Monday, 7 February 2011

Beam me up Scotty!

Boy what a day, work was flat out all day and I was glad to see the end of the day!
When I got home, two hours after I was meant to finish, I found that my fabric order from Blueberries had arrived. Last week I thought I would check out their newsletter specials as I needed some more dark brown for my hexies. Lo and behold they had 40% off Park Avenue, bit of control girlie!
I managed to get some Christmas fabrics on special too, to keep me motivated on my Christmas Item per month pledge.
The fabrics on the left are fabrics I picked up at Jemimas and Lincraft. I think I have a few projects worth now. 
 The two dark fabrics on the bottom right are for more of these lovelies...
Here are some stitcheries that I have finished over the last week or so
This lovely bird cage was a free pattern on needlecrafter.com, they have some great vintage type stitcheries. I am very happy with this one. I think I will make it a door hanger though it is a little large, but I think it will suit that purpose well.



These little stitcheries were a pattern sent to me by Oddbjorg for our friends swap. I haven't decided what to use these for- maybe pincushions?
I just love these stitcheries. I am sure that I will use them again.
 

 Melbourne weather has been trying to compete with Qld and Nsw but we are ok here. The cool change and rain was quite a relief after the terrible heat and humidity of last week. Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon (after a marathon washing catch up) cutting hexagon iron on shapes and then ironing and trimming hexagons ready for basting. I have a good stash of hexies ready to stitch. It's mostly what I have been doing this last week. Can't focus on what I feel like doing. Maybe I should think of my February Christmas item....

Saturday night No 1 son came with me to see The King's speech. It was a fantastic film. I am not that into the 'modern' Royal Family but this was a great film, I loved it. Definitely worth a look and Colin Firth in the lead didn't sway me at all......


Now I need to focus on my February Christmas project.....
thinking hat on...
Have a great week...
Fingers crossed mine settles a bit.
cheers
Marina
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9 comments:

  1. Narelle7 February 2011 at 19:32

    I was beginning to think you may have melted away. :)
    Lovely purchases and your stitcheries are gorgeous ... just adore the bird cage.
    Hope your week is smooth sailing.

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  2. Serenata7 February 2011 at 19:43

    The bird cage stitchery is lovely Marina and the cats are cute. Some great material, glad to see there are some blues amongst it.! ;-) Have a good week and I look forward to seeing what your thinking cap comes up with in the creative department.

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  3. BubzRugz7 February 2011 at 23:23

    As allways your stitching is wonderful.. the cage is lovely all in blue..... pretty fabrics to play with too ... I am also needing to think about Feb Christmas item.....mmmm -
    Hugz

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  4. Elyte7 February 2011 at 23:27

    Your stitcheries continue to impress Marina, those birds are delightful. Nothing like a package of lovely fabrics to put a smile on your face after an exhausting day. Holidays really are over!

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  5. Anonymous8 February 2011 at 04:38

    What a lovely fabrics you buy for your self. The stitchery's are also well.

    Cheers from Holland.

    Els

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  6. Melody8 February 2011 at 10:17

    I don't think anybody stitches as beautifully as you. What gorgeous work.

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  7. Carrie P.9 February 2011 at 01:45

    You have been very busy. Fun stitcheries you have been working on. Love the bird cage.

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  8. Lisa14 February 2011 at 17:21

    Pretty fabric, pretty stitchery... I love the things you make. Sorry I haven't visited in a while.

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  9. carine15 February 2011 at 19:22

    MY Gooness!! Such beautifuls sticheries. Well done!! Keep up the spirit! Greetings from Belguim -Bruges Carine http://patchworkstar.blogspot.com

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