Third week of August

My second Be My Neighbour block for August has been finished.  I needed to applique on the bird and flower.  It's a bit busy on it's own but I think that will calm once it is with the others.

Only 2 blocks to go now .... I will miss doing these each month with Susan

3 more Sashiko blocks have been done..... that's 149 done - I need to draw out more grids.... 

I finished the Fishing quilt this week.....  I bought some green for the side borders and binding....

This shows some of the lovely fishy fabrics....

and the panel I found for the centre....

I bought a doona cover for the backing... it's just like a flannal a fisherman would use.... you can see my 'watery' quilting

My garment making/recycling (I'm not sure it counts as UPcycling - not that glamorous) this week involved chopping up a vintage blanket (which already had big pieces cut from it) and using my Laura Jacket pattern made up a cardigan type garment.

I'm not lining it and have done an organic style crochet edging.  There are quite a few holes in the blanket (pure wool) so I will add a bit of stuff to cover them - not going to do too much as I think this will just be a casual cosy experiment.  I do like the idea so if I find a good quality vintage blanket I will make one properly.

A bit of crochet and a bit of knitting, some sorting and tidying done and the week has disappeared....

Righto, Gotto Go, I still have the sleeves to crochet on the recycle cardigan jacket .....

Have a lovely weekend...xx

Third week of January 2025

Another busy week but very successful for me...

Introducing my Honeycomb quilt (made using the Field Journal embroideries by Cottage Garden Threads).  I started this in 2020 and it is completely hand sewn.

To be honest I am a little disappointed as I feel the embroideries don't show up and perhaps my teal was too dark.  However it is a finish and it will stay as it is.

Regular readers would have seen heaps of the individual embroideries over the last few years.  For newer readers there are lots under this label field journal

The back - well I love it!

It would fit the top of a queen bed comfortably.  It's not one I want out for the cat to sharpen his claws on so for now it's a cupboard quilt.

The other finish is my KOGO blanket which is done in Torres Strait Island colours...

I love the little mini bobble edging... it was surprisingly easy.  This pattern is the Meadow Blanket by Lucy of Attic24.  (I love her patterns and have done several - she is very generous in sharing free patterns and tutorials on her blog)

Next I will do a cot blanket using another of her patterns.

I had these 4 Bondi tops cut out for some time and over the week managed to get them sewn up.   They are not a complicated pattern and there are no zips and buttons to contend with ...

Several of mine are very faded now so these are replacements.

Righto, Gotto Go and hunt out some yarn for the next crochet project...

Have a lovely rest of the week....xx

Second week of August ....

As mentioned last post we went to the capital to see the Titanic exhibition.  We try and go to a cultural event every now and then!!! 

It was held in the city centre and parking was easy....

A model made up of half the sunken ship... apparently a woman was not believed when she said she saw it snap it half until they actually found the remains....

Many of the pictures, furniture and artifacts were not the actual Titanic but a sister ship named Olympia as they were made at the same time and similar style...

A lovely big model of the ship... not one for Hubz to make!

We found the list of First Class Passengers...

... and there is Great great uncle Edward.....  apparently he had bought a second class ticket but when he got there paid a few extra pounds to be upgraded... Went down on his 37th birthday!

Had a time finding his picture as the one I had he looked quite different .... Mr google helped....

All the first class passengers.....  Edward has been described as a 'Roly Poly Irishman' and I have found exerts of a letter he sent to his sister describing the first part of the voyage...  I really should make a better collation about the family ..... (he was also the great great uncle of the Fiennes actors)

We had some time so messaged Michelle and we were able to meet up for lunch which was a bonus..... no picture as we talked too much!

This months UFO was some little hearts I had cut up from some left over fabric.... these have all been blanket stitched on (machine) and I am thinking I might make it up into a tote or project bag

One more Sashiko style block has been sewn.....

and a few more (same same) teal and cream framed hexagons stitched...

On Sunday I went to my clothes making class where April had my pattern ready and I made up my blouse...... 

I hate pictures of me and think I look daggy in anything but I had a great time.  I will make another of these for practice and make notes as I go along so I remember some of her tips.  Next time I will make some capri pants I think.

Righto, Gotto Go.  Whilst in Brisbane we popped into the swedish shop and got some curtains which need shortening... todays job!

Have a lovely week....xx

3rd week of July

This week has seen me make a start on putting together the blocks of the Asian inspired fabrics

There are 9 of these to make ....

One more sashiko style block was sewn... a little fiddly and rather messy ...

A start on the framed hexagons to join up the Field Journal blocks....

... and of course blocks of crochet gently continue....

I have signed up to a local lady doing dressmaking..... inspired by watching The Great British Sewing Bee.  I used to make quite a lot especially when my children were young.  However lost my confidence and lost my shape that fits into anything.  April helps make a pattern to fit.  Not sure I need another sewing hobby but I fancy it.

Righto, Gotto Go.... I'll get a couple more of those blocks together this afternoon...

Have a lovely weekend...x