Life's Blessings

Well I totally missed this week's WIP Wednesday link up; the weekend trip to visit my girls on the coast caught up with me. I also had not managed any stitching since then either.

Grandchildren = Life's Blessings

My little treasure Miller is growing so much in every way, as they do at this age (2 1/2). She is an absolute delight, with boundless non stop energy & Mimmi just isn't used to it anymore, I was exhausted! My Grandmother name was Mim, Miller has changed it to Mimmi & I absolutely love it, just as I adore everything about her.

Some photo's of Miller & her handbag that I made (which she loved) and the lipstick I put in it (which she loved even more). Everywhere we went, had to put the lippy on, but that's what Mummy does!!

I hope you enjoy!

Mummy & Miller in Matching Outfits (someone still putting on lippy)

More lippy needed for car trip

We shared lots of special time playing, mostly in & out of Mimmi's bed. And if it was Miller's bed time, Mimmi had to go rest too. I have a photo of her with eyes closed putting lippy on...but having trouble loading photo's again.

She really is precious.

This is Dharla; she decided I could sit on "her" chair.

She is Everything & More

And to finish off; I managed a few minutes this morning to continue on with the Rail Fence Wedding Quilt. Cutting the strips into squares - the fun part of laying them out is next!!

Hoping this finds you well, wherever in this world you may be

Til Next Time

Happy Stitching

XX

Linda 

WoW #2

Hi All

Trying to keep with the momentum & writing another post for WIP Wednesday.

Yesterday I began what will be a Wedding Quilt for my older Brother & his Bride in November. Knowing I'll be doing the quilting I needed to get a start on it. I've had a jellyroll & fabrics from the Ville Fleurie French General range for some time now & decided to put it to good use. Then the pattern.... lots of choices but have decided to go with a Rail Post Fence design. This morning before work I've pressed the strips I sewed last night; ready to get cutting.

Also on the go for this Wednesday is Expression of Morris block no 7. Trying to get these leaves out of the way before tackling the birds. I have so much trouble getting photos to load properly, especially those taken in Portrait. Thankfully this one has today, but only after editing in another program. Blogger is also not playing nice by now not notifying you when you receive comments on your posts!! 

If you look back at previous posts I've loaded a photo of what this quilt looks like.

Am Loving the craft of Candle Making. These were a friends order and also a birthday gift for someone special. I'm still very new at it and learn something from each batch made.

The Finished Product

And this is me on a Wintery Saturday morning

 

This is how I left Angus this morning - enjoying the warmth inside, in his Happy Place. 

Until next time and Please Follow Us

Happy Stitching

Linda

XXXX

WoW #1

Hi Friends

Thought I'd do something different & join WOW or Work in Progress on Wednesdays with Esther's Quilt Blog and show you what's in progress at the moment.

Expression of Morris continues with Block 7 Underway.

These are called Dancing Birds...and all looks a bit messy at the moment. As with the other blocks I'm simplifying as I go as there are meant to be soooo many little pieces it's just too much. My plan is to embroider in the detail when all finished. This quilt has waited 8+ years to get started and was bought as a BOM. I'm not too impressed with several of the fabrics, they are not great quality; I just want it out of the way.

Recently completed Block 6: Sunflowers.

And for something completely different, I made and almost completed this little handbag for my Granddaughter on the weekend. I'm delighted to say I'll be heading to the South Coast of Eastern Australia (about 5 1/2 hrs drive for me) to see my daughter & precious little girl very soon. Cannot wait to see them and get my hug fix.

 

Angus enjoying some sunshine recently

(not on these frosty mornings though)

Til next time
Happy Stitching wherever you may be

Linda

xx