Stitch it for Christmas .. a new book

With all my Christmas sewing at the weekend 

I have found myself looking at a few new books to add to my collection this morning

and guess what I have just ordered?

Stitch it for Christmas

I just LOVE Lynette Anderson Designs

and at just over $11 with free postage (worldwide) I didn't think I could go wrong!

If you are interested there is a link on my side bar, just here on the right.

I might have also ordered the Tilda's Christmas Ideas book also but don't be telling hubby OK

It can be our little secret!

Have a great day, hugs, Sharon

Bottled Rainbow and Secret Squirrel business!

Bottled Rainbow

Week 2 

I seem to have lots of green scraps but 

when it came to doing this block I fell short with not many blending with the 

"Cactus" shading.

Must remember to pick an easier colour to work with next week.

Here are my two block so far.

I have also been doing a little 

Secret Squirrel Sewing

this weekend.

I am participating in two exciting Christmas swaps.

 and  

Sadly all I can show you is what is in my bin!

Sorry Julie and Shez but this is all I can share 

It's FINISHED

A Boy Story Quilt

This quilt just makes my heart go all warm and fuzzy.

It was a Quilt that I was always going to make ... one day.

Well that day came when I thought my second son was going to need

surgery at Easter and if I was going to be at the hospital then I needed

something to work on.

We left the specialist and went straight to the fabric shop, supplies bought.

Home and then some stitchery's were traced.

I was ready and the journey of this quilt began and the self imposed

deadline was set.  My gorgeous Nephews 3rd birthday - 7th June.

I did it!

 and the matching Pillow

I even put a quilt label on it so it is a real finish!

It has been quilted with an all over Kite Pantograph by Linda at Ladybug Quilting.

Thank you Linda.

- Quilt Stats - 

Pattern 

"A Boys Story" by Annie Downs of

Hatched and Patched

Finished Size

54" x 68" (138cm x 170cm)

Every stitch of this quilt was placed with love for Liam

and Lily has finished it off by filling it with cuddles.

So and Update on Declyn. 

He never had surgery. 

A lot of time had been spent at specialist and physio appointments (still one more Specialist Appt) so the stitchery's were still well timed!  He is allowed to return to sporting activities on the 1st June. He has done no running or anything for over 11 weeks and has just been given the all clear to ride his bike, he still has to get his fitness back up .....

"Really Declyn, do you have to play football this year?"

Arghh ...  boys will be boys

 and on that subject, remember Aiden's little adventure into the 

"knee injury playing field" as well?  

Yes he dislocated is patella (knee cap) and has a small tear in his ACL.

Now boys, you know I love you both but no more Knee injuries OK

 and I know you joke about it now, but really, both of you at the same time?

I'm off now. 

Have to go buy some wrapping paper and a card and get this Quilt ready to mail.

Thank you for sharing the journey of this quilt with me.

Now what ..... something new?

Swaps, Crowns, Reflection and a little SKOW

Multiple items to cover so here it goes

Swaps

I was luck to receive Shez's items in Cheryll's "A" Alphabet Challenge

An Apron, Animal Buttons, the little mice are to cute for words, 

some Apricot ribbon, Azure thread and an African FQ.

and my model for the Apron is of course Miss Lily

Huge thank you Shez, I LOVE my items.

Crowns for Talin

If you would like more information on Crowns for Talin please see my previous post.

If you would like to know how this brave young man and his family are going

look for "Talin's Wish" on Facebook.  Have your tissues ready.

11 Crowns made this afternoon,

 10 for Tailn's Party and 1 for Lily.

In Reflection,

give those you love that little extra time, 

a slightly tighter hug and cherish every minute that you can

and don't assume that they know you Love them, tell them so.

then to my

  SKOW - My Favourite Things Quilt.

Decided it was time to get out my SKOW box

and over the last few days I have got some of the next lot of  all of the remaining blocks ready

I might have got a little carried away!

The 4 rows represent the monthly blocks for May, June, July and August.

I have now put the last three rows back in the box

 and am planning on getting the first row over the line 

to meet the end of May deadline.

Enjoy your evening.