I seem to have dropped out there for a while, but at least while I've been MIA I've been productive stitching and finishing ornaments.
Here are all my finishes for February.
Ribbon Reindeer
I used the stitching fabric for the backing on this one (my preferred method for finishing) and repeated the boarder on the reverse.
I love these little reindeer's, Sharon kindly sent me the charts for her little creations and I will definitely be stitching them all before Christmas.
Yuletide Greetings
free design from Oakhaven Designs
My own colour choice - DMC 782 and White
Christmas Eve Flight
free design from The Sampler Girl
Again, my own colour choice but I forgot to make a note of them!
And the last one is a Lizzie Kate
This Lizzie Kate one has been waiting to be finish finished for well over 12 months, I came across it when I was having a sort out, I'd forgotten all about it!
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I've also been doing lots of baking.
I have pledged 200 cakes to this years Heart Radio appeal, they are supporting 3 children's charities this year with their Bake a Wish, you can read all about what they are doing here. So I've been inflicting my baking on work colleagues for the last two weeks and demanding asking them to donate 50p per cake .
here is what they have had to endure so far:
Chocolate fudge cake & carrot cake cupcakes
Raspberry and coconut slices & a Lemon drizzle cake
Sultana cake (very similar to Manor House Cake)
I'm happy to say that I haven't poisoned anyone....yet (grin) and they are going down a storm so far.
I'm heading off to our stitching group tonight and I've made a Victoria sponge to take for when we have our cuppa :-)
I appreciate you stopping by today and leaving a comment,
see you soon x
I appreciate you stopping by today and leaving a comment,
see you soon x
28 comments:
Such a yummy post..
Sweet stitching x
You gave me hunger! your cakes are just perfect.
Lovely stitching!
Bisxxx
Lovely ornaments and the cakes look Devine.
Lovely goodies, Maggie...stitched and baked!
All your ornie finishes are beautiful! Great job! And your baking looks scrumptious. How wonderful to help and contribute in a small way. I am sure your coworkers are pleased to have a treat and help at the same time.
Gorgeous finishes, I love the colours you have chosen.
Your ornaments are so sweet. Really nice finishes. And those baked goodies look wonderful too. Wish I was one of your work colleagues!!
WOW! I mean really WOW! How many cakes? 200!? When you wrote about Victoria Sponge all I could hear was Helen Mirren saying "spunnnnnge" in Calendar Girls! You seem to be rolling out enough goodies to do your OWN production.
Amazing -- yummy cakes and even yummier ornaments! You are a true inspiration.
Beautiful finishes Maggie - so neat!
Oh wow, the cost of a piece of that Victoria sponge with a cup of tea right now?? Priceless!
Oh my goodness, all these cakes are making me SO hungry. You have no idea. (Haven't had supper yet and you totally got my stomach rumbling.)
Love the new finishes!! They are all impeccable. :)
Those treats look so yummy!
I love all your ornies...aren't Sharon's reindeer the cutest?
Hi Maggie, I love all your ornie finishes, just gorgeous, and your cakes, oh wow! How delicious they all look, and I bet tasted just wonderful too!
Your ornaments are gorgeous. The cakes look very yummy.
ohhhh thanks for that now I need some cake ...!!! on my way and got some pennies in my purse ZOOOOOMMMMM ....oooo while dashing through the door love your finishessssss .... see ya soon :) love mouse xxxxxx
Maggie can I come to tea, What wonderful yummies.
You ornaments look wonderful I also just stitched the daffycat one too hugs.
Super collection of ornaments Maggie, i do love your Oakhaen one, the white reindeer is superb.
YUMMY!!! they all look wonderful, i would have a hard job choosing just one piece to eat. I hope you raise lots of cash.
Lovely finishes Maggie and delicious cakes ...can almost smell them..
Hugs
Erna x
Such lovely finishes! You're inspiring me to get moving on some of mine!
Your baking looks absolutely scrumptious! I don't think you'll have any problem raising the necessary funds for your charity.
Oh my gosh!! I feel like a slug now for not being much of a baker except for the holidays.
Your finishes are amazing! Love your finishing touches.
I was sensing a reindeer theme and then you threw me off with that last finish. LOL They are ALL beautiful.
The cake charity idea is such a good one. Looks like you've baked some tasty treats for sure!
Such beautiful finishes, congrats!
And wow!those really looks yummmmmmmmmmy!!!
Oh boy, you are making me hungry! Love your finishes. They look perfect. I hope your have a great weekend.
You have put me in the mood for baking today. I adore your banner photo and all your beautiful ornaments.
Lots of beautifully finished ornaments and some gorgeous looking cakes too!
A feast for the eyes!! Love your finishes Maggie especially the little Daffycat design. The star button is so charming. Those cakes are making me drool!! YUM!!
You finished some beautiful ornaments in February.
It's hard to keep up with blogging, at least for me! I love all your ornaments. I did one a month last year but am behind already this year. :) Good to hear from you.
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