crafty for christmas 2008

Siren137

Sian_the_Green wrote: »

My housemate thought I was mad when I said I was getting Christmas stuff in September. Think I might start on the Christmas cards this weekend too...

Its not too soon seriously I went food shopping tonight and Tesco had advent calendars and selection boxes!!!


Anyway I finished my first no sew blanket! And as promised here is a piccie!!

rainmac

soblivion wrote: »

Siren your xstitch is so beautiful, it's something I so wish I could do.

Cross stitch was my first attempt at something crafty as an adult, about 7 years ago and if I can do it, you definitely can

RustyFlange

Siren137 wrote: »

Its not too soon seriously I went food shopping tonight and Tesco had advent calendars and selection boxes!!!


Anyway I finished my first no sew blanket! And as promised here is a piccie!!

Thats lovely! Well done

rainmac

Love the blanket siren, it looks absoutely fab Are you pleased with it? You should be!

furrypig

loving the blanket Siren were thise Primark ones??

It looks fab I must make some to use as the nights are already getting colder and we can all snuggle on the sofas together!!

Must go as want to make a cup of tea and watch ugly betty!!

pinkladymel

melissa75 wrote: »

Pinkladymel - sorry I was having a dense moment - I hadn't noticed you had already posted a link. I just had a quick scroll through your blog, and OMG - your stuff is gorgeous! I am very new to scrapbooking, I have only done a little mini book kit so far, but I loved it. I've just had loads of photos developed so that I can do some more. Do you tend to buy kits, or individual pieces. There are so many products out there, I am finding it really hard to choose which to go for - they're all so gorgeous. I could spend a fortune! I have got a few bits, but I think I need to stock up on embellishments - buttons, ribbons, flowers etc. Have you got any favourite online shops that you use. Sorry to ask you so many questions, but I am really in awe of your work!

Thanks Melissa75 I am glad you liked my work that is such a wonderful thing to say :T <Me excited LOL. I save all my birthday/christmas money and buy about.. 100 pounds of stuff at a time:o I get my scrapbooking stuff from America at amillionlittlethings.com because I make such a big order, the huge postage costs is justified because everything is about 50% cheaper from there. In the UK, I like craftsuperstore.co.uk and craftobsessions.co.uk. I get loads of items from QVC too. I think this is an awesome deal for ribbons:http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.587425 and you can use quidco too:D

HTH, if you need any help please let me know:A

pinkladymel

My WORD Siren.. You ROCK purple! I am in love with your blanket it is absolutely stunning.. so effective. Did you put a duvet or something in the middle? It is gorgeous - I DEFINITELY want to make one now! Your cross stitch WOWZERS! I think the tree is so whimsical and pretty it's just.. just gorgeous! You are very talented please make more to show me!!

pinkladymel

Sian_the_Green wrote: »

Oh Mel your stuff is amazing, your blog is fab, your hubby adores you, your kids are gorgeous, how does your heart not just burst every day
Thanks so much for sharing x

That is the nicest post I ever had thank you so much x My husband unexpectedly went from a professional wrestler to being wheelchair bound overnight. We were told to have any children we wanted straight away because the operation to fix him can become available anytime and has a high risk of paralysis, but we would have had our kids already saving one worry. That is why we just appreciate life and being greatful to be together and here so much and for you to say our children are gorgeous just means loads to me because they are my everything.

life story over

Thanks x

Siren137

Awwww I'm so glad you guys like my blanket! I love it! I'm really chuffed with how it went and tying the knots didn't take as long as I thought it would, although when tying the strips that ran the way the fleece ran it pulled a little more so I had to be a bit gentle. The longest thing was the cutting of the strips. This blanket is for me and the other half and he loves it. I think I may have to make him one for his "man room" (known to everyone else as the spare room but he has his xbox and his warhammer in there and is as happy as a pig in you know what hehe)
I haven't stuffed anything in it, it is just the two fleeces but it is still pretty thick and lovely to snuggle under (especially as it chucking it down with rain) And yes these fleeces came from Primark and cost the pricely sum of £2 each!

pinkladymel

I can't believe there is nothing in them it looks like a snuggly light duvet - How romantic! My husband is either on 360 or painting warhammer too lol how funny Now I know someone who can share my pain