Should I...Shouldn't I...

11/01/2013

So you can probably tell from the title of this post, I've been wondering what to do with this blog.
The short answer is I'm not sure.
The slightly longer answer - Well life is busy...no busier than anyone else's but right now I think I'd rather spend my spare time sewing rather than blogging.

I am not sure about Caroline - we haven't discussed it recently, but for now I know she is happy to take a blogging break. Let's wait and see what the future holds.

So the next question is why I am I here??

Well, I have been having fun participating in some sewing activities and thought I would document my progress, really for myself. But if you wanted to check out any of the stuff I have been involved in, please do. I know I am going to learn lots of fantastic stuff and maybe you want to too?

Firstly I am participating in the Tiramisu Sew Along

I feel like Steph (who is the creative genius behind Cake Patterns and the blog Three Hours Past the Edge of the World) is in my living room as I cut and sew, offering me tips and tricks to help me make a perfectly fitted knit dress. This is a really interesting pattern. Steph has thought about sizing in a different but useful way. You determine your bodice size by your high bust measurement. Each front bodice piece then has sizes A,B,C or D based on your full bust measurement. There are also several check points in the construction where you can try your dress on for size and adjust as needed. It is very nifty indeed! I am running a little behind and wont get to catch up until next week because I am currently in Melbourne on holidays.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get any striped fabric to play around with so settled on some navy knit with striped neck and arm binding. I may even use the same stripes to finish the skirt hem.

I am very excited about the potential of this dress.

I have also enrolled in the Handstiched Course by Rachel of Stitched in Color.

Classes start on Monday and I am so excited. I fell in love with Rachel's Modern Medallion quilt when I saw it on her blog. And when I saw this one for real at a Modern Quilt Guild Meeting I knew I had to enrol. I hope to make some of the other projects in this course that covers reverse applique, applique, embroidery, English paper piecing and hand quilting but since I enrolled, all my head space has been directed at the Medallion quilt. I have created a Pinterest Board with my inspiration and fabric selections so far.

And I'll also be watching my post box next week. Rob organised a subscription to a monthly series of embroidery samplers for my Christmas gift. How did he know????

How exciting to have a new embroidery project delivered to my door every month!!!

One thing I have missed about not blogging regularly is taking the time to edit and upload photos of my children. So again this is for me!!!

My gorgeous kids:

and cherry picking in Silvan:

Madeleine in the Christmas dress I made her - a self draft based on a Japanese pattern,

Pippa in an O+S Ice cream dress,

and Will in the great Blank Slate Basic Prepster Pullover and the O+S bucket hat with an extended brim

All this Christmas sewing survived the cherry stains - vinegar was the key to getting them out!!

Maryanne

Comments

Maggie link

11/01/2013 22:50

Should! Just whenever the fancy strikes you. I never feel obliged to post to my blog. I know my Mum likes me to be semi-regular with my posting, but apart from that...
It will be nice to see whenever you pop into my reader!

Cindy link

12/01/2013 07:22

There's all this hype out there that a blogger should be blogging x number of times a week, have certain days be specific topics, and should have all these other social media tie ins to go along with the blog. It's all too much!

I say blog when/if you feel led to and in the meanwhile, enjoy life.:)

Elise

13/01/2013 03:26

Maryanne I selfishly think you should keep blogging!! Next month will be two years since I came along to your Sew for Yor Children course and I've really enjoyed sewing since. I don't follow any blogs but love checking in to see what you and Caroline have been creating for inspiration for projects I could attempt too! Having said that, I know how hard it is to squeeze in sewing time so I appreciate you preferring to spend your spare time creating rather than writing about creating!

Rachel at Stitched in Color link

13/01/2013 18:32

What a fun gift that embroidery sampler is. And how perfect1

abby @ thingsforboys link

13/01/2013 23:47

Can't wait to see how your dress turns out! Please don't feel pressured to post. We all love reading your blog, but if you don't enjoy there's no point in doing it. I often feel like I 'need' to blog, as if people will care if I don't, which is silly when I think about it.

Ginny link

14/01/2013 18:23

Hi! Stopping by from Rachel's Handstitched linky! I can totally related re: blogging vs. sewing vs. Life! Happy to be stitching with you and looking forward to our lovely creations!

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15/04/2013 05:07

I am glad to land on this amazing site. Sew together is such a useful blog which will lets you create simple designs and gorgeous fabrics. My kids were so happy by seeing this blog. I would recommend the same to my friends too. Keep up the good work. Regards

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Maryanne and Caroline are sisters who live in Sydney, Australia. We come from a long line of crafting women, who have all had the desire to create. We hope to continue this family tradition, spark this passion in our children and share it with friends. We run a sewing school where our main focus is to help our students discover the joy of creating beautiful but simple things and the joy that comes from being part of a crafting community.

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