Thursday 15 March 2018

Gifted Gorgeousness - March

It's the 15th of the month, so that means it's time for Gifted Gorgeousness - the Blog Hop organised by Jo of Serendipitous Stitching - where we talk about our gift-related crafting and craft-related gifts.
When putting this post together I've noticed that everything in it seems to have been made for Naomi. (Note to self: make things for other daughter!)
Firstly we have a wee Year of the Dog ornament - I started making Naomi a Chinese New Year ornament every year quite a few years ago now, I think I'm definitely over halfway through the zodiac by now.

Year of the Dog Pattern from Holly's Hobbies

Next a knitted snail - she's studying in Italy this year and living in the contrada of Chiocciola (snail district) of Siena - the colours of  Chiocciola  are red and yellow


And finally a skirt I made from an oddment of Echino linen. 


front - note the jetted pocket, I'm irrationally pleased with how that came out


back

I thought the fun moped print was ideal for the girl-about-Italian-town in the spring. Hopefully she will wear it and channel her inner Audrey.

19 comments:

  1. Tiffstitch15 March 2018 at 12:40

    Those are awesome! I love the moped print, that's gorgeous.

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  2. Julie15 March 2018 at 14:21

    Great to see Mr Snail again, he's growing on me.

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  3. Unknown15 March 2018 at 15:23

    Amazing gifts, the snail is just so cute x

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  4. Elfie16 March 2018 at 05:51

    Beautiful, thoughtful gifts. I have fallen in love with the snail. I hope Naomi appreciates how lucky she is!

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  5. Brigitte17 March 2018 at 02:44

    Wow, these are a lot of different projects for this GG post. Such a sweet little snail.

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  6. FlashinScissors17 March 2018 at 07:03

    Lovely finish on The Year of The Dog ..... the cording looks great!
    Cute snail, and very nteresting link!
    Love the skirt, the lambrettas are very apt, and the pockets look great ..... wow.
    You have been busy!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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  7. Beth in IL17 March 2018 at 07:23

    Love that fabric!

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  8. Carol17 March 2018 at 08:07

    You've created such wonderful gifts, Christine! Not "irrationally pleased" at all--you should be--it is delightful :) I'm sure your daughter will have an amazing Italian spring!

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  9. diamondc17 March 2018 at 08:53

    Your skirt is adorable, the year of the Dzongkha, I like the design you did, that snail is so sweet.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  10. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname17 March 2018 at 13:04

    Thanks for taking part in GG this month, love your snappy description of it too.

    The Year of the Dog ornie is great. I am collecting the Dragon Dreams versions and will stitch all 12 at once. In case they stop doing them and I'm left with half a zodiac LOL

    The snail and skirt are cute too, for different reasons!

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  11. Preeti18 March 2018 at 06:18

    Lovely gifts for your daughter! I like the skirt:)

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  12. Mary - Lecoeurceltique18 March 2018 at 08:24

    Terrific gifts. I like the way the themes fit with her year in Italy.

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  13. Justine18 March 2018 at 12:11

    Gorgeous gifts indeed! I love that skirt with the moped print, perfect for Italy.

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  14. Kaisievic19 March 2018 at 23:06

    Three very different crafty gifts, you are so talented Christine.

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  15. Clare-Aimetu20 March 2018 at 00:21

    You're so crafty Christine, three great pieces: -)

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  16. Wendy21 March 2018 at 04:20

    lucky daughter! the snail is so cute and I LOVE the skirt!

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  17. Mia25 March 2018 at 16:04

    Wow Christine! Beautiful work! I like very much the Chinese ornament. The knitted snail is awesome and the skirt is sooooo lovely! Kisses, my friend.

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  18. Leonore Winterer26 March 2018 at 22:34

    Wow, those are gorgeous - your daughter is very lucky to have such a talented mother! Maybe next month's GG will be all about her sister?

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  19. Bethan30 March 2018 at 01:30

    Oh wow - I love the skirt and how you have used the stripey fabric. Stunning! x

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