Lovely things
A little while ago I received a beautiful heart felt gift...
featuring a felt heart.
It was made by the wonderful Suz of PatchworknPlay, in celebration of Mr Daisy's and I's special day.
It looks perfect hanging in our bedroom, as though it was made to be there.
I also received a special parcel from my lovely bloggy friend Linda of Koshka2 Quilts.
It contained some pretty fabrics and a gorgeous patchwork pouch with a strawberry needle book.
Hand stitches always add that bit of extra magic, don't you think?
They arrived just as I'd just been thinking I needed something better than a plastic bag for my binding clips. It didn't take long to assemble a little binding set containing wonder clips, some snips and my favourite needles for binding in the needle book. Now I'll be ready to sew bindings at a drop of a hat.
And finally - Yes, I have been sewing, besides the denim birds in my last post... some more flowers for my Daydream Garden quilt
And this block you've seen before but I added the black circles to give it some oomph!
But mostly I've been sewing labels onto the quilts I've entered into the Springwood Community Quilt Show which is soon approaching on the last weekend of April, and quilting my Sydney Quilt Show quilt which is not until June but the way the year is flying by it'll be that time soon enough.
As for pictures of the quilts, all will be revealed in the fullness of time :)
33 Comments
Beautiful gifts and gorgeous sewing - what a lovely blog post.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your showy endeavors, though I am sure you will be wonderful.
ReplyDeletewhat lovely gifts from your friends. The swag is adorable and the bag and book are just wonderful. How sweet that little book is.
ReplyDeleteYour flower blocks are blooming nicely!
can't wait to see your quilts - exciting!
What a wonderful mail surprise! Your applique looks so pretty and I can't wait to see the quilts.
ReplyDeleteBellissimi i regali che hai ricevuto!
ReplyDeleteCiao
Happy joyful gifts. Inspired by your hanging in the bedroom. I have the same scone lights in the same position in my bedrroom. My mind is whirling with the possabilities.
ReplyDeleteSuch colorful gifts! Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnd those black circles of "oomph" are fantastic! Love that addition.
Hi Rachael,what wonderful gifts you have received and yes it does look like that heart belongs there in your bedroom.Wow i love the blocks for your block,they are gorgeous.xx
ReplyDeleteNot only are your gifts fabulous !! but
ReplyDeletethey have given me MORE food for thought, esp for the little kids next door. They need little portable pockets for 'stuff' they find haha
not sure what their mother will think but that's what mother's are for...finding treasures in pockets!!
Thank you again for letting us into your life.
Gifts of love.:) Can't wait to see more of your Daydream Garden quilt especially!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get wonderful gifts ! And your right Rachael, hand stitching makes them very special ! I love your block style and am anxious to see what the whole thing looks like ! Blessings !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts, Susan's wall hanging is just perfect and that is a lovely pouch to keep your binding paraphernalia.
ReplyDeleteLove the dark circles on the blick. Good luck with your quilt finishing.
In the fullness of time - until then we can enjoy your snippets of gifts and your growing Daydream Garden quilt. The heart garland gift does look perfectly made for your bedroom!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts for you to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI like the shale of your tulip flowers and leaves, you always choose such intriguing colours. Look forward to the finished reveal.
Have fun stitching!
What sweet, thoughtful gifts! What happy mail that was. Your little heart swag is so cute, as is the bag and needle book.
ReplyDeleteI love your flower blocks! The background fabric is lovely.
Good luck on getting ready for the quilt show. It always seems to be a rush to get it all done, doesn't it? Can't wait for the full Monty!
Good Morning Mrs Daisy! It was lovely to see what indeed it is you have been up to lately......did that sentence make any sense? ......?? I am counting sleeps until the quilt convention makes its appearance here in Melbourne, so I indeed share your enthusiasm for the upcoming shows that your quilts will be aired in........did that sentence make more sense?........I seem to have been bitten by a verbosity bug, best I go back to bed and get some sleep, lack of rest makes me a little like a drunk person, I talk a lot when I drink, in case you wanted to know, like ever!!!! Love your work xxx
ReplyDeleteOh....love...
ReplyDeleteYour heart swag makes me smile seeing it hanging there! And I am really looking forward to the unveiling of your latest quilt finishes! I bet they are well worth waiting for!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gifts! Your applique looks beautiful. I managed to catch the stomach flu my son had (thought I had escaped it. Last laugh is on me) and am only resurfacing. Food is no longer my enemy! Yay! Hope you are having a good week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful handmade gifts are such a pleasure to receive. They are delightful. Good luck with all your planning and stitching.
ReplyDeleteHandmade is always lovely, isn't it! Love your flowers - can't wait to see the final quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to be the recipient of handmade gifts, isn't it? I like the blocks that you've been working on and best wishes for your upcoming show!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet gifts! I need to make a little binding kit -- I love that idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts RAchael, especially the little Binding Bag....what a lovely idea! I bet you have inspired a few of us to get organized now!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts for a lovely couple! Can't wait to see your quilt show entries. Happy quilting and labelling.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see pics of the quilts! What a great idea for holding binding clips. Mine are in an empty plastic yogurt container. Not nearly as pretty;)
ReplyDeleteMarvelous handmade booty from very clever hands. Those quilts you are working in will be eagerly anticipated, I for one am very intrigued. Power to your wee stitches.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous handmade booty from very clever hands. Those quilts you are working in will be eagerly anticipated, I for one am very intrigued. Power to your wee stitches.
ReplyDeletethe whole way through the word that coming to mind was 'charming' each and every sweetness was exactly that!!!!
ReplyDeletei adore felted lovelies and hand stitching. it's the good stuff!
Wow you were split.
ReplyDeleteYou are one lucky duck!
Good Morning sweet Rachael! So beautiful and lovely gifts and I love your flower blocks!
ReplyDeleteSuch nice gifts! That Susan! Isn't she wonderful! What sweet gifts to always remind you of this special time :)
ReplyDeleteLovely gifty sewing. Those greens and golds are sublime, and so is the stitching. And the Daydream quilt update is really intriguing-- the stitchy, Van Goghy background is perfect for those lilting tuilips!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.