Sunday, 16 February 2014

Sunday Stitching News

Two themes today, firstly while the young are out partying on a Saturday night I stayed in and finished the top of the first Cabin quilt, my first ever quilt Eeeek. I am really pleased with it.

I had inspiration from Joy to put hearts on the blank squares which looks really good.


I also had some inspiration from Joy to add some hand stitching. I wanted to mark the year we put up the cabin and name each quilt; for those new, I have two girls so I make two of everything!


So a little Linky-dinky-do with Chrissie to her stitching Sundays, here is my name plate for the quilt. I drew her name and the date with a pencil but just let my needle do the work with the flowers, it was so liberating.


So one down, one more to go, then I need to get onto the construction part with wadding and backing etc.


Part two of my post today is to say - "Look at our lovely giveaway gifts!" I say 'our' because the girls have adopted the hedgehogs, they took them to bed and everything. So sweet. I won a giveaway over at the beautiful blog of Sue from Sweetpea family. I love checking in there to see such lovely crochet projects.

The frenzy of opening a parcel in the post addressed to them both was exciting to see. (Thanks Sue it so made their day)


Just look at this lovely parcel - hedgehogs, stickers, notebook, felt ring, teeny tiny hearts, African flower coasters and the most fabulous hand cream.



A BIG thank you Sue. I feel so lucky. I love this happy post thing, isn't it great? Thanks for stopping by.
Jo xx
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17 comments:

  1. Unknown16 February 2014 at 11:00

    I am not surprised that your very first quilt is absolutely GORGEOUS! What a treasure! Love the nameplate embroidery, it is lovely. And you get to make another one! Can't wait to see it! :-) Chrissie x

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  2. Unknown16 February 2014 at 11:02

    Wow! I'm so impressed with your lovely quilt top and the personalised detail for Megan, you never fail to astound me with your talents. Liz x

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  3. sweetpea family16 February 2014 at 12:49

    So delighted you all enjoyed the parcel and your quilt is amazing x

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  4. Samantha Roberts16 February 2014 at 16:28

    Hello Ms Roberts from Three Stories High!! Love, love, loving your patchwork quilt, the embroidery on the label is fantastic! What a wonderful heirloom for your girl. Thanks for visiting me and for your supportive comments, Mrs Roberts from betsymakes... :0)

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  5. Jennifer Hays16 February 2014 at 20:31

    Wow, your quilt top is beautiful, Jo! It's coming out so well. I love the appliqued hearts and the embroidered nameplate. What a lovely prize from Sue, I can well imagine the excitement when you opened the package together. :)

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  6. Clare16 February 2014 at 23:14

    The quilt is beautiful and the hand stitching is so gorgeous so many wonderful quilts around blogland at the mo, so very tempted to have a try. Enjoy you're goodies from Sue
    Clare x

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  7. Joy16 February 2014 at 23:35

    Ah your quilt top is exquisite Jo, I love it, and your hand stitching is divine - such a lovely keepsake for your girls to treasure for always; well done girl!!! And thank you for the mention - isn't blogland wonderful!
    Lovely giveaway from Sue - I could feel the girls' excitement! Hugs, Joy x

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  8. My Garden Diaries17 February 2014 at 02:22

    How cute is that photo of your girls opening that package! And how awesome is that gift!!! And your quilt with the hand stitching is beautiful dear friend...wow...what a wonderful thing to pass on to the girls! You did such a magnificent job! Happy week to you!! Nicole xoxo

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  9. Amy at love made my home17 February 2014 at 08:39

    Your quilt top really is lovely, and the finished quilts will be well loved and used I am sure, and it is so nice that you have named and dated them. Sue really is a lovely person and so kind isn't she! What lovely things to have sent you, even if the hedgies have been snaffled and rehomed already by your girls!! I hope that you get to keep some of the goodies!! xx

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  10. Luisa Holistic Massage & Healing17 February 2014 at 08:43

    The quilt is absolutely gorgeous, very nice. What a great giveaway!! I am thinking about doing my very first one, we'll see :)

    Have a nice week!

    Lluisa x

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  11. Wendy17 February 2014 at 09:30

    the quilt is beautiful, that hand stitching is a lovely touch

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  12. mamasmercantile17 February 2014 at 10:16

    What a stunning quilt, it really is beautiful. The hearts and the hand stitching are a great touch.

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  13. Ladybird Diaries17 February 2014 at 15:40

    Hi Jo, your quilt is absolutely beautiful! It is so bright and cheery and pretty! Really, really lovely.
    Marianne x

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  14. CathieJ17 February 2014 at 18:38

    Your first quilt is quite beautiful. I love the name plate you made.

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  15. Unknown17 February 2014 at 22:01

    Hi Jo I have just come across your blog and just love it!!!! I spent far too much time reading all your archived blogs!! I notice you live in Shropshire (I think near Ironbridge) and notice you attend a craft group, I live in between Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth and wondered where your group is and if I could join
    Lynne x

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  16. Astri18 February 2014 at 15:56

    Red and white polka dot hearts! It does not get better than that...except for the adorable stitched name and date. :-)

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  17. Unknown6 March 2014 at 11:06

    I love your name label!

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