Saturday, July 16, 2011

Christmas In July

My online stitching group had a christmas stocking swap, we all had to make a stocking of our choice and send it to our partners, this is what I received from Lynda, I was a bit spoilt and got more than just a stocking.





Lynda made me the most gorgeous Lollipop made from punch needle. Its so cute.

Thankyou Lynda, I love everything you sent me, including the cross stitch patterns.





This is the stocking I made for Tracy, Its a Bronwyn Hayes pattern.







A few weeks ago my wonderful husband surprised me with a hot house. I love to grow plants from seeds so now I have the perfect spot to do so.









Today I filled up all the seedling trays with seeds, I have poppies, heartsease, delphiniums and swan river daisies. I also replanted some geraniums.











I can see myself spending alot of time in here. Enjoying the piece and quiet.













The iris are the first spring plant to flower in our garden, these are minatures and are very cute.


I did make some time for sewing today, I'll be back tomorrow to share my progress.















10 comments:

Christine said...

Both the stockings are gorgeous .. and LOVE that lollipop. How cool. Looks like your having fun in your hot house. Look forward to seeing your sewing.

Chookyblue...... said...

lovely stocking sent and received.............enjoy your green house.........

Pauline said...

nice one jo..love the stocking you recieved...and how about that lolly pop? so clever......enjoy your green house..they are fun when you have the time...

Pauline said...

blonde moment..sorry Leanne, doesnt take much to confuse me...rofmao

happy rosie said...

lovely gifts and that lollipop looks great enjoy the hot house cheers

Thimbelina said...

Thankyou so much for my lovely stocking Leanne...I love it!
Looks like you did very well too :)

Jo in TAS said...

Lovely stockings!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Both stockings are just gorgeous Leanne....have fun in your green house....

DAWNIE said...

Just gorgeouw - just love the one you made and also received.

Sue said...

Love the stockings, very pretty, and the Greenhouse, I like to garden as well, can you tell me what are Swan River Daisies? my westie is called Daisy...
Have fun hope they grow fast!

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