still sewing....

Since I got my new machine, well not yesterday but hopefully later today.... :)

Here is a couple of table runners I have done, I LOVE this first one, it's so bright and cheery and I love the outline quilting I did on it, I KNOW I will be doing a quilt version of this one.

Here is one I started with my old machine that I never finished but now that I have the new machine I tried out my stippling with the stitch regulator, I have a lot to learn but not bad being my first time :) this table runner is SMALL though, I am not crazy about the size but it's still pretty.

and here is the stippling (I guess true stippling is a lot closer together than this, but I tried!)

My cat thinks I made it for her (poor kitty, she is putting on the weight!)

 

I also sewed the cutest bag for my mom, of course I forgot to take a picture of it before I gave it to her, but I loved it so much that I have to make one for myself :)

oh and I also sewed an (ugly) canvas apron for Jim LOL he has been using a wood lathe lately to make some varmit calls and has been getting wood shavings EVERYWHERE! I even added a little "she sews and scraps" sewing label on the front of the apron to, ya know, give it that special touch ;)

here is one of his varmit calls in the making

and here are some of the finshed varmit calls, he is good at making these huh?!!

(yes that is the French Geneal quilt I am working on for Jim, he want's it BIG, so I have the fabric on order, but I guess he is finding a way to use it now LOL

anyways, I think that is it for now, hopefully I will have more time to sew, I really NEED to tidy up this pigstye, gross, disgusting  slightly unorganized craft room of mine to find a place for my new sewing machine, wish me luck!

Hugs!
 

Comments

[Dee]

Hey, I love the table runners! They are so pretty and happy! The cat looks good on the peachey one!

I think it's cool that Jim does his own varming calls! That is an incredible skill and he looks good in the apron!

Although, I don't think you should be using that fabric for his quilt...it should be mine! lol

Hope you and the manly men have a good evening! Are you back at school now?

[Barbara]

Hey Leslie, I love your table runners!! And if Jim wants to sell any of his "callers", let me know..

[Jennifer Sizemore]

Leslie - your work is simply beautiful!!!!!!!!! And Jim's too!!!!!! What kinds of varmints is he trying to call??? Is he going to sell too??? (hint hint)

[Dianne]

HOLY COW LES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your work is GORGEOUS, and your stippling looks soooooo good.
I am jealous of all the work you're getting done!
KEEP GOING YOU AMAZING WOMAN YOU!

[randi]

very pretty! i love the top one!

how nice that your hubs wears your signature apron. i think that is very cool! :)

[Carolyn Kaiser]

Love the table runner..Just beautiful, Love Kitty, Dogs, Jim, Zach and my talented daughter..I guess talent runs in your little family..:)

[Peta]

I love your table runners they are absolutely beautiful!