SKULL AND LAVENDER BAG

 Trying to use up test samples from long ago, I came across a lavender piece and chucked it in the hoop and then added sequins, organza, fancy threads and yarns then placed a piece of tulle and stitched.   I didnt mind it, but it looked like a skull, so I found a skull on Urban Threads and stitched over the lavender on cream.   Still couldnt decide what to do with it, so added some more lavender and a few butterflies in gold.     Next I twisted some of the threads I used in the base to make a cord for around the top.   So here we are.....skully business on one side, calm lavender and a butterfly on the back!

The handles have a bit of embroidery detail.    

...and the pockets also have the same detail.  

Sue xxx

 

BUCKET BAG

So this one is made with the leftover hand dyed fabric from the Project Book and then a piece of flower fabric from an Alice in Wonderland quilt I made a long time ago.   The lining is hand painted, using stencils and a hairdressers tint brush.     I swear I sewed this thing three times over - that is the result of not using a pattern - because - why follow instructions!

Sue xxx

PROJECT BOOK/FOLDER

 I've been making lots of panels using thread, sequins, fabric and tulle.   A wonderful way to use up bits that you cant bear to throw away but are technically useless!  I have also now added fancy yarns to the mix, so you can get quite creative, and the machine sews through loose sequins without a backward glance.  As I finish one piece, the shrapnel from that is used in the next piece.    I'm not sure my stash is going down by much though! 

Found a nice hand dyed fabric for the lining and pockets and embroidered some 3D fringe flowers.

I need to finish the zipper pull and trim.   

Sue xxx

DREAMING OF HAWAII

Finished today. Large tote bag with humpbacks, turtles, starfish and plenty of plumeria. Highly over decorated as is my 'style'. If you like it and you want it - $90 and it is a done deal! It has open pockets, it has a zipper secure pocket and a couple of lobster clips to attach your keys to stop them being lost in the great cavern. The back features a quilted pattern of large whale, starfish and turtle and free motion work.

Just how big is it? - 53cm wide x 48cm deep - straps are about 76cm.

Sue xxx

THE ZEN POND

Imagine a Zen garden, but a pond!   No sand or rakes involved.    Move those fish about, add some rocks - keep the fidgeters at the table busy.....create a scene, a moveable tablerunner.     You could also make a childs play mat - let them add buildings with blocks, let the count the flowers.   Possibilities people!!! 

Sue xxx