Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Some Sewing


Well, I've been enthralled by this wonderful book that I purchased recently: Weekend Sewing. If you're interested in her blog, take a look at Weekend by Heather Ross. She recently had a really cool contest where people made sort of "Show and Tell" boards for their ideas for a summer wardrobe using the patterns from her book.


Here is the Oh, So, Cute wrap skirt I made (like the one on the cover of the book)... Of course, it's too small for me... so I may have to sell it or something, or use it for an apron, or something... This photo is a two-fer, because in the background you see my latest home improvement project, the Workroom! It used to be the guest room, but I decided a school/project room is in order since we only have one living area and it already does triple duty, without it being a schoolroom.



Here is a detail of the hand sewn rolled edge hem. I'm very proud of that!
Our latest school handiwork project is a memory quilt of all our firsts here on the farm. I remembered this great article on applique in an old Martha Stewart Baby magazine and got it out for inspiration. We're going to make blocks for all sorts of things, but the first is a block with little hens in the colors of our flock. The second is a block inspired by my square foot vegetable garden. I picked up a few fat quarters at a local fabric store in appropriate colors and got started:

Here's our first chicken:


I can't wait to see it finished!

2 comments:

  1. Cute Melissa! Love the colors in your new workroom! Fun :)

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  2. Yep, me too. The skirt is adorable. I shop for fabric online now. Shabby Fabrics, Marcus Fabrics, Hancock's Paducah is where I got the fabric for the girls skirts I just sent. You are an excellent seamstress just like anything you take up. Can't wait to see your quilt.

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