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Taking a Short Break

January 20, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 25 Comments

Small Hexie Work in Progress

My current WIP (Work in Progress) is a small hexie project. It is coming together exactly as I imagined it …..  Love when that happens.

Small Hexie Work in Progress
Small Hexie Work in ProgressI am taking a short break while I get myself organised for the year ahead. I am about to finish my job of 20+ years and start a new job. I will be back here in just over a month refreshed and with loads of new projects planned. Meanwhile, you will probably find me posting occasionally on instagram (I doubt I could totally stay away from everything blog related!) After 7 years a short break will be welcome.

See you back here in March!

Small Hexie Work in Progress

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Comments

  1. Lulu says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Hi, just to say Good Luck in your new job, and look forward to your return. I am a new reader to your blog and I love it. I have already made the shoe bag for my sister who travels a lot – she loved it, and I am planning on making one for my hubby next – I have some lovely world map fabric to use! Thanks for all your great ideas.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 20, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks heaps Lulu for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed our shoe bag tutorial. World map fabric sounds perfect.

      Reply
  2. Lesley says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    Your hexies are adorable…love the fabrics! You have such a gift of taking the prettiest pictures of your projects! Thanks!

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 20, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks Lesley! I am really enjoying photography lately. The fabrics remind me on Valentines Day with the pinks and reds.

      Reply
  3. Mrs. T says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:54 am

    Your hexie project is simply beautiful! I hope you will have a most refreshing break and will look forward to your return to blogging. Your blog, photography, projects and recipes are so inspiring!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 21, 2015 at 6:45 am

      Thanks Mrs T! I am looking forward to a break but will be back soon 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lily says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:34 am

    Ohh, hope to read you soon. Lovely work, always pleasings photos… Will miss you :}

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  5. susan says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:39 am

    we will miss you. good luck!

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 21, 2015 at 7:01 am

      Thanks Susan!

      Reply
  6. Mrs. Lucky says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Best of luck with your new adventure (new work)! Will be looking forward to your new projects and posts here.

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 21, 2015 at 7:02 am

      I am looking forward to some new challenges and changes this year! Be back soon ….

      Reply
  7. Doris says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:48 am

    I am enjoying English paper piecing also. Perfect plane project 🙂 Have a good break and I look forward to reading you again.

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 22, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Thanks Doris!

      Reply
  8. Carrie says

    January 27, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Just found your site! Good luck with the job, the month will give me time to research your goodies you have in your blog!

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Thanks Carrie 🙂

      Reply
  9. Anaïs says

    January 28, 2015 at 12:29 am

    Hi!! Good luck for your new job, and enjoy your time during the break you’re taking! I’ve been a more than regular reader for the pas few years and will impatiently be waiting for your new projects. You and Lisa are one of the few people who made me want to sew and I’ll try to catch up with all the projects I haven’t finished during your time off!

    “See” you soon!

    Anaïs (France)

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:23 am

      Thanks Anais 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lisa says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Good luck in your new job! That is quite a change after 20 yeas. Wow! Beautiful photos as always. The hexies look good.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:23 am

      Thanks Lisa 🙂

      Reply
  11. Margs Primitive Quilts says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    LoVe the Hexi rug , the pins and all your new projects. You deserve a much needed break. Enjoy!
    Hugs Marg.

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 14, 2015 at 7:34 am

      Thanks Marg 🙂

      Reply
  12. Juju Sprinkles says

    February 17, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Thank you so much for sharing! My mom made a little coin purse for with the kind of hexagon patterns too, but when I asked her about how she did it, she said she doesn’t remember it anymore! Love it!!!

    Reply
  13. Marianne says

    March 1, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Hello there, thank you for your lovely Blog, I would love to meet you in person one day. In the meantime thank you evey so much for all your lovely work and glad to hear you had a good break, I look forward to all your new posts.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks so much Marianne! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  14. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:26 am

    enjoy the break. btw your banana bread from a previous post looks fantastic!

    Reply

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