March 30, 2014

A Trunk Show


Yesterday I had a lovely visit from five ladies from the Logan Village Community Craft Cottage. It was the first time I had given a "trunk show" since we moved to Queensland 3 years ago.



My projects unfortunately are not stored in anything as beautiful as a "Trunk" - I've resorted to plastic crates for most of them! During the week, I thought I had better take a look in the crates and see what I could show my visitors. It's not very often that I look at all the projects I have made since my first magazine commission in 2005. Even though I've given things away, there is still a huge number of bags, wall-hangings, table runners, stitching accessories and quilts in those crates. 



The ladies were very sweet and made nice comments about the things that I showed them.

What did surprise me was that there was only one project in there that I didn't really like - and it was a fairly recent one in an area that is not my forte.  I think my designs have improved over the last eight years, and I have branched out into a few different areas, but basically I wouldn't change much on any of them!  I found that encouraging!

I enjoyed having the ladies so much, that I am issuing an open invitation! If your craft group lives within  a "cooee" of my home just north of Brisbane, I would love to have you visit!  

Do you remember the fabulous Lightpad that I purchased recently? I decided it needed a cover to protect it:


The latest Handmade magazine Vol 32 No 5 has a project I made with the same fabric range:


The daisies are fusible web appliqued and the embroidery of the petals on top of the fabric has really given the flowers a lift. This design has three parts, the bag, glasses case and the cutest little notebook cover:


Don't forget that my Craftsy Class Giveaway closes next Saturday - this is your opportunity to win a fabulous course of your own choice - photography, cooking, cake decorating, knitting, painting, quilting, sewing etc etc etc. 

If you haven't entered already here is the link to do so:


Till next time, 
Happy stitching!

Val

7 comments:

Paula Marcondes said...

It is wonderful to be able to review our work and think it is good. I have some of this moments and I can understand the feeling! Have a nice week!

Christine M said...

Your new Daisies in the field set is just lovely Val.

StitchinByTheLake said...

I wish I could have been there! blessings, marlene

Createology said...

How lovely to have a private trunk show and share your amazing creations with others. Your work is so beautiful. Creative Stitching Bliss...

Marie said...

Une journée trés sympathique!
Bravo a vous toutes.
Je vous embrasse toutes
Amitiées de France
MC

Anonymous said...

It's always good to reflect on our progress, and also to realize that we *like* our own work! I can't imagine that you could make something I wouldn't like. =) Hmmm, you're almost at a 10 year anniversary!

Hantverkarglädje said...

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