We will conquer!

Yesterday my hubbie & I got the Christmas shopping done!  Phew!

I loathe shopping, and especially Christmas shopping, but it was so nice having a few hours together.

Shopping tires me out, and I shouldn't really have attempted my nephew's laptop sleeve last night!

Trying to decide on which colour thread to quilt with!

I've used the 4 Twin Sisters pattern on numerous occasions before, but for some reason, it just wasn't behaving last night!

But the preverbial 'blind man on a galloping horse' won't notice the wonky seams (fingers crossed), and time limitations mean this will have to be acceptable!

I also got a crochet mat finished, as a wee pressie for a friend.

And because they're so quick to make, I ran up another 7 hexies last night, another pressie for a friend!

And one final pic which my lovely Brit Bee gals will appreciate!

How are your cupcakes Terri?

Happy Tuesday!

Judith xo

A Union Flag Pressie

June is a big birthday month in my family - mine, my youngest daughter's, my nephew, my husband's neice and my brother (as well as a few friends!), not to mention Fathers Day! 

My brother lives in England, and last year I made him this wallhanging (which he calls his blankie!):

He is very patriotic and a big footie supporter which is why I majored on the Union Flag for the design.  (More info on this wallhanging here - you will need to scroll down.)

I used the 4 Twin Sisters foundation pattern for the Union Flag (an enlarged version!) and found it really easy to follow.

This year, I thought I'd make big bro a mug rug for his office, and you guessed it, it's another Union Flag!

 

I used the same pattern for this one, actual size.  

So this will go into the post this week for my brother to enjoy his Guinness coffee & bickies at work.