I joined a kitchen swap, and got this gorgeous appliqued tea towel and hand towel from Jill at Miaou crafts, along with local biscuits which were much approved of by 2 small children....... Thanks Jill!
I was going to show a photo of my living room carpet totally covered in fabric, but I couldn't quite show you that much mess! so instead here are some neat(ish) piles..
finished
nearly finished
nowhere near finished
there are also piles of ribbon, pockets, twill tape, and uncut fabric, but that just seemed to much to impose on you all. Hope to get round to visit some blogs soon, probably with a large glass of wine later when my head is spinning too much to do anymore sewing. I know this seemed like a good idea at the time, but............
So, come on, how many is/was it in the end? You're a heroine, and I hope you raise loads of cash.
ReplyDeleteI do know the feeling. The last time I agreed to sew for a friend's business, I ended up involving my mum as well, and she still jokes about our 'sweatshop'...You are indeed a heroine! K x
ReplyDeleteI bet it will be a l...o...n...g time before you can bear to make anything from pink gingham again!!
ReplyDeleteLooking good though :o)
N. xx
What lovely swap goodies, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteSo tell us how many did you make?
Is the end in sight? You deserve more than a glass of wine, I think!
ReplyDeletewhat a huge pile you have done so well- looks like at least 50- you must be falling asleep at the sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteLooks like quite a production line you have got there! Most industrious - hope you find the bottom of the the pink pile soon. Love your swap towels!
ReplyDeleteCould there possibly be pink overload?
ReplyDeletethey look fab, clever girl, and as Val says, you will raise lots of cash from your efforts for a brilliant cause.Well done you x
ReplyDeleteyeah, how many of these are you doing? take a deep breath, enjoy your wine then start again :-)
ReplyDeletelisa x
That looks like an awful lot of pink gingham! They look great, hope the sewing is not too tiring - I know that when I sew gingham the pattern on the fabric looks like it's shifting after a while - one of those optical illusions!
ReplyDeleteLovely swap items too :)
The pink gingham is fabulous - such a great and worth cause too.
ReplyDeleteThe teatowels you received are really lovely!
ReplyDeleteMelx
Well doen on a mammoth task. I bet demolishing those lovely biscuits plus the plonk will help tons! You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteStephx
Wow............... it will be worth it............. especially when you see the look of joy on your friend's face................ and they're rather fabulous, I have to say, (having seen the finished item in your last post!).
ReplyDeleteOh, and it's Vanessa from do you mind if i knit..............! left the previous comment!!!!!!!!! I know you wanted me to say, as you have another Vanessa who comments!
ReplyDeleteThe aprons look lovely, I find pink gingham is irresistible (although maybe you think different now?!)
ReplyDeleteAlso just to let you know, I have TAGGED you Tess, hope you don't mind...nip on up to the Attic to find out more....
Lovely veg-themed goodies, and those aprons are magic too abd a great cause. A glass of wine sounds good - could I join you?
ReplyDeleteLove the pink aprons...they are wonderful, and for great cause! You've been busy! Fun swap...Good go to catch up with you here and see what you've been doing. We're just back from England, and FAB time in London! Now resting travel-weary feet and doing lots of laundry--LOL! Happy Summer Days ((HUGS))
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