Friday, 20 March 2026

A slow week.

This week has been rather slow. On Monday I had taken an annual leave day and had planned to go out somewhere but I was tired and so I decided I would continue sorting my fabrics, thread and other craft related items. I try to keep everything tidy and organised so I can find things easily but recently I haven't always put things away properly when I've finished with them. This results in wasting time trying to find things. I started with my dress making patterns as I'd found a couple in with my knitting. The pattern box was oddly emptier than I was expecting so I spent time puzzling where I'd put them. Once they were located I started on the fabric. I want to make a  couple of dresses and skirts as some items in my wardrobe have been around for a long time (I mean a very long time) and are now only suitable for wearing around the house. It's a shame as they are old friends and so comfortable!  I found some bright red baby cord that is perfect for a skirt so I got the fabric cut out and ready for sewing.



I have also agreed to make a couple of rompers suits for grandson, who is now 9 weeks old.  My daughter wants them in bold bright colours.



On the way home last Sunday we had stopped at my favourite quilt shop, Midsummer Quilting, and I bought some more wadding and a length of flannel for the backing of the blue scrappy quilt.


This is the backing I chose. I have made a start on the quilting but I haven't got very far.

There are always some quilts on display in the shop and I took a couple of photos. Unfortunately there were no labels to tell me who made them.




Having sorted my fabric on Monday I took some time to check out the Japanese style quilt. This is my chookshed challenge for the month. I had ordered some threads and I've now received them so I need to cut fabric and copy the pattern onto it ready for stitching. I'll show you the pattern tomorrow. 

Tomorrow I'm meeting up with a friend to go to the Stitch Festival at the Design Centre . For me this is an easy trip provided there are no problems with the tube. We are meeting at 9:45 so it will be an early start.  I have my list of things I need to complete various projects. I'm going to try and not buy anything unless it is on my shopping list. 

Take care

Lyndsey
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4 comments:

  1. Lin21 March 2026 at 08:05

    Always good to have a tidy and sort. That skirt pattern looks like a good one and I do love a cord skirt. Some beautiful quilts at Midsummer. x

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  2. Jenny21 March 2026 at 20:34

    That's a nice skirt pattern, but I guess you wont be making the mini length? Or maybe yes, worn with black tights? You will have fun making the baby rompers, another nice pattern. Enjoy your trip to the Stitch Festuval with your friend.

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  3. Barbara21 March 2026 at 23:10

    I love that backing fabric you've chosen. It's going to be a fun quilt when it's all finished. Geez. It's been so long since I've done any garment sewing, I'd probably have to reteach myself. It is fun sewing for kids, though. The last garment sewing I did was Halloween costumes for my boys, and that was a long time ago.

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  4. Nikki Moshier22 March 2026 at 16:40

    WOW, your quilt shop has some amazing quilts! What fun.

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