Saturday 16 August 2014

FNSI, secret sewing, zipper purse, 12" block swap & Maple Leaf

Well, on Friday I spent sorting and finishing off a few projects. Some I can show you some I can't......
I am also linking up with FNSI over at
There are quite a lot of great things happening if you spend the time having a look at everyone's blogs. It's very interesting reading and good inspiration. Go on over to take a look.
Firstly, I finished some secret sewing. So I can only show a little sneak of it.... More photos will show up at a later date though...

Secondly, I thought I'd give this little gift a go. All you end is a zip and a length of ribbon. Be happy to do some hand stitching. Mmmmm.... The hand stitching was ok but I'm not sure the time spent on it was worth it. Maybe someone else would think so but I will not be making another one. It is a very cute little purse though. Making it was not my cup of tea....


At the end of the night I started sewing another dishcloth and a face washer. My Kilmore group is getting together on Sunday and we will be working on little items to sell on our trade table at our quilt in and also preparing for items for next years quilt show. So I went through what I had and found lots of little goodies. If anyone at the group wants to make some I will be happy to show them how... I'm sure photos will come later.

My postie bought me a nice little surprise today. A lovely Maple Leaf 12" block from Petah.
Petah was my partner this month in the 12" block swap over at...



13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Jo ,love your sneak peek and i love seeing all the wonderful things you make,well done and see you saturday my friend.xx

Marcy said...

Whew. You sound busy. Great projects!

Christine M said...

Lovely sneak peek, Jo.

Cath said...

Loving the sneak peek and I think the little zip purse is adorable. Where did you get the idea?

Michelle Ridgway said...

Love your secret sewing and dotty purse.

Lyn said...

It is a lovely sneak peak..sounds like you are busy making things for the sales table..

Wendyb said...

loving the secret stitching Jo......looks very Leanne Beasley inspired?? Gorgeous! and that red dotty zipper purse......you had me at red dots!!!!!!! LOVE!!!! You certainly were busy and got lots done. Congrats......because Mr Random Number Picker drew you out for the prize this month!!!!!!! YAAAAAYY!!!! Send me your address and I'll get your gifty out in the mail for you to enjoy! xox sugary sweet hugs
Wendy :o)

Gina said...

Love the look of the secret sewing xx

Kate said...

Your secret sewing looks very pretty. Hopefully you can show it off soon.

Fiona said...

great sewing with you at FNSI..... your secret stitching looks so lovely... sometimes those little projects like that clever little purse can be very fiddly... it's cute though...
Hugz

Rosie said...

Great projects and I can't wait for a better view.

Val's Quilting Studio said...

Looks like you are creating something really cute! Can't wait for the reveal!

Binsa said...

Hi Jo, I enjoyed seeing your little purse...may or may not try it....Hugs O'faigh