Dogs In Sweaters

I purchased the "Dogs in Sweaters" pattern from 

Facebook Marketplace a little while ago.....

I had fabric set aside so decided to get going on one 

block!

The poor pup doesn't have his bottom constructed 

properly here...

And he looks far more distinguished with his spectacles.

I've begun quilting it, to make it into a cushion...

and I am loving how it looks!

This photo (above) better shows the blue of the linen 

background.

When I purchased the pattern, along with a couple of 

Elizabeth Hartman patterns,

the lady kindly gave me two 'half' size blocks she had 

no use for!

I'm in awe of her piecing skills...

These blocks are only 9" by 6", with some teeny tiny 

piecing there!

 

    I thought they would make great drawstring bags....

I made my own drawstrings from some leftover binding 

strips.

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Pincushion Parade!

On Instagram, throughout August, 

there is a pinnie (pin cushion) parade every day, for 

those who want to join in!

(#pinnieparade)

I started by sharing this old favourite...

which had me looking through my photos at others I 

have made....

(or been gifted!)

These were all gifts from blogging friends!

 that live somewhere else in the world!

And this one lives beside my sewing machine...

and use it most days!

I decided I should make a couple of new ones too!

I found a couple of small cross stitch panels that I 

won in a giveaway a l..o..n..g time ago!

They were perfect for this quick little project! 

Would you like this one to live at your place?

To celebrate my 7th blog-iversary I'm giving away 

this little pincushion....

If you'd like a chance to win it, tell me, in the 

comments below, about your favourite pincushion....

Did you make it yourself?

What size is it?

Where does it live?

I'll draw a winner in a week!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Testing Times...

Yes, it's that time for all teachers 

in the Southern Hemisphere....

corrections, report writing,

prize nights and transition meetings!

Sewing time has been rather infrequent...

but when I saw on FB 

there was a free Kindle download to be had...

I could't resist!

I had the ideal fabric,

sent by my + and X friend, Carla...

with a perfect name!

It's not that I needed another pincushion!

But the little thread catcher was perfect 

for 'couch surfing sewing'!

I definitely need a place for my loose threads!

It might just save some vacuum time...

which should make Mr PnP happy too!

Happy sewing!

Susan

WIPs Wednesday....

Before I went on my little break

I finished piecing my 

Rocky Mountain Puzzles blocks....

And have decided to use a vintage sheet for backing.

It's a little more pink in real life.

I just need to get some batting organised.....

I couldn't resist making another pin cushion,

from the "Patchwork Please" book!

I added some stitching and 

a little yo-yo in the centre...

And while I was playing, I decided to make  

the Market Bag....

Both these were going to put put aside for 

Christmas gifts.....

Can you tell I love this bag?

I even remembered to put one of my 

labels on the inside!

Aren't these lady bugs cute!

The lining is from Terry's Fabrics!

(They kindly sent me a sample or two!)

 I'm not sure I can give this away!

 I have another project lined up too....

But that can wait for another day!

What WIPs do you have 'on the go'?

Happy sewing!

SUZ

It is better to give....

than it is to receive!

I did some secret sewing recently,

and these are now living with my dear friend Mary.

A covered notebook....

And a wee pincushion,

inspired blatantly copied from what I saw @ 

Nanacompany!

I hope they bring as much pleasure as I had in 

making them....

Now, I need some information.....

Do any of my lovely readers know the name of this 

fabric....

Or where I might get a small piece?

I need about a 12" square to include in my

 Museum Medallion quilt!

I'm sure we could strike a deal!

And I would be eternally grateful.....

SUZ

P.I.F.

To the uninitiated that means......

Pay It Forward!


(which I had totally forgotten about!)

So I was totally surprised today to receive the cutest 


pincushion and key fob 

from Jan!


She blogs over at 

Isisjem

She makes the cutest things....

and uses beautiful Liberty fabrics! 

So THANK YOU! again Jan for your wonderful and 

very 'British'  P-I-F parcel!

*  *  *  *

Now I have to fulfill my side of the "pay it forward"

deal. 

Here's  how it works:

1. I will make a little something for the first 3 people 


who comment on this post. It will be a surprise and it 


will arrive when you least expect it.

2. I will have 365 days to do it in. What's the catch? 

To get a handmade present from me, you have to 

play too! This means YOU pledge to send a little 

handmade something to 3 readers of your blog. It 

doesn't have to be quilty - just handmade.

3. You must have a blog.

4. Once you receive your 

"little something", you must post about your Pay it 

Forward on your blog. 

To keep the fun going - be sure to use the Pay It 

Forward badge. 

So if you'd like to PIF, best the first of three to leave a 

comment on this post and sometime in the (not too 

distant) future, you'll be receiving something 

handmade by me!




And may all your umbrellas shelter you from the rain..

Or shade you from the sun!


Happy days....


SUZ