Sunday 30 November 2014

GIFTING



Yesterday I attended Barb Smith's,( Theodora Cleave buttons ), " Day Of Play " in Baxter which was hosted by the lovely Karen from Mrs Martin's Quilt Shop. I was so excited knowing that I was going to catch up with my bloggy friends Shez and Melody who I had not seen for a year and I wanted to make them both a little something. I think I showed the works in progress as secret sewing so here are the finished pressies.


This one was for Mel as I , for some reason, thought it called her name when I found the design in an English magazine. I tweaked the design a little as it originally had a worm in the bird's mouth and said The Early Bird Catches The Worm. I got rid of all that and stitched stars freehand so it wouldn't be too bare.


 
 
This one was for Shez from Gail Pan's book "Patchwork Loves Embroidery" but I framed it instead of making it into something. 
 
 
 
 
 
I couldn't believe how much trouble I had trying to find 8 " wooden embroidery hoops. Apparently, I have been told, Birch are no longer making them. Is this true? Does anyone know for sure? I am now hunting around Op Shops incase I cannot buy them anymore as I really love framing stitcheries in them.  Anyhoo, mission accomplished, the girls have received them and now I am on to finishing  some Christmas pressies.
 
 
So, the Day of Play was tremendous fun. I took some pics of the beautiful displays. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shez, Mel and Cheryl oooing and ahhhing over all the buttons.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shez and I
 
 
 
 
 
 
I will put some pics up of the things I made at the workshop next time. I hope you have had a wonderful weekend . Thanks for visiting. Angel Blessings.
 
 
 
 
 
 

7 comments:

  1. Your presents are beautiful...I didn't know about the embroidery hoops...that is a shame if you can no longer get them. We had a wonderful day yesterday didn't we!! Lovely to really meet you!!

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  2. It was wonderful to see you again. Thank you so much for my beautiful present. So perfect for me with my love of birds.

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  3. Lovely gift for Mel looks like you all had fun x

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  4. Glad to see you Ondrea !!!
    Your presents are lovely ! You have made two happy ladies ! you are so lucky to have been to this great workshop ! I LOVE Theodora Cleave buttons !
    Florence

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  5. Hi Ondrea - oh must say I do love your colour flash at the front of your hair - so funky!
    They're lovely gifts you made for Mel & Shez... I don't know what brand they are but I have always been able to get 8" hoops from Spotlight - mind you, I did buy about 5 or 6 about a year ago for my cross stitching & stitchery, so it's entirely possible that they no longer stock them. I can check if you like?

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  6. Lovely to see the photos of you ladies having fun. You look happy and well. Your work as always is lovely,the birdie is beautiful.

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  7. Hi Ondrea,i have just arrived home,thankyou so very much for my wonderful gift you spoilt me so much and i sure did love catching up with you my friend,you are a blast,see you next time kiddo.xx

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