Thursday 28 November 2013

Black Tie Boogie - More of a Wiggle

Hello! Thank you for visiting today as part of the hop or welcome back for regular visitors. Today is the last day of the Black Tie Boogie so thanks to XX for organising everything. You can see the full schedule here.

For those not familiar with my back story, suffice to say I move to Japan 10 days ago for my husband's work and am currently a first time housewife living in a tiny temporary flat near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. I've yet to visit the fabric district here but have been to a couple of craft shops and am looking forward to developing a more in depth knowledge of others in the near future!

My offering for the hop is only part complete. I am currently without a sewing machine so while I've used fusible webbing to layout my appliqué on some linen, apologies that I haven't yet had a chance to add the machine embroidered embellishment I plan on.
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Cluck! I used these free templates as a basis and added two cats.
Applique coasters in progress
These are going to be coasters in our new home so I need to make sure they are finished by the 14th which is (fingers crossed) when we move in.

As I've only just arrived here I can't really offer a giveaway but I hope you'll visit the others taking part today:


46 comments:

The Thimblemouse of Country Crossroads said...

Great start...love your fabs! Will be watching for the grand finish! Good Luck with your new home.

Judy B said...

What beautiful chickens, love the fabric! Sounds like you are getting used to your new home and Japan. Thank you for sharing.

Baa. xxx said...

Great colours - love tht fabric. Better watch those cats - make sure they are good friends with the birds before you put them together!!

Shanna said...

I really like your color choices, I can't wait to see them completed! I am so sorry to hear something happen to your machine.

Britt-Inger said...

The finished coaster will be awesome with the cute chickens. Can´t wait to see them done.

charlotte said...

They will be very cute for your new adventure of living in Japan!

Shari said...

Lovely colours in your fabric...these are going to be awesome. Good luck with your move!

Jeanie said...

Your coasters will be darling when finished! Good luck with your new home in Japan!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Great colors....good luck in your new home.

Thearica said...

These are on their way to being some sweet coasters! I hate when my machine is sick too!

Purl Buttons said...

What lovely fabric choices. They will be so pretty when you finish. I think when you are in the process of moving and in a tiny flat, coasters are the perfect project.

gpc said...

What a great start -- they are going to be beautiful! Enjoy your new home. :)

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

Love the colours you have chosen. Good luck on moving.

Vickie said...

Pretty fabrics. Enjoy you're new adventure.

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Beautiful fabrics in great colors.

tink's mom said...

Great fabric choice for your birds and kitties. They will make great looking coasters once they are completed. The best to you and your husband in your new home.

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

Those are really sweet, I'm sure they'll finish up nicely!

Jane's Quilting said...

They are sooo cute and going to make adorable coasters. Congratulations on your new home.

Just Quilt It said...

What an exciting move! These will be such cute coasters. Good luck with your new home!

sew.darn.quilt said...

These are going to be lovely, beautiful shades of blue. =)

DeAnna said...

Hope you are able to settle in nicely very soon and get that sewing machine out. Great projects. I love the various blue fabrics you picked.

Amy said...

They will be lovely coasters. A lovely addition to your new home. ;)

Wendy said...

Great job on the start of your coasters and more commendable to me ... your fortitude to see things through in the middle of such a change in your living arrangements!! I am a first time visitor, but you may be sure I will be back again ... and read your complete back story :) ... to see your completed coasters... I wish you the best in settling in and in your adventures as you explore your new surroundings!!

Sparky said...

ohh applique on linen…delightful

Lydsfire said...

The patterns and texture compliment each other very well. Your finished project will look great!

MoeWest said...

Your coasters will be a nice addition to your new home. I love your fabric choices! Moving to Japan is so exciting!

Unknown said...

Love the colour of your fabric nice job

Anonymous said...

Cute little blue tipsters. They will look adorable when finished.

Anonymous said...

Cute little blue tipsters. They will look adorable when finished.

Carla said...

I'm excited to see your experiences there in Japan. These will make beautiful coasters with that fabric. Thanks for sharing.

LJ said...

What an exciting adventure! I'm sure you're looking forward to a permanent location so you can fish out that sewing machine and finish up your project.

Createology said...

Your coasters will be beautiful and I love the blue fabrics you have used. Brave you for moving to Japan. I shall be following your adventures. Thank you for Black Tie Boogie hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...

evelyn said...

Your coasters are coming along beautifully. Moving is a busy and stressful time, you have done well to get so much done.

Carol Swift said...

Wow, quite an adventure to move to Japan! Your coasters will be lovely and I'm sure they will give your new home a comfy feeling.

Simone said...

Cute way to wiggle through a boogie. Hope you get moved in without any problems and as quickly as possible. Christmas is a time to celebrate and it looks like you will also be able to celebrate the fact that you get to move into your new place. Happy moving!

StitchinByTheLake said...

These are going to be so cute! Best wishes in your new home. :) blessings, marlene

krislovesfabric said...

I like where your project is going :) Good luck as you move in!

Calicojoan said...

Your new home with be all decked out! Love them.

Leah said...

Those look cute so far. They are a great idea for coasters!

Linda C said...

A very busy time for you since apparently you are in temporary housing too? Looking very good on the coasters so far!

Julie said...

Love those colors! Enjoy your new home.

Lisa said...

The coasters are going to be great! They are really cute!

Janarama said...

Your coasters are going to be fantastic when they are finished. Hope you get your machine fixed soon.

Marcy said...

Your appliqué is gorgeous. Beautiful work and colors.

Anonymous said...

I will love to see these completed. The fabric is so beautiful! ~Lynda

Anonymous said...

Your fabric is wonderful. I am sure that the coasters will be awesome. Good luck on your new adventures.