Hello and welcome to another Wednesday and a whistle stop tour of the world's crafty workdesks.
As ever we are grateful to Ms Dunnit over at The Stamping Ground for hosting this amazing event. Pop on over there to find out how to join in.
To business... and what is on my workdesk today?
I'm afraid it is back to work time here at Moonshine Manor. I've been putting it off all year but the Christmas Craft Fair season will soon be upon us so I've dusted off the old sewing needles, and am nose to the craft mat making stuff. (Until I have a new Tim Tag or dictionary page to do any way!)
So today you can see: lots of embroidery floss, some die cut felt shapes, beads and buttons, the original jar of hearts (not sure Christina Perri had this in mind when she wrote her song), my trusty rotary cutter, quilting rule and my pin (needle) cushion which is currently sporting some very fetching scrapbooking pins which I need to make a book for.
So that's all from me - back to work - those robins don't make themselves you know...
Hi Masie
ReplyDeleteOoh there's the C word! I've usually started thinking about what I am going to do for my cards but I haven't this year yet. Must get a move on. Love all your sewing bits and the robins sound good, please share when you've made them. I envy people who can sew, I am useless!
Have a happy week
Lynda B #38
Wow you do have a lot going on, on your desk this week, I adore the little bird house pin cushion, so cute. Is that a big basket of embroidery floss?.
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Eliza & Yoda 24
EEk... the C word again! Sometimes I am glad I don't make things to sell.. have a good week, and get lots done. Helen 8
ReplyDeleteWowee nearly 'that time of year' so soon. What is it now 117 days left to the 'Grand Opening'.
ReplyDeleteBetter start thinking( that's a problem to start with).
Have a good week with the stitching and hope you some inspiration. By the way do you make 'Holly leaves'?
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Still can't get inspired by the C word, but loved that you have put your nose to the craft mat. THAT was funny!!
ReplyDeleteOOPS, thought I was adding my number and hit enter instead. Happy WOYWW from #10.
ReplyDeleteYou and me both with a Christmas focus recently! Isn't it odd. I'm not ready to see the end of the summer yet either. Good luck with the hard work ahead. You know it will all be worth it in the end. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteLooking ahead I se...happy sewing....I am doing The Craft Barn Dictionary challenge .they have O this fortnight..
ReplyDeleteI did "calling" for C
keep well. Zeffy #76
always busy!! ah, the dreaded C-word *sigh* I try and keep off thinking about it at least till the kids go back to school...
ReplyDeletehappy W0YWW and have a great week :)
no. 43
it's amazing how fast the year goes and it's Christmas once again! when i was a child waiting for Christmas, it seemed to take sooooo long! well done on getting started!
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hugs, peggy aplSEEDS @ 12
It looks like some serious crafting is going to take place here! So many technical bits and pieces that I don't know about like embroidery floss to name but one. I know it's going to be hard work but do have fun! Julie Ann xx #35
ReplyDeleteWe printed some Christmas images, that's as far as our card making went!! We'll get there, eventually!!
ReplyDeleteHugs from the bears @#99
Ooh looks good - you have reminded me that I and a few friends have committed to a Christmas craft stall - need to get a wriggleon! Happy WOYWW Cindy #59
ReplyDeleteWell done for biting the bullet and getting on with the Christmas crafting!!!!
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Hi Maisie - Christmas is coming up fast. I may do one Christmas card in my card class this month to break myself in gently ;-) Have fun with the robins. Happy WOYWW from Helen 71 x
ReplyDeletePlease don't remind me of Xmas. Last year by this time I had a about 12 cards done for xmas and I have not even done one yet this year. Hmm will have to get onto that.
ReplyDeleteYour pincushion is adorable.
Sandy :) #64
I am thinking about Christmas too x
ReplyDeletelooking forward to making some soft crafts and cards over the coming weeks too :)
Have a Great week Heather #99
Hi Maisie
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to seeing all the lovely things you are going to make I just know they will be stunning
Have a really great WOYWW and enjoy the rest of your week
Hugs Ria #85
I don't like to think about Christmas this early but to be honest that's what my
ReplyDeleteSorry don't know what happened there. I was saying that's what my sock knitting is for. Lovely things to see.
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Famfa 3
You are so right--it is time for a lot of us to open Santa's workshop! Thanks so much for tip today and the link! I love your idea of Julia hosting a special UFO linkup. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #9
ReplyDeleteWow, prepping for a Christmas fair sounds like fun. Unfortunately, I can't sew a lick. I can't wait to see what you make to sell! I have a few craft fairs here in the Fall/Winter that I attend and stock up on holiday gifts for people. Love giving ornaments and handmade stuff! Winnie#89
ReplyDeleteLOve your little pincushion, that's so cute =).
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW Hugs Monique #110
I think I need to ease myself gently into the 'C' season this year- time to make a start. Well, I've thought about it, does that count? Love your desk, Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #50 xx
ReplyDeleteHah, your desk looks identical to mine! I've had loads of bits and pieces strewn across the surface recently. Though I did have a bit of a tidy up this week! How many craft fairs do you do? I used to do them but have up in the end. I play in a brass band, you see, and often the fair dates clashed with band gigs (and you can imagine how busy we are at Chr*****s time...and no, I can't say that word yet!). So something had to go and it was the fairs....sigh.
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Hugs, LLJ 63 xx
Hello. looks like my place back home. lol Im slowly making my way down the list, it seems to take for ever. Have a good day and bright blessings to you and your Roberta 26
ReplyDeleteMe again, again!! I play the E flat Bass (tuba) as its know in brass banding. It's all my son's fault! He started in the training section and after a couple of weeks sitting there, the MD said 'You're musical, have a go'. So after being told I had enough air to blow a cornet straight (!!!) I went on bass, being a tall, strapping gal with a good pair of lungs......cough..... Within three months I was in the senior band but I play piano and cello as well, so have a good ear for pitch. Having played in orchestras and sung in choir, I can honestly tell you that I love the brass band best...there's a real camaraderie in banding. If there's a local band to you, go find them! Brass players are apparently quite outgoing and always the first to the bar.... I couldn't possibly comment ;-)
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Hi, thanks so much for your visit earlier :-) but I intended to comment anyway ... the stuff looks very pretty, but to be honest, I don't want to think ahead as far as Christmas. I'm enjoying the warmth even more since I got frostbites last Winter :-/ Have a great time crafting, Suzanne x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting my blog earlier. It's already Thursday here, so I feel like I am late in visiting. I am loving how busy your desk is looking in prep for your Christmas crafting and those heart buttons and your cute bird house pin cushion are just adorable. Have a great week and I can't wait to see your Robins. Danie #17
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely things on your desk today. You can have great fun using all those. Trust you are able to get lots done - even in August - for the Christmas fairs which will indeed soon be upon us.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Margaret #55
I sometimes i get this 'thing' when I see a blogg filled with lovely things 'sewing' things that I want to have a go too! My eyes were drawn to the little red roofed house... Thank you for my snoop!!
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((Lyn)) #5
Lots of lovely sewing stuff but I just can't make out what you are making! Bit late I suppose, just got my entry in by the skin of my teeth too BJ#132
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sewing table you've set up, Maisie! It's that time of year again already. I ADORE your pin(needle) cushion!! Happy WOYWW! Thank you for your visit to me and for your good wishes! Have a wonderful week! Darnell #16
ReplyDeletewell done you mrs organised i will start christmas soon would have loved a sneaky peak at a robin am I pushing it...LOL..have fab crafty week Andrea#51
ReplyDeleteWell done on your resolve, I 'still' have not got the sewing machine back out, really must do.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to your robins.
Lynda #96
Lovely desk!! And you are right, Christmas is fast approaching!!! Time dor me to get cracking on cards and gifts!!
ReplyDeletexxDaniella#13
Good morning! Yep, Christmas craft shows are just around the corner. I don't want to rush the seasons but I'd be happy for fall. I think we're getting closer. Don't poke your fingers being in a rush!
ReplyDeleteCreative Blessings ~Kelly #131
Yikes... glad I don't do craft shows for Christmas stuff if you have to get started this early... I'm still in summer mode! LOL Apologies for my late arrival of doing the round of WOYWW desks! Annette #6
ReplyDeleteLovely lot of threads! Do show what you make when they done, please. Thanks for the earlier visit! Happy WOYWW! Nan G #1 a bit late
ReplyDeleteHi Maisie! Your desk always looks so neat and productive! When I get going things get stacked on top of one another and every available surface is covered with things I have gotten out and haven't put away. It's a little too scary to photograph! :)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your Craft Fair creations. Also, I have been watching for the J Nutting doll to reappear. What you were doing looked so cute - did she find a home on one of your pages?
I would be flattered if you found my book worth 'borrowing a page from'. :) And, yes, creating for the pure joy is really the best! Why is it that what we learn as children becomes so strongly ingrained - even though, at my age, that is now just a fraction of my life!
Have a lovely day and a lovely weekend! Hugs, Cathy