I started with some curtains for YD - winter hit New Zealand suddenly last week and her thin little curtains just weren't keeping her flat warm....I cheated and bought lengths that already had the tape sewn on. All I needed to do was the sides and the hems...
I spent a bit of time on a little design I was putting together for our 'Seasons' club at The Country Yard. It's a 12 inch mini... had lots of fun with this one and wow a finish for June already!
It sure does feel a bit like winter. The fire is going well and we had several frosts last week that knocked the socks off us - Northland NZ is supposed to be the winterless north!! The photos below show that this isn't always true!
Anyway back to my weekend of sewing to celebrate Chooky's Chookshed's 2nd birthday...
On Sunday I also stitched a little —
— And all was well with the world!
I just want to finish off with sharing two lovelies that I have been lucky to win lately; the lovely Kris sent me this as a monthly OPAM winner - a very cute pattern of one of her Tag Along Teddies designs that I look forward to stitching up one day - thank you Kris!!! Opam is a great motivator and a good way to keep on track with my projects, it should be us sending gifts to two lovely hostesses, Kris and Peg, shouldn't it?
And I was delighted to also win this English Paper Piecing kit through a sponsered giveaway on beaquilter's blog.
It will be a case of coming up with a clever plan with my fabrics to get an effective design. (Gulp did you notice the size of some of those pieces?!). Thank you Bea, and also to Hillbilly Quilt Shop.
Bea is a clever crafter who willingly shares her learnings with us. I originally came across her blog through her EQ7 tutorials, but she does all sorts of things.
And here it is only 20 minutes (or so) until midnight on Tuesday night - yes the weekend, and Chooky's birthday bash is well and truly over.
Time to stoke up the fire and pop off to bed,
Happy creating everyone!
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| Woohoo using my quilting skills and a walking foot on the curtains!! |
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| 'It feels a bit like Winter' |
Anyway back to my weekend of sewing to celebrate Chooky's Chookshed's 2nd birthday...
On Sunday I also stitched a little —
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| a Rag Tag freebie from Michelle Ridgeway designs |
and crocheted a little —
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| This is growing nicely and ever so cosy. It went to America with me and helped keep me occupied at airports and on planes! |
And here it is only 20 minutes (or so) until midnight on Tuesday night - yes the weekend, and Chooky's birthday bash is well and truly over.
Time to stoke up the fire and pop off to bed,
Happy creating everyone!
The mini is perfect for a chilly winter,Raewyn... & well done on those wins!
ReplyDeleteLovely mini and I love the frosty photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frosty pics and so many gorgeous projects. Fabulous wins too.
ReplyDeleteBrrrr....that does look chilly! It sounds like it was a fun time of celebrating.
ReplyDeleteYou've been quite busy! I love to crochet while flying, and sitting in airports. I love your photos of the frost - very pretty. STay warm.
ReplyDeleteSo if that's a 12 inch, then that means those are 1 inch finished half square triangles! Did you paper piece them?
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn! You sure have been busy. Lot's of lovely projects. I certainly looks like winter has arrived. Of course that is the best time of year to work on afghans!
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn! You sure have been busy. Lot's of lovely projects. I certainly looks like winter has arrived. Of course that is the best time of year to work on afghans!
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn! You sure have been busy. Lot's of lovely projects. I certainly looks like winter has arrived. Of course that is the best time of year to work on afghans!
ReplyDeleteEven though it will be hot here today, seeing your frost gave me a little shiver. : )
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet little quilt of kitty by the fire.
You are keeping things interesting with lots of fun projects going on.
I am interested to see what you eventually come up with on the EPP stuff you won!
Love the cat sleeping by the fire! Very cozy! Looks like you have lots of projects to keep you busy on a cold day.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post full of all sorts of fun and pretty things....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Great wins Raewyn! yes what is with that winterless north thing?
ReplyDeleteYour crochet blanket is looking nice. That cute bear stitchery is pretty too. Glad you had fun stitching weekend, even if some of it was taken up with making curtains.
you must be a lucky duck!!!
ReplyDeletegreat winnings--
you can keep the frost though--
time for some warm sunshine here!!!
hugs, di and miss gracie
Sounds like a good productive weekend for you Raewyn, Love all your new makes, especially that little "winter" quilt. Yes we have our fire cranking now too & have had a few really heavy frosts. Great weather for crafting though.
ReplyDeleteSo many goreous projects....good frost...
ReplyDeleteAwesome post Chicky, love the frosty photos and all your goodies.....was good to see you if only briefly. Hugs xxxxx
ReplyDeleteyou have been productive over your weekend, lovely wins there and the photos of the frost look so clear, I know e we do not like the cold but these photos make it more acceptable!
ReplyDeleteI remember making nice warm curtains when my eldest was in a cold flat too. I'm glad next son is in a modern house with double glazing!
ReplyDeleteYou,ve been a busy chook. Love that afghan was just chatting about that tonight to a friend, do you have that wavy pattern? Your yd will be so pleased with those curtains , flatting not so warm sometimes. Those frosts look familiar but you get great days after. Happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteRaewyn your projects are all just wonderful. I can see why you never get bored as you can switch from sewing to stitching to crochet -- How Fun!! Lucky you stealing away to another little retreat and Birthday Party! Love the pictures of the frost. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely cosy theme going on there with your mini and blanket. Not surprising when you look at those beautiful frosty photos. The pink flowers look wonderful... haven't a clue what they are :o) Enjoy stitching your little bear... Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove your little winter mini , you had a busy weekend of stitching a perfect way to spend those frosty nights ;-)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining in the party........sure looks like winter is there.....love frost photos.....it's so "cool"...
ReplyDeleteyou got some great stitching/crocheting done..........
wow Raewyn you sure did a lot over the weekend and i love your 12" mini,well done.xx
ReplyDeleteStay warm Raewyn. We are still waiting for summer to arrive. Look forward to seeing what you do with your wins. Well done on the stitching and crochet front.
ReplyDeleteThat is the only way to make curtains.I have made far too many the hard way over the years, so want short cuts now.
ReplyDeleteThat is very cold for your area. Hope you stay well rugged up and warm.
Lovely to see your weekend stitching.
Enjoyable party - from the distance, that is, nice mini and I love your frosty pictures :-)
ReplyDeleteAll your projects are lovely, I really love the little wall hanging you made, gorgeous!! That does look cold at your place, we had a run of frosts too :)
ReplyDeletethe little quilt is so sweet. you are staying busy!
ReplyDeleteAnother great crafting weekend! You ladies know how to keep the good times going ;)
ReplyDeleteSo smart of you to get the drapes with the tape already on them. And sweet of you to make them for her. I bet she loves them. Amazing pictures of the frost - thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteWasn't that frost a goodie ! Killed my lettuce seedlings tho
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