Saturday, December 19, 2015

Eclipse

I wasn't expecting to get the quilting finished today. There was a quiet few hours however in the middle of the day.
This is where it gets exciting! Just the border left. Should be completed tomorrow. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Op Shop treasure


It has been a great week for Op Shop treasure! DD came home with  a reportedly 100 year old Australian made ukulele. 
 I found two Royal Albert 'American Beauty' plates to go with the trio on my dresser. 
DD brought me a fabulous book on Vikings by Neil Oliver. It was A great read! 

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Sewing for Christmas


We will of course be giving books and fun things, but I wanted something home made in the Christmas parcels. 

This is a tiny skirt and top for my grand daughter. I got the pattern from an op shop. I loved the fact that the pattern pieces were carefully pinned together by the previous owner. Nothing missing! 

The neckline of the top gave  me some problems but I think if I were to do it again I would know how to do it better. 



A bandana or three for my grandson, by request.