I thought I'd better report in and explain why I haven't been around much this week. My sister came to stay for a few days for some intensive sewing therapy with a job list as long as your arm! She has just gone home so I'll share some pictures of what she has made because I know she won't!

Sounds like a good few days spent together! Wish I had a sister to sew with!
Love all the items you two made!.

I bet, exhausted or not, you had a great time. The results look very pretty.

My sister came last Monday with very expensive silk, lining and a pattern and wanted a gala dress. So we made a toile to to get a good fit and sewed the lining, which fortunately fitted like a glove and then the expensive outer, put in the invisible 60 cm zip. Then she had to go home to Italian classes, choir practice and so on. Sleeves are not done yet, so she returns next Monday, and we hope to finish Tuesday or Wednesday.
I was asked to help her, but it turned out she learned the most from watching (her words). She talked 5 quarters in an hour, so hubby made himself scares but we had a great albeit exhausting time.

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by spendlove 05 Nov 2016

That sounds like a much bigger job than I had!

What a marvelous collection of gifts you sister left with, no to mention the gift of sharing time with her sister! How lucky to enjoy creating together. Sure wish I had a sister to share with...... I love the candy holders! Are they going to be for sale somewhere?

You two, you have done a marvelous job. I like especially the cover cushion at patchwork

Love the candy cane holders Great job. Is the reindeer pattern available?

I can understand the exhaustion. Awesome work

You lucky girl having a sister with whom you can sew. My sister lives nearly 2000km away from me and I get to see her once in a blue moon! She has officially retired from the school she has been at for donkey's years just in July and is finding it difficult to get into a routine.
The work you and your sister have done here is outstanding, I particularly love the little felt ornaments and the cushion cover. You have been very productive. I know your sister would have had a wonderful time with you. Love Chris

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by spendlove 05 Nov 2016

Thank, Chris. My other sister who we lost in 2012 was a productive sewist, but Pat only really began when she was widowed. Now she is trying to make up for lost time!

Very nice designs Sue. Your posts always amaze me regarding how much you get done and created, but-- Wow, have you ever been busy! I am sure your sister returned home overjoyed with her finished Christmas treasures. You are a wonderful sister, and should feel proud of being one. Rest now and do something that is a treat for you.

Looks like you need to put your feet up and have a glass of wine. Lovely projects. Did you get anything done for you? Hugs. Nan W

You have lots of sisters, Sue. All around the world! Glad to hear you've spent some time inspiring your 'official' one, like you do with the rest of us every other day!

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by spendlove 05 Nov 2016

Nice thoughts, Marianne!

by dennis999 05 Nov 2016

And at least one unofficial brother

by spendlove 05 Nov 2016

Of course!

by greysewist 07 Nov 2016

How remiss of me to leave you out, our favourite sewing brother :)

You have both created some beautiful designs and work, you will treasure this productive quality time spent together. I wish I had a sister to share my crafts with. Sandra.

Sisters have a way of doing that to you*****been there done that many times over lol BUT We still love them ****

Nice that you and your sister could spend some quality time together!

You were busy, enjoy your rest. g

WOW!!! You and she did good work together!!! These are great!!! Love the snowman & the ginger Candy Cane Holder!!! Are they foe sale somewhere??? Hugs, Judy!!!

Dear Mrs. Officially Exhausted..................what a kind lady you are to be guiding your Sister in the dark arts of sewing therapy, etc. She has certainly turned out some beautiful projects under your tutelage for which you should both be very proud. Unfortunately, my Sister did not take after my dear old Mum and take on the sewing arts so I can't turn to her for my own personal teaching guidance. But as you say, you now deserve a good old rest after these few days.

Wow!!! Great job and know you had fun. Can I be your sister?

Wow very productive days. You have every right to be exhausted. I love all of your projects.

Well it looks as if you have had a good time and created loads of super goodies together. Congratulations to the pair of you

Great job

all delightful projects & I'm sure you loved every minute of it! ~hugs~

These are all fantastic. Looks like you had a fun and productive sewing time. I can't imagine trying to explain the disappearing 9 patch over the phone. Well done.