Monday, 18 March 2013

A bit of this & a bit of that . . .


I was jumping up & down with excitement all last week, anticipating the visit from South Africa of my oldest friend in the world (no, she's not elderly, we've just been friends a really, really long time - more about that here), and her gorgeous daughter, who also happens to be my goddaughter.  I LOVE being a Princessfairygodmother and I just can't wait to spend the next three weeks with these precious peeps.  Finally, they arrived safe & sound on Saturday.
: - )  {very happy face}
We've got lots of outings and a few surprises planned, so it's going to be fun.

But, back to the week that was . . .

the Postie arrived with a little package for me, all beautifully wrapped, from the lovely Donna at Donna's Lavender Nest


Inside was the sweetest little hand-stitched needle case and some other lovely goodies.

 
 Thanks Donna, it was a lovely surprise and very kind of you : - )

So I put those fabulous heart pins and my new overlocker to good use  . . .  and made another vintage-style dress.
Remember, I told you I'd bought the blue polka dot fabric ? Well, I started cutting it out and soon realised I'd made a mistake with the layout and wouldn't have enough. Undaunted, it was just the excuse I needed to head over to the lovely Sew Me Something in Stratford-upon-Avon and seek help.  It was readily and graciously given, and the result is another addition to my Spring/Summer wardrobe. 

Again, you need to picture it with a little cardi, an emerald (Pantone's colour of the season) belt and a pair of flats.

Now I just need Spring/Summer to arrive . . .

Happy Monday,
xoxo

26 comments:

  1. It has been snowing here all day - summer seems s loong time away! Have a wonderful time with your special visitors!

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    1. Thanks Anne - hope the snow melts soon, it is afterall almost the Spring equinox !
      xx

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  2. Such a sweet gift from Donna!! Looks like you are going to have a wonderful week!! LOve your dress!! Perfect for spring and summer! Have a great week! xo Heather

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    1. Thanks Heather - I can't wait to wear it!
      Have a lovely week too,
      xx

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  3. Your dress is beautiful - I really need to get the machine out! Jane x

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    1. Thanks Jane :-) I'm a little bit hooked on this sewing malarky now. Go on, get that machine dusted off!
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  4. What a beautiful dress, Gilly, and you've got good use out of your overlocker already, too!
    Have a lovely week :)

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    1. Thanks Julie - I'm loving my overlocker ! Already looking around for its next project :-)
      Happy week to you too,
      xx

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  5. Enjoy every moment with them!
    Claire

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  6. So nice to have you friend over, lovely dress.

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    1. Thanks so much :-)
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  7. Your dress is gorgeous! I love polka dots! :o)

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    1. Thanks Anne - me too, just can't resist them!
      xx

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  8. Fab dress! Roll on summer, hey! :)

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    1. Thanks Wendz - for sure, can't wait for summer !
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  9. Your new dress will be gorgeous for summer with an emerald belt, a great finish!

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    1. Thanks Carol - I can't wait to wear it.
      xx

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  10. What a sweet gift from Donna! Oooo your dress looks lovely! I bet you're excited to wear it for spring and summer! Hope you have a wonderful week!! :) xo Holly

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  11. Hope you have a wonderful time with your friend and her daughter, I'm sure you'll have some fun times. Love the dress.

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    1. Thanks Patricia - we're looking forward to creating many more happy memories this holiday.
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  12. oooooo! I can't wait to sew a summer dress! I love that blue polka dot!

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    1. Thanks Nita :-) I just can't resist polka dots !
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  13. Hope you are having a wonderful time with your sweet friends. So glad you like the needle case. It was a lot of fun to make. Your dress is gorgeous. I just heart polka dots.
    Hugs
    donna

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