Would someone be able to tell me where the days, weeks, months and this year are going?!! They are all merging into one!! Whew, I cant keep up!
This is a wrap I started quite a few years ago. It was my horse-truck project... when the girls were competing at horse events every weekend, we spent many evenings in the horse truck with limited lighting and amenities. It was a useful way to spend the evening while the girls were busy cleaning horsey gear or learning riding tests.
Anyway, back to the present, the MOML and I had a few days away recently (yes, the best time for dairy farmers to go on holiday is winter when there are no cows to milk) and there were 4 balls of wool left when we set out - 4 days later and 3/4 hour away from home again I had them all used up and the wrap was completed!!
[Time to tidy up the ends :-)]
Lately, it's been...
...time to start Chateau Hexagon, Lynette Anderson's latest button mystery.
Cute so far.....
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| Light wasn't so good - it doesn't look as washed out in real life!! |
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| Aren't the buttons just gorgeous?! |
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...time for more hexie-flowers and One Flower Wednesday
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| More of my NZ themed flowers |
Thank you Karen, for hosting One Flower Wednesday. Please click HERE to visit other OFW stitchers.
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...time for birthday gifts for friends...
I started these a few posts ago, but have now finished them :-)
I made the pin cushions using the tutorial found here.
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...time for a NEW DISCOVERY!!! I was so excited to discover that I can crochet away in the car for hours on end and not get CAR-SICK!!! If I've ever tried stitching etc in the car before I've had to take travel-sickness tablets but not this time :-)
This is a wrap I started quite a few years ago. It was my horse-truck project... when the girls were competing at horse events every weekend, we spent many evenings in the horse truck with limited lighting and amenities. It was a useful way to spend the evening while the girls were busy cleaning horsey gear or learning riding tests.Anyway, back to the present, the MOML and I had a few days away recently (yes, the best time for dairy farmers to go on holiday is winter when there are no cows to milk) and there were 4 balls of wool left when we set out - 4 days later and 3/4 hour away from home again I had them all used up and the wrap was completed!!
[Time to tidy up the ends :-)]
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| Straight forward pattern meant I didn't have to look at it all the time - meaning a happy traveller. |
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...time for photos... this is a cool photo I took recently - have no idea how I got the effect but I quite like it!
Now it's time to get back to some sewing :-)
Wishing you all nice sunshine or cosy fires, where-ever you may be!
Thank you for visiting, see you next time,
A lovely post Raewyn. The button mystery is very cute, love the background fabric. Excellent flowers and I just may have to make that beautiful pincushion!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, this year is just flying. I love your pincushions, very effective design. You are so lucky to be able to crochet in the car. Your wrap is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute stitchery--love that birdhouse button!
ReplyDeleteGreat Cathedral Windows pincushions. Maybe one day I will get up my courage to try that.
Looks like a beautiful wrap you are making. Every one of my kids used to get carsick reading or doing any handwork in a car. One year, after they were all older, we took a long car trip and they all discovered they could read without getting sick. Seems silly now, but I remember how excited they all were at the time.
Gorgeous photo of the rosebud!
such a lot to see this post, the delicate fabric on the bird buttons project is beautiful. Pin cushions pretty, will be well loved by your friends, hexagons look good, like the various birds in the centres and the wrap id gorgeous
ReplyDeleteboy you have been very busy,love all your work and your crochet is lovely,love the pattern.xx
ReplyDeleteYour Chateau Hexagon looks so fantastic. And I love your flowers with the little animals in the middle.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cushion, it is a perfect birthday gift.
Grit
Love the post Raewyn. You sure have been busy and yes I recognised the lovely pincushion and I feel very privileged to now be the proud owner. The wrap is lovely and makes me want to get the crochet hook out. Not enough hours in the day!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your stitching and your rose photo. Gorgeous crochet. I am going to try that on my next road trip.
ReplyDeleteWhen you find out where the time has gone, can you let me know? I love your wrap. I'm usually not a big fan of crochet, but I think this is gorgeous. And your pincushions are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post thank you. As usual your flowers are very pretty, A great start to Chateau Hexagon the colour combination looks great. I'm with you, where has the time gone,it seems every year is passing quicker that the last !!!!
ReplyDeleteYes I think the time robber is at it again! I saw your cute block at the shop today, really sweet. Wasn't I lucky to get one of those cute pin cushions for my birthday....thank you!!
ReplyDeletelovely wrap, crochet is something I have never really tried, it looks difficult.
lots of lovely show and tell in your post. Your pin cushions look gorgeous. Great to finish off your wrap it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful things in this post.
ReplyDeleteOh, what great projects! The buttons are adorable. What are you going to do with the NZ flowers? They are so cute. I LOVE the pin cushions! I'm so glad you posted the link. I haven't used the walnut shells yet and I want to try one of those.
ReplyDeleteYour wrap is so pretty. I can hand quilt, crochet, and knit in the car as long as I don't have to follow a pattern too closely. I'm planning my project now for our trip up to get Tessa in August.
You've been so busy!
Lovely stitching of every kind , those buttons are adorable and your wrap will keep you nice and cosy this winter , interesting post !
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike! I am stitching on Lynette Anderson's Fernhill BOM this morning, that includes her cute little buttons! It adds so much to the little quilt! Great post to read and see!
ReplyDeleteLovely block and pincushions!
ReplyDeleteI discovered that I can knit in a car without getting car-sick (but can't read or stitch!) so it's a big relief :)
Hugs,
Tatyana
Love, love the buttons!!! And the stitchery is so cute!! Love your NZ hexies!! And of course your wrap is beautiful! I keep saying I'm going to learn to knit when I see pretty things in blog land - but alas, no time now! Hope the power is back on and your fire kept you warm!!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Texas!
Lovely post Raewyn, how fun that we are stitching the same quilt! Your pincushions are beautiful and I love your crochet wrap, gorgeous! Beautiful photo too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! You have been busy. Lynette's designs are clever - adore the bird houses.
ReplyDeleteHope not to windy up your way. Keep warm!
Love leanne
Just beautiful stitching Raewyn - love those birdhouses in the first pic. Also your hexie flowers are beautiful. I went & looked at that tutorial for the pincushions & they look amazing & not too difficult either. Think I will have a go - great stitching weather down here lately :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn, what a great post... that's great that you have been able to conquer the car sickness - now we know what you will taking on road trips in the future!!
ReplyDeleteCold & sunny here
Ah! That's why I knit in the car. Makes trips go faster too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am joining in with Chateau Hexagon but so far have only just looked at the bag of goodies. Must make a start. Yours looks good. Love your kiwiana hexes and that rosebud looks beautiful. I managed to sew some hexes on a car journey before car sickness took over. Might try crochet ne t time.
ReplyDeletehmmmm it is almost end of June and I can't believe how fast the year has gone
ReplyDeleteI had such plans
Your Chateau Hexagon looks very lovely. I have just begun with the applications. Looking foreward to stitch the cute little things. If you want to take look: a also have completed the Catalicious Quilt of Bronwyn...
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sigisart
Seems this year is flying by on roller skates. Looks like you are doing great things with your time... me.. I'll never catch up ;o) Gorgeous stitching and more lovely hexies... love the kiwi theme and the pincushions are perfect. Congrats on finishing up that wrap too.. just how long have you been making it? :o))
ReplyDeleteHugs.....
Lots of beautiful things in this post...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour pincushions are beautiful!
Hugs from Germany
Klaudia
Oh what a show you put on! Those buttons are cute, but seriously the stitching behind them is just so gorgeous. Love it. The fussy centers make me smile on those hexie flowers. And I just ADORE those pin cushions!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute stitching, Raewyn. I didn't even notice that was a button at first. Love your NZ themed flowers. OFW is a great way to do it. I just pinned the tutorial for the cathedral window pin cushion. Thanks! I wish I could stitch without looking. I'm never confident enough! Looks like you had no problem. Your wrap is beautiful. As is the flower bud. Well done!
ReplyDeleteyour bird house block is so sweet. one of these days I am going to make some of those pincushions.
ReplyDeletegreat rose photo.