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Spring Break

October 1, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

My recreation leave from work started today – I now have a week off  –  time to hang out with my teens (and drive them around!) and catch up with friends. I have a loooong list of things I hope to get done over the next week, including some sewing projects. I always find the spring break a busy time – lots of gardening and spring cleaning to be done. In our extended family there are a lot of birthdays over the next couple of months, plus Christmas to prepare for. Hopefully I get a few things checked off my list.

Today I worked on a quick wine bottle tag.

I was inspired by these two cute projects I spotted during my blog reading this morning….
 Toast Greeting Card (Free Download) from Oh My Handmade
 Elegant Recycled Wine Tag from A Little Hut (these would look great in festive Christmas Colours).

Sarah found a bit of time this week to work on her first quilt. She hopes to complete the quilt top over the holidays.

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  1. Simone de Klerk says

    October 1, 2010 at 4:26 am

    I can’t believe how much I miss, not visiting your blogs for a short while! Some great projects (o:
    And Sarah, your quilt is turning out so beautiful. Lovely colors! Enjoy.

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  2. soyee says

    October 1, 2010 at 4:36 am

    Yummy lovely vibrant colours you use for your quilt.
    Enjoy your springbreak, we are enjoying some real autumnal weather. Our break will be in two weeks time.

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  3. Sew Useful Designs says

    October 1, 2010 at 5:08 am

    Well done Sarah! What a beautiful first quilt this is/will be – such fabulous fabrics and colours!! 🙂

    I hope you enjoy your week of recretion, Lisa! I’m sure you will – hope you get lots of crafting and sewing in, too!!! I love the novelty wine tag – cute and fun!

    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs! Vikki 🙂

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  4. Linda says

    October 1, 2010 at 5:22 am

    Sarah, well done love the colours you have chosen.
    What a great idea for a tag, very clever.
    xx

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  5. suzitee says

    October 1, 2010 at 5:30 am

    You are making great progress on your quilt Sarah…can’t wait to see it finished 🙂
    Lisa your wine tag is exceptionally cute! Here’s to a holiday full of crafting!

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  6. Cláudia Murakami says

    October 1, 2010 at 5:31 am

    Lovely artwork Sarah!!! Your quilt is stunning!!!
    Hope your weekend is sweet and bright! Bela.

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  7. Tracy says

    October 1, 2010 at 6:37 am

    Enjoy your break, Lisa! The quilt in prog is lovely–super colors! :o) ((HUGS))

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  8. Terriaw says

    October 1, 2010 at 6:57 am

    How wonderful to have a week off now! I bet you will get lots done – you’re so productive. That must be fun watching Sarah work on her first quilt, which looks beautiful. Enjoy your time off!

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  9. WoolenSails says

    October 1, 2010 at 7:54 am

    Wonderful gift tag and great for the holidays.
    Sarah’s quilt is beautiful, love the purples in it too.

    Debbie

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  10. Dogwood says

    October 1, 2010 at 8:31 am

    have a fun week off with the kiddos.

    enjoy your weekend.

    love your blog!

    cory/dogwood

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  11. Handmade says

    October 2, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Eye spy some Prints Charming – looking just fabulous!

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  12. kiki says

    October 1, 2010 at 10:26 am

    I just bought some blank tags at Ikea today – thanx for sharing the nice “Toast” idea!
    Happy day,
    Kiki

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  13. Janellybelly says

    October 1, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I hope you thoroughly enjoy your week off, you deserve it! I’m looking forward to our bloggy gathering this week 🙂 Sarah’s quilt is looking gorgeous already.
    Janelle xx

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  14. Thimbleanna says

    October 2, 2010 at 3:17 am

    Sarah — I love your new quilt and I’m thrilled that you’re a quilter — I hope you love it!

    Lisa — Love that cute wine tag — your creations are always so inspiring!

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  15. Lillabilly says

    October 2, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Ha ha, I just love the pun on that bottle tag – we are big fans of puns in my household. And I just love the colours of your quilt, Sarah, they’re divine! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

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  16. Fran says

    October 3, 2010 at 5:10 am

    Love the Prints Charming fabrics!

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  17. em's scrapbag says

    October 4, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Have a fun and productive spring break. I love the fabrics Sarah is using in her quilt.

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  18. Handmade in Israel says

    October 6, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Enjoy the break! That toaster is adorable? Hand cut or cricut?

    Reply
  19. Lovie says

    October 6, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Sarah great job on her first quilt. Like those colors.

    Reply

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