I have really enjoyed this sew along, it was very manageable just concentrating on one task each week and I love how the angel turned out. I want to give a big thank you to Lisa for her tutorials and her encouragement along the way.
My second Sew Along is the Christmas banner and this week I stocked up on more thread and more quilter's muslin so was able to finish the Christmas tree stitchery from the previous week and I also completed the 6th stitchery ...
These are the two I finished this week. I really like the angel, isn't she cute. I have one more stitchery to do then next Saturday we get the finishing instructions. That is never my favourite part as I definitely prefer the hand stitching.
I have also made progress with my swap sewing, having completed the stitchery and today I cut out the border fabrics so just a bit more sewing to go. No photos though!
We had a late night last night for Guy Fawkes, it seems a rather strange tradition to commemorate the capture and killing of those behind the 'gunpowder plot' in 1605. These days it's really just an excuse to enjoy a bonfire and fireworks which is exactly what we did ...
Almost as impressive as the Rugby World Cup opening ... yeah right!
Yesterday and today, it feels like an icy blast is here, not exactly spring weather. In fact, I lighted the fire today when we came home from church. All set for a relaxing afternoon after the late night. I'm hoping it will start feeling like spring again this week.
Well, that was a long blog post! I'm going to catch up on some blog visiting now.
Happy stitching, Wendy.
Your tilda angel doll has turned out great... well done... I have never had the courage to do a doll....and I love those stitcheries.... and completely forgot about Guy Fawkes... here fireworks are banned except at special events... fire danger!!
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I love the tilda doll she is gorgeous! It is cold here today as well someone told me snow down south?
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Your tilda angel is adorable! You did a great job on her! Congrats on the finish! Your stitcheries are looking beautiful! They are fun, aren't they?! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow your angel is beautiful. You may just have inspired me to make one. Thank you so much for sharing her progress. Your stitcheries are comming along nicely. Not long before we have a lovelt banner to hang. Sharon
ReplyDeleteWendy i love your tilda doll you have done a great job and also well done with your stitcheries.
ReplyDeleteYour Tilda is just Fantastic! Her dress and wings are beautiful. Love the little rose in her hair.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young our English neighbours used to celebrate Guy Fawkes. I haven't heard about it for ages. We used to think it was great.
Your angel is sooooo cute !!!! Great job !!
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Love your work..you have been busy..you must be very pleased with the Tilda doll...Hope the warm weather comes soon...it is November after all....brrrrr... from down south...
ReplyDeleteI love your Tilda doll, she is amazing. Your stitcheries are very nice. The angel is so cute. Now the last one, I wish there were more.
ReplyDeleteYou have dress your angle so sweetly. Love the fabric you picked for her dress
ReplyDeleteYour Tilda Angel looks very smart in her new frock!!!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are you to be able to have Guy Fawkes Night.
It has been banned for years in Australia.
Fabulous work. Your dolly and your stitcheries are fabulous.
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ReplyDeleteyour Tilda angel turned out beautiful, I really love the fabrics you chose, and the flower in her hair, looks so sweet.
Your Christmas banner is it very nice too, I'd love to see it all finished.
Thanks for your visit to my blog,
Take care and have a nice Sunday.
Laura =)
Lovely - both the angel and the stitcheries. The Tilda characters have a charm all of their own don't they? Impressive bonfire!!
ReplyDeleteYour angel is gorgeous - well done
ReplyDeletebeautiful work Wendy...your doll is gorgeous. I remember Guy Fawkes nights and what fun they were.It's banned here now.
ReplyDeleteYour Tilda angel is really lovely Wendy. Her dress is beautiful. How well are your stitcheries going too!! What a fun Guy Fawkes night you had. Sadly we don't celebrate in Australia any more because fireworks are banned. I remember though how much fun we had as children. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYour Tilda doll is beautiful... and your stitcheries are looking great :O)
ReplyDeleteIt is raining here again and yes we want that lovely spring weather back again too!
I love your Tilda angel... well done Wendy. The fabrics are great!
ReplyDeleteLovely angel, I like to make dolls as well, your sew happy stitch a long is coming along nicely.. I am on block # 4 so I am way behind now....
ReplyDeleteWendy, your Tilda doll is beautiful.. looks like this was a great sew a long to do...
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas stitcheries are great.. I am like you, like the stitching, but the making up holds me back..
I have also enjoyed the Christmas sewalong and I am up to the finishing, will check back to see yours done! I changed a few things along the way.
ReplyDeleteI think you've made the Marylin Monroe of the Tilda world... blonde and showing a fair bit of leg!! She's gorgeous. You already know how I feel about your Christmas stitchery... still green!
ReplyDeleteHey... I didn't know you celebrated Guy Fawkes in New Zealand... well I never!!