Just in the Nick of Time

I can’t believe it is two weeks since I’ve had a chance to sit and write a post. Life has just got in the way of things.

The weather has been just plain whacko in that time. We have had days up to 23 degrees, big frosts, howling gales and a bit of rain. The garden has started to wake up earlier than usual.

Our green wattle has been an absolute picture. It is so fast growing and a lovely shape. I’ll try to get a better picture of the whole tree.

The orchard is coming into bloom as well, so I hope we don’t get too many more frosts.

I haven’t done much more on Mum’s quilt, as I have been dithering about the next rounds.

Also, I have been working on this - Jenny and Cheryl’s Sewing Machine Cover Challenge. I didn't know if I'd get this done, so it is a bonus.

It is amazing how many of us sew all sorts of lovely things, but only have a white plastic cover on our machines.
I made a sewing machine cover for Mum for Mother’s Day and had planned on making one for me and one as a gift. The one I planned for me had lots of appliqué, so I knew it wouldn’t be finished for Jenny’s challenge.

I thought I’d make the gift one…….but what fabrics? What design? Jenny suggested Tozz’s “Notions on my Heart”…maybe….what about Tozz’s “Butterfly on my Heart” and these soft fabrics? Now we’re talking. I bought these a while ago – they were pretty and very cheap (always a bonus). Very much out of my usual comfort zone.

I’m really happy with how the cover turned out. I put pockets at each end to house the cord and presser foot. I took inspiration from Jenny and Bec and also did wavy line quilting. It really suits the soft fabric design. Jenny may have started something there.

Mick prefers the back to the front.

The only problem is that I really like the way the cover has turned out and I don’t think it will leave here. I think I will have to start thinking all over again about a design for the gift cover.

Go to Jenny’s blog and check out the other lovely covers that have been made. I’m amazed at the variety of designs and the creativity of the ladies out there. Thanks Jenny and Cheryl for the inspiration.