Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Snowmen in West Australia????

Hello,

I know it never snows here at Kainga.


Though I did see a snowman in my sewing room yesterday.


Some of you asked how I get rid of aphids on my roses. I wait for the ladybirds, they have arrived in the garden and are enjoying the feast of aphids.


This is week two of  The Sew Happy Sew-along. I decided to turn this one into a little "Stitching Companion" for myself. I changed the size of the pattern to fit inside a 8 inch hexagon template.



This is the inside of it. A little pocket on each side, a piece of felt to hold pins and a magnet sewn onto the other side to hold needles and pins. To finish it of some ric-rac for the loop and a pretty heart button on the front.
Happy days.
Bev C
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19 comments:

  1. marinaWednesday, October 12, 2011 1:59:00 PM

    Lovely embroideries and sewing companion. What a clever idea to add the magnet!
    the hexagon shape is a great idea.

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  2. WendyWednesday, October 12, 2011 2:39:00 PM

    I am doing this sew along, your idea for them is gorgeous.

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  3. SueWednesday, October 12, 2011 3:25:00 PM

    That's so cute...I love the magnet idea.

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  4. MelodyWednesday, October 12, 2011 4:28:00 PM

    This is so sweet, Bev. And I agree the little magnet is a great idea.

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  5. MariaWednesday, October 12, 2011 5:09:00 PM

    Oh Sew nice to make something for yourself Bev. Love it.

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  6. JeanetteWednesday, October 12, 2011 5:19:00 PM

    Love your idea for the stitching companion, especially the magnet. Hugs,

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  7. rosieWednesday, October 12, 2011 7:40:00 PM

    I love that you are doing something different Bev... this is really lovely..

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  8. Nat PalaskasWednesday, October 12, 2011 7:47:00 PM

    So cute Bev, I have seen a few Christmas ideas lately. Oh no, not Christmas already?

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  9. AnonymousThursday, October 13, 2011 1:52:00 AM

    That is such a sweet pattern Bev and looks lovely as a hexie sewing companion. Really sweet embroideries too.

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  10. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesThursday, October 13, 2011 5:26:00 AM

    Too cute Bev...Dzintra

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  11. NarelleThursday, October 13, 2011 5:36:00 AM

    I love your little sewing companion. Looks like your magnet idea is very popular.
    Ladybirds do your thing!

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  12. TarnyiaThursday, October 13, 2011 5:58:00 AM

    What a fantastic idea and even better that it is for you xxx

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  13. AstridThursday, October 13, 2011 8:21:00 AM

    It never snows in Mauritius either, but the snowmen are in my sewing table! Such a great idea for the sewing companion, it's so cute!

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  14. AnonymousThursday, October 13, 2011 11:28:00 AM

    how clever is your needlecase,well done Bev

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  15. Eggs In My PocketFriday, October 14, 2011 2:40:00 AM

    I love the sewing comanion.....so wonderful! blessings,Kathleen

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  16. Bobbie LynnFriday, October 14, 2011 8:59:00 PM

    Hi Bev,
    Love the snowmen, too cute. Need to bring snowmen into my crafting. Just think that needle keeper is a wonderful idea and would make a great gift too. I need to really get back into my sewing.
    Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog.
    Hope your Falls days are beautiful there at Kainga.
    Blessings and have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Bobbie LynnFriday, October 14, 2011 9:04:00 PM

    Opps, I ment to say "Spring". I forget that you have the opposite there in Australia. : )

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  18. RGSaturday, October 15, 2011 6:52:00 AM

    I have a lovely embroidered daisy like your spring snowman and the cute ladybird :-)
    A lovely lady gave it to me ;)

    Thanks for the tip on the ladybirds... although I wonder if we don't get as many as we should.. I'm going to be watching closely now.

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  19. Poussy Stitches My LoveSunday, October 16, 2011 10:38:00 PM

    oh c'est magnique very beautiful

    bisous de France

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