Who here likes gardening? I ABSOLUTELY do, not that you would know at the moment, looking at my far from beautific garden-scape. The sun is hotter than hot at the moment, and a sever lack of rain, along with my tardy efforts to keep the water up to the plants, has resulted in some wilting wonders. Oops! MUST make more of an effort!
One thing I am in the garden is content! I love to be at one with nature where my thoughts can roam. Again using my new 'Love to Garden' range of fabrics is this new pattern 'The Contented Gardener'.
Included in the pattern is an apron, some gloves with extra long sleeves, and a seed store.
Now just in case you were thinking I was far too clever for my own good, NO, I did not make the actual gloves. They were a cheap pair purchased from a shop. I simply removed the band, embellished them a little to make the arms extra long (plants often make my arms itch!), and put on a wrist-band so I could tighten them to keep them on.
This is the Seed Store which was SO simple to make. How easy it was to just find an images from my fabric, cut it out, and applique it on to the front!! Just to let you know though, I do have some images in the pattern to stitch, just in case you can't get your fingers on any of my fabric. Here's hoping this is not the case!! ;)
This is the inside of the store - five pockets, one extra large for those bigger seed packets.
Until next time....
Anni
Wow! Another post!!! I am so glad I checked in here again. The fabric is lovely and I love what you have done to the gloves. Clever gal.
Posted by: Ondrea | December 17, 2012 at 03:45 PM
You are one clever person! I'm surprised you get anytime to garden with all the wonderful designs you are coming up with.
Posted by: Leeanne | December 17, 2012 at 05:39 PM
These look absolutely fabulous!!! What a gorgeous set for the gardening enthusiast!!!
Posted by: Larissa | December 18, 2012 at 01:01 AM
It's so clever, Anni :-) It'll make a great gift for a person with the garden :-)
Posted by: Koala (Natalia) | December 18, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Gorgeous new fabric and pattern Anni...congratulations! Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas and a happy and healthy 2013 xoxo
Posted by: Dzintra | December 19, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Lovely fabrics and work, congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Minerva | December 19, 2012 at 08:38 AM
What a cute pattern. You'd want to take up gardening just so you could have a set!! :)
Posted by: Christine B. | December 19, 2012 at 07:07 PM
Beautiful as always Anni! They look far too gorgeous to get dirty in the garden! The weather couldn't be more different here in the UK - rain, rain and yet more rain - here's hoping it gets much drier and colder before Christmas! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy 2013x
Posted by: Rachel | December 20, 2012 at 08:58 AM
I like your gloves with long sleeves, very good idea !
Your fabrics are so beautiful.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Posted by: Le rat des fils | December 21, 2012 at 08:37 AM
Hi Anni !
Another beautiful pattern set !!
I love the seed store !
I wish you a very merry Christmas !
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | December 23, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Hi Florence
You have a wonderful Christmas too!!
Best wishes
Anni
Posted by: Anni Downs | December 24, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Just saw the news about wildfires in Australia...I certainly hope you are safe and far away from them! Holley. :-)
Posted by: Holley Downs | January 12, 2013 at 04:28 AM