Monday, 19 December 2022

Christmas Ornaments and Tea Towels to Gift

 

I have been remiss in sharing on this blog, but have been creating some Christmas items!  I appreciate finding inexpensive gifts to make in bulk for friends, the staff at my doctors' offices and to have on hand for extra gifts.  
I'll be sharing directly from my blog, if you don't mind!  
A friend sent me a picture of these ornaments by @simplymadebyerin on Instagram.  She generously shared her pattern using a thicker yarn and added greenery to the top of the her lovely ornament.  
I kept mine minimalistic and like the results!  Here is how I made my ornaments.  I used Erin's directions with the exceptions of using the I Love This Yarn Metallic in ivory and a G crochet hook.  As my yarn was thinner, I started with 26 chains, single crocheted in row 1, half double crocheted in rows 2-6, and single crocheted in row 7.  
Though the first skein of yarn makes roughly 17 ornaments.

I wanted to finish stitching up four tea towels for my Golden Girls.  We are a group of teachers/retired teachers who've known each other for at least 20 years.  Thus far, I've finished two and am working on the third.

That's it for now!
Merry Christmas to you all!  Happy New Year!


Thursday, 24 November 2022

November Finish--Finally

 I have not had a productive year Christmas-wise.  But I am happy to share a few little finishes.  The candle mats are designs from Oma's Place.  The lace ornaments are from several different designers.

Machine Embroidered Candle Mats

FSL Ornaments


Sunday, 25 September 2022

September finish

Not a great photo i know but this one was really hard to get a good photo of.

A slightly better one with a photo bomber. :) At least the red border is a better colour here.

Happy Stitching,

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

August finish

 I'm running very late but i managed a finish today. :)


Happy Stitching,

Tuesday, 9 August 2022

Monday, 25 July 2022

July Finish

 I finally remembered to buy a frame to finish this project off i stitched a while back.

Happy Stitching


Thursday, 30 June 2022

For June

 Just made it... phew...
The last Santa sack for DD#2...

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Wednesday, 25 May 2022

May finish

2 little finishes this month. Stitchery hanging by Petal & Patches

 
& a fold up stitchery by Marg Low Designs

 
Happy Stitching





 

May

 Almost at the end of May so I'm happy to have a finish.
A sack for my new MuMMy...
To see close up pic's simply CLiCk over to my BLoG... HERE...
THANK YOU Narelle... xox


Saturday, 30 April 2022

April finish

 These little stitcheries were from Love & Hugs Australia on Facebook back in 2020. I've finally got around to making something with them.




The banner is rather long & no matter what i tried i couldn't get a decent photo. 

 Happy Stitching

Friday, 29 April 2022

A Handy Gift


 These handtowels were in my stash so out they came, a little machine embroidery (I'm just learning), a little sewing and I have some gifts to tuck away.




Tuesday, 19 April 2022

 My Nieces Engagement Party had a great time......Alex and Adam Announce that they will be getting married at the end of next year. It was good to see my brother from Sydney  

and his family. 



Birthday

What a awful Birthday yesterday .....receive 😕 no card or anything from Hubby

or Son. But my Daughter bought some beautiful roses for me .....



in April

 I finished a Xmas sack... 
This is for my newest GD...
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Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Saturday, 26 March 2022

MaRcH

I finished the last stocking for my DD#2 this month...
A GingerGirl for my newest GD.
Just need to add the NaMe TaG & give her some eyes...

Thanks Narelle...

Sunday, 13 March 2022

Finally, A Christmas Finish!

 Hello There!

I finally have a Christmas finish!  These mug rugs were gifts for Christmas 2021.  I had more kitted and ready to stitch, so I took a few evenings and here they are!


I have sent three red, black, grey and white flannel quilts to my precious LAQ and am looking forward to sharing them with you soon.  

There a Christmas quilt on the binding shelf that is patiently waiting its turn as well.  

Take good care!  

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

It's February Somewhere

 I know, I'm pushing it but I ran out of days in February.  Here's my finish.

This guy has been waiting for the final touches so now he's early for Christmas 2022.

Monday, 28 February 2022

February finish

 Scraping in by the skin of my teeth again. :)


Happy Stitching,

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Feb Item


 Another Christmas stocking for my DD#2... this is #2 of 3...

Friday, 4 February 2022

A Merry 2022 Christmas

My heartfelt thanks to you all for hanging in there and continuing to share your lovely makes and ideas. These last couple of years have brought more and more challenges to many and we know not what 2022 may have instore. 

Let us continue to share our creativity and encouragement through the gift of friendship. May Christmas 2022 bring peace and joy to all.

Saturday, 29 January 2022

January 2022 finish

 I'm running a few days late. :) Yesterday i finished the Christmas table runner i started in December. All i needed to do was quilt it.

Happy Stitching,


January Project

 I feel as though I am off to a good start.  I have finished my first two Christmas gifts for 2022 for my two besties.

Mug Rugs


Wednesday, 26 January 2022

January Item

 My first item for 2022 is a stocking for my DD#2.


I have more to make so I'll embroider ALL the names a little later...