When I met my lovely blogging friend Shez from Enjoying Life she was telling me how much she enjoyed using variegated threads and we did a little research and I bought a Country Gardens Thread called "Mistletoe" (very apt for me). Thanks Shez. I wanted to try something a little different for a mini I have designed for my little table topper stand (6 inch x 12 inch size). I must say I really enjoyed using it and I am pleased with the results. I feel as if for certain projects I would definitely use it again.. but I am not ashamed to admit I still love my DMC 816, anyway here is a sneaky.
Speaking of fabrics, here is my little collection of reds/creams I picked up along the way on our travels...
Well I must away. Chaos is in residence at my house with unpacking everywhere as well as new grocery supplies and clean washing to put away....gee I think I need a holiday lol!
It seems so strange that just 2 weeks ago we were a wee bit chilly and here I am as I type this in shorts and tee-shirt and it is 32 degrees. Anyway thanks Country Victoria and NSW for your hospitality and beautiful scenery. We loved every bit of it...even the frozen bits which you tempered with delightful gardens.
Sounds as though you had a lovely holiday! But it's always good to sleep in your own bed again.......
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are home safe and sound.I really like the variegated thread and love the red dresdens. Sharyn:)
ReplyDeleteLovely stitcheries Michelle.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you are safely home, lucky you to be back in the warm, it has turned so chilly again down here.
Hugs R.
It's good to have a holiday, but it's good to get home too. Your stitching and fabrics will remind you of your travels......love the reds and creams.
ReplyDeleteYou had a beautiful holiday and I enjoy your stories en pictures very much. What a beautiful country you live in. Thandk you for sharingit with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics and frosty friends.
Glad that you are home safely. Love all the stitchings and fabrics .
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to be home!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching looks lovely - great choice with the Cottage Garden threads.
Love the way the dresdens are looking!
Your weather sounds perfect!
Love your stitcheries. Arriving home can be as chaotic as getting ready to go away - but it is always nice to get back to base.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, safe and sound! Love your stitcheries, and your fabrics are so yummy! Your blades are wonderful too...everything here is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh I am loving those Dresdens! They are my second favourite block - looking forward to seeing it all finished. My favourite red is 347...or anchor 39. We really do get attached to our reds don't we!?
ReplyDeleteHugs Jen
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Dear Michelle, welcome home. Your Dresdens are quite exquisite and a perfect choice of colour palette. The snowmen are too cute, and are ringing the bells for me: Christmas is not far away!
ReplyDeleteLovely following your travels Michelle, and even lovlier meeting you in person. Wonderful stitching - love all the projects you've been working on. And such yummy fabric purchases
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to be home.
ReplyDeleteYou managed to get quite a bit of craftiness in during your travels. I may have to hunt up some of that Mistletoe thread myself.
Love those stash additions ...Beautiful!
Love the sound of the variegated thread. Gorgeous fabrics. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteLoving all your handwork! Pretty additions to our stash too, can't beat red lol. Welcome home and thank you again for catching up x
ReplyDeletewelcome home and thanks for sharing your lovely trip with us.... lots of lovely stitching done and I love your fabric purchases.. going with a colour theme in mind is a great idea....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Your stitcheries are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteDresden plates look wonderful!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Your stitcheries are beautiful. Mistletoe thread is what I am using in the stitcheries you are sending me. I love it. The fabrics you bought on your trip look lovely I can see them being used in some of your new projects. Glad you are home safely and I do sympathize with all the work that has to be done. It does make you feel like you need another holiday. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteNice that you are happy to be home after such a great holiday. I love those CG threads too, lovely colour variations :-) It's always lovely to relax with a bit of stitching so your holiday was complete! Good to see you supporting the quilt stores on your holidays.
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