Yet another wet Saturday but as usual I have been busy.
This morning I was up early to bake: two fruit loaves, 5 dozen chocolate chip biscuits, a fruit slice and a banana cake. All turned out well and I am hoping this banana cake will all be eaten for morning tea at church tomorrow morning.
In the afternoon I went to Embroiderers Guild and forgot to take my camera. We had a most interesting talk by a lady who makes porcelain dolls. She hand sews and embroiderers the complicated clothes these dolls wear. Some of the baby dolls wore knitted layettes - the yarn was a really fine #100 crochet cotton! I was most taken with the tiny 1 inch high hand knitted little Gollywog.
While at Guild I completed the stitching on this ornament from the 2012 JCS Ornament Issue. Airforce Blue doesn't seem a really Christmas colour to me so I changed it out for DMC 816 which satisfies me a lot better. I'm really pleased with this- easy to stitch and being circular it was also easy to finish.
And this afternoon I did motif number three of the Confetti of Hardanger HAL so am up to date with that one too. Another six motifs to come and then the lacy edging. I am enjoying this.
Tonight we will watch the Antiques Road Show (no talking allowed which will be good for my sore throat) and I plan on starting another Christmas Ornament.
After a few days of knitting I have decided that, yes, I do prefer needles with eyes.
Have a good weekend everyone.
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9 comments:
a very pretty little ornament and your embroidery piece is looking gorgeous - hugs, Amanda
What a lot you accomplished in one day! The banana cake looks delicious. The ornament is very pretty, but I have to tell you, I love how the hardanger is coming along. I admire the way you keep up with the stitch along and finish projects. If ever I get caught up on all my unfinished projects, I want to be like you!
Your baking sounds scrumptious and you banana cake beautifully presented. What is your all time favourite bake?
I love baking and sharing recipes. It is always interesting to see different takes on baking.
a very cute ornament and beautiful stitching..
have a lovely weekend x
That cake looks delicious. Love the way you put the frosting on.
Beautiful little ornament. Your WIP looks fantastic too.
I wasn't very impressed with the 2012 JSC Christmas magazine this year but seeing your beautiful Peace ornament means I must take another look! Wishing you and HDHBM early Christmas greetings!
That cake looks so yum! Love how you did the Peace ornament, looks so pretty with the red.
That's a lot of baking Margaret, it looks delicious. I hope your throat improves soon, it's a virus that drags on and on unfortunately.
That banana cake looks seriously yummy
Congratulations on finishing your ornament and the hardanger is gorgeous
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