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SSCS

2012-01-01T13:19:00.003+11:00

A big thankyou to Caro from the Netherlands. She sent me a beautiful wall hanging. The house on the wall hanging is made of metal, really unusual. Caro also sent me some coasters, some French ribbon,a sheep pencil and a dutch hand painted book mark. Thank you so much. I have been away visiting my family in Sydney. Thanks to Chooky for all your organisation.

My favourite things 2

2011-12-16T08:01:00.002+11:00

My second block, only 21 to go.

SKOW

2011-12-15T07:57:00.003+11:00

I have signed up with Chookyblue to participate in the third stitch along. Chooky, Peg and I decided to challenge our selves to finish a Gardeners Journal quilt 2 years ago, after a dissicussion at Girls Day in the Country.The challenge for 2011/2012 is Annie Downes My favourite things quilt from her book Some Kind Of Wonderful. This is the first block.

SSCS

2011-12-06T12:29:00.003+11:00

This is my SSCS that is winging its way to USA.

This is the lovely ornament I received from Caro in the Netherlands.Caro has cross stitched Merry Xmas Dale on to the sheep. I have got several other surprises that I am saving till Christmas morning. Thanks Caro for the sheep and all the other goodies.

Milford Sound

2011-11-22T19:26:00.006+11:00

Milford Sound has an average rainfall of 8metres per annum so we were very lucky on the day that we went that we had cloudless skies and sunshine. We also had a pod of about 12 dolphins in the wake of our boat.

A great place to visit.

Mirror Lake on the way to Milford Sound

2011-11-22T19:21:00.001+11:00

Check out the reflection in the water.

New Zealand- so much to see

2011-11-21T11:42:00.005+11:00

This is a Moeraki boulder formed 60 million years ago. Same way as an oyster forms a pearl. They are still growing

This is Mount Cook, the highest mountain on the South island.It is usually shrouded in cloud but we had a great day to see it. Good weather followed us for our whole 2 weeks.

DH and I enjoying the scenery.

Trip to New Zealand

2011-11-20T19:33:00.005+11:00

We are starting with a 7 day bus tripof the south island.. We landed in Christchurch but because of the earthquake their was a lack of accomodation close by so this is where we were taken, about an hours drive, what a view!!!

The first day we drove to lake Tekapo, the water is this colour because of the mica which is washed from the glaciers.
This country is beautiful and if you have the chance to travel there do so as you will not be disappointed.

Golf Trip to Corowa

2011-10-25T19:15:00.004+11:00

There was a mob of about 50 kangaroos lying amongst the trees sunning themselves. Luckily my ball did not go near them

This is the mighty Murray river that runs along side the golf course

We recently spent 5 days playing golf with a group of 14 like minded people. We had a great time with good weather everyday. This is the eighth year we have been. Looking forward to many more.
DH and I are headed to New Zealand in a couple of weeks to have a game over there.

Visit to Mount Tenandra

2011-10-18T14:53:00.004+11:00

We had a great weekend. Thanks to all the girls for their friendship and company.

These are the two quilts that I made at Mount Tenandra. I have finished both of them, one for my DIL and one for a grandsons school.

This is one of two quilts that I made at Mount Tenandra. I have finished both of them, one for my DIL and one for a grandsons school.

Tis the season 1 & 2

2011-10-18T14:48:00.003+11:00

I signed up to join the stitch along organised by Chookyblue and decided to make two quilts, one for each of my youngest grand sons.

I am sure they will like them.

Shaggy Quilt

2011-10-18T14:46:00.003+11:00

This is a shaggy quilt I made for my DIL.Shaggy is good. She loves it.

Donation

2011-05-25T19:47:00.003+10:00

The school that my grand children attend hold an Art and Craft festival every year. Since the eldest Josh started school in 2001 this is the 24th quilt I have donated . Peg,Happy in quilting kindly took these photos for me cause I thought my camera was broken. Thanks Peg.

My Camera is not broken!

2011-05-25T19:34:00.009+10:00

I am in a stich a long organised by Chookyblue. It is Tis the Season quilt. I am making two for two of my grandsons. These are some of my favourite blocks.

I thought my camera was broken but I pressed a button Disp/? and it is working again!

Girls Day in the Country

2011-03-22T10:16:00.003+11:00

I went to Nundle this weekend with 130 like minded girls to do a workshop with Annie Downes organised by Kerry from Cottage on the Hill. This is my fourth GDITC and I look forward to many more. These are the girls on our table we had a great time. Thanks to everyone who made it so enjoyable.

Boys Story by Annie Downes

2011-03-22T10:06:00.006+11:00

This is what I have been working on, I decided to make it for Tommy my youngest grandson who has just had his fifth birthday

The quilt is designed by Annie Downes and is gorgeous.

Tommy loves it. I put his photo instead of one of the applique blocks.

I used fabric from my birthday swap fat quarters.

SSCS Surprise

2010-12-28T11:27:00.002+11:00

This is the lovely table runner I have received from Deb theangelandthepukeko all the way from New Zealand. Thanks Deb I love it.

I also got a notepad and some candles, every thing is greatly appreciated.

Wall Hangings

2010-12-21T13:56:00.004+11:00

I have made these table runners for my DILs.

I have also made two of these Santa wall hangings, one for each family.

Wishing all you bloggers a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Club Quilt Christmas Party

2010-12-21T13:53:00.004+11:00

This is the lovely gift I received at the Christmas party. It was made by Leanne, a Santa sack for all my Christmas goodies. I love it.

A close up of the applique and inside two beautiful bottle covers with contents!! Thanks Leanne.

Club Quilt Christmas Party

2010-12-21T10:42:00.004+11:00

We held the Christmas party last Thursday. If we want to we can make a gift to take and swap with someone. This is what I made, a sewing companion.

Showing the front and back.

The Inside. I also made a table runner. I always enjoy making special gifts.

SSCS

2010-12-12T09:52:00.003+11:00

Here is my SSCS gift waiting for Christmas day. Can't wait to open it. It was sent by Deb from New Zealand. Thanks heaps Deb.

This is the Christmas decoration that I have received from Deb in New Zealand as part of my SSCS organsied by Chookyblue. I love it thankyou Deb theangelandthepukeko.blogspot.com

Gardeners Journal

2010-09-12T17:38:00.001+10:00

Here is my version of Gardeners Journal. I even mitred the corners of the border. Now to quilt it.

Final Block

2010-09-12T17:36:00.000+10:00

Here is my final block for Gardeners Journal. Hoorah!!!

Birthday Weekend

2010-09-12T17:32:00.002+10:00

We had a great weekend, here is the birthday boy and his Labrador, he told me he had a Labradoodle but when I asked him why he said he thought a girl Labrador was a Labradoodle! He loved the quilt.

Elliot's Quilt

2010-08-30T12:20:00.005+10:00

I had a wonderful weekend at a retreat at the Cottage on the Hill. I have a grandson who will be 7 at the beginning of September and all he wants for his birthday is a dog, so I decided to make him a doggy quilt. The fabrics were all from the Cottage on the Hill, the dog pattern is by Disa Designs and Peg worked out the placement of the blocks.

I can't choose which dog I like best.

Here is the finished result, with his name and puppy paw prints all around the border. I am sure he will love it. He phoned last night, very excited, he was given an early birthday present a labradoodle puppy. We are visiting next weekend so can't wait to see it. And finally I have a finish for August.

Still more GJ

2010-08-30T11:40:00.001+10:00

This is block H the second last block. Only one to go.

GJ Stitchalong Continues

2010-08-21T11:39:00.000+10:00

This is block F. Not many more to go.

GJ

2010-08-15T11:37:00.000+10:00

Block E, I've really got a roll on.

Gardeners Journal

2010-08-06T11:33:00.000+10:00

I have been busy in August making sure I don't fall behindwith the stichalong organised by Chookyblue. This is block D.

Carols Retreat

2010-08-02T11:06:00.000+10:00

We had a wonderful retreat at Carols farm, lots of food, laughter and sewing. This is what I put together, it is a kit I bought from Kerry at the Cottage on the Hill awhile ago. It is called Irish Cream and I am very happy with it.

Gardeners Journal July

2010-07-25T18:17:00.003+10:00

Managed to finish my July GJ for the SAL today.Now to press on with August.

Gardeners Journal June

2010-07-18T18:12:00.001+10:00

I've finally caught up by finishing my block for June.

Hunter Valley Gardens

2010-06-25T18:07:00.000+10:00

We visited the Hunter Valley Gardens which are pretty spectacular.

How about these running wild in the garden?

It would be worth another visit in Spring. A wonderful place to visit.

Trip to the Hunter Valley

2010-06-23T17:57:00.000+10:00

We went to the Hunter Valley to play golf for five days. This is where we stayed, nice accomodation.

This was the view from our front door.

The weather wasn't great but we managed to play golf everyday. The courses are really good in this part of the world.My golf game was quite good too, which is always an unexpected bonus

Another Birthday

2010-06-14T20:28:00.000+10:00

It was my birthday today and being in a fat quarter birthday swap means I received all of these lovely little parcels.

And here they are unwrapped. Thanks girls for all the beautiful fabric. NOW WHAT SHALL I MAKE?

Retreat

2010-06-07T20:24:00.000+10:00

I was lucky to be invited to a retreat in very rural NSW. This is where we stayed. We had a great weekend with lots of talking, fun, eating and sewing. Great weekend girls I had a wonderful time. And this is who was there.

2010-06-01T20:19:00.000+10:00

Peg has organised Get your Mojo back for Club Quilt members and has a lucky draw for anyone who has completed projects during the month. I was lucky enough to win a rotary cutter case, made by Peg and some lovely pins. Thanks Peg.

Shaggy Quilt

2010-05-30T17:48:00.002+10:00

I sewed the blocks for this quilt at Ridgecrest. When golf was cancelled on Saturday due to rain, I finished it off. It has a shaggy side and a smooth side. The fabric is at waters edge.

Crochet

2010-05-29T14:05:00.001+10:00

Whilst we were on our retreat Cath and Karrie asked if I could teach them to crochet. I was a bit rusty so came home and practiced and made this doily. I have promised them lessons when they can fit it ib.

Room with a view

2010-05-29T14:03:00.000+10:00

This is what we over looked whilst we sewed. The photo doesn't do it justice.

Ridgecrest Retreat

2010-05-29T13:59:00.002+10:00

Club Quilt have an annual retreat to Ridgecrest which over looks Burrendong Dam. Here are Peg, Kath and myself enjoying the view. We always have a great time and thankyou to everyone for making it special, and especially to Peg for organising it .

Paper Bag Swap

2010-05-29T13:55:00.002+10:00

This is the bag I received from Loris in Dongara WA. Club Quilt and Dongara Patchworkers had a swap. We each sent a partner some fabric and bits and pieces, then made an item and sent it back .Loris made me this lovely bag. Thankyou Loris.

Gardeners Journal

2010-05-29T13:47:00.002+10:00

This is the second block for a Gardeners Journal. Only seven to go.

I'm back

2010-05-28T18:15:00.005+10:00

First apologises for having a slack attack. Hopefully it won't return.My grand children attend Oyster Bay Public school and I donate quilts to raffle at their annual Art and Craft Festival. This year they are celebrating 40 years and I was asked to make a banner. This is what I came up with.

Club quilt have had a swap going with a patchwork group in WA at Dongara. We sent each other fabric and embelishments, used these to make something and sent back the finished items. Loris sent me lots of ribbons and beads, I made her this bag (above).

This is a sewing caddy I have made for my swap partner out of the green fabric that she sent me.

Gardeners Journal

2010-03-26T19:19:00.007+11:00

I have joined Chooky Blue in the Gardeners Journal Stitch along. This is block A, only eight to go.

Potting the plants

Lady Bug

Weather Vane.

Butterfly.

The potting shed.

GDITC

2010-03-26T19:14:00.004+11:00

The blogging girls all met up again, they are a fun group and it was lovely to catch up with them all.

Here are Annie Downes and Kerry Swane who did a great job at our recent visit to Nundle to a Girls Day in the Country. What a wonderful weekend we had.

Surprise visit

2010-03-26T19:06:00.002+11:00

These are my two sons J and A and my DH. DH had a "funny turn" and the boys drove from Sydney to check he was OK and as you can see he is fine.

Paper Bag swap

2010-03-05T18:47:00.002+11:00

In 2008 Pat organised a paper bag swap quilt. We all did a centre for the quilt then it was passed to some else to do one side of the centre, which they sewed on to the middle, then the next person made a piece to fit the top of these two pieces and so on until 8 people had added a strip and we received a complete quilt. We got our tops back at our Christmas get together in 2008 and everyone was thrilled with the results.The lovely ladies who contributed to my quilt were Joan,Carolyn, Kerry, Pat, Gai D, Gai P, Peg and Jan.Thanks girls you did a great job. I quilted it last weekend and have hung it up in my kitchen, it looks great.

Internet Pattern

2010-03-01T09:51:00.002+11:00

I found these blocks carefully folded and have a vague recollection of finding a pattern on the net to use up scraps, I decided to make a tablerunner and am very happy with the results. Another finish for OPAM/Gymb.These blocks were only a couple of years old.

More OPAM/GYMB

2010-03-01T09:47:00.002+11:00

Whilst tidying up I found this quilt top in a bag. Spurred on by OPAM and GYMB I finished it and it now adorns my kitchen table. I worked out it must be approx 9/10 years old.

Tidying Up

2010-03-01T09:42:00.001+11:00

This is what I have been up to, tidying up my sewing cupboard. A great improvement on before.

Star Quilt

2010-02-15T18:25:00.002+11:00

I have had this top in my cupboard for at least 3 years and thanks to the OPAM challenge I decided to look in my cupboard to see what I would like to finish. This jumped out at me, so I quilted it over the weekend and I am really glad I did.

Birthday Fabric Quilt Finished

2010-02-12T10:01:00.003+11:00

I have finished the quilt. It looks better in real life. I will bring it to Nundle for GDINC.

Borders

2010-02-05T11:26:00.001+11:00

I decided to finish off the squares to form a border on my birthday fabrics quilt. I have started to quilt it and will have it finished this weekend.

Owen's Quilt

2010-02-05T11:13:00.003+11:00

Friends of my son and DIL have a 6 year old son, Owen, who has been diagnosed with luekaemia so I thought I would make him a quilt to help brighten his days during treatment

Birthday Fabric Quilt continued

2010-01-29T18:57:00.003+11:00

Here are the 64 blocks sewn together. I have to now work out a border.

Birthday fabric project 2 continued

2010-01-28T11:38:00.004+11:00

Here are 256 half square triangles, 192 dark squares and 128 light squares.

Waiting to be sewn.

One down 63 to go.

Birthday Fabric project 2

2010-01-25T10:37:00.003+11:00

I am making a scrappy lattice quilt with some of my birthday fabric. I have to make 256 half square triangles , here are 56 ready to sew.

This is the other 200 done.

Birthday Fabrics Finished

2010-01-21T17:02:00.002+11:00

This is the table topper finished, I stippled it and made a scrappy bind. It is ready to take to the GDITC in March. My first OPAM!!!

Birthday fat quarters

2010-01-17T17:51:00.002+11:00

This is what I have made with some of the fat quarters I received in the birthday swap that was organised by Chookyblue at the Girls day in the country last March. It is a table topper, I hope to quilt it and bind it today. Had a great day with the Club Quilt girls, most enjoyable.

SSCS

2010-01-12T20:57:00.006+11:00

This is the beautiful wall hanging that I received in the SSCS from Dianah. Also all the other goodies pictured. Thankyou Dianah they are really great gifts.

Club Quilt Christmas Party

2009-12-17T20:07:00.003+11:00

Last night Club Quilt Narromine held it's Christmas party. We had a delicious meal and then exchanged hand made gifts. This is what I received, made by Pat. It is beautiful, thankyou Pat.

SSCS decoration

2009-12-15T18:20:00.004+11:00

This is the decoration I received from Dianah as part of the Secret Santa Christmas Swap organised by chookyblue. It goes perfectly with the silver and gold decorations I have on my tree. I am opening the gift I received from Dianah on Christmas day.

Final football quilt

2009-11-15T18:37:00.004+11:00

I have finshed the three football supporter quilts that I was aked to make. This is number 3. I will have to pack them up and get them to their new owners.

Secret Stitchers Angel

2009-11-10T18:54:00.004+11:00

These are the three gifts I sent to my secret stitcher angel swap partner. I made a pin cushion, needle case and a fold up sewing companion.

I sent them to Krisztina http://www.enigmahmc.blogspot.com/, she lives in Budapest.

Mathilda's Quilt

2009-11-05T18:22:00.004+11:00

I have made this quilt for a friends daughter who turns 1 next month.The embroidery is from a pattern by Leanne Beasley and the fabric is simplicity.

I have stippled the quilt.

Weekend Retreat

2009-11-02T18:13:00.003+11:00

On the weekend 8 of us were invited to Carols farm just out of town for a retreat. Carol holds these wonderful weekends about twice a year and we have a great time sewing, eating, drinking, talking and laughing. I made these two rugby league supporter quilts for friends sons, using a flag for the centre.

Sorry the photos are blurred, I have a problem with my camera.

Stiching Angel Gifts

2009-11-01T16:08:00.002+11:00

These are two of the gifts made for me by Berni Shell my stitching angel. Thankyou so much Bernie I really appreciate these lovely hand made gifts. Bernie also sent me a laundry bag,steam a seam, which you use to stick applique on with, some chocolate (which I have eaten) a postcard and badge from Seattle where she lives. Bernie also made and sent a lavender bag, but unfortunately we have very strict laws about bringing plant material into Australia so the package was opened by custome and the lavender bag removed. They sent me a note saying I could have the lavender bag "gamma irradiated" at the cost of $42.50, but Bernie and I decided the money could be better spent. Thanks once again.

Spring has sprung

2009-09-17T09:34:00.003+10:00

Just couldn't resist sharing some of the lovely spring flowers with you.So far it is too warm for this time of the year and we desperately need rain, but this is some of what is happening at my place.

Apologies to all those in the Northern hemisphere heading into Winter.

Scrappy Quilt

2009-09-17T09:28:00.003+10:00

I found this fabric on super special at Quilters biz in the US and couldn't resist it. I am visiting my family in Sydney this weekend and I thought I would give my daughter in law a choice between the two shaggies I have made. Or she can have both if she wants to.

Shaggy Quilt

2009-08-29T10:58:00.002+10:00

I finished the shaggy quilt for my daughter in law Michelle last night. I put a small border on it to finish it off.

More Cottage on the Hill

2009-08-27T16:27:00.002+10:00

I purchased these beautiful fabrics on our weekend at the Cottage on the Hill. They are Japanese and are called Daiwabo selection for EE Schenck Co. Not sure how I will use them yet. Any suggestions? I have 11 half meters.

Golf Championships

2009-08-26T15:36:00.002+10:00

For the past week Narromine have been playing their championships. This is played over four rounds of 18 holes on two Tuesdays and two Wednesdays. I am a pretty average golfer but on the first Tuesday I had the round of my life playing 11 under my handicap(84) which was 26. I lost 5 shots to bring me back to 21 handicap. The next day I played 1 below my new handicap (89)much to my amazement.

I was leading the handicap. Yesterday I did it again playing right to my handicap (90)and today was the final round and I managed to hold it all together to play 1 over my handicap(91). I won the A grade handicap event.Our golf course is all taken care of by volunteers, so we are really lucky to have it in such great condition. As you can see we don't have grass greens, we putt on a mixture of fine sand mixed with oil. We have to smooth out the sand with a special rake everytime we putt.

Trip to Cottage on the Hill

2009-08-25T15:30:00.003+10:00

On the weekend five of us visited Kerry Swain at the Cottage on the Hill for our annual retreat. The journey was great (4.5 hours)a big thankyou to Peg for driving, the accomodation was fantastic, the scenery is majestic, the town of Nundle is quaint and the patchwork shop divine. This is what I made, double wedding ring with Swanky fabric. Can't wait to finish it.Thanks to Kerry for making it all so special.

Shaggy Quilt

2009-08-25T15:25:00.001+10:00

This is how far I have progressed with the shaggy quilt for my daughter in law. I need to cut the edges and wash and dry it.

Road Trip to Cobar

2009-08-24T15:49:00.006+10:00

On the 8th August Carol organised a trip to Cobar which is approx 250 kilometers west of Narromine.The Cobar Quilt Shop is well worth a visit with a huge range of fabrics in stock. I thought I could use this ruler as I have been wanting to make a quilt using diamond shapes.

My daughter in law has requested a shaggy quilt. The fabric is Cosmic cricket, I hope she likes it.

This range is Cider Mill Road by Nancy Halverson, I bought a layer cake.

Help is needed

2009-07-26T14:01:00.002+10:00

Sorry I have been missing from blogland, school holidays is my only excuse. I need some help with the scrappy quilt I am making. When I have sewn the blocks they have to be trimmed back to 4.5 inches. Does anyone have advice on how to do this so I end up with the triangles of the dark fabrics the same size. Look forward to hearing from you.

Birthday Quilt

2009-06-22T07:52:00.002+10:00

It was Club Quilt Sunday yesterday and I started making a quilt top using my birthday fat quaters. The block is 4.5 inches so it will take me a while. This is what I acheived yesterday.Once again thankyou to all those who sent me a gift.

Birthday

2009-06-14T10:33:00.002+10:00

Well here they all are. Thankyou for all your birthday wishes and the fabric,Kerry, June, Helen, Fiona,Donna,Bec,Maree,Aunty Alison, Peg,Gai,Jo Jo,Karri, Alison,Lynda, Anita and Jenny.I have an idea for a quilt.

Birthday fat quarters

2009-06-12T20:07:00.002+10:00

In my last post I explained about the birthday fat quarter swap. This has come in the mail during the last week. I still have another seven to receive. I am opening them all on my birthday the 14th. Will show you the contents then.

10am til 10pm

2009-06-08T16:29:00.007+10:00

It was Club Quilt Sunday this week and we decided to have a 10am til 10pm day as Monday is a public holiday. It took me all day to make the extra blocks I needed to complete this scrappy top. I have sewn the borders on today.
I am in two birthday fabric swaps. I joined in one organised by Maree (On my Verandah),there are seven of us in this swap.Whilst we were at Nundle for "The girls day in the country", 19 of us decided to do a fabric swap for our birthdays. Chooky Blue did all the organising(thanks Donna). It is my birthday on the 14th and I have already received 5 packages. I am keeping them all until the day . I will be posting pictures of the contents. It is sooooo exciting, can't wait.

Ridgecrest

2009-05-27T17:02:00.002+10:00

This is the other project I worked on at Ridgecrest.BOM made with Peace on earth fabrics. I have another 3 blocks to add then there will be a red spoy border and a green border all the way round.

Ridgecrest

2009-05-26T10:08:00.002+10:00

We have just returned from a weekend retreat at Ridgecrest. This is one of the spectacular views. It is not far from Wellington in NSW and overlooks Burrendong dam.Ridgecrest is run by the Baptist church but allows anyone to hire their facilities. We stay in "the Lodge".Eight of us went and we had a great time.

I made this scrappy quilt top, but I am planning to add more.Thanks to Peg who did all the organising but couldn't go, we all missed you heaps.

Weekend away

2009-05-12T10:04:00.003+10:00

Where does time go? I can't believe that it is a month since I have done a post.I have been to Sydney for Easter, and have had 4 grandchildren and a friend to visit for a week.Then we had a weekend at Carol's farm. Six of us slept for two nights with two more visiting in the day time. It was organised for us to stay in pyjamas for the whole weekend.(We did shower and put fresh ones on each day). It was great.

This is some of what I did over our pyjama party weekend. It doesn't quite grab me. It needs to stand out more. I might make a tble topper out of it. Peg suggested I put the plain white in and it does look better.Still deciding what to do.

Going Away again!

2009-04-12T16:53:00.002+10:00

Not much sewing has been happening this week. I have started a black and white project, this is how the blocks look, but as it is school holidays we are going to see our grandsons and bringing some of them back to Narromine for a holiday.

This is the label put on the quilt from the last post. I will be delivering the quilt whilst we are in Sydney. Hope everyone had a great Easter.Golf is in full swing and I have had one round that was almost golf, the rest have been very ordinary.

Finished quilt

2009-04-02T09:49:00.003+11:00

After finishing the top on Sunday, I decided to quilt it on Monday. I have stippled the small squares in the centre and have quilted straight lines both ways on the outer squares.

5 hours both days. The close up of the quilting doesn't show up in my photos.

Just the label to do.

Finished quilt top

2009-03-29T18:32:00.002+11:00

It was Club Quilt Narromine get together today, we had 10 ladies turn up for a great day. Shiela,an old friend visited us , it was lovely to see her again. I completed the quilt I am making as a gift for Kalan, who turned one last December. The top is complete, I will quilt it this week.

Girls Day in the Country

2009-03-24T11:21:00.010+11:00

I am back from a great weekend spent in Nundle at The Girls Day in the Country. Rosalie Quinlan and Leanne Beasley were the guest tutors and it was all organised by Kerry Swain from Cottage on the Hill. What a wonderful time we had. This is the project I am trying to achieve. It is punch needle and designed by Rosalie, hers is the front of a bag. I am going to make mine into a wall hanging.

This is as far as I have got, it takes a lot of work. The grass looks a bit dodgy, its verigated thread.The golfing season starts tomorrow, we begin with 9 holes and a delicious lunch so I am, going to help organise that this afternoon, will keep you posted on how I went.

Baby Quilt

2009-03-16T11:48:00.002+11:00

It was Club Quilt Narromine sewing Sunday yesterday, although we were few in number we had a good day. This is a quilt I am making for a friends baby. It is to celebrate his first birthday and christening. I have used wildflower serenade fabric. It will be finished soon.

This is the centre.The pattern is a freebie it is called Canterbury (www.redroosterfabrics.com).

The traveller returns.

2009-03-13T10:44:00.002+11:00

Having had the most relaxing holiday, I am back to my wonderful life.Here are just a few photos to view until I have some sewing project to display.Sydney was our first port of call.

Coffs Harbour,on the mid North coast of NSW. NSW has some of the best beaches and scenery I have ever seen, it is just beautiful.

Waterfalls at Dorrigo.

The beach at our resort at Coffs Harbour. The day after we arrived in Narromine, we were comandeered to help clean an old rental property, owned by our son. This took us the best part of ten days!!! I have got my sewing machine out and have started on a project. Looking forward to seeing all those going to GDITC at Nundle.

Holiday.

2009-01-18T19:02:00.001+11:00

DH's brother and his wife are visiting us from England for a month so I shall be on an extended holiday until the end of Feb. Will be in touch when I get back. Happy sewing to every one.

MIA

2009-01-18T18:27:00.002+11:00

First apologies to all the bloggers that check out my blog and have discovered that I am knowhere to be found. This is what I have been doing, painting the inside of my house.

You don't really get the difference that a coat of paint has made, but I am really happy to have done it.

We had a Club Quilt sewing day today and made Maverick stars, this is what I achieved.

My laundry.

The computer room. I am submitting my decorating project as my first finished challenge of the month.

More Christmas gifts

2009-01-01T14:50:00.000+11:00

I made this folder for my friend Kerry as a Christmas gift.It appeared in Australian Country Threads Vol9 no2.

SSCS

2008-12-31T14:49:00.003+11:00

Here is the beautiful wall hanging I received from Marcia in Chookyblue's SSCS. I love it.

The Christmas angel has pigtails made from embroidery thread with little red bows and a real jewel around her neck.

Thankyou to Marcia and also to Chookyblue who has done a fantanastic job organising us all.

Eureka!!!

2008-12-31T11:35:00.002+11:00

I have been having trouble finding my photos,but have worked it out.This is a ruler case I made for Peg for a Christmas gift. She loves dogs and I found this pattern and thought it was perfect. It is also one of the black and white challenge things for 2009.

Black and White

2008-12-31T11:29:00.003+11:00

This is a full view of the ruler case. I have got to work out how to get more than one photo per post.

More Christmas stuff

2008-12-15T17:26:00.002+11:00

This is a quilt I made, I was given the kit by my son and his family for Christmas a couple of years ago. It is called past times. The cushion I received at our Christmas party last year, it is made by Ros, who has since moved away, so I treasure it.

More Christmas Makings

2008-12-10T14:44:00.000+11:00

I went to folk art classes for a while and made a few things that can be displayed. My artistic ability is limited, but I did enjoy it.

This is my cyber-stitching Santa.

Another folk art piece. I am flying to Sydney this afternoon to pick up Elliott who is coming to Narromine for a holiday. He starts school in January .

Christmas Makings

2008-12-09T09:45:00.000+11:00

As I am still making gifts I cannot reveal I thought you may like to see some of the Christmas things I have made and decorate my home with.The tree is shaggy.

Have a merry Christmas.

Fitness

2008-12-08T09:03:00.001+11:00

Peg, (Happy in Quilting) and I, have started with a personal trainer(Princess Martha). This is my equipment. I have some aching muscles, but I am sure I will be feeling great soon. Look out 2009, trim, taut and terrific!!!