tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post6061293331103100612..comments2024-03-14T08:39:05.548+00:00Comments on CHARM ABOUT YOU: a good start ~ art, biscuit tins and cleaning routineLucy | Charm About Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-42861540232059746812015-01-11T15:08:44.952+00:002015-01-11T15:08:44.952+00:00I love your poppy block, I might make mine the sam...I love your poppy block, I might make mine the same way now. Loved your quotes in the last post too, especially the create more one as that's something I intend to do this year.Indiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502249142776359683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-58175872448090697592015-01-10T18:05:10.958+00:002015-01-10T18:05:10.958+00:00I love your most recent GTSB blocks and am glad yo...I love your most recent GTSB blocks and am glad you're enjoying all that hand stitching! The exhibition looks wonderful - how marvellous! Good luck with the new cleaning routine - I'm still trying to work out how to keep on top of my housework without exhausting myself and then falling behind...it's a never-ending quest!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-34871703496458840092015-01-10T00:03:13.562+00:002015-01-10T00:03:13.562+00:00I usually spend the time between Christmas and New...I usually spend the time between Christmas and New Year cleaning my flat thoroughly, but this year I did that in November, so it was a bit strange not doing it at the normal time! I tend to save the real 'New Year' stuff until my first day back at work, so that will be Monday for me :o)<br /><br />Loving the exhibition though, how cool to have impressive ancestors!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-31969773341369865812015-01-09T08:58:34.844+00:002015-01-09T08:58:34.844+00:00Those blocks are gorgeous! And how lovely to be ab...Those blocks are gorgeous! And how lovely to be able to go see the exhibition and share it with your little ones.<br /><br />Good luck with the decluttering! Sadly for me I seem to be a hoarder!quirkyhannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00344633870064015097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-55558592567292533512015-01-08T23:52:37.066+00:002015-01-08T23:52:37.066+00:00first, i like your deviation on your block! it loo...first, i like your deviation on your block! it looks fantastic. handsewing is just the best, isn't it? wish i had more time for it.<br /><br />second, i'm so glad you got those photos at the museum! your gpa seaby did some lovely work. i'm glad it's being preserved and that you got to experience it.<br /><br />lastly, i hope you can keep that cleaning optimism up! i've really enjoyed fly lady (flylady dot net) over the years. i'm not good at sticking to the routines but they always help however much i do them! i agree about not having or even wanting a show house, especially with all the little around. maybe a show room would be nice but mainly i'd just like it all to be clean! but not if i have to give up my sewing time. =)hydeeannsewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995021008434563956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-26704562608812972922015-01-08T23:31:26.726+00:002015-01-08T23:31:26.726+00:00I feel the same way about the new year! A cleanin...I feel the same way about the new year! A cleaning lady is in my future. <br /><br />Your quilt blocks look SO GOOD!!! I wish I had your hand sewing skills.✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208832897656210176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-12339127886822614062015-01-08T18:03:11.339+00:002015-01-08T18:03:11.339+00:00I can relate to many things in your post. I'm ...I can relate to many things in your post. I'm definitely having these feelings as well :)Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409349556815617229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-13675227076625438602015-01-08T17:18:21.928+00:002015-01-08T17:18:21.928+00:00What a lovely post - now we know where your artist...What a lovely post - now we know where your artistic talent comes from.<br />The same feeling comes over me in January, it's so weird, I have already gutted one large cupboard bt heading over to Clean Mama right now!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148803101055301234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-52596857039669711972015-01-08T15:40:28.856+00:002015-01-08T15:40:28.856+00:00I have a small tin collection too, I accidentally ...I have a small tin collection too, I accidentally gave one away last year when I sorted my sewing room. What an idiot I am. How many blocks done on Sweet Beans so far?pennydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425898433355516938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-81752986973427830382015-01-08T11:03:13.325+00:002015-01-08T11:03:13.325+00:00How amazing to have that artistic talent in the fa...How amazing to have that artistic talent in the family and it more than shows in your abilities. Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-74999412099687520842015-01-08T10:15:10.934+00:002015-01-08T10:15:10.934+00:00Your hans stitching is delightful Lucy! And what a...Your hans stitching is delightful Lucy! And what a treat to see your great, great grandfathers lovely drawings! You have every right to be proud of him! Decluttering is very good karma- a great way to start the new year! Here's to more happy and peaceful days into 2015!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-41911346252658687582015-01-08T09:30:11.192+00:002015-01-08T09:30:11.192+00:00Great post, I love all the sewing, cleaning and or...Great post, I love all the sewing, cleaning and organising tips and especially seeing the books by your ancestor. All just so fascinating. xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373043952789494619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-51247475740251400862015-01-08T09:04:57.125+00:002015-01-08T09:04:57.125+00:00how lovely to have this family connection and an a...how lovely to have this family connection and an arty one at that!<br />To keep that "new" feeling, I would say, tell your husband and kids every Monday "Happy new week"!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-13890195437672862452015-01-08T04:44:49.134+00:002015-01-08T04:44:49.134+00:00Gorgeous blocks. I seriously need to declutter, ex...Gorgeous blocks. I seriously need to declutter, except I keep buying more tins :)Anorina @SameliasMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210287822137630366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-53832358849956379092015-01-08T03:14:16.164+00:002015-01-08T03:14:16.164+00:00'Based' on that quilt'Based' on that quiltCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-54926397629813495542015-01-08T03:13:35.268+00:002015-01-08T03:13:35.268+00:00I have to make two blocks this month asked on that...I have to make two blocks this month asked on that quilt. I was thinking a churn dash and I do love that poppy block. Hmmm,mm<br />Lovely work Lucy. Happy New YearCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-21921956883595958062015-01-08T00:20:44.211+00:002015-01-08T00:20:44.211+00:00Oh, I love the declutter idea! I tend to go throug...Oh, I love the declutter idea! I tend to go through the closets and house once or twice a year to make a donation to Goodwill. That always feels really good.Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-62223899357548084272015-01-07T22:28:12.257+00:002015-01-07T22:28:12.257+00:00How very cool to have a family history like that! ...How very cool to have a family history like that! I am a book lover and would be thrilled to have a writer/illustrator in the family! Gemini Jen NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199723644660260315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-2751350045283413862015-01-07T22:26:44.424+00:002015-01-07T22:26:44.424+00:00I'm so impressed by your hand piecing skills, ...I'm so impressed by your hand piecing skills, the blocks are beautiful and I love your choice of vintage-y prints. It was interesting to read a bit about your great-great-grandfathers work, the small amount you were able to capture is stunning - how lucky you are to have such a creative legacy!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295410284248961146noreply@blogger.com