This quilt's story could be classed as a rescued mystery... Someone had left it in Gail's Garage. It's all sandwiched and even has most of the stabilising stitching done around all of the blocks, Stitched In The Ditch... so there's not a lot left to be done, well.... about half as much again... Anyway Gail has rescued it and can't quite remember why she didn't finish it in the first place... wooops, I let the cat out of the bag, now you know it was Gail, her very on self, who she put it in the garage a few years ago no less! ha ha ha |
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Stitching News
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Fabulous And Finished
Monday, 21 January 2019
Stitching News
Farmer Lynda has finished the applique work on her quilt centre and is now making thousands of brightly coloured 9-Patch units which are going to be used for the border. |
Saturday, 19 January 2019
Stitching News
Princess Jackie is piecing a Dwight Deer using the most touch-a-bubble and stroke-a-bubble Moda Flannels. |
Christabelle started cutting the components of her next, and quite tricky, project. Carefully planned and colour placement all worked out, as always |
Gail is quilting the borders on her Princess quilt and already planning her next project from the same book, Happy Quilts. |
New Sue is working on lots of 4-Patch blocks for a commissioned quilt. This will go together quickly, knowing Sue. |
PM Pam acquired these pre-cut squares from a family member. They were all the age 20 or so years ago, Laura Ashley? They are all being carefully made into gifting to charity quilts. |
Friday, 18 January 2019
Toot Toot Toot
Patch Pocket Apron
I've had many requests for sewing that doesn't involve Patchwork or Quilting, though why people wouldn't want to patch and quilt is amazing to me!! ha ha ha...
Seriously though, I do understand.
Whether you are new to sewing with a sewing machine or picking it up after years of avoiding it, this apron will be a great project to get you in the groove.
The fabric choosing. Just one metre is all it takes... unless you want your pocket patch to be made in a co-ordination fabric, then you would need an additional Fat Quarter.
Carol trimmed her patch pocket with a little bobble/popom tape, you could too.
So.. cut out the pattern
Make straps. Install D rings for adjustable neck size.
Finish the hem and edges.
Pleat the Boobage (I hope you noticed the boobage bit!)
Make pocket. Sew on pocket.
Simple and a lot will have been tackled/learned.
Patch Pocket Apron Workshop Saturday 16th February 10am - 3pm |
Carol trimmed her patch pocket with a little bobble/popom tape, you could too.
So.. cut out the pattern
Make straps. Install D rings for adjustable neck size.
Finish the hem and edges.
Pleat the Boobage (I hope you noticed the boobage bit!)
Make pocket. Sew on pocket.
Simple and a lot will have been tackled/learned.
Friday, 11 January 2019
Upcoming Sunday Funday
On Sunday 27th January there's another wonderful Sunday, Funday, One Day, Full Day, Sewing Retreat... Can I get that to be any longer!!
It's at Checkley Village Hall (Checkley Community Centre)
On our menu this month we have:-
Tea / Coffee available all day.
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Breakfast Bars
Hot Chocolate + Rum (optional!)
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Chicken, Mushroom and Tarragon Casserole with Filo
Roast Potatoes and Greens
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Orange Polenta Cake with Creme Fraiche
Our chef this month is Chris Cohen of Feast With Friends
Sunday Funday starts at 9:30am and we pack up at 4 - 4:30pm.
£20.00 per person. Payment on booking.
Not all retreats need to involve overnight stays do they!
Monday, 7 January 2019
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