Monday, 25 November 2013

November Christmas item and an outing

Narelle from Pins and Whiskers has reminded us that it is time to show our Christmas make for November and it's the last official month before the big event!  This month I made a gift rather than my usual decoration: a newborn sock hat and Saartje's booties, both free patterns from Ravelry here and here.  My niece's baby is due on Christmas day and these will be extra gifts to go with the cot quilt I made.  Thanks Narelle as always for being our Chief Elf and encouraging us along each month!
Sunday was a lovely day, I was able to take ladies from my church to visit Julie at Threadbear Cottage.  We had such a nice afternoon: sitting under trees, drinking cups of tea from old china and enjoying yummy nibbles.  We also got in some shopping from her gorgeous little shop, the bottom photo is what I found to buy, some things for me and some for a friend.  Julie was so kind and gave me a gift - a lolipop of fabric, gardeners soap and Christmas decorations.  I love them all and will enjoy using them.  We had a stop on the way home at a nearby lavender farm, the scents and sights were beautiful.    Wendy xx
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18 comments:

  1. Susan25 November 2013 at 18:12

    A sweet little handmade hat and booties make a lovely gift. A new baby will make Christmas very exciting. Sounds like you had a great day out yesterday, the lavender looks glorious.

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  2. Leeanne25 November 2013 at 18:15

    Love your little hat & booties/shoes? What a special present for a new baby.
    Lucky you, a visit to Julie's is ALWAYS a treat! I could buy up the whole shop :-). I haven't been to the Lavender farm, I must make a point of going next time I'm down that way.

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  3. Melody25 November 2013 at 18:27

    Gorgeous baby gifts and Threadbear Cottage looks delightful

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  4. Christine M25 November 2013 at 18:46

    What a cute hat Wendy. I just love your fabric "lollipop". What a clever idea!

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  5. Michelle Ridgway25 November 2013 at 19:58

    What a lovely gift for a new Christmas baby. How lovely that you are able to visit Julie's gorgeous shop..it always looks wonderful. Beautiful lavender too x

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  6. Anonymous25 November 2013 at 20:01

    what a beautiful day out you had and i love that cute baby set,she hasnt got long to go now.xx

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  7. Fiona25 November 2013 at 20:22

    love the little hat and shoes and what a pretty place to go.. the lollipop is so fun.. what a clever idea these shops have...
    Hugz

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  8. AnitaS25 November 2013 at 22:04

    What a cute hat and little shoes you made. Lovely photo's of the lavenderfield.

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  9. Cheryl25 November 2013 at 23:27

    Lovely gift you've knitted Wendy. And what a delightful cottage

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  10. Michelle26 November 2013 at 00:14

    Lovely knitting, the lavender just makes me want to run my hands through it.

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  11. Anita26 November 2013 at 01:02

    Just love the knitted garments!!! gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing the pics, they're fab.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  12. Mistea26 November 2013 at 01:26

    Those little baby goodies are gorgeous in the pretty colours.

    The shop looks delightful and it's always fun when you can share it with others.
    Love the lavender fields.
    Enjoy your week.

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  13. Anonymous26 November 2013 at 01:31

    Beautiful knitting Wendy, ther's going to one very prettily dressed baby this Christmas......there are some lovely baby patterns on ravelry at the moment.

    It's so cold here today, how lovely to be walking through fields of sweet scented lavender......I won't be surprised if wer're not walking through fields of snow here before long. xx

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  14. Maria26 November 2013 at 01:49

    Oh what gorgeous wee gifts for your niece..
    Love the lavender fields..f

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  15. Julie26 November 2013 at 09:22

    I am so glad you enjoyed your outing Wendy - I knew you would love the lavender farm, it is such a treat. Thanks again so much for bringing your ladies, they were just lovely. I have downloaded those little patterns you shared today as I think they are just gorgeous & love what you have knitted them in :-) Have a happy week, hugs, julie x0x

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  16. lousnewsandcraftycreations26 November 2013 at 09:44

    Great pictures,and I love the baby hat and booties.x

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  17. Sue26 November 2013 at 10:09

    Pretty baby hat, look at that Lavender I can smell it from here!

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  18. Narelle30 November 2013 at 18:31

    Oh such an adorable gift!
    Love those rows of lavender too.
    Thank you for being a 1 Xmas Item Elf through the year :o)

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