Yay Feb is Done

So happy I have finally finished my February blocks.  Will take a picture and post it in the next couple of days.  My needleturn is not great, but hope it is better as the months go by.

Just glad to get them done. Now onto March.

finally february finished

... I've got my pattern in march ....... so part1 of the pattern is finished ....;and I'm not happy with my applique skills .... I have to refine it ...... but this wednesday I'll get a lesson from a good friend .....

February .... Tick

Phew that was close... Complete with 1 hour too spare :))

Now for March!!!

February is done….!!!!!! …..

February Complete

I finally completed  February's  blocks! After much umming and arhing, I  settled on Suffolk Puffs (Yoyos), instead of the circles!

I chose Cottage Garden threads for the embroderiory used in February  blocks. The colours I selected  are:-
1201 Snapdragon
503 Peacock
1001 Red Carnation
605 Cherry Blossom
710 Farmers Market.

This was my first time undertaking  needle turn appliqué,  once I got the  hang of it, I  began to relax a little. Though it requires vast  improvement,  I am  reasonablely happy with the blocks.

Now to get rady for work. Hugs Sharon

First step !

Ready to appliqué !

I'll be back soon !!

January, pattern, shopping and February prepped.

I was sure I had posted these photos back in mid January when I took off on my holiday, but perhaps I didn't. I got in and prepped January's stitchery. And I was lucky enough to have my pattern arrive before I left as well. 

With my main fabrics taken from my drawer of saving for a special project. I've decided on 2 Riley Blake designs and I'm still not sure about the little moda roll. 

Once in Melbourne the stitching and the shopping for backgrounds began, after about 7 different shops. Yes Chooky I shopped well for all these luscious backgrounds.

I then finished my January stitching. I'm thinking it will be a runner, but saving that completion for another day. I squeezed in a couple of runners as well, teaching a friend how to quilt and bind.

Just a days shopping...this was Milrose cottage in. Ballan Victoria. What an amazing place

And then there was today's, rest and recovery, I've come home from my holiday 2 days ago and spent the best part of it resting from flu like symptoms, today, I've watched 2 movies and managed to apliquick all my January prices ready for a sewing night next week. Feeling accomplished.

And so it begins

So originally I was going to go with Block of Month from The Home Patch but after looking at how much fabric I already own I decided to go with my own stash .... 

So too begin I'm using Floral Gathering Shirtings as some backgrounds and everything else will be from a Midwinter Refs layer cake and the Reds I got in my birthday swap :)) 

So today I'm going to cut my backgrounds , all ready for the weekend so I can sit and stitch .

A Start!

Well... February has arrived!.. and here is what I've been up today....

First had to decide which background fabrics were going where - that did take some time - felt like hours! - and then the cutting started... 

with different fabrics being labeled and ...yes, there is no number 1 - not sure if I'm going to use the one I had planned or maybe look for another one .... am still thinking about it - and it's not one I needed for Part 1..... 

and then the stitching began........

Looking forward to following everyone's progress during the month...... will be back soon!

Happy Stitching

Asta

No yelling at me!

Yes I know, there is always an overachiever in the group :/ 

My February Blocks are done and I promise not to look at this project again for a while.

Pinkie promise

hugs Sharon

Lilabellelane Creations

Done - 10.50pm

Oodles of time left.

I cut most of the fabric this morning before work, finished off the stitchery during lunch at work and then did the applique hearts and made the bag tonight.  No fancy photo shoot.

 

 

I'm pleased to say that all the fabric came from my stash. Some of it has been around for ages.  The fabric on the base is scraps from a kit for a  Santa bag from when Anni first opened "The Home Patch" down in a tiny shop in Keppel Street.  I think it was about nine years ago.

 

I'm sure there will be lots of these bags at Nundle next month.

 

Now I have to look out some fabrics for next month's project.

 

Cheers

 

Janice

True Friends

Love to see how all your bags are turning out.

This is mine. It's been finished for almost a week but I've been waiting for daylight to get some decent photos.

Fabrics are mainly French General.

Front.

Back.

Inside pocket and key strap.

I allways wanted a Christmas bag but never dared to make one.

After seeing Vicki's I think I must have one in time for Christmas this year. 

Pia

February Tote Bag

I'm still stitching away. Nearly finished the stitchery. Here are my fabrics. Hoping to use them in a few of these projects.

Life continues to be hectic, but its amazing what even 30 minutes of stitching a day can accomplish. Would like to get the bag finished this weekend? Maybe.

Been fabulous seeing all the other finishes. Some stunning fabrics. Inspiring me to keep going.

Marg H

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February - one bag complete another on the cutting table

OK, so I noticed on my last post my changes didn't go unnoticed by our chooky, i am so hoping that i don't get smacked, but more changes in the finished item as well.

I know, that February is supposed to be from Red Home by Natalie Bird, but I had purchased the Natalie Lymers pattern to make a friend, because we stitch and drink tea together so the saying was perfect. But neither of us need another sewing keep it all, but well what girl doesn't need another tote bag? I loved the pockets and panels of the tote bag, but I also liked my bag I made last month with the gusset. so yes you'll notice another change. :)

I course I said neither of us needed another sewing bag, yep keeping with my make two motto when giving homemade away, I've traced off two stitcheries.

As I was gift giving on the 13th February, there was no mucking around so I have completed one so far the other is in my hoop still. But all pieces are cut ready to go.

If only I could stop crocheting and get stitching.

Almost 2 completed and I'm happy!

Midway update

My bag ready for quilting.

Instead of front and back I made both in one piece.

The lining is all done ready to put inside whenever.

Guess that will be sometime during the week-end.

Happy Valentine's to all of you.

Pia 

HanD STiTcHinG

As I'm away on holidays I can only do the hand stitching for this bag. I hope I'll be home in time to finish the bag in February...fingers crossed.
But this proves I'm trying Chooky...

February stitching

I've had to drag myself away from my crocheting thus month to get into the stitching this month.

I've modified my project this month to include one of Natalie Lymers patterns on my bag - it's coming along nicely!

Sitting in air conditioned comfort today.
Another hope quilt awaits binding too!

So far in February...

Greetings from Finland!

Stitchery and applique piece for the tote is now done! And I have picked up some fabrics and ribbons...

If you look the stitchery closer, I made few changes: the door and the star are appliqued too.

The embroideries I made with the DMC six stranded thread, color 53 (variegated gray).

Happy Stitching time to you, my SAL Friends!!!!

- Satu -