Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Aussie Hero Quilt

When I heard about Aussie Hero Quilts I just knew it was the 'charity' I needed to make something for.  I had seen a finished quilt on the blog of a 'brick' quilt and decided that with all the boyish fabrics I had I would make my own.  I finally finished the binding over the school holidays and printed off my label today.  I was soo excited I just had to go find a nice spot to take photos and went down to the Botanical Gardens to find some rocks. 
 


I am very happy with how they have both finished up and will let you know when they get posted!

School swimming starts this term for my oldest son and wet days for the middle child so I decided to make them each a swimming bag.  I have discovered I don't like sewing plastic!!  Probably more due to the fact that I needed a bigger sewing machine needle and probably need to put something on the plastic to help it 'slip' through the machine better, but it was just a bugger to sew with.  Lesson learned.  And I probably should have made them a little bit bigger but I have made 3 now and hopefully they will last for a few years!

The rest of this week's sewing will be devoted to fixing the MOTH's work shirts and making a bag for Sagala (similar to Scouts) for each of the boys to store all their bits and pieces.

Happy Sewing
Kristy

Saturday, October 13, 2012

I may have a problem . . .

Yep.  I made more hats.  Mum's hat went MIA and my Aunty needed one and Master 6's twin friends had a birthday.  So I made more hats.  Just putting off doing housework really, and the tax stuff.  But the tax is sorted now and the hats got finished in time.
I am loving using the kids toys as models! 

I have also finished the binding on the Aussie Hero Quilt but waiting on some printable fabric to make a label.  I did finish the laundry bag and will post a photo when it's all completed. 

So just a quick update but will hopefully be back at the end of the week with a bit more of a wrap up and photos of the finished brick quilt and Master 1's as well!

Happy Sewing
Kristy