Thursday 11 October 2012

Finally, Some Sewing

Today I finally did some sewing. It was a good feeling I must say. I did it in a very relaxed manner. There are no pressing deadlines hanging over my head - yet.

I pieced the back of my Mouthy Stitches tote for my secret partner. It awaits some hand stitching, and some inspiration of what to embroider between the lines, the blue lines that is.


Then I happily pinned, trimmed and basted lozenge shaped English paper pieces. The great EPP going on in the Mouthy Stitches swap spurred me on to get another project going. I particularly liked Annabella's lozenges and she handily linked to Lynne's template for them here. I've managed to make 18 so far. It's a start.


And on top of having fun stitching, I also got good post today. My first Brit Bee block arrived for me from the amazing Judith. The fabulous thing about being in a bee is if you give your fellow members some scope you have the opportunity to receive blocks that you would never be able to make yourself. Really! Just look.


Isn't that star incredible?!!

And I will depart on this happy note, to school runs and dinner making. Never underestimate the joys of the mundane.

Susan

32 comments:

  1. Love that star block.

    Glad everyone is healthy enough to be back in school.

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  2. The star rocks! So does your bag and the EPP, enjoy your day.

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  3. Lots of goodies - your post is a feast for the eyes - love it all! Thanks for bringing a bit of happiness into a wet grey part of the world!

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  4. Adore that star block, where does the pattern come from, do you have a link for it from your partner, it's phenomenal!! Ange x

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  5. Relaxed sewing is the best! That star is beautiful!

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  6. That star is a stunner! Lots of eye candy going on here!

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  7. Ooh, I hadn't seen those lozenges. I've been looking for some new EPP inspiration!

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  8. So lovely! the colors for the tote are great!

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  9. love, love, love those aqua lozenges and that star oh my, what a stunner - happy post indeed!

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  10. The star block is quite breathtaking, and I am amazed and astounded as ever at your work rate!

    Pomona x

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  11. I just adore your tote bag and am so sad it is not for me. That red star is awesome. I wonder if that is some Oh Deer polka dots I see there...

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  12. After a few weeks of crazy, but mundane is a welcome change. Love Judith block. Any chance I am getting your tote?

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  13. Lucky you with that star! I don;t know what to suggest with the embroidery, but I do love the colours of the perle that you picked out.

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  14. Nice to have a sewing day. Fab star from Jude. Di x

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  15. That star is stunning! And I love the colours on your tote - so cheerful.

    Mundane can be good. I've had a difficult year (6 months off work ill, I don't recommend it!) and at the moment, as things slowly get back to normal, I crave 'boring' time. I can't get enough of it!

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  16. That star is fantastic!! Glad everything is starting to get back to normal x

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  17. Looks like your lozenges will be lovely too :-)

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  18. I saw Judiths star on her blog, it is amazing isn't it!
    Love the colours you are using for your EPP

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  19. Nothing wrong with mundane when it involves some quiet sewing and a wonderful star block! Love the lozenges!

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  20. I'm so happy your creative mojo got a workout. Im still hearing crickets over here.

    That star is amazing!

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  21. This post sounds so lovely and calm and easily paced - you deserve it to be this way again.

    That star block is a stunner - gonna be a fantastic quilt!

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  22. So glad you like the star Suz, just sorry I could only make the one. And I hope you don't mind one side being a teeny bit short!! Looking forward to seeing what deliciousness comes of your new EPP! Jxo

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  23. By the look of all the stars being made for you, you are going to have an amazing quilt! Thank you Susan for the mention - I think I am going to rather like your aqua lozenges very much! Oh and the tote is looking great!

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  24. What a fantastic star. Love the aquas in your EPP lozenges. Great to see your mojo is back.

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  25. Holey Moley. That is one beautiful Brit bee star block. And Lurve the colours of your lozenges. Yay for Paper piecing!

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  26. gorgeous post again susan - and i love the tote in your latest post - didn't want you to think i commented because there's a giveaway - especially as i've been very slack in the commenting department!!!

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