Sunday, May 20, 2012

My Sewing Mojo Has Returned!

hi!

after a few months of thinking

that if i never sewed again it would be too soon...

{i know that is unimaginable for some of you..hehe!}

i finally cleaned up and reorganised my sewing corner

&

after gazing at  my cupboarded stash of fabrics

i started to dream of making jazzy pillowcases

&

made several for myself and family and friends....just 'cos i could.


next week two of my friends are having birthdays.

&

all summer i have been giving various friends

my cushions...some left over from my madeit shop

and others i just had sitting aside.

i always pray about which ones to give to which person

&

am always delighted when they say that how did i know

that the one i picked out for them was perfect...

the Lord is my secret weapon..hehe!



this time i felt that none of my premade covers would be right

so making a union jack cushion cover came to mind.

i found a picture of one in a magazine
and then got to work.

i think i will include that little red, white and blue heart in the present too...

i made it a few months ago...before christmas last year...

&

i have another navy floral cover that i made to go with this one too...
it has white and green in its colouring as well...

i think they will suit her blue sofa well..at least i hope she thinks so!

well

cheers for now...

please forgive me if i haven't left a comment on your lovely blog this month

as a day and a half per month isn't half long enough to pop in

and say 'hello' to all of you gorgeous peeps!


naturally Carol xox




17 comments:

  1. Hey Carol! Thanks so much for the pretty pillowcase!Gorgeous! Mum loved hers as well...matches her pale bedroom walls. I am sitting at Dads laptop having a coffee with Mum right now. Love from us all...Jillxxx

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  2. Hi Carol, it's so lovely to read your post; I've missed you! Love the cushion; it's very striking. I made my first pillowcase using the 'tube' method for FNSI...and I'm hooked! Like you I'll be making pillowcases for lots of people :-)

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  3. Happy you are back dear Carol!
    You manage to inspire when nothing else does!
    Love the Union Jack and Cherry twist!
    Lucky are those who have a little piece of your creativity and fun.
    My sweet cushions greet our visitors beautifully.
    The gift that keeps giving.
    xo Sue
    Have a wonderful weekend, mine has just started.

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  4. So nice to see you pop up in my reader....glad you are back to your beautiful sewing ..thanks for giving us a peek. xx

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  5. Great to see you have made something so lovely! Good on you! X

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  6. Hi Carol, I love, love, love this cushion,so perfect for the Diamond Jubilee and upcoming Olympics. It is Victoria Day weekend in Canada and Charles and Camilla will be at the fireworks display. I have been looking for fabric with cherries, I love yours!

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  7. That is a stunning cushion Carol. So bright and funky. Your friend will absolutely love it! xo

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  8. Good mojo Carol! Life's a bowl of cherries
    xo Cathy

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  9. Welcome back, Carol! We missed you. Like your lovely comments, I feel happier for seeing your latest creation...and for hearing of your return to sewing. Look forward to seeing more xo

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  10. Love it Carol, what fun!
    Great to have your back, I can't get used to this new blogger set up, am finding it hard to keep track of everyone but thankfully I know now that you're back with us! x

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  11. So wonderful to hear from you again, Carol - I have missed you! Loving your creations, you crafty minx. I wish I could zip you down here on my magic carpet so you could show me how to sew ☺. J x

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  12. So glad you've found your mojo,I've missed you..xx

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  13. Hi Carol, glad to have you back, that cushion looks lovely, my sewing machine has been broken for about 6 months & I'm really missing sewing, absence makes the heart grow fonder I guess!

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  14. Good to see you are sewing again. And a Union Jack with cherries is just perfect!

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  15. Yay for sewing again... it can be hard sometimes to find the motivation - even when it's something you love doing. My sewing room has for too long looked like a fabric bomb was detonated in there and it totally sapped any creativity and inspiration out of me the moment I walked in the door!
    You cushions are gorgeous as always and I love how unique you make them! May you stay inspired, creative, motivated and sewing!
    :)

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  16. Hello dear friend!
    Glad you are back! Love your sewing.
    Hugs

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i am delighted that you care enough to comment..i love to read each one of them..thank you!