I love to sew, mainly quilts and bags. I am 66, married to Fred and have one son, Matthew, who is 27. I enjoy embroidery and applique and prefer to machine piece and quilt my projects. I love my vintage Singer sewing machines especially my Featherweight 222K. I’m enjoying treadling on my 201K Singer and I collect Miniature Sewing Machines and currently have three Essex , one Singer 20, one Singer 40, two Vulcan Miniatures and my latest, a Grain. My love of sewing I believe comes from my Grandmother - I still have the drawings she made for me to embroider on tea towels many many years ago!

Saturday 4 February 2017

SWEET SIXTEEN SEWING AT LAST!

I FINALLY HAD A PLAY ON MY SWEET SIXTEEN!
LOVE IT!

Although I've had my Sweet Sixteen since mid October, I haven't had a play on it as I had fractured my left hand just before the machine was delivered.  I did a very small project to start off with as I still need to be careful with my hand.  This is the front pocket for the Reading pillow.........

READING PILLOW - BIRTHDAY GIFT
CHALKBOARD ROLL FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S LITTLE BROTHER

Reading Pillows are a quick and easy project..... perfect for little readers.  The Chalkboard Roll is one of my "go to" presents for toddlers and pre-schoolers.  I have linked to a version similar to the one I make.  I don't add the chalk pocket.


EASTER SEWING - A TEE SHIRT OF COURSE!

As I need some hand sewing I have started my Easter gifts.  This little rabbit is just so cute and worked up very quickly.  

Brisbane continues to suffer terribly hot and humid weather so not a great deal of sewing to report I'm afraid.  Hoping things cool down in a few weeks but it looks like most of February will be hot.

Happy Sewing!
Cheers from Helen

3 comments :

  1. Such fabulous gifts you've made Helen... look after your hand and go steady...

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  2. Glad you are better!!! And having fun with your Sweet Sixteen!!!! I will live vicariously thru you cause I've wanted one for a long time!!!
    Rachel

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  3. It looks like you have been having fun playing - in spite of the heat. Cute little bunny too.

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