Sunday 11 September 2016

Take a break, take a breath

I rather like the rhythm that Slow Sunday Stitching gives to my week, and this week the break from machine stitching is particularly welcome, as recent incidents mean I have temporarily fallen out of love with the latest project.  So I am focusing on quilting today.  I  am still working on the scrappy strips.  Originally I thought I would start quilting my circle quilt and just do this one on a more ad hoc basis, but I've made really good progress so have decided just to press on.  


I also finished my skirt.  Actually I finished it two weeks ago but it's taken me all this time to accept that there's never anyone around when I need a photo taken. I've resorted to photographing myself in the mirror.  The first attempt, standing on the bed, was blurry, the second, sort of squashed in beside a wardrobe door is maybe a bit better.


Without me in, it looks like this.


This is the third time I've tried this, and I still can't get over how totally satisfying I find it to know I can make an entire garment with just a needle and thread.

19 comments:

Stephie said...

Oooh, I've not seen either of these before (have I?!?!) and I love them both! You put me to shame Kaja, you really do. That skirt of yours is gorgeous, so creative. I've always loved wearing stuff I've made myself - the thought that I really won't bump into anyone else wearing the same thing is very satisfying! Look forward to seeing some more of this string quilt too :) x

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

It is a beautiful quilt and that skirt looks stunning on you. It is so unique and creative and gorgeous.

Deb A said...

What a beautiful skirt - and all made by hand? Wow! A pure piece of art you created.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

what a neat skirt - great work!!

Monica said...

What a lovely skirt! I can see it has good weight and drape, too, it must feel good to wear it. Some great fabrics in your strip quilt also -- I hope it will be quite therapeutic while you reconsider your other project! Some idea will come to you. :D

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

I do like a straight line in the centre of a stripe. It's even better when hand quilted like yours. :-)
What a lovely skirt! So creative. It drapes beautifully. Pinned

Mystic Quilter said...

It's beautiful Kaja and I love the style. Wonder what the next one will be.

liniecat said...

Love it .... uniquely styled too lol

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Love your hand quilting on the scrappy strips quilt! Your skirt does look like a great success, it's been a while since I made clothes!

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

Ah what a great skirt. Love how your hand work really adds so much to it! I love when a quilt sucks me in and I just can't stop stitching on it.

Robin said...

Your quilting is very nice. I really like the use of different colored threads. I'll have to keep that in mind for a future project. Your skirt is absolutely fascinating. I wish I could touch it.

helenjean@midgetgemquilts said...

I quite understand why you decided to take a break after your cat input ! Love the skirt . I find it really difficult to take a selfie of me in an outfit. I cut out and tacked a Liberty fabric skirt for my daughter this morning but I know I'll machine sew it

Nifty Quilts said...

Two beautiful handwork projects. I love the skirt! How fun that you can wear it out and look in your lap and see your stitches. I'll bet you'll get lots of compliments on this one!

Catherine said...

Both so beautiful!

Denise :) said...

The skirt is just darling -- love it! :)

Rachel said...

Very impressed with your hand made clothes! Another lovely piece to admire.

Kathleen said...

Cute skirt!!

Cathy said...

I love your skirt. It looks wonderful on you. And it looks so comfy. Can't believe you made it all by hand. Did you feel a connection with the past?

Soma @ inkTorrents.com said...

I always like the close-up photos of your quilting. The skirt looks lovely on you. Great job!!

-Soma