Friday, November 6, 2009

THIS WEEKS EFFORTS AND A LITTLE RECYCLING

It's another beautiful day in Melbourne. This week a number of things have been attempted in "my room" - some good, some - well, you know how it goes.

I found this old sewing basket in an op show last week for $2. Bits of cane are missing, but I liked the top - it reminded of the auction in "Oklahoma" were the girls make picnic baskets for the men folk to bid on! After ripping out the moth eaten lining and giving it a good wash in hot soapy water it is now pretty and useful.




In case you were wondering, I know in my profile I list photography as something I am interested, note I didn't say I was actually great at it....... another project that is well under way and an early photo is here - I will post the finished piece once it is up on the wall.


As I mentioned in my first post, I have been playing around with different ways to add zips to purses/pouches. This one is done by appliquing the zipper into position - I will keep working on it to iron out one or two kinks - this turned out quite well in spite of the large amount of un-sewing that was done in the course of production.

This is another attempt...
And finally for today, here is one of my personal assistants - I prefer that he assist by laying down quietly somewhere and not interferring or sleeping on whatever the project of the day is - Norman doesn't always follow the rules.

Enjoy the day. Suzann




Tuesday, November 3, 2009

MY FIRST POST

I sit here with my friend Liz http://www.teddlywinks.com.au/, who challenged me to create a blog by the end of September (note it is now November) attempting to do just that. As you will see in the coming months, I love craft/art of any sort. I am currently working on the perfect zip for bags and purses, as well as a small lap quilt and anything else that takes my fancy - I am easily distracted.....so let's make a start. This quilt was inspired by all things "piratey". There are many techniques in this particular piece - applique, machine embroidery, fabric painting, 3D work and of course, embellishment upon embellishment - there is nothing I like better than a bit of bling!!

I look forward to sharing my "stuff" with you.


Sue