Hand made pressies

This year I've cut back on all the shopping for Christmas and instead I've been making things for people! I've rustled up some chilli jam and lemon curd to be presented in mini hampers! Don't u think they look like wee shepherds about to go to a nativity!!

I've also made wee brooches.. Learned at one of http://judith-justjude.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
classes of course...!!
I also made a wee iPad mini case for my mum which she has already And she loves!!

These are for the teachers at my wee girls nursery so I hope they like them!

I hope you all are preparing for Christmas in your own way.. But most of all I hope you have a very peaceful and happy Christmas spending time with people you love! X

Sarah's sash!

It's been a while since I've been blogging due to work and and family commitments but I'm back.. For a while at least.. More on that in coming blogs.. In the meantime why not head over to sew me.. A follow friend and blogger of all things sewing.. But she's a pro!! Sarah is giving away liberty fabrics to celebrate her 2 year blogaversary! Why not pop over and check put her fab blog and give yourself a chance to win!

http://sewmeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/blogiversary-giveaway.html?showComment=1356070645175&m=1


Chat soon
Fi x

I'm loving it!!

Had a few hours over last few days to sew! Was at Judith's class last night and finished the "love" cushion which is on our bed now - after gifting it to my lovely husband! I ran up another one for my side.. I think it needs some wee buttons to finish it off though

The frame is mitred corners which was a nice new thing to learn, I used a deep pink velvet for the frame and backing which matches our curtains and roman blind..

I now Need to get a few more hours like this in next few weeks to make some pressies for new babies and for Christmas! The list is never ending!!

Bye for now
Fi x

Fighting fit

Ok after 2 weeks of flu i'm back and fighting fit! I could hardly lift my head off my pillow and missed 2sewing classes! Today is the first day I feel back to normal and im chilling out!

A few days ago I Made a Christmas Stocking for Lucy that I'm delighted with! I also had to make a baby present Taggy for a boy.. I just live the dinosaurs!!

My wee rascal dressed up as a princess for Halloween and I just can't believe at 19 months she's not a baby anymore!

We're trying to organise a party for my mum for her 60th.. With 2 sisters living in Scotland I'm beginning to stess that it's gonna be me doing it all on my own so that's where the fighting comes in!! Never a dull moment in families!!
Now with today off (well kinda.. A course to go to this evenin) Lucy in bed in gonna read my new book and put my feet up!! I read the first in the series of this and loved it.. Lots of easy recipes to use for a dull day off!

By for now x

Building blocks

This is septembers block for Judith .. It's running a bit late but done!! It was really fun to make and think judith liked it! The fabric scraps I had to work with were great and ESP love the wee birdies!!

Oct block coming soon

Fi x

The search is complete

For 5 years I have been searching antiques markets, charity shops, high street stores (less so) for a old oak farmhouse table for my kitchen.. I wanted a table that could be abused by family life and got better with age (just like me ;) ) I found it and it is proudly in our kitchen.. A fraction of the price of a new shiny table that I wouldn't have wanted.. I got it on gumtree and the person that had bought it had used it for several years and got it in a local auction house.

I have had problems logging onto blogger and was on hols last week so didn't get to reply to last blog posts but I will

Hopefully will get some more free time soon to get back doing some more sewing but for now ... 'the great British bake off'... Scones anyone?? ... Xx

Sew tired!

Ok so not much sewing going on . I've had my op in August and got plenty done with my time off but now I'm back to the grindstone and working away.. My hubby was in hospital for a week.. ( all better now), and in last 3 weeks my granda was dying in hospice so in between work, dinners, being wife and mum
I've been heading 50miles down the road to newry to spend time with my dad while he waits for granda.. He passed today and it is a great relief as he was so unwell.

I will be getting back to things after a very welcome break in Donegal this week!!

Chat soon xx