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Friday, September 30, 2011

Hi everyone,
Another month has flown past and I seem to have very little to show for it.
Anyway, here is the round up for September.
A while ago friends Angela, Sheila and I decided to work on this Jardin Privé design as a SAL.



Angela does not sew (or so she tells me) so the deal was that if she stitched the piece I would finish it into a bag for her and Sheila would make her own bag.

Here are the bags I made. My piece (the bag on the left) was stitched on 32 ct linen and the one Angela did is on 40ct linen so the bags are slightly different in size



The fabric line is Petite Maison by Bunny Hill Designs for Henry Glass Fabrics.
I love the little house design used for the back of the bag



If you've been reading my blog for a while you'll know I love to make things into sets so I made matching pouches and eventually, there are to be fobs too but those are still a work in progress.



and finally here's a photo shoot of all three bags which includes the one (on the right) Sheila made for herself


On to other things............I'm enjoying the SAL with Carol so much so that I'm stitching the piece twice
here it is in blue stitched on 36 ct antique white linen with Vikki Clayton Paua Abalone variegated silk.



and here is the pink version stitched on palest pink 40 ct linen again using a variegated silk by Vikki Clayton



A while ago I showed you my progress on a Stacy Nash piece. Here is an update on where I am with it now



There's not that much more left to do and I'd love to get it finished but other things keep getting in the way.

Finally a couple of pictures from our three day mini break to the beautiful city of Toledo which is dominated by the Gothic style cathedral which was begun way back in 1226






We took the little tourist train which is a 45 minute (very bumpy) ride around the outskirts of the city



which afforded us some panoramic views of this historical city



and the medieval walls around it



Finally you may have noticed the new blog layout which includes a for sale button.
I am about to load some pictures on there as soon as I publish this post.
If there is anything you are interested in please email me.
Postage is not included in the price but will be charged at actual cost.
Thanks for looking!

Margaret
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41 comments:

  1. staciSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh my gosh Margaret...those bags are fabulous!!!

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  2. SiobhánSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Margaret, everything is, as always, gorgeous!! The bags are wonderful--what a fun joint effort! Love the stitching, too. Beautiful work!

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  3. Chookyblue......September 30, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    beautiful as usual...........I do love the match bag and accessories....very busy with your cross stitch.....
    ....my Chookyblue bag,pincushion and needle keeper are in constant use..........and they always received gorgeous comments..........

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Margaret what beautiful work,well done and i just love those bag sets,

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  5. greenrabbitdesignsSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I think that's quite a lot to show for your month's work, all beautiful as always Margaret!
    The bags are all gorgeous and I love the little matching pouches. :)
    Toledo looks lovely, I can almost feel the heat!!

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  6. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Hello from Michigan Margaret.

    I have missed your posts recently for some reason. very sad face. I love your new blog look, I have given mine a make over too. VBG Your stitching is always wonderful. I love the PINK version of your SAL. I also just loved the tour you gave us of the medieval city. Thanks for sharing. hugs Judy

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  7. Apple Avenue QuiltsSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Your bags are beautiful and I love seeing your works in progress. You are so good at stitching! Toledo looks like a wonderful place. Thanks so much for sharing your pictures.

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  8. MargaretSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Your work as always is amazing. I love those bags! Love the design you stitched too. Your SAL pieces are wonderful as well! Toledo looks like a pretty place!

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  9. JuliaSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Fabulous work as always Margaret and beautifully made up into those bags. Love too the Stacy Nash cross-stich - it's really lovely.

    Julia x

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  10. MarySeptember 30, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Margaret what a wonderful post. You do have lots of stitching to share with us, unlike myself with not one stitch made this month!! The bags are lovely and the two different colourways in your SAL are both gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your trip to Toledo - love to see all these wonderful places.
    Mary

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  11. CarolSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Such beautiful bags, Margaret--your work is always perfect :) I love the color you've chosen for the SALs, too--both of them :)

    I've heard that Toledo is a fascinating city--thanks for sharing your photos. Don't know if we'll ever get back to Spain, but I'd love to see it in person...

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  12. EllenSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Gorgeous bags, love them! Your color choices for Carol's SAL are very beautiful, ready love those silks!

    Thank you for sharing the photos of Toledo, enjoy them!

    Hugs,

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  13. LiliOctober 1, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    wow! wonderful bags!
    Love the new look on the blog!
    your mystery SAL is so pretty, nice colours in both versions!
    Beautiful works!
    Very pretty photos from Toledo.

    Have a great weekend!Hugs!

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  14. SallyOctober 1, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Oh wow, Margaret, those bags are beautiful and the matching pouches are so pretty.

    Your Istitch mysteries are beautiful. I must get my part 5 stitched!

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  15. janeOctober 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Lovely bags Margaret and your mystery SALs both look beautiful.
    Thank you so much for the photos of Toledo, it looks beautiful and is on my list of Spanish cities to visit.

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  16. KarenVOctober 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Those bags are gorgeous Margaret! The fabric choices are perfect - I especially like the little houses print on the back, very sweet.

    Both versions of your SAL are very pretty - nice choice of colours.

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  17. hazel c UK October 1, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Well worth the wait Margaret your bags are beautiful and I am sure Angela will be thrilled with hers.
    Carol's sal is so dainty and I am pleased you got away for a few days looks a very interesting place. We are having some wonderful hot weather here in the UK long may it last.
    Hugs and Stitches
    Hazel C (UK)

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  18. Abby and StephanieOctober 1, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Your work is absolutely lovely. Those bags are gorgeous. I do love seeing photos from around the world. Gothic spires are always intriguing.

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  19. NancyOctober 2, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Hola Margaret! Jardin Prive is such a pretty design, and you stitched and finished yours beautifully! Isn't Carol's SAL a fun stitch? I'm doing that one too and really enjoying it. I LOVE the Stacy Nash design you are stitching! What is the name of the design Margaret? And, thanks for sharing some scenic photos of Toledo. I always enjoy seeing Spain!

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  20. IvanaOctober 2, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful site, I will go watch!
    Ivana

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  21. KatherineOctober 2, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Angela is confused. Great stitching projects!

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  22. KarenOctober 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love the bags with the adorable little houses, Margaret! And I love the way the fabric with little houses goes with it so perfectly. Your projects are beautiful as always!

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  23. valerieOctober 3, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Gorgeous bags! That fabric is perfect to compliment the stitched pieces. Your iStitch pieces are really coming along as well as the Autumn one!

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  24. Anja´s WunschpunschOctober 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Oh, what wonderful bags. So nice.

    Greetings
    Anja

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  25. Lynn BOctober 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Margaret,

    Ooooo, absolutely gorgoeus bags, lucky Angela!

    Love the new blog header, I have only just worked out how to do a nice blog header, it took me ages to work it out! I have not managed to do nice blog buttons yet, but I am working on that too!

    Love everything you make Margaret, as always, it is all simply perfect!

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  26. KarolineOctober 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous bags, congratulations to all of you. It's nice to see some of Sheila's finishes. Your wips are looking lovely.

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  27. Carol ROctober 8, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Love the bags Margaret. I recently stitched the JP piece too - maybe I should have sent it to you too ;-)
    Thanks for sharing your Toledo pictures.

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  28. DaffycatOctober 8, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    The JP SAL bags are simply darling. And your IStitch pieces look great. Nice progress on the SN...I love the colors in this one.

    Toledo looks beautiful. I love the medieval walls so much! How fantastic it would be to live close enough to take mini breaks to such a place.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Great job you did with the bags and pouches - you are such a talented needleworker. I need somebody like you in my life !

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  30. PhyllisOctober 10, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I love the bags. Where did you find the fabric with the houses? I've got to have it...looked around a bit online but didn't find it.

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  31. SparkyOctober 12, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    beautiful stitches, beautiful pics...
    is this your quilt blog too btw?
    hope your package arrived?

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  32. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 12, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    What beautiful work!

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  33. FlowerLady LorraineOctober 12, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Your work is beautiful. I love the variegated silks.

    Toledo was one of our favorite towns in Spain. Aaahh, the memories.

    Happy Stitching and I'm so glad to have found you.

    FlowerLady

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  34. Simone de KlerkOctober 14, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Such lovely views!
    And your bags are so pretty! I see what you mean that you love making bags too (((o:

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  35. Bumpkin HillOctober 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    such beautiful bags, the stitch work is amazing. Have a lovely weekend, Catherine

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  36. SharonOctober 19, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Those bags are gorgeous! I also love the blue and pink variegated threads you are using in your stitchery! I'm using a variegated thread in some Christmas blocks I'm making and love the outcome! Your work is beautiful as always!

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  37. BetsyOctober 23, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Margaret, your work is stunning!

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  38. CatherineOctober 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Lovely bags !!!
    I have missed the date for the SAL by Carol.
    Maybe she would propose it another time.
    Lovely photos.
    I may go with my classes to Bracelona in December.
    I can't wait to be there !!!

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  39. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 23, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Those are really beautiful bags! How neat that she stitches them and you sew them. I used to cross-stitch all the time.

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  40. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oh they are just beautiful. The stitching, fabric, everything is just perfect.

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  41. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Beautiful bags!!
    and you live in such a nice city !! i visited it a long time ago!

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