Here are some bits and pieces...........

I have been spending time with family and friends over the past few weeks, but I nearly always have something in my hands to work on. Thought I'd share a few photos.

Beret for an order

Inside so you can see the pattern and the effect on the rim.

Scarflet to match ~ these are now in Chamonix skiing with their owner!



Building the Eiffel Tower!



 Last week I had a 2 hour session with the local Janome dealer, learning how to use the Janome MC350E which school bought last year. Apparently sewing will be a part of my teaching load this year - once we come back from overseas in Term 2 - provided that there are enough students in Grades 7 and 8 who want to learn. Thought I would take advantage of the holidays to borrow the machine and I have had a ball!

My friend Jeannie and I catch up for coffee when we get a chance - this was on the apron  I decorated for her birthday.........

I embroidered this delightful little cupcake on the pocket! 

 Last Friday, Christine and I travelled to Sarah's via Calico Crossroads, for a stitching day. Here are some pics of what we made..................


Christine had completed one little purse earlier and had 2 more stitcheries ready to attach to the purse outside.

 

Sarah chose a printed fabric for hers.



Here's the inside of mine - was quite fiddley to attach the lining.



One side attatched to the zip - fabric range is Blush by Moda

 

The finished purse ~ resting on my new ironing board cover - used this tutorial

I am working on my FIS blocks at the moment as well as some knitting - pics to follow shortly!