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I haven't blogged much in May, but it's been a busy month. My husband was home from work for three weeks, so there was much family time and not so much sewing time. I have a few things to share with you though.
I am working on a new tote pattern with some nice buckles and grommets on the handles. I've been carrying this bag for a couple of weeks now to see what changes need to be made. I originally though it was too big, but I love carrying my packages to the post office in it. I carried it to the zoo and with 3 water bottles in it, and the corduroy handles were really rubbing my shoulder so Mike had to carry it and he wasn't thrilled, but it looked fab on him! It needs more pockets inside for sure. I admit that I loved smashing those eyelets a little too much, and some are a bit flat. Fabric: Ty Pennington Home Decor
I am hesitant to show you this quilt top because you may think the design is very odd, and it's a gift and I don't want it to be seen.... but I think I am safe, because I don't believe the recipient reads my blog. Still, I won't mention any names. I love it! It's a wild move for me to do something asymmetrical. My husband is very particular about symmetry so he is not a huge fan, but he likes the colors. I have the backing ready to go and when I do the quilting, I'll blog and share the cutting instructions for this very easy HST quilt top. Fabric: Comma by Zen Chic, Moda.
We did have some family fun. A trip to the Calgary Zoo. The penguins are a fave in our family, and aren't they cute?
They have dinosaurs and cute little boys at the zoo..... I don't think they are real though.
Along with tons of work finishing the basement, putting up fence posts, and shelving the garage, Mike also picked up a screened sun shade for us from Rona, complete with canvas curtains. It fit perfectly on our deck. We spent the day putting it up together. He followed instructions very well. Mike also redid the deck rails, and moved the steps so they were centered in front of the screen zippers. On his next trip home... GRASS and fence panels. I miss grass!
I hope you all had a lovely May. There has been a lot of heartache and pain around North America this month and I hope your families are safe and well. Big Hugs!
I'd love to hear what you've been up to. Thank you for reading,
I am working on a new tote pattern with some nice buckles and grommets on the handles. I've been carrying this bag for a couple of weeks now to see what changes need to be made. I originally though it was too big, but I love carrying my packages to the post office in it. I carried it to the zoo and with 3 water bottles in it, and the corduroy handles were really rubbing my shoulder so Mike had to carry it and he wasn't thrilled, but it looked fab on him! It needs more pockets inside for sure. I admit that I loved smashing those eyelets a little too much, and some are a bit flat. Fabric: Ty Pennington Home Decor
I am hesitant to show you this quilt top because you may think the design is very odd, and it's a gift and I don't want it to be seen.... but I think I am safe, because I don't believe the recipient reads my blog. Still, I won't mention any names. I love it! It's a wild move for me to do something asymmetrical. My husband is very particular about symmetry so he is not a huge fan, but he likes the colors. I have the backing ready to go and when I do the quilting, I'll blog and share the cutting instructions for this very easy HST quilt top. Fabric: Comma by Zen Chic, Moda.
Yay!! I caught up on my Lucky Stars Blocks. Here are March, April & May. I am trying to keep the colours coordinating, but it is hard with so many pieces per block. We'll see how I go, picking fabric is the hardest part of these blocks. Now I need to catch up with my Sister's Ten BOM.
We did have some family fun. A trip to the Calgary Zoo. The penguins are a fave in our family, and aren't they cute?
They have dinosaurs and cute little boys at the zoo..... I don't think they are real though.
Along with tons of work finishing the basement, putting up fence posts, and shelving the garage, Mike also picked up a screened sun shade for us from Rona, complete with canvas curtains. It fit perfectly on our deck. We spent the day putting it up together. He followed instructions very well. Mike also redid the deck rails, and moved the steps so they were centered in front of the screen zippers. On his next trip home... GRASS and fence panels. I miss grass!
I hope you all had a lovely May. There has been a lot of heartache and pain around North America this month and I hope your families are safe and well. Big Hugs!
I'd love to hear what you've been up to. Thank you for reading,
Today I am participating in my first virtual baby shower!!
This is such cool idea! Laura from Craftstorming invited me, as well as several others, to this baby shower for one of my favourite bloggy friends, Abby, from Things for Boys. Abby lives in Australia and her blog is simply AWESOME! Seriously, there is no end to the tutorials and fantastic recipes on her blog. After visiting here and browsing the cute things we've made and mailed to Abby for her shower, please hop over to Abby's blog - you will be hooked!
Welcome to the baby shower!!
This is a complete surprise for Abby, and I hope she will be thrilled that a few of us fellow blog friends from around the world are getting together today to share in the excitement of the arrival of her newest baby BOY! All of the gifts have been sent to Ros from Sew Delicious and she's on her way to surprise Abby with all of these handmade items. Congratulations Abby, enjoy the party :)
And now for the presents, or as they say in Australia - the pressies!
These are the wonderful contributors - please click over to each one and have a look at their gorgeous photos! There will be plenty of photos and details on each blog. I believe there might even be some tutorials in the mix.
1: Baby Change Mats by Ros from Sew Delicious
2: Flat Teddy by Narelle from Cook Clean Craft
3: Handmade Baby Boy Shoes by Janelle from Emmaline Bags
4: Baby Hats by Jenny from Mend and Make New
5: Upcycled Cashmere Baby Pants by Dara from Coffee and Lilacs
6: Nappy / Baby Bag by Jo from Bubala
7: Little Kid Kimono Set by Laura from Craftstorming
2: Flat Teddy by Narelle from Cook Clean Craft
3: Handmade Baby Boy Shoes by Janelle from Emmaline Bags
4: Baby Hats by Jenny from Mend and Make New
5: Upcycled Cashmere Baby Pants by Dara from Coffee and Lilacs
6: Nappy / Baby Bag by Jo from Bubala
7: Little Kid Kimono Set by Laura from Craftstorming
What I am giving:
I made some cute linen baby shoes. These were a first for me and I hope you like them Abby. They... well they didn't work out as I hoped, but are still pretty darn cute. I made them out of indigo linen, and a natural linen with dots, anchors and sailboats. They are lined with white cotton and open up really nicely to get baby's foot in. This is not my own pattern, but one from Lena's Patterns (picture and link at bottom). Her's look so gorgeous in the photo, but mine are a little... crooked. I hope they stay on those cute baby feet for at least one afternoon...
I couldn't send a gift from Canada to Australia with a touch of Canadian culture. This is not a beanie, Abby - I know you will want to call it that - but it is a toque! Canadians wear toques for several months of the year, so we know how to pick them. Well some people do, but I pick mine too large. This was the smallest Edmonton Oilers toque they had, but it's our famous hockey team, so your new baby has to have one. Sadly, over the last few years, they are only famous for losing...shhh!
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Abby, Congratulations to you and your little family on your new arrival. You already have one gorgeous son and I can't wait to see the new baby. Enjoy these special days, every moment is a gift!
Take good care! Now... I need to hop over and see the rest of the presents!!
