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Sew Busy

October 5, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

I have managed to squeeze in a few sewing projects this week too! 

Getting my quilt top finished and ready for basting

Making some summer sleep shorts for Sarah

Making some cotton and linen pot holders to give to a friend

Making  a jewellery roll to put with a gift of earrings. 

Be back again soon 🙂

Posted by Lisa

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  1. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    October 6, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    I think I can hear your sewing machine trying to catch its breath. LOL! Lovely projects, Lisa.

    Cassie

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  2. RED PEPPER QUILTS says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:16 am

    You have been busy. The quilt top is lovely, what a great use of these gorgeous fabrics. I also love the potholders, these would make really great Christmas gifts for some of my friends. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Rita

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  3. Stephanie says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:48 am

    Busy lady and I truly love everything! My eyes really got stuck on your linen potholders. You always come up with the most thoughtful and wonderful gifts.

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  4. Rumi says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:41 am

    Your sewing machine has been humming right along hasn’t it! Great projects.

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  5. Terriaw says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:23 am

    Can’t wait to see your quilt top all finished! And those shorts are so cute. I love that paisley fabric you used.

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  6. Suzie says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:32 am

    So many lovely work done!! I love the fabrics you used, specially combined with linen, beautiful! Wonderful gifts Lisa!

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  7. sewkalico says

    October 6, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Such beautiful sewing it is too!

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  8. Carrie says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Great projects! I love the shorts. You should make yourself a pair! They are too fabulous not to.

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  9. Journeying Five says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    some projects? girl you put me to shame, it is so amazing the things you can produce! i love, love, LOVE the quilt! the fabric is so yummy!

    Reply
  10. Thimbleanna says

    October 7, 2009 at 6:55 am

    Wow — you’ve been busy! I love your fabric choices — all your projects are beautiful!

    Reply
  11. Handmade says

    October 8, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Beautiful work – and lots of it! Love your fabrics!

    Reply
  12. goldenbird says

    October 8, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Your crafts are just so lovely. I love the colors and patterns of the fabric you choose. The sleeping shorts are adorable.

    Reply
  13. Philigry says

    October 9, 2009 at 10:10 am

    oh, i love all of the sewing! beautiful quilt.

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  14. Shannon says

    October 10, 2009 at 10:15 am

    What pretty projects; those sleep shorts look so comfy, I don’t think I would ever change into daytime clothes!

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  15. Cascade Lily says

    October 12, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    How do I love thy fabric choices? Let me count the ways! You have such a great eye for fabric combinations. Love Sarah’s new sleep shorts. And all the other gifts and things.

    Reply

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