Some random finishes

 Just need to record these finishes while I remember!

A cosy knit, made from mostly op shopped wool.

The Dogs in Sweaters block has become...

 a pillowcase.

And a Christmas Mug Rug!

I think my grandsons will love this!

Have you started your Christmas sewing yet?

Happy days!

SUZ

Progressing!

Eli is certainly growing....

beautifully!

I tested a Halloween block for Nadra....

for her new Creepy Critters quilt pattern.

And have been working on my 

Chuck Nohara blocks...

This one still needs to be stitched...

I'm still contemplating the best way to tackle it?

And I finally got these 'mug rugs' out of the

 WIPs pile!

Have you worked on something fun this week?

Happy days!

SUZ

Rescuing Orphans....

Orphan blocks, in fact!

As my working year comes to a close, I find myself 

tidying my sewing space.

I found these two 'sample' blocks from previous 

projects,

And decided to 'make something of them'!

I've also wanted to improve my FMQ skills,

since winning this...

in Cindy's giveaway!

So after some extensive practise,

I quilted this one with 'pebbles',

or maybe snow?

A candle mat,

and a mug rug!

Linking up with Scraptastic Tuesday,

because even the bindings were scraps 

from previous projects!

How is your Christmas sewing going?

Happy sewing!

SUZ

A Last Minute Gift...

Last minute because today is my last 'official' day of 

school til February!

 (Happy dance....)

And when one of my dear friends gifted me this pretty 

fabric,

(hopefully enough to make a blouse),

I made something in return....

A mug rug!

I started with 1.5 " squares.....

And backed it with this piece of Liberty!

My colour choice was inspired by...

the mug I bought first!

I love the low volume feel of this...

I hope she loves it as much as I do!

On a side note, thank you to all my followers for 

voting for me for the Travellin Pic Stitch Bloghop....

I won the Australasian section!

In celebration I will be having a   g.v..w.y   soon!

Happy days!

SUZ

Feeling Special!

I have just participated in THE best swap ever!

The Christmas Mug Rug Swap on Flick'r.

This one ran a little differently, in that we knew, from the very beginning, who 

our partner was.

We were only allowed to post 'sneak peaks'.

So far my partner Julie has only seen this....

But today I received this....

And these are just the extras!

Fabric, stickers tags, ribbon!  

And not just one mug rug.....

...beautifully free-pieced and quilted!

But two!!!

Look at this cute little red Christmas bike carrying a Christmas Tree!

With its pretty spot flange and swirled quilting!

Didn't Julie 'read' me well?

And here are the backs....

as pretty as the fronts!

These beauties are too lovely to spoil with tea or coffee stains!

They will be a highlight of my Christmas decorating!

I am indeed feeling very special today!  

Thank you Julie!


Check out her lovely work over here...

Happy days!

SUZ

It's in the Mail!

My Christmas Table Runner is on its way...

to the other side of the world!

With a little tree decoration to go with it.

The Christmas Mug Rug is also in the mail - to Julie in the United States!

This is the back...I don't want to spoil the surprise too much!

I have spent a little time making some other Christmas decorations too.....

And finally a couple of shots of my FW blocks all together..

32 in all!

I'm hoping to start quilting either my "Pies and Tarts" quilt or

the "Cool Change" baby quilt next week!

Stay tuned!

Linking up with Lee @ Freshly Pieced for WIPS Wednesday!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Touching base!

Life has taken over this week..

So not much to share....

I'm calling this 'finished' because I don't think I have time to do more before 

mail day....

I hope my secret partner, across the seas, likes it as much as I do!

And because my partner for this swap is NOT a secret...

this is all I can share with you for the moment!

(Are you hoping for more, Julie!?)

I hope to show you a little bit more....

soon!

I am really pleased with how this is working out!

Finally, this bowl of prettiness has put some sunshine in my rather dreary,

work laden,

"sniffle" ridden week!

Thank you Mary...

I still have plenty.....

You see, I'm not very good at sharing!

Happy days!

SUZ

Bits and Pieces....

Little bits of time = little pieces of sewing!

Another peg bag.....

which, I think, could also be a handy apron on cleaning day?

And....

a cute little hexagonal mug rug!

I had to 'wing' making this when I forgot whose I had seen it on!  Sorry!

I had great fun making this....

a view of the back...

 quilting it with my new Aurifil thread and adding one of my little labels!

(shhh...these are destined for a giveaway soon!)

And a good mail day ....

has me dreaming of rainbows!

Three of my favourites!

What are you working on?

Happy days indeed!

SUZ

Winging their Way....

I have made a mug rug...

and a tissue cosy....

for a friend....

They should be there by now....

I hope she likes them!

Happy Sewing!

SUZ