Last year, I unearthed a long-forgotten couple of metres of this great pineapple print light canvas... & for some reason, I cut it all up into various sizes with the intention of making zipper pouches... evidently quite a few, as it turns out... The cut pieces & lining have languished in a tub for these months, until last week when I was looking for something easy to sew.
So now, they're going in the Giftie Box!
(I might keep one, I just love the pineapples)
(I might keep one, I just love the pineapples)
A couple of evenings have been spent working on a happy little Christmas cross stitch...
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As for the 'getting ready'... yes tomorrow I'm off to the very pretty & very green little town of Dwellingup... which is about 43km south-west of my home... even though our accommodation is only a short distance from the town, it's surrounded by dense forest... just beautiful!
It's not great for internet, which is bad for keeping track of football scores, but generally means more sewing & stitching gets done!
I'll be sure to take lots of pics & share a few when I'm back.
My projects are organised & ready to put in the car... & of course there's a bag of goodies coming with me... chocolate, wine, Camembert & crackers, my breakfasts & lunches... plus I've prepared the evening meal for Wednesday night for everyone.
I'm off first thing on Wednesday & return Sunday. Looking forward to it!
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I've got a Scheduled post ready for 'Christmas Through The Year'... I'd love to see a name or two on the linky... the months are creeping by!
(You will please forgive me not responding to Comments/emails until Monday)
12 comments:
Enjoy your holiday-- it sounds like a lovely spot to visit. I must remember that when we plan a trip to WA in the next year or two.
Enjoy your trip! Look at all those fun pouches for your gift box. Sometimes it's a great getaway without the internet, peace and quiet.
Enjoy your break - peace and quiet, cheese and stitching sounds perfect! Those bags are lovely. I don't blame you for wanting to keep one!
Love your pouches & cross stitch. Have a great time away. Hugs, xx
Love all your pouches, have a wonderful trip Anthea x
Very gorgeous zipper pouches Anthea. Enjoy your trip away - I hope you get lots of sewing done
Great collection of pouches Anthea and your reindeer is going to be adorable I can see. Enjoy your break away. xx
Anthea, your pineapple pouches are delightful - you must be sure to keep one for yourself. Such a lucky find - the pieces all cut out and ready to sew. Enjoy your break.
Great group of zipper pouches Anthea...
Have a wonderful time at retreat....look forward to seeing what you make...
Have fun Anthea, and behave yourself!
By now you're off on your adventure. I haven't had internet for two days so I'm late reading your post. Hope you have/had a wonderful time!!
Your zipper pouches turned out fantastic! Your cross stitch is darling.
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