I have received some lovely pics from Amanda (Lucy's Mum) of Lucy's big day. Her 1st Birthday party.
As mentioned in my last post Amanda adores Ladybirds and has just completed my "Ladybirds on Patrol" quilt for little Lucy for her birthday. She also threw a big party for her with a Ladybird theme. Here's a few pics of the day!
We have to start with the Birthday Girl! Can you see the little button on Lucy's sweater?? A little ladybird......awwwwwwwwwwe so cute!! And isn't Lucy just so adorable!! 8-)
And by the looks of things the party had a major invasion of ladybirds! They look so delicious.
And the best part of the celebration is.....of course........THE BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!!! 8-) YAY...
It's all just too yummy for words. I want some...hang on....need some of that cake! LOL Amanda tells me that everyone had to come dressed in red and black. I LOVE IT!!
I told her that if I lived closer that I was going to crash the party. Perfect opportunity for me to wear MY ladybird outfit! LOL
Hope your day was spectacular Lucy! x and thanks for sharing Amanda x
As you have probably read on other blogs we have an AQM - Australian Quilt Market (trade show) coming up in 2 weeks and we are all madly stitching up some new designs. I have a sneeky peeky of one of mine to share. Thought you might like to get your thinking caps on!
I have used the gorgeous fabrics "Birdie" by Me & my sister for Moda. This is the same range I used in Slumber Party. The very bubbly Robyen from Country Pickin's at the Corner was generous enough to give them to me. Thanks Robyen, hope you like what I have done!
Now I have a giveaway for you all. With Christmas not that far away I thought it would be nice to run a giveaway of my "Christmas Jingles" toy bags pattern. I have 3 to share. Are you all madly stitching away for Christmas?? Have you started or even completed your Chrissy shopping?? Was that a NO to both questions??.........Oh I have a YES! Well I am with you in that department as well, so maybe stitching one of my toy bags may inspire you to get with your chrissy shopping hey!!
Just leave a comment on this post to be apart of the giveaway. I share call upon the random number generator in a week to see who the 3 lucky winners are.
Until next time........
Get your jingles into gear in Stitches
Natalie :-)
Just love all those ladybirds!
I'm stitching with Birdie too, Natalie, and its gorgeous!
Posted by: Jenny | November 01, 2009 at 03:26 PM
What an absolute gorgeous way to celebrate a birthday with all those ladybirds. I wish I was invited particularly for the cake. Yum. Well back to my Chrissis stitching - gift bags.
Posted by: Alison | November 01, 2009 at 03:43 PM
The Lady Bug party was too cute!! What a great mom to go to all that work!! And i love your giveaway!! Also too cute!
Paulette
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | November 01, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Natalie, I love this pattern. Thanks for sharing Pics of the party, what a lucky little girl to have a mum so special. Thanks for a giveaway.
Posted by: Debbie | November 01, 2009 at 03:55 PM
How nice with a Ladybug party for a little girl!
I love the bags and I'd like to have a chance to win. Maybe, just maybe, I'd be able to stitch some bags in time for Christmas. Or it will be for next Christmas.
Lotta in Sweden
Posted by: Lotta | November 01, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Just wondering what the black dots are on the tomato ladybirds??? my children said black food colouring and icing sugar....mmm... interesting combination!
We had lots of fun with halloween cookies - but not a ladybird in sight.
L
Posted by: laura in stitches | November 01, 2009 at 04:17 PM
I love all the ladybugs and the toy bags are so cute!!
Posted by: Janice | November 01, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Natalie,
How cute!!! I would have come with you to the party dress as a ladybird.. (We should have our own party!!! - Janelle can come too!!). (We could have a ladybird sleepover party!!!! lol). I should grow up....
Cute Christmas bags...
Sandy N
Posted by: SandyN | November 01, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Hi Natalie
How could I resist another of your give-aways??!! I love the toy bags! Lucy's party and cake look fantastic!
Posted by: Janelle | November 01, 2009 at 04:41 PM
I would love a chance to win one of your bags. Lucy is so beautiful, what a lucky girl. Bet she was all grins when she saw all the lady bugs at her party. Thanks for sharing.
Debbie Mikesell
Posted by: Debbie | November 01, 2009 at 04:48 PM
I love the lady bird party what A great Idea Just love your toy bags they are soooooo cute you are clever.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | November 01, 2009 at 04:48 PM
I have a friend who would adore to have a ladybug party like Lucy's.I recently bought "A ladybird's serenade" just for her to make up a journal using the ladybug applique on the frontof it.
Thanks for the oppurtunity to win one of your fabulous patterns :) Barb.
Posted by: Barb Graham | November 01, 2009 at 06:29 PM
gReat cake and I love that name Lucy . Hi Natalie I'd love to win one of your patterns , thankyou .
Posted by: clare's craftroom | November 01, 2009 at 07:19 PM
The birthdaycake was soooooo gorgious!!!!
And I would love to win a christmas pattern. I sooo love christmas.
Posted by: May Britt | November 01, 2009 at 07:30 PM
What a sweet baby and her 1st birthday cake is really cute.
Love the bags and would like to be entered in the drawing please.
Margaret
Posted by: Margaret | November 01, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Wow another beautiful design from you.
I love the colours and especially the little bells, so cute. :o))))
Posted by: Tina | November 01, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Hi Natalie,
Once again, thanks for the lovely blog on my Little Ladybird Lucy, very cute.
And to everyone that made such nice comments, thankyou very much!
Amanda xox
Posted by: Amanda | November 01, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Once again, a very pretty design!
The Ladybird birthday looks like great fun!
Posted by: Simone | November 01, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Christmas jingles is just way too cute, and all those ladybirds, well I never.. looks like fun for all.
Posted by: Shiree Johnston | November 01, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Natalie, I would love to win anything you design.
Posted by: betsy | November 01, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Thanks for a great giveaway. I am still working on Christmas presents. I love the ladybirds
Posted by: Anne D | November 01, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Hmmm, perhaps I should start thinking about Christmas, because it's already November... But your Christmas Jingles are very inspiring, so perhaps that would be a good start for me ^_^ So please count me in...
Posted by: Gert | November 02, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Oh, I've done NOTHING for Christmas yet... maybe this giveaway will give me a jump start?
Posted by: Nancy | November 02, 2009 at 12:38 AM
The lady bug party theme is just too cute! I love the cake and other goodies, and having everyone dress in red and black is a nice touch.
I would love a chance to win one of your bag patterns. Thanks so much!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | November 02, 2009 at 01:43 AM
It's getting closer and I have nothing done. Made a start yesterday on some stitchery pillows for my daughter back in OZ. Hope the craft fair is a huge success for you.
Posted by: Linda | November 02, 2009 at 01:47 AM