Well, today is my first day off whilst the boys have been on holiday and I wanted to take them to an exhibition at a local museum to see props and models from sci-fi films - tbh - more for me than them -lol as I am a bit of a Star Wars fan:
It wasnt a huge exhibition just to say worth the couple of pound to get in. To stop the moaning about going to the museum I said I'd take them to the local indoor skate park - which was bl**dy freezing -NOTE TO SELF next time - wrap up very warmly and take something to read!!!
Now they cant moan next time I want to take them somewhere when I sat for two hours in the cold for them - lol.
Right enough of my everyday rambling - I'm also here to show a bit of stitchery. I have finally got round to finishing off some completed cross-stitching:
Lastly I had the urge to make a make-up bag at the weekend (as you do). Now my sewing knowledge is basic to say the least but I managed to make a makeup bag - lined and with a zip neither of which have I attempted before!!! without much swearing or unpicking - heres a piccie of the finished item, now I know its not brilliant but for a first attempt I'm quite chuffed:
If you've made it this far - thank you!
Ali
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Love the cushions & your makeup bag is fabulous, hugs Juls x
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm so impressed. I love, love the cushions and the makeup bag. Your sewing is so neat and clean, they look so good Ali. xxx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fab time at the museum :) And wow, your stitching is coming along isn't it? That first cushion is really beautiful. Of course it's all fab, but the first cushion really jumps out.
ReplyDeleteAlas, I can't say where that hessian came from. I picked it up somewhere, so long ago I can't remember where! So sorry.
Have a lovely Sunday xx
Hi Ali,
ReplyDeleteLove your cross stitching - are they Lizzie Kate designs?? They are lovely! I have rediscovered my stitchy mojo recently, I think it may be to do with the nights drawing in! I'm just catching up with my blog and reading blogs, and hope you managed to find a fabric pumpkin pattern. I know its a bit late (sorry!) but heres the link for the one I used : http://homedecoratingideasphotos.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/fabric-pumpkins.html
really simple and quick to make up.
BH x
PS - Kringle candles - almost forgot! They are made by the son of the chap who started Yankee Candle, he sold Yankee a while back and now his son has started this company. I have to say I prefer kringle ones, the fragrances are more unusual and stronger without being cloying.. There is supposed to be a stockist in the metrocentre, but there was one in Consett, in a little gift shop on Trafalgar street I think its called! Happy shopping!
Love your cross stitching. Very nice. And that make-up bag looks great. Lining and zips - that's more than I could do! x
ReplyDeleteWoah! The Star Wars stuff looks awesome! ^_^ Gorgeous stitchery ^_^ Love the Friends Forever one and the make up bag is brilliant.
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A bit late with my comments but I just wanted to say how lovely your cushions look. And the Star Wars exhibit looks like it was a lot of fun!
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