Friday 14 December 2012

Santa's Little Helper

Head down, machine purring rumbling along. Working away at that list. And making progress.

More crochet star bunting.


Number one tote.

Stof grey linen, pale grey lining.
Loulouthi flower. Deliberately wonky quilting.

Number two tote.

Kona Coal with grey lining.
Red scraps. Heavy quilting.

Number three tote.

Elephants with navy Stof linen.
Natural cotton lining.
Straight line quilting.
I am trying to tailor these to the likes of each individual they are intended for. Hope I am getting it right. I like the elephants the best, but this is about others not me.

If this was a marathon I would be around the halfway mark. But this is not a marathon. I don't do marathons. Short legs and big boobs make the very thought ridiculous. But I digress (as Rhonda would say). I have more totes to make, and several other items. So back to the machine this little elf goes.

Susan

29 comments:

  1. Those are wonderful totes, and I love the stars too.

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  2. I am in awe of your Christmas output. Are you sure you haven't got some of Santa's elves there helping you?
    Lovely work.

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  3. they look fab (and I like the elephants best too!)

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  4. Those totes are amazing... I'm totally (sorry.... couldn't help it!) in love with the elephants!

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  5. The totes are gorgeous. I am not sure which is my favourite! Love the bunting too.

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  6. Imagining you in your pixie hat Susan! Glad Santa has you on his side - you are doing great!

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  7. lol, you've got me giggling now, I can see you head bent forward, machine smoking rushing fabrics through. I love the elephant tote...Don't work too hard :)

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  8. I love the totes and the stars! I hope you're managing to get some proper rest breaks...and plenty of chocolate ;o)

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  9. Has Santa got you sewing all his stuff? Chocolate is what keeps you sewing...we are into the Roses...the best ones are gone already!

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  10. Thats some intensive quilting! You must have been at it for HOURS... They're awffy lovely tho :-) Well done. x

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  11. Your totes are goregous. I can't decide which one is my favorite. You have been very productive I'm amazed.

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  12. You are whizzing up some beautiful totes there. I am sure that they will be well received. Frantic sewing seems to be catching. Di x

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  13. Love the totes, I like the middle one best. Not bragging (yes I am) all my gifts are done and received.... as they are all overseas I didn't have much choice. Had to eat one tin of chocolates though just to keep me going! Hugs

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  14. I love the reds and grey - very posh! Your stars are delightful!!!
    Thanks for the chuckle.

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  15. All fantastic, well done, as they say, you're on a roll! don't be tempted to eat it! ; ).

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  16. What really lovely work Susan, I don't know where you get the stamina to do all this. x

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  17. #1 tote is cute, #2 tote is amazing and #3 tote perfect. Well done

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  18. I can positively see your nose getting worn away by that grindstone! Love all the dense quilting

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  19. Ah the running analogy! Love the crochet garland and each tote has its charm. My favourite is the elephants too!

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  20. Love those totes, you have been busy

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  21. Love the star bunting and the totes are beautiful - the elephant one is definitely my favourite:)

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  22. Dont forget to give your machine some love and encouragement every now and then. Smile at your slave! The goodies look amazing.

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  23. Wow are you getting any rest time? Love the totes, they look fabulous. The stars are really cute. I should have made some this year.

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  24. Gorgeous - I loved seeing all you've been making!
    BTW short legs never stopped anyone from running a marathon!!! (The boobs might get in the way a bit though!)

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  25. oohh i love the elephants too! great totes!

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  26. Loving those totes, esp the last one! I love elephants too! Jxo

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  27. Such fantastic looking totes Susan! My fave is #2 because if the straight line quilting!

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