My secret garden

I was desperate to sew, but a fuzzy, sleepy head 

couldn't cope with anything too taxing!

I bought this printed panel in France...

and knew I wanted to make a cushion.

The outer fabric I purchased at the same time.

The pink spot was in my stash...

And the hand stitching was the perfect way,

to wile away a wintery evening!

These are the sewing related souvenirs

 I purchased while I was away...

Do you think I could find a place to buy the quilting magazines they have in England?

The fabric, in green and yellow, 

reminded me of Australia.

And aren't the V&A scissors earrings the cutest?

Happy days!

SUZ

ps I see I now have 400 followers and over 500 posts- might be time for a giveaway?

Of This and That.....

It doesn't get much more random than this for me....

given that my weeks, at the moment, 

consist primarily of work....

I did pick up another sweet little pair of 'antique' 

scissors,

to add to my growing collection!

Cut out another 72 pieces for Jazz Hands #9.....

and finished up Dasher!

Just not sure where to go with this?

Suggestions?

I also purchased this pattern that I have always 

wanted to make.....

...probably a long term project!

Linking up with Cindy @ Live a Colorful Life....

I hope to be back with some sewing soon....

SUZ

Tuesday Treasure- Vintage Scissors

Are you a collector?

I am a rather casual collector of vintage embroidery scissors.....

This is my entire collection! LOL!

You have to start somewhere I suppose....

This pair are quite delicate...

I bought them in Paris last year!

This pair are only stainless steel contrary to what the impression given in the photo....

I bought these at a market in Victoria last year.....

Quite a bargain I thought, for $5.00!

And this little pair were a present for a birthday a few years ago.

I don't use them, it is just lovely to have a tangible connection to the past.

I do treasure them- head over to Melody's blog for more Tuesday Treasures!

(Now, I have noticed that I am up to 50 followers and this is my 100th post!

So stay tuned for......

A GIVEAWAY!

I just need to get a few things sorted.)

Happy sewing!

SUZ