March 2025
We are finally home and trying to settle back into land life after our 12-month stint on a sailboat. Living an itinerant life or just living onboard for such an extended period certainly is possible, but not for me. I miss home, family and my “creative” outlets too much. However, in that time I did discover that some types of handwork are practical in calm weather ;) so I will now prep up a workbox for next year. I did wonder whether his Captainship might ever like to take to a quilting cruise with me?
Right now I’m working on my annual UFO audit. Fifteen and counting… And my machine needs a service too, so that’s added to my list of chores. We are sliding into winter though, and that means it will be a good time to do some machine quilting, so it shouldn’t be long before I have a few finishes to report. Famous last words.
All is not lost (in theory) however, as Miss P has shown an interest in sewing. She & I spent a few days on my little Janome, sewing up a cross-shoulder bag for her library books. She chose her fabrics and colours from my stash. We had some fun, with an Australian theme for the exterior and strap, and then a flock of friendly chickens on the inside (lining). After a quick demo, she was off and sewing, with enthusiasm, on the Janome. It’s fun being a Nanny!
The pattern for her very cute Messenger Bag can be found at Zaaberry's Blogspot.
(Best-laid plans! It's now the December rush, just before Christmas. Yet another year has slid by and with it my intention to finish off some UFO's before they are pensionable age! Also, photos of the bag to follow hopefully... finger's crossed.)
