Just a quick post to show you the latest items to roll off my production line.
There have been a flurry of birthdays lately so I have been kept busy!
I've made Nellie's Sewing Bag before and in the same fabric line too.
This time I changed things round a little bit to make the assembly a bit easier.
The needlecase is another old favourite. I've made this huswife from the book Remembering Adelia by Kathleen Tracy a number of times. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
The pincushion is Petite Gateaux by Fig Tree Quilts.
I needed a quick birthday gift so I stitched this little set from a Chessie and Me pattern Chessie's Fern Pincushion and Fob.
I didn't have the Belle Soie silks listed in the colour key so I just did my own thing with an assortment of threads from my stash.
I finished the pincushion in scissor pocket style using a piece of Nancy's hand dyed trim and the fob is finished with a beaded edge.
Finally a little bit of stash shopping that might interest some of my European readers.
I love Nancy's hand dyed threads and trims and have found a lovely Dutch webshop selling little packets that don't cost too much and postage is very reasonable too.
Here's a picture of what I bought
The little try me kits are so nicely presented. Mine has a chart, floss, hand dyed ric rac, chenille trim, two buttons, a key charm and a small piece of co-ordinating fabric to finish the piece. No affiliation just a very happy customer.
There are some lovely freebies on the website as well
So that's all for now. It is a beautiful day here in Spain. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Thanks for visiting!
Margaret
What lovely gifts you made! You are so amazing -- production line is right. lol! Except it's so obvious that each is handmade with love. A big difference from a production line! Love how the samples come packaged together like that! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteOh, my I am IN LOVE with that pinpillow and fob ~ the tortoiseshell kitty is superb! Just like my Taco!
ReplyDeleteOh Margaret - all your gifts are wonderful - you are so talented xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lovely feast for the eyes, Margaret,
ReplyDeleteGoodness, your needles, whether they be cross stitching ones or machine ones must be smoking with the speed of your stitching.
Everything you make is so thoughtfully put together. The people who receive your gifts must have a great big rosy glow on their faces :-)
I love the Nellie's Sewing Set especially the Remember Adelia huswife and the Chessie N Me set is stunning. I love your finish.
Pretty stash too from this Dutch site - new to me.
BW Angela xx
Oh, Margaret, I'm just in awe of your lovely, lovely work... The pincushion and huswife are gorgeous and I love the little Chessie and Me pieces. That is a designer that I've only recently discovered, but am completely taken with!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be enjoying a lovely Sunday in Spain--we are actually having a bit of snow here today!
Margaret, you make the most beautiful things! I especially love the little Chessie accessories. Thanks for the link to the Dutch website, I can't wait to check it out!
ReplyDeleteLovely work Margaret, lucky folk to be getting such beautiful gifts. That's a nice little webshop you found, I love Nancy's trims too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Spanish weather, I am starting to look forward to September when I will be visiting Madrid!
Dear Margaret,
ReplyDeleteyou are creating wunderful things and gifts. A quite big letter is on the way to spain.
I wish you a sunny week, have a good time.
Hugs
Sigrid
sigisart
Beautiful Margaret. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the little round pincushion and the pussycats are adorable!!!
Vivienne x
Wonderful stitching!
ReplyDeleteI don't live in Europe but will check that shop too. Thanks.
Your stitched gifts are beautiful. I'm sure the recipients will be more than pleased!
ReplyDeleteAll your gifts are fabulous.I don´t know which is better.Congratulations!!
ReplyDelete'Nellies Sewing Bag' is fantastic,,, thank you Margaret! And I am very pleased with it. I have taken a picture of it for my blog,,, but not as good as yours!!! Love the other finishes!! And I'm going to check out that website.
ReplyDeleteAll your finishes are gorgeous - as always...and you put the perfect backing fabric on the scissor fob.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos too :)
Your work is always so beautiful. The colors and fabric choices a lovely. You've had quite the productive weekend -- I've been dealing with paperwork and a sort and reorganization. Now it's done so I can sew. That's my reward.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag set, I especially love that huswif! You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteLove Chessie n Me pinpillow and fob too, they are beautiful!
Enjoy your beautiful day!
Hugs,
You've made some really amazing things recently, love the huswife and the fabrics you chose for it and the bag.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. But that huswife made my jaw drop. So I stuck in a chocolate.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, the gifts you made are nothing short of STUNNING! Just love the patterns and the fabrics... and those samplers. Your photography is gorgeous - just love everything you've made! Now I'm off to visit that webshop - thank you for the link!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful week!
Vikki :-)
lovely..... what a beautiful gift
ReplyDeleteHugs
Susan
Such beautiful gifts you made. I love them all. :)
ReplyDeleteJen
Everything looks so pretty Margaret!
ReplyDeleteLove those little bags of trims. I didn't realise Simone did those and they are very reasonable.
You always choose the most amazing fabrics and then use them to their best advantage. I love that plump pincushion, I'll have to find the pattern for that. It looks really easy, but it won't be for me.
ReplyDeleteYour pin cushion is so beautiful, I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteYour have chosen gorgeous fabric.
You truly make lovely things. I'll have to get that huswife pattern. Love all the nice blue trims. A great color. You have a great eye for finishing.
ReplyDeleteYou really are talented. Your finishings are just stunning. I especially love your Petite Gateaux pincushion. The Chessie's Fern pincushion and fob is so cute too.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Veronica.
Oh my, those gifts are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love them all - bag, pincushion and needlecase are adorable (and made from my favourite fabrics!), and stitched set is lovely!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Lovely works! all so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you, the shop have wonderful stash and the price is great!
Hugs!!
Great gifts, they're lovely & congratulations on finishing Sanctuary, it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteJust doing some block hopping and found your blog!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching and finishing is so beautiful!
Hello Margaret, You always create such very beautiful gifts. You are a very talented lady. Have a lovely week. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely projects again Margaret you certainly have a talent in choosing the right fabrics when you are stitching. You could open a shop with all that you accomplish.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Love Hazel c(uk)
Lovely finishes Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful gifts. Lovely colors and lovely work. I tried to trace the pattern but could not fins out if it was for sale.
ReplyDeleteIt is great to have some gifts on hand. I have just had a shoulder replacement so have one arm in a sling but I suspect I can so some nice easy sewing. thanks for the inspiration.