A Gift

Mast N's last years primary teacher has recently had a baby. I decided to make her a little something and this is the result. I used to make these for my kids when they were little.

Sweet stitching....Jane.

Pillow Slips & Cake

I've been doing a bit of home decor sewing lately, making curtains for our bedroom last week and yesterday I thought I'd make some pillow slips, as mine are a getting a bit tatty.

Might have to whip up some more of these.

If you need to bake but you really don't feel like it, this is the cake for you! It a Green's English Tea Cake....yes a packet cake but if you tried it you wouldn't know the difference. I made the variation, Apple Cinnamon Tea Cake...Yummy!!

Sweet Stitching.....Jane.

A Walk On The Dark Side

I stepped out of my comfort zone making these EBCC gifts. Normally I prefer the pastel shades but, being a practical type of person, I though dark fabrics would suit these little bags.

Jelly roll strips make them quick to put together.

Using some leftover scraps I cut out a couple of key tags....Miss J tells me the ribbon is too wide (used what I had) and hubby said he didn't like the black edge....guess you can't please everyone!!
Happy Grand Final Day...Jane.

Shopping

This is my new 'lunch box'...well that's what it's called......

This is what I intend to keep in my new 'lunch box'.....

Not much sewing done on the weekend.....but I found these pastels which had to some home with me.....I had no choice really!!

Sweet stitching....Jane.

Pincushion & Pouch

After having a really nice day yesterday, Spring has returned today bringing sunshine, wind and rain. sometimes all at once!! Though it was a perfect opportunity to finish Pattie Pincushion.

Mr Bunny was created a couple of years ago...the Ipod Pouch I put together on the weekend. Miss J is pleased to have something to cart her Ipod in.

Sweet stitching...Jane.

Lady Crinoline

I've been searching for a little while for this frame........

.....and found it just around the corner at Bear Cottage Crafts!!

Sweet stitching....Jane.

EBCC - September Challenge

Our challenge this month was to create something using nature as our inspiration.

My inspiration is 'Spring'. Yellow for the Daffodils and Freesias, my Camellia which hasn't flowered for ages is pink and green for all the new leaves appearing on our fruit trees!!

A little bit of  lace and a spot of quilting......

 and the table runner is finished! (Will try and get a better pic as the weather improves).

Sweet Stitching.....Jane.