Fabric

 I have been bitten by the Sewing bee bug. I have cleaned my old sewing machine. I have not used it for over 25 years. I'm not even sure I can remember how to thread the old girl but  I am desperate to sew something

I went to a knitting and stitching show this year in March and had a wonderful time getting all the supplies I need, well actually I don't need it at all much more a question of "wantie" (that's what my daughter used to say when she was little).

 I grew up in a household that repurposed  all old clothes .We had rag rugs and  patchwork blankets .Everything was re used .When we grow out of cotton vests I remember my mum would use them as dusters/cloths to clean, they where boiled on the stove for hours. Did your mum boil your socks for hours or was that just my mum. Can you tell she was not a knitter.

Anyway , as I was saying I really don't need any fabric but my goodness a new world has opened up to me. Jelly rolls, charm packs,fat quarters, rotary cutters , self healing cutting mats, rulers. It all mounts up .

I bought these beautiful fabric from a wonderful stall called the Japan crafts .Gorgeous kimono girls, bunnies and beautiful baubles make this fabric such a delight to look at .I chose with no colour scheme in mind. I want a truly patchwork effect.  

                                     Off to another stall for spots and fabric with macaroons.

                                                 Some plains, a few charm packs

I took out my pretty flower pot pincushion , sat on the floor with my new large self healing mat. I like sitting on the floor

I used my new rulers and rotary cutters and I cut out some squares. I struggled at first using a rotary cutter. The right amount of pressure is needed but I got there in the end. Have you spotted my new clover mini iron. I know it is just an iron, something the Mr felt he ought to point out , but it is so handy. It has its own stand and I love it and it will be invaluable when I have to iron the seams for my patchwork passion.

 

I bought some thread in colours I wouldn't normally consider using but I want some contrasting bolder stitching on my patchwork. I'm still cutting as we speak as I am a novice this process is slow but I am enjoying it thoroughly. Ooh, a word of advise do not have a glass of wine when cutting fabric, ha ha  .