Gemm

Glad to have people hopping on the wagon already!

Towards the end of last year my sewing slowed down although I did manage to finish the little purse I'd mentioned in the 2023 Moratorium thread. It's far from perfect (and getting the braid done just about killed me) but it's perfect for what my Mum wanted it for, so that's what counts. It's got a pocket inside and a magnetic closure and I did some matchstick quilting across the top of the purse where it folds over so that it closes on its own. I'm happy with how I was able to adapt different ideas to give her something that will be functional and easy for her to use. :-)

One of the things I love about the fabric moratorium concept is being intentional about taking inspiration from what I already have. While I wasn't sewing much, I did continue to play with fabric on and off and I now have a tote of partially curated stacks of fabric that I think might work well together in a quilt. Of course, playing with the fabric is the easy part and so I also have a tote of quilt tops/flimsies that were the result of previous play sessions and that really should be taken to the next step before I start too many new projects. Finding the right fabric for backing isn't always the easiest when shopping your stash first, but I plan to give it a good try.

Anyway, I'll have to see what happens in this new year but I'm hoping to be a steady presence on the wagon. Looking forward to the ride! :-)