Mixed Bag of Stitching

I did Sol a little bandanna for when we go out 

 he is now one smart looking dog

 Also thought it was time I smartened myself up

 

 I have done this apron for when I am doing my craft stall,

it has a nice big pocket in the front, perfect for notebook, pen, tape measure and business cards.

The apron was pre-made I have three of them, left over from the shop days, all the staff use to wear these aprons I did have the shop names embroidered on them, I had a few spares so thought I would put them to use.

I had a go at stitching on baby socks today with a new frame I have for my machine

spot the mistake?

Yes they are now both left feet socks, still it was only a practise.

I have also been making some lavender bags to add to my stall

just got to fill them now 

I like to have a good mix of items in various price ranges,

these little things are often bought as little gifts.

I am working on some bunting for my stall as well.

will show you when its done :-)

Couple Of Makes For Me

I did this Zebra embroidery design on a T-shirt

this way Martin does not mistakenly take my T-shirts

got a few more blank t-shirts  want to decorate at some point 

I then went on to do a cushion 

Its a practice sample so will end up in the guest room

Still unsure if I like the variegated thread on the leaves.

 

Personalisation And A Wedding

I was making up another couple of cushions for yesterdays craft event

and there was a flaw with the thread 

 Unless you looked very close you wouldn't notice it but I knew it was there

I decided this cushion was to become a sample and personalised it with Sol's name

Springer spaniel was the other I added to the collection

I have a lovely time at the village hall yesterday and have some orders for personalised cushions.

I have about 45 dog designs, I have printed all the images off and put them in a display folder

this way people can flick through and choose the dog breed,

I hope over time to have them all stitched out.

I have been asked to have a stall a couple of other events,

that's a problem, one is in the evening during the week, and the other is an all day event on a week day, it would be very very difficult for me to attend.

Once Martin is up here full time I will be able to do other events,

In the meantime I will stay with the little village monthly event.

I have set up a little Etsy shop as well, although I am not offering to personalise cushions on that yet.

I made a start on another project yesterday.

Barefoot Sandals, I have been asked about them for a bride to wear, I am playing with a prototype

This is the design I am doing 

I have it all stitched out now for the putting together and decorating 

I think they are so pretty

 

 

And More Cushions

I got another couple of the dog cushions done today

I still have lots more designs to do

While these were stitching out on the machine I made up a couple of cushion covers from some of the fabric stash that is in desperate need of being used up

These are 18inch covers and just have a simple envelope opening on the back

I did put them through the overlocker 

to tidy up the seams,

I have a fair amount of fabric that is suitable for cushion covers, I plan to make up lots of covers to take along to the craft fair, I shall sell them off for £3 as there is no real work involved in them.

Working On New Lines

I have been working on some ideas for new lines and did these two today

Really pleased with how they have stitched out 

I am adding them to my craft stall and have posted them for sale on the For Sale page

I have plenty of this fabric and can make to order

I have other designs that I am going to make into cushions.

Nostalgic Sewing

While having no internet at home it frees up so much time

I looked out this pattern the other day, another that has been sitting in the drawer for 7 years

 He was so easy to make up, I am now thinking about making up a few more to add to my stall.

 something else I have been playing with is English paper piecing

after drawing around the templates onto an A4 sheet

I photocopy a load of them and cut them out

 I then tack all my bits onto there paper backing

a nice easy task to do while sitting there in the evening

Then I can piece them together as and when I feel like  it,

nothing to taxing to think about and all very random.

Dont have any plans for it yet, just happy to piece it all together

also another great use for all those scraps I seem to gather.

New Lines For the Stall

A few of the new lines I have been working on for my craft stall

 Katy Cornpecker, had this pattern for years so thought I would give it a try

 More doorstops

 hanging hearts

 Lipbalm Keyrings

 Scarecrow Dangler

A few of the cushions I have done