Tuesday 9 July 2013

Poor Neglected Blog....

Oh dear I'm not very good am I....

I could, of course, come up with numerous excuses for not posting more often - like how my life is too busy to have the time but would be ridiculous... I just put other things ahead in the queue...
But I have been on holiday for a week to sunny Portugal - great timing, as since I have been home the weather has improved enormously..

But the main aim of this blog was to post about my sewing and if I haven't got anything to show then I don't post... Who would be interested in hearing about my latest round of golf ?...(my other obsession) even my husbands eyes glaze over and sometimes he's my partner....!!

I have finished my project for my son's birthday.... I made it up as I went along and was pretty pleased with the result... so was my son... I just have to put a hanging device on the back as I wasn't sure how/where he would be putting it..
Here it is... for my spec loving James....



I have also finished another baby quilt... this one is a 'commission' - yeah right... when its for a friend how do you work out what to charge.... When you take in the material costs and your time - you can come up with a silly figure that is difficult to ask for... As I really enjoy making these I am happy to add a little on top of the fabric costs to go towards more fabric.... and this is only because it is for a friend... if I were making them to sell then the figure would be more realistic... its always a problem isn't it?
Silly me I forgot to photo it properly before it went away.....




I have finished my first block for our Siblings Together Bee 2... June's Mama wanted Wonky Stars -





I think this will make a great quilt for a child... the blocks so far are very different and will make a quilt with a random scattering of colourful stars. If you want to see or follow the other blocks/quilts from this bee click here

I am just starting to make things for my 'Granddaughter" (due in Sept)... it seems so funny to know in advance... never did that 'in my day'... I still would prefer not to know as I love natures final surprise but its not my decision and at least it helps to know for making things in advance...  I have bought some soft white 'Minky' fleece and this is the first project under way...


I am hoping this is going to turn out to be a fantastic week.... Cryptic??........more later!!!

3 comments:

  1. Love the spectacle gismo, bet your son was pleased, and your "commissioned "quilt is lovely... Doti

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  2. Inspired specs holder and love your wonky stars.

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  3. LOVE your hanging glasses thingy - it looks great!!

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