Tuesday 25 September 2012

Crafting Update

Hi All,

If any of you are crafters you'll know that what you PLAN to do and what you END UP doing are two different things.

Following on from my previous post in which I laid out my 'To Do' list, I've only actually completed half of 2 of the original items.

I have cut and pinned the T-shirt re-fashion, but some minor issues with the sewing machine have led to it being 'rested' for the time being.

I have also measured and made a pattern for my chair covers and bought the fabric, but again, issues with the sewing machine have sapped my enthusiasm.

I have, however, completed a couple of lovely little crafts I plan to blog just as soon as I can find the time to sit down for an hour. Things have been a bit crazy in our house recently - we had a toilet-plumbing-related emergency that meant that I had to move out for several days and with all the DIY projects we've had going on, crafting has had to take a back seat.

I have completed the Button Tree and I'm THRILLED with how it's turned out - I can't wait to share it! :-D

I also made a cute little Kilt-pin scarf/pashmina/cardigan pin decorated with charms and buttons. I'll be posting that too.

I still need to blog the Sari-skirts - they turned out beautifully (mostly - I underestimated the friability of the fabric so the pink one is fraying terribly but some 'fray-block' should sort that out).

As it's getting on towards the end of the year, look out for my felt christmas decorations - I started this project last year and have a lovely collection but I plan to make some more as gifts this year. I also need to finish my 3D applique felt christmas bunting for the fireplace so look out for that :-)

As money is a touch light this year (the DIY and plumbing-related emergencies have cost us more than we would have liked) I shall be putting together baskets of home-made confectionery and possibly chutneys (The weird weather has led to a bumper Tomato crop from the Veg patch this year), so I might have a few disasters/successes to share :-)

I realise that my posts are sporadic, but hopefully there should be a boost in content in the not-too-distant future.

Lex.