Stitching crazy

Hello. As you can see, the gilet is finished. What a strange word gilet is. They used to be called body warmers, or vests. It's a French word for waistcoat, or a sleeveless jacket. It may be waist- to knee-length and is typically straight-sided rather than fitted; however, historically, gilets were fitted and embroidered. In 19th-century dressmaking a gilet was a dress bodice shaped like a man's waistcoat.

I started at the bottom. Keep adding pieces, any shape any colours any patterns. Turn under a hem all the way around so there are no raw edges. 

No fancy stitching, just running stitch, anyone can do it. I used any colour of thread, split six strands into three. 

I decided to use one big piece of fabric for the back. Then outline the design with running stitches to hold the layers of fabric together. 

I try it on. All that stitching has made it slightly smaller than the original, but it still fits me. 

I went to the Arts Centre to show Nicky, but she wasn't there. She has gone away for an Easter break. I'll catch up with her when she comes back. 

While I was out and about I went to Sainsburys to buy a few things that I can't get at Aldi. Organic butter beans which go well in an omelette because they have soft skins and are easy to chew. Garlic granules in bigger plastic jars. I wanted frozen baby broad beans but they didn't have any. The bigger ones have hard skins. I had some baby ones before and they are really nice. I bought a tin of broad beans to try. I don't normally buy tinned veg. Toasted sesame seed oil, Aldi doesn't sell it. Danish blue cheese. I put it in a stir fry or a pan of soup. I bought Starbucks Caramel Latte sachets. I usually buy Nescafe but Starbucks is better. 

I'm still thinking about where I might go this weekend, but it will have to be where there aren't lots of people. The traffic reports are saying many main routes are busy with lots of delays. 

Whatever you are doing make sure you have a good time. We'll catch up soon. Toodle pip.   ilona