Friday, February 28, 2025

Last week of February......

Summer is supposed to finish now.... hopefully cooling down lots.....

End of February is also a time I get spoilt......

Isn't this a fun panel?  and it arrived with some labels, buttons and a note pad....


As well as this gorgeous zippy pouch hand-made in Queensland (see the zip pulls) from Shez....


And then this lovely artist drawn card (of Frangipani's from my garden) with fabric and ribbon holders as well as a special Needleholder which will go immediately to my Sashiko work bag. Specially made and drawn by Michelle....


Both very special people to me and I love their thoughtful and beautifully made gifts.

There may have been cakes and flowers and dinner etc aswell....

Then of course lots of visits, calls and messages and I love hearing from special friends and family.

I worked on my Cuddle Hearts - I cut up a lot of my smaller pieces of flannel and sewed them up.  These Cuddle Hearts are in sets of 3 (I made 25 sets) go to the Premmie baby units at the hospital.  Mum keeps one on her and passes it to baby so he/she gets the smell of mum.  Rather a sweet idea and I was pleased to find a use for some of that flannel.


I concentrated on this next Caswell block, lots of little pieces to needleturn.  Marina had made a note in the pattern that she was leaving out some leaves in between the 2 birds at the top.  I agreed they weren't needed so left them out too...  


That is 8/30 blocks done!


Some rows have been added to the next KOGO crochet blanket.  I was given a bundle of different variegated left over balls of yarn.... I wasn't sure how it would look together but it's working out quite fun....  I'll keep going....


That's my week, 

Righto, Gotto Go.... out today ... Hope you have a lovely weekend....xx


11 comments:

1 Chantal said...

Happy birthday, beautiful Fiona! Such lovely gifts your friends made. The hearts are an awesome idea. I wonder if they do that here. Love, love, love the Caswell block. Your fabric choice is so cool. Love it! What a fun blanket these bits of yarn make. Enjoy! ;^)

2 Julie said...

Lots of wonderful projects this week Fiona. I think those cuddle hearts are such a wonderful idea. Belated birthday wishes are in order- some wonderful gifts received. I am more than happy to see Summer depart, it is so dry & crisp here. xx

3 Jennifer said...

Happy late birthday wishes, Fiona! Some lovely gifties there....lucky you.

4 Karen S said...

It looks like some Happy Birthday wishes are in order. And it looks like you have had a good time.
Lovely gifts, too.
Those cuddle hearts are a gorgeous idea!
And your blocks are looking wonderful i especially like the birds feeding their young.
Cheers and Happy Birthday.

5 Lin said...

Gorgeous gifts for your special day - many happies! Love the Caswell block. xx

6 Maria said...

Pleased you were spoilt for your special day . Some beautiful gifts from your friends…
Love your next Caswell block.
Great pile of cute hearts 💕 and your scrappy KOGO blankets growing nicely.

7 Janice said...

Happy birthday! Lovely gifts and your Caswell block is beautiful.

8 Michelle Ridgway said...

You deserved to be spoilt. I have some hearts cut out....great idea! Love the birdie block and thanks Marina for the tip. I am just beginning no. 7 Love your block 8 xx

9 marina said...

what lovely gifties.
That is one of my favourite Caswell blocks, so lovely seeing your progress so far. I must confess that I only did 25 blocks for mine. I eliminated some of them for different reasons.

10 Barwitzki said...

I'm also a February child, dear Fiona. All the best to you. There were some great surprises. The hearts are beautiful, and above all the campaign is great.

By leaving out the leaves, the focus is on the birds in the nest... wonderful appliqués.

Have fun crocheting and a hug from me. Viola

11 Susan said...

I think it is safe to say you had a great birthday.
Caswell is looking lovely - and I agree about any extra leaves...Lovely idea to do the hearts...forever grateful I never faced that situation.

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