My Bernina has been busy lately. I've been working on several different projects and thought some of you might like to see the end results. The first thing on the agenda was to sew Barney a few bright and cheerful neckerchiefs for his owner's birthday last month. I created these using a quickly-drawn pattern I'd traced from the red one he was sporting at Christmas. :) Easy and cute!
Next, a bigger job, was making a girl's jumper for a friend from church. This was a fun item to sew, although there were a few steps where it was definitely a learning process. The fabric Anna chose was a beautiful, springy green with coral pink flowers and peachy buttons to match. It was the perfect combination. My favorite part was using my new automatic buttonholer and sewing on the buttons as one of the final steps. The hem ended up 
being turned up a whole 5 inches, which will be great to let down as she grows taller. Thanks, Wagners, for letting me work on this for you!
My sister-in-law, Elizabeth, was able to procure for us some rolls of leftover decorator fabric, one design having gardening implements and vegetables on a green and white-striped background. We thought this material would be just right for making a set of spring tablecloths for our dining room and breakfast nook.
I needed to stitch 2 long strips to either side of the fabric pieces to make it wide enough for our tables. This included matching up the objects in the pattern design so that it looked truly seamless. Then, Elizabeth let me borrow her serger to finish the edges of each cloth. That was the first time I'd worked with one of these machines, and it was great! I'm just glad I didn't have to thread it. :) I had enough garden fabric to make the 2 tablecloths, plus 2 tablerunners, which I am saving for my hope chest.
And lastly, here is a photo of a twill skirt I finished making earlier this year. With its rust color and sturdy weight, it will be appropriate for fall/winter wear. Next is to finally complete Mom's quilt by hand-sewing a name and date on the back.
~Hannah
Hannah, you're such talented seamstress. I LOVE that jumper!
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | Friday, April 25, 2008 at 07:45 PM
WOW! You are really getting this sweing thing down! The doggie neckerchiefs are FUN....I actually saw some at the Bizarre Bazaar in Richmond, they were in every color and design imaginable. I'm sure Barney will just love them! :) (and he'll look adorable too :))
Aren't sergers great? That will be the next thing on your Christmas wish list! :) You really did a good job on all your projects, keep up the good work. Love the garden accents to the table runner and table cloth, cute idea!
Posted by: Chris | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Beautiful! Wow, now could you come help me finish some projects? I love the skirt and jumper.
Posted by: Cindi | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Anna is thrilled with your work, and she loves you very much!
We think you are VERY talented!!!
Posted by: Wagner Family | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 03:15 PM
What beautiful sewing projects Hannah! Thank you so much for posting about them! You are such an amazing seamstress. :) I'm looking forward to responding to your e-mail soon!
Posted by: Alli | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 07:40 AM
I really enjoyed seeing photos of your sewing projects after hearing about them in your emails. :-) You did a great job! I like the pattern of the skirt a lot.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 02:32 PM
What beautiful things you have made! I LOVE the jumper!
Posted by: Trish | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Susan, thank you--I'm gradually learning! Isn't the jumper cute? The pattern I used was McCall's 7791.
Mrs. O, it was so smooth using the serger! It was a great tool to have. Do you own one?
Cindi, I know what you mean--it is good to have these projects completed!
Wagner family, I'm glad she likes it!!
Alli, thank you and you're welcome!:) You have inspired me with your sewing a lot!
Karen, thanks for the comment! The skirt pattern is an easy one, and I have made one other (purple) skirt with it. I traced it from Elizabeth's favorite skirt pattern--Butterick 4025.
Trish, good to have you around Mountain Musings. That was the first time I attempted a jumper, and I learned much!
Posted by: hannah | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Thank you for the recommends on patterns I just bought a new sewing machine yesterday.
I got a Pfaff 2038 and I love it..I have been playing with it today. I know it takes time to get use to it and I AM NOT an accomplished seamstress I am trying...
Deby
Posted by: Deby | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Beautiful work! Makes me want to go and look for Grandad's sewing machine, which Mum says I can have . . . when we find it!
I love your skirt. I find skirts really cold in winter and autumn though . . . how do you get around that?
Posted by: Sherrin | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Deby, sounds like you will have a lots of creative options with that
Pfaff machine!
To answer Sherrin's comment, I usually wear woolen/cotton/fuzzy stockings under my skirts in winter, and that usually keeps me quite toasty. We can't find them in dpt stores(they seem to just sell thin tights), but order them from a place like Vermont Country Store.com.
Posted by: hannah | Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 01:11 PM