I haven’t blogged for a week and that feels very strange. Last week, I took my sewing machine and all my sewing equipment to my parents and then didn’t even unpack them. I have now caught up on life so today was a sewing day. I have a few commitments that are outstanding. I still have Catherine’s bee blocks to do for the Bee a Brit Stingy but I am struggling to find the right neutral fabric so I put this one to one side. I will have a hunt tonight for the right fabric!
I did, however, whip up a couple of 16 patch blocks for Bee Blessed. These are super easy and are done in no time at all.
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| Bee Blessed blocks |
The next couple of sewing ‘to do’ items are for the Fat Quarterly Retreat. I have put my name in the ring for both the sample swap and the name badge swap. I have decided what to make for the sample swap and I know that I just need time to get down to the cutting out, so I will do that some evening when the light isn’t good enough to sew by.
So today’s challenge was making a badge for my partner in the name badge swap. It was actually quite easy to decide what to do, as my partner was very specific (in a good way), so I decided to do a little free motion sketching as well as putting my partner’s name and blog name onto the badge. I also made a lanyard as the badge is too big to be put on a women’s chest! The hardest part of the whole make was inserting the grommet to hang the badge by. I haven't done it very well, but fortunately my son came home from school just at the right time to rescue me from making a complete mess of it.
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| FQR name badge for my secret partner |
I am really pleased with how it has turned out and feel relieved to be able to tick it off my list. I can’t show you the front of the badge as it is a secret swap and I cannot give the game away quite yet. I have taken a photo of the front so it can be revealed when my partner receives it. The posting window is not for a while yet.
All in all, it was good to be back at the sewing machine again.
Di x
Love the dotty material. I have started my name badge, although not sure if I am going in the right direction with it
ReplyDeleteCheck you out with your lanyard and hardware! Bet that's a very cool badge. I am still trying to work out what to do in the hope that my partner won't be embarrassed to have to wear it all weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove your 16 patch blocks - thank you for these! Hope you get a wee bit more time to sew soon.
You are just too quick off the mark here! There's me still thinking about options, and you are all done and dusted! Well done, It looks beautiful- what we can see of it!
ReplyDeleteGosh Di you get the award for fastest FQR name tag! I am still part way through mine and have had to order in a grommet-making device to bash a hole in. I am going to have to find other things to put grommets in or this will be the most expensive name tag in history!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, we missed you! I haven't even nearly started to think about my name tag yet for my partner, i'm very impressed :o)
ReplyDeleteOh my...it's not due til the end of june, right *worried face* it looks lovely - I might avoid the grommet and make a button hole for the lanyard
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the bee blocks - they're fab! I got my name badge done today too! Isn't it frustrating not to be able to show it yet!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLovely bee blocks! I'm missing all the FQ build up - the swaps and planning are great fun if a little overwhelming at times :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes when you leave off sewing it can feel a bit overwhelming to get started again. I often think: Supposing I can't sew anymore! Which is silly really. Your blocks are looking good and Catherines are super quick and easy. Name badge is such a tease.
ReplyDeleteWell done - though I do want to reach in and take a peek!
ReplyDeleteI love your BB blocks and can't wait to find out who the name tag is for!
ReplyDeletetoo big to fit on a woman's chest? what if she's got a chest as big as mine?
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