Fru Blomgren's Angels

Really enjoying this new machine of mine - it's a dream to sew and embroider with.

Under the Needle - Pixie Willow Pouches

Couple of zipped pouches - design by Pixie Willow on Etsy. Instructions confused me a little yesterday when making the smaller size but all figured out when making the larger size today.

Mug Quilt

Sometimes nothing goes to plan – started this mug quilt with a Fru Blomgren design and finished it today. 

May your day be filled with joy and laughter!

Had to change tack so many time as I kept making daft mistakes – my mind must be elsewhere at the moment.  Anyway, it will catch the coffee cup drips as I'm ready for a fresh coaster.

Garment Sewing for Me

I've worked out that the last garments I made for myself would be maternity wear when expecting Rachelle...  About 24 years ago. 

This is an experiment to see if it was still possible to knock something together using quite patchy central, and blurred peripheral vision.  It was slow waiting for things  to come into focus but overall I'm pleased with the results.  Fit is a bit neat so there's a choice of diet or make a bigger size.

Shopping is probably the quickest way to expand the wardrobe, but it was fun having a go again.

Just the hems to do now.

Fru Blomgren June Contest

My entry for the June contest. Cut it a bit fine this month, been busy and no sewing done. Lucky I had some Denim already embroidered so used that and a recycled zip to make my Foxy Pillow.

Front

Rain = Sew

Rainy day = Sewing day

Mr Fox and Kan-ye the seagull, destined to become a cover for the overlocker. Recycled Denim and leftover fabrics to match the sewing machine cover.

Fru Blomgren May Contest

My entry - Recycled Denim.

Cover for my reserve/caravan machine. Looks loads better than the cheapo plastic effort it came with.

Love this designer, especially the Frida Kahlo inspired sets.

Transformed an old pair of Tim's raggy jeans, plenty left over to make their overlocker a cover.

Front

Whimsical Dog

Love the whimsical dog.  Design from Titania Creations. Turned my test stitch out into a cushion for the caravan.

All assembly done on the overlocker.  Haven't used it since we moved house 4 years ago and with all the dust and renovations wasn't sure that it would still work.  Gave it a good clean up, rethread and a drop or two of oil and it's fine.  Don't think a service would go amiss as it must be well over 15 years old and never had one.

Whimsical Dog Design