Just another Tuesday

It's still winter outside and I'm sitting cozy upstairs in my own little space.



Drinking coffee and eating kitkat's, they are low in calories, you know (lol)! I'm looking at family pictures I picked up from the store this morning. They turned out great. Luca's first time in the snow.



Here is Daantje (that's her name)with her gorgeous flowery apron on.
Isn't she cute? She's posing for me so I can take her photograph.





You can see she loves flowers by the cross-stitch flowers on her apron and the roses on her dress.



I made a start on Daantjes friends. They don't have all their bodyparts yet and one needs a face. But the girls aprons are done!



I'm going now, make myself a second cup of coffee!
See you next time!

Welcome 2010

Hello everyone, how are you all! Did you survive the holiday season?

Well we did alright, although I only have to will eat low calorie food

for the next few weeks or so!

A new year calls for a new calender.

 

This new one is hanging in my craftsroom. It's actually a birthday calender.

It contains beautiful cross-stitch sampler patterns

and a farmers saying for each month.

The calender is published by Tesseschade-Arbeid Adelt

Don't ask me to translate January's saying in English.

I'm sorry I don't think I can.

However if one of you can, please sent me the translation

and I'll be happy to add it to this post.

Besides all the eating I did this past two weeks

I also managed to squeeze some crafty time in.

A new doll. She asked me for some polkadot shoes....

And who am I to say no...



Have a good start of January's first week!

Farewell 2009

I'll be taking the rest of the year “off”, but first I'd like to thank you’ll for dropping by, for your interest and attention and your lovely, warm and kind comments.
It's been a pleasure to be able to share my creative thoughts with you all.
I'm looking forward to a New Year full of creative pursuits to share.
Until then, I wish you much love, health and happiness.



See you in 2010!

Bring out the sled

It snowed today!

painting by Grandma Moses 1960 

Outside my window the snow coated everything white.  

Inside it's cozy and warmIt's time for some hot chocolate.Enjoy your evening too!

it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

 Things are a little busy here at dutch blue's place. But never the less..we still decided
last Saterday to get out the Christmas decorations and give the house a Christmas makeover.First the tree...and as you can see...i love color!!

 A very sweet angel ornament
 Cute familie wearing red hats


 Red felt heart

 Santa claus and his (wife?)
 I believe December is the most busy month of the year. But it is also by far the most cosiest.I love to lit the candles in the evening and the smell of the Christmas tree.I love to do some handsewing projects while listening to Christmas music. The red/ orange quilt is done. I used a charmpack "recess" from moda for the nine triangles blocks.
 On my quilt hoop now....Dutch folklore.

Happy stitchingEnjoy your day!
 

Trees, coasters and a before and after

I think its a bit early yet but I've got a tree waiting outside...
Maybe (if I can wait that long) I put it up next weekend.



This little tree is already decorated...


  This one too..
 a tree from Hema(and snowman)......



Look what came in the mail! Aren't these coasters lovely! It was a giveaway I won, held by Heidi from " all my scattering moments " Thank you so much Heidi!



And to end this post,
remember the before....



Here is the after...



And notice.. the laundry is all done!
groeten,

Sunday inspiration

Here are - cute- sweet- gorgeous-  ornaments I found on Flickr.
Click on the links below to go check them out.



1. ornament swap, 2. ornament inspired by matte stephens charlie bird prints, 3. Christmas ornaments, 4. felt bird ornament, 5. ornament, 6. House ornaments, 7. Ornament swap, 8. small scented house ornaments, 9. Robin_ornament, 10. bird wreath ornament, 11. Knitted Elf Shoe Ornament, 12. Tree Ornament 2, 13. Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial and Pattern, 14. étoile patch, 15. christmas ornament swap, 16. Felt bunny ornament

I'm trying to make an ornament myself by using an old Christmas card, cotton and a crochet hook.

 Outside it's cold and wet.  So, I better stay in and try some more of this ornament making!   Update on the "knitted star tutorial";
Barbara made a perfect translation of the pattern in German language.
You can find these German instructions by clicking on the link in the sidebar. Thank you Barbara for your kindness! Groeten,

cross this one off of my list.....

Hip Hip Hooray! Not only do we celebrate DD birthday today. I also have my Christmas quilt finished in time...!!
I gave myself a little pat on the shoulder (thought I deserved one).



It seems I can't get the whole quilt sharp on a picture.
The daylight is terrible today for taking pictures. And I don't use flashlights. So, this is the best I can bring you today!



I quilted large stitches in straight lines. The binding is done by folding the back fabric to the front of the quilt and sew with the machine.

 Just finished in time to enter the contest!

this and that

Is it really December already?? I can't believe how fast this year has flown by. This is also the last page of my 'Lot van den Akker' calender. Next year I'll come with a new calender and new pages.



I had a small leftover block from the red and white quilt and turned it into a pincushion. I think by now I have more pincushions than pins!
Notice the two vintage fabrics, aren't they lovely?



A few weeks back I told you about a small renovation going on here.
Well, the plaster and ceiling are done.
Now all we have to do is paint the walls and do the floor.
(And do the laundry!! )  To be continued ...



And before I go ending this post I happily put some flowers on the table. Specially for you,  hope you love roses!



Thanks for all the nice feedback about my angel pattern.

angel pattern

So, I finished the angel pattern. Here it is. Feel free to print the pattern and instructions if you like to make one yourself.





UPDATE: If you have trouble with downloading or printing the pattern please send me an email. I will send you the pdf file in return.
Pattern Angel     Enjoy!

ps: If you have any questions please let me know.