Country Cottage SAL - Part two

It's time for an update of the Country Cottage SAL, I am doing with Val at Val Spires Sews, As I've said before I have only done bits of embroidery before. I treated myself to a lightbox but even with the use of that the tracing took longer than I thought it would, thank goodness for Fixon pens, the magic of being able to iron away anything I wasn't happy with was just that magic! I am sure it will get easier in time.

This is the picture will go on the front of the needle case, it's waiting for the fabric house, the embroidery isn't quite finished, there are some french knots to add, it isn't perfect but I'm quite pleased at my first attempt. Next time I am aiming to have the needle case finished, so watch this space as they say.

Bye for now

Country Cottage SAL

My first SAL how exciting is this?

The main reason I bought this book, is because I love the quilt that matches the pillow on the front, Val Spires from Val Spires Sews and I are doing a SAL. We are starting with the cottage garden sewing set, and we will be reporting in every two weeks. 

I must admit I thought I would be further along that just having the fabric and threads I only just got them all together this week, next time there will be more happening it's a promise. 

I just wanted to say thank you for all your kind comments to my last post, and all the crafty facts about yourselves, its fun getting to know you. x

Bye for now