I finish the little sparrow stitchery for Operation Sparrow that Jenny of Elefantz told us about. You can read all about it here on her Operation Sparrow post. I'll give it a good press and then pop it in the mail.
I made this little wall hanging for my Great Niece, Ava,
for her Naming Day yesterday. The fabric is
so much prettier in person. This was one of the lovely fat quarters I won on Donna's (Donna's Lavender Nest)
blog last year. It was perfect for Ava's hanging.
I used Michelle's Stitcher's Alphabet pattern
but just left off the sewing notions.
On the baking front, I decided to make a beef pie.
I even made my own pastry for the base which is
something that doesn't often happen! I must admit
to using bought flaky pastry for the top!
It turned out quite yummy according to my family
and I have permission to make it again!
Happy Australia Day!
What an achievement -- to make your own pastry! The pie looks great, no wonder you are allowed to make it again.
ReplyDeleteHappy Australia Day.
Beautiful stitching Christine...well d one on making the pastry, something I have not attempted!! The pie looks fantastic, I am sure it disappeared fast!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching..glad the Alphabet is proving useful xx That pie looks delish! Happy Oz day to you too xx
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely stitcheries.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am very impressed with the pie making!
Hallo Christine,
ReplyDeletedas ist ja ein wunderhübscher Wandquilt geworden !
Und der beefcake sieht lecker aus.
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Bitte füge folgenden Backlink in Deinen Post
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Liebe Grüße
Käthe
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ReplyDeleteHappy Australia Day to you too...
Oi Oi Oi
Beautiful projects gee that pie looks so good xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, and yummy, blog post!
ReplyDeleteOooo a good cook as well as a great stitcher! I have Jenny's stitchery to do and post off. Great idea. Yours looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe sparrow stitchery looks lovely, Christine. Love the little Wallhanging you did...such a special gift! Mmmm, that pie looks yummy; clever you making the pastry for the base :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely stitcheries Christine. That pie looks delicious and if the family gave it a thumbs up, it's a winner.
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks scrumptious. Home made pastry is worth the effort that's for sure. You are a speed stitcher.....very pretty too.
ReplyDeletelovely stitching... well done with the pastry...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Hello Christine,
ReplyDeleteNothing quite like home baked goodies. The pie looks yummy even though I don't eat red meat. Glad to hear that Mitchell is enjoying his work too.
Happy days.
Bev.
Both your stitcheries are beautiful Christine and your pie looks delicious!!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, beautifully turned out pie. I love Jenny's bird designs. Kind Regards, O'faigh
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching, and that pie looks sooo yummy!
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Hi Christine, lovely sewing and baking, your pie made my mouth water! I too am planning to do some stitcheries for Operation Sparrow. The fabric around the 'A' for Ava looks really pretty.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely "A" :) Yummy looking pie! Well done on making your own pastry!
ReplyDeleteCharming wall hanging, Christine! Very sweet! Wow, that beef pie looks wonderful! You sure are a talented pie baker!
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