So after months of thinking about my Dear Jane project, I finally got it together this weekend and made six blocks. I only had a chance to photograph four. I found a new technique using freezer paper and I have to say was quite proud of the results. The corners turned out quite squarish and each block was surprisingly close to 4 1/2 inches when completed. Certainly an improvement on some of my earlier attempts!
Some of you may notice that I have been using the past tense. There is a very good reason for that. You see, they have gone. I only realised they were missing this evening, when I couldn't find my bag of sewing I had taken away for the weekend with me anywhere.
So I know the chances are tiny, but if anyone has seen a large black tote bag sitting on Mackerel Beach or Palm Beach Wharf with a weekend's worth of clothes that need washing, Rob's beloved Blundstone boots , six treasured patchwork blocks and an expensive to replace library book, I would love it back. (Don't worry, I won't be holding my breath!)
For the record:
1. Old Windmill. The scraps were from a little tunic and bloomers I made for Madeleine's first Christmas. It was the first time I had sewed with an Oliver and S pattern. Unfortunately these were the last scraps, so I wont be able to make it again.
2. Kaye's Courtyard. I still haven't finished the Amy Butler Liverpool Tunic I am making for myself in this fabric. Plenty more scraps so definitely reproducible.
3. Doris's Dilemma. Again not reproducible. I used this fabric in some folders I made as a farewell gift for Madeleine's class when she left earlier this year.
4. Field of Dreams. I used this fabric in a shirt for Madeleine. It was the first Japanese Pattern I had used. I can still remember the brain strain as I traced that pattern off! I may be able to find a few more scraps if I dig around.
I know in the scheme of things it is a very small loss, but I am going to let myself be sad for an evening and then start again tomorrow.
So I know the chances are tiny, but if anyone has seen a large black tote bag sitting on Mackerel Beach or Palm Beach Wharf with a weekend's worth of clothes that need washing, Rob's beloved Blundstone boots , six treasured patchwork blocks and an expensive to replace library book, I would love it back. (Don't worry, I won't be holding my breath!)
For the record:
1. Old Windmill. The scraps were from a little tunic and bloomers I made for Madeleine's first Christmas. It was the first time I had sewed with an Oliver and S pattern. Unfortunately these were the last scraps, so I wont be able to make it again.
2. Kaye's Courtyard. I still haven't finished the Amy Butler Liverpool Tunic I am making for myself in this fabric. Plenty more scraps so definitely reproducible.
3. Doris's Dilemma. Again not reproducible. I used this fabric in some folders I made as a farewell gift for Madeleine's class when she left earlier this year.
4. Field of Dreams. I used this fabric in a shirt for Madeleine. It was the first Japanese Pattern I had used. I can still remember the brain strain as I traced that pattern off! I may be able to find a few more scraps if I dig around.
I know in the scheme of things it is a very small loss, but I am going to let myself be sad for an evening and then start again tomorrow.
Maryanne
PS I would like to publicly apologies to my ever patient husband Rob, when before I knew my patchwork was in the lost bag, I told him he should just move on and buy himself a new pair of boots. I now know exactly how it feels to walk in those beloved boots!
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