There are some pretty fabulous projects in the making in my classroom. Folk seem to be really inspired to sew now that the days are getting more wintery and much shorter, many are on a mission to finish off projects they have been 'storing', that's what we will call it! I think most of us suffer with lack of sew time, we want to make, make, make but life, annoyingly, does take, take, take!
Bev's cushion fronts have all their borders done and they're ready to be sandwiched. She declared that she had learned so much making the blocks and now absolutely understands the why do's and the why/best not dos. Why be really careful and accurate when cutting? Why Pin? Why not cut of bits that don't line up? and that's just a few of the whys'!
All Day Di has her spectacular, and quite enormous, quilt top finished and has now started on the blocks for the back. There were a few mis-cuts but, on the whole, She's nailed her triangle phobia. There will be a panel of these blocks across the middle of the backing.
This is Sister Susie's, isn't it fabulous!! She blanket stitched the bat with a metallic thread which looks really good, don't you think? All of the calendar quilts from
Count On It book are just lovely.
Fiona Too used this Owl design from a free online source. I had it printed off, in a file from ages ago, which was just the ticket as Fiona had arrived with the book she wanted to use for her applique but the pattern page was left on her kitchen table, which was not ideal. it ended well though eh!
Our Bunting Cushion workshop day was great fun. I'm not absolutely sure whether the ladies enjoyed the first bit though, lots of accurate pressing, not ironing, of tiny bits! Both managed to do the little Prairie Point 'bunts' without burning their fingers.
Below pics are the results of the day. Not quite finished but they went home with the backs prepared with covered zips, so they can easily be finished.
There's another Bunting cushion workshop on Saturday 1st October if you fancy making one for your very own self.
Sunday 25th September, this weekend, is a Sunday Fun Day Sewday at Checkley Village Hall, there have been a couple of cancellations due to illness, possibly "Freshers Flu" !! Which means there's a last chance to book and pay for your spot on that, if you haven't already
Please make a little note that my shop will be closed from Monday 10th October for the whole week.
Shopping appointments can be made during that week but only if you arrange it in advance. PLEASE, please don't turn up without booking an appointment during that week. You will be disappointed.
