Friends, before I start, I want to thank you all so much for your good wishes and words of comfort. I do enjoy making my family's gifts immensely, and you are right, they must not be stressful. But last night I finished my little sister's quilt, and as this was the most daunting and huge of them all, I am now confident that I'll get everything done in time. 
Tonight I will work on my older sister's wallhanging. And I shall have the whole weekend to myself, as Seb will be away in Lyons (and I have decided that I won't touch my work next weekend!
).
Since Christine is fond of Celtic designs, I made her a "Celtic-inpired" purse, with her initials at the back:
This was the first time I experienced stitching with golden thread, but it was fun!
I also made her a little Winter Heart ornament:
Tonight I will work on my older sister's wallhanging. And I shall have the whole weekend to myself, as Seb will be away in Lyons (and I have decided that I won't touch my work next weekend!
).~*~
My friend Christine in Ontario was the first to receive her Christmas package! Yeah!Since Christine is fond of Celtic designs, I made her a "Celtic-inpired" purse, with her initials at the back:
This was the first time I experienced stitching with golden thread, but it was fun!
I also made her a little Winter Heart ornament:
Now I hope the rest of the packages will make it quickly to their recipients!
17 comments:
Isabelle, your creativity is amazing! I love what you made for Christine - you're such a sweetheart :)
Glad you got your sister's quilt done - good luck with the rest and enjoy your break from work this weekend, you deserve it!
Those presents are really beautiful. Congratulations Isabelle and I am glad you found your way out of it. And good for you that you won't touch your work this weekend. Relaxing is the most important thing to keep up the pace over a long time...Enjoy the crafting and stitching weekend Isabelle ;-) Ann.
I saw these on Christine's blog-- they're fantastic!
Oh Isabelle they are lovely, I love the purse its amazing, Where did you get the design for the little winter heart its so sweet.
I saw this over on Christine's blog and LOVED it! Very adorable! You did a fantastic job and Christine is so excited to have received it. You are just the BEST!
I already commented on Christine's blog, but everything you did for her was AMAZING! I'm glad that you have the largest hurdle out of the way and are feeling more confident on your ability to finish everything in time. :)
You are so awesome, my friend! I will treasure your beautiful gifts always. If your family is getting anything this of this quality, they are very lucky indeed! {{{hugs}}}
Dear Isabelle,
You are amazing! Such beautiful work in such a short time. Wow! I am gobsmacked !
hugs
Isabeels, what a wonderful gift in itself to go to the trouble and hand-make all of your gifts!! Truly wonderful!!!
Hugs
Sweet gifties, my friend. I'm sure Christine will treasure them.
I saw these on Christine's blog - how lucky she is. The ornament is really cute! I
'm sure you must be relieved that your sister's quilt is done. Way to go!
WoW! The purse is amazing. The heart is cute as well.
Isabelle, your purse is lovely. Congrats!
Don't worry, I have to finish a lot of gits too. The girls are right, it must not be stressful, but I love making gifts. Good work!
You are such a caring friend! Those gifts are gorgeous :)
How on earth did you already complete your sister's quilt? Don't you sleep?
This purse you've made your friend is incredible. It's a work of art! She is going to treasure that for many years to come. The ornament is a cutie, too.
Glad to hear the stress levels are substantially reduced! :-)
Isabelle
These are gorgeous! Y0u are such a talented crafter and good-hearted friend. Congrats!
(((((((Isabelle))))))))
You are a dear one, my friend :)
I love your giving heart and your kindred spirit!
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