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April 8, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments


Here are a few glimpses of what I have been working on this week …..more will be revealed very soon.

My order of Modern Meadow arrived this week. Hope to get started on a new project soon.

I have a week off from the day job starting today! It is school holidays here so I plan to spend the week
– hanging out with my kids – trying to win at Squatter and Monopoly
– perfecting my macaron technique with Sarah
– catching up with friends
– working on some sewing projects
– and sleeping in!!

I will let you know how I get on!

Posted by Lisa

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  1. bluebird-lyn says

    April 9, 2010 at 4:29 am

    Hi Lisa and Sarah, enjoy the holiday break…looking forward to see what becomes of your sneak peek…Warm Regards, Lyn

    Reply
  2. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    April 9, 2010 at 9:17 am

    Hmmm…That first photo looks very familiar. Is it what I think it is? Don’t you love that Amy Butler floral? So much better made into something than it is on the bolt. Can’t wait to see the big reveal.

    Happy day,
    Cassie

    Reply
  3. Terriaw says

    April 8, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    Oh boy, I love the looks of these! I love the peaks of colors, and I see crochet going on here too. Fun fun! Enjoy that week off!

    Reply
  4. Little Lady Patchwork says

    April 8, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    So far, I am in intrigued! Can’t wait to see the rest of it.

    BTW-After seeing your stash of Modern Meadow, I must get some of it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Jodie says

    April 8, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    I hope its a great week…we are just finishing holidays…

    Reply
  6. Dogwood says

    April 8, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Oh, yum-yum…those fabric are so pretty. Love the combination of pinks and muted green. Sweet needlework. Those macarons sound delicious. Have a wonderful week off and enjoy.

    Reply
  7. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    April 8, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Such lovely fabrics.

    Reply
  8. Linda says

    April 8, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    those photos are sooo gorgeous Lisa and SO NEAT, just stunning!

    Reply
  9. CraftyMummy says

    April 8, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    I LOVE the flower with the blue button. And the new pink fabrics are delicious.

    Reply
  10. Janellybelly says

    April 8, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    I would be quite willing to be a macaron taste tester 🙂 I had one at a sweet little patisserie in Melbourne & have craved them ever since.
    Can’t wait for you to reveal your next project!

    Reply
  11. Kim Walus says

    April 8, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Your pillowcase turned out really nicely and your new project is intriguing. Can’t wait to see it. I loved the fabric too.

    Reply
  12. suzitee says

    April 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    OOooooooohhhhhh…I can probably take a pretty good guess at that crochet project 🙂 It’s looking great Lisa. I’ll put my hand up along with Janelle on the macaroon taste-testing…yuuuuuuummmmmm! Enjoy your week of holidays, and hope to catch up again soon!

    Reply
  13. texmorg says

    April 8, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    MMmm i wonder what you are making, it sure does look pretty. Good luck with the sleeping in and enjoy your week off.
    Linda

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  14. Margaret says

    April 8, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    Enjoy your time with the children board games are so much fun.

    Reply
  15. Mandy says

    April 8, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    Can’t wait for you to reveal what your new project is! It certainly looks lovely from the peep you have given us!

    Enjoy your week off! 🙂

    Reply
  16. nima says

    April 9, 2010 at 12:35 am

    wow..the crochet edging looks pretty…

    Reply
  17. Stephanie says

    April 9, 2010 at 4:21 am

    LOVE Modern Meadow…I’m going to order Cool Stream. Whatever your project(s) are I love them already.

    Reply
  18. Tracy says

    April 9, 2010 at 4:51 am

    Sooo eager to see what it is you’re working on Lisa… it all looks delicious! And so so those soft purple & avocado-hued fabrics. Enjoy your week off–have lots of fun! I want to make macarons too…need pasty bag first! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

    Reply
  19. Sandra says

    April 9, 2010 at 5:24 am

    This looks gorgeous! I can`t wait to see, more! enjoy your spring break 🙂

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  20. GardenofDaisies says

    April 9, 2010 at 7:21 am

    I can’t wait to see what it is! Looks gorgeous already!

    Reply
  21. mamas kram says

    April 9, 2010 at 8:13 am

    Your glimpses are gorgeous! Love your new, beautiful fabrics!
    Enjoy your week off!

    Reply
  22. Sheila says

    April 9, 2010 at 8:59 am

    I was blog “lurking” while I enjoyed one more cup of coffee…..just had to let you know I think your blog is great!
    My almost 15 year old is working on her first big quilt, but school and running get in the way.
    We are also working on improving our knitting skills. 🙂

    Reply
  23. fiberdoodles says

    April 9, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Looks very pretty. I can’t wait to see 😉

    Reply
  24. JG says

    April 9, 2010 at 10:46 am

    The crocheted flower is very dainty. Cannot wait to see the entire project.

    Enjoy vacation!

    Reply
  25. Angel.Pearls says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:08 am

    Just beautiful!! Love the crocheted flower! Have a great weekend//Eva

    Reply
  26. Me says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:34 am

    I love the fabric in the last picture! I hope you were able to make something fantastic out of it. And I hope you are still having a wonderful time off.

    Reply
  27. Thimbleanna says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Oooh — can’t wait to see what your sneak peek turns into! And when you perfect that macaron technique, I hope you’ll tell — I tried yesterday — they’re temperamental little suckers!!!

    Reply
  28. K-Sue says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Can hardly wait!

    Reply
  29. Jenny says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Aren’t holidays just THE BEST!! Looks like you are having a wonderful time. That secret project of yours looks special-so very neat and pretty-can
    t wait to see what it is:)

    Reply
  30. Maree: says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Looks Gorgeous crocheting & Flowers..hmmm.hope you enjoyed your time off..
    cheers

    Reply
  31. May Kristin says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Hmm! What a teaser you are! Love the glimpses I see! Yummy new fabrics!
    Enjoy your week off!

    Reply
  32. randi says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:54 am

    i am simply loving that crocheted edge! too pretty!

    Reply
  33. Shannon says

    April 11, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Enjoy your break; I will be anxiously waiting to see what you craft with your free time 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jenny of Elefantz says

    April 13, 2010 at 2:33 am

    Gorgeous sneak peeks, Lisa! Wonder what it is??

    Reply

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