It was snowing hard this morning at 7am....and my usual 20 minute journey into Ipswich took me 2 and a half hours. This was the wintery scene outside as I left for work.....and it was exactly the same when I got home this evening.....just more blooming snow!! Glad I'm not rambling in the woods with the dog in this weather - she's getting the shortest walks ever!! In an earlier blog-post I showed you some blocks made with some snowflake fabric - and here is some more of the same fabric! A couple of years ago I used a Crabapple Hill Studio pattern to make a cushion for my mother-in-law for Christmas, and last year made one for my mum - the snowflakes are embellished with beads - although it's a time-consuming project, it's well worth it and the finished result is stunning - I've got a couple of these on the go at the moment.....(the wording says "from simple things come simple joys)... ...and these quilted bottlebags were made for some of my very special friends - oh and with as very special bottle inside of course!! This is a pattern by Janelle Wind, another fab Australian designer. I'll be busy stitching these again this year.
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When I left for work this morning, at 6am, this was the view from my kitchen, even the dog wouldn't go outside as it was far too cold for her, and now it's nearly all gone... ...in keeping with the snowy theme, this is "A Redwork Christmas" - I made this last year, and it still needs to be quilted. The pattern is by Rosalie Quinlan, and I used a Jelly Roll for the borders (used the idea from my Truely Scrumptious quilt). This table runner was made very easily with a charm pack, and decorated with a Leanne Beasley stitchery pattern... ...more little stitcheries from Leanne Beasley patterns - last year I made lots of cushions for Christmas presents and added some stitchery as a finishing touch - these 2 blocks are leftovers, and will be put to good use for some presents this year..... (this gorgeous fabric with the snowflakes on was one of my favourites from a couple of years ago and found it's way into numerous Christmas gifts). And this kit is STILL waiting to be made up into a hanging Santa - another Rosalie Quinlan pattern, that I bought from The Fat Quarters as part of a monthly club last year..... oh well, if we get more snow on Wednesday, (my day off!!), I suppose I could always spend the day sewing :)
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