tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post2437850681466502988..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Christmas Challenge. Grub roses.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82635446741980195182016-10-02T18:24:14.168-07:002016-10-02T18:24:14.168-07:00Such lovely embroidery! Thank you for the ideas. ...Such lovely embroidery! Thank you for the ideas. I was just given some fleece. It will make up into some lovely lap throws (rugs) with embroidered details. <br />Sorry to hear about your storm. Thankful the Lord protected you and your family.<br />Blessings,<br />Leslie (now in Ohio, USA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91715143713209810302016-09-29T05:27:40.925-07:002016-09-29T05:27:40.925-07:00Dear Annabel,
I hope the wind and hail didn't...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />I hope the wind and hail didn't amount to much where you are!!! Your embroidery is just beautiful...talk about heirloom quality! We have our first frost advisory for tonight, so we will be collecting anything that can't make it thru a frost today. At least the carrots and parsnips will be sweeter!<br /><br />xx Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62474239250354153332016-09-29T03:33:24.054-07:002016-09-29T03:33:24.054-07:00Annabel, So glad you were prepared, just think how...Annabel, So glad you were prepared, just think how much worse this would have been for you had you not been! I am looking forward to your tutorial on the grub roses. Your work is absolutely beautiful! Stay safe! Patsi @ a working pantryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51627466197520883782016-09-29T03:16:38.660-07:002016-09-29T03:16:38.660-07:00Dear Annabel
I do hope you are safe and well and ...Dear Annabel<br /><br />I do hope you are safe and well and have suffered no major damage. You are all in my thoughts.<br /><br />Take Care <br /><br />Aly xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71078728611930516562016-09-28T21:05:03.856-07:002016-09-28T21:05:03.856-07:00I've been thinking about you and i hope you ar...I've been thinking about you and i hope you are all ok in SA. I couldn't believe it when we heard about it on the news. I instantly thanked God for your preparedness. You were so clever to have things ready. <br />Your embroidery is magnificent. It is seriously beautiful! Anyone would be just thrilled to bits to receive your beautiful pieces. They should be framed!<br />Lots of love to you (and I hope you are all safe), BridgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-15177142128516602392016-09-28T20:32:34.454-07:002016-09-28T20:32:34.454-07:00I'm sending my thoughts your way. The SA govt ...I'm sending my thoughts your way. The SA govt have some lessons to learn from this. Hope you all remain safe and ok. How amazing that you got to test exactly what you've been preparing for this last year or so. I bet you feel not only justified but proud as well. Xx FiFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28972904381020007392016-09-28T16:42:59.052-07:002016-09-28T16:42:59.052-07:00Dear Annabel, Glad to hear you made it safely thro...Dear Annabel, Glad to hear you made it safely through the storm, where we are in the Central West of NSW the storm cells are heading our way and a lot of part of this area are already under water. Can't wait for the grub roses tutorial in the mean time I have been adding crochet edging to tea towels and have crochet around 1 bathmat.<br />Keep Safe. JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79251894449836708162016-09-28T14:56:12.213-07:002016-09-28T14:56:12.213-07:00Annabel,
I am praying for safety for all in the so...Annabel,<br />I am praying for safety for all in the south of our country.<br />You work is so lovely. I am looking forward to the lessons.<br />It is a good feeling to be prepared.<br />Prayers,<br />PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53495747152464689872016-09-28T14:25:00.322-07:002016-09-28T14:25:00.322-07:00Oh Annabel, those roses are just lovely! I can'...Oh Annabel, those roses are just lovely! I can't knit, crochet or sew but they are all on my 'to learn' list.<br />I have been reading that the weather in SA should improve tomorrow. Stay safe today!<br />PeachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48390550718377599672016-09-28T09:30:36.220-07:002016-09-28T09:30:36.220-07:00I'm so glad your safe and secure! Hopefully yo...I'm so glad your safe and secure! Hopefully your power will be back on soon and there won't be too much damage. Prayers! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-45597472433411701632016-09-28T08:43:13.994-07:002016-09-28T08:43:13.994-07:00Annabel,
I love your grub roses and everything loo...Annabel,<br />I love your grub roses and everything looks so pretty. The results are always stunning! I hope your storms don't last long and create too much damage the cleanup after the storms can be massive. I may give these grub roses a go myself as I like them so much thanks for the inspiration! <br /><br />Rachel,<br />I will be reading it! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65678701513778944432016-09-28T08:33:32.037-07:002016-09-28T08:33:32.037-07:00Fiona,
I hope your migraine doesn't last long ...Fiona,<br />I hope your migraine doesn't last long and you feel better quickly!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76815218936548787482016-09-28T07:41:45.435-07:002016-09-28T07:41:45.435-07:00Annabel, I hope everyone is safe. Didn't real...Annabel, I hope everyone is safe. Didn't realize you were having a bad storm till now. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44662343888598340272016-09-28T07:34:45.982-07:002016-09-28T07:34:45.982-07:00Thank you everyone! I can't attempt to do my n...Thank you everyone! I can't attempt to do my normal replies. This storm turned into a mass power outage and our entire state has had no power. People stuck in lifts, phones down, hospitals run by torch light anda general mess.<br />We have just had power restored but not sure for how long. It is midnight now. Tomorrow is meant to be as bad. <br />This has been like one of Patsy's preparedness scenarios! I can say today we learned a lot and got to test our preparedness and use our generator. We have had some successes and some failures! Lessons learned! <br />You'll be glad to know at one stage when it was still light outside I just sat and did grub roses and took photos of the steps. So that was something! <br />We are fine and it is eerily calm now but apparently its about to become the next phase which is wind and hail.<br />Thank you for all the lovely comments and asking after us! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57819683708314294332016-09-28T05:53:59.926-07:002016-09-28T05:53:59.926-07:00Dear Annabel,
Your roses are beautiful. Everythi...Dear Annabel,<br /> Your roses are beautiful. Everything you make shouts care and love.<br /> Years ago, I did a lot of Crewel Embroidery and embroidery on Crazy Quilts. Embroidery is only limited by a person's imagination, as there are so many wonderful stitches and beautiful things that can be embellished by it. <br /> I have three large framed pictures I did in Crewel Embroidery, about 30 years ago. I am about to embark on another Crazy Quilt project for myself, simply to practice the stitches once again, before moving on for gifts for others.<br /> I have been practicing knitting, once again, as it's been 45 years since I did any knitting. When living in Europe, I did quite a lot of knitting daily, but then we moved back to the states and I stopped when our children came along. I, then, switched back to sewing as it was quick and easier for children's clothing. Plus, I did a lot of hand piecing and quilting back then, as you mentioned, whenever sitting and waiting at offices.<br /> Your posts are always inspirational, encouraging, and your work is gorgeous.<br />Love and hugs,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-49002493905142886972016-09-28T05:19:07.330-07:002016-09-28T05:19:07.330-07:00I CAN double crochet!! Woo Hoo!!!I CAN double crochet!! Woo Hoo!!!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65962295260788153032016-09-28T05:17:02.355-07:002016-09-28T05:17:02.355-07:00Mimi, it's funny you should mention the stitch...Mimi, it's funny you should mention the stitch sampler. One of my friends is tearing her house apart looking for the one she made in Home Ec when she was about 12. Sh just 're-did her sewing room and wants to frame it.Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37474440721218645892016-09-28T05:16:57.635-07:002016-09-28T05:16:57.635-07:00Everything is so beautiful!! To say the least.
I w...Everything is so beautiful!! To say the least.<br />I want to add, prayers are being said for all in Sothern Australia. Stay safe.<br />RosanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61742619053927257732016-09-28T05:06:22.693-07:002016-09-28T05:06:22.693-07:00Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44311354681982783302016-09-28T04:01:01.577-07:002016-09-28T04:01:01.577-07:00Hi Annabel!
If things get too cyclonic, will you ...Hi Annabel!<br /><br />If things get too cyclonic, will you bunker down in your cellar? May the Eternal be your safety, your Rock - for you and your family.<br /><br />Have you done ALL that embroidery?!! It's all so soft and beautiful! I would say you look back on it with appreciation. That's a sign of a job well done!<br /><br />In my childhood, Mum taught me some embroidery - stem stitch, lazy daisy stitch and French knots (which can also hold sequins in place). Right now, my embroidery project is stitching the Song of Moses of Deuteronomy chapter thirty-two. It is a way of, hopefully, preserving it, and having it in our home, since it is that important. It will take a while. The first portion is done. Lately, just doing a little now and then, I have found a renewed joy in this stitching project, particularly with more sunlight! I reckon I'd like to keep stitching even after this is complete! It is for myself and our home. It describes the story of our people, and is, itself, embroidered with justice, faithfulness, beauty and rescue! If I stitch it, will you all read it?!! I hope so!!<br /><br />With warm regards to all!<br />Rachel HoltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-736501996395725222016-09-28T03:51:22.373-07:002016-09-28T03:51:22.373-07:00Dear Annabel,
I am praying that this post finds yo...Dear Annabel,<br />I am praying that this post finds you, your family and others in your area safe. We heard about the storm here in the U.S. while watching the nightly news on TV. <br /><br />I so admire all of the beautiful things that you create and have learned so much from your tutorials, recipes, etc. I am really looking forward to learning how to make the grub roses. My mother embroidered beautifully and I have many table lines that she did. One, which is a beautiful linen banquet cloth that has stains on it I'm still trying to figure out where to cut it so as to make other things out of it.<br /><br />The coconut ice that you described and showed pictures of earlier this week looked so delicious that I looked up the recipe. It will definitely be made this year for our Christmas celebration and for gift giving. My husband asked if I would make a small batch of it now just to try as we have all of the ingredients in our storage. He loves sweets. And now that the weather has cooled off here and we're expecting rain through the weekend, a meat pie is on the menu for dinner one night. Love Cookie<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60137261319430938112016-09-28T02:27:10.201-07:002016-09-28T02:27:10.201-07:00Simply beautiful!Simply beautiful!quakerhillfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53701971767978338042016-09-28T02:21:31.655-07:002016-09-28T02:21:31.655-07:00Dear Annabel, your embroidery is just beautiful!I ...Dear Annabel, your embroidery is just beautiful!I love the idea of doing it not sure about the reality but I do find I enjoy hand stitching in the evening rather than use the sewing machine.I use to love spending Saturday evenings with my Nan helping her embroider afternoon tea cloths or table cloths, I cannot remember which. I just have lovely memories of the two of us doing it and the pretty coloured threads we used.I was around 11 years old .<br />Okay , now back to topic, At last my grandaughters rug is sewn together and ends tidy, and Im half way around the edging, hooray! Thought Id never get to this point.<br />Hopefully will have a photo for the next show and tell.<br />Hope you still have power, I haven't been watching the weather reports .Take care, love Maria xxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39725455088030347412016-09-28T01:34:32.148-07:002016-09-28T01:34:32.148-07:00I started to trim a couple of dish towels and they...I started to trim a couple of dish towels and they just don't look the same as yours. I can't wait for the tutorial (I obviously need it)! Your embroidery is very pretty. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87044762221556696022016-09-28T01:23:43.744-07:002016-09-28T01:23:43.744-07:00Hi Annabel,
I read the weather report this morning...Hi Annabel,<br />I read the weather report this morning about extreme high winds for SA. Hope the BoM have it wrong.<br />The grub roses are gorgeous and really add a luxury, boutique look to the items.<br />End of the month! Yikes! So soon.<br />Stay safe,<br />Janine<br />Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540554274755499923noreply@blogger.com