Hi Cuties, I've now finished Cohen's quilt and today just put the label on the back. Then all I had to do was finish off a Sewing machine mat that is for someone at the Newcastle Sewing Guild to which I belong. Each member was given a piece of fabric at the beginning of December and was asked to make something useful out of each piece. I was given an Orange piece of fabric and this is what I made. It's an Orange sewing machine mat that sits under your sewing machine - I've added 3 pockets to place bits and bobs in. I hope whoever receives it will like it. Love Chris

Wonderful job!! Congratulations Chris!
Kisses

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by pennifold 23 Feb 2016

Thanks so much Dilceia, kisses from the heart to you too! Love Chris

Very nice job on the sewing machine mat. Makes your sewing table nice and bright. Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching!!!

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by pennifold 23 Feb 2016

Thanks so much Brenda, yes it brightens up the room. Love Chris

Came out awesome! Very useful too! Hope you are doing a bit better

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by pennifold 23 Feb 2016

Hi Suzanne, thanks for commenting. I'm on the mend slowly and will be seeing the Rheumatologist on Thursday, so hoping for some information on where to go from here. Love Chris

I am not a fan of orange either, but I like this fabric. You have done a great job with this! Very cheerful and useful!!

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by pennifold 21 Feb 2016

Thanks Denise, I hope the lady who gets this will like it. Of course it was something I thought would be useful for a sewer. I will get something that someone else has made. It's like our Secret Santa on here. Love Chris

Very nice! I made one for a friend as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and still haven't made one for me! It is on my 'must make' list!

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by pennifold 20 Feb 2016

Thanks Shisha, I'll be interested to see what I get in my exchange. I'm not a fan of orange, so am hoping one of the other ladies has another colour for me. Love Chris

A lovely bright colour to brighten up any sewing room, it will be treasured. Marian

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by pennifold 19 Feb 2016

Thanks so much Marian, love Chris

A clever piece and a wonderful job!!

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by pennifold 19 Feb 2016

Thanks so much Kay, love Chris

Chris, it is lovely and I hope whoever receives it appreciates your hard work.
Our challenge this year is to make something that came from someone who has downsized their stash.
The item is to be for ourselves in honour of a friend who no longer sews.
That will be interesting to see.

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by pennifold 11 Feb 2016

Thanks Patricia, I hope you find something that is both beautiful and useful in memory of someone who can no longer sew. Love Chris

I really like this!! Very Cute Awesome job :)

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by pennifold 11 Feb 2016

Thanks so much for commenting, love Chris

Hi Chris
Hope you will be back to normal and no more pain VERY Soon
Can you please tell me did you have a pattern for this or is it you own design Thanks Val

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by pennifold 31 Jan 2016

Hi Val, I didn't have a pattern. I just measured the distance of the sewing machine from left to right and then from front to back, making sure that the pockets didn't hang too low. I did one earlier with Pauline (nonna57) and Meganne. We used a purple lined curtain fabric as the base. I then just added some sewing designs by lining up roughly across the width. On my own one I have four pockets. Love Chris

by dixie 03 Feb 2016

Thanks Chris I thought this was problem your design and that is probably how I would do it as well just thought I would ask Love val

Yes, it's a bit bright but I like it, it's well made and with three beautiful designs on the pockets. Whoever will get it, will love it.
My best wishes for a quick recovery, dear Chris!
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 29 Jan 2016

Hi Lidia, thanks so much. Yes, it is bright and does brighten up the room. I'm getting there slowly. Love Chris

Imaginative and useful. I agree orange is not my favorite color but would love to receive this anyway! mk

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by pennifold 29 Jan 2016

Thanks so much, I thank you for commenting, love C

Great project from mystery fabric. Pretty and practical. Someone's going to love it.

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by pennifold 28 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Patty, I thought so too! Love C

Chris, you are one creative lady. I wouldn't have come up with this in a hundred year. Needless to say I love it and wish I was the one on the receiving end. Keep up the good work.
BTW......give Meg a pinch and a hug for me........thanks.

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by pennifold 27 Jan 2016

Thanks so much and I will, the next time I see her. Love C

Love this, Chris.......it is so bright and cheery!

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by pennifold 27 Jan 2016

Thanks Vicki, I'm glad you love it. Love C

How clever you are - this is a very cute and useful gift.

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by pennifold 27 Jan 2016

Thanks very much, it was easy. Love C

Chris, this is lovely and very practical. I think whoever the recipient is will love the bright colour and the designs. Well done. Sandra.

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by pennifold 27 Jan 2016

Thanks Sandra, I hope so too. Love Chris

Chris, you have more than met the challenge - as usual! This will surely be loved and used! I'm glad to see you were able to get back behind the machine.... Take care and I pray you will keep improving. Hugs* Deb

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by pennifold 27 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Deb, I'm hoping to get better soon too. Love C

Very nice Chris. Glad to see you back in the seat. :)

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by pennifold 27 Jan 2016

That's it for now, can't sit for too long. Love C

I absolutely love it!

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Marian, love C

nice work

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Monika. Love

Chris, I know whoever receives it will love it! I , I could use one of those, I love the colour!
How is your back? Hopefully much better.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Maria. Backside is more the place!!! In pain still, but hanging in there till I see the Prof. Love C

Thats adorable! I could put lots in those pockets.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Suzanna,love C

Lovely job. they will love it.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Ta Theresa, love C

Very nice work. Hugs

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Ta Shirley, love C

WOW lovely project .. sure who ever receives it will be well pleased. Love the designs you used esp the 'work of heart' .. as we all know that feeling as we make things for others.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks very much. Love C

That is so nice. Love the colour. Someone will be very happy with this. Great designs you chose.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Barbara. Love C

Great idea who every gets it I'm sure will love it.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks, love C

I have one at each machine...Cannot go without it!!!So handy!!!!Gorgeous well done

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Ta Sonja, I'll have to make another one for the Brother. Love C

Very nice, I'm sure she will love it!

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

I hope so. Love C

Very cheerful and practical. Love it.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Ta Angie, love Chris

So perfect! And, great choice of designs.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thank you so much. Love C

Oh, that has become super nice. I would take it immediately. LOL :-)
Hugs - Angelika

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Glad to read that. Thank you, love C

It's lovely!! I'm sure the receiver will appreciate it :) I know that I would.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thank you, love Chris

I love it! This is bright cheery and useful too. Good thinking... I'm sure that it will be used.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Sharon, I hope so. Love C

Oh, they will love it!!! I so need to make one for myself - I can see how handy it would be!! How are you feeling? Are you taking it easy? Hugs, Laura*

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Hi Laura, not too good today, but hopefully will get better soon, once my midday drug sets in. Love C

Bright and Cheery for sure...nice job!

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Kim, love C

This should pass the test, functional and pretty! It does seem to be a lot of orange (lol) but I find the older I get,I do like bright colors. It makes me happy and energetic, although I rarely wear them.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Glad you like it. Love C

Very useful for sure hugs

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

I certainly hope so. Love C

It's a work of ❤️.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Ta Jerrilyn, yes, it was, love C

Terrific work Chris ~hugs~

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Loralye, love C

It looks grand Chris. Were you one of the girls that got together with Meg some years back and these were what you guys made? Cannot remember who all it was but I'm thinking it was posted on Cute. Hugs/Lillian

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Yes, it was Meg, Pauline (nonna57) and me. I thought it would be a good way of using up fabric without having to sew too much. Love C

Prayers for you have been said. It's a Public Holiday here in Australia - Australia Day.

This well be very useful and enjoyed by whoever is Lucky to receive it.
I hope you are not overdoing it my friend. Great job on this but please take it easy,
hugs
Michelle

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Hi Michelle, I have taken my time doing this. I left it in the hoop for the eight days whilst in I was in hospital. Just went and restarted machine and I finished it on the weekend. Taking it very easy my friend. Love C

Well done Chris. Glad you are feeling better and back to stitching.

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks so much, taking a long time to feel 'normal'. Love C

Well done, great use of fabric! They will love this!

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's challenge. Love C

Beautiful Chris! Very useful, I'm with you orange not my favorite, but if I got this, I would learn to love it. LOL! Sandy

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Sandy, it certainly cheers the room up! Love C

It is a really great mat. The pockets make it functional. I need to make one of these as my thread bag seems to have disappeared. Lol!

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Hi Chris, I need to make one for me too now for the Brother. Love Chris

Fab - these things are so useful. It gives me half a chance of finding forceps, screwdrivers etc!

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Yes, it's great to have this so close by. Great for all your sewing notions. LoveChris

Lovely work as always. You must be feeling better

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by pennifold 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Sarah, no I'm not unfortunately. Just hanging in there till the 11th Feb, when I go back to see the Prof. Love Chris

Great work!

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by pennifold 25 Jan 2016

Thanks very much,lovely to see you back on here. Love Chris

Looks Great!! I'm sure whoever gets it will love it! I would!!!

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by pennifold 25 Jan 2016

Thanks Didi, let's hope so. Love Chris

I meant to tell you that this is for a Secret member swap. I only hope I don't get something in Orange, I am not a lover of this colour, love Chris