I did get a bit of sewing done, but nothing I can show off in a "yay! I got something finished!" happy dance.... not yet anyway. A little sneak peak will have to do for now.
I did, however, get some really lovely post through the week that I can brag about though! I received my runner in the Modern Christmas Table Runner Swap, from the very talented Kat @ mummas time to create. Sincere apologies to Kat that my photos are very poor and do it such little justice. It really is fabulous.
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| Beautiful MODERN Christmas! All the trees a girl could want, and no Santas or Poinsettias anywhere ;-) |
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| Lovely tree decoration, and the glorious DS fabric... |
Kat did a great job, I must have been a right pain in the backside to make for... I was pretty rigid in my "requests" for trees, and my scrooge-y insistence on no Christmas fabric... Sorry Kat! But wow, it sure is absolutely perfect and I love it. And, AND she sent me a Fat Quarter of some Denyse Schmidt Picnic and Fairgrounds.....my first, and I am smitten...
And talking of being smitten, I also received a really wonderful pressie from another lovely lady, Agniezska @ a quilt maybe. She's a great quilter, but she is also a very talented illustrator too. I'd spotted this on her blog and just fell for it right away - and now I have one! Please do visit her, I promise you'll fall for the kitties and corduroy mice...
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| An adorable Sleepy Kitty! |
The horrible weather has remained all week. The barometer, usually stuck at "change" (like I really need a barometer to be told that our weather is constantly changeable...) has been stuck like this for days...
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| Stormy weather....since my man and I aint together... |
So we've been stuck like this a lot...
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| my other sleepy kitty... |
p.s. Proof (as requested) that my brother can safely wield a needle!
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| brother kindly hiding the thread ends I forgot about... |
I want to see what you have been making!! And I knew Kat would get you just right and make something beautiful. So pleased you love your runner. And I love that sleeping kitty. I already follow 'A Quilt Maybe' because not only is Agniezska talented,but she is a lovely person too.
ReplyDeleteyay, you got the lovely runner from Kat! Its been great to see who gets getting what. Cant wait see what you have been making
ReplyDeleteThe runner is fantastic - just what you wanted! The sleeping kitty cat is wonderful, thanks for the link! P.S. Welcome back, we've missed you!
ReplyDeleteLove it all, the runner, the kitties - real and stuffed,and your cushions from last post!
ReplyDeleteThe trees look lovely! And how cute is that sleepy kitty! And Ellie of course!
ReplyDeleteDon't blame you for being snuggled under a blanket all week...I would if I could!
Sarah lucky you to get Kat's beautiful runner! Kool Christmas coming up with that beauty!
ReplyDeleteMy Saffy likes hiding under things too! Haven't managed a photo yet! Love your other cat - hope Elliecat isn't jealous!
Welcome back lovey - some great post never fails to raise your spirits! If we had a barometer, it would have been pointing to 'shit' all week too xxx
ReplyDeleteHope you are regenerated after taking a week off from the laptop. I've been admiring Kat's table runner as she's been posting while making it and it is just beautiful--lucky you! Enjoy it! And the cat by Agniezska is adorable (but not quite as cute as your little guy/gal peeking out from under the quilt!) Hoping that you get some nice weather soon!
ReplyDeleteAy you're back! Welcome back sweetie! Missed ya :-)
ReplyDeleteAs FB says its been pretty shitty weatherwise 'ere darn sarf as well (if thats any consolation ha!)
Lovely pressies :-)
Hello chick! Glad to hear you're alive and kicking! So pleased you got Kat's runner - one of the best! What a useful brother you've got! Can you send him over to me next to do some hand stitching for me!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteWelcome home :oD Yay for fab happy mail, and non-incompetent needle-wielding brothers (try saying that after a few ;o) )
ReplyDeleteOooh yummy mail week! That kitty is just delightful too!
ReplyDeleteReally sorry for my very lame half-ar*sed christmas decoration! But really glad you like your DS "consolation prize" ;)
I should have sent you some scraps too but I kind of feared the Swap Mumma wrath if I broke the rules lol...
It is so nice to have you back. I was just on the brink of sending you an email to see if everything was ok. I hope you are well. I really need to see that quilt...why can't you show off? Is it a pressie?
ReplyDeleteSo nice you have received such wonderful loot! I love that runner and the pillow cat! My brothers would not have been willing to send pictures, he is a very good sport!
ReplyDeleteThat runner is lovely and I love that cat :)
ReplyDeleteIf we had a barometer it would be pointing the same way x
Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE that kitty cat. And Elicat of course. Glad to see you back in the land of the blogging, and looking forward to seeing your makes!
ReplyDeleteYay, missed you Sweetie! Love, love, love your table runner, and sleepy cat, and Elliecat, and impressed with needle whealding brother! Was thinking of you today, was going to send e-mail, then saw the weather forecast for the week, wrap up warm! Snugggle, slumber, stitch :)
ReplyDeleteSarah, you're much, much too kind. But I'm so happy you like the kitty and my illustrations too :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't wait to see what you're making. And please pat Elliecat from me.
ReplyDeleteI've had a wee while away from blogs too. But glad to be back. Your runner looks lovely. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteYay! Mail! I'm a fan of your new tablerunner - I really like the outline quilting on it. And I'm glad you now have 2 sleepy kitties to keep you company!
ReplyDeleteThat brother of yours in really talented. Talent must run in the Oliver Family xxx
ReplyDeleteWondering what you can't show us! Lovely goodies, especially the cat! Juliex
ReplyDeleteOOoooooo that sleeping kitty is just marvellous, what a clever lady! and your tree table runner is yummy too, love the quilting, welcome back anyways (not that I've been around either, I've got a whole heap of blog reading to do!) x
ReplyDeletelove that table runner sarah, it is wonderful! glad to see you are back. hope the weather perks up soon for you!
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