Friday 31 December 2010

SSCS

Well a combination of being really busy and having a bad sciatica flare-up meant my poor old blog has been neglected. We had a fantastic Christmas and enjoyed every minute of it. Lots of food, gifts and fun all round. Who can ask for more ?

Without further ado here is the Christmas part of my SSCS parcel organised admirably once again by Chookyblue.

My partner was Kate and just look at those 3 cute santas. They will be hauled out year after year I know. Had to keep them away from one of my cats as he took quite a shine to them - lol !

The main gift was these 2 beautiful items - a block of the month holder and a needlecase.



Here's the insides. Lovely, lovely fabrics - very well made and practical too. I plan to start a little stitching very soon so these will be set up ready to go.

Thanks so much Kate - I really love them. I am also very proud of myself for lasting out til Christmas Day to open them ( second year running - lol ).
And here's what I sent to my partner in Brazil. Denyse got these as well as some little extras of fabric, thread and a diary. Hope she likes them. Had a little fun with the instructions at one point but all came right in the end. Took a long time to make as those flowers are hand-appliqued which you may know is not my forte.
The back is the same as the front.

Over the next few days I will try and cobble up a couple of posts together as to what I was up to before Christmas. Sewing was done including some very last minute stuff - I will never change.
Wishing you all a very Happy and Peaceful New Year and thanks so much for coming back to read my blog even though posting has been sporadic of late.
Take care xxx


16 comments:

Gail said...

So glad you've posted! I've missed you. Hope your 2011 will be better, at least as far as your sciatica goes! Actually, I hope you have a perfectly wonderful 2011!

Ali Honey said...

Lovely gifts you both made. The 3 santas are very cute - hadn't seen them anywhere before.

Happy 2011 to You!

Isabella said...

Been wondering where you were jsut thought it was just the time of the year busy busy busy,Well it'2011 here so happy new year.Hope you dont have any more pain problems.

claudia said...

I have been missing you along with the others. So glad to see you!
Love those little Santas, your partner is very talented. Love that bag you made for Denyse. Very very cute!
Happy New Year to you. I hope the New Year brings you lots of happinesses!

Jeanne said...

Great gifts! Love the strippy bag and the flowers look great.

Chookyblue...... said...

oh I love those ornies from Kate..........so cute.......and the mina gift is lovely too.........so pleased you held off the opening til xmas day once again.........nice isn't it to have something to open on Christmas day............a surprise just for you...........
love what you sent to Denise too.......thanks for being part of the SSCS 2010.........

A Time for Stitching said...

I'm glad you had a good Christmas. Wishing you all the best for 2011.
Teresa x

Quilts And Pieces said...

What wonderful gifts! Sorry to hear about your flare up. Take care!

Kate said...

Glad you like them Andrea... I had a great time making them and learnt some new tricks! Your bag looks wonderful!

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Beautiful work Andrea, and a lovely present, happy new year, Tracey

Rhonda said...

What great gifts. So happy you're posting again. Holidays and being under the weather or in pain is not fun.
Take care.

tich said...

I know I haven't been commenting, but I have been reading. Have a Happy New Year and hope your back is a lot better.

Meggie said...

Lovely gifts, both received and given!!
I hope you have a wonderful joy filled 2011.XX

Teresa said...

Cute cute cute Santas! Your Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt is so lovely. I am just getting started on mine and I just love making these little hexies.

Quilter Kathy said...

I'll always pop in from time to time to see what you're up to! I'm so happy to see your post!

Laila said...

Hi.
Great gift you got:-)
I love to be a part of Donna's SSCS.
Have a great 2011. Hugs :-)