We have a new member of our family ……
at first I had thought he would just be passing through ……
moving on to pastures new …..
to make new friends …..
and make others happy …..
But ….
we just can’t say “Goodbye”
So let me introduce him to you ….
his name is JOE
Isn’t he handsome!
He has come here from Elaine
at Bloomin Myrtle
He has shoes and socks to put
on in the morning,
his shirt buttons to do up,
his working dungarees
and then he is ready …..
to inspect the plants!
He is good at gardening!
See his Designer Label ….
if you haven’t discovered
Bloomin Myrtle yet why not pop over ….
http://bloominmyrtle.blogspot.com/
His brother Sam and sister Violet live at
http://thebalancingkiwi.blogspot.com/
also his lovely cousin Missy lives at
http://painting-new-memories.blogspot.com/
PHEW! all that plant watching is
jolly hard work on a hot day!
If you have time …. please call on his family and say Hello from Joe!
and not forgetting to call on Elaine (his Mum)
Hope you enjoy Bloomin Myrtle :0)
have a nice day!
Tags: Inspiration
If you haven’t tried this brilliant craft yet, I recommend it
wholeheartedly!
Though it must be said ….. it is Very Addictive!
This was a plain ordinary card box bought from ……
http://www.thedecopatchplace.co.uk/
But then the fun begins!
I didn’t have a colour, or theme or even an
idea, just using up bits I had left over.
Do you want to see what is the special job for this box?
OK! ….
It is …..
my ……
Hexie Store Box :0) for my hexie quilt along with
236 so far :0) a long way to go!
BUT
as I said, Decopatching IS ADDICTIVE
and so …..
TADAA!
a few more coat hangers!
these are for someone special :0)
Happy decopatching …… have a happy day!
The time has come!
It is time to say “Goodbye Betina …. Goodbye Alfredo”
Here they are ….. on the first stage of their journey …..
to be posted …..
“well, are we going then – to the post office?”
(Bella is always ready for ANYTHING!)
“yes, in a minute!”
THEN on they go to California ….
from there they will be sent off to Haiti after the 1st November
to arrive …. ? I don’t know when!
But I hope there are two friends there to love them
and that Betina and Alfredo ….. in the words of Jimmy Durante …..
Make someone happy,
Make just one someone happy;
Make just one heart the heart you sing to.
One smile that cheers you,
One face that lights when it nears you,
Make someone happy,
Make just one someone happy,
And you will be happy, too. …………….
That is just how I feel about Dolly Donations,
if Betina and Alfredo make just two someones happy ……
then I will be happy too!
I send a BIG THANKYOU to Sarah at Dolly Donations
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/
for the privilege, and opportunity she has given me to share in her vision. :0)
also ready to post away ….
a new Soldier Quilt
this makes me happy too.
Tags: Bella, Dolly Donations, Soldier Quilt
While on the subject of woolly things I thought I would share
a little happy time I had recently …..
In the summer my oldest friend
(though she isn’t old, at least 15 years younger than me,
but she IS my oldest friend because we have been friends since about 1978ish)
came to visit …..
Angie lives in New Zealand and so a visit from her is
VERY SPECIAL and looked forward to with great anticipation …..
She is very gifted in many ways, but she is a very gifted pianist.
We first met when she was studying and for 50p and her tea she taught our boys piano!
We were very privileged :0)
But I want to show my pressy that Angie made for me and popped in the post
aren’t they GORGEOUS!
they came in the post because they weren’t quite finished when she had to go …
How about a closer peep …
The yarn is Kaffe Fassett and the pattern is called
Mermaid …… because it twirls round like her tail!
This is Angie’s 40th pair of socks …… and not a pair for her yet!
Ever Hopeful!
OK ….. in a minute then !
Whatever you are doing …… have a good day!
I’m addicted to decopatch coathangers!
Last winter, in preparation for long cold evenings, I bought a fantastic book
200 crochet blocks for blankets, throws and afghans
by Jan Eaton
(Isn’t Bella cute!!! always ready to play!)
On moving to a new area I suddenly realized that
my old blue sofa was looking rather tatty to say the least. Looking through my book
for inspiration I found two squares that I quite liked the look of.
My original thought for a throw was to use all the same colour,
but then I do get rather bored after a while with “sameness”
- that was when I chose the second square to add a bit of variety.
Also different colours ….. I am quite happy with the end result though I will
probably extend the border ….. perhaps with another colour or two!
I do think it is an improvement at any rate :0)
and it will be cozy for the long cold winter evenings!
so that was my 20 Minuters for a few weeks !
Tags: 20 Minuters, Bella
Please say a Big Hello to BETINA AND ALFREDO
all excited about their first flight on a plane …..
their first stop is USA to meet Sarah at
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/
Then when she is sorted for them their onward flight to
HAITI
and to meet their special new friends ……
at http://www.freethekids.org/
Here is their new home :0)
Betina has a Tote bag and Alfredo a rucksack so they can have
their passports handy for Immigration and Customs :0)
I have grown quite fond of these little friends …. but they are heading to happy hugs
so I will just say a fond goodbye and wing them on their way ……
with hugs and kisses xxxxxx
Tags: Dolly Donations
Let me introduce you to
BETINA
who will soon be heading off to Haiti via the USA
But just now ….. she is sitting around waiting for Alfredo to show up ……
(they have a joint air ticket )……
but he is late in the making.
When he arrives they will wing their happy way to Sarah at
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/
Betina is made from
on Sarah’s blog ……
Must dash now and look for fabric for Alfredo!
See you soon
PS
Betina and Alfredo are my part of this idea
click on the button on the righthand column for more inspiration :0)
Tags: Crafts, Dolly Donations, Fabric
Well, at last my attempt at Quilt as You Go Quilt Along with Penny at
http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/
is finally finished
here on the line ……
and is now doing a good job on my bed ……
YES!!!!!!
and
I LIKE IT!
Why not take a hike over to sewtakeahike and join in
it’s not too late!
Tags: Patchwork, Quilt Along
It is absolutely AGES since I showed anything to do with my
20 MINUTERS commitment – it is very lacks of me
and my apologies to my Leader Fiona! http://marmaladerose.blogspot.com/
Truth is I just didn’t have a camera available
but also Truth is I have been 20 Minutering just the same!
Sometimes patchwork, sometimes crochet and sometimes
DECOPATCHING! :0)
I love Decopatching ……
Here’s my favourites of the moment …..
I am totally smitten :0) :0) :0)
and now I live within walking distance of ….
http://www.thedecopatchplace.co.uk/
well, the sky is the limit!
Tags: 20 Minuters, Crafts, Decopatch
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