PROJECTS OF THE YEAR

the insanity begins (again)
Can you believe I'm actually late in starting my Christmas presents? Normally it begins in July but I dedicated that month to coughing, trade fair, publishing and more coughing. But I've made my list (26 presents!) and I've compiled my books, materials and egg nog. There is defintely a textile theme coming through with lots embroidery (which I've become increasingly passionate about). The books above are just some of my reference points this year. I am particularly fond of the almost pornographic MADE IN FRANCE - cross stich and embroidery in red white and blue. Here are three projects that have post its and names on them...
These little babushkas will be perfect for Miss B who has a passion for them. I bought some lovely white linen for them from Patchwork on Central last Sunday...
This santa ornament is fancy enough to be special, and light enough to post to friends in the northern hemisphere. The notebook cover below is a good bloke present I think. For some reason I find the men in my life miss out a bit on this handmade stuff and I want to make more of an effort for them this time round.
But I hope you enjoy our Friday christmas posts (yes Beck is on the yule ride too).

I know you think we are crazy but there are only 126 days to go.

Ok so we are a little crazy.

BIRTHDAY OF THE WEEK

to the max
Well I can't believe it has been a year. My little buddy Max turns one tomorrow! I am proud to say that I was there the day he was born and have loved watching him turn into one of the craziest and funniest guys I know.
Every boy needs their own book bag when they head to the library so I made him one respelendant with moniker.
with some classic literature to start him off. Happy birthday Max Power!

Love Aunty Ramona xx

TREE OF THE WEEK

Its beginning to feel a lot like spring. First blossoms on the old apricot tree have popped into bloom, and the crab apple is sprouting. I think we can add preserves to Ramona's Christmas present list this year.

MAIL OF THE WEEK

Well when we said customised covers we really meant it. Little did we know that everyone would love our hand embroidered numbers and the mail orders have been backing up. Those of you awaiting your copy of the book can breathe a sigh of relief - they will be winging their way to you with much love and labour. Nothing better than a brown paper package tied up with string...

WE'RE MAKING THEM OURSELVES

a crewel case of thimble fingers...

Wondering what we've been up to this week? We've been up to our elbows in stranded cotton, calico and crewels trying desperately to get all 50 customised covers finished. Honestly we never expected so many people to be interested in our little project so a BIG OL' THANK YOU to you all! Here's a little selection of the some we've whipped up so far... maybe you can try and guess which one is headed your way.