Well I'm gonna come running in at the very end of the month and skid to a flustered halt to present my March 2012 monthly make. This is pretty much the only thing I have completed this month, my Christmas Quilt Stitchery.
I obviously have to turn it into a quilt at some stage but that will be sometime towards the end of the year.
Following my visit to Sewing for pleasure last week at the NEC I attended Pins and Needles today with my friend Nic. This year it was held at the Newcastle Racecourse which was a much better venue than the aircraft hanger style arena where it usually is.
(I did take some nice photos of the venue and the knitted underwater display which was amazing, I will blog these another time as this post is rather photo heavy already.)
We had fun and I stocked up on some gorgeous fabrics, this little lot were from Just Quilting
This little (*cough*) pile was from Images of Egypt
and here is an array of other bits and bobs, including some quilting gloves, buttons, threads, patterns and hoops.
Check out my giant button, I love it, bought from Button's Boutique.
This is my favourite buy of the day, it's a cross stitch pattern in the shape of a sewing machine. I did see this at Birmingham and hummed and harred, but I snapped it up today. I'm thinking of sewing it in various shades of dusky pinks and greys but I've not decided yet.
Well all shopped out I came home to a lovely parcel from Emma Bear Forever in the form of these two lovely grey squares. Thanks again Emma.
Next weekend will be my two year blogiversary, and so I am planning a little giveaway, stay tuned!
I absolutely love your March Make it is gorgeous! I am also green with envy over your purchases! Sue x
ReplyDeleteOooh, lovely post! I really wish I'd bought the sewing machine pattern last week too. It's gorgeous. Well done, lovely buys. Xxx
ReplyDeleteOoh I dont think I'll be able to sleep tonight cant wait to go tomorrow!! Glad the Egypt stall is there I thought they were quite reasonably priced last time I went there. Off for another drool at your stash xx
ReplyDeleteOops forgot to say your quilt looks gorgeous - too cute xx
ReplyDeleteNice march make and love the sewing machine pattern.love Jill xx
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas quilt - it's really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat cross-stitch pattern is great too! A bit funky and different - very nice!
As for all the exciting fabric and bits and bobs... wow!
Maria x
Great fabrics and I love the sewing machine pattern!
ReplyDeleteYour March Make is beautiful... well done! Lovely goodies too :) xx
ReplyDeleteYour March make is georgous and I love the goodies you brought. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabrics,and I love your quilt it's very cute
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comment about my blog header x
XX Manda XX
Your make is stunning :)
ReplyDeleteSome fab buys there too - a girl can never have enough fabric or supplies.
Look forward to seeing the sewing machine cross-stitch made up - I think it will love amazing.
Love your Christmas embroidery - you have been busy!
ReplyDeleteThat sewing machine cross stitch pattern is fabulous - can't wait to see your finished one. Which company makes/sells it - I would love to get one :)
xxx
Fabulous March makes :)
ReplyDeleteLovely choice of fabrics and I do like that cross stitch of the sewing machine. I quite like it done in the black thread, but I would also do some in gold too. It would then look like a vintage Singer.
I think I've already said howmuch I love your reindeer stitchery, but it's worth saying again! Great haul, well done you!
ReplyDeleteooh so much eye candy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI *love* the sewing machine embroidery! Can you tell me who sells it and where I might find a copy?
you always make me want to get my craft things out!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas block is gorgeous, it will be a beautiful quilt. You got lots of lovely goodies.
ReplyDeleteI love your make - so cute and am a teeny (large!) bit envious of your fabrics, you have such excellent taste!
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