I *Heart* Sewing!!

I really do!!! I've been wanting to sew some hearts for ages now (one of the many things on my never ending to-do list!) So, as I talked about in my previous post, I really wanted to sew something today but was really limited without the use of my iron.

The red heart above, well I had embroidered the front & it was pinned with red felt as the backing, all ready to be sewn. It was originally a kit I got in a cross stitching magazine, but the gingham is a PITA to embroider on. & also frays during the sewing process! I was really shocked how quickly I managed to get it done, especially with a crazy 2 yr old who besides climbing on furniture & actually running on the back of the sofa, who kept climbing on my lap everytime I tried to switch the machine on!! Once it was sewn together & hung on my dresser, well, there was just enough time before picking the girls up to sew one more:

This time, I used some gorgeous Laura Ashley fabric, with a little piece of scrap lace ribbon & twine. I also experimented with the positioning of the hole that is left unsewn to turn it. The first one is down the bottom near the point, the 2nd one is near the top. I prefer the look of the first one, although sewing gingham & felt together is a pain.

My lovely Husband bought me a new iron, so fingers crossed some major sewing will be taking place this weekend!!

xxx

RIP My Iron.....................

Had one of those moments yesterday, where I had an amazng idea re a quilt to make. I washed & organised my fabrics with the plan to put the girls to bed last night & spend the evening with my sewing machine, whilst watching a dvd = BLISS!!

Unfortunately, upon our return from doing the afternoon school run, I discovered my iron lying in a puddle of water on the floor. It looks like it was knocked off the shelf (probably by all the uneccessary crap on the shelf- must sort that out!!) & the water tank in it has cracked. Therefore my sewing evening was put on hold until a new iron can be purchased  :-(

Now, I never thought there would be a day where I would mourn the loss of an iron, as I HATE ironning. Well, to be honest I dont actually hate the process of ironning, its actually quite peaceful I just hate the really bad backache I get afterwards!! 

So, instead of making a lovely quilt, instead I will concentrate on some crocheting, & I think I may have some sewing projects all ready to go (cut, ironned, & pinned) Maybe I will get to spend some time with my lovely machine after all!!

Happy Friday!!

xxx

I sewed something!!

My poor sewing machine has been very neglected lately :-(  Someone had asked me to talk them through the quilting process, & I agreed to take photos as a small tutorial. I spent Saturday afternoon doing this, & was left with a patchwork strip. What to do with this strip then?? Make a cushion!!

I was originally planning to use cream cotton to make the cushion. But it just didnt 'pop' enough!! So I had an old pair of jeans to hand, & the denim was the perfect accompaniment to the materials in the patchwork piece. The colours are richer in real life, but the light at the moment is awful, so I cant get a decent photo!!

It's a simple envelope style cushion, & is now living alongside my crochet blanket,brightening up the sofa.

**Happy Days!!**

Is it sad that a simple cushion can bring a ton of happiness??

xxx