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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Phebe & Other Stuff


I had a lovely surprise in the mail today.  A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to win a giveaway from Kaaren at The Painted Quilt.  She made this scissor fob and doesn't it look gorgeous on my little scissors.  Thank you so much Kaaren.


And look who is making an appearance!  Phebe finally has her 5 sheep finished!


She has been a bit neglected lately due to Swan Lake but I am very pleased to have completed these little darlings, complete with their black faces and feet.


Another little finish is this key holder from Anni Downs' new book.  I was very lucky to have Michelle bring me back the kit from Sydney so Friday was the day for making it.  Thank you Michelle.

I am still working on Swan Lake and have nearly finished appliqueing the dollies dresses for border number 2.  My shoulder is much better and thank you to all my friends in blogland for your warm wishes.  Keeping computer time to a minimum has definately worked, although I have become a bit of a computer junkie and have found it difficult to walk past it without sitting down for a quick look!

Sue-Anne xxx

32 comments:

Cubby House Crafts said...

Theres alot of work in your phebe!!!Its beautiful and I have enjoyed seeing your progress! Your key keeper is lovely and how nifty is it to hide keys...Anni very clever designer!
Lisa ʚϊɞ

Laurence said...

Very beautiful block !

Sue said...

Love your Phebe and also love those little scissors, Where did you get those?
I know what you mean about computer junkie. Just think how much sewing we would get done if we didn't spend so much time surfing and blogging-But hey looking at blogs is inspiring.

Nat Palaskas said...

Cute scissor fob and the scissors too, love them. Your Phebe quilt is coming along great. Love the sheep. Glad your shoulder is better. I know what you meant about computer junkie. I'm a bit that way too haha!!! Hugs Nat

martine said...

I can't stop looking at your Phebe. It's wonderful.

Elyte said...

My little scissor fob arrived yesterday. Doesn't matter how old you are surprises are a real treat. Your Phebe looks lovely, so much work! I should take your example and stay away from the computer too.
Love that key holder, I also plan to have one soon.

Anita said...

Hi Sue-Anne, I do love your scissor fob....and I do love those scissors!! They are gorgeous. Kind regards, Anita.

Kaaren said...

I'm so happy that your fob arrived safely, Sue-Anne because it looks wonderful adorning your cute scissors.

Phebe is simply gorgeous! I love it!

retdairyqueen said...

Love the little sheep
Key fob is lovely too Lucky you to win it
Glad your shoulder is a little better

Karen said...

The sheep may be little but they look like they were a lot of tiny pieces to work with. Your block is wonderful!
I was lucky enough to get some a scissor fob also. I like the little heart shape on your scissor handles.

katrien said...

Lovely siccor fob.and what a great block,nice done.

Diane H said...

Your little flock looks lovely, Sue-Anne. Your going to have all your readers leaving with 'scissor envy' I'm afraid, how beautiful with your fob from Kaaren. What a lucky win.

Daniëlle said...

Lovely fob from Kaaren!! You gave "him" a nice outfit! Love the fabrics you use on your Phebe. Hihi, nice key holder!! Glad to read your shoulder is getting better, but please try to keep your computer time limited otherwise ...pffff... difficult hey! Hugs, Daniëlle

Anonymous said...

I have to comment on your scissors! They are adorable. The fob is perfect for them.

Denise in PA said...

The block is beautiful! I really love the fabrics. Cute prize too!

Michele said...

Hi Sue-Anne, So glad to see that your sheep have ears! Mine do too, they just look "wrong" w/o them, to me anyway. Your scissor fob is lovely, and Phebe's looking wonderful. Michele

Brandie said...

Those little sheep look so cute! And happy! It looks wonderful.

http://quiltendewilma.web-log.nl said...

B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L!!!
I love your fabrics!!

antique quilter said...

Oh I love your Phebe it is looking sooooo good.
Ok love the fob but I really love the look of those scissors, where oh where did you get them????
thanks
Kathie

Marieke said...

Wow, that Phebe looks wonderful! And I also love your scissors with the little hearts!

Janet said...

The phebe block looks fantastic and I love your other little goodies. I'm glad to hear your feeling a bit better, gotta look after the sewing parts of us.

Deb said...

Very nice scissor. And Phoebe looks absolutely fantastic. Your work is just so wonderful. I have this pattern and I suppose I should pull it out one of these days. It's such a beautiful quilt!

Karen said...

I so love Phebe!! Perfect fabric, just beautiful! Cute key holder and I love the scissors. Very different.

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

OMG, what a stunningly beautiful quilt!! I have one of Kaaren's scissor fobs, aren't they the best!

Deb said...

Wow you have been busy Sue-Anne. Love your Phebe and the fob is so cute.

Béa said...

Phebe is simply gorgeous, love it !
I too have a charming Kaaren's scissor fob from a swap, so beautiful.

Shirley said...

Phebe is looking so gorgeous tending her flock.
That is going to be one awesome quilt. I love your scissors and what a kind gift of your lovely scissor fob, they go so well together. Anni Down's book is definitely on my shopping list.
Shirley.xx

Siobhán said...

Kaaren does such neat stuff, doesn't she?! :) I love your Phebe--she looks great! Love the little sheepies. :) I'm glad your shoulder is improving.

Barb said...

The scissor fob is love and the sheep are too cute! I love your block and all the fabric you used work perfectly together!
great post - thanks!

Terry said...

Sheep are hum? a reminder of another life in Deni. Like pheobe.
Hearts everywhere and key keeper is too cute.

Happy Stitching Rug Up and sew.

yvonne said...

Prachtig!!!!!

Sew Create It - Jane said...

There is some lovely work going on there!