PRACTICE NEEDED!

Went on a course at Rowan Tree Studios at Clovelly yesterday and had a lovely day learning how to free motion quilt - a lot more difficult than it looks and definitely one of those skills that needs practice, practice, practice! Sarah who lead the course was lovely and really helpful.

I have so much African fabric I thought I would take some of it along and try and use that. Hmmm...

Yup, got to work on that! But it was lots of fun and looking forward to trying it on my sewing machine.

Here is the spinning I have done this last week, awaiting a good wash before being wound into balls, probably to be used in weaving.

Think that might be it for a while as got a manic month coming up but... I can but hope!

 

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Started!

At last started trying out different ideas to see if they sell, so almost time to set up the blog to go with it. Have FINALLY decided on a name - look at these cute little tags I made on my silhouette machine though not straight forward and would happily throw it and the printer through the window!!

Made the first cushion to see how to finish it properly and see how it looks. Can't see anything else out there quite like these, but maybe that's because no-one will like them! However, will try selling some of them on Etsy and see what happens.

Front

Back

Made the tags out of bark cloth which is lovely as it doesn't fray! But need to make the text darker and slightly larger I think.

Laid out some of the Shetland tweed offcuts for tomorrow's project!

Also had a bit of a wacky idea of how I can use this book....

And this apron... bought it for a few pounds at a secondhand shop and it is so darned cute!!!

Looking forward to starting that!

And yes, still spinning like crazy - the latest - pretty in pink!

Crazy few weeks ahead so going to make the most of the calm before the storm.

 

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Spinning away

Actually got a few bits finished but am excited as Bryan away next week so less going on with house - though I still need to paint some woodwork EVERY morning!!

So, finished Suzies blanket, turned out better than expected so hope it is useful!

Put together the crocheted squares and getting ready to put the backing on.

Been spinning away in the evenings and trying out mixing the colours of the Shetland roving. First up come the reds!!! Actually got two skeins ready now.

Am playing around with the drum carder as carding by hand is very time consuming and created my first batt from there - bring on the Blues!!!

On the 1st, I got my May calendar page done. Need to put more leaves round top side but almost there!

And today went to the lovely lady at Sew Country near Barnstaple, whose name is Alison. The workshop is the most lovely caravan with views over Devon that are to die for. She taught me how to make a bag with oilcloth and it turned out really well. And pleased with the sewing machine which has had little or no use recently!!

Hopefully lots to blog about next week as I claim back my craft room xxx

 

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