Monday, June 7, 2010

A Christmas Finish.....

Yeeha! Magoo might not qualify for a mini-gift but he certainly qualifies for Early Bird Christmas Crafting because he is a Christmas present for The Sweet One. It is a Melly and Me pattern that I bought ages ago a little while back and was going to make him for last Christmas. It was a total pain in the butt a tad cumbersome to blanket stitch his eyes on, after the head was attached and stuffed. If I made him again, I would put the eyes on first. Here is Magoo, relaxing in the garden. One of his friends drives around in a little black Merc but Magoo figures he might as well become used to an uncomfortable life. I am really chuffed to get this done and feel quite motivated for keep going on my Christmas craft.
What a busy weekend! I also got the Diamond Friendship block for Sylvia's Bridal Sampler done. It is block N-10 in the quilt and after the nightmare of New Mexico, it was very encouraging to be able to do this block. Clearly my pressing skills are a tad minimal but we can do that later. Just wondering whether I should make another 'announcement' to Lynda, since she has also done her block. Hmm...methinks I will leave it for a bit. I know she is madly packing for the road trip.
Tadaaah! Here is the beginnings of my second funny hat excellent beanie! I decided not to put the pom pom on the navy beanie but will definitely putting one on this. I am really enjoying the knitting, something I never thought I'd say. So that was how I spent my weekend and most of today.

I guess I better get out of my jammies now and do a quick whip around before Bill the Builder descends on me! Time flies when you've having fun!

8 comments:

  1. Show-off is a word that comes to mind young lady! Christmas finishes indeed! next week gallivanting with Lynda will slow you down!

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  2. You have been very busy!! Magoo is a cutie-pie and I love the new beanie.

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  3. Magoo is gorgeous and he will be so happy to meet up with his friend, Merc Magoo, and go on a little road trip. The pink wool is very pretty and will make a lovely funny hat. How cheeky is Miss Lorraine?

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  4. Love Love Love Magoo!!! So darn cute... the kids will love him. I am also loving your beanies... Jack wants me to make him one, but he wants the ear flappy things on it as well! hmmmmmm...

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  5. Miss Lorraine is extremely cheeky but I fixed her little red wagon by telling her that I am designing a little needlecase for Mum and that I will be stitching it whilst gallivanting!

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  6. I am way behind .... just where are you gallivanting????? Magoo is gorgeous, I too have a Magoo.

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  7. Well done on your finish and your Magoo is just so very cute...love the beanie as well...

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  8. Oh I just love Magoo, he's got such trendy pants.

    A pom pom will look great on your coloured beanie!!

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