Wednesday, 29 August 2018

WOYWW.....

Here we are again at our Wednesday catch up with our creative friends around the world.....if you want to find out more then just drop over to Julia's at The Stamping Ground and why not join in the fun?  Warning....it is addictive :-)

On my desk today is...


I'm making a lap quilt for my cousin who is now in a care home.  I thought it would be my way of giving her a hug on a daily basis and wrapping her in a little of Annie's love.  I just love these fabrics....I think you may have happy memories of them too Ellie.
I've got as far as cutting out the squares but have been unable to make any more progress because of this....



I've had a steady flow of time consuming jobs to do ...
  • A Bridesmaid's dress to alter
  • An evening dress to shorten and re bead....15 rows with either 8 large beads or 18 small beads in each row!
  • A pair of waterproof lined country gent crop trousers to put a new zip in....job and a half!
I still have three pair of trousers to shorten so that's what I will be doing this morning but I also have many Memory bears coming in to make this week / next week.....it keeps me out of mischief [nearly!!].

So that's what I'm up to this week.  I must apologise for not getting round to everyone who left me messages last week....life just got in the way of fun.  I hope to do better this week.
Hugs,
Annie x
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21 comments:

  1. Helen29 August 2018 at 07:27

    the idea of your quilt for your cousin giving her a hug... you sound like you have a very busy week ahead! Helen #1

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  2. Helen29 August 2018 at 07:27

    sorry missed "love" off the start of that sentence!

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  3. Twiglet29 August 2018 at 08:34

    Wow - Annie - a busy week there! The quilt is a perfect idea. She will love it. xx Jo

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  4. glitterandglue29 August 2018 at 09:01

    Morning Annie. What a lovely idea - I'm sure she will appreciate it. Oh my goodness - what an amazing mix of jobs - you sure you have time for LA next week???
    Take care, girl. God bless.
    Margaret #2

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  5. Neet29 August 2018 at 09:09

    Good to be busy, it keeps the bailiffs at bay.
    What a lovely way to describe the little quilt - a way to have a hug from you each day. The most perfect gift anyone could give. Warmed my heart to read that.
    Hugs, Neet 4 xx

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  6. Lunch Lady Jan29 August 2018 at 09:22

    Aww, that's such a lovely idea to mak that quilt for your cousin, the colours are very pretty and fresh - perfect for cheering someone up! You're busy as ever, that beaded dress alteration sounded tricky - you're a braver woman than me!
    Hugs LLJ 10 xxx

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  7. Anne29 August 2018 at 09:34

    Gosh Annie you are so busy - as always it seems. That is a lovely idea for your cousin.
    The alterations sound a lot of tricky work- I wouldn't enjoy that at all. Take care. Anne x #15

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  8. Sylvia/LittleTreasures29 August 2018 at 09:43

    Good Morning, I seem to be doing every other week visiting. Not how I like it but... it happens. Your last weeks desk was over the top with fun things. Glad you got the bead thing under control. I had similar when I was sorting jewelry, bigger pieces but 4 different containers dropped and re sorted themselves. Oh the quilt will be so much enjoyed. Pretty cheerful colors. Have a happy WOYWW kind of day.

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  9. Catriona29 August 2018 at 09:49

    Lovely fabrics for the quilt. You are a very busy stitcher this week. I cannot begin to imagine the work an the beaded dress! Happy sewing.

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  10. Sarah Brennan29 August 2018 at 10:18

    Busy, busy, busy as usual Annie. Hope you do get a chance to finish off the quilt for your cousin. Hope to see you at the crop. Sarah #18

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  11. shazsilverwolf29 August 2018 at 11:03

    Hi Annie, what a busy time you are having! Those sewing jobs sound like a lot of time will be consumed! Looking forward to seeing you again next week. I'd made a mistake in my post, we are staying at the Travelodge, not the Premier! Idiot, I am. LOL Have a lovely week,Hugs, Shaz #6 XxX

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  12. Ellie29 August 2018 at 13:24

    Hey Annie! Wow you are so busy with your jobs list :) that's a beautiful lap quilt. Happy woyww
    Ellie #26

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  13. Felix the Crafty Cat29 August 2018 at 16:34

    That is going to be a lovely gift which I am sure your cousin will treasure. I would put her name on it too just in case someone else takes a fancy to it. Have a great week and happy woyww, Angela x9x

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  14. Caro29 August 2018 at 18:36

    I love the idea of the quilt giving your cousin a hug every day and those fabrics are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. Caro x (#35)

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  15. Elizabeth29 August 2018 at 19:39

    Hi Annie, I couldn't join in today - we've been ferrying my niece to and from the hospital - but I just had to see what you have been up to. Those fabrics are perfect for the quilt you are making and I'm sure they will feel exactly like a hug from you for your cousin. Hugs, Ellie xx

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  16. Frayed Round The Edges29 August 2018 at 21:07

    lovely fabric choice for the quilt. My admiration for all your alterations, I hate doing them. Karen 21

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  17. Heather M29 August 2018 at 21:53

    Hi Annie, the quilt is a lovely idea. I'm sure your cousin will love it. You certainly have been busy - such a lot of work to complete! Have a lovely week Heather x #11

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  18. Dorlene Durham29 August 2018 at 23:58

    Boy, you are busy! The lap quilt is such a great idea and one your cousin is sure to love. Have a great week.

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  19. Dotty Jo30 August 2018 at 10:47

    I love the idea of giving someone a hug every day! She'll love that quilt! TFS, Jo x #36

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  20. Carmen 30 August 2018 at 15:13

    I love the idea of a hug from you while you are not there. It looks like it's going to be a beautiful and heartfelt gift. I'm wishing you lots of speedy sewing so you can get back to it.

    Carmen x #39

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  21. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations2 September 2018 at 22:28

    That really is a lovely way of giving a hug Annie, can not wait to see your completed lap quilt. Looks like you have been very busy again with your alterations, the re-beading sounds fun.
    Thanks for sharing WOYWW, sorry i'm late Tracey #8

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