my creative space ... trying new things

This week I've been flat out sewing tea towels and aprons - thanks to lots of bloggers (and others) who have been ordering from my shop - your support for the new vintage tram roll menu tea towel (in particular) has been amazing and greatly appreciated.

Aside from that industriousness (!) I have had some time to try out a pattern I found in a lovely little Japanese craft book called Zakka Sewing. I have been wanting to make one of these fabric buckets for ages ...

I just used some fabric that I already had, but I can see more of these in my future .... bigger and made with my own fabric ... stay tuned!

I've also been trying out a new variegated thread on my machine embroidered artichoke design ...

 

I love the shades of green and blue in this one. I'd like to do some new designs for embroidery using the machine - I think I'll have to move this one up the list of things to do!

I hope your space has been creative this week too. For more creativity, or to join in, visit Kirsty at Kootoyoo.

P.S. Found the best Cherry Ripe Slice recipe here on the weekend - no bake - yummo!