that your lovely block keeper, helps keep you inspired with Dear Jane : )
ReplyDeletecute block keeper......welcome to the SSCS once again.................
ReplyDeleteThats so sweet Susan, great idea for keeping your pieces safe.
ReplyDeleteA lovely block keeper Susan which will be very handy to keep your DJ in! I joined up with Chooky too this year....can't believe Christmas is nearly here again....seems like we just had it!
ReplyDeleteLove your little block keeper Susan. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for your DJ blocks - it turned out so well.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous block keeper, such a good idea!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a block keeper. Now your little pieces will not get lost. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm in with SSCS as well. It is pure excitement.
Greetings,
Sylvia
What a great, effective way to use your stitchery. You will be much more organised now. I hope you founds some yummy bits and pieces at the Farmers Market. We will all have to start thinking Christmas now that we have signed up for SSCS. It wouldn't be the same without it.
ReplyDeletelove your little block keeper.. and that rabbit stitchery is just so you!!.. Lovely!
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