coasting about :-)

Well after getting my Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing: 150 Inspired Projects from A-Z through the door I was inspired. I noticed she had a page on making coasters, and I thought with the small bundle of fabric I got I could have a practice on the sewing machine. I can sew straight which was a relief cause I can go on to other projects that I have in mind. I ended up making my own design up, had odd ends of ribbons and used that, then I decided I would make it reversible. so I now have a nice tea coaster to put my mug of tea on. I can look at it and I feel humble cause I did that, it sure is a confidence booster knowing that I designed that. Here are the photos not perfect but something I am chuffed with.

my first sewing book via post

Well it has finally arrived my book and I have had a look at it over 3 cups of tea, I had a lovely teapot off my friend as a Christmas present, so a tea cosy will have to be a future project now. Anyway my book, I like the way it is clear and the step by step instructions are also good, it has covered different sections that is useful like the fabric, explains about the different types of fabrics you can use for your project. also helps you to consider the weight of your fabric and how it affects it suitability for the project and after care that may be required, didn't realise how many different types of fabric there is. Gives you a good idea also what tools is needed to do the different projects and materials needed. Also teaches you how to make a variety of curtains, blinds, bed and table linen and decorative details such as trimmings, fills, pin tucks etc. Will definitely be useful as a reference book in my bookcase :-)



creating my blog

Still waiting for my books that I ordered, why is it when you are waiting for something that isn't for you they come reasonably quick, but when its for yourself takes a bit longer?

I have been creating my design of my blog, and it is being creative technical wise.

Went to the library today, got a Jelly roll quilt book, some lovely designs in their but way out of my level for the time being. Also a book called Nursery Stitch by Rebecca Shreeve, some really cute designs, she recommends to use a freehand foot for the machine as there are some fiddly things to machine sew. tempted to try the fabric toddler book design.

Looking in my sewing machine feet and didn't realise there were so many feet to choose from, to perform different tasks. Well best save my pennies.

Ordered a few more bits for my sewing kit today, It will help me get going with my projects, which I don't know what they will be yet. will keep you updated on that one.