I would like to thank all cuties for comments and flowers on my projects for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes. I would like to tell a lovely story told to us at the Launch a couple of months back. A lady was watching a little girl unpack h
Bunny Bags for the Christmas Shoe Boxes. These were a free design from Golden Needle last Easter. I have added 4 or 5 3d cards to each one as a little surprise for the children. There were lots of these here on Projects back at Easter time.
Little purses to go in the Christmas Shoe Boxes. These are from Embroidery Garden. Sew up very quickly. I have made coordinating bracelets to go in each one. I made a total of 25 of these. I sure hope the little girls love them.
More Bear Pencils for the Shoe Boxes. I have made 75 of these this year. I have just come from the drop off point and the ladies there really loved them. They say they need a embroidery machine now and was asking lots of questions. Hope the children love
I have been getting my goodies sorted for the Christmas Shoe Boxes. I have knitted 100 pairs of these mittens. I am sure the children will love them. Shirley
I was inspired by Carolyn's (Noah) Maple Leaves. Just had to give them a try. Photo 1. Was done using water soluble with the threads in between the 2 layers. I thought it looked a little plain so I hand machined the veins in. I have not washed the solub
We have had some really bad weather here in Tasmania, Australia the past week. Rain, Wind, and Snow. Photo1. Hubby waiting for his dinner (which was being cooked on the gas cooker in the Camper Van) and listening to the evening news on the battery radi
It was my Aunties 98th birthday last Saturday. She loves doing crosswords and when I saw this free design (Cannot remember where it was from) I knew I just had to embroider it out with her name and frame it. She loved it. She is in a nursing home and her
Hi Cuties. I noticed when logging in today I have a magic number of flowers. 24742. I nearly always miss by 1 or 2. Thanks Shirley
While embroidering a in the hoop purse this morning I had the misfortune to have my finger too close to the needle when I hit the up - down button on the machine. Yes you have guessed it. The needle went through the nail and through the finger. I have one
PLEASE NOTE: RECIPE HAS BEEN EDITED. STEAMED LOAVES RECIPE 2 Cups Allbran 2 Dessertspoons Golden Syrup 2 Cups of Milk Soak for 2 hours or over night ADD 2 Cups Plain Flour 2 Teaspoons Soda 1/2 Cup Walnuts (Optional
Went to make some Steamed Loaves yesterday. After having soaked the Allbran, Golden Syrup and Milk for 2 hours I proceeded to mix in the other ingredients. I thought the flour looked a bit strange. It was hard to sift and it felt grainy. Decided I would t
New scissor update: Tried out my new scissors today. Thought I had better as Dennis thinks I will not use them. They cut nice, but sill prefer my old ones. Suppose I will get used to these in time. Shirley
NEW SCISSORS I bought these pretty (Expensive) scissors yesterday. Hopefully they will replace the ones that got stuffed up when I had them sharpened. These are gingher brand. I have not tried them yet. They come with a lifetime warranty. There is only on
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY ANNETTE. I would like to wish my favourite niece a very Happy 60th Birthday. I hope you have a great evening with family and friends. Love Auntie Shirley XXX