Winter Wall Hanging

I recently completed this Winter Wall Hanging.

It went through a few design stages

but I'm pleased with the final result.

The pine bough is simple thread art by machine.

The applique is raw edge secured with more thread art.

I still enjoy using this method to add dimension 

and interest to a quilt.

This project counts as a scrap/stash buster,

I didn't purchase anything to make it....although

my selections of scrap fabrics and especially thread colors are 

dwindling.  That's not a bad thing....just means I need to 

plan ahead instead of simply assuming I have a thread color that

will match any applique project.

This wall hanging will find it's home in my office at work.

Today's a snowy one in southern Pennsylvania.
Hoping it clears enough to go to a family Christmas gathering.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Carolyn 

Bags and winter wall hanging

With Thanksgiving behind us and looking toward Christmas 

(and the colder weather that comes with this time of year),

I thought it was about time to head to my sewing studio.

I made myself a new winter bag.

It's made from a thrift store wool skirt and

left over fabric from last winter's bag.

So a great bargain bag!

Earlier in the fall, I made this bag.

When I spied the colors and pattern of this fabric

I knew it just had to become a bag.

I bought this fabric just for this project,

so not much of a bargain, but since I bought the fabric at 

a big box store, not a budget buster either.

Next on the list are 5 small messenger bags for

our great nieces and granddaughter for Christmas.

I used double sided, pre-quilted fabric, so these

came together quickly.

And lastly, a sneak peak of the winter wall hanging I'm working on.

Still lots of detail work to be done, but I'm making progress.

I'm designing this one as I go, so that takes extra time with all the

measuring, and staring at fabrics on my design wall and 

don't forget the mistakes.....all part of the creative process!

All in all, I've spent some fun hours in my sewing studio lately.

In case I don't make it back here for awhile again....

Merry Christmas!

Carolyn