Now that Christmas is over, I can finally share what’s been keeping me so busy in the past couple of weeks!  Unfortunately, I ran out of time and wasn’t able to finish everything that I wanted – but I got most of my projects done.  I need to write a reminder on my 2009 calendar… start sewing more projects earlier!
I made three “Origami” needlework bags using this fantastic pattern from Quilting Arts TV.  I sewed the bags, wove the handles and my DH made little metal tags to go on the front and back flaps:

It’s just not Christmas without making …read more

Karen asked me a question through a comment – have I actually had time to make any of the outfits I was planning with these fabrics?
Well… actually yes!  I sewed a hoodie from the green faux silk knit – but I don’t have a good photograph of it yet, so that will have to wait
I am quite proud to get this done however:

My DH asked for a shirt with a front placket, buttons & a space for cuff links on the sleeves… and buckles instead of buttons.  Now we won’t discuss how long that particular shirt has been …read more

I’m trying to get my sewing table cleared off (I’m a world-champion stacker!) as well as finishing up some of my UFOs (un-finished objects)
I’m actually doing pretty well!  I’ve got my DH’s new bathrobe done (it needed a belt):

And I got the buttonholes & buttons sewn onto my Dad’s corduroy shirt:

I probably should have ironed the shirt before I took photos – oops!
I still have one more big UFO for someone else to do… but I’ll get it done