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Saturday, November 1, 2014

OPAM for October

This month I have been working on some secret sewing so can't show any of that but I can show you a few Christmas things I have finished.
A Gail Pan wall hanging is complete just waiting for a rusty hanger and bells when I get around to ordering some.
I am so happy with how this turned out, used a Cottage Garden thread called Mistletoe and finished it off with some Nancy Halvorsen fabric.
Also completed 2 more Christmas ornaments. Finally found some trim I liked for the tree one.
So three finishes for this month.  Will also add these to 1 Xmas Item a Month blog. Thanks to Narelle from Pins and Whiskers blog for hosting this one.
Just a short post today. Have been busy as Chris took some holidays so we could paint the bathroom and kitchen which are now done.  I am still sorting out cupboards and trying to downsize by getting rid of things I have accumulated over the years but don't use now.

I think the worst part of painting is that everything has to come off the walls and put back when you're finished. That's slowly getting done.
Well must go, be back soon      ...........  
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20 comments:

  1. Great work, I love everything you have stitched.

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  2. I love all the stitching! That little tree is adorable! :0)

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  3. It's always such a fresh feel when a room is painted.
    Your stitcheries are perfect too! :)

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  4. Lovely finishes, Noela. I love your Gail Pan hanging. I've really got to get some of that mistletoe thread. It is so lovely.

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  5. Great finishes Noela. Good luck with your painting and clear out xx

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  6. Lovely finishes, Noela :-) Are the colours in the Mistletoe threads, red, green and white? I've been looking for that colour combo to complete a few projects.

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  7. Love your finishes especially Gail Pan's. Painting looks great also !

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  8. Hi Noela such beautiful work and your rooms will look like new.xx

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  9. Love your finishes have fun with the painting

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  10. Gorgeous wall hanging and don't you just love the Cottage Garden Thread colours, they are beautiful. Good luck with the renovations and clean up, spring is well and truly here now.

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  11. Lovely stitching there Noela - good luck with getting the house back in order, I don't envy you!

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  12. Love your Xmas finishes Noela. Hugs,xx

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  13. Always a slow progress after painting. I love painting out rooms but after having to do our whole house from bare plaster I never wish to see a paint brush ever again lol. Love your stitcheries and that thread used in the hanging is just perfect.

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  14. Once your rooms are painted up - you'll be in love with your house all over again. I leave painting to Mr. P - he actually enjoys doing it !

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  15. Beautiful sewing projects Noela. A fresh coat of paint will do wonders.

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  16. I love your Christmas sewing... wonderful... yes, painting... we were talking about it this weekend!!!
    Hugz

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  17. Beautiful Christmas stitching and your bathroom/kitchen are looking lovely, enjoy! Hugs Wendy

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  18. Lovely wall hanging and decorations Noela. Unfortunately life is not all sewing and creating. Hopefully you are not sitting back and enjoying the wonderful results of all your hard work.

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  19. Love your stitcheries. I have GOT to buy some Gail Pan patterns for myself.

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  20. The whole idea of painting is a bit daunting - all that prep work. Love the wall hanging.

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