Author: Joanne Hurlock
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Quaint Houses
I finished this cross-stitch recently and so today framed it after applying a pretty fabric and free motion appliqué around the outside…
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Christmas Gold Purse
After spending some time in the garden this morning it’s always nice to come inside and watch gardening programmes on Netflix while doing some sewing. With Christmas coming up I’m trying to make as many Christmas presents as possible so it is enjoyable without the stress of time pressure. I had one lovely piece of…
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45 Minute Purse
I was tidying up my fabric from the weekend to change my ‘sewing room’ into my ‘study/office’ and while putting some fabric away my eyes joined these three fabrics together. So I just had to follow up with a quick purse before putting my sewing machine and overlocker away! 45 minutes max to make these.…
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Tote Bags
I have been wanting to give making a tote bag a go for a while, so this weekend was the right time to try. I have combined the canvas type fabric (found at the Mt Maunganui Sally Army) with an opshop find tray mat with orange embroidery. Lined with blue gingham, and the other one…
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My first Doll
This is obviously not my first doll, but the first doll I have ever sewn. And, I can’t believe how easy it was. Too easy! I used to make dolls clothes all the time so made the dress out of a piece of doiley I bought for like $1 at the opshop the other day.…
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Pansy Pick
Last day of my mini holiday (Queens Birthday weekend). I have quite a few cross stitches that are finished waiting for me to frame, or make into cushions, book covers … who knows, and so I got started on this little one and just love it. I think the mix of freemotion sewing, fabric and…
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Cows in the Field
A few weeks ago I scored three of these memorial tea towels for Horsham Downs school and I immediately set to work embellishing. Today I finished off all the free motion sewing (quilting) and I’m pretty pleased with the result. I will probably frame in a large frame with white edge and perhaps hang it…
