Hand Sewing Tools Organized

A little more organization in my sewing room.  Organization is such an ongoing process.  I like the suitcase my friend gave me for my appliqué but I don't like not being able to see in it or be limited for the amount of things.  Sometimes I want to add beads and such and that really bulks up the suitcase.  So, now, I have switched.

I like my new plastic case.  I can add or take away as needed.  That means if I need my beads to go on some appliqué thing, I can just add them on.

My practice rug mug here.  I did some needle turn appliqué and wanted to practice before I did my bigger piece.  More on that later.

O Christmas Tree

 

I made a few of these at the beginning of the month.  I wanted to post them for one of the Iron Craft challenges but I was afraid the people I was giving them to would see them.  

The original pattern called for a smaller border around and the tree ended up touching the sides. (See picture below). I did not like that so I made the border a bit bigger.  Other than that it was an extremely fun tree to put together.  This is my first time with an applique pattern and really I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.  

Here is the other one I made.  The pattern is from Patch Abilities.  MM312 Funky Tree

Hearts That Found a Home

I have not been to many garage sales this year.  That's okay because sometimes I ge tthings I might not necessarily need.  I did find this pile of hand appliqued hearts.  I said to the woman who appliqued them, "are you sure you want to get rid of those?"  I appreciate the time that went into these.  I bought the pile for a dollar.  I will put something together because I don't want all that energy and time she spent to just sit there unloved.

The older fabric/Civil war type stuff and Americana is not my style.  While I like to look at it and have an appreciation, it just doesn't fit in my house.  Eventually I will find the right person to give it too.