Christmas 2024 Sewing

Lots of sewing last November/December.

Had a good sort through my backing offcuts and dressmaking fabrics to make a bunch of clothes for Daisy for a Christmas present.  They were in a variety of sizes using patterns I had sewn for my own children.

Size 1

Size 18 months

Size 2

Size 3

Size 4

Also made a stocking for Daisy to add to the family swag (still waiting for her nametag to arrive),

a May Blossom "Jumbleberry Santa"

new stockings for Daisy and Kurt

and a Mill Hill ornament for each of the little ones.

Also made a Christmas shirt for Vinnie.

Stitchery Sampler

Last year I bought a kit to make Figtree & Co's "Stitchery Sampler" - I love the pieced blocks but didn't enjoy making the orange peel or hexagon blocks and appliqueing them to the background.  The fabrics are "Figtree Shirtings" and are lovely designs.

Also love this backing fabric.

Wasn't sure about which quilting design to choose so left the decision to Karen (Quilting on the Coast).  She used "Wind and Waves" which looks great.

Little sweetheart had borrowed a dress from a friend and wanted me to make one in the same design for her.  We went to Spotlight to choose fabric and she chose something completely different to her friend's plain aqua dress.  Was very happy when I found the glittery navy ribbing in my stash.

Dressmaking

Made a few dresses in January - a couple for me.

Last year my friend Jenny (AngelCake Quilting) and I visited Berry and I bought this beautiful spotted linen at Berry Quilt Co.  This is an "Eva" dress designed by Tessuti Patterns.

I planned to make an "Eva" dress for Jenni but made a mistake when cutting out the lower sections so she ended up with a top to wear over jeans or leggings.

Another "Eva" dress - this time for a friend who sent me some beautiful fabric to make myself a dress.

This is the fabric my friend sent to me - such a beautiful, soft linen from Tessuti Fabrics, made into a "Melba" dress from StyleArc Patterns - I thought this would show off the fabric with the front being cut in one piece.

Another quilt cut out last year was "Picnic" designed by Joanna Figueroa (FigTree and Company).  This is another stash-buster and is quick to make.

The quilt has lots of borders so that's a great way to use up backing off-cuts.

I was also able to make the backing and binding from stash - this piece of blue FigTree fabric was the perfect size for this quilt.

I cut into the "Dwell" fat quarter bundle to make "By the Seashore".

Finished making the blocks last night.  These colours aren't my favourite although I love the navy and pink colourways.

I've joined Thimble Blossoms' QAL making "You Have My Heart" quilt also using Dwell.

These are very speedy blocks to make - 12-1/2" square unfinished.

Forgot to mention - highlight of January was seeing Michael Sheen in "Amadeus" at the Sydney Opera House - phenomenal performance.  The whole cast, musicians etc were amazing.

Went to the "The Wharf  Review" last night - was so wonderful, funny.  I don't know how the actors remember all those words!