Friday, December 27, 2019

Phew......


We survived.....


It's been a bit like that this year


Just before Christmas I received lovely post with ornaments

From Susan

From Jeanette ….

and from Karen …. and extra card from Raewyn...


Thank you I just love them

My tree looked lovely with only hand made ornaments on it.... and so many memories and thoughts go with them.... 

I did make some and sent them off... I only took this picture of the backs!



….. but I have 'stolen' this one from Michelle's blog...


I used some glitter cork fabric on some, and some glitter felt on others and some sweet Tilda angels....  some raw edge applique and pinking sheers and finished off with hemp twine.....  a real mix of textures....

WE had a quiet Christmas but I had a good giggle at my mug with mugshots... (Hubz and I got one each.... the motley crew making silly faces)


… and up to date pictures of the grandchildren.....  As most of you know they live far away (bar 1) so having these is very precious to me.....


I have continued with my hand quilting, and the last couple of days done some machine quilting of my own......


Handstitching has continued …. as always.... and this sweet butterfly is done....


… and this one which is very apt for the end of one year and the beginning of the next....


This last couple of days I have been doing some sorting and updated my pages (at the top of my blog page) for UFO's and the Quilting Queue... both very long.  

I always make great progress on my UFO's which usually results in increased quilting queue... and then of course I start a whole lot more to be UFO's for the following year.... that's the way it works in this house....

Wishing you and yours all the best, and may we have a wonderful year full of blogging friendship.....

16 comments:

Maria said...

I can relate to the picture at the start of your post....My family have gone home today after a fabulous Christmas .....
Lots of lovely handmade ornies to add to your tree..
Beautiful memorable gifts from your family and nice to have been able to have time to do some sewing for yourself. Also do some sorting out...
Looking forward to another year of reading lots of posts from our blogging friends...🤗😘

Susan said...

Christmas time can be very exhausting!!!
it must be nice to do some of your own quilting....
I've checked out your UFO pages...Good Luck!!!
Happy 2020 and keep up your wonderful funny blog!

Chantal said...

Happy to know you have survived another crazy Christmas time. You got some lovely gifts. Enjoy the respite. Another crazy year is about to start. (The UFOs and the quilting pile get the same treatment at my place, lol.) ;^)

Karen's Korner said...

You must have been peeking in my kitchen window on Christmas night and took that photo of me!!!!! Love the mugs - you will always be having a coffee with your family.

kiwikid said...

Good to see what has been happening at your place Fiona, love the mugs and it will be so good to have the photos of the family. Good to see you all are getting some of your own quilting done. Very happy and healthy 2020 to you and yours Fiona.

Pink Rose said...

Hi Fiona ,lol good to see that you have survived Xmas,lol its a lot of work for one day but so worth it.
I love the decorations that you made mine looked very cute hanging up,thankyou.
I love the pic of your grandies such a lovely gift as they grow so fast,fingers crossed you will see them next year.
You have been doing beautiful work,i love your butterfly,wishing you and your beautiful family a Happy and Safe New Year xx

Louise said...

This week between Christmas and New Years is a nice break, isn't it? Things are mostly back to normal, but still relaxed and festive. No deadlines now, though! Glad you're recovering well from the holiday madness :)

The Joyful Quilter said...

What sweet ornaments! Both given and received. Enjoy your MUG (shots!)

Lin said...

Great little ornaments Fiona. Lovely family photos and pretty embroideries. Happy 2020. xx

Jane said...

love the cups! Looking forward to seeing your projects for the next year

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

That looks like a great gift exchange. Your cork angel ornaments are beautiful. I really like the stitcheries too.

Michelle Ridgway said...

Yes relate absolutely this year! Love my sweet Tilda Angel. Some lovely ornies there too.The Mugshots are wonderful! Glad that you have gotten to your own quilting list xx

Karen S said...

Great to see the photos and the mugs. All the family items are so special.
The ornaments are always lots of fun. I enjoy looking back over the ones I received each year.

Janice said...

The starting picture is too funny.....and too true. You did give and receive some lovely gifts. Good luck with this year's project list. I had a little peep. Yes, you have a few bits and bobs in the works. No excuse for getting bored. Have fun. Wishing you both a very Happy New Year.

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