Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts

Monday, 5 November 2012

The Sewing Shed

Great excitement this week as my sewing shed finally arrived. I bought it at half price on the condition I waited till the Summer season was over and then it would be delivered at the beginning of November.
A base had to be prepared first.

wooden frame ready for cement base

hearts were added by OH at each corner!

Then early one morning it arrived at 7.30am just as I was leaving for work.  I could hardly wait to get back home to see it.

early morning arrival

The pieces were taken through to the back garden, and carefully put together.

one corner three more to go

almost there...

finishing off...
I think they did a great job!
side view on the day I bought it in the Summer
frosty roses

I love the details on these leaves

The cold weather is here for sure.  I can only stay in the shed for a few minutes,   but slowly over the Winter it will get light and warmth, and I will post more photos as things are added to the inside. I feel very lucky to have this sewing shed. So thankyou  Dad, for enabling me to treat myself to the shed. I know you'll be watching down on me from somewhere as I sit sewing in what will become a cosy place, to sew, make things and just be.


Couldn't resist hanging this up!


It's been quite hectic here lately, so I will slow down,  and  browse through the  makes on show at Handmade Monday. There are always great displays from lots of creative people!

Oh yes, I almost forgot! I have a swap partner over at Make And Craft. The very creative Alison at Fiddley Fingers, who also takes part on Handmade Monday.  So  must  get working on that too....

Monday, 27 August 2012

Retro rose quilt border

I've been quilting on my sewing machine today.  I used a sort of spiral effect to enhance the roses. I then decided to use a dark green thread to add around the border, using a leaf design, to complement the flowers.


leaf -edge border
the pattern complements the roses

Tomorrow I am going to the local flea market. Hope I find some sewing goodies !