Saturday 29 September 2012

I am gradually catching up with those bee blocks - here are two more.

Four Acre blocks from the book Modern Blocks compiled by Susanne Woods made for Chrissy in the Modern Stitching Bee...

The first is following Chrissy's colour palette



The brown was a bit of a problem as although I don't dislike it like some I just haven't bought much.  I have more in the beige, tan colour grouping from my early appliqueing days (making rabbits for Easter decorations) but only this brown!



For the second block we could choose our own colours and I seem to have been thinking of marmalade!

I have to admit I struggled with these blocks and re-stitched the seams several times.  A mixture of not reading the instructions thoroughly, wielding a rotary cutter late at night and not being good at maths!  Oh well I didn't actually hurt myself in the process just the fabric!  Ouch!



The other thing I have been doing is rearranging my sewing space - I love it and already feel a bit more productive!  Let's hope I can keep that up!

Before I had my back to the window and looked at the door...



My cutting table took up the opposite corner...




And after - the shelves have been cleared of toys and now have my crafting books and the ironing board in front...


This is an old bed chair but great for displaying cushions - mine, my mothers and Helen's - I just need to recover the chair in something quieter so the cushions take centre stage... 




Just by turning my desk around I get more light falling on my sewing, a pretty view out the window and it frees up space to fit my cutting table at the end of the room



Leaving space for a comfy chair so I can hand piece and quilt in comfort, by the window and next to the radiator!  Or it allows for a guest to sit and stitch - any takers?







20 comments:

  1. Wow, nice work space! I like the cushions/pillows that you have displayed and everything looks like it has its own place to be. Such organization. Sigh. My space is in disarray. Well, I'll organize it tomorrow ;-)

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  2. Your sewing room looks great Nicky...I'm very envious!! I cold really do with a nice comfy chair like that myself!!!

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  3. I'll be over in a jiffy! Stick the kettle on! Jxo

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  4. The blocks are great, and your sewing space looks brilliant. I, like Helen, am dead jealous!!

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  5. Yep - get the kettle on and I;ll be round asap. Love your blocks and your sewing room is looking great

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  6. Your blocks look fab, I struggled with the same things. Lack of brown for starters! You've worked wonders in your sewing room, wish I could just pop down for a cuppa and some stitching!

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  7. Gorgeous room! I love your comfy chair ; )

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  8. I love seeing sewing rooms. Yours is so special with beautiful cushions and quilts on display. I could really settle into your comfy chair.

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  9. looks lovely! that comfy chair looks perfect!

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  10. I love your new header!!!!
    Your blocks are lovely and our sewing room looks wonderful - I wish I could come round for a cup of tea and a sit on the comfy chair!

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  11. Great rearrangement there. I'd love more natural light in my work space, but unfortunately I'm rather constrained by certain things in the room as to where they sit :o/

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  12. it is amazing how a bit of a re-jig can work wonders....shelves, workspace and comfy chair all look in the right place now (problem is they didn't look wrong before!)...hope it encourages lots of inspiration....and visitors! xxx

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  13. I think that chair has my name on it, I'll bring cake ;-)

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  14. You are so lucky! And loving the Halloween look x

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  15. I will be right over! Love the spoooky header!!!

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  16. love the rearranged work spaces, so lovely!
    I think that chair is just my size-i'm on my way!
    lovely blocks too.

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  17. I would be more than happy to come and stitch in your space. I suppose I had better go and clean my mess up now.

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  18. Love your colourful and inviting space Nicky! Lovely to see where the magic happens :)

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