Wednesday, 8 January 2014

A new year

Happy New Year to you all!  I love the fresh start of a new year, new diaries, new plans and new lists.  I believe I enjoy planning my projects as much as I do working on and completing them! (Diaries, plans and lists - the new year's wish list of a wild thing! - Paul - hubby)
I picked up my Chateau Hexagon blocks again and just finished the 5th block.  I have received the next three so I have plenty of stitching to carry on with.
I'm really keen to continue making a handmade wardrobe this year.  I completed two dresses in December, although to be honest one was mostly made in April and just needed finishing off.  And my first finish for the year was a simple sundress, made on Sunday using a lovely cotton and silk blend from Spotlight.
Charlie made me the gorgeous little cross stitch cat for Christmas.  There is something very special about receiving a hand made gift from your child so it was no surprise that it turned out to be one of my favourite gifts.  Wendy xx
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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous8 January 2014 at 21:26

    your blocks are lovely Wendy and love seeing your new handmade garments they all look fantastic and how sweet is Charli for making your beautiful gift.xx

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  2. marina8 January 2014 at 21:28

    great progress on your chateau blocks. such pretty stitching.
    Well done on your home made dresses they look lovely.
    gorgeous cross stitch made by Charlie. what a special girl.

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  3. Susan8 January 2014 at 21:44

    Happy new year Wendy. Your blocks are looking lovely, as is your growing wardrobe. Charlie's cross stitch is so sweet.

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  4. Cat9 January 2014 at 01:03

    A very Happy New Year to you Wendy. I do love writing the lists, the excitement of a new start. I think that cat cross stitch is so very sweet. x

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  6. AnitaS9 January 2014 at 03:14

    Happy New Year to you and your family. Lovely blocks. And of couse is a handmade gift of your daughter what you like the most.

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  7. Anthea9 January 2014 at 04:26

    That's great progress with your CH blocks Wendy, looking good!
    And I am loving all the Christmas goodies in the previous post - that runner is so cute & of course you have stitched it so beautifully.

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  8. Kristen King9 January 2014 at 06:36

    Looks like your new wardrobe is off to a great start! I love handmade gifts, especially from the kids!

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  9. Raewyn9 January 2014 at 06:51

    I love the little cat from your daughter - what a treasure! Your Chateau Hexagon blocks are looking great Wendy, you'll be caught up in no time :-) Good on you with the wardrobe sewing, the dresses look lovely and comfortable.

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  10. lousnewsandcraftycreations9 January 2014 at 10:01

    Love the Chateau blocks Wendy,and the cross stitch from Charlie is very sweet.
    You must be getting a lovely wardrobe of beautiful hand made dresses now.xx

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  11. Fiona9 January 2014 at 10:42

    those blocks are so delicate and pretty.... well done with the handmade wardrobe progress... and I do love the cat.... it is very special to have a handmade gift...
    Hugz

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  12. Julie9 January 2014 at 11:12

    Gosh Wendy ... you have lots of completions. Your chateau hexagon blocks are looking fantastic - & I love your new wardrobe which is inspiring me to make myself some clothes. Charlie has done a great job of the cat x-stitch. I laughed at Pauls comment too :-)

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  13. Maria9 January 2014 at 11:32

    Great start to the new year Wendy.
    Lovely gift you received from Charlie.

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  14. creations.19 January 2014 at 12:10

    Handmade from children are the best kind of presents. You have had a great start to the new year!

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  15. Leeanne9 January 2014 at 18:09

    Great Start to the new year. Your CH blocks are looking great. Cool little cross stitch. Nice to see you are enjoying making clothes for yourself.

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  16. Christine M10 January 2014 at 11:05

    Your blocks are looking great Wendy. Love the dresses too. How special is that cross stitch by Charlie. She obviously takes after her mother in the talent stakes!

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  17. Anita11 January 2014 at 01:19

    Hey..there's been a whole lot of happening around here. Lots of groovy craftwork, just gorgeous. I'm hoping to do the handmade wardrobe this year too. Fingers crossed.
    Cheers,Anita.

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  18. Katrina11 January 2014 at 13:39

    Happy New Year Wendy! Your dresses and blocks look wonderful and how sweet is the cross stitch from Charlie. Have a great weekend!

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  19. Sheila11 January 2014 at 13:42

    Happy new Year Wendy ! Your blocks look great and you have made some wonderful outfits for yourself . The cross stitch cat is so sweet , your daughter obviously has your talent .

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  20. Leanne11 January 2014 at 18:13

    Hello Wendy, your dresses are beautiful, clever girl. Love your stitching.

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  21. FloS12 January 2014 at 07:35

    Well done on your CH blocks !! I'm doing the 6th too !!
    Your dresses are all lovely and Charlie made you a wonderful gift !!
    Florence

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