OPAM 2010

It's still cold outside. Even calico cat found himself a pleasant warm place in front of the central heating.

I'm up in my attic dug around for unfinished projects.
I joined "OPAM 2010", The one project a month challenge 2010.


This will be my change to get some things finished.
My problem, you see, when I'm  in the middle of a project
I start something completely new!   

So, here is a glimpse of  a tabble runner or mini quilt (not sure yet) I started here.
This will be my Januari challenge!

Flowers

When I came down this morning the house smelled like flowers.
Hyacints have a very strong scent. You either hate or you love it.
Well, i love that sweet flowery, fruity smell!
 That strong hyacint perfume made me want to wear my flowery skirt!


 And talking about flowers
See this fantastic link, LPF ribbons.You probably know about this site but it is totally new to me!They have the most gorgeous ribbons.Here are some of my favorites!
 Have a flowery monday too!

Happy sunday

greetings for you from three little Dutch girls
 

wearing little Dutch aprons...



A happy Sunday from me too!

PS. Thank you for all your lovely comments on last post. Many of you asked where they could buy these jars. All I know is that my MIL purchased them at the AH store.
Groetjes..

after all the jam is eaten

Bonne Maman confiture comes in lovely shaped jars with a checkered lid on.
After eating all the jam don't throw away the empty jars.
They are handy for storing buttons, beads, needles etc.....And they look great too!



Thank you MIL for eating lots of jam and saving the empty jars for me!

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,