Working On Wallets...

Brynwood Needleworks - Bryn Wallet Parts

I spent yesterday choosing fabrics, cutting and preparing parts to make new Bryn wallets. Most are cork fabric, but more than a few are all cotton fabric, too. Choosing fabrics is always a fun part of the process.

Brynwood Needleworks - Wallet Parts

 

I'll keep preparing today, and perhaps even begin sewing this afternoon. I'll have at least fifteen wallets when I'm finished with this group, so there will be a real variety of choices for the show. 

Destiny does my embroideries on these pieces, while Jane and I are busy sewing the wallets together. The three of us will have fun working in the studio...especially since it's not going to be particularly warm this weekend. Tag and Bella take turns hanging out with me, too, so that's a bonus. 

Off to play. See you later!

 

If I Ever...

Kaffe Fassett Dear Jane Quilt - unknown

 If I ever...

1. Decide to make another sampler quilt ( I still haven't finished my Farmer's Wife quilt!)...
2. Can bring myself to cutting up my Kaffe Fassett fabrics...
3. Want to make a quilt using 5.5" x 6" squares...

...a Dear Jane Sampler Quilt in these fabrics is what I'll create. 

 

I love this quilt. I love the micro quilting and two layers of batting that bring out the detail in every block. I love how clean and colorful the whole quilt is. I love how everything about it is simply perfection. (Did you just hear me hit the floor in a dead swoon? Yep) I shared it with my Brynwood friends on Facebook, but wanted to share it with you here in case you haven't seen it yet.

I completed my gift for Sunday and can't wait to show it to you on Monday (after it's given to the parents). Today, I'm getting back into my production sewing for the craft show. I'll see you tomorrow...hopefully with some new finished bags to share. 

 

Have a great Friday!

 

Walking AND Chewing Gum...

Brynwood Needleworks - Bread Day

 

I got sidetracked yesterday when Handsome told me we were out of bread. That doesn't send me to the grocery store. It sends me to our kitchen. It was snowing like mad when we got up, so I wouldn't have left the house anyway.

I alternated my kitchen time with studio time, running back upstairs while my dough was proofing. By the end of the day, not only was our kitchen smelling of fresh-out-of-the-oven bread, but I'd also completed machine embroideries for a special project I'll need this weekend.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Embroideries and Fabric

 

Destiny and I ran the embroideries, chose the fabric, and would have completed this project if I'd had one more element that I was missing here in the studio. I'll be running out this morning to get that, and you won't see this again until after it's gifted on Sunday.

 

I'm making this is for the newest member of our family. She is my great great niece. This doesn't make me feel old, as her dad isn't yet 20, and her grandma is only 34. My sister is her great great grandma at 54.  This baby is being Christened on Sunday, so I'll be there to celebrate with her/my family. First, I need to finish this project!