Hi, today is my day on the 'Twas the Night' hop. If you follow my blog you will know that I haven't been posting recently. Unfortunately I have been unwell with Labyrinthitis which has made sewing a little difficult. Labyrinthitis affects your balance and the movement of the needle and the fabric has been making me very dizzy so sewing has been at a minimum. However I have been working on my Christmas projects - just very slowly.
Before I tell you about the present I received and about my projects I must thank Madame Samm for organising the hop and Marlene for being a very supportive cheerleader.
I received a lovely gift from Britt-Inger at Hill Valley Quilter from Sweden.
This beautiful bag came through the post. The fabric is fabulous and it is beautifully made. The fabric is a vintage design from about 1980 made by a Swedish fabric factory using a Swedish design. The horse on the side is a Dalecarlian horse. This is a traditional carved, painted wooden horse statuette that originally came from the Swedish province of Dalarna. It was mostly used as a toy for children but has now become a symbol of Sweden. I tried to take a photo of the inside of the bag but I couldn't get a clear picture.
Inside the bag there was chocolates. Mmmm yummy. I really enjoyed eating the chocolate and sharing it with John my husband one evening whilst we watched a film. Thank you Britt-Inger for the lovely present. I will enjoy using the bag
My Christmas project this year is making Christmas stockings.
The Stockings are big enough to hold small presents such as a mascara wand or pencils. They will be used as presents for the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. Last year I made small christmas tote bags and wanted something different this year.
The stockings are made using the pattern from the swap I did last year with Quilting gallery. The stockings I received last year looked beautiful as part of our Christmas decorations.
Still on the stocking theme I've just started knitting a stocking for Lucy's boyfriend. The stockings are an important part of our Christmas and she wants to share this tradition with her boyfriend.
I'm slowly getting back to sewing and looking forward to blogging again. I've shared the projects I'm slowly working on so now go visit the other folks posting today. There will be lots of fabulous projects to look at.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things again real soon and catching up with all you have been doing. Take care.
Love your stockings! Wishing you well my dear so that you're back in full swing soon! Can only imagine how frustrating the Labyrinthitis can be...here's to a better year for all of us!
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas stockings!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute stockings! Glad you are on the mend. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteOoo, sounds awful! I hope you are well and truly on the path to recovery now. Your stockings look good; I hope the girls appreciate them.
ReplyDeletegood day Lyndsay...hope you are getting better every day ...your gifts and stockings still very festive indeed..
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better soon. Nothing like gifts and some chocolate to help that along. Your stockings are adorable. A great git idea.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are getting better each day. It sounds good that you liked my little bag with the contents. I love your small Christmas stockings, they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger's bag is very nice; I've never seen a horse like that before. Love your little stockings...that's a great idea to make.
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger's bag is so nice, and the chocolate is a great addition lol! Your projects are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger's bag is pretty. Just love those stockings you made.
ReplyDeleteSorry you've been unwell! I hope it clears soon for you. A lovely gift you received. How fun to get sweets. And your stockings are great.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag from Britt. Great bag and stockings too. I love little stockings.... they are just great for anyone, any age.
ReplyDeleteLovely bag. The horse is very pretty. And chocolate is always good. :) The small stockings are a great idea. Nice change from little bags. Hope you feel better and enjoy your holidays. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better very soon! Your bag gift is lovely and your ideas of stockings look beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteYour gift is beautiful and I think you stocking idea is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYour stockings are so wonderful and such a thoughtful gift. I hope you feel better--nothing is worse than being dizzy all of the time. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteI love your stockings.. they are adorable. I am sorry you have been unwell but hopefully you will be much much better by Christmas morning so you can thoroughly enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteYour gift is really nice too... and chocolate is always an added bonus! :)
Cute, Lyndsey. Love the stockings.
ReplyDeleteHi Lyndsey,
ReplyDeletethe Schwedish bag you recived from Britt-Inger is great and the onde you made too!
I like the stockings too, beautiful appliques you added.
Thanks for sharing!
What a darling little tote you received. Britt-Inger does beautiful work. I love your stockings. What a great tradition to keep going !
ReplyDeleteI do so hope you are feeling better real soon! Great job with your stocking and what a delightful gift you received! Thank you for sharing today!
ReplyDeleteA great gift and the little stockings for the small gifts is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger's bag is beautiful and your stockings are just too cute! I hope you continue to feel better...it's no fun being dizzy!
ReplyDeleteYour little stockings are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThe stockings and the bag would make such a nice wrapping for a small gift. Great idea and so cute too. Your gift received is also lovely. I hope you feel better soon. I can't imagine how awful that would feel.
ReplyDeleteThe gift you received is wonderful! You little stockings look so cute! I hope that you feel better soon and are able to jump back into sewing. :)
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Fun ideas!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely gift ideas (I love stockings big enough to hold larger presents) and the goodies from Britt-Inger are so special. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you continue to feel better.
ReplyDeleteI love stockings for little gifts. It makes the whole gift feel more special. I hope you feel well enough to be able to sew soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry you haven't been feeling well, Lyndsey. Your stockings are adorable. I like putting gifts in bags or stockings to give also. I think it makes the gift more special. Thank you for sharing . Take care.
ReplyDeleteEven through your illness, your talent has shown through! Those stockings are just lovely, with all the little details! I'm hoping you get to feeling better soon, so that you can enjoy the holidays that are quickly approaching. Merry Christmas, Lyndsey!
ReplyDeleteLyndsey I'm so sorry you have been sick - but hopefully, you're on the way to mending. I adore those stockings - so very cute! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteWhat a very sweet gift to make others. The stockings are darling. Good luck with the boyfriend's stocking.
ReplyDeleteI understand getting into "stocking mode", it happens to me every year! I can feel it coming too, it will probably hit me this weekend, and the silly thing is I have no one I need to make them for, but it's going to happen! Thank you for sharing your ideas, and the gift Britt-Inger sent is lovely! So great to have the history with it.
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Nice stockings.
ReplyDeletePretty bag Britt-Inger made for you. I love all the applique details you added on the stockings, Lyndsey. I hope you feel better, take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat's better when you are sick than to receive a sweet gift like that. Britt-Inger really made a very nice bag that sends great cheer. Great stockings that will be great little gifts. I love the idea of a mascara in one. I will have to use that idea. Get well soon and I'm glad you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you are getting better - the holidays entail so much work and are difficult enough without being ill. Britt-Inger made the sweetest bag for you - the Dalecarlian horse will always remind you of her and this fun, fun hop. The bags you made last year were sweet but the new stockings are fabulous. I love how much work you put into all the embellishments!
ReplyDeleteSo loving your stockings ! Cute !!
ReplyDeleteI love your new tote from Sweden. It is adorable, and love the history. The stockings you are making are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. Happy Holidays.
What cute stockings. All projects are fun and inspirational. Thnx for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour stockings are adorable! Love the embellishments. Great gifts made and received!
ReplyDeleteThe stockings are very sweet - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the bit of history behind the horse symbol on your lovely new bag. I love your mini stockings as they are adorable! Hope you recover quickly and are back to sewing your projects in no time!
ReplyDeleteMini stockings-how cute, and what a great idea. Love the bag that Brittt-Inger sent you (and the history). Hope ou feel better soon. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable little stockings. I like the fabric and the bell attached. That was a good idea for them.
ReplyDeleteLove your stockings, great idea adding the bell. Thanks for sharing and hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThe stockings are wonderful. I really like you Christmas bag--what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThe stockings are perfect. Hope you are feeling better soon. Your bag from Sweden is wonderful! Lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteGosh...being dizzy is not fun. Hope you're feeling better soon. The bag you received is lovely. I like the stockings. the small size is fun. Great for a quick gift.
ReplyDeleteThe stockings are just lovely. The present you received is just wonderful. Hope you get to feeling better. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag you received - so pretty! Love the stockings you are making - hope you get better soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you have not been feeling well - and look at the things you're making! Such cute stockings, your Brownies are going to love them.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are felling well again soon!! Your Stockings have got to be the cutest I have ever seen!! I Love how you embellish the front!! Have a Wonderful Holiday!!
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
So sorry about your illness. I have Lupus, so know the frustration of those days that health interferes with stitching. Love that Swedish horse! Thank you for all your work to gift the Brownies, Rainbows and Guides. Happy Holidays to you.
ReplyDeleteCute little stockings and love the embroidery on them. Just adds so much to them.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, I can empathize with you in that I have Fibromyalgia which often is thought to be Lupus while trying to find a diagnosis. It can get a gal down but we keep on keepin' on as we say here in the south. Those cute stockings with the embroidery are ever so nice!!
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Your stocking are such a fun idea! Away to give a small gift item extra pizzazz!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better real soon. It is no fun when you can't do any stitching!! Cute little stockings you are making...love the touch of embroidery. Love the bag you received from Britt-Inger...one can never have enough bags. Happy Holidays!!
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