KOALA MITTENS

I made these mittens for the koalas that were victims of the recent bush fires.  Will put them in the post tomorrow.  You might recognise the tapes Diane - you gave me this when that well known men's wear store closed, put to good use.

BAGS

I have had fun making these small (and not so small) bags - having a rest from my 1/2 inch hexies (now have over 3,000 joined together).

December Update

Finally finished making the three

projects I purchased at the craft show back in October.  The angel postcard was made for the CQs Christmas swap.

HEXIES

The next milestone reached - 2,100 today!

1006 So Far

A WIP (work in progress) - these are half inch hexies using small bits from my stash, well over 1,000 different fabrics will be in it when finished.  It is a long term project - very portable in the preparation stage.  It is all hand sewn - no glue used at all!  I am joining 7 into a 'flower' and then adding these to the main piece.  Currently it measures 24 inches by 30 inches at the longest and widest points.

Scrap Bowls

At CQs evening group, I shared making these bowls - most watched and three members made one.  I have been making these bowls for years, since getting the pattern from one of my sisters.  Great to use as thread/scrap catchers beside your sewing machine - simple turn inside out to empty.  I have also made them out of Christmas fabric an used as a table decoration (filled with miniature pine cones or sweets) and a much larger one I fill with chocolates!  You can also make them for little girls to store their hair slides, ties, bows, etc - just use pretty fabric and decorate with ribbons, ricrac, buttons, beads, etc.
the two (purple and mauve) are old and in constant use.  The other three were samples I used at the class and have now finished.

Bag Workshop

I completed this Bamboo Bag in the workshop at CQs with Leesa Chandler.  We also made three small items in a half day workshop - a coin purse, tool tidy and pin/brooch cushion.  A great time was had by all with Leesa being very generous sharing her bag making skills with us.