Log Cabin Tablerunner

I couldn't figure out what to do with these sampler log cabin blocks...and they came together as this table runner. It even has a "theme." Lots of wildlife, fishing, and flowers. Bringing the outdoors right to the center of a table. Colors range from white to yellow to hues of green and blue. Some of the pieces are flannel, but most are quilter's cotton.

When Scraps/Patches take on a life of their own

Ok, so today I sat down to rotary cut some 6" squares for a rag purse and this is what happened! They just refused to be ragged or pursed, instead became a baby quilt top. The darker blue fabric has little red ladybugs all over it. It has always been a favorite...made a raggedy ann costume out of it last October..and here it has surfaced again.

My first tailored suit

No, not the first one I have owned. It's the first one I've sewn! It is unlined, and the fabric is a black and white plaid boucle'. The front of the jacket is held together with two small white ribbon ties. I have yet to insert the shoulder pads. The skirt is an a-line with a slight gather, side zipper, and wide waistband. The jacket is my most difficult sewing project to date as it had 18 pieces! However, there is a satisfaction in tailoring one's own jacket. It took several attempts and alterations to get it to fit perfectly, but I did it.