Work in Progress

This week I have been working on a quilt using a pattern from my favorite book by Denyse Schmidt:

I am using some of Denyse Schmith's fabrics, Amy Butler, Urban Chics and a few others.  I am happy with how it's turning out. 

French Trapunto Quilting - Le Boutis

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I went to the Stitches and Craft Show in Melbourne last weekend with my sister-in-law Rebecca.  We had a wonderful day and spent a little bit too much money, but most of all, it kick started my motivation for sewing again!

I have been sewing a little bit every day since!  This is what I am working on now:

I am very excited about this French Trapunto Quilting Kit (Le Boutis) I bought at the show, which I have started working on.  It is different from my normal type of sewing, but as always, I love learning new things.

(This is what the kit looks like)

Here I have transferred the design on to the fabric  - so far so good

This is what it looks like now after a little bit of stitching.  Not sure this is correct, if the size of the stitches are right or not...  Seem to look a lot worse than what the lady at the Craft Show demostrated...  Oh, well.  I will keep you updated on the progress!  

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My little Lamb - Ewe Yang

Kaffe Fasset Drunkens Path Quilt

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Here is my first attempt at a Drunken's Path quilt. I actually started this quilt nearly a year ago just before we began selling our old house, but packed it all away when we were moving and have not really been motivated to complete it. Today I thought I would get it done! I was not as hard as I had imagined and I quite like the result!

I have used strong and colorful fabrics mainly Kaffe Fassett prints, but also some Amy Butler. For the back I used a Philip Jacob's print.

Phew, Confetti Quilt finished!

Phew...I  just finished Dylan's quilt.  I always feel so relieved once a quilt is finished.  When I start the quilting process it feels like it will never end, yet it always does!  

This quilt was made using Japanese fabrics and Recess by American Jane for Moda.  It was bought as a kit, called Confetti.  I love the colors and all the little cars, animals and trees.  For the backing I used a fabric that I bought from IKEA which I found was just perfect for this project!

Half Way There!

I am slowly getting there with Dylan's quilt.  Hopefully tomorrow I can piece the top together and start quilting!

It's Autumn - serious sewing ahead

I just love start of Autumn!  Australian summers are usually long and very hot and I just love the cool change.  To me it reminds me of Sweden, I love the seasons changing, and especially from hot to cold.  Nothing better than sewing whilst the rain is hitting kitchen window, smell of coffee throughout the house and music on!   

Today I'm cutting fabric for a new quilt, this one is for my son Dylan who loves sitting with a blanket in front of the TV at night.  I will use some japanese prints and also some American Jane Recess fabrics.  

Dress for Sale in my Etsy Shop

I have just added one of the dresses to my Etsy Shop. 

Mia was my model for the photo shoot!

Another Day, Another Dress

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I decided to make another one of these dresses, I think I might put one into my Etsy Shop and keep one for Mia. 

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A Dress for Mia

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Today I made a little dress for my daughter Mia.  I used one of Sandi Henderson's patterns called Claire.  It was the first time I have used any of her Portabellopixie Boutique Patterns and I must say it was so easy to follow with step by step color photos to guide me through.  

Fabric used for this dress was from Tanya Whelan's Darla collection which is just to gorgeous!  

Mia is staying at her grandparents tonight, so I will have to wait till tomorrow to see that it actually fits!  I'm sure it will, I just hope she will like it!