Fabric finds: June
29
Jun
It’s felt like a scarce month, the first weekend I was away in London at FQ Retreat so had to miss the car boot – but I think it was definitely worth it and it was really wet the car … Read More »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
I have been sewing
27
Jun
I’ve not had much to say in the last week or so, I’ve been caught up with sewing and other stuff and not felt the motivation or had the energy to write. I’ll be short and maybe sweet, I’ve got … Read More »
Another frame purse
21
Jun
Since attending a frame purse workshop at the FQ Retreat, I’ve become slightly obsessed/addicted. I made this one yesterday: I drew my own pattern using the frame I had as a starting point and then made the fabric portion using … Read More »
Summer Sewing Contest and a favour – please!
19
Jun
The sun is shining, 2 children are at school, the washing is hanging outside and oh look I’ve made the finals in 2 categories in the Summer Sewing Contest at Ellison Lane Quilts. So can I ask you a favour? … Read More »
Quilts for Siblings Together round up
17
Jun
The other weekend I took a bag filled with 5 quilts to London, Tobi had neatly rolled them up as tight as they could go to reduce the bulk, sadly it failed to reduce the weight: So you will have … Read More »
Back on the Zakka bus – week 11
16
Jun
So I’ve had a few weeks off from the Zakka sew along, there was just too much to do before the FQ Retreat. This week I fancied a little sewing and this seemed like a good project. The pouch in … Read More »
FQ Retreat part 3 – Sunday
15
Jun
Sunday was wet, I didn’t have a coat and I needed to get all my stuff from my brothers to the retreat, fortunately for me he offered to come with me and carry a bag or 2! My first workshop … Read More »
More portholes…
13
Jun
After the excitement of the birthday Sunday was a quieter day; a quick trip to the car boot in the rain with Leah, breakfast with friends and then the rest of the day to relax and get our minds in … Read More »
FQ Retreat part 2 – Saturday
12
Jun
The first workshop I attended was taught/directed/led by Lu Summers (she of Summersville fame). I saw one of Lu’s quilts at the Festival of Quilts last August and was blown away by it, I remember Emily and I standing there … Read More »
Party bags and cake
11
Jun
Our little girl Leah turned 5 last week, it also rained, a lot. So the planned trips out got cancelled but we still managed to have fun. She was desperate for a skateboard, here she is on Friday morning, eyes … Read More »