Sunday, 9 January 2011

Zipping Along!

Ok, this might not look very exciting BUT these are the first zips I've ever sewn. On Friday I had a fun sewing day with Sarah and Vicki. We all worked on a purse designed by Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse.


 Here is one I prepared earlier made from Rural Jardin by French General. I did a lot of preparation before Friday ... there are lots of fiddly bits and pieces in this design.


If you are reading this, then I'm sure you can relate to the words on the stitchery.

 
On Friday, all I managed to do was needle turn 2 more stitcheries onto fabric 
I had previously quilted. The time went very quickly ... we were so busy talking, eating and shopping in Sarah's online store.


 On Thursday Oliver had made sure each piece had  been thoroughly 'cat scanned.'
I"m not sure why he feels the need to lie on every piece of fabric in the house. I guess it's 
just a 'cat thing.'


Anyway today I am working on a few UFOs. I am trying really hard to not start too many new things while on holidays although it is so tempting. Bye.
 
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25 comments:

  1. Kate9 January 2011 at 13:43

    Very nice! I've only done a few zips and they still annoy the crap out of me. They look really good.

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  2. Vicki9 January 2011 at 13:57

    Was a fun day! Like your new background.

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  3. WoolenSails9 January 2011 at 14:40

    Love those little bags, I need to try some simple ones and then graduate to zippers.

    Debbie

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  4. Jo in TAS9 January 2011 at 14:52

    They look Christine! and I think your pussy cat is leaving his smell all over your stuff so any other cats that may venture near know that you're taken!

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  5. Isabella9 January 2011 at 14:54

    I am doing the same with the same fabric only I'm doing small 3/4 hexigons with the fabric first lovely colection that one

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  6. Tess9 January 2011 at 15:39

    Love your little helper Christine...so cute. So are you're little bags.

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  7. Sherri9 January 2011 at 17:11

    These are so beautiful...and what a wonderful idea to prepare the zippers all at once!

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  8. Thimbelina9 January 2011 at 17:52

    Your zips look great...well done! I know how daunting they can be. I love the little finished purse too...very cute!

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  9. Sarah9 January 2011 at 18:04

    It sure was a fun day, but HOT!! Looking forward to seeing your others made up. I must get my other 2 done lol!
    x Sarah
    PS: Love your new template

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  10. Margaret9 January 2011 at 19:10

    Never even contemplated doing the zips first --- what a great idea, save a lot of angst.

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  11. May Britt9 January 2011 at 19:15

    Lovely small purses. I have this pattern here and perhaps I should trace the stitchery and make some of these now. Perhaps an early start on next years christmas gifts.

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  12. laurence9 January 2011 at 20:06

    Very beautiful. Your cat help you ! Good sunday

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  13. www.frejay-design.blogspot.com9 January 2011 at 22:23

    Sooooo!!!!!! beautiful and goodlooking,
    how can I do the little round thing left side?

    Thank you for showing us these specials.

    blessings Jutta

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  14. Sarah9 January 2011 at 23:14

    I read about your lovely day. Lovely work there! BEAUTIFUL

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  15. Carol10 January 2011 at 01:35

    Congratulations on making your zippers work so prettily. I've mislaid my zipper foot which makes it a bit more awkward to put them in.

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  16. Susan In Texas10 January 2011 at 04:03

    Your zippers look lovely. I'm impressed that for your very first attempt at zippers you included the more difficult cover for the zipper handle. Very impressive!

    Happy stitching,
    Susan in Texas

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  17. Anne Heidi10 January 2011 at 05:13

    The small bags are so cute! I have the pattern, but after counting ufo's today I think I have to wait before starting anything new....

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  18. Leeanne10 January 2011 at 10:08

    gorgeous bags and nice to have a 'helper'!!!A handsome one at that.

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  19. Sheryl10 January 2011 at 16:23

    Hi Christine, your zips look perfect, well done for your first attempt...
    the wording is perfect on the bags, I think I will make those words my mantra for 2011, Oliver is so cute, he obviously appreciates good work...

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  20. Sheryl10 January 2011 at 16:26

    P.S. I love the new look of your blog, vintage country in my book... very nice....

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  21. Katherine12 January 2011 at 06:28

    Bravo! You have mastered zips and I would never guess that these were your first. You're a natural. ;o) Lovely bag design. These would make wonderful gifts.

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  22. Bec13 January 2011 at 15:33

    Gorgeous little bags! Glad to hear you had a lovely day with the other stitchers, it's nice to have a ME day!

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  23. Unknown14 January 2011 at 22:37

    I love the little pouch!! Too cute!! My heart just jumped a beat or two looking at Oliver. So sweet. I miss his American counterpart, Rolo. Please give Oliver a gentle pat on the head for me.

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  24. Impera Magna16 January 2011 at 07:49

    Oh... I love the zipper bags! Perfect for so many things... hmmm... I sense a project coming on!

    *lol*

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  25. Solstitches28 January 2011 at 04:10

    I certainly can relate to the saying on that little bag and wonder if you can say which pattern it is as I'd love to stitch that.
    Oliver looks to have a very proprietary air about him as he lays on those fabrics :)
    How cute!
    Margaret

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine

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