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

[aome]

I haven't done any sewing in over a year, when I had to whip together a quilt for a friend's wedding in 3 weeks. I pretty much ate, slept, unpacked and sewed nonstop, but I made it!

Your work looks beautiful, and I love that a friend sent you an entire kit to work with. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. It was really kind of her - made it so easy for me to get started. I'm really slow, this is the product of 20 days work.

There will be further photos of progress; it may be a while before the final product is up!