Saturday, July 31, 2010

Finishes & Clamshells & Chocolate Cake.

Time has gotten by me again but i guess lack of interest also played a part in almost no finishes for July. But this morning i took myself in hand & sat & sewed all day. Result? 2 finishes. :)photos 065

Unfortunately not a good shot but it was the only way to get the whole hanging in. I started this maybe 6 years ago & it’s been a top for quite a while. last month i dragged it out & basted it. It’s all stitched in blue & is of teapots, teacups & names of tea. One of my favourite things to stitch about.photos 067

Not sure when i started this one but i bought it as a kit several years ago at the craft show. Lovely table  topper covered in butterflies & flowers.

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And of course being the last day of July it’s clamshell day. All i’ve done is make more ready for when i make a decision on what exactly i’ll do with them.

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Thought you might like to see some photo’s of a cake my house elf made. Very sickly sweet. Took him hours to make.DSCF0001

The inside. 3 layers. Lots of sugar, chocolate, icing sugar & philly cheese used. Oh course flour & eggs. Middle layer is full of white chocolate.

Jeanette

9 comments:

Kathleen said...

Two lovely finishes. That tabletopper is so sweet and peaceful looking. ....save me a sliver of that cake please!

Karen said...

Good for you with two finishes. LOVE the tea quilt!! I love everything tea related. My clamshell progress was a little slow this month also, I just stiched down about 26 shells. The cake looks very yummy!!

Gisele said...

Congrats on your finishes Jeanette & I love the blue tea quilt too! I had a set back with my clams this month & haven't progressed as far as planned, but never mind, there's no rush. That cake looks absolutely divine....yum :)

Jossie said...

Two finished quilts. That sounds good!
I like your start of the clamshells. I am curious what you are going to make eventually.
And I don't look at the cake. I am trying to loose weight. (but it does look yummy)

Julia said...

Great finishes Jeanette,, Gorgeous clamshells, such pretty soft colours..
Hmm yummy cake...winter kilos are piling on here, so I'll have to miss the cake.
Julia ♥

Lurline said...

All looking gorgeous, yummo cake!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Scottish Nanna said...

I love the tea cup stitcheries where did you get them Wow that cake is to die for your son can visit me any day LOL
Hugs Mary.

Valentina said...

How exciting to manage and sneak in two finishes like that! Go Girl! ( sorry I shouldn't be talking with my mouth full, but that cake is yummy! :)
I love love love your lovely shells. I am sure you will now what they are to become soon. Thanks for a delicious post!
xox
Valentina

Joy said...

Love both your finishes, especially the wallhanging ... yep, it's so 'you' ;o)!!
That cake looks soooo good!!! I'm drooling just looking at it - YUMMM!!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

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