Category Archives: Cards

Happy Birthday Kathryn

Cards, Needlework

January 4, 2025

Kathryn’s birthday is usually the first time I will write the new year – and then forget for a week or so after New Year’s Day. Her birthday present went in the mail yesterday and I think she will receive it before her big day.

I liked the idea of using the flower of the month for my cards this year. I was also making a card for Taylor and I put the stitching too close together. I didn’t have time to make another one for Kathryn so hers ended up being a bit of an odd shape!

Kathryn’s birthday present was from an idea I found on Facebook. I wrapped up twelve books in brown paper and she gets to pick one book each month. Whether or not she reads it doesn’t matter but I tried to find books that I enjoyed. I’ll admit that I read some of them before I wrapped them up, and some of them were rejected. Each book comes with a little surprise inside.

Happy Birthday Dave

Cards

December 19, 2024

Patchwork Presents from The Polka Dot Chair

Does this look familiar? It’s the same pattern as I used before but the presents are wrapped differently. Due to the postal strike Dave is unlikely to get his “real” present in time for his birthday.

Happy Birthday Dylan

Cards

December 12, 2024

Patchwork Presents from The Polka Dot Chair

Dylan will be travelling to Miami on his birthday and, with the postal strike, his celebration will be delayed until he returns. Hopefully his present will be waiting for him when he gets home.

Happy Birthday Laurie

Cards, Quilting

September 26, 2024

Big Stitch Hand Quilted Mug Rug (from the Polkadot Chair)

I’ve only made a few attempts at hand quilting but one of the mug rug patterns that I’ve been using for cards was a chance to try it again.

The instructions used an extra layer of cotton rather than batting in the centre. This made it easy to try my big stitches but it also makes for a very flimsy finish. Fortunately the thread colour doesn’t show up much on the fabric as my stitches aren’t very even or evenly spaced.

I’m late getting this project posted to my website but I hope Laurie received it in time for his birthday celebrations.