Challenge No 5: Sew something simple and cheery

[smallhobbit]

This was the suggestion of Debriswoman who then extremely kindly sent me a kit complete with all the necessary materials and full instructions.  The idea is to make a simple basket, using various different techniques along the way.

I'm enjoying the challenge, although my stitching is decidedly wobbly.  It's not complete, because there have been days when I haven't been able to add anything to it - either from tiredness (sewing is not easy then) or other activities (yesterday the daughter visited and she graciously allowed me to take her shopping, before we went out for a meal).  But that's okay, because I shall carry on.  And in the meantime, here are some photos of my progress:

The pack I received



Initial preparations



Initial construction stages



Fleece padding, backing and base



Running stitch and first quilting

Comments

[margaret_r]

That looks great! I'm in awe, can't sew a stitch myself and certainly trying to do something like this would do my head in:P

[smallhobbit]

There's plenty for me to learn - although I can do basic sewing, I've never quilted before, or constructed anything like this, so it's good.