I bought 9" zips this time; my Christmas purses were all made with 7"s, which were totally fine, but I would like the option of going a little larger, and also reducing the chance of stitching over those needle-breaking metal bits, which has to be a bonus!
I can't wait until all preliminaries are completed for the swap, so Susan, Cindy and I can get matching then bring on the making!
After the posty, we went out and dropped the kiddies off for a MacDonalds birthday party, so hubby and I got to have lunch together without the children for about the 3rd time in a year!! I also got a lovely long grey sleeveless cardigan in the White Stuff sale and a few other bits and bobs, so that was a result.
Then this evening I started to quilt the Constellation! Last night I basted the beast - almost managing to match all edges perfectly. By the time the binding goes on I may lose a few edge star points, but I don't think that will matter in the scale of things. The bit I have started quilting is very hard going, but it will get easier, just not for a few more days. I think I will keep you in suspenders until it is all done, then reveal my mad and difficult quilty vision, but so far it's looking good!
Hope you are having a good weekend, it's turning out to be 'snuggle on the sofa with a quilt' weather round these parts, and tomorrow I will willingly oblige!
followed your advice and ordered a pack...gotta get ready for this scary swap xx
ReplyDeleteThose zips look so nice all bundled up. And lunch without the kids? I didn't realize that was allowed...
ReplyDeleteooh you tease you. Cant wait to see how on earth you've quilted it :-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the reveal. Must get me some more zips for the upcoming swap! Jxo
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you got some Grown Up time with Hubby, and I can't wait to see how your quilting the beast...
ReplyDeleteWaiting for that tada moment! You big tease! Looking forward to getting going - may need to get some zips too! Love those zingy colours...
ReplyDeleteI got zips this week too! 125 of them... I may have over done it...!
ReplyDeleteI need to order some zippers too. I'm headed to zipit
ReplyDeleteYay for zipit! What a fantastic shop. If you're into bag- making, also check out Being Bags on etsy for some great bag hardware, totally affordable.
ReplyDeletei have my stash of zips at the ready! Can't wait to get started
ReplyDeleteOOoh glad you got some Adult time with your hubby. And picked up a bargain (as they are pretty hard to come by in the Oxford White Stuff!).
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you're quilting the beast. I bet basting was 'fun' ;-)
Great colours, looking forward to seeing the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI still have quite a few zips from my last order from ZipIt. I think those were 9" too.
ReplyDeleteGotta love a colourful bundle of zips dropping through the door :o) Glad you got some adult time too!
ReplyDeleteHow is it that your zips can arrive from the US in less than a week and I've been waiting longer for fabric to travel 300 miles?!!
ReplyDeletei am always so amazed at how fast she ships her zips out. i ordered some 20" invisible zips from her a week or so ago and they were at my house two days later! awesome! i love getting zips from her. i like having bigger zipps too, more options...
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