Thursday, December 4, 2014

What's Happening

I've been working on a few Christmas gift projects this past week.   I have also been spending way too much time on the computer.  I changed my primary email address and that has caused me a bit of trouble but I think it will all work out soon.  So, if you see anything odd on my blog please make sure to let me know. I am keeping my old email address for a while and all emails will be forwarded to my new one.  Its going to take me a bit of time to let all my contacts know my new address.

  On to some  fun things....

For participating in Sew Sisters Blogathon Canada, they were so kind to send me a fat quarter bundle of the yummiest fabrics  and also included was a six-patch of thread from sponsors, Aurifil.  Thanks! I love it! 



Remember the awesome knitted/felted bag that KnittySister made for her daughter?
 We finished it off.  I made the lining and handsewed it in and added a cute little pocket that I made using a postcard stamp and added a little message.  She is just going to love this!





The photo below shows my daughter holding the tablecloth that my Mother stitched for her.  Mother will be 83 on Sunday and always has a stitching project on the go.  



I was  given this sweet little toy Singer machine by a friend.  Takes batteries and makes a very nice chain stitch.  You can see from the date on the original box that it is from 1976. 




After swirling the heck out of The Weddin' Quilt (Still waiting to get a nice photo) you would think I had enough of that stitch, but noooo,,,I couldn't resist swirling away on this Christmas project.  More on this one soon.




Hope you have time to get some quilting done today! 



12 comments:

  1. Such a lovely post, Linda. I can't wait to see what you do with all that yumminess that Sew Sisters sent you! Your Christmas project is beautiful!

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  2. What a scrumptious little Christmas quilt!

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  3. Loved reading all your news. Nice fabrics you received! The felted and leather bag looks great, and fabulous gift that your mom gave your daughter...wow! The little sewing machine is adorable!

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  4. Hey, that postcard stamp worked great! Your always busy, the xmas one looks to be almost finished--see you next week.

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  5. Such yummy fabrics and thread you lucky lady. Look forward to seeing what you create.
    Nice Christmas quilt..

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  6. I am so envious of Nicola's tablecloth. I have several embroidered by my Gram which I love and use, but no Christmas ones. What a wonderful gift for your daughter.

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  7. So many pretties, I don't know what to comment on first!! What fun to receive a pkg. full of cloth and thread, and such nice, bright colors! I love Knitty Sister's bag. Isn't it fun to collaborate on a project? Your pocket is such a clever idea. I'll just bet Niki loves her stitched cloth. She's a lucky girl, and looks so much like you in that picture. I can't wait to see a picture of the whole Christmas quilt. It looks delicious!

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  8. Congrats on your win! I love the toy Singer sewing machine! Are you participating in Bonnie's mystery this year?

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  9. Wow! Gorgeous fabrics and love Aurifil thread :) Pretty Christmas quilt :)

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  10. So much to comment on Linda - great gift from Sew Sisters and Aurifil. I love your swirly Christmas quilt and Happy Birthday to Mum - keep stitching! xx

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  11. Oh, the bag, the BAG. it is awesome! and the sewing machine is too cool!

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  12. Can't wait to see what you make with your prize. Great colours. Love your new Singer.

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