Sunday, 16 September 2012

Little bits of sewing (and knitting)

Quilted coin purse designed by Fiona Marie Clark
Mini angel from Tilda's Winter Ideas by Tone Finnanger
Last night the children and Paul went to Youth Group to play indoor netball and soccer.  As much as I love my family, it was the perfect Saturday evening for me ... a peaceful night in front of the fire, watching BBC's North and South, and only cats for company!  Just what I felt like after a busy week.  I am knitting a free Jo Sharp pattern, the Yoke Cardigan, and it's progressing nice and quickly thanks to size 9mm needles. After finishing the second sleeve I switched to some sewing, working again on Charlie's quilt.  I have only five more flowers to appliqué, some pin-wheel blocks to sew, and then I can finish sewing the quilt together.  Our little Holly cat was the perfect couch companion.  The other bits of sewing were gifts I made for Leanne's birthday.  A mini Tilda angel and a little coin purse, I hope she likes them.  Today the rain has come back and we are having a relaxing Sunday.  Church in the morning, home made Butter Chicken soup for lunch (yum), then more sewing and knitting planned for the rest of the day, lovely! Wendy xx
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21 comments:

  1. Michelle16 September 2012 at 17:08

    Sounds like a wonderfully productive Saturday evening. Cute purse and the Tilda doll is very sweet!
    The sun is still shining here(for now) it actually got quite warm this afternoon, warmer weather is coming!!!

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  2. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane16 September 2012 at 17:18

    Sounds like the perfect weekend. The purse and tilda angel are beautiful. Hugs

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  3. Leanne16 September 2012 at 17:22

    I absolutely loved my gifts Wendy, I just this minute put them on my blog.
    Your knitting looks really nice. Have a wonderful week.

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  4. Leeanne16 September 2012 at 17:38

    I totally get what you are saying about loving your family, but it is nice to have time to yourself. Sounds like it was a great night!
    I like the cardi you are knitting, nice pattern.
    Your friend Leanne is one lucky chick!

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  5. Susan16 September 2012 at 17:51

    It is lovely to have the house to yourself for the night every now and then. And you got lots done. That little purse is so cute.

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  6. Anonymous16 September 2012 at 17:51

    sounds like the perfect sunday Wendy,you have been busy,love your tilda angel she is so cute and that little purse is gorgeous,well done.xx

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  7. Kelli Fannin Quilts16 September 2012 at 18:03

    What sweet gifts for your friend! :) LOVE them! I'm sure she will too. Sounds like you had the perfect Saturday night, and are having a fabulous Sunday. So strange to think it is still Sat. nt. here. You kitty looks like she's in heaven! :) xo

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  8. marina16 September 2012 at 19:08

    gorgeous crafting Wendy!
    Love the little purse and the tilda angel is adorable.
    Am so going to make one one day!

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  9. Michelle Ridgway16 September 2012 at 20:40

    Sounds wonderful Wendy...lovely crafting.

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  10. Mistea16 September 2012 at 21:34

    Beautiful - Love that little purse, Lucky Leanne.
    Nice knitting, the colour is pretty.
    I had a weekend of creating too - Perfect.
    cute Kitty.

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  11. lousnewsandcraftycreations16 September 2012 at 21:46

    The perfect weekend Wendy.like all your lovely stuff.The flower for Charlie's quilt is lovely,but I really like that angel.
    Love Laura xx

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  12. Josie16 September 2012 at 22:54

    Sounds like you're having a brilliant weekend. The purse and doll you made for Leanne are gorgeous. So perfect. I'm off to find a cat to sit with me while I stitch...

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  13. AnitaS17 September 2012 at 01:36

    That is a lot. I like your knitting and love the mini angel.

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  14. Raewyn17 September 2012 at 06:26

    Sounds like you had a perfect weekend. It's nice to have 'me' time from time to time. Love your projects - lucky Leanne, and also your knitting projects looks really neat. Aren't pets just the best stitching companions?

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  15. Teresa F.17 September 2012 at 07:56

    Wonderful projects. Looks like you had a wonderful week-end.I love your knitting, I wish mine looked so perfect.

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  16. Fiona17 September 2012 at 09:53

    lovely projects Wendy... it is nice to have a quiet few hours alone sometimes isn't it.... I haven't seen that series so must look out for it.... have you watched Larkrise to Candleford... I think it may be one you enjoy too...
    Hugz

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  17. Melody17 September 2012 at 11:39

    Some lovely sewing and knitting here. I agree, some time by yourself is fabulous.

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  18. Tatkis17 September 2012 at 13:12

    You have been busy, and the angel and coin purse are lovely!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  19. Nicky18 September 2012 at 21:28

    A night of stitching in peace, sounds wonderful! Your gifts for Leanne are beautiful, I'm sure she loves them.

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  20. Cat20 September 2012 at 00:20

    I do enjoy those moments on my own too when you can do whatever you enjoy. I love your little coin purse. I've tried to make a few of these but I get glue everywhere, I like the idea of sewing on the clasp like you have I'm sure it's much neater. Sweet companion you have there:)

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  21. FloS20 September 2012 at 08:09

    I love your angel !! so cute !
    I can see that you had a great supporter at your side !
    Florence

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