Pinwheel Love

I think pinwheels are one of the prettiest blocks.  I have seen endless variations & never get tired of this simple pattern.

My current project is made from a charm pack of Hello Betty & unbleached muslin.  I like the vintage feel of the blocks.  I am not sure, but I think this will be a lap/wall/baby quilt.

I finished my peasant top & have worn it already.  I am really impressed at how easy this pattern was.  I didn't have the right size zipper on hand, but easily substituted a smaller one.  I also missed the finer print at the bottom of the pattern with the fabric allowances for the contrast bands.  My local fabric shop was out of white flannel, so I used Kona white instead.  The fit is perfect & the warm flannels will be so soft & warm on cold days.  I still have fabric set aside for another - one more to make before the snow arrives!

I have been keeping up with some of the other blogs & their Christmas projects.  So many cute ideas out there in blogland.  Have any of you started any Christmas projects yet or have any interesting gift ideas you are working on?

Have a sweet Wednesday!

A Lion Of A Project

Hi friends!  Sorry for my brief hiatus from blogging.  I have temporarily replaced my sewing machine & fabric for a paintbrush to help out with another task. 

A 12 foot lion!

 I have been spending my free time doing this set backdrop for a production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.  My duty was the lion himself, the rest of the poster was carefully painted by my talented partner.  By the way, the unfinished blue space to the right is for the lamp post, that will be completed last.  Painting is a workout, & all my muscles are now protesting from the crouching, reaching & yikes - ladder climbing.  Despite all this, it was so much fun to use my rusty painting skills & polish them up a bit.

Meanwhile, I have squeezed in a little bit of sewing. 

Wonky star coasters from my Amy Butler Stash.

 I am also working on some winter flannel tops using Lila Tueller's Peasant Blouse pattern: 

I know, how cute right?  I have had this pattern for a year, so I am really happy to finally work on this project. I will let you know how they turn out :)  I also have the pattern for her Charisma Boots:

- yet another project I haven't completed, but don't you just love these as an UGG alternative??  Lila has such cute ideas - you should check out her blog for her new designs (the London Dress is amazing!).

 Time to get stitching!

Have a sweet Wednesday!