SECRET SANTA SACK SWAP to Sarah

MERRY CHRISTMAS SARAH

I had fun making this Santa Sack and 5 gifts for Sarah

http://sarahdidit.blogspot.com.au

I searched Sarah's blog and found that she was very good at and loved HEXIES and CATS. 

 I am not a fan of either so what was I to make....

First up was my Sack... I love making this style bag..

All ready to be squished in the box and put in the post

All wrapped up and ready to post 

A big sack to fill 

A sea of purple and green. Favourite colours of Sarah's 

Coin collectors wall hanging with some Australian coins

Mug rug for the sewing room 

Clam shell, cat journal cover

My dishcloths 

A money notepad,  kangaroo ice cube tray, earl grey tea and a decoration

My day in the city.

what a great day we had.....
We walked, shopped, talked, ate and had fun.
We visited and geocached. Now that was a learning curve . Thanks to Sue & Mel...
Thanks to my driver for getting me there. She knew exactly where we were going. I had no idea. I did have a gift in hand....
This is what I gave.....

My stitched journal cover. I just love the pen holder. I did put in a pen instead of the pencil.

I also added some thread, some flavoured tea, a latte sachet and a knitted dishcloth.

I hope it was well received by Barb.

http://barbscreations.blogspot.com.au

And what I received..... From Marg.

http://willsquiltnsew.blogspot.com.au

It is so lovely. Thank you.....

If you want to see what we got up to then have a look here for some great photos.

I didn't take my camera...

SHEZ,  Shez,  MEL  & SUE.

There are some great photos on these blogs. 

We even got to visit with the QUEEN.

We had so much fun...

My  SLOW STITCHING SUNDAY  day was spent doing some x stitching and joining in here.

Well, I am so new to this cross stitch scene. I have finally tried something little. Nothing like the beautiful work I have seen here but none the less I have done something.
I made a little design in 2 sizes.  One in 18 count and the other might be 14 but I'm not too sure.
I can't believe everyone else's beautiful work in such a finer count of canvas.. They are all so inspiring.
Anyway here is what I have done..... It has taken me quite a while...
Thanks to Kaye for setting up this SAL
http://christmasorniesal2015.blogspot.com.au

Thanks Narelle for pushing us along to make 

1XMAS ITEM A MONTH

Looking forward to a day in the city

im heading off into the city of Melbourne on Saturday. I have not been to this shop. L'uccello's ... Very much looking forward to it.
I am getting a lift in and will be meeting up with a group of Blogging friends.
Our gift to swap this time is a journal cover. I have joined in and have done one. Yes it is different to the norm, I am happy with it. It is not the standard one....
Here is my parcel wrapped and ready to give....

I am just looking forward to a day out with friends...

Happy sewing and some finishes

My youngest grandson needed a library bag.,of course I can make it....

When I was out in Geelong I saw this great SPIDER-MAN fat quarter. So here it is finished.

Xavier didn't put it down. The smile on his face says it all. He took it to kinder and showed it for SHOW and TELL. He was so proud....

 I saw this fun idea on Pinterest. Just loved it.... I thought I would give it a go and here it is...

Look at the cool place for the pencil

 The inside of the journal. Well actually it is really a note book. Opening upwards instead of sideways.

So another 2 projects to link up for OPAM.

OPAM or maybe a few more

I have made a few little items that I might be selling at a stall, some will be given to the trade table and some are gifts....
Here is another thread holder. It is a great size for the Cottage Craft threads. It holds 24.. Just using up more of my crumbs...

A friend has given me 10 zips to put towards making items for the trade table. I made this zipper pouch but I have to learn a better way to sew the ends. I had a bit of trouble. The little zipper purse doesn't take long to make. I do see most of it by hand though. I find it so much easier.

Lastly was a journal cover...

Over at Angela's the month of May is GREEN but April was PURPLE.

I didn't really get much done in these colours but every little bit helps.