Friday 14 March 2014

Works in progress

Paul gave me a Christmas gift voucher for my local Bernina store and I made time recently to do some fabric shopping: the green fabric will be a skirt, the blue is almost finished and will be a top, and the patterned fabric will be a wrap-around dress.  I haven't bought any clothes (apart from lingerie) for seven months which feels strangely liberating!
My knitting I pick up in the evenings sometimes, I have almost finished the first sleeve.  It is actually a lovely golden yellow but the colour doesn't show up in the photo.
I started making a Christmas ornament for February and just didn't get it done, I'm hoping it will be completed for March instead.
I have started some secret sewing on my Pay it Forward gifts (see here), I would love to get them made in the next few months.
One finish I have had was little beaded booties, there's nothing like a deadline to get a gift made quickly!  These are for a colleague who is having a baby girl next month.
And the last picture above ... yep, we got to spend a weekend recently back at Papamoa beach.  It was for church camp and we went a day early which was such a treat to visit our summer holiday spot.  And yes, I did have a swim in the ocean :) Wendy xx

18 comments:

  1. I think you are so inspiring with your hand made wardrobe. Not buying clothes must feel very liberating. Your projects look lovely, those little booties are so glamorous!

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  2. Lovely fabrics for your new outfits and I love the sweater you are making . Cute booties :-) oh that beach looks so inviting , would love to have a walk there .

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  3. Lovely fabrics! Your sweater is beautiful. I love it. How glam are those sweet little booties. Nothing nicer than time spent beside the ocean xx

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  4. it must be great to be making your own clothes, you are very clever. lovely fabrics.
    looking forward to seeing your finished ornaments and sneeky peeks.
    Looks like a great spot for a weekend away!

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  5. Can't wait to see your new clothes Wendy. Those little booties are so sweet. Have a great weekend.

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  6. Hello Wendy,

    Well done on making all your own clothes. Just think no trying on clothes in those dreaded change rooms! Love those baby booties, so cute. Glad you had a extra day on your camp, a great idea.
    Good luck with all your projects.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  7. All the works in progress are proof you haven't been sitting at the lovely beach the whole time!

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  8. Cute booties!! Nice to see what you have been doing Wendy and it will be great to see the end results too! Love the look of the cardi - is that a fitted front on it? Very style-y :-)

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  9. Those booties are so cute Wendy. Looks like you're keeping yourself pretty busy!

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  10. Pretty items Wendy, love those baby bootees!

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  11. Pretty items Wendy, love those baby bootees!

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  12. Gosh you sure inspire me Wendy with your handmade wardrobe. I look forward to seeing finished pics of your latest creations. I just think there would be nothing lovelier than a handmade wardrobe :-)
    All your new makes look wonderful - that felt work looks very interesting. Its great that you got back to the beach again before winter kicks in. Happy weekend to you x0x0

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  13. Lovely fabric. It is so nice to make your own wardrobe. I love the cardigan. Have a nice weekend.

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  14. You are keeping very busy. Love the booties..
    Looks like lots of weed at the beach.. We had a lot this morning too but still went in for a dip...

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  15. Your hand made wardrobe is coming along very nicely Wendy.I love the baby bootees.x

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  16. You are very busy indeed !!!
    The baby shoes are so cute !!
    Florence

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  17. That must be a wonderful feeling not having bought any clothing because you have been making it for yourself:) I do love the look of your new jumper and those booties are so very sweet. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. xx

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  18. So many cute things happening at your place Wendy, it will be lovely to see all your new clothes soon! What a wonderful feeling to be making your wardrobe yourself...

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