A little finish

I finished sewing down the binding on this little baby at Nundle. I love how it turned out, especially the texture of the quilting. Thank you Elyte for the charm squares that were my inspiration. 11"" x 9".

As if GDITC wasn't enough fun, I arrived home to my 2014 blog book. I always think twice before ordering it, and I'm always so glad that I did. I know I can always see my blog online........but it's so nice to sit down with a book.

No progress at all on the GDITC project, but a little cross stitch on the side.

Its a beautiful autumn day here today, I think it's my favourite season.

Happy stitching,
Susan x

Birthdays

This week has been a busy week for birthdays, and not so much sewing. Mr 17 turned 18 and Mr 15 turned 16. I am wondering where on earth all those years have gone. I am so proud of the wonderful young men they are becoming. That's Mr almost 14 on the left, and my dear Mr Thimblestitch on the right.

It's the first day of autumn, but the weather is still summery. Too hot for quilting, so working on my baby clamshells and some cross stitch.

Susan x

FNWF

I was hoping to start a new project for FNWF, but alas, the postie did not deliver........hopefully my parcel will come on Monday. Instead I worked on some DJ blocks that I had prepared a while ago, and the start of a new mini. I really think I need to add some more medium tones.

I received some beautiful French General Rue Indienne charms from lovely Elyte. I could have just added them to my stash but decided it would be nicer to make a special project. So after some thought, out came my 1" clamshells. You may remember my clamshell purse here. They are small but very pretty when finished.

Today I have been busy on a woodwork project.........sewing related of course. Hope to have something to show by the end of the weekend.

Happy stitching,
Susan x

DJ blocks

I'm back to work today but I did manage to get a few DJ blocks sewn this week.

And the beginnings of a secret sewing project..........must remember to pay attention when sewing clamshells!

Happy stitching.
Susan x

Clamshells

What's a girl to do with a day off? After getting some of the boring jobs out of the way I sat down and finished my clamshell purse. I know I complained a lot about doing these clamshells but I do rather like the finished look. So there may still be a clamshell quilt one day, but with clamshells much bigger than these!

I think I have used every last scrap of the charm pack now, so I'm feeling very thrifty.

I have also pulled out my hexagon star UFO. It only needs the border hexagons appliquéd on, so it's easy to work on and doesn't require much thought. I wonder what made me put it away when it was so close to being a finished flimsy? Maybe because it's my first hexagon project and it shows the whole learning curve.

The chair by the warm fire is calling me......

Susan x

Clamshells

I have been slowly working on my little clamshells. Finally got back into the sewing room today and my two pieces are ready to be made into a purse.

Hope you're enjoying your Sunday afternoon.

Susan x

What was I thinking?

You know how much I love my little hexies........well I thought I would love little clamshells too. I had some small scraps of Petite Odile so spent some time last weekend dabbling with them. I think it will become a little purse, and then no more little clamshells. I like hexagons better.

I had a lovely afternoon at home yesterday and finished the quilting on my nephews quilt and started the binding. Planning to finish it tonight.

Hope you have a happy weekend.

Susan x