April 24, 2010

Done!

Today I completed Butterfly Profusion!!!



I'm so glad to finally get it done. Even though I started it 11 months ago, I wasn't working on it all that time.

I also completed the Butterflies Linen Table Runner, the Christmas Tree ornaments and a few other mini projects (as you can see from earlier posts). I estimate that it actually took me only 4 months to do.

You can't see from this picture, but there was blending filament used on some of the butterflies to give them a shimmer in certain light.

Somewhere I made a mistake in counting, but buy the time I discovered the problem it was too late to make any changes, and it really hasn't affected the overall look.

One wise person (I don't remember who) said that you don't make mistakes, just personalise the pattern!

I am now starting 2 new projects. One is an applique quilting project - The Lighthouse. This will form the centrepiece of a new doona (quilt) cover that I have been planning for 11 years. I think it's time to get it done and use some of my fabric stash.

The second project is African Sunset. This will be a gift once it is completed. Have a look at the picture in my side bar. All of it is stitched - none printed. It's sure to look good when finished, and it's totally different from the usual style of pictures that I do.

Oh, and in case you're wondering the blue marking on the Butterflies Linen Table Runner has almost all come out. I just need to wash it again, and then put some kind of backing on it so that I can use it. Although the more I look at it, the more I realise that I'm not that keen on the colour choice. It may just end up in my Glory Box, or given to someone.

April 20, 2010

Where has the time gone?

I can't believe I haven't posted anything here since February.

So, I guess you're wondering what I've been doing.

Well, I finished the stamping project that Mum was getting me to do (see my last post), at least the first pack of tags, anyway. We just can't find anymore of the right size in the shop at the moment.

I've also been working hard on Butterflu Profusion, and you will be pleased to know that I've almost finished. I am currently working on the final butterfly - the orange beauty in the bottom left corner.

And then I've been doing some mending and clothing alterations - like putting some elastic into a pair of jeans so that they don't gape at the back.

Oh, and I've been teaching a friend how to sew with a sewing machine. She knew how to sew by hand but hadn't used a machine and wanted to start making clothes for her family.

So that's what I've been doing.

Along with changing my mind (AGAIN) about the quilted doona cover that I have been planning for 11 years.