Friends, I need to be away for a little while.
I had a few posts planned, about the gifts I made, a wrap-up of my sewing in 2007, and my goals for 2008.
All this seems a bit futile right now though.
So I'll just leave you with the handmade or sewing-related gifts I received this year, as they warmed my heart - and still do, each time I look at them. Perhaps I'll share the rest some time.
Thanks to each of you... for beautiful handmade gifts and patterns that I am looking forward to using in the year to come.
I had a few posts planned, about the gifts I made, a wrap-up of my sewing in 2007, and my goals for 2008.
All this seems a bit futile right now though.
So I'll just leave you with the handmade or sewing-related gifts I received this year, as they warmed my heart - and still do, each time I look at them. Perhaps I'll share the rest some time.
Way too pretty to use - I would never risk spotting this beaut with tea! It has already found its place as a lovely adornment in our kitchen.
From Doris:
A pillow with a vintage feel, stitched with a verse by one of my best-loved poets... so meaningful in itself, and even more so right now. The design is from Tanya - Tanya, your designs are wonderful.
From Allison:
Mc Call's 5471, Vogue 8420 and Vogue 8465... among other lovely gifties.
Mc Call's 5471, Vogue 8420 and Vogue 8465... among other lovely gifties.
Vogue was having a $5.99 flash sale a couple of weeks ago, and Seb helped me get a few patterns for Christmas.
The Hot Patterns Urbanista Coat Dress is a gift from another generous friend. :)
Thanks to each of you... for beautiful handmade gifts and patterns that I am looking forward to using in the year to come.
~*~
To all of you who read this blog... Wishing you festive celebrations tonight, and above all, a happy, healthy, and creative New Year."Hope" is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
48 comments:
Hi Isabelle,
I hope you're all right.
I wish you all the best for the next year, with Sabastian and all your loved ones.
Anneke
I sincerely hope that all is well in your world, although it sounds like that is not the case.
Know that well-wishes accompany you as you deal with what it is that you are facing.
Take care.
Happy New Year, Isabelle. May many Blessings come your way in 2008. The gifts you received and patterns are all fantastic. Can't wait to see your new sewing projects.
oooh Isabelle, that does not sound good. Please take good care of yourself and your beloved o.k.?
I wish you all the best for the upcoming year, a lot of joy, happiness and health!
Isabelle - I am wishing you a Happy New Year and hope that whatever is happening will turn out well in the end! You will be in my thoughts!
Isabelle - I hope that whatever has happened in your life works out for you. You will be in my thoughts and I hope you can get back to your sewing soon. Take care.
I love that poem, too. When I was in 7th grade, my best friend loved that poem, and I said to her... "I've heard all Emily Dickinson poems can be sung to the tune of 'The Yellow Rose of Texas', wanna try it?"
She got irrationally angry at me for saying that. It is still funny to me now.
She is now a college professor, and marine biologist.
Just know that we will all be waiting for you when you return. We know you have the strength to deal with whatever may come. Meanwhile I will reread your lovely posts about your great sewing adventures. I hope to have some sewing projects finished in 2008, thanks to your great inspiration. Bon chance!
Take care Isabelle. Happy New Year!
Isabelle, I wish you all the very best in the New Year.
Take Care.
Ann
Take care of yourself, Isabelle. You have many friends, known and unknown, and you are in their thoughts.
Will miss you Isabelle! I hope that things are okay... May God bless you and keep you and yours in the new year! {{{hugs}}}
A beautiful poem Isabelle. Thank you.
Whatever you are doing at the moment please know how much your friendship means and how much you are loved.
Take care my friend. Wishing you and yours a Happy 2008.
{{{hugs}}}
Dear Isabelle,
I hope everything is OK with you. I wish you all the best in 2008!!! You are such a dear heart and I hope whatever is troubling you passes very soon. Take care mon amie and see you in the New Year online :)
Hugs,
Tanya
ps...Beautiful pillow and yes, those words say oh so much.
Isabelle, thank you for sharing your lovely blog. I enjoy it very much. Take care of your needs and post when you are able.
Have a wonderful New Year!
Isabelle, hope everything is ok.
Sending you best wishes for now and also for a bonne annee!
Happy new year, Isabelle!
What a lot of lovely Christmas gifties! Some beautiful pieces there and some great patterns. Look forward to seeing what you make of them when you return. (hugs)
Wishing you all the best in the upcoming year! Thank you for all the wonderful posts you have made. You are a lovely person, wonderfully inspiring, and I'm glad to have had the fortune of finding your blog. I've been busy with family and holidays and so just now listening to your Ave Maria- it was beautiful! You have no need to worry about imperfections. Thank you! *hugs*
Je te souhaite bien sur une très bonne année,je vais élargir en envoyant des voeux à tous les tiens .
Pour p'tit Robin ,une bise 2008!
Happy new year Isabelle.
What nice things you have received.
Hope all is well with you and your foot recovered well.
Hold on, Isabelle and take care!! Happy New Year!!
Hope all is well in your life soon. It sounds like it's not, but hopefully it will sort itself out soon. g
{{{{Isabelle}}}} Take care and I hope 2008 is a good year for you and your family
Whatever keeps you away from your blog... I wish you, that it turns out to be for something good in the end.
I wish you all the best for this new year!
Bonne année 2008 à toi...
hi Isabelle,
I was really surprised you found my (new) blog already! I understand why though and laughed out loud when I saw the link you placed here.
Hat off that you understood what I had written, it's only in Dutch yet.
I'll write an English version tonight too.
I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the various gifts you'd received, they are all lovely. I don't know what is going on in your life now that is causing you pain or problems, but I hope that you can work through it and start to feel better or more at ease. Know that we'll be here when you feel you can come back and our thoughts and well wishes are with you. {{hugs}}
Sue
Happy New Year Isabelle, hope 2008 is the best year yet for you and yours.
Look after yourself.
Bonne et Heureuse Année 2008 à vous 2!
j'espère qu'il y aura plus d'évènements positifs que dans celle qui vient de se terminer!
grosses bizzz à vous 2
Happy 2008 Isabelle, I hope you are okay!
Happy New Year, Isabelle! That E. Dickson quote is one of my favorites :o) Wishing you & yours the happiest days in 2008! ((HUGS))
Happy New Year my dear friend. I wish you all the best for 2008.
(((hugs)))
Sorry to hear things aren't ging smoothly for you, Isabelle. I'll be thinking of you and your family, and I hope 2008 will be wonderful. {{{HUGS}}}
Happy New Year, Isabelle. I hope things are going well for you. Thank you for sharing the pictures of the lovely gifts, each one is such a treasure.
Je te souhaite le meilleur pour 2008, une belle et heureuse année à partager avec ceux qui sont chers à ton coeur. Bises.
Bonne et heureuse année 2008 , Isabelle !
Dear Isabelle, I hope all is okay. I've been totally off the radar - my apologies. Thinking of you and hoping for the best. Big hugs, always.
Dear Isabelle, 2007 was a great year for me, since I had the pleasure of meeting you in person! I hope this New Year will be equally wonderful and I hope it brings you only the best!
Enjoy your break my friend, it's well deserved! Thank you for everything! Many Hugs!
I wish you lots of love and happiness in the coming year, dear Isabelle. I'm sorry it's been so terribly long since my last visit. Hugs to you.
Wishing you a happy new year Isabelle. Hope everything turns out okay. Sending good thoughts your way.
Coucou ma petite Isabelle,
A cause de la panne d'ordi de Mom on a pas été très très présentes. j'espère que tu vas mieux. je te fais tout plein de gros gros bisous pour te souhaiter une très très bonne nouvelle année. (Mom aussi)
A très bientôt, tu me manques.
dénia
Isabelle - Sorry to be arriving so late. My computer has been taken hostage by my house guest (my dad). I hope that all is well with you. I wish you a very happy 2008! My prayers are with you.
Happy New Year!!!!!
Hi Isabelle, I've just listened to your Ave Maria from Christmas Eve. I sit here with tears in my eyes. It was beautiful and I'm so happy that you shared it with us. I have a recording of myself doing the other one, by Shubert.
You are so beautiful and so talented, and though we haven't communicated in a bit, I feel very sisterly toward you and am very grateful for this friendship. xoxooxox
Happy New Year Isabelle all best wishes for 2008.
Your gifts received are wonderful.
((Hugs))
Hi Isabelle. Just dropped in to say hello. I hope everything is okay. Best wishes for good things in 2008!
Hello my sweet little friend !
I hope all is well for you both, and that your return to school (hum, it doesn't seem the right sentence ... tant pis !) is smooth and happy.
Big kisses for you and for Mademoiselle Mignonne !
Isabelle, I hope all is well with you! May the New Year bring you lots of happiness, you'll be in my thoughts.
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