Hello & Happy Weekend to you dear friends & readers
There has been much skipping & rejoicing going on at my threadbear life this week . . .
& the reason for this IS . . . I have finished my orders for the year!!!!
WOO HOO!!!!
I completed the last 2 hottie covers that were ordered for christmas gifts by my lovely friend Shirley
Shirley's grandaughter is into hearts, pinks & blues, & "pretty things" ... so the cover on the left was perfect for her.
Shirley's young grandson is very much into trains & engines ... so once again faithful "Mr Google" helped me find a good basic train shape that I could applique on
I completed the last 2 hottie covers that were ordered for christmas gifts by my lovely friend Shirley
Shirley's grandaughter is into hearts, pinks & blues, & "pretty things" ... so the cover on the left was perfect for her.
Shirley's young grandson is very much into trains & engines ... so once again faithful "Mr Google" helped me find a good basic train shape that I could applique on
I lined this one with some lovely blue flannelette fabric I had that was so soft, warm & cosy.
And finally, a repeat customer had ordered some more of the felt mice in stockings ...
I had previously made 8 for the Cottage but they had all been snapped up fairly quickly this christmas
These are fun to sit & do in the evenings & don't require too much concentration or effort.
My friend Carolyn's daughter Rose, is getting married next month in the far north
Though I have been invited to the wedding - but am unable to attend - I offered to make a horseshoe for Rose
I have become partial to these plain white boxes you can buy from Warehouse Stationery ... they are the perfect size to hold the horseshoe in, & look lovely with a little decoration on . . .
The horseshoe (along with 12 cups of my dried lavender to toss) will be my gift to Rose
Since my orders were complete, I decided to do a little christmas decorating in the house
OF COURSE ... I was under supervision to ensure I got it right . . .
Last week, walking past the Sallies Op Shop in town, this basket outside was "waving & calling to me"
(you know how things have a habit of doing that don't you???!!!)
It was in a large box with my favourite words on it . . . "bargain bin" ... so it came home with me (of course!!!)
After a scrub & a good dry in the sunshine, I lined the base with heavy cardboard, wadding & some vintage Sanderson fabric
It came up beautifully & I thought might make a great work basket to keep by your chair with your handwork in
Whilst attempting to tidy my sewing room somewhat, I came across this stitchery I had done earlier in the year ...
so quickly made it up into a Santa bag
I told myself that this is really the only time of year I am going to sell a Santa bag!!!
This is an old Country Friends pattern by Wendy Brigg ... I usually make one each christmas, either as a gift or as stock for the Cottage.
I have been having a real "love affair" with poppies this spring ... I toss seeds endlessly into my garden & in one particular area this year, I have had such a variety & assortment come up.
I took these photos to share with you ... all in one garden in close proximity to each other
A beautiful array of colours ... a shame they are over so quickly.
Well dear friends, with my last group due tomorrow, there is tidying to be done outside
I wish you all a wonderful week ahead & that you find some skipping & rejoicing of your own to do, even for the tiniest little reason,
thanks so much for your visits today
with much love & friendship,
Julie x0x0
And finally, a repeat customer had ordered some more of the felt mice in stockings ...
I had previously made 8 for the Cottage but they had all been snapped up fairly quickly this christmas
These are fun to sit & do in the evenings & don't require too much concentration or effort.
My friend Carolyn's daughter Rose, is getting married next month in the far north
Though I have been invited to the wedding - but am unable to attend - I offered to make a horseshoe for Rose
I have become partial to these plain white boxes you can buy from Warehouse Stationery ... they are the perfect size to hold the horseshoe in, & look lovely with a little decoration on . . .
The horseshoe (along with 12 cups of my dried lavender to toss) will be my gift to Rose
Since my orders were complete, I decided to do a little christmas decorating in the house
OF COURSE ... I was under supervision to ensure I got it right . . .
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| Little Jinxy is growing up fast ... she has bought so much joy into our lives ...hard to believe she was a wild, feral kitten |
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| Treasured gifts from friends from past christmas's |
Last week, walking past the Sallies Op Shop in town, this basket outside was "waving & calling to me"
(you know how things have a habit of doing that don't you???!!!)
It was in a large box with my favourite words on it . . . "bargain bin" ... so it came home with me (of course!!!)
After a scrub & a good dry in the sunshine, I lined the base with heavy cardboard, wadding & some vintage Sanderson fabric
It came up beautifully & I thought might make a great work basket to keep by your chair with your handwork in
Whilst attempting to tidy my sewing room somewhat, I came across this stitchery I had done earlier in the year ...
so quickly made it up into a Santa bag
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| The discolouration on the calico is from me dying it with parisian essence ... I really like this mottled aged effect |
I have been having a real "love affair" with poppies this spring ... I toss seeds endlessly into my garden & in one particular area this year, I have had such a variety & assortment come up.
I took these photos to share with you ... all in one garden in close proximity to each other
A beautiful array of colours ... a shame they are over so quickly.
Well dear friends, with my last group due tomorrow, there is tidying to be done outside
I wish you all a wonderful week ahead & that you find some skipping & rejoicing of your own to do, even for the tiniest little reason,
thanks so much for your visits today
with much love & friendship,
Julie x0x0
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