Good Morning! The first thing I would like to do is wish my dear and sweet friend Helen a wonderful birthday. I had lunch with her and our other lovely friend Janeen yesterday after Yoga. Helen was the reason I really wanted to make a special journal cover.
Helen was thrilled with her journal which in turn made me very happy. A close up of said journal.
I was really happy with how it turned out despite all the angst in the beginning.
Happy Birthday my lovely friend xxx
FNWF:
I started in the afternoon and managed to hand quilt the last 2 blocks and one border of "Strawberries"
so I am now on the home stretch with just the last 2 borders to quilt. About 8.30 pm my fingers were a bit sore so I put it aside and did a little stitching on my last stitchery mini "Winter".
Whilst stitching I thinking about all those poor folk in Bundy and throughout Queensland and NSW affected by the fires and floods so as I don't drink beer (except Bundaberg's magnificent ginger beer) I raised a glass of one of my favourites....to you all.
Now I never said at any time I was a wild woman. LOL But seriously I hope your recovery is swift. I for one will be upping my purchase of my favourite "Bundy Beverages" and making an extra effort to support our Queensland growers buying their produce whenever I can.
I am off to do a little sewing hopefully on my Summer mini as my frame is bare and then I shall pop over to our lovely FNWF hostess
Cheryll and then go and see what you all got up to last evening.
Blessings Michelle xxx
Beautiful journal cover. Lucky Helen.Enjoy the rest of your weekend Michelle. Sharyn:)
ReplyDeletethe journal cover is lovely ... I can see a pretty alphabet in the future???? I am amazed at all that handquilting ... it is going to be such a lovely quilt...
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You have some treasures here! Love the journal cover and that snowman is so cute! Your quilt looks wonderful too, and will hope for an end to the devastation in your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThe stitchery on Helen's journal is gorgeous Michelle. Sounds like you got a bit done last night.
ReplyDeleteVery productive! Your journal is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely journal for your friend Helen. You certainly produce some gorgeous things.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful design for Helen's journal. You also worked on lots of great projects too.
ReplyDeleteLove the journal cover. Beautiful. Cute snowman. Hugs,xx.
ReplyDeleteLovely time spent with good friends by the look of it Michelle. I loved having your company last night too... and you did so much!!! Great work :)
ReplyDeleteHelen looks very pleased with the beautiful journal you made her, it's lovely. That's the only problem with hand quilting, the fingers can't keep going as long as a machine, but your quilt is looking good. Great idea to support Qld when shopping.
ReplyDeleteEach morsel of that quilt you show is lovelier than the last. Really can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteHugs
your gift for Helen is so lovely, lucky girl.
ReplyDeletewonderful quilty progress!
Helen would have been very pleased to receive the journal. It is gorgeous. Lovely lot of projects you worked on.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice birthday gift she had to love her journal cover...it was lovely.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Journal cover, fabulous Quilting and stitching Michelle.
ReplyDeleteGosh that Sarsaparilla brought back memories, that's what my Husband ( then boyfriend ) used to shout me when we were courting, ( last of the big spenders ) LOL.
Good luck and big hugs to all our friends in Queensland and New South Wales. R.
Love your journal Michelle. Your quilt is coming along nicely. Not long to go now to the finish line. The winter stitchery is lovely also. Hugs......
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your friend Helen ... she must be lovely with a name like that lol.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished quilt.
Helen
Lovely work on your strawberry quilt - and teh journal cover.
ReplyDeleteI think the idea of buying as much Bundaberg stuff as possible is a great idea - and well worth promoting!
your projects are gorgeous, more gorgeous and even more gorgeous.....I love them all. Helen must have been really wrapped with her journal.
ReplyDeleteCath Bits 'n Bobs
the cover is beautiful, your friend Helen is a lucky one.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching on your snowman and the strawberryquilt lookes georgious.
happy birthday Helen and Michelle the journal is gorgeous,so feminine,love it,well done,you had a great FNSI.xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal cover for your friend a lovely birthday gift ! Your quilt is looking wonderful and I love the snowman . My thoughts are with all those affecting by the terrible fires . Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteToo sweet - those strawberries of course, oh and the notebook you made for your lovely friend.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous snowy for winter.
Enjoy your toast of choice.
That journal cover is beutiful Bet Helen loved it
ReplyDeleteStrawberries is coming along nicely
Love the journal you made for Heln, Michelle. And that winter mini is looking very cute
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift the journal is. Your quilting looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe journal cover is beautiful, and very cute snowman. It is definitely sad reading the devastation happening in Aussie.
ReplyDeleteThe journal has turned out really well. A gorgeous gift!
ReplyDeleteMr. P will be right over...he loves Sarsparilla.
ReplyDeleteThat journal cover is gorgeous!
Your gift is beautiful, love that journal.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely journal cover - perfect gift for your friend!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the quilting!
Hugs,
Tatyana