The last couple of months of 2016 had a batten down the hatches type feel to it with so much happening I could barely find time to breathe out let alone blog. We went to Melbourne with Hannah to meet with her cardiac surgeons and for her to have an MRI, nursed Cooper back to health after a shocking case of double pneumonia, went through the emotions of another school year ending (including some crazy big decisions I will fill you all in about later) and generally raced around like crazy as you do at this time of the year when you have children – presents to buy and wrap, school Christmas concerts to attend and the month long visit from our Elf on a Shelf, Elfie, who kept us on our toes as always. It is always the time of year where mothers everywhere desperately pray everywhere for a cloning machine! And of course piccolo had a very successful Christmas with lots of orders flying out the door, I am so incredibly grateful for the people who wait so patiently for their orders. Here is a wee peek at some of my faves that went flying out from my Etsy store to new homes – how lucky am I to be surrounded by so much pretty!
Now one of my biggest regrets of my blogging hiatus is the fact that I still had quilts I hadn’t yet shown you guys. With all the craziness I wanted to make sure I sat down and took the time to share them properly as they were all lovely. So expect a few catch up blog posts, including this one!
For the first quilt I need to take you back to October and my mum’s 60th birthday. I knew I wanted to make her a quilt as our gift, especially as Hannah’s health meant I couldn’t be with her in person to celebrate. I am still funny about gifting quilts, I always hope the recipient knows how much love and work goes into each of the pieces I make, even if they don’t come with a store bought receipt. It comes down to confidence I think, something I am slowly learning.
I wish I had been there to see her open it!
xxSarah
PS a wee shout out to my quilty helpers who did a great job of holding it up for to me to photograph. I seriously had 15 minutes to grab photos so it was a rushed affair – this year photography is my absolute priority as I believe the fabrics need more attention than that just quietly!
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L.Thompson
03/01/2017 at 12:01 pmI am sure that she would of loved it! Christmas is always full of excitement, social and family obligations and the associated stress for us as well. In a way we are lucky that we also get all 3 kids birthdays over and done with at that time as well! I hope that Cooper is recovering quickly for you- it must be a miserable time for him…x
Kathy McPherson
03/01/2017 at 12:02 pmHappy New Year lovely. 2016 sure did fly! I hope 2017 brings health and happiness to all at Piccolo headquarters. Thankyou for always filling my newsfeed with pretty things xx I love the quilt you made your Mum! Just beautiful.