July finishes and upcoming show

The weekend was spent back at the machine, sewing up another sewing tote.

I enjoy sewing thes little bags.

I still have copies of these patterns if anyone is interested. See the paypal button on my side bar.

I also finished one of Annie Downs' projects from her latest book

I used wool felt for the bird instead of needleturn applique, it's soo cute!

This weekend is the Hobart Quilt and Craft Fair, you'll find me on Mother's Cupboard stand this year, helping Fee. Fee's been making lots of preparations for this event and is going to have some gorgeous fabrics for sale. There will also be patterns by Ric-Rac and some of her samples on display too on the stand.

Be sure to stop by and check out Fee's lovely Florentine Doily!

Helen will be there too, flitting back and forth between the Snugglybug display to Fee's stand.

This quilt top amongst others will be on display at the Snugglybug stand

and on the Sunday the stand will be attended by a young recipient of one of the first Snugglybug quilts.

So we might see you there!!

My First Design

I've ventured into the world of designing, not sure if this is where I want to go but my dear friend Fee suggested I come up with something for the Hobart Craft Show. I thought I'd start small. I don't care if I don't sell any patterns, the process has been fun.

So here's my first pattern "Trinkets"

I love small quick projects, these include a little bit of applique, stitcheries, piecing, buttons and ric-rac.

I've used fabric from the French General range Lumière de Noël.

Each little pillow measures 3 1/2" square.

Tell me what you think and I'll pick someone out to win a copy.

Tuesday's Treasures

Clare is hosting Tuesday's Treasures and I thought it would be fun to join in. I thought, since I'm at work, I'd show you some of the tools of the trade I've had along time. They're sort of treasures. My calculator is 20+ years and still does the job. I'd be lost without my scale ruler and trusty pencil. I have to hide the pencil though as these type tend to go walkabout. Last but not least, my computer mouse, well worn from many hours of computer work.

I do like it when I get out in the field, get away from the desk and get a bit of fresh air and get to see some machinery at work!

It's a far cry from doing embroidery don't you think!

If you'd like to join in with Tuesdays Treasures pop over to Clares Craftroom.

Just in the nick of time!

Talk about cutting it fine, I've got a few projects to add to my June list for the OPAM challenge.

These projects, both Marg Low designs, are samples I've made up for the Quilted Crow.

The first is "Aunt Ivy's Sewing Basket"...

it includes, a scissor keep, pincushion, needlecase and a cute little basket.

and the second is two more "Dressy Hangers"

wouldn't they make the sweetest gift and they're pretty quick to whip up.

Thank-you to my Mum who helped me out too.

Now talking about The Quilted Crow, they're having a sale so be sure to pop by, it ends the 1st July!

Siteseeing

This is the charming block of units Helen, Fee and I stayed in our last night in Sydney.

We can laugh about it now but I felt bad since I booked it!

Here's some lovely snaps of Sydney sites on the most glorious of days...

Sydney was celebrating the world cup at Darling Harbour...

even the lights had been decked out especially for the event

Just look at that blue sky!!

and here's the three of us all squeezing into a frame.