Wednesday 6 July 2011

Birthday Treats

Monday 4th July was my 52nd birthday. I had a lovely day with some nice gifts and a trip out to Becca's Quilt Emporium with Sarah.

Some people get cakes. This mum was given a very pretty tiered cake stand. Can you see cakes?!!! No! Not even an oatcake. Look again. Yes, they are potatoes. Dug up fresh from Olly's veggie patch. Thanks Olly, I appreciate the effort that went into growing and picking. I also had some lovely bath products which have been used and are divine. My favourite perfume, necklace and a lovely little cushion from Rachel.



My birthday treats from the Wednesday girls was a surprise. I had a hospital visit with Rachel last week (all is well) and I went to sewing later and so completely forgot about a birthday celebration. I was spoiled and thank you ladies, you are all such lovely, thoughtful people and you make me laugh.

The cup and teapot were from Wendy along with some lovely vintage buttons and some ribbon. Pat gave me the lovely bundle of fabrics and thread. Margaret gave me the wooden spoon and a pattern for the lovely cupcake wallhanging. You Aussies may recognise the beautiful hand towel as it came from a shop in Melbourne and came home with Rosemary. They also gave me some other fabrics and buttons. Yummy muffins baked by Wendy for us all to share. Kate gave me some bath oil and said that she was making me something but hadn't finished it yet.



Yesterday Kate gave me my present. It was a most lovely surprise and thoughtful present Kate and it is perfect for my sewing room. You will have to click and enlarge to appreciate it in full. I have not decided yet where it will eventually live but it definitely marks out that room as my territory now. Still tidyish shelves but things are creeping in on the tops of books rather than being put away.



My husband gave a beautiful orchid. I hope I will be able to keep it going. I am not known for my green fingers.



I have done a little bit of sewing just in case you were thinking that I have given up. This could become an addiction. Simply take one charm pack, make a card template, cut out a circle and turn a small hem and gather the thread. Fasten off. It looks like a littel mob cap. You need to tweak it a little to flatten the shape and distribute the fullness. When the pattern tells you to use quilting thread they tell you for a reason. I used ordinary thread and it broke when I gathered the first one. Quilting thread - much better. I have a few ideas for these little beauties. You will have to wait and see.



Happy Stitching.

Love Shirley.x

17 comments:

  1. Belated Birthday wishes Shirley- Glad you got lots of lovely pressie's . It makes a birthday worthwhile .

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  2. Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with your puffs, I`ve been busy making them to go on a quilt for the NEC. Glad you had a good birthday

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  3. Oh you were spoilt - what lovely gifts!! Love the potatoes on the cake stand - and that bunting is perfect!!! I think I may need one in my cave!!! Glad you had a lovely birthday!!! hugs!!

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  4. I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Lots of wishes from down under!

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  5. Belated birthday wishes from the middle of the US. All your birthday presents look like they'll be great fun to use. That banner is a winner. It definitely helps you mark your spot!
    Your little yo-yos are so sweet. Love the fabrics. We all have different names for them, but no matter what they're called, they need that strong thread. I've broken a few myself. Looking forward to seeing how you use them.

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  6. Many Many Happies Shirley ******** It sounds like you celebrated in style and some lovely gifts there.
    Michelle xxx

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  7. Joyeux anniversaire, late...:(
    You received beautiful gifts. Lot of hugs and kisses.

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  8. Happy Birthday Shirley! Looks like you were spoilt, as you should be, and I love the bunting!!! Sue-Anne

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  9. Ooh what lovely pressies - obviously much loved. And conngrats on your win over as I sew quilts!

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  10. Happy Birthday!!! Well that makes two of us caring for birthday orchids. We'll have to keep each other posted with top tips :o)

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  11. Happy Birthday for last Monday Shirley and you certainly got a lot of real treasures - I just love the potatoes (what a card olly must be)! This is a busy week for birthdays here - Peter's mum was 90 today and I have a sister celebrating her birthday this weekend.

    The suffolk puffs (yo yos) make a great portable project and I have made many in the past - in fact I have a box full waiting to be sewn together. Take care

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  12. Ah, potatoes for you in england ...we are eating strawberries in the colonies so birthday cakes are strawberry shortcakes at our house! Lucky you it seems Shirley. Love the stitcherydoo logo. so cut.

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  13. Belatedly, I wish you a very Happy Birthday. Love your cake stand. And you know what? I probably would have given my right arm for a good potato while we lived in China. Once my husband even brought back a bag from Switzerland ;)... how weird is that?? So enjoy your freshly dug up potatoes. Incidentally I love all your other birthday goodies as well. And do I love your new little project??? I can well imagine that they are addictive, those jo-jos!

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  14. Happy Birthday to you. Looks like you received very special treatment, especially those potatoes!
    Your Stitcherydo banner is so gorgeous and a really personalised gift. It must make you smile every time you go into the room.
    Again Happy Birthday and have a wonderful year. x

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  15. Well better late than never Shirley...so Happy Birthday to you!!! I celebrate for a month when it's my turn :)
    Love all of your gifts and I hope it's a great year for you!

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  16. Glad you were spoiled on your birthday, although I have to admit that it the first time that I have seen potatoes given as a present.

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  17. VERY VERY happy belated BIRTHDAY... sorry I missed it!!!! Nice to see you were spoilt!!!! Lovely friends who gave you so nice gifts!!!
    Wonder what you are up to with the yoyo´s??

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