Saturday 27 August 2016

Summer sewing ...

I did manage to do some sewing during the summer ...

as I said in my last post, I took sewing with me to Scotland - I never go anywhere without some sewing in my bag! :)  And can I say how useful the case that Sue, Lesley, Maggie and Theresa gave me for my birthday has been - I have taken it everywhere with me - thank you ladies ...





I made another sewing bag for my friend Theresa's daughter Emily - she's doing Textiles for A level.  This time I put some novelty buttons on for fun!


I also stitched a wedding sampler for Lizzie and Joel's wedding - I know dear Lizzie reads my blog so many congratulations to you and Joel!  It was a beautiful wedding - thank you for inviting us to share your day!

My main project of the summer, however, has been my medallion quilt which I'm making as a 'block a month' project at Cupcake Cottons.  I am absolutely loving it - it is so fussy!  It has taken me weeks to complete the four appliqué panels and I'm just in the process of making the baskets for the corners.  I'm twisting my handles, so I needed to stitch the binding at the back.  I bought some bias bars and they are just great - so easy to use with great results!  A gadget worth having!



So my quilt is growing!  We are making a flange next - can't believe  how excited I am about making a flange!



Happy sewing! :) Vx


Thursday 25 August 2016

It's been a while ...

since my last blog!  Here is a snapshot of our summer ...


It started with a lovely week away with David in this beautiful cottage in Scotland ...


of course, my sewing came too!



We were reunited with Tom after his six months in Zurich ... it's lovely to have him back ...


Poppy's best friend from school , Lizzie, got married and Poppy was a bridesmaid!  It was a beautiful wedding ... Many congratulations to Lizzie and Joel ...



We all went to WOMAD again!  And this time Annika (Tom's girlfriend) came  ...



Another beautiful wedding ... this time my godson, Craig, married Becky.  Pat in the green was my best friend at school!


The summer has, however, ended sadly as my lovely brother-in-law Mike is no longer with us.


Eileen and Mike at their youngest son's wedding last year