WIP Wednesdays
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You're on fire, Brennan!
A fresh sewing day...
After the 3 months of blah and exhaustion I got my butt in gear this month and managed to get a lot done, finished and caught up with (?!). I even had to make separate mosaics because it looked all weird and squashy together!
As for my work in progress... I'm trying to concentrate on getting the baby quilt made for my friend before she pops, she's due any day now! I want to finish up the ET cushion, work on the retro flowers and do some more embroidery because it's too much fun :) I just bought a couple of great patterns from these fine folk: The Floss Box and Follow The White Bunny.
I also received my gorgeous Stash Stack Club fabrics from Pink Castle Fabrics and am trying hard not to dive right in!! I have no project in mind but they sure are lovely! Don't you just want to join? Next month is
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| Tempting picture from Pink Castle Fabrics!! |
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Pile on the WIPs and a little plea for help!
Even since yesterday I've added 3 more things to the list of stuff to do!! Somebody stop me! ;)
I haven't done a proper W.I.P. post for a while, so here's what's up this week...
completed
- bee blocks and blogger's BOM blocks, blogged here
- Rose Star, only one done this week
- A little I-spy quilt
- Embroidered a baby bag :)
ongoing
- Stained QAL - starting sewing the binding on... so expect a completion very soon!
- Postcards From Paris cushion - quilted this last night, on machine and by hand. Just need to make the backing and bind it
- Baby quilt for dear friend - chugging away!
no progress
- Retro flowers, yeah still a sad 1/2 block
- Thread bag - sat in pieces waiting to be made
upcoming
- I went crazy and joined two QALs this week ( I join them when I have good sewing mojo and then lag behind terribly!!):
- making pincushions, just for fun!
- doing something GOOD... and it's really EASY... and you can do it too!!
Sewing wiggly bags for children in hospital. It ONLY takes 2 x 6"charms, a bit of velcro and some ties and probably about 5 minutes of your time.
If you think you can manage that (and I know you can!) please go and visit Emily at Strawberry Patch to see how to make them and learn more about how to do a little to help children with cancer.
Stats
completed: 0
new projects: 2
in progress: 8
Linking up:
A BABY WIP
literally...
I am pregnant with our third child! It's still pretty early days but I had the first scan and everything is as it should be :) My due date is in January, which is really exciting as I think 2013 will be a awesome year!
You may have noticed I've not been posting as much, commenting nearly as often or even actually sewing very much at all recently... that's because I'm kind of exhausted and I've often been going to bed at 8 or 9pm, which is ridiculously early for me! I know that this is the most important time and I am just doing whatever I feel necessary, so please excuse my slight uselessness but I know you'll understand :)
I am also constantly dropping things, saying utterly stupid things (or repeatedly asking the same thing... my poor husband!) and am completely forgetful!! I guess all of me is concentrated on growing the little one!
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| clever planning... quilt made even before the baby was! |
Now I'm going to try and get my toddler to take a nap so I can too!
Linking up:
If I had a bigger sewing space would it still be a hot mess?
because this is the shocking state of my sewing table right now!
I really have to get to sewing to clear this lot up!!
So onto what's been occurring this week...
completed
not a whole lot, in fact only this mini quilt, I did fanny about with picmonkey and made a pattern if you'd like to make one yourself!
- Name Swap
I also got to reveal the name tag I made for my lovely partner to wear at the Fat Quarterly Retreat:
new projects
- Secret Swaps
Going along with the embroidery theme I also made a start on the secret swaps for the retreat too.
Ultimately these will be making their way onto tea towels. I really wanted to make something people would use and doesn't everyone need tea towels??? Let me know if you'd like tea towels fellow swappers? (If if helps the tea towels themselves are 50% cotton, 50% linen and could always be cut up into lining fabric or something else if you hated them!!). I'll show you more progress when I've made it!
Oh and Susan knows why that salt pot is nearly empty ;) I love French knots but they are time consuming!
- New Kitchen Rug
I just couldn't resist making this tutorial by So Sue, when I saw it at Sew We Quilt (Madame Samm rocks my world). We have a gaping hole in our kitchen floor, which I previous covered with this rug I made but it's looking crap, takes years to dry because it's denim (what was I thinking??!!) and no one likes it ;)
So I got this pieced SUPER fast (I'll show you how tomorrow - although I'm sure it's nothing new), quilted it and now just need to trim and bind it.
I was going to use a pile of left over binding I had to bind it with but honestly I think I'd hate it, so instead I'm going with...
I managed to get a few bits of DS Flea Market Fancy and I know some of you might shout at me for using it on a kitchen rug (along with those delicious charms, the vast majority of which I got in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow charm swap held by Emily) but really I can't think of a better place to put these fabrics. I'm in the kitchen everyday and the rainbow loveliness will make me smile!
ongoing
- Stained QAL, I've finished all my blocks for this one!! Hurray :)
but I haven't sewn them together yet :(
- Retro Flowers QAL, I did this much cutting...
and then vowed not to do any more until I've at least finished the Stained top. So I'm behind, what the hell, I always am!! ;)
no progress
- Rose Star blocks, feel sad I didn't do any work on them this week. Is it weird that I miss them and think about them every day??
stats
completed: 1
new: 1
in progress: 5
Linking up to Freshly Pieced:
p.s. I've not forgotten about the next Fugly Party, just stalled slightly!
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| I DO NOT like mess!! |
So onto what's been occurring this week...
completed
not a whole lot, in fact only this mini quilt, I did fanny about with picmonkey and made a pattern if you'd like to make one yourself!
- Big Polaroid Picture
- Name Swap
I also got to reveal the name tag I made for my lovely partner to wear at the Fat Quarterly Retreat:
new projects
- Secret Swaps
Going along with the embroidery theme I also made a start on the secret swaps for the retreat too.
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| An explanation because my husband wasn't sure what these were. Clockwise from top left: a spilt bowl of water; a cracked egg; a kitchen timer ; salt and pepper pots (he did get that one) |
Oh and Susan knows why that salt pot is nearly empty ;) I love French knots but they are time consuming!
- New Kitchen Rug
I just couldn't resist making this tutorial by So Sue, when I saw it at Sew We Quilt (Madame Samm rocks my world). We have a gaping hole in our kitchen floor, which I previous covered with this rug I made but it's looking crap, takes years to dry because it's denim (what was I thinking??!!) and no one likes it ;)
So I got this pieced SUPER fast (I'll show you how tomorrow - although I'm sure it's nothing new), quilted it and now just need to trim and bind it.
I was going to use a pile of left over binding I had to bind it with but honestly I think I'd hate it, so instead I'm going with...
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| not making my heart sing |
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| lalalalalalalalalala! |
I managed to get a few bits of DS Flea Market Fancy and I know some of you might shout at me for using it on a kitchen rug (along with those delicious charms, the vast majority of which I got in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow charm swap held by Emily) but really I can't think of a better place to put these fabrics. I'm in the kitchen everyday and the rainbow loveliness will make me smile!
ongoing
- Stained QAL, I've finished all my blocks for this one!! Hurray :)
but I haven't sewn them together yet :(
- Retro Flowers QAL, I did this much cutting...
and then vowed not to do any more until I've at least finished the Stained top. So I'm behind, what the hell, I always am!! ;)
no progress
- Rose Star blocks, feel sad I didn't do any work on them this week. Is it weird that I miss them and think about them every day??
stats
completed: 1
new: 1
in progress: 5
Linking up to Freshly Pieced:
p.s. I've not forgotten about the next Fugly Party, just stalled slightly!
The Hungry Caterpillar and an ouch!
Easter was a busy family time but I'm getting back on track with my sewing now we're into the normal routine. I didn't manage to link up last week because I didn't do that much, I've got some stuff finished now though so I'm linking up to the fabulous Freshly Pieced
completed
- Two cushions using Hungry Caterpillar panels that my Auntie gave me, my kids are loving them!
I added the fruit to the caterpillar panel using fabric paint and did some simple stitching on both panels.
I have to say a MASSIVE thank you to Helen from Archie the wonder dog - she's been such a great support to me, even having faith I'd manage to sew invisible zips! She kindly sent me some links to help me put the cushions together and gave me much needed advice. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Sometimes I don't even know where to begin doing something and I don't always have time to research things properly - it felt awesome to have someone behind me and spurring me on. I believe I was successful (after nearly putting the invisible zip at the very bottom, knowing I wanted to put binding on - DOH! Only emailing Helen my plan made me realise my mistake!!)...
The zip doesn't look completely invisible here but that's just because the cushion form is so puffy just now, trust me it'll be almost perfect when it's been squished a bit! I adore the coordinating fabric I got (in the sale at the Fat Quarter Shop at Christmas!) for the backing and it makes a yummy binding too! These cushions are huge - about 23"x23". Just look...
They have already been chucked all over the place thanks to these two happy mischiefs! They're saying 'thank you Helen' :)
This is also my first finish ticked off my list for the Finish-A-Long. Yeah!
- Name Swap. I've finished the name tag for the Fat Quarterly Retreat name swap. Unfortunately I can't show you the front at all now it's finished because it will completely give it away. So here's the rubbish back ;)
I promise the front is much prettier!! I managed to put her blog name on as well and I'm so pleased with how it turned out. I chose to leave the paper in the back hexagon, even though I used interfacing it needed a bit more stability (it also makes a satisfying crinkly sound when you touch it!!) but that's why the stitching looks so terrible. I hope my lovely partner doesn't mind! I haven't made a lanyard because I didn't think it would work well with the hexagon shape - it might look a bit too much like a medallion!! She has time to attach one though if she choses to rock the 70s look ;)
It's not the smallest name badge so I also thought she could pin in onto her bag maybe?
ongoing
- Rose Star, two more blocks complete. I've said it many times before but I LOVE these so much and hand piecing is so wonderful. Huge thanks to Clare at selfsewn for getting me started :) Head over there if you want to find out more about English Paper Piecing and admire the beautiful things she makes!
- Stained QAL - I've only got the 4 blocks to do and then the (dreaded) sashing ;) I'm so excited to see this one come together. It's been a lot of fun to do - I'm not sure how to quilt it though and would love any ideas anyone has?
no progress
- Retro Flowers QAL - not got further than cutting the squares, really need to get going I'm falling so behind!
Also I need to make a start on the FQ retreat swap - I've got it all planned now so hopefully I'll get started over the weekend.
stats
completed: 2
new projects: 1
in progress: 4
I think I'm most proud of what we all crafted together during the holidays. My husband and I (with the kids shouting instructions and requests) got creative with cardboard. I give you a butterfly and a knight...
I'll take credit for the overly sized wings and the slightly flimsy sword but in my defense it was my husband that created that delightful "helmet".
Whatever, we all had fun and it was free :)
Also during the holidays I received these scrumdiddlyumptious fabric scraps from the incredibly kind Susan at Patchwork and Play
Thank you so much Susan, I really couldn't love you more! I'm going to have a lot of fun playing with these :)
The ouch in the post title refers to the fact that I've sprained my ankle :( I stupidly just went over on it yesterday and spent the afternoon in a&e today after a painful night! The up side is I finished the binding on the kid's cushions while I was waiting... I got lots of smiles from the old ladies in the waiting room.
So grateful my mum is nearby and had the little one while I went, I'm also glad I didn't actually break anything! And thank goodness for painkillers.
I'm hoping to hobble to the post office tomorrow and get the name tag sent off, finger's crossed I'll have a happy partner. I've never done a swap before and I'm feeling nervous.
Stay tuned, I'll be announcing details of the next Fugly Fabric Party very soon and I have an amazing (not at all fugly) giveaway to share with you (you're going to want to link up - get sorting through your fabric now)! So exciting!
completed
- Two cushions using Hungry Caterpillar panels that my Auntie gave me, my kids are loving them!
I added the fruit to the caterpillar panel using fabric paint and did some simple stitching on both panels.
I have to say a MASSIVE thank you to Helen from Archie the wonder dog - she's been such a great support to me, even having faith I'd manage to sew invisible zips! She kindly sent me some links to help me put the cushions together and gave me much needed advice. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Sometimes I don't even know where to begin doing something and I don't always have time to research things properly - it felt awesome to have someone behind me and spurring me on. I believe I was successful (after nearly putting the invisible zip at the very bottom, knowing I wanted to put binding on - DOH! Only emailing Helen my plan made me realise my mistake!!)...
The zip doesn't look completely invisible here but that's just because the cushion form is so puffy just now, trust me it'll be almost perfect when it's been squished a bit! I adore the coordinating fabric I got (in the sale at the Fat Quarter Shop at Christmas!) for the backing and it makes a yummy binding too! These cushions are huge - about 23"x23". Just look...
They have already been chucked all over the place thanks to these two happy mischiefs! They're saying 'thank you Helen' :)
This is also my first finish ticked off my list for the Finish-A-Long. Yeah!
- Name Swap. I've finished the name tag for the Fat Quarterly Retreat name swap. Unfortunately I can't show you the front at all now it's finished because it will completely give it away. So here's the rubbish back ;)
I promise the front is much prettier!! I managed to put her blog name on as well and I'm so pleased with how it turned out. I chose to leave the paper in the back hexagon, even though I used interfacing it needed a bit more stability (it also makes a satisfying crinkly sound when you touch it!!) but that's why the stitching looks so terrible. I hope my lovely partner doesn't mind! I haven't made a lanyard because I didn't think it would work well with the hexagon shape - it might look a bit too much like a medallion!! She has time to attach one though if she choses to rock the 70s look ;)
It's not the smallest name badge so I also thought she could pin in onto her bag maybe?
ongoing
- Rose Star, two more blocks complete. I've said it many times before but I LOVE these so much and hand piecing is so wonderful. Huge thanks to Clare at selfsewn for getting me started :) Head over there if you want to find out more about English Paper Piecing and admire the beautiful things she makes!
- Stained QAL - I've only got the 4 blocks to do and then the (dreaded) sashing ;) I'm so excited to see this one come together. It's been a lot of fun to do - I'm not sure how to quilt it though and would love any ideas anyone has?
no progress
- Retro Flowers QAL - not got further than cutting the squares, really need to get going I'm falling so behind!
Also I need to make a start on the FQ retreat swap - I've got it all planned now so hopefully I'll get started over the weekend.
stats
completed: 2
new projects: 1
in progress: 4
I think I'm most proud of what we all crafted together during the holidays. My husband and I (with the kids shouting instructions and requests) got creative with cardboard. I give you a butterfly and a knight...
I'll take credit for the overly sized wings and the slightly flimsy sword but in my defense it was my husband that created that delightful "helmet".
Whatever, we all had fun and it was free :)
Also during the holidays I received these scrumdiddlyumptious fabric scraps from the incredibly kind Susan at Patchwork and Play
Thank you so much Susan, I really couldn't love you more! I'm going to have a lot of fun playing with these :)
The ouch in the post title refers to the fact that I've sprained my ankle :( I stupidly just went over on it yesterday and spent the afternoon in a&e today after a painful night! The up side is I finished the binding on the kid's cushions while I was waiting... I got lots of smiles from the old ladies in the waiting room.
So grateful my mum is nearby and had the little one while I went, I'm also glad I didn't actually break anything! And thank goodness for painkillers.
I'm hoping to hobble to the post office tomorrow and get the name tag sent off, finger's crossed I'll have a happy partner. I've never done a swap before and I'm feeling nervous.
Stay tuned, I'll be announcing details of the next Fugly Fabric Party very soon and I have an amazing (not at all fugly) giveaway to share with you (you're going to want to link up - get sorting through your fabric now)! So exciting!
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