Selvedges !!!!!!!!!

At our last Patchwork day we  all had to bring some Selvedges and some 4 and 1/4 inch blocks. This was one of the designs that we could work with.   The way the blocks are put together is what determines the design. I haven't yet decided what I will be doing with my blocks, but I will have to make a few more so I have enough to play with.   So, don't throw away your selvedges, there are plenty of great ideas out there.
                                                                         

Lest We Forget .......

Decorated Hessian Bags..........

 I have seen so many different ideas for decorating the hessian bags from Woolworths.  Here are a couple of ideas I have come up with using some of those doilies that we have in our cupboards. I made the Rose on my Embroidery Machine and the design is from Embroidery Garden.  The design uses the single petals that are bought in packets of a couple of hundred, and then you just lay them out in a circle and sew around on the bottom edge of the petals, starting from the outside working towards the centre. Covering the petals with some sovly helps with the stitching and stops the petals getting caught up.  I stiffened the doily and then stitched it on the bag around the edge and then hot glued the rose on. I also used some old costume jewellery that I had for the centre of the rose.

                                                                               

Pot Holder.........

 We all made these pot holders at our patchwork group.  A great way to use up some scraps. The pattern says that you sew  the front and back together with the right sides facing leaving a gap for turning.    I decided to do mine a bit different and quilt all the layers together and bind the edges.  It took a bit more time but I really liked the finish.

Easter Gift Bags....

This is a little bit late for Easter but I think they are really cute.I wanted some gift bags for friends we were visiting over Easter, I couldn't find anything suitable in the small town that I live in so out came the craft supplies and this is the result.  Also having limited time I needed something quick and easy.  I had the bags ( I am a bit of  a hoarder) and all the supplies and was surprised that something so simple could turn out so great.  All it took was a bit of my time...............
                                                                         

Easter T Shirt

An Easter T Shirt for my youngest grandson, Cooper.  This is a great design for boys. I got the design from here and it stitched out really well.   I am sure Cooper will love protecting the Bunnies & Chicks.   Happy Easter to all.
                                                                       

Cowboy Quilt..........

I forgot about this quilt I made many years ago for my son, he was in Pony Club .   About 35 to 40 years ago there was not much to choose from in the way of fabric for boys and I was extremely happy to find this cowboy panel.    I never quite got it finished before he left home and got married so I thought I would give it to his son,   Matthew loves motorbikes and is not into horses...My other grandsons are into football and are not interested in it.  I will keep it till someone comes along who loves horses.  Maybe a Great Grandson.........
                                                                             

Riley's Block

This block is called Riley's Block and I decided to use the stripe fabric in different ways to see how it would turn out.   It turned out rather striking I though.  Not to sure what I will be doing with it, maybe the front of a wheelie walker bag.

Angels

Gorgeous boy Angels, they are so cute. I am making one for each of my family for Christmas this year. I always run out of time towards Christmas so I am starting now so I will have plenty of time.. I am also embroidering names on each angel.  This is a In the Hoop design from Embroidery Garden.  There is a little tea light candle in each one and I decided to use  blue and they really look beautiful with a blue tinge.  The angels are very quick and easy to make. They would also make a great gift for a new baby. I will be making girl angels for all the girls in the family.
                                                                         

Baby Towel ...........

This towel is for a brand new baby boy,  When I was given the towel to embroider I didn't really like the colour for a baby,  but as I worked on it the colour grew on me.  It was like a silver grey and under the lights it had a bit of a shine to it.  Again  I used the washaway stabilizer for the backing and loved that it left no sticky residue...... Not sure where the design came from, just one that I have had for a very long time.    I am trying to use some of the designs that I have rather than buy more but it is very hard as there are some gorgeous designs out there.
Welcome to the world Connor!!!!!!
                                                                                   

50th Birthday !!!!!!!!!

I was asked to do a towel for a friends 50th Birthday.  I can't believe that Julie is 50, Time is certainly flying by us.  We worked together many years ago. This design was perfect for her as she loved the odd drop or two. I used a washaway stabilizer on the back and all you have to do is to spray the stabilizer with water and it disappears without leaving any stick residue.  Love that stuff           HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY JULIE
                                                                                 

Pretty Purple Coathangers.....

So gorgeous!!!!!  My first attempt at making these coathangers was a bit disastrous as I painted the coathangers with mod podge and then sprinkled them with purple glitter.  It wasn't very successful as the glitter and the glue dripped off, made a mess and left spaces.    After a few days of thinking about this I thought that if I mixed the glitter with the mod podge and painted it on the coathangers it would be an easier alternative.  It did work and it painted on so evenly  and quickly, a much better idea. With this sort of thing you need to work very quickly as the glue dries very quickly.
                                                                         

Christmas T Shirts

This was a free design from Urban Threads and I decided to make Christmas T Shirts for my sisters grandchildren. Another quick and easy design and I thought that green would look good on both girls and boys.  Check out Urban Threads for some awesome designs..
                                                                               

Reaching Squirrel and Monkey.

I have had these designs for some time and decided to do them for my grandsons last Christmas.
Didn't I have trouble finding silky  shorts for the boys, but after a lot of searching I managed to find some.  These designs are from Kris Rhoades and  the boys had a bit of fun with them, and they  Thad a good giggle. The fish is machine applique and the monkey and squirrel are filled embroidery.  Very quick and easy to do.