finally there's some sewing on this blog,
two little (50x50cm) quilts for twin babies
not sure how practical the white will be
these new mums, don't they know about the staining powers of carrot puree....
I just need to finish sewing the binding on them. I can't decide how I feel about hand sewing, in some ways it's so lovely; it's quiet, it's more sociable, you can sew whilst watching tv, or at the children's swimming lessons, and it's quite nice to have a slow pace, but in other ways it's soooo slow, and whilst my machine can make lovely even stitches I can't and it never seems very strong.
but a quilt with a hand stitched binding always seems like it's finished with love, so I guess there's nothing for it.....
and afterwards there's always a cup of tea to revive you - this tea cosy's for a friend, J asked last night after the tea went cold, why we don't have a tea cosy, and do we know anyone who makes them... I guess that's what he's getting for Christmas then!
I've just realised I've missed by a couple of days my blog anniversary, can't believe it, a whole year, it's been such a joy to make so many friends, so thank you, all of you, for making it a truly special year, and in true blogger style, help yourselves to a piece of anniversary cake.
YUMMY! Don't mind if I do. And if ever you decide to sell those tea cozies, let me know -- that one is adorable. The image of you and yours sitting and enjoying a pot of tea made me sigh with pleasure. We Amuhrcans would do well to establish similar rituals...
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary, thank you for the cake. The quilts are lovely.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Well Happy Anniversary, and a piece of cake too!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely little quilts, I am sure they will be warm and snuggly.
Kathy
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Congrats Tess - I think we must have started the same time! *Love* the red and white quilt btw
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on one year anniversary!! The baby quilts look really effective.
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary...and yes, i can surely eat virtual cake, so don't mind if i do! love these quilts...the design is fab! love your quilting too.
ReplyDeleteCake anytime, I say--LOL! Lovely cake...thanks for a share and Happy Anniversary!! Your patchwork is lovely, Tess...and that kitty-cat tea cosy is splendidly adorable. Happy Days ((HUGS)) Oh, stop by if you get a chance--I'm having a fun giveaway this week :o)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! The quilts are lovely as is the tea cosy. Mmmmmmm cake, yum yum!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, scrummy cake. Lovely quilts, I agree with you regarding the carrot puree though, why oh why are baby bibs and clothes white and not orange:)
ReplyDeleteTwiggy x
Oh my goodness! Is it really a year? I can't believe it - it seems as though it was only yesterday that I met you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogiversary - a yummy cake and quilts!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary! And I love the free-form stitching in the white sections of the quilts! K x
ReplyDeleteMmmm, cake, thank you! Do you know, I missed my first anniversary last week?
ReplyDeleteI love the red and white quilt!
This past weekend I wanted to make a tea cosy, but didn't get around to it. Maybe I'll get to it this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Tea-cozies are the best things, I love the one you sent me. Hope J will like his
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog anniversary, that cake is truly beautiful. As are your sewn gifts, I'm sure they will be much appricaited. Now how about that cake?
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary. Quilts are great, you sew, you bake, you write......Is there no end to your many talents?
ReplyDeleteJane.x
Happy blogerversary! Love the tea cosy.
ReplyDeleteKimx
What cute quilts for twins.
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