Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Moving Along...

I've been working on some Christmas project lately...scrappy strippy Christmas tree ornaments (I plan to add some bead garland to them to make them a bit more interesting) and my Dear Jane block ornaments for the pay it forward swap!
If you are on my pay it forward swap list and would prefer a tree ornament instead, let me know...

I managed to finish one of each ornament... my hand applique and quilting aren't perfect, but that just makes them have more character, right?? I hope my swappers and friends like them !

I also got some more blocks done on the ocean waves in my "spare time", lol.
And a hat for my dad for Christmas, got to love that knitting ring being able to do a hat in a few hours!!

We bought a "new" used car this week, a Citroen Xsara Picasso mini van...yup a proper momma shuttling car, lol! No more foggy window fiascos, cars that stop running in the rain (which we seem to get a lot here in Ireland, hehe). Might help with all the suitcases and boxes that I plan to return with from the States (we have4 full fares = 8 suitcases allowance, lol, not that we'll use all of that!)

Can't wait to get to Oregon, not looking forward to the long trip with 2 and 4 year olds and the 8 hour time difference adjustment, but can't wait for the visiting, shopping, food, lol!!

12 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Have a great holiday! Love the little tree ornaments - very cute and the DJ blocks are cute too :-)

9:28 AM  
Blogger Hedgehog said...

What a productive post!!

9:47 AM  
Blogger May Britt said...

Love your little trees. What a great idea.

10:09 AM  
Blogger Forgetmenot said...

Your tree ornaments look like fun and I'd love one for my swop item. Could I have your address so I can send you something in return? Ooh, and just think of all the fabric you'll be able to squeeze into all those suitcases! Elizabeth

11:35 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness you've been busy! Love the little trees - what a cute idea! Doesn't sound like you've started to pack yet - I think that's what I'd be worried about since you are packing for 3 or maybe 4. Looking forward to Saturday!

Patti

PS For some reason Blogger isn't letting me sign in - I KNOW I'm putting in the right password but it says I'm not!

1:37 PM  
Blogger quiltpixie said...

looks like you've been very busy. Your ornaments and are wonderful. A bead garland will finish them right up :-)

1:56 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hope you have a safe journey and enjoy being 'home' for Christmas. I like the blocks.

3:15 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I hope your trip to Oregon is fantastic! Your little trees are so cute. Did you say you did that hat in a few hours??

Judy L.

12:28 AM  
Blogger Hanne said...

You have really been busy :-) Lovely gifts you have in the making.

11:51 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

great catching up on your doings-wow, have you been one busy woman! looking forward to seeing you soon.
Cher

2:15 PM  
Blogger Shellie said...

Cathi,
I've tried commenting a few times before but with no luck, then my computer caught a virus so I was off-line for a while. If you could e-mail me, I'd prefer to send my address through e-mail. Thanks.

I hope you have a Merry Christmas with your family. Too bad we couldn't meet up.

5:36 PM  
Blogger Shellie said...

Oops! I forgot to give you e-mail address. It's shellies34@hotmail.com. The ornaments you made look amazing.
I hope you're having a good vacation.

5:48 PM  

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