tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post830618322115653184..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Christmas Challenge. Show and Tell for September, 2017.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4098167785375017002017-09-21T16:00:38.451-07:002017-09-21T16:00:38.451-07:00Thank you everyone for your kind words to our part...Thank you everyone for your kind words to our participants this week! Thank you Jane, Rosanne, Jeanette and Maria! I already have some lovely entires for next week! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-49137004402359448652017-09-20T19:07:38.629-07:002017-09-20T19:07:38.629-07:00Chel it was your post that got me into making bees...Chel it was your post that got me into making beeswax wraps. Now I am waiting for pine resin to try with the next lot.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13785264404146872392017-09-20T19:05:26.429-07:002017-09-20T19:05:26.429-07:00Janine I am very fortunate to be semi retired. Aft...Janine I am very fortunate to be semi retired. After living and working in the corporate world for so long I find if I don't do things I go a bit stir crazy. When I was working, parenting and had a working property with my husband, crafting time was very limited. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13507239638694274232017-09-20T16:51:36.947-07:002017-09-20T16:51:36.947-07:00Great job everyone! I am totally in love with the...Great job everyone! I am totally in love with the flag afghan!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29811427076387595182017-09-20T16:23:19.529-07:002017-09-20T16:23:19.529-07:00Dear Rosanne, I think your work deserves to be sho...Dear Rosanne, I think your work deserves to be shown! Also you are showing the power of starting early with such big projects and how much can be achieved in a year! This is very inspiring! And gifts like these will hopefully be kept forever! Thank you so much, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83863492822289265762017-09-20T16:21:08.942-07:002017-09-20T16:21:08.942-07:00Dear Janine, I wouldnt be able to do it all. I thi...Dear Janine, I wouldnt be able to do it all. I think overtime you shop watch for amazing deals on little things to put in your gift cupboard plus an item for your preparedness and pantry. (this adds up to a lot fast) and if you sit down in the evening to watch TV have whatever you are working on always right next to where you sit. Almost all my knitting and crochet are done in this time. Housework is another matter, it seems endless! I find there are not enough hours in the day and I don't work outside the home so I doubt I could manage what you do! Time is precious and sleep is needed so there is only so much you can do with 24 hours but little bits in all areas really do add up! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83970319636319542582017-09-20T15:23:16.028-07:002017-09-20T15:23:16.028-07:00Everything is beautiful! My mom made me dresses l...Everything is beautiful! My mom made me dresses like Jane's sleeveless. They were ideal for SoCalif because the weather never got terribly cold. She could add a long sleeved shirt and tights and the dress doubled for winter.<br /><br />I would love to know more about the butterflies on the cards. They look 3D.<br /><br />I'd also like to try the lotion bars and beeswax thingies!<br /><br />Nice work, everyone!!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23636663579535254832017-09-20T12:05:59.016-07:002017-09-20T12:05:59.016-07:00Lovely, lovely gifts. All recipients will be very...Lovely, lovely gifts. All recipients will be very fortunate.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66464600184164767952017-09-20T11:46:28.866-07:002017-09-20T11:46:28.866-07:00What wonderful talents! I love the flag Jeanette a...What wonderful talents! I love the flag Jeanette and the little clothes so cute Jane. I love the cards Maria they are so pretty and Rosanne your afghan looks very cozy! <br />Keep up all of the beautiful work ladies it is such a joy to see,<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26913424650733249302017-09-20T11:27:18.555-07:002017-09-20T11:27:18.555-07:00What pretty pretties! Beautiful work everyone!What pretty pretties! Beautiful work everyone!patsi @ a working pantryhttp://aworkingpantry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11770861041950356012017-09-20T09:31:04.406-07:002017-09-20T09:31:04.406-07:00Wow everyone! I am in awe of you lot!Wow everyone! I am in awe of you lot!Sarahhttp://www.facebook.com/budgetcooking101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53234439249644397052017-09-20T09:01:56.470-07:002017-09-20T09:01:56.470-07:00Thank you ladies, as you can see, I haven't fi...Thank you ladies, as you can see, I haven't finished attaching the stars quite yet. Hubby requested that I make it 2-sided so, of course, that means 100 stars to be attached! It is slow going as I am attaching them front and back simultaneously and so far only have 9 (18) finished. I also found out yesterday that I will be having knee surgery on October 2, so I will be laying around for probably a week and then off work for another 1-2 weeks so I should be able to get quite a few gifts made for Christmas in that time! Now, to plan what I will be making!<br /><br />Jane, I would love to be your neighbor so I could beg you to teach me to sew better! I love the idea of the beeswax coverings, so I will be looking into that. <br /><br />Maria, your cards are beautiful! I'm so glad your eye is getting better as well!<br /><br />Roseanne, your afghan is so pretty! I love the stitch you used around the border, what stitch is it?<br /><br />JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62448914648421219752017-09-20T07:33:40.144-07:002017-09-20T07:33:40.144-07:00Annabel,
What a lovely post. I feel honored to be ...Annabel,<br />What a lovely post. I feel honored to be alongside these very talented ladies.<br /><br />Jeanette, your flag afghan is absolutely beautiful, your husband will treasure it for many years to come.<br /><br />Jane, I have no idea where you find the time to do all the sewing, your Granddaughter's dresses are precious, she will look darling in them. I love the idea of the beeswax wraps, I am one that is going to have to check out how to make them.<br /><br />Maria, your cards are so beautiful, I do so hope whoever receives on treasures it and keeps it forever. Knowing the love that went into making them.<br /><br />Annabel, you surprised me with posting my afghan, what a sweet thought! It was lots of hours of work and I am hoping the recipient does like it. I am now working on the next one for 7 yr old Granddaughter. I need to get that one made so I can make the last one before Christmas. I am so behind I Christmas present making this year since the big projects take so long.<br /><br />May all have a wonderful time creating.<br /><br />Annabel, we can't wait to see all the kitchen completed. I love your new floor.<br />Rubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386788915862035566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-42937147859143964672017-09-20T06:35:49.510-07:002017-09-20T06:35:49.510-07:00I made chocolate cake and put half in the freezer ...I made chocolate cake and put half in the freezer for times I need something in a hurry for the kids to have in their lunchboxes. <br />What I find hard is working five days a week leaves me little time to get everything done. Housework, shopping, craft and preparedness. How do others do it?Janine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41808506252618496122017-09-20T06:00:21.894-07:002017-09-20T06:00:21.894-07:00Jen,
I thought about you last weekend as there was...Jen,<br />I thought about you last weekend as there was a big WW11 reneactment here and there were lots of Canadians in attendance, as well as folks all the way from England. It was amazing as they even brought jeeps and some artillary with them. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37204468403497021712017-09-20T04:10:53.795-07:002017-09-20T04:10:53.795-07:00Beautiful, beautiful work, everyone!! I love it a...Beautiful, beautiful work, everyone!! I love it all!<br /><br />xx Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81039362180048498042017-09-20T03:49:55.365-07:002017-09-20T03:49:55.365-07:00Dear Annabel and Bluebirds,
What an amazing array ...Dear Annabel and Bluebirds,<br />What an amazing array of beautiful gifts. I love the Afghan Jeanette made for her husband! Jane, as always your sewing is incredible. It must be so much fun to have a granddaughter to see for! I've never heard of the beeswax wraps and would love to know how to make them too!<br /><br />Maria, the cards are look so elegant! Roseanne, your crocheting is lovely. You dil is one lucky lady. <br />Beautiful work everyone. Blessings, CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60979920905507547632017-09-19T21:47:37.919-07:002017-09-19T21:47:37.919-07:00Annabel there are instructions on my blog about ho...Annabel there are instructions on my blog about how Racheal from our simple living group makes the beeswax wraps. She adds pine resin which helps to make the wraps cling. She experimented with a few different ways before she settled on this way. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28677189175496163022017-09-19T20:57:08.560-07:002017-09-19T20:57:08.560-07:00Dear Annabel and Beautiful Bluebirds!!
It is real...Dear Annabel and Beautiful Bluebirds!!<br /><br />It is really nice getting to know the generous exhibitors!<br /><br />Jeanette, your crochet American flag will warm your husband's heart and body!! It is very nicely made!<br /><br />Jane, you are doing so well! I do think it would be lovely to have a tutorial on the beeswax wraps (I do have beeswax!), and can you wash them, too? Your sewing is wonderful! You and little Tilda are treasures for each other!<br /><br />Ahhh, Maria, your eyes are working well!! Aren't butterflies such delicate wonders of the world?! I love your lace and bling!! You've done a very nice job!!<br /><br />Rosanne, your crochet, too, is beautifully done. What a treasure that you have appreciative recipients to treasure your work!!<br /><br />This is beautiful work from the beautiful Bluebirds! Thank you!<br /><br />Regards,<br />Rachel HoltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10315421720010826332017-09-19T19:37:30.903-07:002017-09-19T19:37:30.903-07:00Hi Annabel and busy Bluebirders, firstly thank you...Hi Annabel and busy Bluebirders, firstly thank you for the Aldi heads up. I went and had a look and picked up a couple of things.<br />I picked up some Mr Men, Mr Awesome mens bathroom products to go in the toiletry bag shown in this post. I now have one Brothers family gifts, all sorted. I have parts of all gifts made and am accumulating bits to make the whole package. If I didn't start early in the year, I would not have the finances to be able to purchase each person a gift, come Christmas. I have a large family so an early start is a necessity. It's also a lot of fun.<br />Jeanette I am in awe of your crocheted flag. It is magnificent!<br />Maria flutterflies are my favourites! I love the cards. I hope that you are well and truly beating your injury.<br />Rosanne your DIL is one lucky lady to have you in her life. That afghan, will be a big warm hug from you, every time she snuggles up with it.<br />Thank you Annabel for hosting this. It is such a blessing to see your work showcased and to see what others are doing.<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26515286420963774662017-09-19T19:09:18.298-07:002017-09-19T19:09:18.298-07:00Good morning Annabel, the crafts done are amazing....Good morning Annabel, the crafts done are amazing. I am quite amazed at the american flag crochet - what startling work Jeanette and Jane's sewing and crafting is great too. Maria's cards are lovely, you often mention Annabel about packaging up cards as part of a gift. I have just done that with gift tags I've made. There are so many of them and I thought they would look nice in a little cellophane bag. Roseanne's blanket is beautiful too. I bet you are loving the floors all done, they look really classy. Fi xxFionanoreply@blogger.com