No.1:
Cross-Stitch
I love
this - Jolly Happy Soul cross-stitch by Brenda Gervais – very rustic in style
No.
2: Christmas Stockings
These
two stockings were from some free fabric I received from the Home Shopping
channel ‘Sewing Quarter’. I was placing an order anyway; and this was a free
offer on the day – there were 4 half metres, plus a couple of other things. The
fabric was unknown, but I was really pleased with all of it when it arrived. The
stockings were made with two of the pieces of fabric and I gave the stockings
to 2 lovely little boys I know.
No.
3: Baby Quilts
I made
two special quilts for two very special little boys – although the sex of the
babies was unknown when I set to on them. I love that the parents didn’t choose
to know in these days where most young couples want to know – I’m clearly rather
old fashioned!! My Great Nephew, Mika
was then born on 2nd December – my nephew’s wife, Hafsa, chose the ‘elephants’;
and then William Owen was born on 27th December and his quilt ‘the
bunnies’ was sent all the way over to Australia where he lives with his mommy
and daddy, Ross and Amy. Ross is my nephew’s cousin (not blood related to me);
but he did grow up calling me ‘auntie’.
No.
4: Padded Christmas Trees
I made
two of these and gave them both away. I made a couple a few years ago from (I think) a
Simplicity pattern. I no longer have the pattern, but I remembered how they were
made, so they were easy enough.
No.
5: Triangle Christmas Tree
I also
made two of these! I didn’t know what else to call it, but ‘Triangle Christmas Tree’
seems appropriate. I made a couple some years ago; and I really don’t remember
where I had the idea from – all I know is I couldn’t have come up with the idea
myself. I’ve clearly ‘nicked’ it from somewhere - probably Pinterest!!One has been given away and the other will be.
And
no Artist Teddy Bears!! I haven’t stopped making them; it’s just me being me
and getting distracted by so many other things to make. In fact, I do have two
bears prepped (thank you to Wendy for suggesting it), but haven’t gotten around
to them yet. My next project, apart from finishing off some hand quilting, will
probably be my next Waldorf Doll ………. can’t wait to make that!!
So,
my stitching will likely slow down a bit once I’m back at work – I anticipate
being a wee bit shattered at first, even only working half days – so wish me
luck!!
And
I’ll take the opportunity to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
