Meeting friends in GISBORNE

We had a great day today. Meeting with friends at Gisborne, Patch n Quilt , having lunch, sewing and exchanging gifts is always  fun. This time our gifts were to be a BIRD theme. I try to make mine fun. 

My gift is ready......... Where are the birds......

I do not do a lot of stitching so I thought my OWL was cute enough. She can watch your sewing items and be used as pin cushion.

Isn't she cute. My little OWL with matching bags..

I also put in a little shopping bag that folds into another little bag. Great to keep in the bottom of your bag or glove box for that unexpected purchase. We all do it.

A little bag in another bag. Birds are all around

Here is everyone having fun.
Well if only I could get the attention of Annie

Everyone at the table but Annie was too busy with her project...

Look at Shez always having fun

Everyone enjoying their swap gifts

Beautiful gifts received.

Here I am in the Queens chair opening my swap gift from Christine... 

Look at these wonderful gifts everyone made for the swaps....

Little OWL has straight feet

I finally got around to fixing up my little owls feet....

She now has accessories and is so cute.

Her feet are fixed. What is she guarding

A cute pair of scissors and my favourite needles for sewing in ends..

A little bit of sewing

First up I made another FIDDLE CLOTH. I had another friend see and love my cloth that she wanted one for her friends mum. So here it is and it will be setting sail to its new home.

Fiddle cloth with lots of goodies on it.

Hand towel backing, 

As you can see on this Fiddle cloth there are lots of things to play with. A zip with tassel, buttons, lace, doily, beads on elastic, ribbon with Velcro, looped ribbons, beads, buckle and some chenille for the softness. Lots to explore for someone who is only able to just sit...

Then I needed to try out this cute pattern. I have finally tracked down some crushed walnuts for filling., I think it is a bit fine but good for starters. So here is my owl. I am not happy with his feet overlapping so they will be redone when I'm in the mood for unpicking..

Cute Owl with pigeon toes...

Here is the link for a great tutorial. Click HERE

BINDING BLITZ.... 51"

I'm getting ready for FNWF

Go over to Cherylls and sign up to join in with everyone.

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