OPAM...2012...Little House On The Hill!!!

Been a bit slow on the stitching front here...but luckily enough I did manage to finish a project for OPAM (One Project A Month) for January...

I have joined for the 3rd year this year...and I'm sure I wouldn't even be completing 1 project if I wasn't in this!!!

OPAM is hosted again this year by the lovely Kris and Peg...Thank You So Much Gals!!!

A little hand painted house button which was a project for one of our Stitching Days hosted by Fiona and Sylvia...This was so cute I thought...I fussy cut a few little  houses and stitched them back onto the  fabric in a couple of spots...

I couldn't find a frame for the little house and fabric so Deb (no blog) suggested I just add a piece to the ends and sides...she quickly chose one from my stash...

and all framed up now and fitting nicely!!!

Thanks so much Deb!!!

SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap) 2011 sent to Lynn...and OPAM (one project a month) October revealed...

Finally I can reveal the swap parcel I sent to Ann-Marie as part of the SSCS organized by Chookyblue...

Goodies all wrapped up in a fat 1/4 (by Debbie Mumm)...

Card by Australian Designer Christine Book......

Little bag made out of a tea towel...

towel, pattern and fabric by Nancy Halvorsen......

Appliqued tea towel......

Little 'Joy' Stitchery Wall Hanging.....the front

Back......

and all together...

These items are also part of OPAM which I couldn't reveal back in October......

and Christmas decoration and tag......

I also included some other goodies for Anne Marie.....

Anne Marie I have so enjoyed making this for you......

and I was very excited......and nervous..... when Chooky asked me to be part of this fabulous swap......

I am so happy you are pleased with it all...

These items are going to be brought out at Anne Maries mountain cabin in Norway to be enjoyed every Christmas....

Thank you so much Chookyblue for organizing this swap......I have loved every step of the way!!!

OPAM (One Project A Month) April...Progress on Bag...and a Surprise Card

For my OPAM this month I have done an appliqued tea towel...

All coming from this little basket of leftover bits...

Not a whole lot of stitching finished this month due to a birthday and Easter celebrations...but a bit happening in between but no other finishes!!!
The little heart on the basket fabric is from a little pram quilt made for little Lidija's arrival...
and the first and second pear are from Tilda fabrics sent to me by Simone!!!
OPAM is organized by Peg and Kris...thanks so much Gals...this inspires me to finish something each month!!!
If you get a chance do visit these blogs to be inspired and see all the other OPAMS!!!

Meanwhile, I have made a start on this pattern from Anni Downes ...

In the end I chose the variegated thread...

and doing it in Autumn colours!!!

Meanwhile a surprise card from Cattinka for my birthday...all the way from Germany!!!

Thank you Katrin...I did have a beautiful birthday!!!

With this full on Autumn weather I hope to get a bit further on with my bag...and hopefully try out my new oven which arrived on Wednesday...YAY!!!

I think morning tea will be on the go for tomorrow!!!