Sunday, December 30, 2012

So much to show you

 I'm back again with a few more presents to share with you,  I received this beautiful stitched table cloth from my mum, hasn't she done an amazing job. All that stitchery would have drove me mad but mum stuck with it and its so lovely.
 Here is a close up of the middle, thanks Mum I love it.

 I have been a very good girl this year and santa gave me this awesome camera. I have always had just a little compact camera but I wanted to update to something bigger and better. I still don't know how most of it works but I have taken a few snapshots. The boys are sick of me already telling them to smile so when they see me with the camera they run and hide. Cheeky buggars.
 I took this photo in our garden and see how the flower is perfectly clear but the back ground is  blurry. I have always wanted to do that and now I can. I don't even know how I did that this time but lets hope I work it out. I have watched a few tutorials on you tube and they are really good. Its like being in the camera shop and someone telling you all about it.
 My moth in law is the best ever. She know how much I LOVE Cath Kidston and look what she sent me, A beautiful bag.
 A gorgeous toiletry bag full of little goodies every girl needs.
 And a Cath Kidston preserve kit. thankyou Dawn, I love you heaps.
The best gift of all would have to be from my youngest son , he made the most beautiful ornaments at school for each of us. He did such a good job.

I'm having a day at home today so I reckon I'll be sewing, how about you?? What are your plans for the day. I hope its a good one.

21 comments:

Anita : Shabby Quilt said...

Lovely Tablecloth, I stitched the same one a while back and it is a lot of work. Great camera you have been spoilt.

Fiona said...

those are lovely gifts... wow, the tablecloth is just awesome... and such lovely stars from your son... enjoy your new toy!!
Hugz

Cubby House Crafts said...

Oh you lucky girl! Gorgeous gifts and love your camera and the pic of your Geum...I have them in my garden too. I am just about to head off to work and being super good and walking there!
Lisa

Lynda said...

Fantastic presents Leanne and all chosen with love for you. Hope you have a lovely day - I might even venture into the sewing room today.

a good yarn said...

Such wonderful gifts! Have fun with your new toy.

De said...

Gorgeous tablecloth and your other gifts are wonderful! Im shopping this morning with teenager but then back home to hopefully do some sewing!

Anonymous said...

wow Leanne what gorgeous gifts and i love the ones your son has made how precious.xx

Noela said...

Your Mum and MIL gave you some great presents. Your sons ornaments are wonderful, something to treasure. I'm doing more sorting in my sewing room and going to my niece's place for a family get together.Should be a nice day. Hugs....

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

Gorgeous gifts Leanne......unfortunately no sewing for me today......sewing room in other house still :(

Michelle Ridgway said...

I love your table centre. I have one half stitched....the shame of it. It is such a gorgeous design. So lovely to have it stitched by your Mum too.
Lucky you with your new camera. Lots of fun ahead for you. Lots of lovely gifts Leanne and your lad did a great job on his beautiful ornaments....definitely treasures.

Leanne said...

Very nice...you did well this chrissy...love the Cath Kidston bag...and I have the exact same camera...snap! Enjoy your sewing. I am cleaning out my studio ready for the new year.I have sewn some hexies while watching the boys in the pool.
Happy Quilting
Leanne xo

Anthea said...

Hi Leanne wow this post is full of goodness!
You will love getting to know your new camera, the flower pic is really good.
And your Mum, well she is super-amazing to do so much stitching, it's stunning and she knows that you value such a piece.
Very pretty Kidston items too, enjoy! x

Larissa said...

That table cloth is *gorgeous*!!! Congratulations to your mum for finishing it - there is such a tremendous amount of stitching in it! Amazing!!! I'm sure it will be treasured for many years to come!! ... Fantastic Kidston items too - that bag is fabulous!! x

Anonymous said...

I love the tablecloth and all of the lovely gifties! Lucky girl! Do you know what pattern that tablecloth is called and who it is by? Thank you in advance if you can help! I love it and I want to try to find it and make one.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Wow wonderful Leanne...the table coth is stunning....you have been spoilt..

Christine M said...

What beautiful gifts. That table cloth is just amazing. How special is it. Your son made some gorgeous decorations.

Josie said...

Wow! Your name must have been right up at the top of Santa's 'nice' list. The tablecloth your mum made for you is so gorgeous. She's a beautiful stitcher. Great Camera. Your flower photo is impressive. Lovely Cath Kidston goodies and a really precious pressie from your son. He did great... the ornies are beautiful.

Christine said...

Wow .. lots of work in that tablecloth. It's lovely .. well done Mum. Have fun with your new camera.

Nicky said...

I see that you have been taught well by your Mum, her stitching is so beautiful, and that is a huge project! You have had a wonderful haul this Christmas, I hope you have lots of fun with the new camera.....
Happy New Year Leanne!

Anonymous said...

Lovely presents I agree :)

Unknown said...

Looking forward to some of your pics with the new camera :)) Love all hand made gifts, Made with love :))

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