Monday 4 March 2019

My Crafty Week

 Happy march dear readers...here is my february mosaic just a little late.....what an amazing month it was beginning with snow and ending with warm summery days..........
 ............this is my project in the new issue of crafts beautiful magazine......and below is a peek at the pretty page in the magazine.........i loved making this cross stitch box project........
 ...........my applique flower quilt is now all quilted and ready to be bound....just waiting for some more fabric to arrive as i didn't have enough of the one i wanted to use....
 ...........the wax flowers (i now have it on good authority that they are wax flowers...thank you everyone who told me x) have lasted all week and looked so pretty on my sewing table......
 ...............now this quilt is finished i have begun hand quilting another...it's so relaxing to work on a quilt in the evenings like this......... pictures of that one next time.....
 ..................this weekend we opened my new etsy shop.......something i've been meaning to do for ages....selling pdf patterns for sewing and patchwork projects.....it means i can make my little patterns available quickly and easily for anyone who wants to try them....(in case the link doesn't work here is the address: https.//HelenPhilippsDesigns.etsy.com)......
 ...............lots of my favourites are in my little shop already......
 .............this is the new flower square pincushion made with tilda apple butter fabrics.....
 ..........it's always nice to make a few......
 ............more designs to add this week and some quilt patterns being written right now....
 ............thank you for dropping by to visit me here lovely readers and your kind comments.....wishing you a happy sunny week ahead and sending love from lettuce the sugar bunny and me.......back soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

16 comments:

Elizabethd said...

Beautiful things as ever. Sadly, your Etsy link doesnt work.

Jacky H said...

The weather has certainly been a mixed bag. I wonder what March holds for us.
Your makes are very eye catching.
Good luck with your Etsy shop.

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Lovely box and pin cushions
Its hard to believe spring is almost here in Vermont after a few more snow storms.

Jane said...

It's such a change in the weather isn't it Helen. Lovely photos I love those wax flowers! How exciting about your Etsy shop...I am sure it will be a huge success for you. Keep snug, hugs xxx

butterfly said...

What a lovely post this month , I shall be buying the Mag next week for sure .
I will also pop over to Etsy shop.
Do you hand stitch all quilts or use the machine ?
I think I will try one of your pin cushions soon it may be my first step to quilting .

Mickie said...

Helen,
So many sweet projects in this post that I am not sure which is my favorite, but I am always partial to quilts. Your flower applique quilt is another winner, love those little flowers in the border. Your square flower pincushions are adorable, too. I must get back to cross stitching this year, the cross stitch box is inspiring me.
Another frigid winter day here, but the sun is shining which makes it bearable. So ready for spring. Should I knit, crochet, sew or read this afternoon? So many possibilities, I don't understand people who say they get bored, do you?
Thank you for sharing.

Clara said...

Love your handmade, as always!

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Your new shop is very pretty and I know will be very popular!!
Those little wax flowers are very pretty as is your quilt and gorgeous little pincushions!!
Wishing you a happy new week Helen, not as sunny a start as last week sadly,
V x

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Such pretty goodies, Helen! Congratulations on the new etsy shop! I loved seeing your lovely, smiling face on there, too!

Anonymous said...

Helen I looked at your Etsy shop and everything is so pretty in your chosen fabrics. I didn’t see the dimensions of the sugar bunny listed. Is it the same as the one in your book, Pretty Patchwork Gifts, which I have made?

Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottage said...

It's all so very pretty and cheering! Lots of snow here still and no bits of sunshine yet. I'm (patiently?) waiting?? How fun to open your Etsy shop. I went and took a look... the link worked fine for me... and love the patterns you have so far. I have two of you books, but it's always fun to find more patterns and ideas of things I want to make! I do love the little cross stitch pillow with the horse on it.. I may have to try that one! I've never done counted cross stitch, just stamped cross stitch which I liked. It was also nice to see your smiling face at your Etsy shop! Happy week.. Marilyn

Teresa Kasner said...

I got to your Etsy shop just fine and it's beautiful.. and your prices are so reasonable! I am tempted to get a bunny pattern.. can I hand sew it all or do I have to use a sewing machine? As always, I enjoyed each and every photo on your blog post. You have the eye of a glossy magazine photographer!! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Lorrie said...

Beautiful photos, as always, Helen. How great that you've begun an Etsy shop! I'll pop over there to take a look!

Rosemary B❤️ said...

I love all of the photos that you have shared here. Your quilts are always very inspiring. The cross stitch project looks beautiful

Jo said...

Best Wishes with your Etsy shop Helen. Your designs are top quality so I am sure you will do brilliantly. Jo xx

Christine B said...

Hello Helen! Everything you make is so exquisite and your blog posts are always beautiful too! Hope you are having a lovely weekend! Christine x