A Fringe and Bits and Bobs

The rug is now finished with the fringe each end it didn't take long all together to make using up what I had available, wool acrylic and cotton. I made a few crochet lengths then put the motif I had made earlier in the centre to make a cushion, quite colourful I think with floral cotton material on the back. I have begun a crochet shawl, a first for me, with a few pastel colours of cotton mix yarn I had and as I don't like to be wasteful I used them all and will see how it looks as it grows. It has 67 chain stitches, so quick to do, it will be 60" in length. I will probably need to buy more of the same yarns or similar to finish. It is a friendship shawl this is the pattern. I have started filling my new room with a few craft books looks good I think so far.

My first applique a cushion

This is my first attempt to make something using the craft applique with my new sewing machine. I chose orange cotton fabric and decided to add flowers, a bee, and a butterfly! It is a summery cushion I am pleased with my first try though I say so myself.

Summery Cushion