It's On Its Way

Here is what I have sent to my Stitchers Angel in Germany, although I had to take out the magazine as it was going to cost a fortune in postage to include it. 

There is my Armchair Caddy, Blue Wren Tote Bag, Thread Bin (pattern by Leanne of The Stitching Room), Covered Tape Measure (pattern by Lisa of Spoonful of Sugar)  Australiana Print Fat 1/4's and some handmade cards with matching envelopes.  I also added some Cadbury Furry Friends Chocolates which aren't in the photo (hopefully they won't be all melted by the time they arrive). I had great fun being involved in this swap and am looking forward to what will arrive in my own mail box sometime soon.

One week till craft camp. I think that I will make the Christmas presents for my nieces and nephews and also I will take my pincushion. I should be able to get these finished. I am so excited. 

Jane 8o)

We're Back

Back from a SA Short Break feeling refreshed. We spent a lovely couple of days here.

South Shores at Normanville. 

It was only an hour and a half drive from home so really was a short break. Ideal for those who hate long traveling. The accommodation was really nice as it isn't even a year old and there was so much room. As you can see we enjoyed some really great weather and it was ideal for flying our kite which was a lot of fun.

I have also finished my first pincushion of the month project. 

I think it turned out OK but as I had never actually worked with felt before there are a few things that I would have done differently. I think I should have done it all by hand  and not used the sewing machine as I couldn't sew an accurate seam. Well I guess you always learn something. I am now looking forward to what the postman should be bringing this week I will also be posting my Stitchers Angel project this week as well.

8o)

A Special Softie for ME?

This arrived at my house yesterday.

 His name is "Stitchy". 

He was made by my 14yo son in his Textiles class and I think he did a pretty good job. He had finished his term project, which was a pair of boxer shorts, and had some spare time so decided to whip this up. I would claim him for my own as I really do appreciate the effort that has gone into it but my son really wants to keep him.

Here is a sneak peak at the stitcheries that I have completed for my Stitching Angels Armchair Caddy. I just need to put it all together and I will have completed two of the projects. 

As school holidays start next week I will have a bit more time so am hoping to complete all of the required projects and hopefully get my gift sent off to my Angel all the way over in Meldorf, Germany (this is a big clue as to who I have if she ever has a wanders into my blog). I would have loved to have sent lots of little treasures her way during the swap but as postage to Germany is so expensive I am going to have to put everything together in one package. I really do hope that she likes my gifts to her. 

I am really looking forward to seeing what comes my way, as I have been looking at other Angels blogs and there is some pretty impressive work being done out there.

Enjoy your Friday, I know that I will as we are looking at a day of 29 deg C. What beautiful spring weather we are having right now.

8o)

Look What Arrived Today

Firstly I have finished my first Stitchers Angel Project. It is the little tote bag called "Blue Wrens Nest" by Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches.

I hope my Angel friend likes it. The colours actually look a bit washed out in the photo as it is a bit more vibrant in colour than this. I think it is pretty cute though and would be happy if my Stitching Angel has made one of these for me.

This also arrived from the postman today. My first installment of Pincushion of the Month from QFD. I can't wait to get started on these.

And these gorgeous fabrics also from QFD. I haven't actually bought any new fabrics for ages so thought I would treat myself. I'm not sure yet what I will make with them but I will know the right project when it comes along.

Hopefully I will be back tomorrow with Treasure Tuesday. See you then.

8o)

Stitchers Angel Project

I have started my first 'Stitchers Angel' project. I have decided to start with the project posted by Natalie Lymer of  Cinderberry Stitches which is a cute little mini tote for carrying around those small projects on the go. As my 'Angel' (as I have been told) likes greens, reds, browns and neutral colours I have chosen these to do the stitchery. I think that they will look gorgeous. 

I am sorry that my photos aren't very good but I can only use the camera on my phone and the lighting isn't very good at the moment, but I think you can get the general idea. I am using natural coloured Osnaberg fabric (which is like a linen)  for the stitchery and I will choose the other fabrics when the the stitchery is done as I am not sure just yet as to which ones to use. I am also going to do the Arm chair Caddy using the same threads. I hope that she likes them but I do need to get busy.  I will see how much I can get done over the weekend.

Have a good one 8o)

A Quick Hello

I just received an email from Helen Stubbings from Hugs n Kisses confirming the entrants for the Stitchers Angel Swap. I am so excited about this swap. As I have said before this is the first swap that I have been involved in and I also LOVE surprises. I love giving surprises and getting surprises so this is going to be great. I am also looking forward to see the wonderful patterns the ladies involved will come up with and are so willing to share with us for FREE. I can't wait to see who I am given as a swap partner and hope that they enjoy the things that I send them. I will post clues along the way of what I am making so that you can see what is being done.

Enjoy your weekend 8o)

Stitchers Swap

I have just signed up for this fantastic swap. As it is the first swap that I have been involved with I am quite excited. It starts on Monday 18th  August and goes for seven weeks with a new pattern from a fantastic designer every week. All the details are found here, so if you would like to join in sign up quick.