This year I joined up with a merry gang of birthday fat quarter swappers.... so of course... it being my turn last week I received my squishies in the mail box.....
I had said I would like to build up a collection of blue of white fabrics
Thank-you so much birthday swapping ladies - perfect picks
It's very exciting - I now own a 'blue stash'
My daughter made a lovely cake but I needed help with the candle
Dinner was excellent (even if I say so myself!):
Pan fried fresh Tasmanian salmon on a bed of rocket with turkish bread and wilted courgette |
I am in a French inspired swap group hosted by Cheryl and she sent this cutest fob this week
There is a lovely Lavender sachet pattern HERE - I might do one of those for the swap?
I did finish this cute Rosalie Quinlan design ornament
for my 1 Christmas Item a Month
It's not too late to join Narelle's challenge - no pressure, make one if you can and showcase it
or pop along HERE for some great ideas
Righto, gotta go.... cheese to make, scones to bake ....
Lovely collection of blues Fiona. Looking forward to see what you create with them. Lovely sewing bits and bobs and love your paris inspired scissor fob.
ReplyDeleteYour little helper looks as thought he want to really get stuck into that cake :o) The blue FQ are lovely and am looking forward to see what you make with them and that meal...yum yum.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely birthday week :o)
hugs, Sharon
lovely post Fiona,isnt it great that the grandies love to help us.Love your xmas finish and wasnt it lovely of Cheryl to send those fobs.xx
ReplyDeleteI do love a juicy piece of TAsmanian salmon! Yum!
ReplyDeleteSo love your blue stash! Do you have a special project for them?
ReplyDeleteYour ornament looks fantastic, love the ric rac around the edge.
I'm loving my fob too.
Happy Birthday Fiona, Sorry I am a week late. Love your blue fabrics. I missed out on this swap:-(
ReplyDeleteNext year I will get in early!
Hugs, love the cake, and your special blow assistant.
Hugs
Lovely treats!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Fiona...lots of beautiful blue fabric for your stash...great scissors fob.
ReplyDeletePrecious Grandies ! Love your new blue stash.
ReplyDeletebeautiful blues. I started stitching the bird after seeing you started yours. See you did inspire me. :) Gave a little mojo back to work on projects. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteThe days are flying by me at the moment and I don't seem to be keeping up.
Looks like you had a lovely get together with the other girls and your blue fabrics are a delight.
Lovely Christmas ornament ... I almost have a finish ... better get to it :)
Happy Birthday for last week...lovely blue fabrics
ReplyDeleteHugs Tanya
Looking forward to seeing what you make with all your lovely blueness.
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of blues and white, look forward to seeing what you will make with them. Your dinner looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Such a lovely stash of blues and all so different. Looking forward to seeing them in projects.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of all your beautiful blues. Can't wait to see how you use them. Who had more fun blowing out the candle? Great picture. Nola
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty blues!!! Looks like you had a great helper with your candle, sweetie, how adorable. Love your scissors from Cheryl, and your ornament you made!!
ReplyDeletebeing a big blue fan I drooled at your stash, so lovely and fresh. I have been contemplating the French swap but have so much going on dont want to overcommit so quite torn, and adore the Christmas stitchery- love redwork.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though you had a wonderful birthday.
Happy Belated Birthday Fiona!! Looks like you had a great celebration :) Love the blues...:)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great collection of blues. Wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas ornament.
Lovely blues, and your Christmas heart is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Fiona! What a lovely bundle of blues, will look forward to seeing what you make of them:)
ReplyDeleteLove all the blues....I love my fob as well..very generous of Cheryl...love your bird.....
ReplyDeleteNice collection of Blues.....
ReplyDeleteLovely fob .
Love the Christmas heart.
That's a very pretty blue collection!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Another Belated "Happy Birthday" Fiona!! Your collection of blue/white fabrics are gorgeous, and the little birdie ornament is to die for!!! Hoping you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little project. I am glad I joined this Christmas challenge, otherwise I would miss all these gorgeous things.
ReplyDeleteIt was the pan fried Turkish bread that got me--- We like to have fish once a week, with something light -- Your meal looks delicious. Lovely gifts and Happy belated Birthday.
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday Fiona...it seems you had a good one...great start to your blue stash, lovely fabrics...your Rosalie Quinlan ornament is gorgeous, well done...
ReplyDeleteOf course you needed help with those candles...and all that blue, yay, I love blue!
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