Sunday 8 January 2012

I Love Sewing

Just before Christmas I spotted this little decoration in a shop and it had to come home with me. I think it will look good in my sewing room against the red wall.



This week I have been working on a little bit of secret sewing. I cannot show you the whole thing as it is a sample for Barbara Chainey's new pattern book which will be out later this year. Hope the stitching will pass muster. Thank you Barbara for sending me pink fabric.

Edit - the stitching won't be appearing in the pattern book, just the patterns. Barbara will be using the samples to show what the patterns look like made up.



I have also been catching up with the border blocks for Dancing Dollies. This pattern is a delight to do and the colours are just so cheerful. The dollies are still awaiting to make their debut but all in good time.



One more house to add to the collection. There is no pressure to make one a day which is just as well as I have only made two this week. It uses up the smallest of scraps proving that you shouldn't throw them away.



The other day we went to Dart's Farm Shop and we managed to wander into the alcohol section. As you do. As I turned a corner I gave out a gasp and a ooh in degrees of delight and I heard this voice say " Are you alright Madam?" There in front of me was a little crate with the words RETRO Drinks and my favourite tipple of yesteryear - Babycham. Haven't seen these for years but they are still being made and here in Somerset at Shepton Mallet. So, a few bottles came home with me. Yesterday we had a little drive out to Budleigh Salterton on the East Devon coast and there in a Bric a Brac shop was a Babycham glass. Perfect. Quite a collector's market for vintage glassware. Hmmm, Cheers.



Happy Stitching, hic!

Love Shirley.

14 comments:

  1. I'm sure your stitching is going to pass muster. It looks pretty much perfect to me. I love your second little house, especially the Christmas fabric you've used. So cute!

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  2. Wow, you work for Barbara Chainey, i'm impressed !
    Your DD blocks are very cute, and if you want, I will be very happy to make tiny houses for you along the year.:) XXX

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  3. You really are showing your age now Shirley - Babycham!! Very impressed that you are making samples for Barbara Chainey, can`t wait to see the finished item. Am especially looking forward to seeing the rest of the dancing dollies.

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  4. Your quilting stitches are very even and I am sure will be very well received. Love the new decoration for the sewing room and the blocks for the DD quilt. Cute house and you seem to have progressed quite a few projects - well done. Take care.

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  5. Love your border blocks for Dancing Dollies very pretty! I also love your "I Love Sewing" rack...that is going to look great against a red wall.

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  6. Oh dear am I showing my age too?? I'm of the babycham era and one of the highlights of family holidays was driving past the factory and seeing the deer! I'm not sure exactly where it is though??

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  7. The little hanger is gorgeous - what every good sewing cave needs! It sure looks like you have been busy, cant wait to see your Dolly's debut :-)... oohh imagine seeing your handwork in print - looks like a lovely project.

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  8. Lovely stitching Shirley! Cheers!

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  9. Great stitching!
    Love the sewing machine hanger too.

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  10. Lovely stitching on Barbara's sample.Is the decoration purely ornamental or does it hold keys etc? I think you would be horrified if you saw the sizes of scraps that I throw away. Ah Babycham - misspent youth and all that.

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  11. Babycham hey it takes me back to my time as a barmaid in Fleet Street. Not sure you could get it here. Your stitching is amazing I wish mine was half as good. Looking forward to seeing the dollies dancing.

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  12. That little sewing machine hanger is a great find. Can't wait to see your little secret project, your stitching is beautiful.
    You have been keeping a good pace with your various projects and looks like you are enjoying them too.

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  13. Ohh.. love that white wire sign..:O)) SEW PERFECT!!!! :O)
    And soooo godd to see you sewing.. and lovely things as always.. love your colour choices!!!

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  14. What a sweet sewing machine. I'd say your quilting will be perfect and don't use the magnifying glass which you probably do. I've missed your blogs, so am catching up while spending the rest of the winter season in Florida.

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