An inner ear virus has left me dizzy and not working:( So frustrating...still one bright thing look what turned up in the post this week..
A fabric stash booster subscription gift from Molly Makes magazine. Now I really want to get this bug gone and get up to my workroom...but I can only stand up when hanging on to a wall! Not fair and fun...The irony is I was working on pieces based on funfair rides - feel like I've done all the spinners!
As promised here's the front view of the badge!
and a different colourway!
Hope you like them:)
The big machine is working, I'm sew happy:) I have been making up lots of button brooches
here is a tantallising glimpse of the backs! More pic's to follow in daylight!
I'm hoping to make 20 or so each week and sell them via galleries and Folksy shop. They are made in batches of six so they're quite special.. more designs to follow.
I've also made stitched admission tickets today..again pic's to follow. But it's been so cold in the attic and my little gas heater ran out yesterday. I was starting to freeze up there and there are only so many jumpers one can wear and still be able to move limbs:)
So tempted to book a holiday in the sun..but I'm the only one in the house with a passport and I can't see a solo trip being well received by the rest of the family! I'll just have to dig out the thermals and keep making sunny seaside scenes....
Oh dear ...trying my hardest to finish stuff but now two machines are playing up and I think that, like children and animals they sense your frustration! Stopped for lunch so we can all think about our behaviour and make amends:)
This is how far we got...
More little love bugs appearing - but currently refusing to have wheels:(
And hear appears to be a pier...Not sure if its the stickyness of the soluble fabric or the tension thats causing problems here:(
Still on a cheerier note I did find this Horrockses gem...I've made clothes from curtains before but not from a duvet cover! Still their blog says they might start re doing dresses that would be perfect...especially for us Lindy Hoppers:)http://blog.horrocksesfashions.co.uk/
Oh well better go and sweet talk those machines now...
Why is it so hard to finish what you started! I've been looking round the blogs and its (sort of) good to know its not just a me thing:) So this is the week when I'm going to get things done;0 watch this space! I've had a great start(!) to the new year but so far I have 5 unfinished pieces...one a day this week?? Can I do it? That's my challenge.
I came back to my funfair ideas after having a wee break to do some landscape commissions..the piece I was working on didn't look right - too staid and lacking movement - and I couldn't find my sketch plan for it; so I thought I'd just add some more fabric to make the piece bigger and,hopefully, more free. Instead I've ended up chopping the whole thing to pieces and reaassembling! The first cut was a bit nerve wracking but I'm feeling a lot happier with how its going. In fact, I'd better go and do some more stitching now!
(I'm beginning to realise that a little stitching each day helps keep me sweet!)
The wolfish wind is howling down the chimney, the window frames are squawking like frightened fowl and tonight we didn't get round to lighting the fire:( I'm sat with my feet on a cushion to keep away the draughts - floorboards are practical but carpet is getting tempting!
Kids are back at school and I've had my first full day in my work room, I did miss them - just a little! But it felt great to be back at work. I love my job - just need to make it a bit more cost effective!
I will make lots of work this year! British Craft Trade Fair is only a couple of months off now...
Been having fun playing with sketchbook images - what do you think?
I finished off a belated present for my sister today - it's a celebration of her wedding day featuring the church and the barge where the reception was held. I think this idea will go into my Folksy shop as a possible commission idea...
Couldn't quite fit it all on the scanner - but photo's will have to wait for daylight!
Quite a contrast between these two images!
So, nearly ready..I think..Just a bit more sewing to finish and a stand to assemble...and i might try and squeeze in one more lampshade:) The Indoor Craft Market is on the Fish Quay in North Shields - come and say hi - and get Fish & Chips for lunch!
So come along and meet the dogs...
This is Oscar
And this is Fleur
There are more to see too!
I also have some goodies fron the Useful Art Company with my designs printed on them!
I'm planning on having a stand at the Indoor Craft market on Sunday 27th November - come and see me?!
I'll be selling small gifts and Christmas bits and pieces like these
Along with some bits from the Useful Art Company so come and get festive!
I'm hoping it will be lots of fun check out the website/facebook page - there's belly dancing and all sorts!
