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Happy Friday

April 14, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Things that are making me happy today….

My completed Posh Pillowcase (Fabulous tutorial here). This has been on my To Make list for a long time. I can see more of these in my future. Best of all, I made it entirely from my stash. Gotta love that!

A new linen tea towel I bought today full of fun Aussie place names. This one is destined for some cushions/pillows. I am really loving Typography  at the moment.

I am planning on making some preserves over the weekend, using this library book – lots of inspiring jams and chutneys.

And finally I am happy that the teens start their school holidays today and I have one more week of work before my break!

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  1. Janellybelly says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    Yummy – Pillowcase, Tea Towel, and Jam Jars full of potential (especially the mini ones!).

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  2. Taylor Made says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    What a beautiful pillowcase…enjoy all your making time!

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  3. Kate says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    Beautiful pillowcase!! Still waiting on my cotton, can not wait to finish mine.

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  4. Pieces of Sunshine says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Yummy tea towel! A couple of tiny villages listed there from around my area! Never thought I’d see those on a tea towel.

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  5. www.sewrayme.co.uk says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Love the pink polka dots on the pillow and just realised you made the pretty crochet trim! I gotta learn how to crochet!

    http://www.sewrayme.co.uk

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  6. clare's craftroom says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:30 am

    I need one of those teatowels , it has my home town of Gundagai on it ! A cushion in that would be great !

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  7. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:48 am

    Oooh, that crochet on fabric is making me very happy too.

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  8. Dawn says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Very sweet things to be Happy for!!!

    Happy weekend to you:)

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  9. BLONDEDESIGN says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:28 am

    Beautiful pillow case! Happy Friday. Kx

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  10. Terriaw says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Your happy things make me happy this Friday too! Adorable pillowcase project. I think they are the sweetest!

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  11. Torie Jayne says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Gorgeous pillowcase!
    Have a sweet day!

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  12. rosie says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    I absolutely love the colors in your beautiful pillowcase, and the crochet just sets it off..

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  13. Thimbleanna says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Aren’t those pillowcases fun to make? I really love making them. I love your fabric choices!

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  14. Roseanne says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:05 am

    Love your posh pillow case. The crochet around it make it look very pritty.

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  15. Bela says

    April 16, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Wonderful projects, dear Lisa!!
    Enjoy your break!!
    Love, Bela

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  16. Dogwood says

    April 16, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Nice pillowcases.
    I am loving you current sewing projects.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Hugs, Dogwood

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  17. private health insurance australia says

    April 18, 2011 at 2:04 am

    Some Australian states do have funny names.

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  18. Talin's Corner says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Love your pillowcase. I have always admired the look of crocheted edges on tablecloths, linens, etc. I always thought they would be too hard to do, are they? I do know how to crochet.

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