(I told them Gandad wasn't even up to milk the cows yet and sent them back to bed. But it's too exciting being at Ganma's so they didn't last long!)
First wearing of the year of my new (Christmas) t-shirt —
First walk of the year —
First and most decent Fernbird (Mātātā)) photo of the year (and ever). These little-known birds are pretty non-descript but are quite common in the bush areas around us (they're a wetland type bird, I think). They are easily identified by their straggly tail and they appear to struggle to fly and get a decent lift off. And hard to photograph. They have a very cool tk-tk noise which I always enjoy hearing —
First bottling of the year. It's a case of Plums-Glorious Plums around here —
First sewing of the year. Hmmmppfffrrr not so happy about this as it was mending!!
(Farm overalls are too expensive NOT to mend!) (No frills with my mending as they all get thrashed anyway. If I can, I match fabric. No quilting fabric is harmed in the mending of farm overalls!)
First proper sewing of the year -
I'm pleased that the first drawing of the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge was #6 which was my Scrub stitching Retreat project. It's an ideal project to ease me back into my sewing. Plus I want it done before I attend Scrub Stitching again this year.
AND First Finish Of The Year —
This was a cute wee bag by Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched. She put together a kit for us - as you can see it was personalised with 'Scrub Stitching 2023'.
There is no batting in this wee pouch but I decided to put a layer in the bottom to give it a little body. I looked around and saw, lying around, a test sample my Sewing Machine Man made when he serviced my Sweet 16. It just needed a little trimming, and then I inserted it between the main and the lining fabrics —
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Raewyn
lots of great firsts for the year but not the 4.26am early morning wake up.
ReplyDeleteWell done completing your No 6 challenge, look lovely
Lots of firsts and lovely memories too.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish on your bag and what a lovely little bird. Super t shirt. xx
ReplyDeleteNow we know what the bird we heard was, years ago!
ReplyDeleteLove the T shirt!!
The Scrub Stitchin bag is a perfect finish for a first project. One of our grandchildren is also an early riser while his brother definitely isn't! I hope you find more time for sewing this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks to the grands you got an early start to 2024!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun making the Scrub bag--it is sooo cute--
hugs, di
Lots of lovely firsts here, well done! Mmm bottled plums, so delicious. I've never seen a fernbird how lovely that you have some on your property
ReplyDeleteYour bag looks lovely, my needleturn is a bit messy but will do well done in getting yours finished
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Raewyn ... probably NOT the 4.26 am start though!! Absolutely love your new t-shirt. Love the view from your walk - I would never tire of that. I think you bag turned out just beautiful - well done! Yes I have to mend some overalls too - such a boring job but good when its done. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the "First..." of the year!
ReplyDeleteAnd your Anni bag is done!! Well done.
Wow that is an early start to the day! Staying at Ganmas must be very exciting! Great jam make there, love the new t-shirt too, beautiful view from your walk and great to catch the little bird! Uugh!! Mending, I had to mend Davids vest today, he caught it on a drawer handle! Love your bag, well done on the finish.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag with the added buttons. Great finish and early in the month. Good use of the scrap batting piece too.
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ReplyDeleteWow! I have been looking at your 365 days blog and missed this post. A big congratulations to your first 2024 finish! I hope mine gets there too. Just a bit more stitching and then I can cut it out.
ReplyDeleteSome great firsts to start off the new year.
ReplyDeleteSo cute about the grands being excited and up so early.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post of "firsts", but had a twinge of guilt when I saw your Scrub Stitchin' bag. I am dragging my feet, because of my "love" (not) of applique. I may try to pay (bribe) a friend to do that part for me. And I think your idea for the batting in the bottom is excellent!
Your bag turned out beautifully. There will be a nice little collection at show and tell at Baradine
ReplyDeleteYour bag is an ADORABLE first finish of the year. How fun!
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