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Two things I have become obsessed by…

Topic One: Zipper Bags (Yes, Those Zippers)

Let’s rewind.
Fifth grade. Clothing class at a local Benjamin Franklin. A side-set zipper in a pair of shorts. Epic failure.
I will not be taking questions at this time.

That single zipper traumatized me for decades. Apparel sewing wanted exact sizes, perfect placement, and a level of precision that did not fit me literally!. So when I started sewing again later in life I happily stayed in the quilting lane where it did not have to FIT my body.

Fast forward to now—and ...

I tried something new this week and made these cute bags with Renaissance Ribbons velvet ribbons.  The lower part of these bags is covered in velvet ribbons - the big flowers on the blue background.

I had seen photos of the velvet ribbons on social media, but when I saw them in person at Stitch Witches in Dunedin I was quite surprised at how luxurious they were.  They colours are very deep and rich, and of course the velvet feels beautiful to touch.  

I couldn't decide which ribbon to buy, so I bought two.  I decided to work with the ...

A while ago I made a Bear cushion for our elder grandson, which I am pleased to say that he has really taken to. Recently, however, our son told us that our younger grandson has also taken a shine to the cushion, so in the interests of filial harmony a request was put in for a second cushion for our littlest grandson.

As I didn't want to make a replica of the first one, I trawled through all sorts of cushions on Pinterest until I finally decided that I would have a go at a sheep cushion.

I had ...