Friday 25 June 2010

365 days of simple joys



I've joined in Joshy and Belles challenge to spend 365 days appreciating the simple joys - the old fashioned simple pleasures, knitting, sewing, baking, sewing and more.



and inspired to be creative I've finally started the quilting on the quilt that I began way back.....



I am seriously beginning to regret that I was soooooooooooooo adventurous in my quilting design. all over stippling would have a been a LOT easier. and quicker.



I've also made a skirt out of a dress I got at a clothes swish event, I never wear skirts so this is a big deal for me!

and today I 'm taking in joy in watering these little lovelies growing in the garden.
anyone wanting to join in should contact Fliss here, or check out the flickr group here

14 comments:

  1. Oh what gorgeousness! Loving the design on the quilt. You are soooo clever! And the skirt is absolutely lovely - cool outfit altogether actually. I hope you really enjoy wearing it. Having another very early morning!!!

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  2. I love the skirt. It is great. Can you tell me which pattern you used? I have been searching for a pattern like that for my daughter and have had no luck at all. That pattern is just perfect.

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  3. Great project! I'm still persevering with Flickr 365 - there's an awful lot of flowers!

    I love the quilting - machine quilting terrifies me!

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  4. That quilt is looking fab - I wish I could do that.

    Love the skirt too :)

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  5. That contrast leafy flowery quilting is just a gobsmacker. I've never seen quilting like that. Gorgeous, really.

    Look at you all pretty in that skirt. I keep meaning to organise a swishy party. It's a genius idea. I don't have the skills to make one garment into another like you do though!

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  6. Why do you never wear skirts? That outfit looks utterly gorgeous on you!

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  7. Why?? You look fabulous in a skirt - wish my waist was as trim.

    Love your quilting too - looking good!!

    Have a fabulous weekend,

    Nina xxxxx

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  8. Love the skirt Tess! I am a big fan of skirts and dresses, and am the wrong design for trousers. You look fab in it!! Did you use a pattern or just your normal creative flair? I've just inherited a fabulous sewing machine and am having lessons, I would love to be able to make a skirt.x

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  9. I am in total awe of your quilting, I had to do a double take because it looks so professional! Your skirt is really lovely too, pretty colours indeed - you ought to put it into the Sew Mama Sew challenge, there's a link to it on my latest post if you're interested.

    Kate x

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  10. Oooh, look at you in your skirt with your quilting! I am beyond impressed :-)

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  11. You should wear skirts- you look stunning in it- much more skirt wearing from now on. I love the quilt too! Enjoy - enjoying the simple things. Jx

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  12. Hi Tess, I'm your swap partner for the Periwinkle Happiness Swap. my email is www.rattlingon@hotmail.co.uk if you want to get in touch.Looking forward to it! Dawn.

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  13. Whoa, girl, you are rockin' that challenge! Loveliness right and left! And you look bee-YOO-tiful in that skirt!! xoxo

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