I've been busy (not tidying and cleaning like I should be) I've been finishing things and making new things too :)
Want to see?
I finished my Drunkard's Path mini quilt (totally inspired by this beauty made by Michelle I like Orange Too) and it's now proudly hanging in the living room. I'm not sure how impressed my husband is with the new wall art, he hasn't mentioned it at all since it appeared on the wall, but the kids like it, and it makes me happy every time I walk into the room :)
Scrap Vomit is almost finished. It hasn't got the binding on yet, I've just zig-zagged round the edges.
It's the kids' new favourite quilt, and Murphy seems to like it too! I didn't use wadding, just backed it with an old flannel sheet that I dyed kind of wine coloured.
And I'm very proud of this make....
I made myself a Tova! The pattern is now available for download and after months of wishing I had more time to start making myself clothes again, I decided to just do it.
I followed a lot of the tips that Kerry gave during her Tova Sew Along and it came together pretty quickly (about 4 or 5 hours total, including cutting out and taping the pattern together).
It's a bit crumpled in the photos because I have been wearing it all day, but I absolutely LOVE it! I love the little gathered details and it's just so comfy! I used quilting weight cotton (Make Life by Sweetwater for Moda) and lengthened the sleeves so it's warmer for winter.
I'm going to make a Portfolio dress next! And just in case anybody fancies a bit of dress making, This site is doing simplicity patterns for $2.99 just now - I just ordered the Lisette Diplomat Dress pattern and the Lisette Souvenir Top :)
Hope you're all having a good week!
Fiona x
Look at you go mrs! Love the scrap vom, and the tova, and the DP's... So everything really!
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed your last post, didnt realise you werent feeling too good. So glad you're feeling better - and I'm so impressed with all your makes too! Love ALL of it!
ReplyDeleteI love your new top, it looks fabulous on you!! SV is wonderful, as is the drunken mini! Glad you're feeling better x
ReplyDeleteLook at how cute you are in your new top! What a great make! Love, love love your DP quilt. It would make me smile too! Murphy is huge now! Goodness how time flies!
ReplyDeleteOh your tova is gorgeous Fi! And I love the Portfolio dress too - might just have to add that to my long list of clothes I want to make one day! Scrap vomit is stunning, and I love your wall art (what do men know!). Jxo
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better! The mini is brilliant and it should be hanging on a wall where you can enjoy it every day. And loving the photos of you in the Tova. Looking good - you and the top!
ReplyDeleteWow! $3 for a pattern...that's a bargain! WOnder what the postage is? Off to check it out! Love the Tova and the mini is sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou are AMAZING:))) Love it all!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you're feeling better. Love your mini quilt, the scrap vomit (I have one in the works), your Tova shirt is pretty! And your Murphy is adorable. I have an English Springer Spaniel who is getting old, 14! Thanks for the Simplicity pattern tip.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top, well done! And I love your wall art and vomit quilt
ReplyDeleteOh you are so clever and brilliant x
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better. The top looks great. THe DP wall art looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove the wall art! I also love those 'walking through the room & admiring what I did" times!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that Tova. I have the pattern for a while now but haven't had the time yet to do something with it. I am glad you managed though.
ReplyDeletethat's a lot of prettiness in your post. your tova turned out so well!
ReplyDelete