Cushions, costumes and charleston dress....

I have started making some of the presents I intend to give for Christmas this year.  This top one is a cushion I have made for my sister-in-law, it is all in shades of hot pink which is her favourite colour.  I have attempted FMQ on it although you can't see it too well I am afraid.

This one is for my bosses birthday, it is just a simple nine patch but I think it is quite effective.

I have now been asked by my sister to help her make 39 nativity costumes for the pre-school she volunteers at.  My sewing machine will certainly be getting a workout helping with that little lot.  Em has recruited my mum and I into her 'happy band' Mary and Joseph robes, here we come!

On another happy note, I finally made it to the 3 stone mark in my weight loss journey, I have actually lost 1lb over 3 stone which means I am only 7lb from my 50lb certificate.  It has made such a difference to my life, I have so much more energy, I even voluntarily walk up the stairs in the car park instead of taking the lift!  the best feeling was today though, I have two 1920's parties to go to in December and I have bought myself a dark red charleston dress, I bought an 18-20 hoping I might lose enough weight to get into it by then, it arrived today and it fits!  I was so happy I did a little dance.  This time last year, I went to a 1940's night dressed in a size 24 tea dress, so to be in an 18-20 is huge!  Anyway, I can't sit around on the PC all evening, I have sewing by the bucket load to do.  I will post pictures of the costumes as we rustle them up.