Simple Flower With Tartan Ribbon

The title says it all.

Mini Portrait 2

I couldn't figure out what to do with the tartan ribbon my friend Julia gave me. Then it occurred to me that the simplest thing to do was to use the ribbon as a picture frame.

I have a few of these ready to be completed. It's just a matter of co-ordinating the colours of the fabric, faces and tartans. (Thanks to Judy Merrill-Smith for the celestial background fabric).

African Gold and Bathing Bird

Here is another ornament completed which I call "African Gold". I actually painted the face and cut the fabric last summer, but decided to add a few colourful buttons and stitch it together now.






















Below are a couple of photos my sister sent me. She captured the bird bathing in the fountain situated in her beautiful garden. I loved this so much that I asked her if I could share it with my readers and she said yes. :)

Mini Portrait

Having received some fabric in a swap with printed squares, I thought it would be interesting to do a series of mini portraits. With yarn in my stash that perfectly matched the colours on the fabric (although it might not be so evident in the photo) I completed the project with a few dusty rose coloured beads and transparent sequins for some sparkle.

There are four panels left. Then I thought what if I did some portraits with various quilt blocks. Will have to give that a try.

Yard Sale-ing & WIP's

I went yard sale-ing with a couple of the ladies in my neighbourhood. I like the company and chatting to people and usually you get to meet an interesting cat or dog along the way. This week I met a most adorable cockapoo (I miss critters since my cat died).

I spent a grand total of $8.50 on an old Schlitz beer poster for hubby (50 cents, but he's worth it), $4.00 for a pair of handsome wood carvings and $2.00 each for the above pictured sewing reference books. I couldn't believe I lucked out with the books - they look like they've never been opened. I may not do as much fashion sewing these days as I would like to, but I still love flipping through sewing books and reading about sewing.

Below are a couple of items I am working on right now. I'm trying to get as much done as I can for my booth at our local Highland Games and have lots of pieces in the works but nothing completely finished yet. More to come.

Green Celestial "Flower" with MacKenzie Tartan Ribbon

This gorgeous green cotton is part of a large package of fabric pieces and trims sent to me by Judy Merrill-Smith. I love the colours and it looks good with the MacKenzie Tartan

Tartan: Ribbons and Butterfly

I acquired three different 16mm authentic tartan ribbons to work with. Now I have to think of something very clever to do with it.

















I finished the edges of the Tartan Butterfly. It's almost done except I have to locate some pretty red organza ribbon for the hanger. I will also use this image on a greeting card.