Saturday, 2 February 2013

A fresh start

Today I took my dog Maddy for a walk, and decided I would write a blog post after what has been a difficult month, in fact I can't help but wonder where did January go?



Someone very dear to me has been through a worrying time health wise,  but hopefully  things are on the mend,  and with a few adjustments normality will resume.  (Whatever normal is)! Here are a few photos of  some crafty makes.







I made a few little notebooks for crafty thoughts, and some bunting to drape across the dresser, and added  some fabric  balls to the cake stand.


With a certain date in Febuary coming soon I made up bunting with hearts sewn on...






and some felt heart coasters.

a couple of love birds.

and some button hearts,





I made a pot holder based on an idea from a book 100 pretty little projects



One cannot have too many pretty vintage style coat hangers for your best dresses.


I am making up an order for a quilt that will be going to Australia.

fabric squares are joined up to make horizontal rows.

This quilt will be machine sewn and quilted.

I found  a tiny clump of snowdrops in the garden, and primroses are beginning to open too.  Spring is on its' way.  My favourite time of year.
I am now going over to look at the crafty makes on HandmadeMonday

Belated congratulations on the 100th post!

Hope you are all happily  engrossed in whatever you are making, thank you for reading my posts, take care,
Wendy x 
Posted by AliceAndFlorence at 09:59

33 comments:

  1. Ali2 February 2013 at 12:12

    Glad to hear things are on the better side. Your makes are beautiful. I really like the lovebirds. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
    Ali x

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  2. AliceAndFlorence2 February 2013 at 14:01

    Thank you Ali. I like the idea of 52 happy weeks on your blog!
    Wendy x

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  3. sweetbriardreams2 February 2013 at 15:48

    You certainly look as though you have been busy. I hope that everything is ok. Have a lovely weekend. Chel x

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  4. AliceAndFlorence2 February 2013 at 23:11

    Thank you. I feel as well as taking one day at a time, I can start to make plans now too. Especially ones of the sewing, thrifting, knitting, crochet kind!
    Wendy x

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  5. Myth Illogical3 February 2013 at 12:26

    Beautiful Spring time makes- I'm sorry you've been having a bad time, wishing you all the best from this point onwards.

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  6. AliceAndFlorence3 February 2013 at 13:14

    Thank you.. My favourite time of year is just around the corner.
    Wendy

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  7. Christmas Pie Crafts3 February 2013 at 13:31

    Lots of lovely makes, all very gorgeous. Hope February is a better month for you. Have a good week.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence3 February 2013 at 23:16

      Thank you. Well so far this week my OH seems a lot better and I have received two quilt orders, and also working on makes for a Spring/Summer craft fair.:)
      Wendy x

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    2. Christmas Pie Crafts4 February 2013 at 02:08

      That's a good start to the week Wendy

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  8. Ginx Craft3 February 2013 at 13:34

    Hope things get better for you in February. All your makes are lovely, but I particularly like the heart coasters, and the lovely freestyle sewing.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence3 February 2013 at 23:23

      Thanks. I really enjoyed the free style make, so much so that I will be doing some more!
      A book I love is Free and Easy Stitch Style, by Poppy Treffrey one of my favourite designers. She makes wonderful things and is based in Cornwall.
      http://poppytreffry.wordpress.com/
      Wendy x

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  9. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 13:45

    I love Springtime too. I am hoping I can get more in the swing of things soon as well. Your heart coasters are really good. x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence3 February 2013 at 23:27

      Thanks. I think sometimes it's taking time out that can help you decide what direction to go, or changes to make. Hope you find your "swing" soon!
      Wendy x

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  10. CraftLee4 February 2013 at 01:36

    Holy Moley ! You HAVE been busy !! I love EVERYTHING ! & sincerely hope your loved one is on the mend .

    Siubhan x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 12:38

      Thank you, I find when I'm being creative it helps clear my mind too.
      I feel a trip to Cornwall coming on!
      Wendy x

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  11. CatkinJane4 February 2013 at 03:18

    What a lot of lovely things you've been making :)
    I'm not a fan of January so am glad February is here already!

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 12:41

      Me too! An excuse to look forward to Spring sunshine, and new beginnings.
      Wendy x

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  12. Crafted by Carly4 February 2013 at 04:28

    Wow! You have been a busy bee!!! What lovely makes!!!
    Carly
    x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 12:43

      Thank you. It's made a change making smaller projects, though I still love the process of patchwork and quilting too.
      Wendy x

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  13. Free Spirit Designs4 February 2013 at 06:33

    First of all, i'm sorry you've had a worrying time recently, its just no fun either being ill, or having a loved one who is ill.. i really glad that things are improving now x

    Secondly, i love love love all you gorgeous makes!!! Everything is so beautifully delicate and feminine, I think the heart bunting is my fav, i love all the stitching you've done on the hearts - sooooo pretty! x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 12:48

      Thanks for your concern. I have a feeling there will be more bunting around here, I find it such a cheery thing to make!
      Wendy x

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  14. Unknown4 February 2013 at 08:55

    Awww Maddy is gorgeous! I do hope February is less eventful in the bad ways and love all your crafty makes, especially the quilt, which is beautiful!

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 12:55

      Yes she is! Always happy to greet us like long lost friends. She's nearly 10 years old, but still has a spring in her step.
      I am enjoying making the quilt, in some of my favourite colours.
      Wendy x

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  15. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 09:18

    You have certainly been very busy in January. I hope that February brings less worry for you and many more lovely makes :)

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 13:37

      Thank you. I feel I can relax a bit more now, somehow wanting to make and create things is never far away.
      Wendy x

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  16. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 11:32

    Hope this month is a lot better for you. I like how the quilt is shaping up.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 13:40

      Thanks. There will be some more sewing on it tomorrow!
      Wendy

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  17. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 01:07

    Thank you for popping over to my blog - love your quilt and all your other makes. You've been busy. Lots of love to Maddy from Belle & Misty (and Flora the puddleduck)x!x

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  18. AliceAndFlorence5 February 2013 at 01:44

    Maddy sends "woof" greetings, and thanks for your comments!
    Wendy x

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  19. Jan6 February 2013 at 01:57

    Gosh you have been busy, everything looks so pretty. I've noticed a few flowers peeping through in the garden and like you I'm looking forward to spring. I hope February is a big improvement for you.

    Jan x

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  20. AliceAndFlorence6 February 2013 at 05:15

    I hope so too. Spring is my favourite season. I'm looking out for some flowery fabric in deep pink for the next quilt I'm making.
    Wendy x

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  21. testing6 February 2013 at 06:13

    Lots of gorgeous makes here, here's to a happy February :)

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  22. AliceAndFlorence12 February 2013 at 04:34

    Thank you. I'm looking forward to Spring.:)
    Wendy x

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