Yes!! I have started something new!
Hmmm; somehow I found myself putting my hand up for sewing the shop sample of a new block of the month we are doing at The Country Yard.
How could I resist it? Here was me making a start —
You can see why I couldn't resist!
A few nights later I had two pets snuggled and helping me stitch...obviously they can read!
Here is block one, all completed —
A closer shot —
I find it best to prepare just a few elements at a time.
My other project for the evenings is Michelle's Wings and Pretty Things. I had intended to be working fulltime on this but now that I'm doing the above project as well, I'm alternating them which is working quite well. I've already completed the centre block and just the other night, completed Block One of Border Three (I think) —
In other news, I put stirrups on the bottom of Odie's over-trou —
And while I had the pattern out I made him a pair of pants. I lengthened the body and legs and made it slightly narrower and it should fit him for a while —
Playing around and making a fancy little waist tie reminded me why I used to enjoy making clothes for the kids.
In our house we call these pants 'Truffs' - trousers with cuffs.... a name that has stuck over the years!
I think that's me caught up for now :-)
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Love the two new applique projects... plenty to keep you busy. The best thing about sewing for little people is making adjustments. I worked out pretty early that extending arm and leg length but keeping the cuffs the same meant they usually fitted for double the time, and the cuffs kept them in place.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you started... it's gorgeous...xox
ReplyDeleteCant really go wrong with Anni Downes - you have made a great start. Pretty bird and I love the Truffs! xx
ReplyDeletePretty applique pieces. Oh the birdie is adorable. Great way to solve the pants problem, and they are so very cute.
ReplyDeleteI loved making clothes for my 4 when they were young.
ReplyDeleteYou are keeping busy!!
Can see why you started the new project so pretty as is Michelle's design with the chubby wee bird....
ReplyDeleteNice helpers on your knee while stitching....
Fabulous Truffs you've made for Odie...
I like that whimsical Xmas project
ReplyDeleteI like both of your projects--and of course my favorite one is the Anne Downs one cause of that cute mouse!!!
ReplyDeletelittle one are always fun to sew for--cute truffs!!!
luv, di
Such a cute mouse! Great project!
ReplyDeletewhat a great new project... and a lovely selection of wools to play with. I always love what Anni comes up with... good to see Wings taking shape. Lovely Truffs.... adult ones would be comfortable too! haha
ReplyDeleteHugz
Beautiful new project Raewyn, the first block is beautiful. Michelles pattern is gorgeous too, you have your evenings busy now. The animals look very comfy and settled in there. Truffs is a great name and Odie's new ones look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAnni's new project is beautiful as always...love your progress so far. Chuffed to see another Wings block....looks great!
ReplyDeleteTruffs is a great word lol! And they look so cute on Odie xx
Those Truffs are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for tempting me with a new BOM!!
Well, you are making some awfully cute things!
ReplyDeleteThe shop sample is such a creative, fun Christmas quilt. LOVE the photo of the pets and your stitching, with the comment that the pets can obviously read. That is so cute.
And the "well fed bird"--cracked me up.
Love the name "Truffs", and those are some pretty fancy striped pants! :)
love Anni's new christmas quilt, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteMichelles quilt is looking lovely too.
Lovely to see the first block finished. I can see why you wanted to do it. I was given this same pattern two days ago and can't wait to start it.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas with the pants, too. The stirrups make a lot of sense.
So cute and such well-done stitching. The little mouse is my fav--he's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteYou've got some sweet projects on the go with some very helpful pets :)
ReplyDeleteTruffs is the perfect word for them.
They are lovely new projects. I saw Anni’s original quilt in her shop the other day. I was rather tempted, but thought I’d better be strong. Michelle’s quilt is another great design. I can see why you like making kids clothes too. You do a love job on them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects! The little bird on the spool is so sweet! And who doesn't love a cute little baby tushie? ;-) Beautiful stitches!
ReplyDeleteIt is always so much fun stopping by to see what new and magnificent project you are working on. The other day I was visiting a friend and her husband put this video on that was titled something about all the beauty of New Zealand, as I watched the film I thought of you, my dear sweet blogging friend that lives in this gorgeous land of beauty. It made the film much more personal knowing that I had a friend on the other side of the world that had walked some of the beaches and climbed some of the hiking paths. Isn't it remarkable how blogging has made our lives richer and our world homelier.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family.
Connie :)
Your working on some lovely projects.....
ReplyDeleteAlways exciting to start something new, they look great.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute block! Love the kitty joining in on the stitching fun! Can't wait to see the other blocks, it's going to be a beautiful quilt! xx
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - your stitching projects are SOOOOOO adorable. And I am jealous that you have some critters helping you out!
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