tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post8878060395266434512..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 7th August, 2015.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46111264790707961742015-08-13T22:00:10.660-07:002015-08-13T22:00:10.660-07:00Dear Jenn, Thank you!
These tea towels I bought t...Dear Jenn, Thank you! <br />These tea towels I bought then crocheted around. But I also make a lot of tea towels. I am making some just now from vintage sheets and a doona cover...I think I will have them on a post late next week. I use double thickness cotton and most often sew along a trim around the border or across the bottom. There is so much fabric in things like sheets, curtains... I wash it up and it makes lovely soft and pretty tea towels. I am always after soft florals, old fashioned roses etc.<br />Many thanks for your comment! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58886209590335445852015-08-13T19:48:41.198-07:002015-08-13T19:48:41.198-07:00Love the bags! I will be going thrifting at some p...Love the bags! I will be going thrifting at some point to see what kind of fabric I can find (though tulle is fairly cheap at the store). <br /><br />I am curious about your tea towels...do you make your own towel out of fabric and crochet around or do you use a purchased towel. Inquiring minds want to know :) And I apologize if you've addressed this question elsewhere!Jennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684495712469386275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85644571355610935282015-08-11T18:20:29.702-07:002015-08-11T18:20:29.702-07:00Thanks Teri. We do make a world of difference. I k...Thanks Teri. We do make a world of difference. I know you make a world of difference in a whole heap of lives. That is so important. It goes down the generations. Your grandchildren will be telling their grandchildren the things you dod for them. Plus in a larger family one on one special time with a cild becomes a wonderful thing. Grandmas make these things happen. Life is busy and a lot of work to do. Grandmas are big helpers!<br />Well done on the chicken broth! You had a very good week too. With lvoe and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14081282436978060962015-08-11T18:17:10.865-07:002015-08-11T18:17:10.865-07:00Thank you Erika! This is my friends post on the sa...Thank you Erika! This is my friends post on the sausage roll recipe... it is good and easy. I make it up in large batches and add a few grated carrots. <br />http://myabundantlife07.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/sausage-rolls.html<br />I hope that helps! They freeze very well. Thanks so much! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29048253174567329572015-08-11T14:14:05.486-07:002015-08-11T14:14:05.486-07:00Wow! I love the produce and lingerie bags. I rea...Wow! I love the produce and lingerie bags. I really need to make a couple for around the house (instead of hand washing everything *laugh*).<br /><br />Great work on the tea towels too! They are almost too pretty to use :).<br /><br />By the way, in relation to the post above this one, would you consider sharing your recipe for sausage rolls? I'm from the US and have always wanted to make them to try and yours look absolutely delicious! Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55085945991908020262015-08-09T12:57:45.847-07:002015-08-09T12:57:45.847-07:00Hi! I just wanted to say I will be praying for yo...Hi! I just wanted to say I will be praying for you! I admire your attitude and know you will be able to re build your life for you and your children! TeriTeri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18981675259489975282015-08-09T12:54:25.454-07:002015-08-09T12:54:25.454-07:00Annabel, You had a very good, busy week! Much was...Annabel, You had a very good, busy week! Much was accomplished! The gift bags and tea towels are beautiful! I really like what you said about being prudent and also how we are all in "different seasons". "be encouraged that your work makes a world of difference to your family" really struck me and helped me feel like I really do accomplish things each day, even if I don't feel like my to-do list is getting done! Thank you!!<br /><br />I love reading all the comments. I was able to keep up with the laundry this week (although its time to do that again lol), put 15 pints of chicken broth up, picked and canned about 45 #s of beets (all from our little garden) and helped family. Plus, cooked all meals from scratch and did a bit more organizing. A good week!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to a "prudent" post and also Glenda's post! Love, TeriTeri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76521401059708586932015-08-08T18:30:54.509-07:002015-08-08T18:30:54.509-07:00Dear .... I am sorry I do not have your name. If y...Dear .... I am sorry I do not have your name. If you write back please tell me that so I can call you by your name.<br />My life has had a lot of bumps. I have in the past been in an abusive relationship. In the end I left that relationship and it was the hardest thing I ever did. It involved addictions and I could not fix it. But I tried to fix it! <br />I dont not like to advise really but somewhere there is a line that constitutes abuse and no one wants to see a person living like that.<br />I thought I would not survive. Really. I did not think I could get through it.<br />But look at my life now!<br />If he has left and wants a divorce then he mustnt be coming to yell etc on weekends. Each time that happens it sets you back. <br />If you would like to email me privately my email is brinkzi21@hotmail.com<br />It is very hard to recover but you and your children can re build your lives and have great happiness, I truly believe that ! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86054426586746550502015-08-08T17:37:13.718-07:002015-08-08T17:37:13.718-07:00Dear Leslie,
Thank you so much for such an encoura...Dear Leslie,<br />Thank you so much for such an encouraging comment. That is very kind.<br />The mere thought of a tomato harvest to keep up with is lovely to me! That is your season the "keeping up with the tomatoes season" and that is what you need to be doing right now. This will set you up for the months to come. It is wonderful!<br />We have spring coming. I usually grow a lot of cherry tomatoes, I seem to have best success with them and my basil is always massive, it practically takes over! <br />I am looking forward to spring now. Just three weeks to go! I hope you have a lovely Sunday and great week! With love, Annabel.xxxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28509993033191719852015-08-08T14:41:54.177-07:002015-08-08T14:41:54.177-07:00Thanks for sharing on how to make the veggie/linge...Thanks for sharing on how to make the veggie/lingerie bags. These will be great gifts!<br /><br />At my house we are trying to keep up with our tomato harvest. Also I buy my bananas at a discount so I have to stay ahead of the very ripe ones. I saw a few that had bruises and splits in the skins this a.m. I quickly peeled and wrapped 3 together in wax paper. These slip nicely into a ziplock bag and into the freezer. Perfect for baking or smoothies. <br /><br />Thanks again for your blog. And judging by the above responses, looks like you really have a ministry. My husband and I got a good laugh over your response to my comment last week, about people needing their "head read." I don't have people push me to get a job now.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60595459605890464902015-08-08T00:56:53.464-07:002015-08-08T00:56:53.464-07:00Dear Lynette,
That sounds like a difficult week. ...Dear Lynette, <br />That sounds like a difficult week. I am so sorry for your friend and the shock of it all. <br />Little bags for toiletry supplies would be a great idea and simple to make.<br />Lynette would you like to say what supplies are most needed and where they can be sent, if you can, or that is suitable. I could put it on the blog as many of us have small soaps and shampoos and things that we could pack up and post. When people know a need is genuine and hear it through a friend they want to help. I certainly could help...<br />Given what you have said before about the tenant I think inspecting might be stressful! I hope everything is ok!<br />Little hats and mittens is great for using up small bits of yarn. I am sure they will be greatly appreciated. With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46580944724409383802015-08-08T00:50:42.209-07:002015-08-08T00:50:42.209-07:00Dear Terri, Thank you! Thank you also for sharing ...Dear Terri, Thank you! Thank you also for sharing your week.The porch area is a lovely living area in the good weather. I am planning our outdoor eating area for spring... it needs a major clean up after winter.<br />Have a lovely weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53506462966815530012015-08-08T00:48:35.985-07:002015-08-08T00:48:35.985-07:00Dear Mimi,
I am hoping you might be having a restf...Dear Mimi,<br />I am hoping you might be having a restful weekend.<br />I would love to see these wristlets! On your blog I hope soon. They sound lovely. And if the week was a handful you did a good job doing something like this! With love, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48968866554688218892015-08-07T23:08:39.191-07:002015-08-07T23:08:39.191-07:00Thank you for the explaination. My Scotland born M...Thank you for the explaination. My Scotland born Mother always has a teapot in a tea cosy. I seriously don't anyone that does that type of a party here. Sounds like fun. <br />SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14077221430274113422015-08-07T23:03:22.135-07:002015-08-07T23:03:22.135-07:00Dear Sheila,
I think it is a British term.. it is ...Dear Sheila,<br />I think it is a British term.. it is afternoon tea, a bit fancy. So think three tiered cake stands, cucumber tiny sandwiches, little cakes, scones jam and cream, lovely feminine china, tea pots etc. It is really lovely! I will skip lunch for high tea any day! I hope that helps! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7693104256128545332015-08-07T22:43:02.276-07:002015-08-07T22:43:02.276-07:00Can you please explain what is considered "hi...Can you please explain what is considered "high tea"? That is a term we do not use in USA.<br />Thanks,<br />Sheila.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17599990095141836052015-08-07T22:33:07.908-07:002015-08-07T22:33:07.908-07:00This week has not been about me - I have a close f...This week has not been about me - I have a close friend who's sister has not much longer for this world - the sister has kept her illness from not only her siblings but also her adult children. It has been a case of if she had gone to the doctor sooner rather than later and then followed what the doctor said to do then she would have longer with her family.<br /><br />My friend is here her sister is in New Zealand so a bit of working out to be done on getting over there. <br /><br />Next week I plan to meet up with another friend who needs a hug. <br /><br />Today I received an email from another friend who runs a not for profit group that aids the homeless, women's refuges etc etc - the email contained the list of things that they need - no matter how many items we sit and make there is never enough the wharehouse (as they call it) is just about empty, again. <br /><br />Annabel I love the pretty bags and you have reminded me that I have a lot of fabric that I can put to good use - my friend with the not for profit group needs bags to make up toiletry kits so that is something else I can do across the horrid months of summer. I already have a bit of a collection of knitted items needing sewing up for that time as well. <br /><br />This week I have been working on children's mittens to go with the beanies I finished the other week - still using up the odds bits of yarn that I have - I have put together plains and patterned yarn in the beanies and then using plain for the mittens. My bags of not full balls of yarn are getting smaller. <br /><br />Yesterday I cleaned out and reorganised my wardrobe - I do need to look at some new sandals and next year some new shoes. <br /><br />I also made up the cough mixture that I have been making since I first came across the recipe in the newspaper when the children were little - my husband has a cough which we are working on keeping to just that rather than bronchitis. <br /><br />The best part about the week has been that our daughter posted some new photos on her face book page - I know that all is good with her after seeing them. <br /><br />I know that after the 20th I will be tied up for a bit for a few days getting things sorted out at our rental - we need to do a check and make sure that the current tenant has not left any damage etc. Given that there is 'stuff' spread from one fence to another I am doubtful that it will all be as it should be when I walk through the house.<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXX<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86791333572651853972015-08-07T19:22:10.513-07:002015-08-07T19:22:10.513-07:00I love how your mind sees these fabrics and makes ...I love how your mind sees these fabrics and makes them into beautiful things for your home and for others. I spent time today working on my back porch which has looked neglected this spring/summer. It feels good to take what I have and turn it into something pleasant for us to enjoy. I shared my week of frugal doings here: <br />http://bluehousejournal.blogspot.com/2015/08/this-week-in-my-home-planning-ahead-for.htmlterricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-90071748847491823912015-08-07T17:49:50.941-07:002015-08-07T17:49:50.941-07:00Dear Annabel, what a sweet and gentle touch you ha...Dear Annabel, what a sweet and gentle touch you have with everything. My week has been a little chaotic, but I have managed to sew some beautiful wristlets for Christmas gifts. This week, I was thankful to have managed that. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51137162194347663282015-08-07T10:38:44.910-07:002015-08-07T10:38:44.910-07:00I had heard that she died recently. I felt we had ...I had heard that she died recently. I felt we had lost a great saint of God who taught many of us women how to walk out female beauty Biblically. I am surely grateful for all she taught me through her (transcripted) radio programs. <br /><br />Blessings. <br />Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885394458317264217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51643176043136638172015-08-07T07:56:29.256-07:002015-08-07T07:56:29.256-07:00Dear Annabel,
Love your blog, honesty, family and...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />Love your blog, honesty, family and the love you all have for each other. I have been married for going on 17 years. I worked, had my own home and business, gave it up to get married. Moved to CA, became a stay at home Mom, helped him with his debt ( 40,000), put money down on house car, and moved again due to his health. Nursed him through things, moved to another state, put stock money from childhood down on another house, kept us from losing our home to foreclosure when he got sick, helped him send resumes out ( in fact did his resumes to get him a new job), and then finally made sure we were debt free. No car loans, and small home loan and bought a new home ( needs work with the last of my childhood stock money) to be completely debt free. Cook from scratch, bake from scratch, make my own cleaners, laundry soap, soap, herbals, home school and would have to fix our current home up to sell, and fix new then be near his new work, be debt free and have 20 more years maybe to save for retirement. THEN..... he has an either affair online, or life, yells, screams at me, ( seems to be bipolar) wants divorce, won't help me fix up, current house, or new house ( he is living in near his work) comes he every weekend to yell, tells me he hates me ( while bringing milk) wrecked my car, and his numerous times, luckily had insurance to get him new for work ( new used car). Now have to fix mine, get homes fixed and move. I don't work as I worked here to be debt free, save money, cook, bake, clean, take care of the kids, etc. I have been devastated and will be fine, trust in God, will move on and make a great future for myself and kids. I garden, and go to produce auctions, can and just try to save and love life. I am telling you, as I wish my family had the love yours does. I do love my kids and will make this work.<br /><br />I love your blog and watch for new posts all the time. I haven't commented until now, as well. just dealing with life. If you have any advice would appreciate. I appreciate Helen's and Terri's posts as well. I always read Laines Letters also and thought I would be treasured and appreciated as you all were. I have worked hard to be debt free, honor my husband and try to look beautiful everyday. I am just heartbroken. <br /><br />Blessings to you and yours,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25243731570235100432015-08-07T06:55:19.657-07:002015-08-07T06:55:19.657-07:00Dear Cristy,
I love Do the next thing and it has s...Dear Cristy,<br />I love Do the next thing and it has saved me many times. Elizabeth Elliot died just recently. I will be forever grateful to her for this thing she taught me.<br />Many times when I didn't know what to do I thought "do the next thing". <br />Moving is such a lot of work but also exciting. Especially it is good as you are achieving a goal! I hope it goes very well. You are in the season of moving but soon you will be in the season of settling in! <br />Thank you for your lovely comment. Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73157970089168092842015-08-07T06:51:08.990-07:002015-08-07T06:51:08.990-07:00Patsi, if it is any help the pattern along the edg...Patsi, if it is any help the pattern along the edges is four single crochet in a row then five double crochet in one hole... repeat.... it makes a pretty scallop. I use this endlessly! <br />We love the lemon butter. The last person I sent some was my Dad, we goes mad over it.<br />I still have a lot of lemons... I wish I could pass some to you over the fence! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82082382813324270632015-08-07T06:47:59.484-07:002015-08-07T06:47:59.484-07:00Dear Marie,
How wonderful to get given all those v...Dear Marie,<br />How wonderful to get given all those vegies! And you put everything to good use. That was so good. And now the zucchini... they are very useful too. All of this must have been a great help. Sometimes if I am given something I have to think "what can I do with this" and its like a little challenge but I will not waste it! The savings can go into something else!<br />Tomorrow I am making cakes with the bananas I was given, I am making a double recipe to use them up as it will freeze. With love, Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71572373492308647072015-08-07T06:43:47.227-07:002015-08-07T06:43:47.227-07:00Dear Kaye,
The high tea party sounds just lovely....Dear Kaye, <br />The high tea party sounds just lovely. And yes I have seen huge prices for high tea! <br />Your op shop bargains were amazing! What good things too and what savings. It was a great idea to call in while you were out and about. That alone made big savings for the week.<br />Have a lovely weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com