Day: 10 April 2008

apron, aprons, bags, craft, planned projects, sewing

A whole lot of planning and not much doing

Three of my close friends have just had their birthday.  All of them are still waiting on their gifts.  At least I have thought about what I’ll make, even if I haven’t started yet!  For Belinda:

A bag in Amy Butler “Nigella” fabric, using Jodie at Ric-Rac’s excellent one hour bag tutorial (although I do suspect that it is going to take me a little longer than one hour to make).  For Rachael:

A reversible apron (I’m doing view A).  I asked Rachael what she’d like me to make her, and she really, really wanted an apron!  It’s so sweet to see someone so excited about an apron.  And for Di:

Um, a bag.  No pattern or fabric to show you yet.  I’m about to test sew a pattern of Nikki’s,  but haven’t chosen the fabric.  It shouldn’t be too hard with my stash!  And finally:

A messenger bag, for, um, me.  Once I finish sewing all the gifts.  The fabrics (other than the denim) are vintage. 

by thornberry
craft, fabric stash, miscellaneous, sewing

Thanks Ravenhill!

Lucky me – I won a giveaway from the lovely Emily of Ravenhill a little while ago.  The parcel arrived this morning.

All the way from Norway, complete with little flag and tied with ribbon in the colours of Norway!  And of course, some chocolates never go astray.  And lucky me, inside the parcel were these goodies:

Beautiful coordinated fabrics, plus some squares of Liberty tana lawn (I adore Liberty fabrics).  And just look at that gorgeous matryoshka ornament!

Thank you so much Emily!  I’ve had a stressful time lately, so your parcel really made my day and restored my faith in human nature.  Once again, I am amazed by the generosity of the crafting community.

by thornberry