I cut some blocks for the backgrounds and traced out the shapes for the blanket stitch applique to go on them. Just need to get started on the blanket stitch circles and squares first.
Then I worked on a couple of blocks from my C is Christmas table runner by Michelle Ridgway. These blocks are for my May finish for 1 Xmas Item a Month hosted by Narelle from Pins and Whiskers blog. I know, I know I'm a bit late. Thanks Narelle.
Finally, yesterday we made a quick trip down to Coolangatta for Cooly Rocks, a hot rod and rock'n'roll festival held each year. It was quite windy and very cold early on but that didn't stop a big crowd from turning up. We looked at all the cars, then watched the parade and before we came home checked out the stalls. I was very good this year and didn't buy anything.
Well must go, be back soon..........Happy stitching till then.......
You had a very productive night Noela, looks like lots of fun at the festival, gorgeous miss waiting for you with her bowl :)
ReplyDeleteA very productive night indeed! Love seeing the hot rods and who couldn't forgive anything destroyed when those beautiful eyes are gazing at you with such love :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteNice to get a start on NJ blocks . Lovely Christmas stitchery and looks like a fun filled day out.
ReplyDeletePleased the young girl didn't do too much damage while on her own.
Well done - you certainly had a productive night.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun at Cooly rocks! You are motoring along with your projects...that little furry face looks very innocent lol!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have been busy xx
ReplyDeletea very productive friday nights sewing/prepping.
ReplyDeletegreat pics of the hot rods....
how could you say that innocent looking face is a destructive little girl?
Looks like you achieved quite a lot Friday night :)
ReplyDeletelovely stitching .... and looks like fun at the hot rods....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Love tge stitcheries. Fun day at Cooly Rocks. Hello Ruby. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun weekend. Beautiful stitching!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great weekend - better get moving on your NJ else I'll be cracking the whip!!!
ReplyDeleteOh a dog that destroys. Yep, I have one too. I found at a dog show a brand called Zany - my doggie didn't destroy that. I've also had good luck with the squeak animals with no stuffing. Plenty of rawhide bones as doggies NEED to chew. I love that Nature's Journey.
ReplyDeletePrepping work always takes time doesn't it? Your stitcheries of Michelle's designs are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou had a great night of getting things done, your stitcheries are lovely. The hot rod show looked interesting...love a hot rod!!! :-) Have you tried a kong with your dog....they are tough rubber I think and have holes in them for putting treats like dog chews and cheese, takes them a while to get the goodies out and keeps them entertained...might be worth a try.
ReplyDeleteLoved the photos from the classic car show. The big one in our area was a couple of weekends ago and it was such fun to see them all and even get a chance to talk to some of the owners.
ReplyDeleteYour little redwork Christmas embroideries are so sweet. I love redwork.
I've been enjoying having a bit of a browse through some of your posts and I just thought I'd mention that I host a weekly Stitchery Link Party for all things hand embroidered and I'd love to have you come link up this post. http://www.supermomnocape.com/2015/06/15/vintage-embroidery-monday-stitchery-link-party-10/
I do hope you come join in the fun!