Denim Bags

I know there has been a lack of blogging, but I have been panicking and sewing for Upmarket next weekend. In between the toy and hat sewing I have been working on some new bags.
Now I must get back to the panicking and sewing.

A-line Skirt

I can't believe I didn't have a basic A-line skirt pattern that I know fits me. Last night I took the Barcelona Skirt pattern by Amy Butler and a copy of Sew What! Skirts and drafted one.
I used some quilting fabric from Spotlight which I think would be a bit too thick for quilting, but is just perfect for skirts and sewed away. I needed a few darts at the back, changed the shape a bit and added a facing. I traced a copy onto thick non fusible interfacing.

Now I have the perfect for me A-line skirt pattern. Six more to go and I'll have one for every day of the week.

Pink Quilt

The binding is done on this baby quilt. Made from strips of Daisy Chain by Amy Butler and some plain pink cotton. It measures 31.5 inches x 36 inches (80cm x 91cm). In the shop now.

Alien Giraffes

I had so much fun making one of these for Softies for Mirabel that I made three more.
And then these little friends appeared.

They will all be here soon. Or if you are in Perth and want to see them in real life I will taking some to Junior Upmarket on November the 15th.

Softies for Mirabel

It feels like ages since I made one of these little creatures. The original Hector is much loved by Grace and it is always a major catastophe if he is missing at bed time. So I thought I would make one for Softies for Mirabel. A great cause and organised by the wonderful Pip. Thanks Pip!

Half Finished

It has been the week of the half finished project.
Some more bubble quilting on a quilt which just needs binding.

Some of these little creatures which just need stuffing.

A quilt all cut out using Rouenneries by French General.

Piles of fabric to be made into dresses for the girls.
And in big news it seems we have sold our house and bought a new one!

Books

I have been trying to sort books. They keep mutiplying. The state of the dollar against the pound and shopping at the Book Depository isn't helping.
In other news this week:

Linda of Craft Apple is putting together a list of Independent Pattern Designers.

I was stung by a wasp twice last night. Will remember to check pyjama pants for wasps after they have been on the line from now on.

Thinking about Christmas and getting nice wooden toys.

Received some new felt from Winterwood.

Using the new felt to work on doll's faces.