Sunday, 20 October 2013

Getting things done

Having worked a 53 hour week last week(very, very tired!) I decided I was going to do nothing strenuous this weekend - just lots of sewing.  So, I have my first FAL finish - a Christmas tree skirt


You may (or may not) remember that I did a tutorial for a summer tablecloth for Abakhan fabrics and Lynne back in the summer: this is the same tutorial but just made Christmassy.  It is now listed in my Etsy Shop.

This fabulous book arrived this week too, and seeing as I was in Christmas mode, I made my first block from the book and turned that in to something Christmassy too


 The block is a bit wonky, due to me not taking enough care (it's called rushing) and not really having enough fabric.  But hey, it's just going to be a little Christmas wallhanging for me, so I don't mind.
The book is seriously amazing, but I think most of you have it already if Instagram is anything to go by!

I have started to quilt my DWR too having finally decided how to finish it off : the HST's around the edge came from my Bee a Brit stingy friends, they were the orphan blocks from my Pineapple quilt, and I think they look perfect here (excuse my pj's!)

 
 And finally these are my winnings from the IG competition that The fabulous Brenda, at Pink Castle fabrics sent to me.  The picture is rubbish, because those yellows are so much more vibrant
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14 comments:

  1. Trudi20 October 2013 at 17:14

    Yayyy for your first finish of the quarter, I need to post mine too! You have been a busy little bee! Hope you managed to rest too!

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  2. Mrs Flying Blind...20 October 2013 at 19:35

    Looks very productive round your way - a long working week obviously does you good!!

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  3. mammafairy20 October 2013 at 19:55

    Far too early for Christmas! But well done for having some finishes!

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  4. Diane-crewe20 October 2013 at 20:00

    well done .. hope you are feeling better and MUCH less stressed x

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  5. Strawberry Patch20 October 2013 at 20:17

    Dwr is just perfect with those hst, so clever of you I did wonder what use you'd find for them!

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  6. Sarah20 October 2013 at 20:24

    Crazy working week! Your tree skirt is lovely, hope it sells quickly for you.

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  7. Canadian Abroad20 October 2013 at 21:59

    I would think that Christmas tree skirt should sell quickly! It is so lovely.

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  8. Leanne20 October 2013 at 22:22

    Lovely Christmassy things, I had Christmas fabric out today too. I love your DWR, the border is perfect.

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  9. Lynz20 October 2013 at 22:52

    I love the stitching on your tree skirt and the sawtooth border on the wedding rings is perfect!

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  10. Katy Cameron21 October 2013 at 00:34

    Glad you weren't too worn out to whip up a few lovelies this weekend :o)

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  11. Judith, Belfast21 October 2013 at 08:03

    Crikey missus! I hope you get some serious time off in lieu for all that overtime!! Gorgeous tree skirt! Jxo

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  12. Annabella21 October 2013 at 10:49

    I don't know how you accomplish so much when working so hard. Lovely makes Catherine :)

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  13. Reene@Nellie's Niceties23 October 2013 at 11:44

    Lots of lovelies going on here! 53 hours, yikes! I hope you get back to more reasonable hours now :)

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  14. moira27 October 2013 at 22:37

    Living your work, c.x

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