A new Bag
Indigo Junction Pattern

 

 

And some more of my rainbow quilt that I'm loving on my bed.

The trees are starting to lose their leaves...
Winter is on it's way

 

I've been to Sewjourn and I'm inspired!

This is my new Nikki Mallalieu Skirt made from a woolley, polar fleece type fabric from Spotty, with a Corduroy panel in the front.  VERY very warm - a great Yard Duty Skirt and a nice splash of colour for a change.

I made this after coming home from Sewjourn where I was totally inspired by clever women, who are magnificent garment sewers.

This top below is a Renfrew Top that I made at the weekend.  I was thrilled with how this turned out.

I also had a go at the Toilet Bag pattern from Nikki's book. The arched one is how it is supposed to look, the other one is a classic example of not following the instructions.  I'm sure there could be a use for a long, slipper shaped bag however.   Hmmmm

 

Amongst the fabrics is my new camera strap made from scraps.  Thanks to the inspiration from Amanda Jean's new book Sunday Morning Quilts.
Here it is again on the model!

 

This was some more inspiration from Amanda Jean's book.  Love painting with fabrics and colour.

 

Thanks girls for a wonderful weekend.  More photos of our fun can be found over here. 

An Autumn Walk around my Flowergarden

 

Nelly and Max were far too busy snoozing on the new quilt!

 

"Dearest"- this one is a cutting from my mum, and she is the Dearest!

"Crepiscule"

"Jude the Obscure"

Smoke Bush - just beautiful and so delicate

 

My Tree Daliah - what is left after a windy day.  It was double the size and loaded with buds, and one day I came home to it half on the ground.  Very disappointing, but enjoying what is left.

Very proud of my African Violets. 
I have FINALLY found the right position for them.

Penstimon

Leaucantha - white

A new Chook in the family - still settling in. 

 

 

So much Autumn Joy!
Love it 

Chipping Away

2 years in the making, and the quilt below is finally finished and on my bed.  I'll try and get a full view of it on a nice day.  Very pleased to have it out of my work space, as it's HUGE, and was taking up lots of room. Love it!

 

. . . and still chipping away at the rag rug, and it seems to be growing

Despite, work, washing, weeding and wear and tear, I seem to be able to show off another finished quilt
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Sister Jayne

 

 

Cold Weather = time in my sewing room

It's starting to warm my heart - looks a bit like hundreds and thousands, but great TV watching multi tasking entertainment

Started having a go with wool as well

Nellie Puss has found it already, and is trying it out for size!

 

And when I need a little quilting "fix" - I make a new . . .

TABLE RUNNER - don't even mind the back for a change

 

Enjoyed a rainy weekend at home 

A Finish!

 Quite amazing to announce . . .

 A Finish

I've been having an amazing clean out of my sewing room lately, and when you find such gorgeous scraps, well . . .  

 You just HAVE to make quilts!

Don't you? . . . Isn't that what you do?