Catching Up.

Whew!  I went back to work in March, and time sort of got away from me.  However, I have finally gotten back on track and have my March:

April:

and May projects done. 

 They're free-standing machine embroidery with applique, so they still need to have the stabilizer backing washed away, but I find it easier to do them all at once. 

Here's to staying on track for the rest of the year!  :)

Almost missed April!

Gosh it's quiet in the Workshop this month!

For me was only when I saw Narelle's post that I realised

yep, the 25th means 1 Xmas post time.

It's a bit tricky thinking 

about Christmas in April for us here in Australia.

On the 25th my head was full of the other National 'occasion'.

On the plus side,

it has meant getting this post together has been a 

lovely light ending to the month.

After all, the bravery we honour is about respect for the lives we get to live 

due to their sacrifices.

I reckon that absolutely includes the joy making Christmassy things :)

This month I have been working on

the other progressive project planned for this year.

Step One- stitching a long-ago Bom offered by Gail Pan

Christmas Wishes

The first 3 designs done 

Tick :)

 

 

Sisbabe

April - Made It!

Finished the knitting last night and quickly joined this morning. A knitted jar cover for the gift box as a little gift filler...using up wool leftovers a bonus.

This was my March project completed ... the 2nd washcloth is still in ball form pictured above with the jar cover.

Happy Christmas Crafting

Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year to all elves and may we all have a very successful year in our merry little workshop. Thank you for all you have shared in previous years and I'm sure we are all looking forward to seeing pictures of all the amazing creations to make Christmas 2016 a Happy Handmade Christmas.

It's as simple as following these 3 steps:

1.  Get busy in the sewing room with

     a)   an item which you will use as a decoration in your home at Christmas  OR

     b)  an item to be given as a gift at Christmas  OR

     c)  one large project for the year and post your progress each month.

2.  Post a picture of your finished item (or progress on your large project) between the 25th and end of that month. Please use month 2016 in the label or the month in your title.

3.  No stress allowed ... no problem if you miss a month ... join in again when you can.

PLEASE NOTE:
Can I please ask participants to comment on this post or send an email -  pinsandwhiskers(at)gmail(dot)com - if you wish to take part in 1 Xmas Item A Month for 2016. Our door is always open and new Elves are most welcome to join us in the workshop.  I have already taken note of comments and added the following names as 2016 Elves.  Michell, Jeanette, Sisbabe, Raewyn, Maria in NC, Renee and Myself.