...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...
lolAnyway..... 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.....
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...and
because I
couldn't stop at one.....I made this one from gingham....
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...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.
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So
that's it from me today..... I
have more stitching projects in the 'cutting out the fabric' stage....its exciting.
Mardi thank you SO much for pattern testing my journal cover for me - and I LOVE your versions SOOO much. AND your cot quilt - my goodness, you are on FIRE Woman. I can't wait to see what you create next - I am SO proud of you xxx Janelle
ReplyDeleteWow, just stunning! Love the gingham journal cover.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Hi Mardi,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are enjoying sewing again and your new machine would be a lovely change from your old faithful...remember when the kids were little we made heaps of tracksuits for them...it was fun...all bright, colorful and patchy from what I remember....take care, luv Donna:-)
Mardi I LOVE your quilt!!!!!The colours are mazing!.......id love to have a go at quilting but not sure id be any good....LOL i am however sewing Zoe a dress at the moment....
ReplyDeleteYour sewing is gorgeous Mardi, I've been sewing too!
ReplyDeleteOMG the journal cover is absolutely divine. Yummo
ReplyDeleteLeanne x
GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteMardi i love your journals and your quilt just beautiful.Take care Kerry xx
ReplyDeleteooer very nice stitching
ReplyDeletewhat machine did u get im off in search of a new one this week too
Hi Mardi
ReplyDeleteomg i just love those journal covers, they are gorgeous! were can i get the instructions for them?? i would love to have a go at some.
that quilt is beautiful, i bet Alex and Brent loved it. You will make a great grandparent.
Hope your all well
Love and hugs Lucy xx
Just gorgeous Mardi....I love it all...
ReplyDeletethanks for the blog visit
ReplyDeleteoh i saw your machine and wondered what it was like, has everything i want too. im off today to look for one woohoo!!!
thanks for the comment on my masters double and our new house, cant wait until i live there!
U've got oodles of talent chickie....they look gorgeous
ReplyDelete& such a great teacher u have.
Jxx
Hi Mardi,
ReplyDeletei love your journal covers & I am waiting eagerly for the pattern release so I can make some too. I think they'll make fabulous Xmas presents.
The cot quilt looks gorgeous! and I think a pink or blue one will look gorgeous too.
(I'm gonna go with pink on the bubs!)
TFS
xxTam
So beautiful Mardi - you are a whiz!!!
ReplyDeletewow love your journal covers and wow lookat that quilt its awesome Mardi, your sewing up a storm, cant wait to see your next creation :)
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Mardi :)
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{{{{hugs}}}}
xxtammy