Anyway on a brighter note I have done a little sewing and have a few small finishes to share . The first project I would like to share is this Christmas wall hanging I started as a Let's Book it project along with Sharon last year and last week ,we finished off the quilting at the church (Holy Name Quilters) and I couldn't be more pleased . I sewed the binding and label on shortly afterwards and here is what it looks like.
Sticking with the Christmas theme, I turned this little block into a mini hanging and I love it too .
Again we shall remain in the christmas mode as I made this little wool on cotton mini tree skirt . It is really quite cute but took me for ever to get all the applique done by hand .
This next piece I'd like to share was actually drawn by my 8 yr.old granddaughter this past Christmas. She turned over a sheet from a large desk calender and within minutes had this drawn out to share with me . I tucked it away with the intention of recreating it for her for Christmas this year and thankfully I have it all completed .
And lastly my friend Karen of KaHolly quilts asked me to make a Raggedy Anne doll for a gift . It couldn't have happened at a better time, I didn't feel much like sewing and this type of sewing just brings a smile to your face .
I don't know if anyone else has had any issues with blogger lately but I tried on more than one occasion to leave comments and it simply wouldn't let me , so frustrating!
Thanks for stopping by I hope I won't be such a stranger in the future.
Hugs Sheila
Sorry to hear that life hasn't been going well for you, Sheila......I hope things improve. Your Christmas stitching is lovely, and I love your daughter's elf, she certainly has talent and you have done a great job of her picture! Raggedy Ann is a very cute girl, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila, I was just thinking of you yesterday .... I'm sorry you are having a tough time ...xx. Your Christmas stitching is just lovely and I do like the special elf and your doll... take care..xx
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I'm so sorry to hear life isn't all roses at the moment. Here's hoping it gets all sorted out soon. I love your raggedy Anne - How sweet!! I'm not quite ready to think about Christmas yet. Except that I need to start working on a couple of gifts! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your Christmas projects. Raggedy is very cute. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteHere's a lot of wonderful Christmas sewing! Love the little elf idea of sewing it from your Granddaughter's drawing. Raggedy Ann is so adorable too!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila,i do hope things get better for you soon my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh boy i sure do love your xmas projects they are all so beautiful,and love the elf that your GD drew,you are very clever making it up for her in fabric.
How cute is Raggy Anne,thankyou for this lovely post Sheila,take care xx
Sorry to hear things have been tough. Hugs and prayers they get better. You Christmas quilts are lovely!
ReplyDeletesome lovely stitching going on even though you are feeling tough. I sure hope you are feeling better soon my friend.
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Annette
Some lovely festive projects Sheila. Love Raggedy Ann. She was my DD favourite dolly. Hope things improve for you Sheila x
ReplyDeleteHow clever of your grand daughter. She will be super impressed with you and that you have made it into a gift for her.
ReplyDeleteSorry life's not roses for you Sheila. Hope alls better soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas projects you've finished.
Love your GD Elf and Raggedy Ann Doll is cute.
Hi Sheila, I hope things improve for you soon xx. Gorgeous Christmas sewing - I love them all - gorgeous quilt finish - but especially how you have converted your granddaughter's work into a wee quilt. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteSsshhhhhh...lol, no Christmas yet......but your pieces are lovely, and hope things look up for you soon!!!
ReplyDeleteOh,....I love your finishes
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas sewing is just delightful. I love the little rag doll too. Fun sewing, for sure! Hope life gets a little easier soon.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is always welcome. Love your granddaughters elf. Excellent job. I'll say a few prayers that life gets back on track for you and yours.
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear from you again! I'm sorry if life has been tough for you. I really hope that things get better. You inspire me to get going on some Christmas quilts, I do love your sampler quilts and the mini quilt turned out so nice. Wow, some lovely finishes!!
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Judy
So great to have a Christmas quilt all ready to hang. I really like the setting of your sampler. And with your other cute little projects you will be all ready for Christmas. I know Elise will be thrilled with Mr. Elf. Such a family treasure! And I did not know you were a dollmaker too! How awesome is that! Take care and hope to see you soon.
ReplyDeleteWow! So much Christmas stitching already done! And your Raggedy Ann - I searched for the pattern and finally got one but still haven't made it.
ReplyDeleteEverything is lovely Sheila - brilliant elf? by your granddaughter. I have several pictures by our Emily that I would like to translate into stitch. Sorry to hear that all has not been well. Sending love, hugs and prayers. xx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What gorgeous projects! You are an amazing maker of wonderful things!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back Sheila and I hope that things get a little better every day! So much Christmas sewing finished!! Good for you. I love the mini quilt. I need a Christmas one for my hanger. Thanks, maybe I'll take a look at the link for this one.
ReplyDeleteSheila, however did I miss this post? Your Christmas pretties are all delightful. Linda and I discussed having a Christmas corner at our show....hint, hint! Raggedy looks so darned cute! I can't wait for the adoption process so I can hold her! What if I can't give her away? My grand niece is pretty small. She'd never know! ;)
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