Well, shock of all shocks, I have actually followed through on something. The last two weeks have been a blur of trips to Spotlight, catching up with family and friends, feeding the baby, and the soft purr of the sewing machine. I have been sewing up a storm at home, so much so that once I forgot to shower and served poor Aaron toast for dinner. I am reminded of the time in my life my Mum discovered quilting, and was so busily making her first quilt to show we ate cheese sandwiches for dinner for about a week. It has become strangely addictive, and I am loving the finished products I am starting to turn out. Don't get me wrong, I have had some severe learning curves to navigate, like the block I had to unpick 3 times and my first experience will bias binding (thank goodness for YouTube), but on the whole I am happy with what's been coming off the sewing bench.
My first project was a hand sewn one. These wee little felt Russian dolls are super cute, and relatively easy to make, though a bit fiddley to cut some of the flowers out. I have given some as gifts, and plan to string some up to hang over Ruby's change table.
They are only very small, about 5cm, and I really enjoyed making them. I have also put a little bell inside a couple, like a little rattle and they are pretty sweet too.
More of my sewing attempts to come!
xx
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