This blog is all about me......I come here for respite in between caring for JoJo (our Daughter who has Special Needs)......I am addicted to starting new projects......I am becoming a fabric-a-holic... I love to try out recipes... take a beach walk and breathe in that salty blue air......love to have coffee...sip a glass of champagne......read a book......I am Queen of the Armchair and am inspired by all the wonderful blogs out there!!!

Monday, July 2, 2012

~OPAM (One Project A Month)~June

Happy is how I feel with this month's OPAM!



First of all a heat pack for my Mum......pattern by Hatched and Patched...
the front...


and back...


Little embroidery/travel case with pattern available from Fiona at my Needlework Group...


opened...


and the most exciting finish...
Ta da......my Bareroots Table Runner


front...


back...


close up of backing fabric...



some of the blocks...








Thank you so much Peg and Kris for running OPAM...
I know I wouldn't be finishing as much as I have...
now to plan next month's finishes!!!

Happy Stitching......Dzintra

16 comments:

Bev C said...

Hello Dzintra,

Happy, happy,happy. indeed, great lot of sewing. Just love the table runner, the backing fabric is just beautiful.

Happy Monday.
Bev.xoxo

Susan said...

Wow, you have been busy. And such lovely projects too. Gorgeous table runner.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

wow and wow...that is one amazing runner Dzintra...well done..

FIONA said...

Fantastic Dzintra!!! You have been very very productive!! Love the table runner .... but you know that already!! xx

Anonymous said...

oh Dzintra wow that table runner is stunning and what a lot of beautiful projects you finished this month,well done,xx

Terry said...

The table runner is wonderful. You are a great stitcher.

Simone de Klerk said...

Congratulations on your finishes! Wow, the table runner turned out so nice.

Nat Palaskas said...

Very cute runner. I voted you a super woman of the month! You have done so much stitching this month, good job!

Lynn said...

Good for you! Two finishes and really impressive ones at that. I love the table runner, all the applique and stitching on it, just beautiful!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Dzintra!!!! I love that little heat pack!!! How lovely for your mum to have such a beautiful gift from her girl. I still have a little calender that my mum stitched for me with the date I was married...she was so clever.

HAVE A SUPER DAY SWEET ONE! Anita

Palomasea said...

Right near treasured Anita here....
Dearest Dzintra, these are beautiful! I love the sentiments...cozy,happy, blessed...
and what a special treat for your mom...she will feel your hug while using the heat pack, I bet!
Love and sunshine your way,
- Irina :)

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Dzintra!!! Oh your mum WILL love that little pack! There are so many lovely things to make...did I tell you a dear friend lent me a sewing machine??????? I wish I had time to use it!!! I will, soon. We are painting and preparing my basement and upper studio to get it ready for more production in the coming months!

WE ARE HAVING A HEAT WAVE HERE...lots of water is being consumed....I am thinking of pink bubbles however, they quench the thirst!!! LOVE! Anita

Tatkis said...

Wow, so many beautiful creations!
And the tablerunner is just FANTASTIC, so sweet and cosy!

Hugs,
Tatyana

trump said...

Happy July 4 to those from and living outside of the USA. And very nice quilts folks and you would fit right-in living in Lancaster,Pa. Richard

Rachaeldaisy said...

Your projects are beautiful!!! Your stitcheries are so pretty and make your work so special!!! The table runner is gorgeous, and I love the backing fabric too!!

Karen said...

The Bareroots table runner is cute, cute!

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