Monday 15 June 2009

!*£$?ing quilting

I am NOT one of lifes quilters. Have been making my little quilt,as described in previous blog post, but its all gone a bit wrong - 3 times.
Am giving up and chalking it up to experience.

Sunday 14 June 2009

Raffle prize

After making a dress for DD1s school raffle, I'm currently making a small quilt (26inch sq) for the local branch of the NCTs raffle. I'm going for basic large squares and a 'satin' backing, with 2oz filling. Will post up pic once finished.

Thursday 11 June 2009

I've been neglecting you, poor blog.

I've been neglecting you, my poor blog- My apologies.

Have been busy with GPLets, and sorting out new 'improved' yahoo group.. Plus sorting out NCT local branch's stall at local pre school learning alliance event 'Picnic in the Park' (http://www.pre-school.org.uk/).


Well, news.. Have made a few things, mostly from the freeneedle site, as I've been feeling a bit brassic and its cheaper to buy odds and sods of material, rather than pattern and material! (Cheap huh?) Plus it means I can sell them on at local craft fairs - building up a bit of a stash for that. Will see whats going on locally, or might try ebay.


Some piccies and info:

http://www.patternbee.com/FREE5.html made one of these, out of 2 old tea towels, with teddy pattern on.





Making the apron to left but modifying the pattern on freeneedle to accomodate my size. I've got the bug for patchwork now, after knocking up a couple of cushions... http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/quilt-block-apron.shtml










Have also bought 2m of this:

To make DD1 a dress. If I've got bits left I'll be making DD2 a skirt too.