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Today was a typical autumn day with gusts of wind and plenty of rain.
Perfect sewing conditions!
I made two new cushion covers today, but I'm lazy and only edited the photo's of this one ;-) I am loving these earthy neutrals they're very serene don't you think?

This weekend I plan on staying cooped up inside with no obligations I'll sew if I feel like it but perhaps I'll be really bad and just veg out completely.
There's no place like home on cold and rainy days!

1. Yarn Project 2, 2. footrest, 3. Teeny Houses, 4. Finished!, 5. Home Sweet Home, 6. PP9 From my House to Yours potholder set, 7. Block for Bearpawandbearpaw, 8. Felted Slippers, 9. full frontal

What are your plans for the weekend?

x Leila

More on slippers ..

Some of you had a few questions about the slippers I made from Suzuko Koseki's book Natural Patchwork, so I'll try and answer them here.

The main thing of course with slippers is finding the right size.
I enlarged the pattern by 200% as per the book's instructions and the slippers fit me perfectly.
I am a European size 37 which conversion charts tell me to be US/Canada: 6 1/2 - Australia: 5 - UK: 4
The pattern measurements indicate that the length of the sole is 9 1/2" I'm hoping this will help you determine if your pattern pieces need to be larger or smaller.

I used a double layer of cotton batting for the soles, which I'm pleased with. They are nice and warm and still very soft and flexible. For the bottom soles I used a left over bit of home dec weight canvas, this is not as slip proof as I hoped. Next time I may try using a rubber sole if I can find a pair.
I may also try and secure the lining somewhere in the toe as it's only attached to the opening and slides out a bit.I think a few hand stitches should solve this problem easily.

Apart from being the cutest pair of slippers I've ever had the fact that they're all cotton allows your feet to breathe unlike the fuzzy synthetic slippers you'd buy in the shops. No smelly slippers ladies, isn't that a big plus?!

Happy sewing!
If you have any more questions just shoot and I'll do my best to answer them.

x Leila

w.i.p ~moth bee block~

I'm back!!

I freaked a little when they told me yesterday they were confident to have my internet restored in 5 working days...I mean five whole days without internet who could handle that?! ;-) But 27 hours later I'm back up and running.

I need your opinions on this bee block I'm working on for Annabel in the cocorico bee
I was inspired by Meg's Bee block and though it could do with a moth friend. After excitedly piecing the wing part I realized there was no way I could piece that scalloped edge. The only solution I could come up with was to applique the whole moth onto the background fabric. Now after all this needle turn applique I'm not so sure if I like it at all!




It obviously still needs antenna, and perhaps I'm just quick to judge and the antenna will make all the difference.
My little monster saw this and asked what it was. When I told him 'it is supposed to be a butterfly dear' he said 'well that didn't quite work out then mum did it!'
So what do you think, carry on or reject pile? And if carry on is your answer any suggestions on how I should do the antenna?
I'd love to hear your thoughts!


x Leila

Hi everyone, just a quick note to let you all know, construction workers across my street have dug up our DSL cable leaving us all without internet!!
I hope to be back soon, but in the meantime if you don't hear back from me you know why.

Till soon!

x Leila

Fresh Sewing Day September

Thanks for all your kind words and well wishes on my previous post!! The sun's been shining for the last couple days and I'm happy to say I'm feeling much better :-)

It is the first of October and that means Lynne is hosting Fresh Sewing Day!
Here's what I've been up to last month.







It's a  little bit of everything. I made a couple things just for me, a few bee blocks. Some things for others and I've added quite a few new items to the shop as well.

This month I'm hoping to finally get my AMH quilt finished it is taking forever to hand quilt those flowers so it better be worth it ;-) And I'll be back in a few days with a give away for you all!

Now head on over to Lily's Quilts to link up!

Have a fun weekend,

x Leila