Marg Low Designs

perfect things

One of the best things about Barb's buttons and decorations, is how perfect they are - for anything!

 

Such a simple gift tag, but oh so pretty.

I'm not sure how I will be able to resist all Barb's beautiful things at the Quilt & Craft Show.  I'm helping out on her stand, Thursday & Friday. Promise not to buy everything!

These new needles from Avonleigh are perfect too.

My favourite needles to stitch with are Size 7 Crewel/Embroidery, and these ones glide through the fabric. I'm hooked on this brand now.

And what am I working on - the next Christmas Club project (no. 4)!  

sewing accessories

It is such a good feeling when you turn one of your latest fabric purchases into a finished project. The fabrics (except for the check) are from the Darla range. The bag is one I made and taught about four years ago. I had been on the lookout for just the right fabrics to inspire me to make another.

I had vague plans to incorporate the left over pieces into another project but know from past experience such ideas rarely come to fruition. More often than not, the fabrics are put aside and forgotten in the excitement of the next purchase and idea.  So I decided to use them while I still loved them and made a rotary cutter case and ruler cover.  (Yes I've revisited the strippy rotary cutter case and ruler covers I made about 18 months ago.)  They were perfect for utilising the left over pieces. And how beautifully they compliment the new bag.

There is a pattern just around the corner for these three projects so stay in touch.

One can never have too many sewing accesssories!

a first.....

I've been without a computer for the last few days and while I'm glad it appears to be working again I have to say it was nice being without it. Almost like being on holiday.

Last week I made this needlecase. I couldn't wait to get home with the fabric and try it with these lovely felts. This has to be my favourite fabric right at this very moment! I know, only last week it was the blue with the large red roses. OK, so I'm a bit (lot) fickle when it comes to fabric!

And  a peek inside. Yes, it is the same as the one I made for Brownyn's birthday, just different fabrics and trims.

I think one of the reasons why I love small and quick projects is it provides the perfect reason (excuse) for buying new fabrics. 

I've just realised, two fabric purchases in two weeks and two finished projects, this last bit has to be a first!