WOYWW....

 

To those that haven't recieved Christmas cards from me that normally do I'd like to say Happy Christmas to you all....the post seems to have lost a few....annoying but there's little I can do about it.

I have a few things to share with you...

I've made another School Memory bear...and the best bit is this was the secondary school I went to....the uniform was bottle green back then [including bottle green fleecy knickers!!]. 7 years in those gives you a clue why I dont like green :-)

I've also made two Memory Dogs in memory of a much loved 8 year old black labrador [hence the black ribbons around their necks].  The ears and tails are made out of parts of the dog's favourite toys....quite unique but just how my customer wanted them and we are hoping they bring comfort to the lady's autistic son.

My best friend who I have known for over 60 years [we started school together], has just had her first tiny Grandson....tiny because he was born at 32 weeks weighing just 2lb 4 ozs. I rooted out the prem baby knitting patterns I used when the twins were born and knitted a tiny cardigan.

I then made him a patchwork quilt....I love how it turned out and hope they will too....the little man is doing well so far and hopefully he will continue to do so.

I had a very special crafty time with the twins on Saturday.  We made these lovely Christmas trees....they were very proud of their finished results.

I have more cut out ready for Phoebe, Lulu and Stephen to make later in the week...I love having creative time with my  grandchildren....and it pays off because Phoebe and Lulu made their Christmas cards this year.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit this week and you all have a wonderful Christmas.  I will do my best to visit all who call in here when I get a minute.

Hugs,

Annie x

WOYWW...

 Another week has passed and we are creeping [at a very fast pace] towards Christmas.  I think everyone is getting Memory bear/characters for Christmas....and I'm making them!!

I have also shortened several pairs of trousers, replaced a few zips and even had a beautiful long navy dress to shorten this week....but mostly its been Memory bear/character making...

This was the little bear I made from the fairisle jumper that was on my desk last week...everyone likes how this one has turned out.

These were the next ones that were sat waiting to be made last week...These were for a returning customer from London who's daughter lives near me.  Her mum is spreading the word amongst her friends in London and I am to expect more orders from them after Christmas. :-)

I was then asked to make two different little Memory dogs from a dog's blanket.  The little dog had been put to sleep aged 12 years old and had been a big part of the family so there were lots of tears when deciding how she wanted these making.

The next ones I was asked to make were for another returning customer...a Memory Dog, Memory Elephant and a Memory bear...all made from a loved ones fluffy dressing gowns.

The last ones I have to share with you this week are for a family member to give in memory of their Nan who died this year...It's always special to make Memory bears when it's someone I have special memories of too.

When I get time I need to do an up to date count of all I've made because I've made so many lately and I've not managed to put their photos in my folder yet.

As you can see I have been really busy this week and I have more sewing jobs waiting on my desk for today and another bear on it's way soon too.....I think I will be ready for my Christmas break now :-)

I will do my best to pop round as many desk as I can when I can but until then I hope you're all having fun.

Hugs,

Annie x