Wednesday, 29 April 2015

What’s On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #308

In the blink of an eye, it’s Wednesday again. Yesterday afternoon saw me assembling fabrics and choosing zips to match (ish) from my stash.

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Two pencil cases cut and interfaced ready to sew. Still deciding on pattern placement for the other two. I need to get over my fear of zips and this seems like a good way to do it. I’ve replaced my old zipper foot and the new one is definitely better. Any poor quality sewing can only be put down to user error now!

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For those readers not interested in my sewing adventures, here’s a recent make of the paper crafting variety. It’s that Sheltering Tree set again. This time I used the blossom/leaf stamp and created a background for the message. Very quick to do.

Are you sharing your work space today? I’ll be round to see you soon.

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24 comments:

  1. Julia Dunnit29 April 2015 at 08:34

    Love that house fabric. Seems houses and mugs are beginning to be a thing for me! And good for you, I shy away from zips..mind you, I haven't done any sewing for a good few months. I should make time...you're leading me on!

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  2. Jan 29 April 2015 at 08:45

    Fab workspace some bonny fabric xx Jan 25

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  3. Christine29 April 2015 at 08:49

    Love that card - do you see I'm ignoring the stitching? I know that it is not a gentle reminder to either put my machine away or do the stitching!!!!
    Have a good week
    Christine

    Bishopsmate #22

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  4. Lunch Lady Jan29 April 2015 at 08:51

    Wow, love your fabrics and brightly coloured zips! Even though I've done quite a few zipped totes now, the fear is always there, lurking under the surface :-) And just exactly WHAT is an invisible zip anyway??! Those pencil cases are going to be just fab.
    Oh, and pretty pretty please - are you still ok to make lemon drizzle cake for the Crop again? Only this time, I think you may have to make double the amount - it seemed to vanish into thin air last year, LOL! Please keep a tally of what it costs though.....
    Hugs, LLJ 19 xx
    PS You're right, we do need a fabric shop meet up soon :-)

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  5. Annie29 April 2015 at 10:01

    Gorgeous fabrics laid out ready to go there. Good luck with the zips....you can do it I'm certain 😀
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 17

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  6. jill29 April 2015 at 10:36

    Zips & sewing scare me. Good luck with the pencil cases.
    I'm finding the smaller project life albums easy to use. I do still make lo's for the 12x12 albums as well.
    jill

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  7. jill29 April 2015 at 10:37

    Zips & sewing scare me. Good luck with the pencil cases.
    I'm finding the smaller project life albums easy to use. I do still make lo's for the 12x12 albums as well.
    jill

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  8. Sian29 April 2015 at 10:37

    I'll look at either, both, any combination..

    I like the pencil cases: especially the one with the house fabric!

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  9. Twiglet29 April 2015 at 11:05

    I love the fabric combos for your pencil cases - hope we see the finished ones too. x Jo

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  10. Anonymous29 April 2015 at 11:06

    Ack. Zippers. But such cute fabric I imagine t'll be worth it in the end.

    Cute card too :)


    Happy day!
    Mary Anne (1)

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  11. Debbie Rock29 April 2015 at 13:20

    Thanks for popping by my blog Fiona! Am VERY pleased to have now caught up on my card making - have just redone my list and feel much better about it all! Yes, looking forward to seeing you again at Burbage ... not long now!LOVE those fabrics - can't wait to see the finished projects. Love Debbie #18 xXx

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  12. Laura29 April 2015 at 14:53

    Some gorgeous fabrics there Fiona!
    Happy Deskday
    Laura
    37

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  13. Helen29 April 2015 at 19:48

    I may not be able to sew- would love to be able to! - but people's efforts always impress me, those fabrics are gorgeous!! Helen #7

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  14. shazsilverwolf29 April 2015 at 21:15

    Hi Fiona, with you on 'zip fear' lol. Whenever I used to sew, it was the bit that terrified me, I could never get it even. Lovely idea for the card too. See you in a couple of weeks, Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #12 xxx

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  15. debs1429 April 2015 at 21:56

    I love that house fabric!

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  16. Lea.H29 April 2015 at 22:09

    ooh such lovely fabric there! how do you choose which one to use next! I know I always struggle ! Lea - number 32

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  17. Alexandra MacVean30 April 2015 at 05:27

    Beautiful, beautiful fabric. I LOVE the one with the little houses and can envision that as bunting! :) Happy WOYWW! xx

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  18. Ali H30 April 2015 at 21:00

    Thanks for visiting! Good luck with the zips! Love that house fabric Ali #16

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  19. Sue Jones1 May 2015 at 16:39

    Gorgeous Fabric- I did not manage to post this week but am still having a nosy around everyone elses desks ;)

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  20. Jo2 May 2015 at 18:15

    A great idea to make pencil cases to get the hang of zips. Lovely card x

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  21. alexa2 May 2015 at 22:11

    Zipperphobia? I have it too. But you look as if you are determined to conquer yours! Your fabrics are lovely - I am a fan of the little houses one.

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  22. Sandra4 May 2015 at 22:00

    Your creativity and ideas are in overdrive. Great plan for the zip practice x

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  23. Kyla5 May 2015 at 20:10

    Ooh nice fabric, especially the house fabric.
    Kyla

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  24. Julia9 May 2015 at 17:35

    That's a great idea to practice the zips. That's one of my favourite quotes on the card xx

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