Janet teaching us Boro…

 The next day we were shown and taught how to do Boro. I have done this before but did learn some new tips. Laying out my fabrics.

I laid down some painters tape to give me some straight lines to start with but it kept lifting. It didn’t stick very well.

So I replaced it with masking tape. So much better.

This is the aim I am going for. Lots of fairly straight lines close together.

I will also add some curved lines and circles too.

Loved this bag pattern

It is a free pattern here

https://blog.noodle-head.com/2018/10/forage-bag-free-pattern.html

I also like this pattern to that Janet has made. The cross body bag.

Here I am sitting and enjoying my stitching while listening to others chat.

I have quite a few hand stitching projects going on now. These will keep me busy for a while, I mean months….

We all had a great weekend of hand stitching. Once again, Thankyou Janet

Sashiko and Boro workshop with Janet at SPF.

 One of the members from my local quilting group held a workshop for Sashiko and Boro. I love this stitching technique. She organised kits for us and had pop up shop. $5.00 for the kits was all the weekend cost us.

Starting out on my fabric. This will pack a little purse.

Janet’s pop up shop with supplies for sale and many items made by her for inspiration.

The pouches we are making.

Here are the pouches and clothes the group made on day one.

We had a fun group of ladies. Some of these are the ladies I am going to Japan with again soon

I learnt how to sew the seams in to make beautiful corners. I finished this cloth at home that night.

Thanks Janet

Another paper pieced block received

I have received another one of my Hunters Star paper pieced blocks from Janet. 

Janet said she had a hard time with it but I think it is a wonderful job. The fabrics are great too.

Thanks Janet

Paper pieced / Foundation pieced block swaps

This month I was lucky enough to have 2 partners.

These lovely Bow hearts are going to Helen in Queensland

These Atlantic seas blocks are going for a trip overseas to Janet in Canada.

I was a bit out with my points on the 1st block so I thought I'd do an extra for practice.