Monday 24 March 2008

Easter Gifts

Hope everyone had a happy Easter. Thought I'd show you the stitchery I did for my sister, Kathy. It is from Lynette Anderson's free Noah's Ark block of the month - she was very clever to share the rabbit block just before Easter. Must admit I was inspired by Stina's version when choosing my colours.

I wrapped the stitchery and some of my pincushion ornaments in a fat quarter, then tied it up with some ribbon.



Kathy gave me a lovely little Russ rabbit and a pincushion made from a felted blanket she is recycling. Will try and remember to take some photos tomorrow. Today I made an Easter gift for niece Tali but can't show you yet.

Yesterday I washed this quilt which Molly had obviously enjoyed sitting on some time! There were a few doggy looking spots on it.



I washed it in the washing machine and hung it on the line 'til it was nearly dry. Seems to have survived okay - actually looks more antiquey now I think. The pattern by Polly Taylor, was in Patchwork and Stitching, Vol 2, No 6.



I am on holidays for the rest of this week so hopefully I'll get some stitching done. Still haven't started the Ryland Manor BOM so maybe that can take priority.

To finish, I found a very nice new blog today called Vintage Lane Stitches. You might like to drop by and say hello to Jo.

11 comments:

  1. That’s some prety framed stitchery from Noah’s Ark! Quilts get better after washing, don’t they? I hope you week will be filled with creativity! Enjoy your ‘free’ time!

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  2. It 's a nice idea to frame the little stitchery, so cute ! Your quilt is marvellous, I love it ! and I have already added the blog in my favourites.

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  3. I love the look and feel of quilts after they have been washed. That is a charming quilt you have there.

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  4. It's nice to begin my Monday with your lovely gifts. The stitchery and quilt, both are wonderful. I love how the quilts cozy up after washing, too. Great finishes.

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  5. Your stitchery looks lovely framed. Wraping in a fat 1/4 is just great I have done that before much better than paper.

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  6. Hi Christine,
    I to have Noah's Ark on my to do list this week. I love the idea of framing it! Happy Stitching during our litte holiday this week!! Cathy

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  7. Oh Christine -- I love that quilt! I've always loved the pinwheel block. And your colors and pairing it with a 9-patch is just so cute!

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  8. That stitchery is really cute.
    Love that quilt!!

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  9. The stitchery for your sister is lovely looks great in the frame, and the quilt, very very nice....

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  10. I love your bunnies...;D And I do love that frame of yours...wish we had thoose antique looking ones in Sweden! Do you make them or can they be bought??
    I love the feel of a washed and worn quilt...We have one at home that everybody wants...;D

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  11. I love that quilt...it looks so comfy, you just want to wrap up in it and take a nap! :)

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine