There hasn't been much creating this week, but today I rustled up enough energy and enthusiasm to start making a quilted hot water bottle cosy out of vintage pillowcases.
Teal or orange bias binding? I am sometimes crippled by having to make such simple decisions like these.
A couple of weeks ago, a few people commented on my 'tidy' space, and asked if it was always like this. Well, it is when I'm using the sewing table - I can't sew anything if it is full of clutter, mainly because clutter is a plug to my creativity, and have you ever tried to sew anything when there is crap everywhere on your space and machine? So before I sit at my sewing machine, I clear everything off first. And usually put it on the floor (kidding).
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ReplyDeleteThat fabric is amazing. I vote orange, but I like a lot of color! I can't relate to clutter. My space looks very bad at times but no sewing can start, or cooking, or anything really until that space is clean. I can totally relate.
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric! I think either would look good, but orange would be a bit more exciting :) K
ReplyDeleteorange, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI think orange would look fantastic. You would probably have a fit at the clutter on my sewing table (and yes, I just shove it to one corner and sew away. My sewing time is too limited to waste it tidying up.)
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is great! I would go for the orange. A good bit of contrast. Thank you for my Martine comments:)
ReplyDeleteI vote a good deep oomphy orange. And is it revealing too much to admit that my clutter really does end up on the floor?
ReplyDeleteI'd vote for orange....but I have a thing for it
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabric - orange I say it will make a lovely highlight! I could do with a hot water bottle on my feet right now!
ReplyDeleteI think either would be nice - teal would be a lovely match, orange a lovely constrast.
ReplyDeleteI hate clutter in the kitchen ~ when I cook I have to have everything cleaned and put away. (dinner is often late because of this!)
I love orange, but I'd go for teal.
ReplyDeleteHope all is going well for you!
Definitely Orange! Love the vintage pillowcase fabric. I am going to have to hang out at the op shop. I clear off my sewing space too and put the stuff on the floor (no kidding!).
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Anything made out of a vintage pillowcase is a winner in my book. Especially when it's for a hot water bottle.
ReplyDeletecould definitely use a hot water bottle! love the fabric :)
ReplyDeleteoo your needle NEAR the eye story has given me the heebie geebies someone suggested where sunglasses! That would be amusing when my husband came home!
ReplyDeleteI'd say orange, though the teal looks nice too. I'd have to throw them up in the air to decide, really!
ReplyDeleteOh just what I need! I'm saying orange becaus I love it today :)
ReplyDeleteThat pillowslip is really lovely. Hope you have managed to decide, orange or teal!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric! My desk gets tidy ... when I pile everything on the ironing board to make some room. ;)
ReplyDeleteorange orange! and show us the outcome too please. i love the fabric, i think its so nice to sew with when its got a history
ReplyDeleteHi - I would go teal - but then I am a sort of matchy Match girl. Oh and came over to visit ans say HI! I am your lovely Polka Dot Swappie - I do hope that you will like what I am going to put together for you - feeling a little nervous now LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh! Teal for sure. I really LOVE that fabric too.
ReplyDeleteI'd go the teal. Love teal. Great fabric. I also have to clear my sewing table in order to sew... mmmm... the fact that it's such a mess now could be why there's no sewing going on lately...
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric and great idea! I like the orange too. I like the idea of a warm colour on a hot water bottle cover. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love the colours. A good contrasting colour could be good?
ReplyDeleteIt's probably too late, but I vote for orange (that probably comes as no surprise!)
ReplyDeleteI put stuff on the floor too, if I'm clearing space. heh.
I love the fabric choice, and the idea of orange with it makes me squeal with delight! Lovely!
ReplyDeletedefinitely orange
ReplyDeleteTeal. Definitely Teal. And the clutter has to go on the floor 'cos there's no room for it on the shelves or the table or the bed, and the boxes and baskets in the corner are going to fall over if I pile another thing on top.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric! I'm the same with my space, I try to put stuff away all the time because it's such a small space and everything gets in the way.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colours in the pillowcase. I'm a bit the same making decisions like that - teal or orange, orange or teal? I say teal, but only because it's not mine and it's always easier to be objective. Show us when you're done?
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