Runners for Teal........

My daughter in law asked me to make some runners for her daughter Teal's bedroom. The colours of her room are burgundy (sort of) and olive green (sort of).....these are the fabrics I came up with from my stash.

My trusty machine......a Babylock.


I found some green among my stash so we are all set. I have already completed and sent two runners. She gave me specific lengths to go by and so it was easy to adjust the pattern to work with that.


Now to sew. A very simple pattern. You join your colours around a central panel. Adding as many sections as you wish to make the length you want. You then sew together face to face with the backing fabric. Cut and turn.


The colours in person are pretty much the same as the room, I could not get a good light to take the photograph.







Well that's that. I can mail those and make a start on the next project. I want to make a cushion for Teals bed out of the left over fabrics. Then I want to start on some cushions for the porch and deck. Not sure of what fabric yet.



If anyone is interested in the pattern and measurements let me know and I will add that to this post. It is easy, the trick is getting the points right.

Making a Spring Purse.....

This is a simple little Spring or summer purse that I made. No pattern needed. Its not too big so not intended for carrying everything we own. Its light and easy. I am making one for my Granddaughter Reina who wants one and when done I will post it on here. I am going to make several and have fun with the fabric and decorations. It a good way to use up all those Fat Quarters that I have collected. I intend to use some patterns as well and make other bags. I just wanted to try this first.



I pretty much made this up as I went along, so should do better next time. I did French seams so that they are stronger. I also put the handles on and then stitched the fabric across them as a contrast that also strengthened the handles. I was quite happy with how it worked out. Next one I will put a pocket inside I think and maybe make it a bit bigger. Although this one is really the ideal size especially if it had compartments.


Linking with Creative Blog........

Also linking with Ninth street Notions for "Make it Monday"

Also sharing on CraftOmaniac Monday


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Pink Saturday................

I love to try to watercolour, not always very successful but I have found that I find a lot of inspiration from peoples blogs. So it is that I am joining in this Pink Saturday again. This time I am featuring a couple of paintings that I have done. I want to thank How Sweet the sound for hosting the party.



This on the other hand is a quilt I made.





I have not sewn in a couple of years. There has been so much going on in my life (explained on Bluebell Woods blog) but I am hoping to get back to that very soon.
Meanwhile I have a couple more pinkies for you





I made these when my granddaughter Reina was born.

Tristens bear.....................

I was in a hurry with this bear. First of all it was cut out and the head was too small. I sewed it up anyway as it was. Tristen wanted it and kept taking it away before I was done.It is not my best effort. The embroidery stitches are bad, but he does not care, he loves his bear. I have another already cut out and will do that one too. Hopefully doing a better job of it. At least I got it done.......it was one of my January projects. I also completed his 2nd hat. Same as his other one only in blue and brown.

The first picture I was going to do it without the pompom but in the end he looks so darn cute with a pompom so I added one. It reminds me of the poodle pups tails.

Baby Things..............

I made this little jacket for Reina, my last Granddaughter.



I also made this little bear. Its quite a simple pattern but I think its sweet.