Happy New Year....

May the year 2015 be a colorful one!

Groeten Corry

Baby news!

Meet our new granddaughter Sofie. She was born last sunday, August 29.
All went wonderfully well and both mother and daughter are in good health.



Isn't she lovely..our little bundle of joy.
I'll be back in blogland soon.

Groetjes,

Weekend

It's our last weekend in zeeland and it's raining outside our caravan.
But inside its cozy and warm.
We had a lovely week with gorgeous weather.
And despite my best efforts ...I could not avoid a little sunburn!
I think its due to the combination of wind and sun.
And there's always wind in Zeeland.
Last week we visited the weekly market in Middelburg.
Here a picture of The Lange Jan, a churchtower.

 we listen to streetmusic.



and I digged out piles of fabric.....



to find these lovely pieces.



this one comes from another store.
I love the windmills and the red, white gingham.



And I got me the new country living to read and browse through.



So I'll enjoy our last weekend here
before I have to go back to normal live on Monday.
Have a Happy weekend too and hope to see you back next week!

a new babyquilt...

It seems like I'm having a mini blog break.
Yes, things are real quiet here at dutch blue's crafty front. But I've got a feeling that won't be for much longer.
Because have I got some happy news!! A new grand baby is on the way. Luca is going to have a baby brother or sister by the end of August. And my daughter asked for a babyquilt. 
 
                              She's so cute!

What a wonderful weekend it was..

This past week I haven't really had much time to blog, and today is no different.But....I had a wonderful sunny weekend in Zeeland.We had a marvelous time... I enjoyed a long beach walk wearing my new pair
of walking shoes. Not the most charming pair but they fit me great! 
The weather was so wonderful we've spent most of our weekend outdoors.
Doing a little shopping in Middelburg. No weekend without fresh tulips..



And I bought new cotton for future crochet projects..
Maybe more granny squares, not sure yet!



For now I'm still having fun crochet flowers for the hearts on a string

  How was your weekend... I hope you had a lovely one as well! Groeten,

busy

I'm so busy....so

just a quick post today. We're going away for a few days and be back on Monday.
Heleen and I hope that you all sent your spring swap parcels out the door!
If you haven't are have troubles regarding the spring swap, please mail
Dutch sisters. I've seen already so many beautiful and lovely crafted gifts!
This matroushka photo has nothing to do with this post what so ever...just a colorful picture. For the Dutch readers...I bought this matroushka at the blokker.  it's a small moneybox.
Before I go...I like to point out these two lovely ladies. They are having a blog giveaway.
Vivienne from greenrabbits designs and Nichole from the happy wren studio. Happy weekend!

First monday in spring....

and Easter is comming soon.I like to make some Easter decorations myself this year. Not sure what to make, yet. I like to use these fabrics think I need to add some yellow.

 Yellow...like these lovely yellow tulips.


I'm usually not so fond of Monday mornings...I'm a slow starter.But this morning started of really wel!I've got a wonderful surprise in the mail send to me by sabine from Smila's World She thought I would love these fabulous ribbons..and she was so right.I do love these a lot!! Thanks Sabina! 


Granny update:I've decided that 100 grannies are enough to make this granny blanket.So I started crochet the border and I think I'll end with scallops as finishing touch.

 Have a good start to this week

must be my lucky day

I'm a very lucky woman. I have two swap partners, which means I've to make two surprise gifts but I also will receive two surprise gifts!! And today this was in the mail..Wendy sent me a beautiful broche made from gorgeous fabrics and tiny beads in the middle. I love it and I think it looks great on my jean jacket..thank you Wendy!

 She also sent me these two lovely fat quarters.

 And today must be realy my lucky day!This beautiful package came also in the mail....Nicolette had a little game going on on her blog.She showed a box filled with hexagons and asked to guess the right amount.And guess what!! I was closest.
 This package contains all the materials you need to make a lovely pincushion and a needlebook.There is also a pattern for a wrist pincushion included.And see the postcard with the polkadot boot... so cute! And there's more good news...I finaly had a finish!!



Something to add to the OPAM list.

 I go now and enjoy my beautiful gifts.Have a lovely day..

surprises and a cute little girl

Today I have been babysitting luca. She's oma's little girl and such a joy!We've been to the garden center to buy flowers.
And when we came home there was a large envelope lying on the doormat.
In it was a fantastic quilt magazine, a gorgeous card and delicious chocolate. Thank you so much Nina...you are so kind.

  Already there are beautiful surprise gifts send and received It's so great to see all your pretty swap pictures.We would love for you to add them to our flickr group.And please ladies remember the deadline!! Personaly I'm not that good with deadlines..but..I've send one package today to WendyAnd Chris yours is coming very soon too!

 
And since a picture is worth a thousand words
I'll let this one do the talking.



Groeten,

feeling blue

This is what I saw when I opened my eyes this morning. Little snowflakes falling down and made all white again.
I'm so,so done with this weather!!!
Who needs snow in March?? ..I certainly don't! I desperately need sunshine, I need vitamin d, I need to smell fresh green outside,

 I need a vacation!!No...I don't really need all that...
 I think it's just the monday morning blues...

These are fun...but i don't need them either!

Groeten,

hip hip hooray for modern technology

Yeah!! We're doing a little happy dance here..
We've got sunshine and although it's cold outside
sunshine makes everything so much better.
More reason for a little happy dance...
We've moved to another internet provider.
Things go much, much faster now.

 No endless waiting for pages to load...Hip hip hooray for modern technology!
Downside...this corner in my livingroom!!
Does anyone have any suggestions??
Maybe we just have to build a closet to hide these ugly cabels!

 Or I can place this vase with hyacinths in front of the cable mess.
 I'm afraid it will have to wait until we'll redo our livingroom.Perhaps some time next year or so?For now I'm just enjoying my superfast internetand doing some granny crochet.
Happy weekend you'll!

A hole in my teapot

I have the most lovely teapot I use for serving tea....



It's the same most lovely teapot I use as a vase for flowers......



From this moment on I can only say USED FOR....
Because....
Look, there is a hole in the pot!!
A hole in my most lovely teapot!



I have only myself to blame (luckily for my family members, LOL).
Well, I suppose I'll get over it....

Craft news, I added more squares to this granny blanket (it will become a blanket). I only use wool from leftover projects found on my mothers attic.



And here is a house keyhanger.
I made several before to give away as a gift.



Have a nice day!