Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing and Knitting
Posted in Quilting on Apr 30th, 2009
Something happened my nine patch strips weren’t the same size, so no nine patch blocks on the back. Instead I’ve decided to have two strips of alternating blocks and the rest a plain purple. Like this … The background in the above picture is the plain purple I plan to use.
Posted in Inspiration, Magazines on Apr 29th, 2009
I received my Inspirations magazine – the above is Nettie Morris’s Washing Day. It’s a thread painting … Imagine the time and effort involved. I’m amazed …
Posted in Quilting on Apr 28th, 2009
As it has been school holidays here, there has not been much time for craft. But I have had a chance to think a bit more about craft, time and blogging. I’m finding that, in order to have blog content, I’m focusing on quick projects. I’m not spending time enjoying the journey or experimenting. I [...]
Posted in Quilting on Apr 11th, 2009
I’ve sewn the blocks of my ‘Mod 9‘ quilt together (yes, it is hanging on my clothes line). I plan to add a white border. I’m happy with how this has come together – all of my seams are aligned (very unusual).
Posted in Sewing on Apr 7th, 2009
I finished my Summer Shirt (from Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross). I used a thicker fabric than recommended because I wanted to wear this in autumn and possibly winter (with something underneath). The thicker cotton made the button loop a bit tricky and in the end I made a wider version than the pattern. As [...]