Once upon a time... I did a lot of sewing, did a 3 year part time course at tafe, was really into it, had my own children's line "Little Grommits" which I sold at local markets. Then not so much for a long time. Just lately I am getting back into it... inspired by pregnancy hormones and my dear friend Tanya, I've decided to give Patchworking a go, which I have never done before {and the results indicate this, believe me!!}
Since this is my first attempt at patchwork, I thought I'd start small with two liners for the double pram that I got from my friend Manon. I got these fabrics a little while ago, they have been waiting patiently for me to pay some attention to them! I got Amy Butler Daisy Chain from here. I thought this material selection was pretty "unisex" but both Mikaela and Nath tell me otherwise. Oh well.
I even had a little helper with the overlocking...she was most impressed with this strange machine...
So far we have finished the one for Joshua. One down and one to go.
I am also making a Change/Play Quilt with the same fabric.
Plus I am making a quilt for Mikaela using Heather Bailey Pop Garden charms. YUM!
I kinda have these all going at once, but only got the one liner finished so far. If you dont look very closely it kinda looks okay. Asides, Joshua and Baby#3 will only make a huge mess on them anyways... cant be too precious about them :) Right? :) Hopefully I'll get a lot more done over the weekend. Will see.
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I think of my Pop often, but especially on Anzac Day... he was a POW at Changi for 3 and a half years... We used to always joke that we came from "strong character"... but that's not a joke, it takes a very strong character to live through such an experience. I think the saddest thing is that his Dad died while he was still MIA. My Pop was not bitter about his experience, but he did throw all his medals down the back of the yard... we never found them. I love you Pop.
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