Two Little Ornaments

My finish for October.

Octobers make.

This month I have started this lovely banner.

Two stitched and the others traced and ready to go on holiday with me.

Laura xx

Ps will be giving my daughter her quilt ,will post pictures next month.x

September project.

I simply have no self control when it comes to finishing my craft projects.  I can finish things that are small, easy, or fast (or all three), but since I discovered patchwork and quilting I find hand stitching terribly slow going.  I love doing it, but it seems to take forever to finish anything.  Therefore my kittens stitcheries are still being worked on!  But I'm on the last one now, so all being well, that should be my October project posted here on time.  What's today - the 14th.  Eleven days to go.  I think I can do it...:-o

So I had to revise my plans for the September project, and as I was committed to making a crafty Xmas project for a swap on another forum, I had to do something fast.  Earlier this year I'd made a scrappy patchwork tree which is on this blog somewhere, and I've already given it away as a Kris Kringle gift at a Xmas In July party.  The recipient loved it, so I decided to make another one for the exchange, and it would do as my September One a Month project.  I embellished this one with sequins and beads in the corners of the squares, but it doesn't show up in the photo.  I used a cute fabric for the back instead of plain, so it can be displayed either way.

EEEK!! it's October already

Firstly my apologies, this blog is such a good idea and I really thought it would get me going at the beginning of the year but I have failed utterly.  I am already in grave danger of knitting on Christmas eve.  But I can report that last week I finished these for my daughter

I put the pattern photograph up on face book as a joke and she said she loved them!  So she gets them!.  They are very quick to make (took me 3 days) and super cosy.  Its a free on-line pattern and there is a crochet version too.

Other plans for Christmas 2014 include some items made from hand spun.  I'm still spinning...

Hope you like my first contribution (lots more stuff on my blog, just not very Christmassy)

xx

chop'kins

Xmas Items September

Hi Ladies ,

I haven't blogged since July, my apologies however I was gallivanting around Europe so I am sure I might be excused for being a bit slack.  I also thought I posted this but it was still sitting there in draft form. LOL

I have however stitched all my Tis the Season blocks and have got them together in September.

You have all been making some lovely things.  Thanks to Narelle for hosting this swap it has really made me get that Christmas list moving.


Happy Stitching
Sharon

Ach, wat is het lang geleden! Er kwam maar niet van. We hebben in ieder geval een prachtige feestdag gehad, met een heerlijke lunch, een huifkartocht, die de drie paardenmeisjes erg waardeerden, een boottocht en daarna heerlijk gedineerd. We kregen (veel teveel) geld om nieuwe lampen te kopen, en dat hebben we inmiddels gedaan toen we in augustus een (koude) week in Beekbergen waren.

En ook heb ik niet stilgezeten, maar ik begin met wat ik het laatst maakte: vier leuke sneeuwmannen, waarvan ik het pakketje voor mijn verjaardag had gekregen. Leuk zijn ze, hè

Another Xmas Ornament.

Although I have lots of Xmas things on the go, I only managed to get one finished for September.
Here is another Xmas ornament for the gift box.

A jolly snowman stitched with a Cottage Garden thread called Mistletoe.
Lots of lovely things have been made by everyone this month. A big thank you to Narelle for hosting this blog.
Till next month.............. Happy Christmas stitching........

September finsh

a little late as usual but i made it just in time. :)

Love the cute hanging. Next on my list is a matching penguin one.

Happy Stitching,

September Project

This month's project does not look much like Christmas, but it is going to become a sweater for my husband. It will not be a surprise because I have to measure and such but I am sure he does not mind. I am using this pattern, the yarn is Lion Brand Heartland in Yosemite.

Another set

I got another kitchen set finished for the pressie box.
cheers shez xx

September's Xmas Stitching

I have finished another block from each of the two longer term projects I am working on -

This one is from Rag-Tag Stitchin' "Merry Mistletoe" - 4 blocks finished now.

And the other one I'm working on is a FignBerry design "Angel's Wings" - 4 blocks of this one finished also.  Cheryl

Green for Go September

Nothing like a looming 25th of the month to make me get the sewing machine out.  These 2 hand towels ...

are joining the red set which have been finished off with buttons and button holes thanks to Mum's button stash ... I'm still looking but I did manage to find two pink buttons for these.

While in town shopping yesterday I noticed lots and lots of Halloween happening in the shops, and here and there a sprinkling of Christmas peaking out from the shelves ... getting close.

A ShawL

Actually it's really worn as a scarf & I love this pattern so much... I knitted up another one.
This is now in the Xmas bag ready for December.
Thanks Narelle...for all the encouragement each month.

aka Cheryll

Had to post it

I know I have already posted for September,but I set to and finished the quilt

I am standing on the garden bench for this picture.

To say I'm pleased with it would be an understatement,I am thrilled.

I love it,many thanks to Narelle or hosting ,I don't think I would have made this quilt without the monthly inspiration.

Have to see what I'm going to make next month,something very small I think.

Xx

September...

Bit early but here's my September bit of quilt.Finished the applique now.

I also stitched the stars on but forgot to take a picture.

I have the batting and backing ready to assemble.

I've bought Polycotton for the back so I don't know how I will get on with it.

I liked it,nice and cheerful,I've washed it twice to take the stiffness away,will see how it goes.

See you in October with hopefully a finished quilt.x