In the nick of time

Another finish for the 12 in 2012 Challenge from AJ.

I've just finished binding this super bright baby quilt.

I've been hankering to make a rainbow quilt for quite a while.

So I did.

The day after piecing it (while he napped) I decided to stipple quilt it (while he napped - it was a perfectly timed nap from basting to the last stipple :o).

Instead of dropping my feed dogs (which have a broken mechanism and Mr Cp has to take the bottom of the machine off to get them back up) I decided to put some masking tape over them.

It worked a treat.

My stippling still needs practice but I am fairly happy with how it went.

I also used pre-made bias binding for the first.

Next time I'll fully machine it on, not hand stitch it down on the back, but all in all it was good.

Thanks Jules - she's my binding dealer ;o)

Thank you to all those that have filled in the survey, it's a great help.

I'll leave it up for a little longer.

If you haven't yet, go here

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6JVN33Z

Thanks,

Abbe x

Handsome man.

He walks!

Survey says

I have a favour to ask you, my crafty friends...

Some of you may be aware that I have been planning on pursuing a crafting business dream and crunch time is nearing. What do I need from you?

It's as simple as....Information!

Would you fill in a survey for me?

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6JVN33Z

I really appreciate your time!

Please, point others in my direction as I'd love as many opinions as possible.

Abbe x

We partied!

Mr CP bought Harvey a special present.

A spinning top - remember those?

He loves it. 

He also loves the box it came in.

Do those eyes look a little partied out?

It was a BIG day.

There was a LOT of wonderful prezzies to open. 

Mr CP also made Harvey's birthday cake.

It tasted as good as it looks.

Proof was in the tasting. I ate several pieces as I handed it around :o)

We had a wonderful afternoon with family and friends.

Proof again of just how lucky we are.

I'm hoping to get some sewing in over the next few days. I have been busy at work and with party organising but I'll finally have some crafty time. Other than planning that little wedding shindig....

Ab x

FIRST

They say there is a first for everything.

They are right.

Yep, it's been a good first year.

Thank you all so much for the love and support in blogland.

We are having a quiet celebration tomorrow and a lovely big party with family and friends soon.

We are so very blessed with our boy.

Happy 1st Birthday

Harvey!

Love Mummy xx