Ready, Set, Overlock

Last week the 35 completed library bags were delivered and I was handed a pile of 54 - fortunately they were cut and ready to go.  The overlocker was set up with the bags all lined up next to it to zoom through.  

About 30 mins later all the tops had been overlocked.

Time for a coffee break before separating them and making a start on the side seams.

Then it was onto making some black and white blocks for this months RSC blocks.    Not a great deal of progress was made  with these.

I will continue to work with the black and white scraps to finish off the required number of blocks needed and then make a start on the aqua scraps which is July's nominated colour.  

Later on in the day I will be returning my library books and replenishing them with another pile.   The latest one to be finished is below.    While I did suspect the "twist" about half through the book it did not spoil the read for me. 

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A Late Start to FNSI

It was not possible to join in for FNSI last night but a start was made early this morning while joining in with Chooky and some of the other Chookshed stitchers for a coffee morning zoom session.   SlowNo progess had been over the course of the last week on the 10 bibs for Network Heaven but that changed this morning and I am pleased to report that I was able to carry on after the zoom session and all 10 are now finished and ready for delivery.

Next item to be worked on is this month's rainbow scrap challenge blocks.   This month is all about pastel colours.    I have decided to go with using up some of the black and white scraps.   I had best get cracking on this soon as the end of the month is closing in very quickly and nothing has even been started.  

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This week in the sewing room....

Was all about trying to finish off a few items.   First up 35 library bags that were started about 3 weeks ago have now had their casings sewn and all turned right side out.    They will be delivered to the co-ordinator soon to have the drawstrings put through.  

Then it was onto the three bowl cosies that were ordered.  

While this was happening an order for 2 heat packs was received.    Done and ready to deliver.  

This audio book was playing alongside me as I sewed.

Now all that is left on the sewing table to finish is the 10 bibs.    They are on next week's agenda.

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FNwF

Started early on Friday afternoon for me.    An order for 3 bowl cosies was received during the week.  Fabrics were gathered and cutting out happened.  

I was contacted by one of the co-ordinators of Network Heaven during the week and asked if I could make 10 babies bibs.   Fabrics were selected, the much used pattern was located and cutting began.

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From the pressing mat to.......

Handfuls of scrap fabrics were gathered together firstly to be ironed

Then it was over to the cutting mat

After a while there were 2 piles of 4 1/2" squares and a pile of 6 1/2" squares.

The 4 1/2" squares now look like this

Tomorrow there is a Zoom session for the Chookshed stitchers to celebrate the Chookshed's 14th birthday party.   My aim when joining in with the celebrations is to get the 4 patches sewn together.  

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This week in the sewing room

 First up 3 orange blocks for RSC were constructed.

Two orange beanies were sewn up and one pom pom made

Autumn also brings different shades of orange to the leaves.

The overlocker was located to the dining room table and the library bag  production line was started.

After a couple of hours 35 bags were overlocked.

Next step is to sew the casings around the top of the bags.   A job for another time.

Today I met up with a fellow zoomer.    Betty and I have spoken many times during our regular Zoom sessions with the Chookshed Stitchers over the years but today was the first time that we have met up in person.  Once coffee and cake were enjoyed we made our way down through the Rocks area of Sydney, alongside the harbour and under the harbour bridge where this photo was taken of Betty.

We then made our way across to the Botancial Gardens where Betty took me to a coral tree that had been planted in memory of her late husband.   

We had a thoroughly enjoyable morning and plan to meet up again in the not too distant future.  We then parted ways with Betty walking up the hill to catch a train and me down the hill towards the Opera House and the light rail.  

The scrap baskets have been tidied up and now look forward to seeing what June's chosen colour is.

Linking with So Scrappy.

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Making a start

A couple of  weeks ago I was given the fabric below to turn into library bags for Network Heaven.

I am not sure how many metres there are but bear in mind that the fabric is doubled over as it was cut from the bolt.  Today was the day to make a start and cut the bags out.  Mission accomplished.

Next step is to bring out the overlocker and get them sewn up.   Progress reports will appear from time to time.

Sewing the orange blocks is happening  and an orange beanie is under way.

  

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