LADYBIRD, LADYBIRD FLY AWAY HOME

My neice is expecting her first baby in July.  I am currently putting together these cute little ladybird blocks on my embroidery machine to make her a baby quilt.  Haven't actually worked out the design yet but I'm having a lot of fun working on it.

BIRTHDAY HOOT

A little makeup bag for my friend Barbara.  She likes owls and the colour purple! Happy Birthday Babsie!

A GOOD WEEKEND'S PRODUCTION OF PRESSIES

Very pleased with my sewing output this weekend.  All done - just add the odd box of choccies and girly stuff (soaps etc) and hey presto!  Yes, we have a Trekky in our midst.  Found this machine embroidery design so had to use it for Babsie - bit strange on a pot holder but it's a little different and something I know she will use.  Thanks to my lovely Bernina and very clever little Brother - had so much fun!!  Just hope the recipients like their gifts - hand made is so much nicer! 

Lots of gifts still to make...

Well here it is my 15th wedding anniversary.  Not exactly a romantic celebration, my husband is working night duty at the hospital!  Oh well, nothing to do except sew!  I generally try to make the girls at work a gift.  Going to be a busy weekend of sewing - lucky the night duties continue and hubby is asleep during the day!  Here's a softie star I made tonight combining machine embroidery as well.  I kinda like it - funky yet Christmassy!

I discovered machine embroidery!

Thank you Mr Rudd for my stimulus package - I put it towards the purchase of my clever little embroidery machine. 

Still learning and playing with it (and buying too many designs on the Net - they keep having sales!). 
Recently made this bag for my friend Dale at work. Black silk, design is from Windstar Embroidery Designs.