Sewing....yes....Ive been sewing...

...as I mentioned....I bought a new sewing machine...my old one was over 20 years old...and I hadn't realised just how old and rattly it was. The last time I made a quilt (my citrus crush quilt) I needed to borrow Mums machine....mine didn't have the attachments required....and just wasn't up to such a big job. So....with some more quilting projects on my planning board.....I decided a new machine was a worthy purchase.....poor Ian took a little convincing.. Ive promised him that I'm now over all my 'must have' purchases....although I'm thinking a steam mop for my tiles would be good...lol

Anyway..... I was so excited when Janelle offered me the chance to be a 'pattern tester' for one of her new patterns..... its such a gorgeous design....called 'Thelma's Day out'
Janelle's pattern includes both the most beautiful bag....and these very funky belted journal covers.....so I set to work on making some journal covers.....and they were so easy to create.... (the pattern was so easy to follow)...and the colour combos are endless...
First I made this one from denim.....
...and because I couldn't stop at one.....I made this one from gingham....
...and then....I was still in the mood.....my new sewing machine was purring along....and I was having lots of fun....so ...I made a cot quilt for Brent and Alex
I am planning on making a second one...a gender specific one ....as soon as I know whether to buy blue or pink.
This was my trial run.... my...'see if I could do it' quilt...and...Im pleased to say... that all Janelle's coaching has paid off...I did remember the basics...and it came together incredibly easily.

So that's it from me today..... I have more stitching projects in the 'cutting out the fabric' stage....its exciting.