The last stitch challenge April/May- finishing your wip

[wysiwyg]

Ok here is my list for April to finish (one of my NY resolutions was to not make all presents this year, and at least part of them needs to be recycled/upcycled materials)

2 x birthday tops for 1 year olds (just appliqué designs onto tops)
Sew material onto back of knitted butterfly for 2 month old gift
1 x fabric catepillar for 1 year old birthday
1 x dress for DD to wear to wedding reception at end of May
1 x dress for DD from b/w fabric material
Some type of curtain arrangement for balcony door to keep draught out.

Feels good to write it down, once I have said I am going to do something I really like to do it so I think this thread will help keep me on track. (I have inherited my dad's trait of starting lots of projects and not finishing them!)

[Fleur]

Wow wysiwyg, your list is so good compared to mine
I can't even commit to one whole project, just half of it
They sound awesome though, can't wait to see pics

[ss_storm]

don't worry Fleur..I'm worried I won't be able to do what I've aimed for! It's just so hard with DD and everything else I have to do, but I would really love to get back into it again. The only place I can do it is the kitchen table, but our landlord wants to come and take that away (it's hers and was in the house when we moved in) so I have no ideawhat I'll do then! I'd really love a proper sewing cabinet/worktop

[Jaycee]

Great thread!

I only have one project on the go at the moment, a cross stitch that I started a year ago that I haven't picked up for around 3 months now!

So my goal is to actually get it out and work on it! And hopefully have it finished in 3 months in time for my 3rd wedding anniversary, as it's our wedding sampler

[Ryatha]

I'm a bit embarrased... I had sudden inspiration to make a bag out of my favorite top that ripped a few weeks ago. So yesterday I bought the interfacing from spotlight and then started and finished the bag last night I was up til 12.30 working on it... and I only need to hand stitch the liner closed now. I've popped a photo up in my blog if you want to see.

Right now off to finish the actual WIPs rather than starting a new one!

[maz]

Ive just come back from spotlight...well I had to go there because they sent me a voucher..spend $100 get $40 off...whats a girl to do
I bought the fabric for our 4 poster canopy bed (that is still onlayby) top rail to which I would LOVE to make a foot end blanket and small pillows for the couch.

AND

I also bought some fabric for mini me to make a blanket for the foot end of her bed to.

NOw only prob is...ive never patchworked before What the hell do I do???? HELP

[Jaycee]

Lol Ryatha, it must of inspired you

[wysiwyg]

Ryatha - The bag looks great. That is just the sort of thing I would do - I get so enthusiastic about starting things as soon as have the idea.

Reminds me I got very enthusiastic about making a bag out of felted woolen jumpers, and got some jumpers and felted them but haven't got any further - oh well that will have to be for the May list - enough to do in April already.

[ss_storm]

This morning I sewed up two of the door snakes, hot pink in colour! Just waiting on the material my mum posted to me to arrive, hopefully tomorrow, so I can cut out the other two I need. Then I have to get some sand but that might have to wait until the week after next when we have more money.

Mind you the sewing machine was sitting on the kitchen table for almost a week before I finally set it up this morning

[wysiwyg]

2 x birthday tops for 1 year olds (just appliqué designs onto tops) - DONE
Sew material onto back of knitted butterfly for 2 month old gift
1 x fabric catepillar for 1 year old birthday - STARTED
1 x dress for DD to wear to wedding reception at end of May
1 x dress for DD from b/w fabric material
Some type of curtain arrangement for balcony door to keep draught out.

So some progress but alot to do before end of April!

[Fleur]

I think I'm going to have to adjust my challenge to 'do something - anything - this weekend'

So... hoping to add borders to two squares tomorrow. Surely I can do that?

[ss_storm]

I now have the fabric from my mum to make the other two snakes, I don't like the pattern very much, but they won't be very easily seen so I think I can put up with it
I do have a confession to make though...I started cutting out fabric to make some door stops..so guess I better add that to my list as well

[Ryatha]

I've put the elastic into one nappy... that is a start right?

I'll try to get the others finished today. Fred is starting to grow out of her mediums already so I need to get these finished or they will be too small for her!