My November item

for Amanda's Christmas in July Challenge is done. I made a very simple Pinwheel table runner from fabrics that I had in my stash which was my challenge to myself throughout the 6 mths. They really are getting a bit outdated now, but I am happy to have finally used a little bit of them up.
The runner was fun to make as I tried out something new to me, well actually two things.
I haven't done  lot of HST's but decided to try out this Tutorial and it works brilliantly, and for the other new to me technique I just had to try out this clever idea Here, really love how this works and will definitely be using this method on a quilt in the future. Can you see the cute little bit of piping in the binding? Click on the pic to make it bigger.
Don't you just love the www with all these great tutorials out there.

Thanks Amanda for hosting the challenge, it has been so much fun.

Well that's all folks, onto other things now, I have lots of projects planned for in the New Year, but before that happens I am looking forward to having our DGD and our DS and family arriving soon to stay with us for some family time over the Christmas period.

hugs,

Diana

Awww we only have one more

Christmas Challenge to do before all the fun is over, this month I made some star coasters to co-ordinate with my runner and table centre, quick and easy but will come in handy when we get the wine glasses out for a Christmas drink, well I guess we could use them for a cuppa as well, lol.

Will now need to put the thinking cap on for the last month's challenge...... Mmm now what else can I make that will fit in with all the other bits, oh I think I have an idea forming but I best go check out  Amanda's blog to make sure I am within the criteria for the month.

Twinkle is her name

and she is my entrant for September in Amanda's Christmas Challenge, click here if you want to see the other clever ladies entrants.

Taking photo's at night doesn't do the subject justice with the shadows but she looks pretty cute in the real, hubby reckons she is modeled on our youngest DGD, there is a bit of resemblance don't you think.

hugs Diana

Beginning to wonder

if I will ever find the Inspiration to turn this into something that will resemble a Christmas doll. What do YOU think, is it possible?
hugs
Diana

Okay first one down

five more to go. This little tree deco is what I whipped up for the first item in Amanda's Christmas Challenge, I finally got to play with those hexagon templates I bought last Nov, now just need to get a couple more made before the end of the month.

If you are interested in making some of these up for your tree or a gift for friend, hop on over to here and you'll find the instructions. 

Naomi from Crafty Owl made me one last Christmas with my name embroidered on it, isn't it sweet.

Next on the list is a Placemat or Table Runner, best go check out all those patterns that are taking over my sewing room.

hugs

Diana

Did you know

that there is only 200 days till Christmas, scary hey!!. Well I've decided to get in early with making a few Christmas gifts this year by joining Amanda's Christmas Challenge over at http://amanda-lotshappening.blogspot.com/ she has provided me with the perfect motivation to get some done and dusted instead of leaving them till the last moment.
Amanda's Christmas Challenge will run through till December, pop on over to her Blog and check it out, it's stress free and has yummy prizes on offer as well.
Now if only I can dig out my Christmas stash box that is tucked away under heaps of other stuff and track down where I put my Christmas patterns I will be set to make a start tomorrow on this months challenge...........wish me luck, would love to win this months prize from Khris's Oztion Shop "The Fabric Cafe", she has such yummy fabrics.

hugs

Diana