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Thursday, December 31, 2015

"The final finishes for 2015."

Hello,

Christmas has been and gone, it was a lovely occasion at Kainga with family from overseas and interstate.

There has been a bit of sewing, I finished the top of the scrappy quilt.


I will have to wait until the craft shop re-opens to pick up some wadding and backing.


This was certainly a great scrap buster, even got to use up some machine embroidery and applique bits and pieces that have been in the sewing room for ages.


This little bag makes a great present, this one was for my niece. I filled it with sunscreen lip balm etc.


Miss Mary Mack has been back from the framers for a while. I am so pleased with the framing on this one. I tried a new framer and I am very impressed with the detail of the framing.


The embroidery machine was working overtime before Christmas. I made a couple of sets of coasters. Using the same pattern but changing what goes in the middle of each one. These were all made in the hoop.


This has been a year long project, finished part two of the Paris Stitch Along. Hopefully the next two parts won't take as long to stitch.


 We are getting some lovely sunsets here at Kainga.

 I would like to thank each and everyone who reads this blog and those who are regular commentator's I truly appreciate you dropping by to see what is happening at Kainga. May 2016 be a fantastic year of finishes and gardens that bloom and lots of Happy Days to you all.

Happy days.
Bev C



22 comments:

Karen S said...

It is lovely to see all of your wonderful projects. You have kept very busy.
So glad you enjoyed family time at Christmas.
Stay cool and have a great new year.

Maria said...

Lovely finishes there Bev; you have been busy! Happy New Year and may 2016 bring all that you could wish for.

Petra said...

Hello Bev I will wish you a very happy new year, with a lot of fun, health, happiness, and love. Greetings from Holland take care, Petra.

Terri said...

Beautiful sunsets! Fun to see all your creative projects, especially that fun scrappy patchwork. Happy New Year to you!

Maria said...

Lovely projects you made. Shame you couldn't finish the Scrappy Quilt. I buy a whole roll of wadding as I don't live close to a fabric store...
Wishing you a great 2016

Dolores said...

Oh Bev, those are wonderful photos. You really did get a lot done for Christmas. Have fun finishing the scrappy quilt. Best wishes in 2016.

Julie said...

Some great finishes there Bev, you must feel like you have achieved lots. I love your cross stitch all framed up ... it looks wonderful. Happy New Year to you & yours Bev, lets hope 2016 is a creative one.

Jeanette said...

Lovely projects Bev. Love those photo's of the sunsets. Happy New year. Hugs,xx

Michelle Ridgway said...

Lots of lovely projects have been keeping you busy Bev. I love your cross stitching.....makes me want to do some...not sure I remember how lol! Gorgeous sunsets. Happy 2016 x

Draffin Bears said...

Happy New Year to you and your family and best wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity.
Love all the projects you are working on - the Paris one is beautiful, also how gorgeous the sunset is.
hugs
Carolyn

Fiona said...

You have been busy... I love the scrappy quilt top. Great to have a reliable and good framer for your lovely cross stitch pieces
Hugz

Fiona said...

And Happy New year... it's been fun getting to know you bloggily
Hugz

Anonymous said...

Hi Bev such wonderful projects you have made and your sun sets are beautiful,happy new year my friend xx

Anthea said...

Hi Be, happy new year my friend... surely 2016 has got to be a better one for you than 2015... scrappy quilt? doesn't look scrappy to me, well done it's clever & looks like a great size...

Anthea said...

Bev, not Be... sorry!

Lin said...

Hello Bev. Great scrappy quilt and Miss Mary Mack looks brilliant framed. With all best wishes for a very Happy 2016. xx

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Lovely projects Bev especially that Paris one! A Happy New Year to you with much gardening and sewing!

marina said...

gorgeous projects to finish off the year Bev,
a very happy new year to you and your family.

Pauline said...

Hi Bev, Wishing you another year of beautiful sunset and busy fingers! Not to mention wonderful grandkids and happy days.

Mylene said...

Lovely projects! And wow beautiful sunset pictures!
Happy New Year and all the best for 2016!!

Deb said...

Wonderful scrappy quilt! I always enjoy seeing what you're working on. You're also one of a dying breed of x-stitchers, so it's always nice to see what you're stitching! So glad that your holidays were good ones. I wish you the best in 2016...thanks for your wish for a year of finishes. I'd love that!

Binsa said...

Belated Happy New Year Bev loved the sunset and seeing some of your projects regards lyn