Needle book

A few weeks ago I tried my hand at making a needle book, I
have saved the pictures to post at a later stage, but I've been
so involved with the appleblossom bag that I almost forgot to
post the pictures on my blog.
For the needle book I used a rich cream coloured fabric, and
for the extra bits on the inside I used a lovely burnt
orange satin fabric.
This was great fun to do and another needle book is already in
the making.

It's in the bag!

Although it took me almost a week to find pink satin cord in any
of our stores (almost not possible, but it's true)
Instead of finding the pink cord I wanted, I had to settle for
a cream colour.
There is cream cord going right around the edge of the bag (not
seen on the pic)
BUT, the appleblossom bag is finally finished.

The appleblossom crazy bag is now completed, but to my

horror I've noticed that I have no more cream colored satin cord

left - aah well, that means only one thing, I'll have go down town

as soon as possible to invest in that little missing piece that will

lead to the completion of the blossoming little bag.

Appleblossoms

11 Days later, and I'm still busy working on the Appleblossom

crazy patchwork, but I think I will complete the bag over the

week end.

Getting a facelift

The last time I posted an entry, I showed a picture of this unfinished
crazy patchwork with the pretty card in the center.
Yesterday morning I decided to have a closer look, so I made a few
changes, and I removed the cream coloured material that was only
pinned to the bottom of the work, and replaced the cream by sewing
a matching green to the bottom end.
I tried to match the green leaves of the Cherry tree where the
Fairy children are sitting

I have a head buzzing with ideas, but I will keep posting as I go
along with this one particular project.

Unfinished business

I'm all pins and needles , with so much unfinished sewing lying

around - sometimes I really wish I had an extra pair of hands to help me

complete everything that's carefully packed away, and waiting their turn.

Sometime ago I took a fancy to an embroidered cushion cover that I

saw in IKEA.

I went home, made a sketch on a piece of Calico fabric, and started sewing.

It doesn't look exactly like the one in the shop, but similar.

Come to think of it, I could have bought that cushion 20 times over and

over again - because my cushion isn't even half completed.

The problem with me is - the minute I get involved in a sewing project, I

will work like crazy to finish the job, but unfortunately the other goodies

will lie on ice - Must definately change that attitude (First pic)

The 2nd picture shows the start of another crazy patchwork, but

this is the first time I've worked a pretty card into the pattern.

Once I've finished it all, it should look quite pretty.

Due to the pattern on the fabric,I'm hoping that the bag at the bottom

of the page will look a little bitty Indian.

Kokopelli

Kokopelli is a prehistoric deity depicted frequently in ancient rock

art, estimated to be over a 1,000 years old.

Found in the mountains, deserts and high plains of the Southwestern

States.

Frequently shown as a humpbacked flute player, this mystic being has

survived in recognizable form from ANASAZI times to the present.

There is an appealing & timeless quality about Kokopelli which

facinates everyone even in our modern tecnological age.

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Ever since I've laid eyes on this little creature, I have fallen hope-

lessly in love.

Here are a few pics of the little flute player that I've appliqued on

a needle book, the other one is a case that can be used for reading

glasses.

Happy Easter to you all.

Let me introduce you to the Bunny clan, I made this bunch some-

time last year, and only decided to take a picture last Christmas (you

will see two glass angels in the background.

Although some of these rabbits are tiny, it is another fun project to do.

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL ! !

All done !

There she is, all done.
This was great fun to do and I'm actually sorry that the job's
completed.
Strangely enough when I took these two pics, there was no glare
on the fabric - as I've said before, it's definately time for a new camera.

Almost there

Now I have completed both sides of the black crazy patchwork
bag, and so far I'm happy with the results.
What I'm not happy about is the glare I keep getting in every pic
I've taken so far - if I think of the time I've spent taking a good
pic, I could have started another project by now, yes, I'm grumbling
about my camera not playing fair!
Mr. CC's wants to get me another, so that I will be able to take real
close up pics.
OK! Enough grumbling for today, I'm off to do the rest of my sewing.

I've been slow in showing you how the black crazy patch

work bag for my friend is getting along, but while I'm still

busy with the final touches, let me show you the bag I made for

her just a little over a year ago.

Here is a pic of the back end. Here it is completed.

Black bag for my friend

Working on a crazy patchwork always gives me the opportunity to play
with all the wonderful colours of the rainbow, but this was indeed
a challenge for me when my friend asked if I could make
a crazy patchwork - with a colour combination of black, brown and
creme.
She also wants a little bit of gold or silver thrown in.
I think she took a fancy to my peacock but she really likes
the handmade roses.
Here is a pic of the top front of the bag.
This last week I've grabbed every opportunity to sit down and
sew, sew and sew some more, and
by doing so, I could finish the front side of the bag.

I do admire the sewing group of Ladies in America, they simply pack all
their goodies together and take off on a boat trip - or spend the week-end
away from home way up in the mountains, not only to escape the daily chores
and duties that binds us and leaves us with so little time to do the things or
hobbies of our choice, but to do nothing other than sew away!

Crazy Bag for Daughter in law.

Mirror mirror on the wall, what's the prettiest colour of 'em all?

Pink!

This is the bag I made for my new Daughter in law, and yes, you've

quessed it, it had to be a pink one!!



Clic on the pic for a better view.

Little bag for my Daughter in law's sister

This is the flip side of the little crazy patchwork bag that I made for my
daughter in law's sister.
When the girl heard that her sister was getting a crazy patchwork bag, she
simply had to have one as well.
It was almost time for us to leave for South Africa, but when I heard
the story of the sister who so desperately wanted a little bag, I put
my sewing skills into top gear and made this for her within
a week of our departure.
Here is a pic of the completed bag.