Well, quite obviously I haven't been abducted by aliens because here I am writing a blog post. I was at a loss what to use as a title for today's post so opted for the completely absurd. Because it has been a busy old weekend and there isn't a lot to report round here. All the sewing stuff had to be put away as we had guests for Sunday dinner today. I even (sob!) hoovered and tidied.
What I can tell you is my orange thread has arrived so normal service can resume on the quilting front tomorrow and soon - I hope - Singing for the Blues will be another finish for 2013.
My creative eldest, Helen, made me a quilted basket to her own design, telling me it was to put all my things in when everything had to be put away (like today). Then I wouldn't be stomping around, cursing, when I couldn't find anything when I brought it all back out again. Okay, those are my words, not hers. Hers were ever so nice, along the lines of 'I made you something, Mummy, for you to keep your things in.' I interpreted much more meaning into it than might have been intended. The basket is lovely though, and so nice to see that she can make her own binding, finishing it by hand. My help was not asked for at any point in the creation of this. Bless, that does make me ever so happy.
Finally, I got some lovely post from a fabulous friend. She had a box and card bobbins sent to me so I could organise my embroidery threads. I used to use my embroidery threads quite often, until the girls got involved as well and all my threads seemed to turn into one big tangled heap. So now I have no excuse, as pretty soon I will have them in exemplary order. I just have to track them all down. Give a child a thread and she'll bugger off with the whole darn lot. And, as I discovered in one child's bedroom in my search, she will think that embroidery threads are ideal for crocheting with. Which may explain why they have been expressly forbidden to touch my perle cottons.
Susan
I had to clear away too today grrrr. Helen is amazing - how sweet is that of her and her fabric basket is adorable!! Clearly Sarah is absolutley adorable too but then I knew that already :-) Look forward to seeing more quilting progress tomorrow. Oh and glad you haven't been abducted by aliens but then you never know in your neck of the woods...
ReplyDeleteOh like mother like daughter, (poor Helen!), she did brilliantly, and hurrah for tidy threads xxx
ReplyDeleteI hate it when I have to clear all my sewing away for guests. You almost feel like telling them not to come, or do they mind eating off their laps in the lounge!
ReplyDeleteThat basket is gorgeous. How sweet your daughter is to make something for you off her own bat - just because she felt like it.
I love that orange thread on the blue fabric, it is yummy. Can't wait to see it move on a bit more to get a view of the whole project.
Awesome job Helen!!! And I really like that embroidery thread system - I need to look into that.
ReplyDeleteHelen did a fab job on that basket!
ReplyDeleteGreat basket, with such talent Helen can enter the next swap. Quick tip with the card things.....don't wind your thread on too tightly.....keep it loose ishhh
ReplyDeleteClever Helen, what a wonderful make.
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on the hoovering, above and beyond!
Great basket from you daughter...nice that she is interested enough to do that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely basket you got! She is really talented and had the best teacher!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been lucky, all those presents, and a very talented young lady that she can do all of that without your help! Good Luck with the quilting tomorrow : )
ReplyDeletewow - I am well impressed by that basket! It's fab :-)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Helen!
ReplyDeleteThe thread has been abducted by aliens quite clearly not by children who make things for their mum nor Emily! Unless J has taken up stitching??
Excellent job by Helen, how lovely of her to make you something
ReplyDeleteI would believe the abducted by aliens thing... :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive and beautiful basket - way to go Helen! I was thinking your broadband connection from outer space was great but am so glad that you are still with us on the wet planet!
ReplyDeleteThe apple doesn't fall far from the tree in your house ;)
ReplyDeleteWay to sew, Helen!
What fun to share the same passion.
Glad to read that you hadn't been snatched and probed!
Blimey, Helen does binding and everything! I'm impressed! Hope you can reclaim some threads... lol
ReplyDeleteI see a theme here of organization .. do you think that perhaps there are aliens at work?
ReplyDeleteVery impressive Helen! Binding and everything! Hope you had a chance to recover from the hoovering :) Happy thread winding :)
ReplyDeleteI hope the dinner was lovely, and Helen is the sweetest. She realized something you needed and then just made it herself. Even if she does make off with the embroidery threads. I bet you can get her to help you tidy them onto the lovely bobbins too.
ReplyDeleteHee hee, it's a sad state of affairs when the kids start cleaning up mummy's messes ;o) Still, at least she wasn't touching your bottle stash :oD Happy detangling!
ReplyDeleteI think those who love you might be trying to tell you something!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing little basket, you must be so proud of her, my stash is also put away for decorating.
ReplyDeleteHelen has done a brilliant job on the basket. Be a proud Mama as you have taught her well. Di x
ReplyDeleteCould you rent out that young Helen please . . . what a binding . . . what a tub! Be careful those Aliens don't whisk her away :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely basket! Looking forward to seeing you blues quilt :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of Helen to make you a present. The basket is great! She's clever to work that out and bind it herself, and she's still only 12 or so isn't she? My threads are all sorted on cards, but I have so many they didn't fit in those little craft boxes. I had to go to a hardware shop and buy something similar that's for nuts and bolts and screws etc. it's much more suitable! A fishing tackle box would be good too ...
ReplyDeleteHelen did an amazing job with that basket and it's such a thoughtful thing for her to make! Sarah's a gem (but we all know that!) and I think you'll find the cards and box really useful, I love mine! Can't wait to see the quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour thread box and bobbins is exactly what my friend is looking for. Any idea where your friend got it? I have one, but it is 30+ years old, exactly the same, but I can't find one anywhere.
ReplyDeleteHelen is uber talented. That I would never guess a child made that. She has made her mama proud, I'm sure.
I can't wait to see your quilt! Pretty pretty! How sweet is your Helen?
ReplyDeleteHelen certainly is a chip off the old block. I bet you had tears in your eyes?
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