Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Whats Happening

The past long weekend was just what I needed. Soooo relaxing.   Nothing planned, except an awesome quilt show on Saturday and lots of sewing on Sunday and Monday.
First I sewed up a shopping bag with carrying pouch.  I bought the kit at the quilt show in Pictou.  The bag is reversible.  The hook and ring was included with the kit as well as tracing paper to enlarge the pattern.   






 After that I decided to sew up a quilt top from a pattern that I won in a giveaway last year.   Just a little peeky because I want it to be a big surprise for someone special who just may look at my blog from time to time.  The 2 1/2" squares are from a jelly roll that a friend had cut from her own stash.  Over 5 years ago.  Some of it is Debbie Mumm. 


                                
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RetiredHub was in the Canadian Navy for forty years and he still uses the sewing kit that he was issued when he first joined in 1969.  He got it out today to sew up his favourite working- in- the- yard- pants.  Don't know how well his stitching will hold up since that thread is pretty darn old..almost 44 years.


I am linking up with The Needle and Thread Network, so stop by and check out all the wonderful creating that is going on this past week.