Sunshine through the Rain

I needed a bit of cheering up as the weather is so dull and depressing at the minute, so I picked a couple of bunches of daffodils and they did the trick. They sat in my kitchen making me smile an think of sunshine every time I've looked at them.

I found my Valentine quilt top out after a good rummage through my WIP's.

I hadn't got as far as I thought!

The borders are now on so I just need to quilt it and it'll be done.

I've also been doing some stitching for the Send a Little Love Swap hosted by Tracy. I love this swap I've been taking part in it for a few years now and it never fails to start my Swap year off with a bang.

 I'll post pictures of that when Glenda has received it.

I can't actually believe that it's nearly the end of January! Where did it go? The months seam to wizz by alot quicker the older I get.

I'm of to do a bit more stitching. Have a lovely week.

Melanie xxx

Ta-Da

It's taken a while but I have eventually finished my Granny Stripe blanket from Attic 24 

I bought the wool pack from Yarndale 2014 and started it in the October, so it has been a long project. I wanted it for my bed so it was rather large. I love it now it's done and I've bought the Cozy Stripe wool pack so that is next for the hook!

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I haven't done any sewing at all this year yet.
I'll have to remedy that but I'm having trouble deciding on my next project. 

I think I'm going to finish a Valentine quilt while I decide what to do. I've had it on the go for umpteen years, so it's about time I finished it. As far as I can remember it just needs backing and quilting, but I could be wrong! I'll go and dig it out tomorrow and see what needs doing.

Happy Stitching
Melanie xxxx

Swap Roundup

Here are a couple more Christmas swaps I participated in.
I was partnered with Maria for the Send us your Christmas Swap.

She sent me lots of lovely gifts

Received

Sent

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I was also her secret #StitchingSanta Swap partner and sent her these goodies.

 And received these from Sally

Thanks for being fabulous swap partners.

Melanie xxx

Santa Sack Swap 2015

The lovely Cheryll hosted her annual Santa Sack Swap and I was partnered up with Tracy and she really spoiled me.

 This is what I sent in her sack.

Thanks ladies for a great swap.

Melanie xxx