January too

I forgot to say about this.  I was able to wash my Christmas throw and put it out in the fresh air to dry.  This is an almost impossible thing for this time of year usually. However I did have to finish it off indoors, and it smells so fresh...mmmmh!  I love things dried outside.

January

The first of January I took a walk in my favourite park after an inspiring church service. It was beautiful as usual, but in a middle of winter way.  Why does Blogger do that to my photos.  I had it upright, but it imported lying on its side.

I did a little Practical sewing this week for a friend who needed 3 bags to store church offerings in before they are counted and banked.

I had a little play with a windmill block which I hand sewed.  It's ok, but I think I need practice.

Of course, like many others, I put away the Christmas decorations.  This is one of my favourites. A little lamp which was a gift from some good friends a few years ago.  I would nearly be tempted to keep it out.  It is so cute.  However, I look forward to enjoying it next year,

I have so many things I would like to start, never mind the things I should finish.  Lets just see how my year pans out.  love to all, Bx

Happy New Year 2012

Just a pic of my Pond House BOM so you know I am doing some stitching.  It will be a year in February since I started it, and I have come slowly to a halt.  My NY resolution is to get going again and have something to show you all soon. God Bless all my Blogland friends in 2012. You're a great bunch of women. love B x x

ALQS6

This is the lovely quilt I received from Pam in this year's ALQS.  All the stitching notions are embroidered and embellished with beads. The scissors keep hangs by blue cotton and there are lots of buttons.  I was sooo pleased to get it.  Sorry Pam that it has taken me this long to show and tell.  Thank you for a lovely addition to my growing collection of Little Quilts.  ( Did you notice, Kate, I said 'This Year's ALQS. Do you see how I am hoping for another next year......roll on No. 7 )

I did it.

I have been learning how to put a link into my blog.  I think I've cracked it. My link to Oops-lah works........yippee.  You're never too old to learn something new.

School supplies.cats and dogs, Christmas pouches

Once again girls, I am surprised at how quickly the time has flown.  I last blogged at the beginning of October and now it's almost December.  However, in my defence, I was offline for at least 3 weeks of that as we changed server.  It was good to get back to my laptop, as reading email and blogging by phone is not as good.  Maybe I need a posh phone.  I will have to talk myself into that.  I havent taken pics of everything I have been up to, but here are a few.

My grandaughter wanted a special pencil case for school. She decided on the fabrics and the design.  There are two compartments fastened together with poppers. Each has a little pocket on the outside embellished with a few buttons.  This pencil case has been on the go for two months and is surviving school very well.

I made my little fluffy dog a small quilt.  Why, because her friend Amber insists on taking over the dog bed, and she is too kind to argue.  She does love it tho, even if she looks anxious.  I think she hates the camera.

little Christmas pouches

I saw these on Oops-lah's blog and they were just what I was looking for.  I needed some treat bags for the table when I go our with some friends later this week.  Thank you Vreni. Your pink and white pouches were lovely.  I decided to go for Christmas theme, as this is our Christmas 'night out' together.  I added little jingle bells on the ribbon.  Photos not the best, think I need a posh camera too.  Santa, can you hear me?   I only have two finished. Need some more ribbon.  Shopping tomorrow :-) 

Catch-up

Well, Here I am again. I cant believe it is two months since I blogged.  I have been following everyone else's blogs and enjoying them very much.  What have I been doing.  A little holiday in Connemara. Sitting catching my breath after a hill walk in Connemara National Park

This is Kylemore Abbey.  Well worth a visit if you're in this part of the world.  It was a glorious day and most of the visitors we saw were not english speaking.  It was as if we were in a different country.

These are the formal gardens at the Abbey. In the process of being restored to their former glory.  The backdrop of mountains everywhere made it a perfect holiday break for me and DH.

Still working at my BOM Pond House.  I am waaaay behind, but aim to catch up now the winter evenings are on the horizon.

I made this bag for my friend's significant birthday.  She had a holiday in Cyprus recently and took it along.   The little dachsie bag went inside, as my friend has a well loved dachshund.

 Shh about this one. DD is 37 on Monday and it is for her car.  Do you like the label?  Printed with my inkjet printer after I saw a 'how to' on Oops-lah's blog. Love it.

 This is what I missed when we went to Connemara.  First time ever, a balloon festival near my hometown.  Hope they come back next year.

 Made this little girlie from a tutorial by Beth of love laugh quilt.  It became a tombola prize and was won by a boy who was a bit put out.  His mum loved it though, so it will have a good home.

A little glimpse of what I do while waiting at the school gate each Thursday.  My day to pick up my grandchildren.

I noticed this hanging in a coffee house at Portstewart Baptist Church.  I was there last week for a women's conference.  Thought it was lovely.

Another prize for the tombola at the open day at A Little Horse Trust.  The woman who won it was so delighted I got several hugs during the afternoon.  She was in charge of the pony games demonstration, and stopped to hug me each time she passed 'Her' quilt.

Well, girls, this has become something of a marathon.  Will try to keep up to date in future. Blessings, B x.