Friday, 7 February 2014

And I'm Getting My Happy Space Back

You may recall my happy space that I posted about at the beginning of January. The space that involved my sewing desk, my fabric and my computer. Well, the computer has rejoined my space. Funny thing that, as they told me it would be ten working days which gave them until today to return it to me. In fact I got it back Wednesday (I only found the time to set it up again today). The thing is last week I got an email from the repair centre telling me that it would take up to fifteen working days from that date. WTF! I don't think so. I sent them a pithy (but polite) email in reply, and lo and behold my computer was fixed the next day. It just took them five days to then return it to me. Well, better than fifteen I suppose. All is well that ends well, one can but hope.

I am also happy to say that the HST quilt it finished. As is a matching cushion, as I had enough leftover to make one. And another cushion too, that I can't show you. Sorry!


I am also happy because more Oakshott have entered the building. Have you seen the new Colourshott range? Here is some of the colours available -


Aren't those totally lush? I need to make something with these but it is another project I can't show you so instead of taunting you with sneak peeks this is the last time you will see these Oakshotts of mine until they are a completed project.

And it is time I made things I could show you. So I thought the first thing on the list should be something to giveway, because (a) you have all been so supportive of the HSTs despite never actually properly seeing the project, (b) this here blog turned three this week, (c) I haven't done a giveaway in ages, and (d) to celebrate the fun of being featured in Love Quilting & Patchwork.

Therefore the next thing you see finished on this blog will be for one of you. Stay tuned. First I've got to make it.

Susan
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27 comments:

  1. Gertie Pye7 February 2014 at 16:28

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  2. Gertie Pye7 February 2014 at 16:36

    Really tempted by the new Colourshotts. Looking forward to seeing what you make out of them!

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  3. QuiltCandy7 February 2014 at 16:50

    Love the sneak peeks. Would I be right in thinking it's for another issue of LP Mag? That would be so exciting! Glad to hear your PC is mended and back in your happy place. You must have been very unhappy without it lol!

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  4. Di7 February 2014 at 17:29

    I am glad that you have your happy space back and fully functional again. You are busy with your (exciting) secret sewing. Di x

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  5. Archie The Wonder Dog7 February 2014 at 18:20

    It must be wonderful to have your happy space fully functioning again! The Oakshotts are delightful and I can't wait to see what you're going to turn them into!

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  6. Julie7 February 2014 at 19:40

    I am loving all the vibrant colours in this post. Yay for finally getting your computer back.

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  7. Katy Cameron7 February 2014 at 20:28

    Yay, glad you have a working 'puter again, and it only took one tripped employee... ;o)

    Lots of pretty colours there

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  8. Catherine7 February 2014 at 20:59

    Those oaksotts look yummy. look forward to seeing what you make with them.

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  9. Mrs Flying Blind...7 February 2014 at 21:16

    Have you got a brown fabric mountain going on there??
    Yay for the return of modern tech xxx

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  10. Kay7 February 2014 at 21:21

    Happy three!! I really like the red oakshott fabric on the right, not the bottom but the one above it, so pretty. I haven't tried any of their fabric yet, but there will be a first time soon.

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  11. diegoagogo7 February 2014 at 21:22

    See, now you have Celebrity Star Quilter status you can't show us anything anymore!! Whhaaaaahhhhh!!

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  12. Jenny L7 February 2014 at 22:21

    Three cheers for the happy space and the beautiful Oakshott cottons are well, just beautiful. Have followed you for a few months now and really enjoy listening (reading) to you talking about your projects and your lovely girls too.

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  13. heart of charnwood7 February 2014 at 22:27

    Looking fab, and yes, we do deserve a giveaway for our patience! ;o). Glad your computer made it back, better bloomin' work or you'll be giving them another piece of your mind no doubt. And no additional comment required to Mrs FB comment above, seems i'm not your only colour blind friend!!!

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  14. Leanne7 February 2014 at 23:26

    I'm glad you have the big project done and the computer sorted, hopefully that sets you up for a wonderful weekend. I love the Oakshotts you picked out.

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  15. helenjean@midgetgemquilts7 February 2014 at 23:38

    Glad you got your computer back, now our family computer has the blue screen of death and is in reboot again and again land. Is it true that as one computer is fixed another breaks down?

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  16. Sarah7 February 2014 at 23:55

    Hooray for happy spaces, finished projects and blogiversaries!!

    Have a good weekend chick!

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  17. DeborahGun8 February 2014 at 03:15

    beautiful oakshotts and yay for happy spaces :)

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  18. Salley8 February 2014 at 04:08

    I hope you aren't reading my comment . . . . it means you arent sewing . . . . or having champagne for your Anniversary!
    Congratulations! . . . have so loved seeing all your cleverness and getting day-long smiles from your stories.

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  19. Marg8 February 2014 at 05:01

    So pleased to hear you have your computer back. At least it gave you lots more time to sew while it was away.
    Looking forward (eventually) to see what lusciousness you have in store for the Oakshott.

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  20. Charlotte8 February 2014 at 09:54

    hooray for working computers!

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  21. Claire8 February 2014 at 10:00

    Love those colours and I can't wait to see what you make with it all. Glad your computer is back and working!

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  22. Shay8 February 2014 at 19:35

    Im getting closer and closer to actually getting my butt online to buy some of that Oakshott...they should be paying you a commission!

    So glad to hear you have your computer back and functioning again.

    Ive enjoyed the sneak peeks - you do appear to be working on some top secret stuff!

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  23. Cindy Sharp8 February 2014 at 22:42

    Those fabrics are beautiful.

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  24. Two Wednesdays8 February 2014 at 23:16

    Those fabrics are indeed gorgeous - and CONGRATULATIONS on being in Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine- I love the cushion, and although sadly I don't own any Heather Ross I think I may be hunting out fabrics in my stash to fussy cut to make my own (non Heather Ross)version.

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  25. Sarah Lou9 February 2014 at 23:49

    Looking forward to seeing the full thing, these sneaky peeks are intriguing!

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  26. Cindy10 February 2014 at 13:08

    Indeed you are re-gaining your happiness! Yippee for things looking up! The colors in this post are so gorgeous. You even make brown look good! xx

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  27. Cille11 February 2014 at 17:04

    Good to hear things are going better. Not having a PC is like not having an arm, right ? Next fabric I buy will be Oakshoot. It must be magical because people always lightens up when they talk about it.

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