A little travel purse.

I loved the linen I used for my backpack so much I made a little purse. 

Watching the tutorial. Working out the zipper pocket.

Hand stitching the binding down.

A pretty flower magnetic clasp I bought in Japan.

It has 2 spaces for cards and can attach a key.

fits in notes and a zippered purse for coins

YouTube is wonderful for tutorials.

https://youtu.be/VexWce4Je8E?si=jmG0DU40wWpYnUGK

Join Chooky on her Zoom Cancer fundraiser

 Everyone knows someone with cancer or has/had it themselves. Why not sew along with friends and join Chooky on Saturday 26th October to fundraiser for Cancer. 

https://chookyblue.blogspot.com/2024/10/zoom-cancer-fundraiser.html

Bag making

 I have been so busy settling Tony in and trying to get into a routine. We are not sleeping well at night so having a few naps during the day. Today was the first day we didn’t have to go to an appointment and no one was visiting.. I haven't sewn on the machine in about 10 weeks. So today was the day I decided to make a bag. I need a backpack for an upcoming trip so I have been searching YouTube. I found some amazing tutorials.

I only need a backpack that packs away small, fits a change of clothes or holds some shopping.

I cannot get out to shop for any extra items so I used what was on hand. 

I had some small wooden rings. They were used instead of square buckles. I found this beautiful piece of striped linen. A great weight so I didn’t need to line it with anything. I didn’t want it padded or quilted.

It can be used as a bag or backpack.

It’s a great size, lightweight and I am so happy with it.

Have a look at this tutorial if you want to give it a go. It didn’t take long to make either.

https://youtu.be/FoTfxQzEzLc?si=FCz-VkWt4mNPqVHc

Exciting news. Tony is coming home.

 Tony is coming home Wednesday. It will be a complete life change for me. I have finished work to become his full time carer. He is not to be left alone at this stage so it will be a learning curve for me. 

This will be a 24/7 job.

He is not happy in hospital, not eating well and feeling a bit depressed. Hopefully things will change once he is home.

Sashiko and Boro work

  I have really been enjoying some hand work in the last couple of months. 

I finished my Sashiko piece

I have also finished my Boro piece while sitting in the hospital with Tony.

I added a different colour, blue, where I used the masking tape dividers.

Then I put in a mustard thread in the centre of these for a bit of colour.

I circled around the fish.. Japanese pyjamas were used in this piece.

My piece is now finished. Now I must decide how to cut it up and what to use it for.

I have really enjoyed stitching this. It was so relaxing and passed away the time so easily.

Keeping busy in hospital visiting hours

 So, while sitting beside my husband's bedside I have been busy tying teabag strings together and knitting.

I have finished one scarf.

And started tying and rolling for the next one. I am tying enough to weigh 45 grams to allow for different size strings, more knots and different thicknesses. This should be plenty.

One scarf is 180 cms long.

40sts knitted on no. 4.5 mm (old no.7’s) needles.

40 grams of yarn/tea bag threads.

The last in CHOOKSHED challenge. No.8

 Well it’s the last number in the CHOOKSHED Challenge. So my No.is 8. A Christmas themed item. I’m not sure what I will do yet but I do need to make a Xmas cushion for my local quilt group Kris Kringle.

Mmmm… I think I have something in mind. Watch this space.