Kiltsnquilts' creations

[...] love! I have got a few things planned for my day off tomorrow but I would like to get into my sewing room at some stage. I was hoarding three large bags of fabric that I knew I would never use, last [...]

[...] button on the sleeve tabs and will tie the belt. On Friday I plan to have a tidy up in my sewing room and plan a few new projects. I also want to finish off my two skirts from the August Wardrobe [...]

[...] it doesn't hurt to do absolutely nothing on your day off. I did spend a little time in my sewing room playing around with the new stamp set my Mum and Dad sent out for me, that was after spending a [...]

[...] what to sew or where to start. Whenever my day off rolls around I am determined to get into my sewing room at some stage during the day - but it never happens! I am getting to the stage that I am [...]

Progress hasn't been exactly speedy on my trenchcoat this week - but that's ok. I have managed to fit in small bouts of sewing and have put the lining [...]

I. Have. Finished!!! Woohoo! I have loved making this trench..... I want to make another one!! It took me the best part of the day to do the finishin [...]

[...] I keep asking myself that question and have been since I finished the silver trench. I really can't decide. I think that it is partly because I have so many things I want to do [...]

[...] with this for bands etc. A close up of the hem design. Lastly, a pic of me wearing my silver trench tied. It is still a little crumpled from being in my bag after the weekend. On reflection, I [...]

[...] to my winter wardrobe! Hmm, wonder if I can get hold of any of the $10 a metre Merino from Global fabrics??!!! When these patterns got delivered I had completely forgotten I had even ordered them! I [...]

[...] some photos. Now.............whats next?? P.S. just wanted to add that I am hoping to get to Global Fabrics in Wellington this weekend - so I may have some eye candy to show you on Monday :-) [...]

[...] I was very restrained when I went to Global Fabrics in Wellington - I had limited time before we had to get back to the meeting point and was [...]

[...] My new niece has arrived safe and sound. I was honoured to be at her birth and to be the person to dress her [...]

[...] go, although I don't always think to blog about it! My latest project is a snuggle sack for my new niece or nephew who is due to arrive in about 4 weeks time. I just couldn't resist this beautiful [...]

[...] me a big boost and I intend to finish it today to wear over the weekend when we have our local Quilt Show (we will be there with the shop). I really love the applique on this skirt - it was an idea [...]

[...] at me, taunting me - as fabric does!?! Now it is gone. Work wise we have had our local quilt show which took place over Labour weekend. It is always good to see what the local guild [...]

[...] it all goes together without a hitch. The only thing I am not sure about is what to do with the sleeve tabs. They are supposed to have a buckle on them but I can't find any locally. I may have to do a [...]

[...] had time anyway so may look online. In the meantime I have put a temporary button on the sleeve tabs and will tie the belt. On Friday I plan to have a tidy up in my sewing room and plan a [...]

[...] sooooo young! Where did the last 25 years go?! We are flying to Christchurch on Friday for Labour weekend to celebrate. It will be our first visit to the South Island...can't wait :-) 19 October 1985 [...]

[...] does!?! Now it is gone. Work wise we have had our local quilt show which took place over Labour weekend. It is always good to see what the local guild has been working on and seeing new faces too. [...]

[...] pic. I just love green and purple, it makes me happy :-) This weekend I am away for another sewing weekend at Isobel's. I have got two strip quilts cut out, but I am very tempted to take my skirt! [...]

[...] might be too fussy with one. Here is a close up of the line through the middle. If I have any fabric leftover I think it will make a great bag for a Christmas gift. The second piece I bought is this [...]

[...] . I have also got a charcoal grey knit skirt cut out and waiting, and just need to hem the teal denim skirt I made for the August Wardrobe in a Week (which is too tight!). So...............which one [...]