What's on my needles, in my hoop and on the sewing machine

I wanted to do an update on my W.I.P's. I have a few things on the go now that I have finished the wedding sampler. It turned out beautifully but I gave it away without taking a picture. Lesson 1, photo first before wrapping. I would have liked a record of it. It took far longer to finish off than I expected, so many French knots. That's why I love those Dimensions kits they are so detailed they have great designers.


Opps still not finished  my Delphine skirt.

I had some trouble with the waistband but it's nearly finished and I already have fabric for the next.

Knitting next

I've started a small blanket for the chair in the hall. I have already made 2 cushion covers for it but I thought it was lacking something. Photo's to follow of the whole thing once I have finished.

 Made so quickly from A stitch in time by Susan Crawford

Well maybe not so quickly but I'm getting there.

The wedding sampler put me in the mood to make one for my own wedding. It was only 7 years ago so no rush. I fell in love with this design in Crossstitcher magazine by Lucie Heaton

It's a simple folksy style but on 28 count. This is a first for me but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it is (famous last words). I have only just started on this but I'm hoping over the weekend to get some more done in natural light, easier on the eyes.

So that's all for now , I hope to be back with my finished projects soon.

I hope you are enjoying the summer and having some crafty fun outside.

Happy stitching

Tina

love at first stitch Delphine skirt Tilly Walnes

I have brought out Tillys book again.

I have had my eyes on this A line skirt for a long time.

It is just the purrfect shape for my pear shape figure.

I am hoping it works out so I can use it for  a lot of different variations. It could be my go to skirt .

This is my chosen fabric, More of an emerald green than the photo shows. It's got some weight to it but seams to drape nicely. I have no idea what fabric it is ,but I'm hoping it will do a great job. Good for spring with thick black tights and summer with bare legs or natural tights.
Cutting out done. Sewing will have to wait till Tuesday.

Happy sewing
Tina

Tilly Walnes Margot pyjamas

Hi,

I had some fabric left after the cherry dress so my thoughts turned to Tilly and the buttons PJ trousers.

I have a problem with shop bought pj's , being tall the legs are too short. Even when they start long after a few washes they start to turn into peddle pushers. 

                                          So I made these cherrytastic trousers nice and long.

                                      Nice and roomy on the leg, and a good fit all round.

If you make these go with your measurments , I thought they looked too big but no I was wrong .

I'm looking forward to bedtime to testdrive them. I think I might slip into them now ......

Happy sewing

Tina x