23 September 2013

Pattern Cutting Course


As I mention before I decided to take another course
This time, not a work related one
I love to learn, and this just came at the right time.
You see:
I have lots of free time, not!!
Always bored, not!!
Why not just fit one more thing?
Well I have started, there’s no going back now
The material arrived today
Feel like a kid in the beginning of the school year

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And the book ….wow…….. let me tell you, it just looks so complicated.
And if you don’t believe me, here’s a sample

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After a days work, some soft stuff to end the day in full
Ouch!!!!!
Actually it looks so hard, but we are in it now
And I’m sure I will get the hang of it …. she says !!
Wish me Luck, a lotta lotta Luck!
I thought I was mad, but not to this extent
Smile x

22 September 2013

Quilt top ready

It has been a busy weekend, and I just managed to finished another Quilt Top.
This one, I used fabrics from Cabbages and Roses which are always very nice
Somehow it reminds me of Laura Ashley
The colours are just nice and soft.

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Love the borders
Haven’t decided on the binding yet

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I am very pleased with this one
Hope you are having a great weekend x

21 September 2013

Simply …..

Do small things with great love !!

Lavender

Work in Progress

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And here is the next project
I did say that there would be some pink …… It’s a nice soft one, with hints of red. It’s beautiful
Have quiet a bit this weekend, nothing like a bit of pressure Winking smile
Need to do two small presents too
So the brain is racing and full of ideas
But it’s the weekend, and it’s just such a nice feeling
Hope you have a great weekend
And I better start with the sewing Smile
x

17 September 2013

The End of my Pink Dream

Well …… well how sad is this?
Finished this beauty
Unfortunately can’t show it properly … but let’s be different and show it ……..differently

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This Quilt was just amazing to make and the feel, perfect for a Princess
Next Quilt ….
Let me tell you that there is some pink too Smile

15 September 2013

Quilting done


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What a joy to make this quilt … so so me.
Can’t wait to see the little girl’s face when she opens this present
Love that Bubble Minky, what a joy to work and Thank You J. for the tip to increase slightly the width of the binding
Really helpful!!
We learn something every day Smile
Have a great week everybody xx

Let’s start the final process …..



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This one is personalised, in each flower there’s a letter
Have a great Sunday x

14 September 2013

Work in Progress


Love it.
100% Girlie

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New beginnings


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Just like Life.
The beginning of something it always feels Special
Have a great weekend everybody
And …. keep Smiling!!!!!
xx

13 September 2013

Dreams

I dream a lot, oh yes I do.

But I’m also an accountant, which means that my feet are on the ground too

So I believe I have the best of both worlds. I dream but I’m also a realistic.
More than four years ago, I had two goals, wanted to learn how to sew or go on a photography course

Somehow, Patchwork came across, in a town very close to where I live

Four and a half years later, I understand a bit, I shall say, I don’t know it all, no I don’t because it’s just so vast, but I feel comfortable, with what I do and what I create. So first goal achieved.
But then it didn’t stop there, last Summer I started a dress for my niece, well, got the pattern, cut the fabric, made a mistake or two, re did it, because I don’t believe on the words ‘it will do’ no, not a great believer at all. Or I do it properly or I don’t.

So that dress is still half way. Something was missing.

If I spent time concentrating on it, I’m sure I could get to the end, but I want to learn properly.

That’s why, next week I’m starting at University of Herts doing the first course of two, Pattern Cutting for Beginners, followed in January by the Intermediate one.

So my niece, hopefully by next summer can have a few dresses ;-)

I am a very Lucky Lady, sure am, to have around me all these courses that I’m sure I’ll have great fun in attending.

The photography course is still on standby, done a small one in London last year, but that area still have lots to learn, mind you, a friend thought that some of my quilt photos were taken by professionals, which they weren’t, so that made me smile.

I still have a big Dream, oh yes I do, and this course will be another step to achieve it.

I seriously just need a big kick to launch myself, and don’t think that nothing has been done about  it.That bit that’s missing  in me,  I’m working on that too, with the help of some lovely people.

So I can’t wait, to learn something new. To do it properly. To feel confident with dress making.

Every day I feel blessed, I feel lucky that I’m going towards my Dream.

And that is what Life is about.

Crawling, walking and running towards your dreams.

I Love Life!!!!!!

8 September 2013

For a Baby Girl

It’s very rewarding to do little things every so often, because you start and you finish so quick.
And you know how much I love the girlie stuff…… sorry boys!!
And I do love these bibs

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Now let’s get back to the ‘big’ stuff
And it’s girlie girlie Winking smile
Have a great day x

5 September 2013

Love is ….

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How can one resist?
To be honest, I didn’t even try
Love it ....

2 September 2013

Using Scraps

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I buy (quite) a bit of fabric, see how that word is in brackets…….. ok I admit. I love fabric
I have a considerable stash, well not as big as I see some in certain blogs.
I love it, and I think the best feeling is when you are doing something, and there’s a change of mind, and voila, it’s late in the day all the shops are closed, but you don’t need them
You have just that perfect match
Somehow……. I sound a bit addicted Winking smile
But ….. as I was saying, I do love to use scraps, you know that already.
I love applique, so combine the two, and it’s a perfect match
And those colours, well what can I say …………..
Can’t wait to mix all those softies Smile

1 September 2013

The End

And this is it!!
The Blue Quilt is now finished
I’m really pleased with it, and I think It’s a very manly one.
I’ve achieved what I wanted

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Now let’s talk Pink Smile
Have a great week x