One of the things I value is the older people in my life, my parents, grandparents and the lovely older people that are part of my church family. I value the tradition of faith that they have held fast to and passed on. Tomorrow we have a Celebrating Age service at church and a special lunch to honour them. Which brings me to FNSI ... although I was late getting my name down for it I had a very productive evening, making twenty Criss-Cross coasters to gift to each of the oldies on Sunday. The pattern is from the lovely Allsorts blog and they were quite quick and easy to make. With the addition of a mug and a hot chocolate sachet I think it makes a nice little gift.
Speaking of gifts, I won a magazine give-away on my friend Kristen's blog and it arrived this week all the way from America. Sweet Kristen was so generous to add in some amazing scissors, some note-cards with a 'W' (perfect!) and some cute erasers. Thanks so much Kristen, I love my gifts.
I have done some other little bits of sewing during the week but that will have to wait for another time, I must get back to my Saturday chores, Wendy xx
the mug rugs and cups look gorgeous! What a lovely gift for your Church 'oldies'
ReplyDeleteGreat sewing and what a wonderful gift they will make too.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy
ReplyDeleteLove the coasters, they make such a nice gift with a mug, you were very productive...
Have a lovely weekend!
Such a beautiful thing to do with the mugs and mug rugs, they look beautiful all lined up and are bound to be super well received. Have a great weekend. hugs, Sharon
ReplyDeleteYour mug rugs and mugs are so pretty all lined up and ready to go! :) I know everyone who receives them will feel so appreciated. I missed FNSI again, but I think you were productive enough for both of us!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic gifts made into a set.... the coasters look lovely and I'm so glad for the link.... I'm sure everyone will enjoy celebrating age at church tommorrow with them...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Hello Wendy,
ReplyDeleteThe perfect gift for the old members of your church. They will appreciate the warm cuppa and your gifts. Each time they drink from the mug they will remember you.
A great FNSI for you.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Great job Wendy! Such a wonderful gift! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful clever idea for the seniors at your church , they will be thrilled with this adorable gift , great FNSI !
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic, to celebrate the lovely gift of old age in this way.........the coasters and mugs are so sweet, I may have to look up that tutorial, thanks for the link.
ReplyDeletelily x
Great FNSI and what a wonderful way to make a difference. I'm sure they will love the lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
The criss cross mats are really lovely.A great gift with the mugs .You are a real lovely girl.xx
ReplyDeleteWaoh !! I'm totally impressed !! What beautiful gifts !
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea !
Florence
I agree! What a beautiful gift idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat great gifts....see what goes around comes around!
ReplyDeleteFirstly, it was great to meet you recently Wendy and hope we might meet again soon. I love the criss-cross coasters you made for FNSI, they are awesome and I'm sure the seniors will be overwhelmed with their gifts. It's a lovely thought. I just love bramble bunny - he is soooo cute! I want to make one too :o)
ReplyDeleteCorrina
What a lovely tribute and lovely gifts, you sure have been productive!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your goodies...:O)
Gorgeous sewing - I was supposed to be making coasters too - but well sleep took over.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy celebrating those that know!
A very productive Friday Night Sew In. Beautiful thoughtful gifts, Wendy. I am sure they were well received today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to do...I'm sure they will enjoy their little gifts..
ReplyDeleteHi my dear friend Wendy,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing detail and lovely way to show the elders your respect, these are so charming, I'm sure they will love them, you made an excellent job, this is something I'd love to try,
Have a wonderful day,
Hugs
Laura :0)
I'm visiting you from FNSI... what a lovely idea to make those coasters, the colours are lovely, and the mugs look great with them. Everyone will appreciate their gift. Lovely parcel from Kristen, enjoy...
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining my Pretty Crafty Home project. (It's never too late to join!) I've added your link to my sidebar and I wish you luck in making your home prettier and craftier! If you want to share some picutes, come and join us at the PCH Flickr group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/1895358@N23/) too...
S x
Lovely coasters, what a thoughtful & sweet thing to do!
ReplyDeleteI do very much enjoy speaking to the older people in my life too, I love hearing what they used to get up to and their wise words always put me at ease. I bet they loved those gorgeous gifts that you made for them, what a wonderful effort. x
ReplyDeleteC'est très joli, placez vous quelque chose à l'intérieur?
ReplyDeleteBonne soirée.
Gisèle