I have spent a couple of days tidying and organising most of my craft supplies. I now have all my fabric sorted into boxes (3 altogether), my threads all in one place and most of my UFOs in 1 (large) box. I also found a few tools (labelling pens, needles, scissors, etc.) that I have bought over the years and not quite taken out of the shopping bags. Oops.
The main thing I have learnt from re-organising is that I have way, way, way more UFOs than I thought I did! Some of them are almost complete, others have just been started and still others are patterns or kits waiting for the right time for me to start them. I will have to update my UFO list over the next couple of days.
I did get a bit nostalgic while sorting everything out. I came across some projects that I started years ago while a member of the Joondalup Embroidery Group. During that time my best friend had her first baby and to honour the occasion I made my first baby blanket. As Sheena had married into a farming family the blanket definitely had to have a farming theme. I can't remember which magazine held the pattern but here are some pictures of Sheena and Rourke with the blanket...
Now that all my supplies are organised I have been able to turn my attention to sewing. I have spent a blissful 3-4 hours this afternoon working on 'Chrissy the Camel' and she is coming together nicely. She will probably have a different name once complete because of the fabric I am using. She is a present for someone so I was hoping to finish her off today. However, I got so carried away with sewing her that I forgot to keep an eye on the time and did not get to Spotlight before they closed to get some more toy fill. Oh well, hopefully I will get a chance to finish her off during the week.
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and a safe long weekend. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Tracy
4 comments:
Hi there, I just popped to your blog from Quilt Kitty's. Welcome to Blogland - I see you are new to blogging,as am I. The baby quilt is gorgeous, the bub looks happy under it! I'll be sure to visit again. x
Brilliant quilt for Rourke Tracy. I did some reorganising over Easter too & doesn't it feel good. Mine was of my ultiple works in progress, each with there own little box. I'd need a box room if I was to do all the UFOs! Tracee xx
Hi Anthea. Thanks for dropping by, your lovely welcome and your kind words about my baby quilt. Cheers, Tracy.
Thanks Tracee, I was very happy with how it turned out (although the back left a little to be desired). I am determined to get some of my UFOs finished this year and I look forward to seeing some of yours at some point. Cheers, Tracy.
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