This blog is all about me......I come here for respite in between caring for JoJo (our Daughter who has Special Needs)......I am addicted to starting new projects......I am becoming a fabric-a-holic... I love to try out recipes... take a beach walk and breathe in that salty blue air......love to have coffee...sip a glass of champagne......read a book......I am Queen of the Armchair and am inspired by all the wonderful blogs out there!!!

Sunday, February 2, 2014

~OPAM 2014~


And woo-hoo I've joined OPAM again this year
Thank you Sweet Peg and Kris for hosting this as I find that I am having a lot more finishes!!!


Just a little one this month
A small kit I bought at the Sydney Show 
Kit is by Studio Mio and is called a G & S Case.......for  Glasses & Sunglasses


and here it is all finished complete with buttons from the kit


and I added the little I made it tag!!!

I thought I would throw this little pic in
Whenever I go up to Canberra for a shopping day with JoJo we always call in to Lincraft and get some threads.  While I look for specific threads I would say to her pick some colours.
This pic is from 2 shopping trips......always nice and colourful from My Girl!!!

24 comments:

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Before I go to sleep, I just wanted to come by to say hello sweet friend! I so love these little goodies...so sweet and generous. ENjoy our Sunday! Anita

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Gorgeous finish....so pleased you are with us again xxx

Lynn said...

I love the case!! The trim and dotty fabric are adorable. JoJo always picks the best colors!

Anonymous said...

your finis is lovely Dzintra and JoJo picked some lovely colours there.xx

Susan said...

A lovely finish Dzintra. New threads always look enticing.

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a gorgeous glasses case! It's great you aim to get a project done each month. Lovely colourful threads, I bet JoJo has fun picking which colours she likes.

Bev C said...

Hello Dzintra,

A great start for OPAM. JoJo chose such lovely colours for the stitching projects you have planned.

Happy days.
Bev.

Fiona said...

lovely glasses case and I do like JoJo's selection.. thats a great way to build up your collection..
Hugz

Grethe said...

Love your little sunglasskit!
Nice with OPAM isn`t it, must find space now on my sidebar.
Nice DMC picked by Jo-Jo:-)

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good morning dear Dzintra! Thank you for stopping by and yes, you are on that list of people that I find to be so inspirational in all that they do, from the heart to the hands! XOXOXOX

Gillie said...

Of course she will make colorful choices, with you for a mum, lol! Congratulations on the finish and a reminder that it was YOU, grin, that got me into this fine mess of OPA M ;))))

annemariesquilt said...

Jojo s colors are amazing !
I have joined the Opam for 2014 too. I just have to figure out how to copy the badge from my Mac…..
You have a lovely little finish !

Kaisievic said...

Great glasses case and the colours Jo Jo picked are lovely and vibrant.

Nat Palaskas said...

Woo hoo, go girl! I need to join something to get stuff done - Hugs Nat

Kath said...

Nice choices JoJo, very cheerful and spring like. We are eagerly waiting for spring here in England.

Palomasea said...

Dear friend, I am so happy to finally be able to stop by and leave comments...my computer seems to be working normally again...hurray! :)
I have missed you!
I love the beautiful new collage header and your gorgeous smile.... :)
Well, JoJo has a great artistic eye, and your eyeglass case is LOVELY! I really like polka dots, so this one especially speaks to me...
I hope your Summer days are not too hot, and I wish you a spledid week, dearest Dzintra...
Much love to you across the miles,
- Irina

Mrs Knitaddict said...

Glad I found your blog. So many lovely crafty things to inspire me!

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Such a lovely glass case. I do like the tag you put on it. Too cute.
It was so nice to hear from you. I do love hearing from you.
Now I am off to catch up with you and see whatcha been doing.
Have a great week.
Love
Maggie

Seawashed said...

I have a nice little collection of embroidery threads that are in the faded colors of the sea. I have been stitching hearts this week...white with organic cotton ball filling. It feels so rewarding to stitch again, it has been years and I have missed it. JoJo's colors are like a beautiful rainbow! So cheerful.

Terry said...

Finishing is always a bit of a delima here as well.
The OPM works well for you and it's nice to see what your up to.
Glad you and Jojo share a love of color.

KimM said...

Beautiful finish! - Absolutely adorable!
Looking forward to following your blog -
KimM
wisdomwithneedleandthread.blogspot.com

Maria said...

~ I just wanted to say hello, I came over from Sea angels beautiful blog after reading your kind comment..I'm going to pop on the kettle and get acquainted with your little blog corner, Dzintra.
It looks so very cosy and just my cup of tea!
Hugs Maria x

Tatkis said...

Lovely glass case! You can't go wrong with dots :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

Hello D I've come for a hint of warmth from where I know it is lovely at this time of year.
Hope you and JoJo are well...
As always there is much creativity happening here too.
Take care my dear.
Susan x

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