Handmade for Christmas.

Over the past year with the help of my friend Kirsty, I have really enjoyed rediscovering my love of sewing( like I need another hobby!!!). In years gone by I've made simple clothes for me & the boys, blinds, curtains, cushion covers, fancy dress & nativity costumes...

Now I'm trying my hand at quilting & after some success with one for Harriets room, I planned two more with Christmas in mind.

This one is for our lounge. For snuggling with my girl over the holidays & watching Xmas movies...It's the biggest I've attempted & I've learnt a lot during it's construction.

This is a Christmas gift for my Mum -in-law with a fleecy back to keep her extra cosy in the cold weather.

The fabric used is Moda Joy.

I have sewn quite a few more Christmas gifts this year but will have to wait to share them when they have been opened;)

Sheena x

Last minute cards to make.

For our card challenge on the Scrapology blog this month we just had to have Christmas cards, as it's still not too late to make a few for your nearest & dearest x

This is mine :)

The background was embossed using a folder then highlighted with some Buff-it from Pinflair to enhance the wording.

The bauble was made by cutting 2 decoration shapes using a Sizzix die from music paper. Then sewing them together & lightly stuffing the centre with toy filler to give it dimension.

Hope you like it. Hop on over to our blog to see loads of other Christmas card examples x

Sheena x 

Let him eat cake!

Today we would like to wish our eldest Son Daniel a very happy 19th birthday xxx

The years have just flown by & in that time we have both changed!

The best way to celebrate is with homemade cake & Dan chose this design of pigs in mud for me to make :) It's real tasty too x

So have a great day Son full of laughter & surprises x love you lots xxx

Sheena x