It's been a busy week here at the cottage. I've been chopping palms till I drop. I am trying to do as much as I can before it gets too hot.
My friend arranged for my stereo to be fixed at last!!
First up was my fave BeeGees CD "One Night Only". It's been so nice to hear my other CDs again too. But when you have to move all those speakers, you might as well clean back there too, then when you take old curtains down, might as well clean the windows, and if you move the stereo, might as well dust the whole cabinet...well you get my drift by now LOL.
I made a Teddy Bear box this week. I wanted to see how my Secret Santa stitchery would fit on
this size box, (this is not that stitchery tho) and I also wanted to practice machine blanket stitching. This one will probably live on the
table where I sew to corral some of the loose bits.
I haven't quite gotten when to turn the corner perfect yet, but I think I am nearly there.
I found this wide fabric for the bargain price of $5m a few years back and it suits the cottage well. I've been meaning to make curtains and I finally did that over the past few days.
They match the tablecloth I made recently that is in the next room.
I went to collect Girl 9 yesterday. I will have her until next Saturday.
Like the others, she is a sweet and friendly visitor. I am happy to have her.
Remember Girl 8? She was my first senior, aged 9. She has multiple health problems and
she has not found a forever home yet. I had a call last week, would I be willing to take her back
again? I nearly cried....of course...I wish she never left me before! She will be coming back
in 8 days. I am very happy she will be here with me soon. She is a precious old soul.
xx debbie
good job of your curtains and box Debbie,glad girl 8 is coming back for a stay.xx
ReplyDeletethank you shez, and I can't wait to see girl 8 again, such a sweetie! xx debbie
DeleteThe curtains look very cottagy and nice to see your girls relaxing
ReplyDeletethank you sue, I am glad they are finally hanging...so BORING sewing curtains LOL xx debbie
DeleteIf I lived closer I would willingly give girl 8 a home; she is beautiful (as they all are) but as an OAP deserves a forever home.
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, nice to meet you. I will keep her as long as they let me. She's a lovely companion. xx debbie
Deleteyour home looks so nice and welcoming.. no wonder No 8 is coming back!!! Hugz
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Fiona. It only took me about 2 years to sew those curtains....LOL....so boring!! xx debbie
DeleteGlad you got those curtains up!
ReplyDeleteme too....the party was over yesterday am as expected:( xx debbie
DeleteCurtains are not in the "fun" sewing department.
ReplyDeletemake sure the needle is DOWN before you lift the presser foot, when you go around a corner . . .
LOL..I know that part, the trouble is I turned the corner too soon a couple of times so had to veer back into the right lane again...something like that! xx debbie
DeleteYour curtains look lovely Debbie!!! ... Your cleaning style sounds like me, lol!! Could be one of the big reasons why I don't tend to move things out often - I ALWAYS get sucked into doing a deep clean of the area, lol!! ... And what sweet girls - how lovely that you get to see Girl 8 again!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Larissa, I am really happy with the fabric...you know, sometimes you just don't know for sure until you see it done?
DeleteGirl 8 is coming back on Monday :)) xx debbie
I absolutely agree!!! It's definitely in the planning stages that I feel the most unsure of my fabric & colour choices - and then the finished product just shines :D
DeleteI always end up doing way more housework than I intended ... it's just how it goes eh?
ReplyDeleteI hope Girl 8 can stay with you forever!
Thank you dear Chris. I usually get a start and end date before each foster pup arrives, but the return of Girl 8 is the first time with a start date and no end date up front. I can't wait to see her again. Something about an old dog just melts my heart...but then, I love them all. xx debbie
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