Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote on the Sew Sweetness Amy Butler Sew Along, I was lucky enough to win a Dirty Bubble pouch stuffed with vintage wooden spools of pretty thread. I shall, of course, share photos upon arrival.
I was also lucky enough to win this pattern in a giveaway over at All Things Quilty… And Sewy. I haven’t decided exaclty what to do with it yet, but I’m thinking either a summer dress for next year, or maybe, if I get invited to a posh party (ha, fat chance lol) an evening dress. It would look fab in a silky material, wouldn’t it? I have to say, it’s very unlikely to become a nightie (which I think is its original purpose!), I’m more a comfy jammies kind of girl!
The postie was busy, because he was also carting around 3 more parcels (although as I was at work, I had to hike up to the sorting office to get them this morning).
First up is this order from The Beekeeper’s Daughter on Etsy. I had gone looking for corduroy fabric, and this was just a bit different, 3 yards of vintage floral corduroy. I haven’t decided what to do with it yet – maybe a coat, maybe some bags, decisions, decisions! Whilst I was there, I figured I might as well justify the shipping (as you do) and picked up these vintage buttons (one of which is a thistle) and this gorgeous art deco style belt buckle. I shall have to make a fabulous belt to go with it.
Next, courtesy of Raystitch, is a bundle of Moda French General Rural Jardin (one of those occasions when you fall in love with a fabric long after it’s gone out of fashion again and becomes somewhat hens’ teeth like), as well as some self cover buttons, a snap purse frame and 3 lots of wide taffeta ribbon. Maybe the ribbon and the belt buckle would work together… hmmmm…
And finally, from Hulu, some more precious Sherbet Pips – 1 jelly roll and 2 charm packs to make a nice big quilt. I also grabbed a Moda Scrap Bag, which is filled with end cuts of all sorts of Moda fabric. I haven’t had time to rummage through it yet, but the top piece is tantalising!
I’ve been busy sewing up the skirt I mentioned last weekend. Let me tell you, for a skirt with so few steps in the pattern, it’s taking a flipping long time to make! I’m nearly there though, just the waistband to go, and odds and ends of topstitch thread to finish off. I fear the tunic top may not be possible by Friday, but we shall see. It also doesn’t have many pieces…
Lots of lovely postal stuff! I have some of the rural jardin in my stash, but not enough to make anything, so if you want some more let me know and I'll see how much I've got
Lots of lovely postal stuff! I have some of the rural jardin in my stash, but not enough to make anything, so if you want some more let me know and I'll see how much I've got
Doh!
Oooohhh lots of great goodies to play with, lucky you:o))
Take care and have a good day.
Hugs Lyn x
I can see all kinds of wonderfulness in your postal goodies. I hate to even type the words for fear something or someone else will interrupt but…..I am making curtains tomorrow….fingers crossed.
Oma Linda
Loving that vintage cord! And cute buttons too! My you're going to be busy with all these purchases! Jxo
The vintage cord reminds me of some that OBR used years ago. I wouldn't mind finding some for a skirt or shirt style jacket. I can't wait to see pics of your latest projects.
Congratulations on your win. (o:
Looks like you keep the postman very busy. Have fun with all your goodies.
Hugs
It's great when the postie brings fun stuff…instead of bills! 🙂
What a fantastic mail day! Self-cover buttons are super fun. I'm curious about what else came in that Moda scrap bag!
Look at all these yummy treats to play with!!Oooooh fun fun fun!!Hugs,Cat