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Sunday, 24 February 2019

Finishing Day

Bad weather has kept me mostly indoors so I have determined to finish off some of my To Do pile.
Firstly some more Christmas Gift labels.   These are great for using up small amounts of linen and take little floss.  This time the linen was 34 count so these looked better as square labels
Secondly the Christmas Advent Ornaments.   I'm relatively happy that what I planned in my head had transferred into finished product....hopefully the recipient will have space for them on her tree.

Thirdly, the Frustrating  Friendship Quaker.   In the end I crocheted links between the 'cushions' and made them into an accordion.   There was space at the back of the embroidery cabinet so this has gone there quick smart.  The chart for this will be going to a new home.   I have no wish to look at it ever again.
Now I have only the cutting of the Hardanger Doily, the contents of the Octagonal Box and then I need to get back to my final shelved-for-a-later-date project.

Sunday afternoon the weather cleared and the DBEM managed to walk down the ramp (she hasn't used the stairs for years) to the car and we went out for a short drive.   I was worried about coming back up the ramp to the house but with only one brief rest she managed well and is now snoring gently and happily in her chair!

All in all not bad for a weekends work.
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16 comments:

  1. Frugally challenged24 February 2019 at 20:12

    They all look lovely but the Peace ornament especially caught my eye.

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  2. MartinaM24 February 2019 at 21:00

    The little Christmas labels and ornaments look very pretty.

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    1. Margaret25 February 2019 at 16:14

      Thank you. While the Ornaments are for a specific gift the others go into my box of "just in case" little things I can use for the unplanned but sometimes necessary gifts.

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  3. Shortbread and Ginger24 February 2019 at 23:08

    Love those little ornaments - perfect!

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    1. Margaret25 February 2019 at 16:14

      I must admit I was pretty pleased with them.

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  4. Ann at Beadlework.25 February 2019 at 06:12

    You've been busy Margaret, lots of lovely pieces to show for it. I'm glad your mum managed out for a while, I'm sure it did her good.

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    1. Margaret25 February 2019 at 16:15

      Thanks Ann. I feel better for having had a productive weekend and admit to being much relieved that Mother is improving.

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  5. Sandy26 February 2019 at 03:36

    The calendar and gift tags are soooooooooo cute. The other ...all that tiny stitching, wow made my head hurt. You've been very busy!!
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Margaret28 February 2019 at 06:03

      Thanks. I feel satisfied to have these all completely finished.

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  6. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname27 February 2019 at 09:26

    Love the four Advent ornaments, they make a beautiful set together.
    Sorry the Quaker gave you so much trouble though!
    Nice to see a couple of photos of the DBEM in the previous post too. Glad that you are getting her out and about.

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  7. Astrids dragon27 February 2019 at 16:15

    Bad weather seems to work for you, they all look great. And that accordion finish is fantastic!

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    1. Margaret28 February 2019 at 06:02

      Thanks. I'm feeling rather house bound at present so being able to finish these was a great boost.

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  8. Leonore Winterer1 March 2019 at 22:18

    Great use of a rainy weekend! I love the ornaments. Glad to hear the DBEM is doing better, too!

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    1. Margaret2 March 2019 at 16:59

      The DBEM is well on the way to recovery and much more independent now. And this weekend is fine and hot!

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