Block Quilt

I'm so excited I have finally started my very first quilt!!!  I'm starting with a basic block quilt with some of my favourite fabrics I have here at home - however, a trip to spotlight is inevitable . . . . i'm running out lol.

I decided when I started this quilt to not use a pattern and go with my creative imagination . . . whatever comes to mind is what I will make.  It may be simple or it may not . . . but i'm going to roll with it and see what comes about!

So far I have made up three blocks and joined them up to create a panel.  I'm planning on joining it with a panel of the same design however they will sit opposite to each other.  I will have to show you what I mean when I have sewn that section together.

This is what I have so far . . .

I'm loving the centrepiece for this panel

This is the first panel I put together

The colours of this panel the complement the centre so well!

And just last night I put these panels together, joined with a simple floral fabric.  So all up the centre of my quilt will consist of two of these long panels, with much more to come.  I am yet to decide whether im going to add a piece down the middle of them or simple sew them together as is.  Time will tell . . . .

Till next time . . . . Happy Sewing!!!

yet another knitting bag

It's cute ....it's convenient . . . it's one of my mini tote bags! 

Tribute to my Millie

There has been so many changes in my world lately and due to that I must admit that there hasnt been alot of humming coming from my sewing room. A couple of days ago I met the difficult challenge of rehoming my beautiful dog Millie. It was such a hard thing to do . . . I just love her so much and I miss her enormously. I will soon be back at work full time and leaving her in the yard alone day after day is not right for her. Thankfully the universe provided the most beautiful family for her to be loved by and to love.

But it doesn't stop my tears . . . .

A tribute to my beautiful girl . . . . I miss you so much baby!!

You are forever in my heart . . . and I will never forget you x

Sunday, lovely Sunday . . .

Today was such a great day!  Starting out with a turning back of the clocks last night for the end of daylight savings, I was given the gift of a little sleep in for my sunday morning.  Ahhh bliss.  I was welcomed to a new day with a delicious breakfast of  bacon and egg cooked by my mum. What a start to the day.  Thanks mum!

And on that note I decided that it was such a beautiful day, we should spend it out of the house in the sunshine and fresh air.  So I went about packing a nice picnic lunch, blanket in hand, family in the car and my little pooch Millie all excited for walkies . . .

After about a twenty minute drive to a lovely little tourist town called Huskisson, we took to the bike path for a walk before lunch.  Not long after we found out perfect picnic spot and down with the blanket.  It has the most beautiful beaches and scenery and its always so peaceful yet fun.

a blanket with a sea view, what more could you ask for

my beautiful pooch Millie, road testing her brand new walking harness . . . I think she feels snazzy!!

 

enjoying the moment . . .

and a new lead . . . what a spoilt pooch Millie is

and it looks like someone else thoroughly enjoyed herself, it was smiles all around.

even mummy had the chance to relax with a cup of tea and soak up some nature.

There was walking, riding the scooter, playing in the park, walking along the beach, laughs and giggles.  Its no wonder the dog has been asleep all afternoon and is still out for it on the couch.

A Perfect Sunday!!!

Designer Lapcloths

Over the past week and a half I have found myself shackled to my sewing room only coming up for a little air and food every now and then . . . not alot else has been getting done.  Not that i'm complaining about not doing housework lol

The reason for my hibination is that i've been madly working on a new design of Lapcloth for all the spinners out there!  and anyone else who may use them for their crafting.  I'm super excited to soon be placing these in my Etsy store.

French Blue is my first addition to A Krafty Catch on Etsy.  More gorgeous designs will soon be added to my french inspired collection.

 

its so pretty!!

In the spinning industry lapcloths need to be hardy, therefore, I have made these with cotton drill each side.  One side white and one side black to allow for wool contrast.  A spinner needs to see what they are spinning . . . and carding.

As one of my early designs, I created this one framed on three sides. (kindly donated to my mum)

I'm completely inlove with this fabric!!

Well . . . its back to 'The Hub' for me, tons of sewing to do!!

Thanks for reading :)