The challenge that we had for this meeting was to make a Christmas Stocking (using the fabrics and notions supplied), adding your own fabric, design of your choice etc. The object was to get 50 stockings made, so they could then be handed over to our local community newspaper to encourage local businesses to "fill" the stockings - then these stocking will be given to the childrens ward at Hutt Hospital to bring a little cheer... here is my stocking - the gingerbread man is the back, and 'joy' is the front. I was not lucky enough to win any prizes, though was great satisfaction knowing that my stocking may bring a smile to some little or even big child on Christmas morning.
It brings back memories of when I was 9 years old and spent my Christmas in Wellington Hospital with my left leg in traction, and both collar bones strapped up, had been in a car accident (in the November, was away on a day trip with family friends, accident happened on the way home). My dad was a volunteer fireman for Upper Hutt Fire Brigade, at that time, and he arranged for "Father Christmas" to come visit me and the other children in the ward along with the other firemen from his station - it is such a wonderful memory...
I have also done a little more work on the baby quilt... after visiting the "baby-to-be's" room, I realised I was a little off in my colour choice - a little too bright! I noticed a picture on the wall that the mum-to-be had painted of a dragonfly in neutral colours, so while she went and made us a cuppa - I snuck back into the baby-to-be's room to take a picture on my cellphone. I got Kait to draw up the picture for me this morning - and then I got busy with the visofix and fabric... since this photo I've started blanket stitching the dragonflies in a multi-coloured brown cotton - they are looking so cute, and have toned down the quilt really well...
The weather this weekend has been absolutely beautiful, summer is finally here... great for the soul to feel the warmth on your skin (with SP30+ coated on first of course)...
Have a fantastic week, no updates on the job front - had 4 good interviews with agencies on Friday to register my CV = so it's a case now of keeping the eyes and ears open for any opportunities...
Hugs
Sunday went with a friend and youngest DD to the Eastbourne Fair - first time I've been - wasn't really what I was expecting so a little disappointed - though they had lots and lots of people around so hopefully all the stall holders made good sales.
Have decided to crank up the effort in finding a new job - have been in denial for quite awhile as I love where I am, however the current economy and the current climate of the company has
Next is a photo progress of my hands (please scroll down fast to skip the pictures if you get a little squirmish).
Here is a beautiful sunset we had last week - the moon was gorgeous - sorry for the quality of the pic - though trust me - it was beautiful...
I got Beck's to lift up my sewing machine back onto the sewing table (in reality our dining room table), look at the state of my table - total chaos... did a tiny bit of mending on the machine on Saturday and hands were great :) The emu lotion you see on my sewing machine (hmm I know not an ideal place to have it!!) my dear sis found this in The Warehouse in Oamaru - at a bargin price - and it is excellent - its called Emu Oil Cream by Enya Skincare.
Have started back on some small handwork projects - here are a couple of felt xmas decorations that I'm trying to complete...
It is scary to think how fast Christmas is approaching, and my christmas cards have yet to be written, the shopping list to be thought of and created, let alone finish all the UFO's that are intended christmas gifts....
