On time this week! We have a bagathon in keeping with the olympics!

Marisabell's version of "the bag" made with furnishing
fabrics from the Bankrupt stock shop in Newcastle. These bags
are so popular in class thanks to Lynda and Kate's help.

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More bags from Annie pie , part of a collection brought in .
Annie's feeling so much more like sewing these days
a real pleasure to see her.

This is another design by the "bag ladies", Annette 's
fabric of choice is taken from a wool and leather
coat that she no longer wore. The handles will be
 of leather very chic!

Another bag to be gifted at Xmas, print and black
velvet, craft fabrics from Aberkhan make this bag
so very affordable and a beautiful present. A
 classy bag made  by a very cleaver and classy
lady Lynda.

This is Jenny's table runner made from pieces from
a previous project, it has sewn up really well and will
look stunning.

I've made this as a prototype for  Xmas runners, I get requests
for these at this time of year, simple to make from 1/2 sq
triangles.

The first baby overalls that I've made for about 30 years.
As most will know, we have a new baby in the family, the first
for 30 years, Jasmine is so loved, and not at all in need
of clothes but some times great grannies must do things!

Another trial of split 9 patch, all quilted and ready for
the crusts off, the top left block I think would look good
set on point for a table runner, next project?

At last!

Not many pics again this week, so much going on

so many visitors, pat testing , lots of work in

progress.

Annette has completed all her blocks now, she squared them up
and we arranged them  ready to join together. These were all
pinned and photos taken, to make sewing easier this week.

These are Marisabell's place mats,beautiful batiks with
applique and quilting.

This is Kate's quilt, it became quite a puzzle
but with patience and a deadline imminent
all stops out it was finished in time to give as a gift.

This is the finished Dutch Heritage bag. made by
Margaret, quilted at Trading post, and hand finished
 in class by willing hands. Looking so good.

These are cushions by Annie pie, so cute and original,they
were started a few years ago. Recently found again and
brought to class.

Both these pics are of split 9 patch, just done as a trial for
Xmas table runners.

This is my bag in progress, the design is Lynda and Kate's
my contribution was a variation on the top and sides.
 I have a pic later of the finished bag.

This is 1 of three blinds that I'm making for our hall
and landing. Beautiful 100% silk. Made so that
they can be removed simply by attaching with
Velcro.Well pleased! 

Summer sewing.

Summer is here! Changeable weather patterns,  everyone

 in pretty dresses, beautiful fabrics every where, gardens full

of flowers and (weeds.) School holidays and children all

 over the place. Just shows how the weather can dictate

my mood in particular, at this moment I'm loving the

 colours. This week thirteen of the ladies from the group

went to Pan Asia for a buffet lunch, this was a trial run 

for our Xmas party, I can say that it was a success, we 

have booked it for the 8th of Dec.12-00pm. You really

 cannot book too soon for the weeks prior to Xmas.

This is Margaret's bag, another one of Lynda's creations. Lynda
with a Y. of course, you'd think that I would know these things.
Patience is a virtue few possess, as  only Lynda  knows with these
recent bag classes.

Annie pie has been sorting her sewing room in recent weeks.
finding loads of ufo's. these 3 bags are the last of many started
way before the quilting began. 

My friend Margery brought these 4 baby quilts in for a lady,
she may choose 2 as a gift for an imminent birth.

This is my 2nd hunters star quilt, using Liberty print fabrics.
so very pretty .Borders needed, then to sandwich and quilt it.
Quickly, as I have to make some beautiful silk blinds for the
hall and stairs. The decorator works so fast I need to have
them finished so I will take then to class on Wed.