SSCS sent

I really love being part of Chookyblue's SSCS, but I do find it a little nerve racking deciding what to make. So not only was I happy that my parcel arrived safely in the Netherlands, but very relieved that Anita was happy with what I had chosen. I enjoyed making it too.

It's an incredible feeling to share Christmas and gift making with someone on the other side of the world. Thank you Chookyblue for organising the swap, and if we all say pretty please, will you do it again?

Susan x

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. We have had a wonderful day........lots of presents, far too much food, and a glorious inch of rain (hopefully more to come).

It was especially exciting to open my SSCS from Anne-Heidi. Look at the gorgeous bag she has made for me.

I love the way it stands by itself. Gorgeous fabrics, and so many inside pockets. Even hubby commented on how good he thought it was! Thank you so much for being my partner Anne-Heidi.

Lovely fabric on the inside too.

So depending on where you are in the world, I hope you have either had a peaceful and happy Christmas day, or are about to enjoy one. Merry Christmas.

Susan x

Christmas Wreath

I do love a good Christmas stitchery, and working on Rosalie Quinlan's Christmas Treasures wreath certainly makes me feel festive. It's a gorgeous pattern.

My SSCS partner has received her package. This is the decoration I sent.

A quiet day at home with Mr 11 today. And maybe a little stitching........

Susan x

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas........

Look what postie brought me today.....all the way from Norway! I checked the weather and at the moment it's -16 degrees where this sweet little ornament came from, and 39 degrees here in Mudgee. Maybe I should move to Norway!

I was so excited when I got the parcel, and even more so when I saw that it was from Anne Heidi. It's just perfect for me, so thank you Anne Heidi. I will try to be good and not touch my Christmas present, which is sweltering under the tree wishing it was back in Norway!

It is so hot that very little of anything will be achieved tonight. We have splashed out on prawns for dinner and plan to be very lazy.

Happy weekend!

Susan x

FNSI

Finally got my act together to do FNSI. Takeaway for tea, hubby away, boys occupied.

Two of Gail Pan's little Christmas Delights jumped the queue. My son just asked me what they are used for............hmmmmm..........they're just really cute little Christmas things. He seemed satisfied with that answer.

Feeling very pleased with myself that SSCS is finished AND wrapped.

I did some quilting on In Full Bloom. Not really enjoying it as it's mostly quilting in the ditch, which isn't fun by hand.

TTS is pinned and ready to quilt. And even more exciting........I can see that my sewing table is actually wood, not just mountains of fabric and stuff.

So it was a very productive night. Have a great weekend.

Susan x

A little peek.....

At very little.........this is the back of my SSCS decoration.

And this is the pieced back for In Full Bloom.

Back to school tomorrow. Only ten weeks to go til Christmas holidays!

Have a great week.

Susan x