I’ve been in catch up mode since getting back from New Zealand last week. I’d left my studio in a rush and a mess and I really needed to set things straight before I could start on any projects. That process continues but I have also managed to finish this Christmas present for my mother-in-law […]
Other Projects
One down, five to go
I’ve completed all the piecing (please ignore the chopped of points) and quilting (yes, I know meandering shows a lack of imagination but I wasn’t looking to make a statement here). Although it’s time consuming, the red mitred binding really finishes the placemats off nicely:
Piece by Piece
It’s been a while since I have done any traditional piecing but today I made a start on some festive placemats to take to America with me at Christmas time:
Getting sidetracked
So I went shopping today to buy some more batting and quilting threads. In addition, I came home with some yummy variegated Paton’s Jet wool that was on sale: I recently discovered that my two favourite jerseys have been moth-munched so I need to knit up a new one for Christmas in America. (My […]
I told you…
I have stripes on the brain: This quilt is slightly larger than a fat quarter and is intended to be used with soft toys.
An Embroidered Tale
As you may recall, six weeks ago, I signed up for Sharon B’s online embroidery and design course, Sumptuous Surfaces. Part of the appeal of the course is that you can work at your own level, at your own pace. This is just as well as I am making very slow progress: (Yes, these […]