Sewing!

[bluespirit]

I've had a new sewing machine as an early birthday present!  \o/
I love it - it's so smooth (& quiet) & can do 5 different styles of button hole! I know, 5! LOL

I gave it a test drive this afternoon by making myself a pair of comfy lounge pants with some cute Thor fabric that I bought on holiday in the US (what can't you find in Walmart, eh? *g*)

I've been really enjoying my sewing over the last few months.  Here are some of the bits & bobs that I've made:

A throw cushion for my friend's birthday:

A hot water bottle cover for my Mom:

A bag for me:

An iPad case for Mr B:

I got the awesome fabric from Hancocks when we were on holiday. :)

Ferdy Fox for my Mom:

I only wish places like Jo-ann's Fabrics & Hancocks shipped to the UK!  We just don't have so many lovely fabrics to choose from here.

Btw - is anyone else having problems with their user icons?  When I answer a comment, only my default icon gets used - even when I've selected another.

Comments

[jackieville.livejournal.com]

Love those bits and bobs and that sewing machine!!! You are so talented!!!!!

*kisses, cuddles, and loves Buddy*

*smooshes and loves*

[doylebaby.livejournal.com]

Love the Thor fabric! *g*

Yes, *sighs* having the same problems that only the default icon is showing.

And I want my Thor icon.

[lunachickk.livejournal.com]

THOR PANTS! YOU MADE THOR PANTS! WHY CAN'T I MAKE THOR PANTS? I'D LIVE IN MY THOR PANTS!

You are much more talented than I. I'm not good with sewing machines.

Yes, I'm having the same issues with my icons. *grumble*

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Not knowing one end of a needle from the other, I'm hugely impressed. Is there no end to your talents?!!

The Thor pants are brilliant, and it must be wonderful to be able to give 'home made' gifts to people - they're so much more personal.

*goes back for another look*

[xanthe.livejournal.com]

OMG! It's so gorgeous! It's like a Star Trek sewing machine or something *g*. And the Thor pants are SO YOU! LOL!

I love all the things you've made but.. Ferdy Fox?!!! He's adorable! LOL! The throw cushion is particularly swish - very tasteful and lovely.

I have absolutely no idea why you made yourself a bag with dogs on it... ;-) ;-)

[cattraine.livejournal.com]

If there is a fabric you cannot live without I can send it on to you. :)

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

Nice stuff hon. Love the machine.

You should get someone in the states to buy what you need from Joanns and mail it to you.

"HUGS"

[laura-iskra.livejournal.com]

love all your creations!! but the pants and the ipad cover are my favorites :p