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Sunday, December 11, 2011

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Greetings to all and Cath and I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas 2011.  It's an understatement to say that the year has passed by so quickly!  I'm sure all of us think that and wonder just where the days have gone.  We've got a surprise for a lucky follower for this post....all you have to do is leave a comment by the 18th December and we will put everyone's name in a hat and draw the lucky winner!!!  Be in it to win it! Ü  We will have all new showcases for January so guess what we're doing over the Christmas "break"? 

We have the usual offer of patterns from both of us along with the fifth block in the Pretty Posies BOM. 

Cath's pattern showcase are a mixture of bags and teddies so have a look......

A cute and easy bag to make. Teddy and flowers stitchery on the front.

E pattern $7
Hard copy $10 + postage.



Another cute Raggedy pattern. This one is for a Raggedy bag which has 4 cute Raggedy faces embellishing the front and the back.

E pattern $7

Hard copy $10 + postage.


Two small but very cute Teddies. Easy to make. Full instructions to make the twisted pin wheel block are included in this pattern.
E pattern $7
Hard copy $10 + postage.

This little cutie is my pattern that is on special this post.


I have more of the wool that I have used for this little cutie's hair....... $2 for a small bundle that will be enough for her hair. She is a very cute little doll and is easy to make. The pattern also has the instructions to paint her face and make her little kitty.
E pattern only............. $5

Jan's showcase also features two bags (we must be in a "baggy" mood!) and a funky new apron using some "wild" fabrics.


Cherry Fudge...quick and easy and works in any fabric choice..just match the trim and buckle to suit!

Epattern $7
Hard Copy $10.00 plus postage

Retro Kitchen ....I used fabric from the Kaaffe Fasset range but any choice would suit.

Epattern  $7
Hard Copy $10.00 plus postage


Elegance.......Almost has a Christmas feel with the poinsettias but, once again, suits any fabric choice.  Instructions for the felt flower are included.

Epattern $7
Hard Copy $10.00 plus postage


Angels on High is the special for this post....easy little angels to make , join together with buttons and have a very special Christmas swag.

Epattern only $5.00

Now for the Pretty Posies BOM number 5 block...


 Email Jan at ozjan51@hotmail.com for the pattern and instructions.  Hope you're enjoying stitching your very own Pretty Posies.  Don't forget that Cath has the fabrics and threads that I've used for the project.

Don't forget to leave us a comment to be in the lucky draw for the surprise and make sure you ALL have a happy and safe Christmas and a bright New Year.  Best Wishes from Jan & Kath.

OOps!  Cath must think we're still in 2010! LOL  Maybe it's a secret wish to regain the year because it went so fast.  Do you think?  Ü

16 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Lot's of lovely patterns there.

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  2. Merry Christmas! Oh that is a good idea! Let's start the year again, I agree it went far to quickly.

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  3. Your things are co cute, I love the little rag doll, but dont see any place to order it ?

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  4. I love that "raggedy" purse - really cute! blessings, marlene

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  5. Merry Christmas! Thank you for the chance to win your surprise giveaway.

    Janet

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  6. Blessings to you and yours. Great patterns.

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  7. Jan and Cath...I would luv to go back to 2010. The older I get the faster the days, months, years go by. Thanks for the chance to win a 'surprise'...luv surprises. Wishing you both happiness, good health and prosperity in 2012, may it be the very best year for you both. hugs Pauline

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  8. Merry Christmas. Enjoy the season with friends and family.

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  9. Didn't even realize that I had the wrong year on the sigy tag.... LOL and I don't drink so we can't blame that....

    To order the patterns, you just emil either Jan or myself and we will advise of payment and then send you the e pattern.

    Cath Ü

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  10. Merry Christmas to you both Jan and Cath! More lovely things for us to look at. The angel swag is lovely.

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  11. Merry Christmas! You have some very cute patterns.

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  12. Merry Christmas! The little doll is just so cute....thanks for the giveaway.
    Blessings, julie-Anne

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  13. Merry Christmas!Your bags patterns are awesome

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  14. I love all those bags...but I am a bag girl...too bad I cant sew....although lucky I am the daughter of a very crafty lady (right Mum aka Cath??) ha ha ha I also love those little cute teddys and dolly!! Super cute!!

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  15. Happy Christmas to you both! I think I know what the pair of you will be up over the break! lots of DESIGNING! ha! Love the bags and the apron is simply GORGEOUS!! look forward to the next blog post!
    yarny and crafty hugs for a good Christmas
    Love, Sue xx

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  16. Morning..you have some wonderful bag patterns and I really like the apron. I am a new follower and you are so correct the time has just flown by. I look forward to following you and have a wonderful holiday season.

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