Finishing up projects & more embroidery!!

Just finished up my February Embroidery Diva club project . 

The Rollie Pollie case

It was a challenge , but fun to sew . The club leader is a huge piping fan & encouraged us all to add piping to the ends of each piece of the case. I'm so glad she did as it really makes the pieces pop. 

Not sure if you can really see the piping in the top photo. 

I ❤️ Batiks so it was a natural to use them for this project.! 

I had a discussion with one of my favorite teachers at Bernina Connection ( actually have several favorites) anyway -she loves Batiks also an said the same as I did . I usually just get more because I hate cutting into the ones I have !!! Ha ha 

The bottom picture is of my great niece . I made her a "chocolate " bunny for Easter. You can just barely see the monogram on it . It's from Pickle Pie & ive made many of these for gifts ! 

On to a few Easter projects including a dress for ME. 

Lots of embroidery

New top

 I made a new top last week . It's a Sandra Betzina Todays Fit pattern . 

It's my second version . I like the fit much better than the first one , but I'm no sure I Love this version . 

It's a brighter color than I normally wear , but hey different can be better too. 

The knit is pretty thin ITY I got at Stone Mountain & daughter last year. The pattern needs fabric with drape , but I do fiddle with the "knot" part . 

So I'll wear it a few more times to decide if it's a keeper .

Happy Sewing 

Garment mojo is back

I finally got my garment sewing mojo back this week .

I have been sewing a ton , but seem to always put myself & sewing for myself on the back burner. 

I made this Sandra Betzina Today's Fit pattern . I was fitted for this pattern by Sandra at her recent workshop I attended . It is a very flattering pattern & her fitting tips were great. I need to make a few tweaks next time, but nothing too major . The fabric was a combo knit set I got from Marcy Tilton fabrics when I attended Sewing Expo in Puyallup 2 years ago. 

I had never sewn with mesh & had been very intimidated. But I followed Sandra's knit tips & it sewed like a dream . 

I have another version cut & ready to go ! 

I'm taking advantage of the sewing mojo being back & making another version . 

Happy Sewing