tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post7840211442497433866..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Christmas Challenge. A tutorial...Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21103526710076521342016-08-29T15:18:35.270-07:002016-08-29T15:18:35.270-07:00Thank you! I always find it hard to get nice bath ...Thank you! I always find it hard to get nice bath mats. So when I was given a lovely one I thought thats it Im copying this! They are really easy too! And everyone needs a bathmat! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29897219619623192652016-08-29T07:43:29.398-07:002016-08-29T07:43:29.398-07:00Oh I love this. I wanted to do some kitchen towel...Oh I love this. I wanted to do some kitchen towels for Christmas but I love the bath mat! Thanks for sharing this.GranthamLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141808493672642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67709475023868568322016-08-26T05:09:38.526-07:002016-08-26T05:09:38.526-07:00Dear Kelsey,
Knowing you love those shelves... I s...Dear Kelsey,<br />Knowing you love those shelves... I saw somewhere on pinterest where someone just glued pretty ribbon along the shelves edges. And another where they added a ribbon or fabric ruffle. I love all of this!<br />Show and tell is shaping up to be really good! Have a great weekend Kelsey! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3812320296874668872016-08-26T05:07:18.235-07:002016-08-26T05:07:18.235-07:00Thank you very much Vicky's Mum. xxxThank you very much Vicky's Mum. xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3746860637251289322016-08-26T05:06:42.736-07:002016-08-26T05:06:42.736-07:00Dear Janine,
It will be sos lovely having a new ba...Dear Janine,<br />It will be sos lovely having a new bathroom. I am working on blue towels now and the edging looks lovely in blue!<br />Have a great weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87032841322901262392016-08-26T05:05:27.100-07:002016-08-26T05:05:27.100-07:00Dear Vicky, It seems like the name Vicky is connec...Dear Vicky, It seems like the name Vicky is connected with good pantries! Thanks re the towels. When all the harvest etc is over you might get more time for such stuff like your dish towels! Thanks for persisting with commenting as I know you had trouble! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67817035874111140072016-08-25T17:30:17.659-07:002016-08-25T17:30:17.659-07:00Thanks Jen!Thanks Jen!Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28334619876692441372016-08-25T17:29:06.678-07:002016-08-25T17:29:06.678-07:00Thank you CookieThank you CookieVickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63005823929949942652016-08-25T16:16:10.325-07:002016-08-25T16:16:10.325-07:00Dear Annabel,
Your crocheted edgings are so prett...Dear Annabel,<br /> Your crocheted edgings are so pretty! You inspire us all with your lovely creations.<br /> Vickie, I love your pantry shelves! I knew they looked familiar, as I pinned them on my Pinterest page a few weeks ago :)<br /> I hope everyone is having a good week. I am looking forward to show and tell and seeing what everyone has been making!<br />With love, KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39882156187025261832016-08-25T12:33:27.880-07:002016-08-25T12:33:27.880-07:00Those are all so pretty! They turn the humble towe...Those are all so pretty! They turn the humble towel and bathmat into something of loveliness!<br />Vickie I love your shelves with the lace and it looks like you've been garden busy!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1433945369732017022016-08-25T08:26:47.257-07:002016-08-25T08:26:47.257-07:00Annabel,such beautiful handwork!!
Vicky's Mom...Annabel,such beautiful handwork!!<br /><br />Vicky's Mom<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61588550362794599942016-08-25T01:46:32.820-07:002016-08-25T01:46:32.820-07:00Dear Sonia, I am sorry you have been sick! I hope ...Dear Sonia, I am sorry you have been sick! I hope you are feeling much better. The chicken soup was a good idea.<br />I might do a tutorial on the roses. There is no sewing machine involved what so ever. Otherwise look on tube tube how to do grub roses. They re very simple once you have mustered one stitch which forms the "grub" which is wrapping the cotton around the needle lots of times. It takes a little practice then once you've got it you have it forever! It really adds a sweet touch.<br />Soup is wonderful, Well done on those! <br />Well done too on donating shoes. Even though you weren't well you really had good savings and the $70 a month on the health insurance was very good! <br />I do hope you are feeling better. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69092718264816479872016-08-25T01:44:46.906-07:002016-08-25T01:44:46.906-07:00Annabel, your edgings are really pretty and set of...Annabel, your edgings are really pretty and set off beautifully with the grub roses - I especially like the frilly edge. Thank you for the tutorial. I can see some of these in my new bathroom (when it's finished), though maybe not white. I sometimes think the towel is a useful tool for wiping off the dirt before getting in the shower :-)<br /><br />JanineJaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540554274755499923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83084708467121749702016-08-25T00:02:04.517-07:002016-08-25T00:02:04.517-07:00Dear Annabel, I would dearly love how to sew and m...Dear Annabel, I would dearly love how to sew and make roses like that for face cloths, bibs for babies presents , towels etc. I do not have a sewing machine. That cheeky chook was just literally "nesting" but I can see why you won't let her inside. Maybe she needs an old towel or blanket in her hatch. She did offer you a gift of her egg so she must be content. Nothing like home made eggs from hen house. The joke on people here in the city will pay up to $8.00 for so called "free range". As much as I'm into all that I don't live a farm so just buy roam free instead. I think supermarkets just play on peoples conscience and unless I got eggs myself how can I know ?<br />Sick this week. Made a gorgeous batch of chicken soup with loads of herbs, garlic and veg. Gargling with a lot of salty water as my grandmas advice for a very sore throat and it works! I couldn't agree with you more about harvesting our own. Even I in the city grow own herbs and baby tomatoes etc. I long to move to the country and be self sustainable. Bake , and meet a man who doesn't think it's silly to make gorgeous meals and a real little "nest". <br />How I saved this week; <br />1.Picked up an extra shift at work before came down with this awful virus<br />2. Went over my health insurance and by reviewing things I don't use saving $70 a month! So so happy!<br />3. Made different soups as cauliflower was on sale and broccoli too..who doesn't love a warm soup on a cold rainy day ?<br />4. Went via the reject store to see what toiletry items were on sale<br />5. Followed the aldi 7 day specials to plan meals <br />6. Had two nights meat free<br />7..stopped using fabric softener and used a dash of vinegar in final cycle for soft clothes.<br />8. Cleaned out my wardrobe and gave to the smith family shoe drive for those literally with nothing on their feet.<br />Hope you had a lovely week. All of vickys jars look amazing as does your crocheting. SoniaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755978836374275623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83611678282036142692016-08-24T19:40:45.138-07:002016-08-24T19:40:45.138-07:00Dear Nanna Chel, yikes red dirt! Well I have white...Dear Nanna Chel, yikes red dirt! Well I have white towels, bathmats, lounge ... oh lounge is more cream... oh sheets, doona cover, pillows etc. Bleach is my friend. But red dirt might beat me! At the farm the soil is sandy so it is light... but gritty. I am working on blue towels now with blue edgings for a gift. They are really pretty! Its the blue like on my screen page. I hope you are having a good week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79096839724335840152016-08-24T19:04:30.428-07:002016-08-24T19:04:30.428-07:00Beautiful crochet edgings as usual, Annabel. Oh to...Beautiful crochet edgings as usual, Annabel. Oh to have a white bathmat! We have red dirt here and with two men in the house they wouldn't stay white for long :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44303165826230127772016-08-24T18:07:53.215-07:002016-08-24T18:07:53.215-07:00Dear Maria,
I think you will love this! Some bath ...Dear Maria,<br />I think you will love this! Some bath mats have a backing and rubber etc and they are no good. I get some suitable from the supermarket, Spotlight and IKEA. And Aldi often have lovely ones. Hand towels too. This is good when its warmer weather and working on rugs is too hot.<br />With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70015924800428018112016-08-24T18:05:57.396-07:002016-08-24T18:05:57.396-07:00Dear Mel, My cupboard is no longer neat either. It...Dear Mel, My cupboard is no longer neat either. Its just too full but think of the fun when we get to sort and wrap! <br />Vicky commented on dandelion greens being sold in her store! I thought of you and if you know about using the greens. Plus I saw a recipe for dandelion and magnesium balm. Let me know if you want that!<br />I hope we get to see this Birthday present when its finished! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13979250547718568882016-08-24T18:05:04.485-07:002016-08-24T18:05:04.485-07:00Hi Annabel,
I am not surprised that your gift cup...Hi Annabel,<br /><br />I am not surprised that your gift cupboard is overflowing...you have been churning out gorgeous gifts all year!! I am sure it is a magnificent sight to behold! Your crochet tutorial is wonderful...thank you for taking the time to put it together!<br /><br />Love your pantry shelves, Vickie!<br /><br />xx Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10865895305892893192016-08-24T18:03:29.947-07:002016-08-24T18:03:29.947-07:00Dear Jes, Thank you. Bath mats are notoriously yuc...Dear Jes, Thank you. Bath mats are notoriously yucky and expensive here. So the first time I saw a pretty one I was so excited and they make great presents! <br />Yes the weather is beautiful! Today is like a proper spring day! I am out the front painting. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13474257646329920862016-08-24T18:02:03.690-07:002016-08-24T18:02:03.690-07:00Dear Cookie, Thanks... because I don't read pa...Dear Cookie, Thanks... because I don't read patterns etc I am hoping my basic demo is helpful and easy. It is a bit funny trying to describe things though! I really hope you love these projects! They are really fun and theres a whole range of gift possibilities! <br />Many thanks, Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-80971968462512351822016-08-24T16:36:03.001-07:002016-08-24T16:36:03.001-07:00Dear Annabel,I very much appreciate your edgings t...Dear Annabel,I very much appreciate your edgings tutorial, you;ve inspired me to try this now to find a bath mat and cotton :-) love Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53464907076873751062016-08-24T15:41:00.297-07:002016-08-24T15:41:00.297-07:00Your crochet work is stunning and the bath mats ar...Your crochet work is stunning and the bath mats are an excellent idea! What a wonderful gift those would make!!! I hope your weather is starting to warm up :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73970704399821748132016-08-24T13:48:12.941-07:002016-08-24T13:48:12.941-07:00Hi Vickie,
I loved the pictures of your pantry she...Hi Vickie,<br />I loved the pictures of your pantry shelves and the way you've made everything look so inviting. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29600090925864920922016-08-24T13:43:00.670-07:002016-08-24T13:43:00.670-07:00Dear Annabel,
Thank you for the beautiful and very...Dear Annabel,<br />Thank you for the beautiful and very understandable tutorial. What a wonderful feeling to have your Christmas closet filled to the brim.<br />I'm looking forward to starting some crochet projects now that I have a good idea of exactly how to proceed. XXX Cookie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com