Wild Ginger

My ideas for the Stash Busters are coming a lot quicker that actual completed garments, so decided I would start with a new jacket using Wild Ginger software.  I only have a little over a metre in this really nice navy linen, so it will be a short jacket, maybe even short sleeves if thats what it takes to fit the material.  I have designed in a plain V neck, and there will be a zip opening, all things to save fabric.  It will be fun later to think up some ideas for detachable collars.  I don't know if I am happy to see that my measurements are almost the same as 3 years ago, damn I really are going to need to start dieting soon.

Stash Busters.  What a great idea from the ASG, something to get me motivated.  All you have to do is sew, sew, sew until September, the only limitation is that it has to be in your stash by March, not to mention it has to be something to wear, or accessorise Oh where to start?

From Little Things Bigs Things Grow

Once again Paul Kelly has come to my rescue and got me of my bum and into my sewing room.  I am always waiting until I have "time" to sew, lets face it this never happens.  So I will use the odd 1/2 hour or whatever and do a little of a project, one day it will finally be finished, instead of staying in my head

Some photos for the previous post

Christmas in July

Hello again, it seems like a long time since I last posted, but you can see from the photos that everyone has been busy.  The donations have landed safely in Christchurch and Sue will distribute them as soon as possible, they have had some really cold  days so they will be really useful.  Thanks again to everyone who has helped, your time, effect and financial help is really appreciated.  I am still trying to come to grips with blogging, I only wish I could have posted a photo of all your great work, oh well you live and learn.

I must admit I am thrilled to see my article in the latest Dressmaking with Stitches.  It is Vol.20 No 7 -Jacket Secrets and has a picture of a model wearing a red jacket.  The ASG asked me to write an article on the earthquake appeal, my original article was twice as long as was printed, so my apologies to anyone who didn't get mentioned.  You can read it on pages 76/77 if you are interested.

Take five minutes to go with the flow

As a beginner quilter I like the easy relaxed method of Lisa Walton.  I decided to sew curvy lines following the outside of the fern.  This was fun but a little difficult due to the large size of the quilt (150 X200cm).  I had just about finished when I realised the importance of laying the quilt on a large surface and seeing if I could notice any interesting shapes I could sew.  So take five minutes and see if there are any shapes that appeal.