Wednesday 8 December 2010

WOYWW 79

I seem to have got into the habit of waking really early...at  silly o'clock, today being no exception. It's now 4.40am! When I was working, I would worry that I should be asleep at that hour, knowing I'd be really tired during the day. Now that I'm retired, I don't care... if I'm awake I usually do something...  read, watch tv, make a card or as just now, take pictures of my work desk, instead of lying worrying that I ought to be asleep.
Here's the clutter I left last night. I had been making some gift card wallets and voucher holders for my daughter to use for some of her Christmas gifts. It started at three and has now risen to four. I just got out a store card to use as a size guide and started playing around until I came up with something which worked.
I quite enjoyed messing around doing this kind of thing. Once I'd made the first one, I decided to make a box to put it in.
I've got two done and so... two to go!
Do you remember the pelmet I recovered for my daughter a few weeks ago? I had some bits of fabric left over and so I fiddled around the other day and made this cushion for Daisy's bedroom. I'm taking it to her tomorrow as a surprise... she's not a regular reader of my blog, so it'll still be a surprise!

It's only my second attempt at patchwork and it took me a while to work out how to attach the quilting foot on my sewing machine.  I'm going to have to take that back to the repairers as it sometimes continues to sew after I've taken my foot off the pedal.
Some folks seem to be showing off their Christmas trees this week, you can see mine on this post  here.
Have a great Wednesday and pop over to Julia's, the queen of all the snoopers and share in the fun of seeing the workdesks of the world!

70 comments:

  1. I am up early too, but unfortunately I have to go to work. You are what the Germans call a "Tausendkuenstler" as you can do so many different crafts - cards, dolls, quilting...is there anything you don't do? Love all your work!
    Have a lovely time with your granddaughter!
    Hugs,
    Cardarian

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  2. I totally understand the sleep issues too! That pillow is wonderful!!! Did you create the entire thing? The colors and the layout are wonderful. Someone is very lucky!

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  3. Love the owl patchwork pillow you created. You did great! I won't dare to start quilting yet. For my skills, a long way to go.

    XOXO, Moy Yin #2

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  4. I am also early riser very dark and cold and foggie her ,mind being -9 dont help!So sat in craftroom taking piccys too.Love the cushion and im sure your grandaughter will too.It looks absolutely beautiful expecialy since youve not done much patchwork!I think you can noe successfully add that to your belt too.Happy wednesday hugs judex#6

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  5. The early bird catches the worm! Loving your cushion xxx

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  6. Beautiful owl patchwork. Great colours.

    I wake up early too, unfortunately, it's not an internal alarm clock, it's my little baby demanding a cuddle.

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  7. The owls are adorable. I'm learning how to quilt - I'm making my first one now. That's neat you're enjoying making the gift cards. I'm sure your daughter will love giving them out!

    Terry (17)

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  8. Love the card holder....so much nicer than the ones available in store.

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  9. Morning beautiful cushion and love the gift card holders they are fab, I was up early too this morning but hubby dropped me into work at 6am and will be here till 5pm long day in the office! Thanks for sharing your projects and desk! Jo (24) xxx

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  10. I love that patchwork cushion, it is so sweet. Hope you catch up on your sleep - a mid afternoon snooze maybe?! I get up early too, but for work sadly!

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  11. Sewing after you've taken your foot off doesn't sound good to me. Watch your fingers. Really love the cushion.
    A x

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  12. I must admit that I have no problems turning over for another snooze if I wake early, especially that early!
    Love your cushion and the gift card holders. Great idea.
    JoZarty x

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  13. I don't get up early, I just go to bed late..lol

    Lovin the owl quilt.

    Hugs, Marjo#45

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  14. Oh you clever thing - that cushion is gorgeous. Bet you've started something now though..! It's nice isn't it, to be creative away from the card stock for a while. Am horrified by your waking time, but totally love that you can be so laid back about it!

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  15. Gorgeous cushion. Very clever Chrissie!
    Susan xxox #13

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  16. Love the cushion and the gift card vouchers are a clever idea.
    Sandra

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  17. is say I say I say - why is there a sheep on your desk?

    because christmas Fleeced me

    ha ha

    love your Christmas tree, we do the same, alternate years I manage to get some annual leave at Christmas and we go away, each time I bring back something for the years we spend at home,
    this year I have the weekend and two bank holidays and we will open up the house and greet the family and friends - we give food and shelter as our Christmas gift as i have no time or inclination to buy into the traditions of commercialism,
    we have a lovely time and often recollect stories from the world wide travels and decorations. wouldn't have it any other way...

    Happy Christmas Chrissie

    Dx

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  18. Absolutely Gorgeous cushion! Wow oh Wow! Love the idea of the gift voucher holders - they look quite sumptuous.
    I couldn't sleep either - won't say how long I was up in the night but I did manage 3 TH tags and glued some flowers together. Good job we are both retired. #21

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  19. oh Chrissie I love your patchwork! its gorgeous. Your little wallets are cute. I didnt sleep so great last night have a teething 10 month old to thank for that! lol.Joey #29 xx

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  20. What a fab little cushion Chrissie - owls are my favourite too!

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  21. oooh I LOVE your owls! they are gorgeous!
    great work desk!
    thankyou for popping by and leaving a comment on my blog- i really appreciate it
    xxx fairy leonie :-)
    (#45)

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  22. beautiful work and gorgeous patchwork
    vicky 79

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  23. Hi there, thanks for commenting on my woyww, your desk is not as messy as mine, good for you. Love your quilted pillow. I have done some patchwork and I stopped before I got too addicted, now its cards instead. Just as addictive though. Blessings Hilde

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  24. Your quilted owl is lovely - and no way could anyone tell that is only your second go! I think we ought to open up the crafters' night chat forum, so we can babble away while the tumbleweed roams the streets at 4am.

    Bernie #81

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  25. Hi Chrissie!

    Love the wonderful patchwork cushion, I'm sure she'll love it. I'm an early bird too, but not during the winter, it's much more tempting to snooze.

    Hugs
    Maarit#34

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  26. I don't think anyone should worry if you can't sleep, if you can't just get up and do something! Trouble with me I stay up all hours with out really noticing that it 4 in the morning and I haven't been to bed yet! but then...if I sit in a comfy chair, I'm snoring in seconds! Love your quilted owl pillow...pillow??? ohooo time for a snooooze! Have a Happy WOYWW!
    ((Lyn))#53

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  27. Nice of you to make gift cards for your ds...but then, we crafters don't need much of a push, do we? They look lovely. And that pillow is gorgeous!
    *smile*
    thx for visiting me....
    #23

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  28. Another true multitasker, your craft room shows it, too. Hope you get your sewing machine fixed soon. It sounds serious at worst, and annoying at least.

    BTW, that's what I call a REAL tree and in front of the fireplace where it belongs, too. I would say it has aged well, and kept its shape, too. See, YOU have a home big enough for a big tree. I don't even own a couch and chair for entertaining.

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  29. I have those early morning issues too! Your owl cushion is very cute. Sorry to hear about your sewing machine! Happy WOYWW! #11

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  30. I love the quilted cushion, those owls are very cute.
    I know what you mean about "worrying that I should sleep" - I think so many women experience that. I'm glad that it doesn't bother you anymore. Truth be told, I love a nice afternoon nap, and most days I need it.

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  31. gosh Chrissie - what an amazing cushion you have made. She'll always have that hopefully and tell her grandchildren that her grandmother made it for her...

    You seem to be getting up just as I'm going to bed somedays - then i'm up again at 8ish. Its not a good cycle for me to be in i'm afraid - but hey ho!!!

    Lovely post. thanks for sharing.

    Paula x x x

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  32. Oh good, I am happy to know I am not the only retiree who is still awake at 4-5:00A.M. but still wakes up at the same time as when working. Sometimes I get a little cat nap in during the day. Love your little elegant card holders. And my what sweet little pillow - Great Job. #92

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  33. Your patchwork is absolutely gorgeous, I love owls and yours are stunning. Can't believe you were awake so early, I would be fit for nothing now LOL. Love the wallets you have made too, wonderful. Tracy Evans (No. 3).

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  34. I'm working on gift card presentation too; thinking about doing little tins. Thanks for the peek around your space. S #99 (not unlike Agent 99)

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  35. Hi Chrissie, just love your cushion, your granddaughter is going to really love it. Your box for the gift card is really stunning and your table is quite tidy. Big Hugs JO.xx *22*

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  36. Sorry you not sleeping.... That's a prob I recognize but dark mornings and evenings can do that to me anyway!!! I love the patchwork and you space looks interesting.... No tree for me yet - wY too early ( whispering bah humbug!! )
    Frankie
    xx

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  37. I'm an early riser too chrissie but blimey I don't do middle of the night...thanks for the crafty snoop...what a busy desk...hugs kath xxx

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  38. Fab patchwork - love the owls
    Sarah - Stressed Stamper#17

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  39. Lovely cushion, hope you sleep better tonight and thanks for the snoop

    Alison x

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  40. Oh my gosh!!! I lOVE the owl cushion, my daughter would go crazy for that. Thanks so much for sharing x Becky #66

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  41. Love your cushion I'm sure Daisy will love it. Hugs Pam

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  42. That cushion is lovely, those owls are brill.

    Thanks for the info re vertigo, I shall look it up :-)

    Ciara
    xx

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  43. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous Cushion, always facied having a go at patchwork, maybe someday. Funny how our timeclocks go ahwal from time to time, mine was about 2am for a couple of years. Carolxx

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  44. You workdesk is lovely, at any hour, and so is your pillow! #90

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  45. Love love love the cushion ...WOW
    Kerry x

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  46. Your little gift card holdersa re so elegant . Much nicer than anything you get in a shop. The cushion is lovely too. Havent tried patchwork yet. Might be my try for next year.
    thanks for letting us look.
    x Tricia

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  47. You have just reminded me, I have 2 of those voucher holders to make myself! Yours have turned out nice eh! And the pillow you have done is fab! I sew however not had time for ages! Your desk looks very productive!
    Lavinia
    87
    x

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  48. 4am! That's ridiculous o'clock! I love my bed too much to get up at that time! Great little gift card holders and a really sweet cushion too, off to look at the Christmas tree.

    Hugs
    Brenda 83

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  49. how nice to not have to worry about getting sleepy at work and getting to do whatever you want whatever time. i'm looking forward to that! that pillow is cute with a capital C! happy WOYWW from #52!

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  50. I, too, enjoy the luxury of not having to worry if I can't sleep and often get up, make a cuppa and settle down with a book, watch TV or craft if I want to knowing that I can take a 'power nap' later if necessary. The gift card wallets are much nicer than the ones you usually get in the stores and your cushion is a triumph - love the patchwork and I'm sure your daughter will too. Elizabeth #95

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  51. Your quilt is so beautiful, looks like you have been at it for years!
    Sue xx

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  52. Fabulous job on that beautiful patchwork pillow!! #89

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  53. I used to worry about the 4 a.m. wake ups but now I just go with it and play for a while and make sure I have an afternoon nap... hmmm, perhaps I am just getting old! Love your patchwork cushion it is gorgeous and the gift envelopes are lovely too!

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  54. It's so satisfying when you design something youself, your gift card wallets look fab.

    Your patchwork cushion is AMAZING - Daisy is sure to love it!!

    Thanks for already stopping by my blog.

    Sherry (108)

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  55. I love your cushion Chrissie and those gift holders look gorgeous too.
    I have the opposite problem since retiring, at the moment I could sleep for England lol!
    Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.

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  56. The owl cushion is beautiful! I am sure they will love it! I can't believe that you are not a seasoned quilter, that is amazing!
    And you gift card holder is fab! So much nicer than any holder you can get in a store!
    Thanks for visiting me! Happy WOYWW!
    xoxo Karen

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  57. Gosh anything I tried to create at that time of night/morning would be a disaster!Love the cute cushion...Happy WOYWW Esther xx

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  58. Ooh your card wallets look lovely.. what a great idea!

    Your quilted cushion is fab too - so pretty! I have no talent for fabric crafts so you have my admiration there! :)

    Thanks for sharing.

    Ali #96

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  59. Loving your owl cushion, sew cute, and the gift card holder is fab
    Hugs Minxy desk#42

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  60. 4.30am!!!!!!! Good grief, does that time exisit!!! I keep thinking that if I ever wake in the middle of the night I'll craft but I never do, bed is just too comfy!!!
    Your gift cards look beautiful and I adore your owl cushion. You are a very talented lady.
    Had a peek at your stunning xmas tree too, just beautiful and what a brilliant idea to have decorations from all over the world, those snow shoes are gorgeous.
    We will be putting ours up this weekend, it doesn't seem two minutes since we were putting it up last year, where does time go?
    Hugs Lisax

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  61. Absolutely stunning cushion Chrissie :-) love the wallets too. Fabby card below as always :-)
    Anne xx

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  62. well done on that lovely cushion

    be blessed
    from Angela #69

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  63. I too wake in the middle of the night quite often. Many times I'll get up as well and just start creating for a couple hours and then go back to sleep. The only time I can't do that is when I work that day (only part time so am lucky)

    Interesting messy desk BIG GRIN

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  64. That cushion is just so beautiful.

    Marilyn

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  65. I craft best between 10pm and 2am. It's not ideal, but it's always fun! And your desk is fun too. I love that it's not too tidy, but it's still very organised. Inspiring!

    cheers, rachel #40

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  66. Great gift wallets and that cushion is lovely - never tried quilting

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  67. Hi Chrissie

    love the gift wallets, and the cushion is gorgeous.

    thanks for popping by earlier

    caroline #86

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  68. Love. That. Quilt.
    Nuff said.
    Xx,
    Amy

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  69. a woman with MANY talents!

    im so jealous! lol.. i love that quilt.. if only i can sew (without poking my fingers out)

    thanks for sharing, and stopping by at my blog!

    Peggy

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  70. Chrisie, what lovely gift wallets. Beautiful cushion but I think the machine does need to go back to the repairers if it's got a mind of it's own!!! Best wishes, Kym xxx

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Chrissie