Recap

In April I wanted to make a post to recap the first quarter of this year. It wasn't that bad even though I did not post as much as I originally planned. Current worldwide situation has speed up the time somehow so the April passed by so quickly and I did not managed.

But it's a new month. New beggining.

I made this pouch probably in March. I had these pics in camera for a while. Both sides are different. I used small scraps which I found in my drawer.

I liked the result so I made one more from the remaining scraps.

Again. Different on each side.

As usual I just put the colours in order. It's just the way I do it.

I have borrowed a book from library with cute softies. I wanted to make some with my girsl but so far I only managed two lambs.

In April #the100dayproject started over at Instagram. I had intentions to make a little bit every day and use this project as extra motivation but the effect was the opposite. I felt forced to create and post so I took a break. We'll see if I join back in. I might.

These days are uneasy for all of us. We all coap differently with current situation. For me personally it's like a roller coaster ride. There are better days and there are those which we just have to push through. I hope you all are safe and sound. Stay well <3

OMG - 03

Here we go again. Time to set up a One Monthly Goal :) I'll be making cushion in March.

These nine hearts were my side project in February. I have completed the front side. So I need to quilt it and assemble. Sounds doable.

As a little side project I'll make something with the scraps from hearts. This is where I'm currently at.

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OMG - 02 finished

As usual I completed my goal on the very last date with just a few spare hours left. February 29th which means extra day this year :)

The size of the cushion is 16".

The back side is simple. Just a hidden zipper. The newspaper print is a local fabric which have no name and I'll run out of it soon.

The quilting is simple too. Just a few straight lines.

I completed it just before the sun went down. As side project I had 9 small heart blocks which will end up as cushion No.2 and probably as my March goal.

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Rainbow

Pink and red zipper has started this rainbow project. You can check those in my previous post.

Orange zipper used with log cabin piece.

Yellow with my fav four colour combo.

Green with 7 colours of chakras.

Turquoise is one of the OMG pouches.

My fav is this one with zipper leftovers. Indigo. This is how I made it.

I sewed one piece by one.

Similar like sewing with selvage.

And last one is violet.

Did you know there is a meaning behind rainbow colours? With a little help from Mr. Google:
Each of the original eight colours represented an idea: pink for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sun, green for nature, blue for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit. Before becoming synonymous with fabulous pride movements, the rainbow flag has stood for many social movements.

Rainbow feels and sounds like a suitable word of 2020.
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OMG - 01 + rainbow

I'm starting out the year as usual with OMG - One Monthly Goal. My project might look familiar to some. It was actually my OMG May 2019 goal.

I have named this project May the 4th as I started it on May 4th but I have changed my starting plans. Redoing some projects might not always work.

As you see I ended up with just one Darth Vader and stitched down the black center just as is for the other three. My goal is to finally finish these up.

I also changed my first pick of zippers. I have probably put the original pick back into drawer during past few months. The next step is to cut the lining and sew it all together.

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Wishing all and OMG participants especially many rainbows in 2020 :)

Small finish which I did not share on blog. Made in 2019. There are definitely plans for some hand embroidery this year too.

Q1 - vinyl pouches

I was putting these precut pouches off since I was lazy to change my needle and thread. Finally I pull them out and finished them.

My rainbow line is now complete. I started those since the first batch of pouches were scrappy and had different sizes as well. Anyway I made too many and wanted to keep them so I added another rod into my space.

I don't think I'll be making any more of these. Not all of them are filled. I'll be working on filling them up next :)

These are part of my FAL list and my current score is 4/6 and I'm hoping to squeeze another finish or two in :))
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Q1 - paper tin covers

I have finished all eight paper tin covers. Yay! My first finish out of my FAL list.

Why did I choose such fabric combination? To match my board :)

As for the board, I have used post stamp blocks. See the tutorial here. It's great technique and you get such pretty points.

I always like the middle stage when the squares become rectangles.

The not so fun part is ironing those seams open.

The result is well worth it. Those tins fits perfectly on my rod.

Sorry no daylight available :) Are you curious how I hang them?

Piece of ribbon and button do the trick. These covers are pretty easy to make. I took few pictures during the process so I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in tutorial?

***added tutorial here

Current stage of my sewing space. Almost there :)
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