Another Vintage Valentine block

This is block 7, still very slowly slogging away. I have changed some of the blocks a bit and I guess thats why its taking me so long but not to worry I'm past half way now..... woohoo.... only 5 more to go.

Noah's Ark by Lynette Anderson

Block 1

This is the first block of a free pattern called "Noah's Ark" by Lynette Anderson its a small wallhanging, Lynda, Tereasa and myself are doing it together so should be fun.

More new girls.

Melody

Sewing Keeper

These are my new girls..... Melody and Sewing Keeper...... both patterns came from "Stitchers Dream Day Out" 2006 by Debbie Magee .... yes yes I know .. took awhile but made at last. I was waiting for Tereasa to finish hers and then our piccies would be put on the blogs at the same time but she is dragging her heels a bit.... boy will I get a tongue lashing for that comment lol.

I think my camera skills need improving but these will just have to do for the time being.

My little challenge.

This is a project I have been doing for such a long time but I gave myself a small challenge to get it done and I'm now happy to say I've finished..... yahooooo
I painted the box quite a while ago ( couple of years) and all I needed to do was collect the baby memories together and give it to my daughter.... Elizabeth. In the yellow box is a collection of paintings... early school books... school reports and any special things I could find from Liz's childhood days and in the book like box are baby cards, baby book etc. My other daughter ... Heather .... has one and I still have to do one for my son.... Robert... but boys dont really care much about that kind of stuff so I have plenty of time to do that. Gosh I feel good about this, I'm going to visit Liz tomorrow, she will get a surprise as she has been waiting for so long.

Block 6 .... making better progress now.

Vintage Valentine quilt

Block 5 finished today.

Centre Medallion

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

These are the piccies of blocks done so far for this quilt. I have been slogging away very slowly and struggling with motivation for this project, got another block ready today, only 7 to go.

Ric Rac and Blooms

This is a bag I made for my friend... Tereasa, as a sample for her craft shop... www.raggedystation.com .......its so cute I might make one for myself. Its called "Ric Rac and Blooms" from The Rivendale Collection by Sally Giblin, there are a few more patterns in this collection so looks like my "to do list" will be growing.

The cheeky girl hiding in the piccie is our little Jack Russell "Pippa" she's such a sticky beak always getting in on the act.

Violet Elizabeth

Well here she is ......first project from the "to do list" something a bit different for me but good to make, not sure what I will do with her yet ... although I am thinking Mum might like to have her.

" TO DO LIST " for 2008

This list is quite small this year so far but new things could be added later.

QUILTS .....

"Romantic" candlewick quilt by Margaret Upston, doing this with the JQ&S group, a block a month.
2006 Friendship quilt, only layering and quilting to be done.
"Outback Star" by Kookaburra Cottage.
Vintage Valentine...... still slogging away.
Simple Stars lap quilt. Only have to layer and hand quilt.

CHRISTMAS .....

"Pete the Elf " by Diane Ganzer.
"Santa's Dilemma" wallhanging by Figgle Bug designs. Doing this with my friend Jenny.

MISC .....

"Bow Bag" for my Mum..... mothers day.
"Handy Housewife" by Blue Willow Designs, this is a sewing caddie.
"Miss Millies Picnic Throw" by Bronwyn Hayes, this will be for a table topper.
"Garden Angels" quilt card by Wildcraft Farm, given to me by a dear friend.
2 Candlewick coathangers.
"Millhouse Lampshade" and Friendship 9 Patch tablemat to match the lampshade, by Lynette Anderson.
"Cozy Home" table runner by Bareroots.
"Friends for Tea" tablerunner by Bronwyn Hayes.
"Miss Millie's Tote" bag pattern by Bronwyn Hayes.

Dolls.....

"Violet Elizabeth" by Rondel Ferrett of Gathering Stitches, a shelf sitter. COMPLETED
"Celia" by Annie Smith.
"Melody" by Debbie Magee. COMPLETED
"Sewing Keeper" by Debbie Magee. COMPLETED

Of course..... there will be more dolls..... but our very small doll group ( 3 of us) decide on those as we go along. Hopefully all this list will be completed by the end of the year, fairly pleased with my 2007 list.... not all completed but most of them.

Prim Treasures Swap piccies Dec. 2007

These are the gifts I made for Kerry, the doll is a Rosalie Quinlan pattern called "Elizabeth" made one for myself at the same time, the wallhanging is called "A Little Shabby" by Cinderberry Stitches and I also made the matching little cushions, might have to make them for myself as well. Nearly forgot the christmas fat 1/4 and button.

Secret Santa Swap Prim Treasures Dec. 2007

These are a piccies of my swap pressies from Razzyrose. First is the christmas fq and button, then the blackboard wallhanging with Bronwyn Hayes stitcheries, the doll is a Mum's Moment pattern called "Sophie" and last but not least a diary beautifully covered, all of these gifts will be put to very good use, thanks very much Razzy.

Best dressed Washing Machines

This one is Mum's (Dolly)


and this is mine.

This is what the best dressed washing machines are wearing this year..... lol..... one is mine and the other is my Mum's ( dolly). In 2006 I was in a friendship block swap, I was going to make a quilt with them but figured one could only have so many quilts and I didn't really need another so then decided to make them into covers for our washing machines instead and I must say that I'm very pleased I did, they look great and make the laundry a bit more cheery. I haven't decided yet on what I will use the other blocks ( 4 left ) for but will work that out later.

Christmas Decorations

Here are a couple of piccies of my christmas decorations and a two of a lovely pressie that Teresa C made for me, its a photo album and hopefully I will get some piccies in it over the next few weeks, love it.

Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year.

Bucket of Christmas

This a project I have been doing with a couple of friends..... Tereasa B and Teresa C...... they are called " Bucket-O-Christmas" pattern by Sun Valley Primitives ( I like to call them a" bucket of uglies" ) loved making these and as usual we had a few good laughs.

Quilters group secret santa swap

This is Teresa trying to hide from my trusty little camera.


We had a great time at our quilters group christmas party and opening of the swap pressies. I was so lucky to receive such beaut gifts from a very good friend Teresa, she does lovely work as you can see in the piccie and I'm very fortunate to have had her as my partner.

Friendship Tags

I really enjoyed making these tags, they were designed by Leanne May for a wonderful " Stitchers Dream Day Out" that I went to with great craft friends last September, we all had such a terrific time and its nice to have finished my project so soon.

I'm still a busy little bee

Another little project finished , I'm certainly on a roll. These cuties are a "Cat and the Fiddle" pattern , they were fun to make, never thought I would be doing prim stuff but I really like these.

PS.... Forgot to say that my little girls still need shoes but I'm having trouble finding just the right thing so will edit the piccie when I can get some.

Busy busy busy

Well here is another project done I'm very happy to say, I have had the stitchery done for a while but couldn't find the right frame. This is a "Candlelight Creations" pattern by Leanne May.

My Beautiful Corinne

" Gee Nan...... just 1 piccie...."
Nannnnnn I said 1 piccie.......................

This is my g/daughter Corinne ready to go to her year 10 semi-formal and of course its absolutely necessary to see Nan before she goes. Wow this makes me feel old but its lovely to see her growing into a wonderful young lady although wearing a dress is not her favourite attire.

Stitchers Dream Day Out 2007

Tereasa (left) Joy ( behind her) and Noela ( hiding in ballons)

Its taken me a bit of time to get around to sharing the piccies of the great stitchers day we went to on 22nd September at Toowoomba, a slightly overcast day but everyone still had a terrific time. Natalie Bird, Leanne May, Rosalie Quinlan and Lynette Anderson certainly designed lovely projects for us and hopefully I will soon get 1 or 2 finished. Theres nothing more enjoyable than spending the day stitching with friends, having a great lunch without a care in the world.