SEW EXCITED!

Last weekend was a monumentous one in the Frost ~ Morris (my last name for the considerable near future) household. I learned how to sew! It must sound crazy to all you pro sewers but as I'm only 21 I think I'm still quite young to take it up. And I'm loving it!

I always knew I wanted to be able to sew ~ I asked for a sewing machine for my 20th birthday. And I got it but I just haven't had the time to get aquainted with it until NOW! And now there's nothing stopping me. I've picked up a fair few sewing books in local charity shops and have some on order from Amazon but the best teacher would have to be my Mother! Who made her own wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses from scratch ~ and numerous other articles.

So here are a few things that I've managed so far

1) A panel blind for the kitchen window. In Laura Ashleys Duck Egg Blue gingham ( which I hasten to add I got it for 1/2 price in the remnants section ~ a steal as the cashier couldn't understand why it was so cheap as it had just come in ~ I bought it about two years ago!)

Please ignore the peach walls! ~ we haven't got round to painting the kitchen yet ~ we had the new units etc installed in october but STILL haven't got round to painting it!

2)The next was a curtain to cover the boiler in the kitchen   

Simple projects to get me started!

I also want to make curtains to cover the fridge and freezer under the worktops and the washing machine as I hate seeing modern appliances ( I don't know why!) but I rather think Calum will not agree to that. A bit to frilly!

So that the kitchen done in the fabric department ~ can't wait for the whole room to be finished and to be able to show it off.

And to finish ~ these are works in

progress ~

~have managed to finish a few of them ~ adorning them with mother of pearl buttons and twine.

~ This one's been made from a vintage scottish woolen blanket that had a tear in it. I love turning old things into something new and usable.

Off to meet my Mum tomorrow and heading to Edinburgh to visit my Gran. Hoping to get a chance to visit the Kinross Saturday flea market and charity shops in Stockbridge ~ Edinburgh.

Hope you all have a great weekend girls!

Charlotte xxx

Comments

[Maria]

Everything looks great! I love the little hearts! Well done!I'm new to sewing too and I know how it feels when you've managed to finish something that actually looks good! That is of course when my sewing machine doesn't throw tantrums!

Maria x

[Zabrina]

Congratulations Charlotte! Isn't it cool to sew away? You mave cute things and I wanna see more things!

[Victoria May Plum]

Hi Charlotte,
I only learnt to sew last year. But once you start, you can't stop! and you are only a baby, so plenty of time to become a pro.
I say cover all the appliances when Callum is at work, that way he will probably never even realise that you have done it (unless he is a very extrodinary man!) and you will have the kitchen of your dreams.
I can't wait to see what you make next.
Victoria x

[Sew Recycled!]

Hi Charlotte!
Well done, you look like a born seamstress! Did you receive Benjamin, and did he meet Murrays seal of approval!?
The hearts look fab, beautiful yet simple!

[Isobel]

Hi Charlotte,

I just got my first sewing machine last march and I barely go a day without sewing. I absolutely love it. And your pieces are really lovely.
Keep up the good work. :)
x

[julia]

Well done you - you're off! You won't believe how many hours you can fill with a sewing machine! Next thing you know you're going to have piles of fabric everywhere but you won't be able to resist buying just that little bit more!

Julia x

[alison]

I love all your sewing projects. I'm sewing by hand at the mo because my sewing machine retired itself!!!!
I hope to get a new one for my birthday in September:-)
I hope you show us more of your sewing soon.
Take care,
Alison

[Linda]

Well done on the sewing, love your hearts, so sweet. Once you gain confidence there will be no stopping you and the joy that comes with a completed project is priceless.