Stunning Stitches and Monthly Sewing Day

Pat stitched up a this cutie for our Atrium Gallery.

Named 'Charm Pack Shuffle', it is one of the many free patterns from Moda on their Bake Shop site, it certainly raised some interest with the result that Pat agreed to present the pattern construction as a mini workshop.

Pat provided each of us with step by step instructions and even a sample.

along with many, many reiterations to closely follow the step by step directions. A confusing pattern if you don't concentrate but a simple one if you do. There were a few laughable moments and a few frustrated reverse stitchers but generally we all had a great time. Thanks heaps for the tutorial Pat.

Karen didn't take part in the workshop, she was busily creating the sweetest little zippered pouches, apparently she has made herself several, created from a simple Keyring kit from BeBeBold along with a few extras, zip, wadding etc. Lots of oohhs and aahhhs over these darling little pieces.

Karen also lined and padded the inside of her pouches.

Karen brought along two drawstring bags to share with us, she purchased the pattern from BeBeBold at the last Craft Fair in Brisbane, but get this, although she padded her stash with BeBeBold fabrics this adorable blue drawstring bag was made from a skirt that Karen wore when her now adult kids were just toddlers. Looks amazing, Karen.
The red lining shows the bag off perfectly, particularly the antique finished drawstring loops.

Sheila is now back from her amazing Craft trip to Japan, she had a wonderful time, touring and joining in various workshops along the way. She very kindly shared a pic of some of her workshop treasures from the trip with us.