Pillowcases

I made the bottom pillowcase sometime last year? and it was so easy (and Master 4 claimed it) that my UFO list has included making another one!  This time I cut 4" strips instead of random widths and sewed them straight onto the backing fabric.  Must say thanks to the lovely Bev from Peggy and Bev's Place for showing me this technique.  I'm really happy that it was cut and sewed in one day - even with the distractions of 2 small boys and the MOTH!  Now that I have neglected housework for too long, this week I will need to get stuck into it.  So for dinner tonight we are off to the shop for chicken and chips!

Happy Sewing
Kristy

P.S - Only 2 items left on the UFO list - one of which will be at the quilter next week!  WOOHOO!!  Then I can make a new projects for 2011 list!

Showing off!

Now I'm just showing off!  After getting all inspired by being around other sewing minded ladies last night, I decided to get stuck into this one today.  For a quilt that was a block a week, it's taken an awfully long time to finish!  I'm not a real fan of triangles and hadn't really sewed many and thought that this might be a good time to challenge myself.  The pattern was from Twiddletails who called it a 'Pinwheel Party' and provided a free block pattern each week.  To make the quilt larger I have added extra blocks which you can probably notice as the 2nd and 4th rows.  I am so happy that it can go off to the quilter next week - this was a big UFO to finish and I'll be even happier when it's quilted, bound and presented to it's new owner!! 

Happy Sewing,
Kristy

Make It Perfect Book

I just had to mention this wonderful new book by Toni Coward.  I have a few of her patterns and they are very user friendly so I have hinted to Mum that I might like a new book for Christmas!!  Anyhow, here's the link

Make It Perfect Book

Things have been a bit quiet on the creative front while I have battled the horrid nausea that comes with every pregnancy.  Hoping it will settle soon as we've now passed the 12 week mark.  I have soooo many things I want to get done before Christmas and now before the baby too!

Happy sewing,
Kristy