So here is my desk this week.....
It doesn't look much different to last week as I have been continuing to make some summer clothes and have made myself two pairs of wide legged trousers.
You can see to the right some more notebooks having pretty covers glues to them and one of my many jars of bits. Everything has a use eventually!
I had some questions about this sewing machine it is one that is designed to cope with thicker fabrics and it certainly feels like it has a stronger motor. This is a basic machine but I think they do a fancier version. It seems to be my workhorse at the moment.
I am still stitchinh for the exhibition so most things are still secret, but here are some cards and folios I will have for sale.
hope to get round to see you all later
Have a great Wednesday!
link to exhibition
link to 02 Textiles
link to Frayed Round The Edges
ReplyDeleteHi there, some lovely stitched pieces to look at today. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #5 XxX
Your cards and folios are so pretty - good luck with the sale at the exhibition .
ReplyDeleteI still use mum's old sewing machine (50+ years) as opposed to my all singing/dancing one - love my mum's work horse!
Hugs, Neet 4 xx
Lovely work Karen and you skilfully use your workhorse to make beautiful things Shaz in Oz.x #25
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely stitched prettiness to view this week Karen. I love wide legged trousers too, especially in this weather if not wearing shorts. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #19
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching. Good to have a robust sewing machine that you can trust ... sounds like quite a bit of successful dressmaking (something I used to do a lot of years ago). Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a good day - Hazel, WOYWW #15 x
ReplyDeleteYour textile pieces are beautiful, so pretty and delicate. I like the idea of having a heavy duty machine like that, so useful for altering demin and thicker fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week,
Diana x #21
What a great photo of your desk and I love the beautiful cards :)
ReplyDeleteA very happy WOYWW to you!
Claire no.6
Your little stitched pieces are absolutely exquisite, Karen. I particularly love the one with the little bird. Just beautiful! Thank you for your lovely comment, and I'm really glad you enjoyed my desk this week.
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Shoshi #10
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI so wish I could make my own clothes.
Loving your sewn projects.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #14
I love the idea of having a sewing machine... I am useless though ( and have no space for it) I would only use it for craft projects though now "proper" sewing, lol! Hope your trousers are a success. Helen #1
ReplyDeleteHello Love the fabric in the machine hope the exhibition goes well. Happy WOYWDW
ReplyDeleteLilian B #13
Gorgeous stitched art always makes me happy and these are perfect. Have a great woyww and a lovely crafty week, Angela x17x
ReplyDeleteI do love the detail you put into your work, it's so pretty! I'm not one for doing layered pieces, it tends to be all about the fabric for me so I really admire those crafters who do! I have a basic machine too - a Janome which was suitable for college use, so it would stand up to the amount I use it for!
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 8 xxx
I do love a bit of stitchery the mixture of fabric on cards really is a delightful combination and something I love to create. I'm looking forward to the big reveal from you regarding the exhibition..!!
ReplyDeleteThank you as always for sharing WOYWW Tracey #3
Karen, you make your own trousers? How cool is that! I would like to see them sometime if you care to share!
ReplyDeleteAnd those stitched pieces are absolutely Beautiful!
Happy #WOYWW
Jackie #28
That looks like a beast of a machine! The stitched goodness you've shown us is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCarmen x #35
Hi Karen. Those stitched pieces are beautiful - well done. Glad the material from last week is now trousers. I used to make all of John's as he was so short you simple couldn't just chop a bit off the commercial ones!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to like Mull, too. I know DD2 loves it up there, so it should be a great time. Hoping to get out to Staffa, too - but I think the puffins will have left - boohoo
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #11
I love wide legged trousers, I remember them from my teenage years and that fashion is 'hip' nowadays isn't it? it's another tropical day in the Netherlands but I wanted to thank you for your visit to my desk the other day and pay you a visit back so here I am, sweaty and all, sending you a hug from Holland. Marit #23
ReplyDeleteGorgeous exhibition pieces! And that sewing machine looks great! Happy weekend! xo Cheetarah #30
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit earlier.... have to complete the stamping before I start stuffing!!
ReplyDeleteLove that stitched work....so unusual.
Have a good week, keep on stitching
Christine #22
Ooh Karen, those stitched pieces are gorgeous :) ~Stacy #36
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit. I now have a quiet house ! until the next weekend again. I think we all need a workhorse machine, seem more durable and less confusing. Love, your exhibition pieces Just beautiful.. Have a good weekend
ReplyDeleteHI Karen, your work is so beautiful, I love all those pieces. It's great to be able to make your own clothes as well, you can never find exactly what you want in the shops. Have a great week. Annie C #12
ReplyDeleteKaren, those cards are amazing, makes me feel I should have a go, but couldn't produce anything that beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my desk
Chris #9
Those cards are lovely the bird peice is so pretty hope they sell well. Thanks for your visit last week. x Amanda
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