Been a while...

It's been a while since I've posted anything here, so I thought I'd have a little catchup...

I had a little break from sewing, but have loved getting back into it over the second half of this year and I recently treated myself to a new sewing machine, which has made a world of difference :)

I started off making a few things like cushions, lavender bags, etc and at some point I finally got round to finishing this Moon and Star cushion that I started making ages ago...although now that I think about it, I'm not actually sure when that was haha, it might have been longer ago than I think ;) I was really pleased with how it turned out though :)

Then my lovely sister and her husband gave me Tilly Walnes wonderful book 'Love at First Stitch' for my Birthday in June and I've been learning to make clothes - very exciting!! I made myself a head scarf and some pyjamma bottoms for my stepdaughter, which I don't seem to have taken photos of...but then I made myself the 'Delphine' skirt!! I'm SO pleased with how it turned out...

When I first looked at the pattern/instructions I thought I would never be able to get my head round it all, but Tilly's instructions are wonderfully written and the photos really help too :) I still can't get over the fact that I actually made a skirt!! I was so lucky with the fabric too - a lovely velvety feel black cotton-type fabric with tiny white arrows, that I found heavily reduced on the remnants table in C&H Fabrics :)

I'm supposed to be making the 'Megan' dress from the book next...but have ground to a halt due to the fear taking over again haha ;) but I'm determined to get back to it soon!

I also made a funky cover for my new sewing machine when I got it a couple of months ago...I LOVE this fabric :)

I'm planning to make lots of lovely handmade Christmas presents this year, so will hopefully be back soon with updates ;)