Crochet x3 (Circle scarfs)

Been a few days 

As every busy over here!!

I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

FRIDAY NIGHT IS MOVIE NIGHT!!!!!

So what have I been up to you say?!?!!?

Tah~Dah

3 circle scarfs..

I am well and truly, getting through the stash of wool!!

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Circle scarf Tah Dah!!!

Hello again!

I have been sewing away 

STASH BUSTING

To be precise!!

I bought this fabric from Abakhan's last time I was over... It is so yummy and warm. I think it will go with everything, don't you think?!?!?!

This is gonna be a fabric you'll see a few times more.... I have made a tutorial for copying a pair of curtains. I now am planning a tutorial for a bow cushion!

I am gonna wait till this tummy bug leaves me though. I feel like I have washing machine for a tummy!

Anyways time to attempt a cuppa.

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My latest fabric haul.... YUM YUM!!

 

Hello there how is everyone??

 

 

Here we are at another Monday... I am still a happy Monday person it has to be said. I here so many groaning about it but it's the beginning of routine for me... I love a Monday morning.

 

Today's post is all about my fabric haul over at Abakhans Fabric over in Manchester. Anyone who doesn't mind TK Maxx or a good old rummage will adore this store there are so so many gems to be found. The first floor is all just wire baskets filled with cotton, linen, wool, dress fabric.... I could go on but I would really be here all day!! There is a section through the back that is filled with wool, patterns and heaps more it.s a feast for any avid sew-er or wool lover!!!

 

Upstairs is more fabric but this is all on the bolt.... This is where all the patterns are, with a large button collection, more ribbon than you can shake a stick at.. I think if I had no kids with me I could easily spend a day here just rummaging!!!

 

So on to my haul...

 

 

This is for some girlie pram rag quilts!!

 

 

This is for some boy pram rag quilts

 

 

This may be rag quilts.... But it is very nice, it may go straight in to the stash (you know the oh dear will I cut it or not pile!!)

 

 

 

this is so a quilt!!

 

And again!!!!

 

And again....!!!

 

 

 

This is going to be a fleece lined circle scarf... And an extra one for Christmas pressies!!

 

 

This is gonna be a top... Have you seen the freebie on Coletterie site?!?!!? I think this would be lovely in this fabric... Think this pattern is gonna be a fave!!!

 

This is gonna be a linen skirt.... I have to find the pattern, But I reckon I have heaps in the stash!! This is gonna be my Christmas day outfit!

 

 

This is for a top.... Also for Christmas day!!

 

 

 

This has no purpose as of yet, but it has St Patricks written all over it!!!

 

So what do you think of that for a haul????

 

FAB FAB I say!!!

 

I have another post to write not so.... see you in a min!!! Hope you've enjoyed my haul. I plan on sewing tonight so will have a actual sewing thing to show you!!!

 

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Stocking up on Christams present makes!!

 

Hey there peeps,

 

 

So are we counting the days till Christmas???

 

 

It's 38 here in the UK....

 

I have been collecting fabric and patterns for ages, I have to say that boys and men's patterns are a nightmare!! And not only that but men are soooo difficult to buy for.... I have a plan, make most things, it's all about the sentiment!!

 

So first up I have Kwik sew ~Men's boxer shorts 1672 (By Kerstin Martensson)

 

 

I got this on my trip to Manchester's Abakhan Fabrics. I know that I could have traced a pair... But why not just get a new pattern to the stash! I have never used a Kwik sew, and I'm loving the paper patterns appose to the tracing paper you get with all other companies ;) I shall keep you posted on my adventures... Eg the fit and style!!

 

This is a upholstery fabric... The green hasn't shown well BUT this is going to be a great half MAN apron!! I think I'm gonna add 2 different kinds of pockets... Give myself a slight challenge!!

 

So that's the first of my many Christmas makes for 2012... I will no doubt be abuzz with plenty more, Lets hope I can finish a few, and not just fill my sewing room with more UFO's!!

 

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Making stockings!!!!

Good morning
 
How was everyones Halloween Holiday?? Me and the boys had a ball.. We had a little slip up on the pumpkin but that's for another post!!
 
Today is all about the stocking
 

 
If been sorting out the stash... Can't wait to get my hands on the glittery ric~rak!!
 
 

 
I have heaps of Christmas ribbon... If your looking for a good selection you should head on over to Seamstar, It's a fab site very fresh and a feast for the eyes I say!!
 
 

 
This is the much loved Button stash.... Well a section of it anyway!! The wooden trees were from Annette's Allsorts they are a mother daughter team.... They can also be found here, the site is very new but has some lovely items already. They are looking for talented sellers.. Is that you I wonder!!!
 
 

 
Nothing says Christmas like a bag of bell's!! (I think these are from Dunelm Mill)
 
 

 
Add a few bow's.... (Also Dunelm Mill)
 
 

 
And some bead's.... Just to satisfy the newly found bead enthusiast I have become!!! (Another Dunelm Mill buy)
 
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Now the fabric hoarder in me reveals itself....
 
Here is my stash of Christmas fabric!!!
 






















 
So.... That's the stash! I have started a few stockings already...
 

 
I'm thinking the linen gingham combo is looking well... :D
 
Well it's all about the pictures in this post, I have to dash off and get a 5mmcrochet hook and see what wool is inspiring me.... I'm thinking I need some new purple in my life to go with my royal blue!!
 
Till the next post
 
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Stash bustin on the wool front!

 Oh dear I have been a bad blogger!!!

SORRY

I do have a vauge good excuse though...

I have been stash busting and stock growing, I plan to open a shop in November when my wee guys head off to school and are in full time. I also need to make some room in the newly made sewing room!! When I did go in to the new sewing room, I found a bin bag of wool. I mean how did I end up with so much?!?!?! I thought I only hoarded fabric! Alas it seems not... So I got to a little crocheting.

 This is what I have come up with so far - 1 circle scarf/snood, 5 flowers 6 wash cloths and 32 giant granny squares...

 Aren't these just yummy looking!!

MmMmMmMm...

They are made with 100% pure cotton, I just love 'em.

 I reckon my granny squares are gonna be chunky blankets, I have used 3 different strands and a 12mm hook. They are so lovely I might find it difficult to let go of!!

So what do you think of the colour combinations?!?! I can't wait to show you them all made up. Is anyone else planning shop openings or craft fairs this year?!?! Or are you just trying a little stash busting?!?!?

I'm off to watch spiderman AGAIN!!!! When my boys decide they like a movie they never tire watching it over & over & over!!

HAPPY SUNDAY PEEPS!

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I Will Wear It In.... Public #2

Hello there,

Happy Sunday to you all!

Just a quick update on my I Will Wear It In...Public Challenge!

I have decided to really challenge myself with this sew along. It might end up as a epic fail, BUT I always sew with cotton, so have decided to sew with stretch fabric and make a hoodie. I found this burda pattern

Which I bought at Abakhan Fabrics, If you don't have a store near you you can pick it up here for just £4.42 BARGAIN I say!! I will be attempting to sew look B, it's a lovely version of a hoodie for us lady types!

Do you remember this fabric?!?!? I have decided it's not just a Pj fabric :)

Does anyone have any tips?? I am in need of them for sure ;)

I will also be using this for the first time... Never even knew it existed! I will be using my twin needle for the first time too! Lost of firsts for me... A little scary but I'm hoping really rewarding!!

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Growing some more stash From Abakhan Fabrics Manchester!

So like the title says..... I've been stash building not busting!!
Oh dear! I don't feel to bad about it though (said like a true fabric junkie) It was all a bargain and all bar one piece of cotton has a purpose!

I got it all from Abakhan Fabrics Manchester... They are a bargain hunters galore. It is the first shop I've seen that does fabric by the kg and not the meter/yard.

They have so many stores but sadly none in Ireland!!

They also have a fantastic Website that I have to say is very people friendly.

They have regular giveaways on their Facebook page.

I have to give a big thank you too Fiona of The Sewing Directory. She was as always very helpful if you have any sewing needs she should be your first port of call.

Now on to my lovely wee buys today....

I'm loving that the boys can choose their own fabric now makes for more enjoyment when sewing and the boys are so proud that mummy made it... It makes me smile so much!

Finn chose this for a wee t-shirt/Pj's

Frazer chose this for the same job!

This is for me to make some t-shirts from Burda.

This cotton is more lime than the picture shows.... It has no purpose YET but I couldn't leave it!!

I know it's a little early for Xmas buying but this has bunting written all over it!!

Another early Xmas buy but look at those reindeer... Too cute this will be a fab skirt.

This here is gonna be a lush quilt... Now HONESTLY do you think these will go well together?!?!? I love them but I am a tiny bit unsure... Unleash your inner thoughts peeps!!

The boys seen this and gave the expected MUMMY LOOK scream, so it was a given for the buy pile!!

One more BIG up from me to Abakhan is their Bargain bags Approx 30 meters for only £14.99.

Basically I love Michael Abakhan Fabric, If you don't know it... Then get to know it!!!

That's my gushing over..

Hope all you fabric junkies have fun!!

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