Now I will tell you a secret. Today is my birthday...a milestone one... a biggie. Come closer and I will whisper it... today I am (shh...65 years old :-/) I really don't know where all my youth has gone. In my mind I am still thirty something but my body tells a different story. Anyway, I have been saving up and a couple of weeks ago I treated myself to this...
Of course, I had to try it out straight away and I have discovered that I still find it hard to sew a straight line! lol... but below is my first attempt...
Not too bad so I my first make was an obligatory pin cushion so that I don't drop pins and needles all over the floor.
I had a go at making pinwheels thanks to Cornish Chickpea's excellent tutorial. I did manage it, as her instructions are brilliant but I need a bit more practice before I make some good enough to quilt with.
I fancied a bit more felt work too and made these to hang on the Christmas tree. The heart shaped one is stuffed with real Norfolk lavender as well as a bit of wadding, and it smells gorgeous.
I might make more of these in pastel colours and fill them with lavender as they will make acceptable stocking fillers and they are such a pleasure to make.
We will soon be on countdown to the big day, folks. Is anyone having a big get-together? How many do you cater for? We will number just 7 and DD is doing the cooking, bless her. The most I ever catered for was 11, I think, and I remember it being very hard work getting the timing right!
Thanks ever so for popping in x
I am just back also, I am glad to see that you are sewing, it is very addictive, you have made a good start. the bag to hang on a chair back is an excellent idea and I am going to "borrow" it right away. I am constantly scrabbling around for things that have buried themselves under fabric or pattern pieces. I have not given a thought to C Day yet, but I will in the next few days. I just have to find my way round this new system on the lap top. first.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you back, Pam, I have missed your blog. As for the bag 'borrow' away! it's really useful and saves me keep bending
DeleteHappy Birthday to you, I got a toyota jeans machine about 5 months ago off ebay local deals, I am not very good but am getting into it, I will be posting pictures of makes when I have finished them, it is addictive.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the birthday wishes, I look forward to seeing what you have made :)
DeleteHappy Birthday! The felt decorations look lovely. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, they are really easy and pleasant to make.
Delete' sings' ....Happy Birthday to you....
ReplyDeleteAge is just a number....so I keep telling myself lo. Its mine on monday and a new sewing machine is on my list, its really still in the buisness case stage, i need to do a bit more persuading :-)
Pretty fabrics, lovely makes, well done!
Christmas prep starts and finishes this month! I hate busy shops! I have anything from 2-16 at Christmas.
Have a lovely day xxx
Thanks for the birthday greetings, Karen. Hope you have a lovely birthday on Monday. Eeek! to 16 at Christmas though, but well done you :)
DeleteHappy Birthday to you - love the new machine too - I'm OK on straight lines but cant do any more than that - go forward and come back - that's me! Have a good day xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Trudie, at least you *can* sew straight...lol...x
DeleteHappy Birthday! It's my Mum's birthday today - she is 76. I made her a new apron as part of her present, using the new sewing machine I bought for myself a few weeks ago. I've started crafting for Christmas gifts already.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Scarlet's mum! I took a peek and her new apron is lovely, something for me to aspire to! She looks lovely in the photo too.
DeleteIsn't it exciting crafting for Christmas ;)
I just found your blog & will have a good look later.
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday & you have been very crafty, all lovely.
Welcome, MaryJo, it's lovely to 'meet' you.
Deletehappy Birthday. Scary isn't it? I rarely look in the mirror, but when I do I think "Who's that old bird?" as I feel so much younger inside.
ReplyDeleteNice Back to Sewing work. Love the chairback bag idea.
14 to 19 for Christmas dinner here. ( I put a pic in my blog last year) It's not too bad when you have two daughters, a granddaughter and an old friend that know their way around your kitchen and all muck in
Thanks Frugal :) You are so right, it IS scary and CRUMBS! up to 19 for Christmas dinner???? That would be even scarier for me...lol..
DeleteHappy belated birthday! My son and his wife share the same birthdate with you. They get some weird stares when people ask for birthdates for ID verification.
ReplyDeleteGosh, two Scorpios together must make life interesting! Actually, my Son in Law was born on November 1st too. Lots of nice people are ;) lol..
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