This ... that and the other.

King Parrots.

Aren't these birds beautiful they are becoming so tame but its so nice just to watch them.

This is another great "Gift of the Month" kit  from "Faeries in My Garden" love getting my parcel every month, the excitement of opening mail to see what surprise I have. Its called " Linen and Leaves Handbag" I made this to take with me on our holiday at the end of this month...... a cruise to New Zealand .... I still have another bag to make for this trip.

We had a terrific day at our little craft group on Melbourne Cup Day not that we need an excuse for yummy treats and a drink or two.

 

Teresa, Teresa and Laurel.

Tereasa and Jan.

Last but not least.....Teresa, Laurel and Liz (my daughter) with the blue hair  and me of course went to "Christmas in the Country" craft show at Gatton and we had a great time together buying  gifts, of course enjoying our lunch and checking out our goodies. I took my new Linen bag to give it a test run and I was very happy with it so it is definately going on holidays.

Gosh my Liz is a cheeky devil...... we did have a good time and can't wait to do it again next year.

Catch up and another day out.

Another "My Garden" block finished, these are fun little blocks to make and so quick.

A great day out with friends at the Brisbane Craft Show, Jenny came down from Bundaberg to meet Tereasa and myself for the day, we had such a good time shopping eating and laughing of course. Below are a few piccies of the goodies I bought.... yes I was very naughty but what the heck, more projects to make.... as if I needed them really but they were' must haves' you girls know how it is.

I have wanted this quilt from "Faeries in My Garden" for some time and I just couldn't go without buying it.

These are all essential things ..... lol...... well the steam iron is anyway, bought it for my next retreat and the white tray is to go on my Sewzi table so thats also a must have. I forgot to take my camera to the show so no photos of the 3 of us sadly, thanks girls for a fabulous day.

FIS paper bag swap

At last I can show these photos, I'm a member of an online group "Friends in Stitching" and we had a paper bag swap ...... we had to send our partner a paper bag with 2 fat 1/4's a stitchery, button and trim or ribbon plus a choccie, then our partner would decide what to make using these goodies then send it back.... great fun. I had to make for Teresa and she gave me quite a challenge in her choice of fabric but I forgot to take a photo of the goodies and of course I ate the choccie so you will just have to use your imagination. Here she is opening her pressies, we all open online but I was able to give Teresa her gift in person.

    

I was just overwhelmed when I opened my parcel from Sarah... who was making for me, this cushion will be treasured forever and as you can see in these photos it has pride of place on my bed. This would have to be the most thoughtful and precious gift I have ever recieved and I can't thank you enough Sarah.

The shaggy quilt on the corner of the bed I made in 2005 for Mum's birthday and its also one of my little treasures.

More goodies to show and a day out

  

This is the courtyard of the Mudgeerba shopping centre.... isn't it great such a lovely place to sit and enjoy lunch with friends.

Last Tuesday we had a day out looking for craft shops and of course we were not disappointed but first things first..... coffee and a banana, cheese and bacon melt.... then off to "Craft Haven" and "Patchwork Dreaming" both at Mudgeerba QLD and yes we did buy a few bits and bobs but I forgot to take a piccie of them. We also visited  "Laraines on Capri" which is an online shop but we were lucky enough to see her and naturally bought lots of goodies there.

Teresa and Tereasa waiting for our lunch. I'm not the best at taking piccies, nearly lost Tereasa behind the table number. We had a great day though and as usual lots of giggling and chatting.

This is the next block of the Gardeners Journal I'm doing with the "Stitch-a-long" group.

Another block finished for my "Blossom Lane" quilt from "Faeries in My Garden", I'm enjoying this very much and I have the next block ready to go.

Christmas projects

These christmas projects were a delight to make and something a bit different from the normal christmas things. They are part of the "Gift of the Month" that I joined from "Faeries in My Garden" .

I joined this monthly club in 2009 and the projects just get better each month.

                                                                            
                 Just had to show you each side of the basket, so much embroidery but I love that.

Its great to get a few things done and finished too.

and theres more ....

Its really nice to have a few finishes to show, this table quilt I made some time ago..... a long time ago actually...... I took it on the Tamborine retreat to quilt and I'm happy its finally finished, doesn't look too bad even if I say so myself.

"Simple Stars"

Here is my lovely g/daughter Corinne wearing her quilt, I had this one machine quilted and Corinne was tickled pink with it.

                                                                       " Sparkling Gemstones"

I also had this one quilted at the same time as it has come out a treat too, both quilts are from a book called "Jelly Roll Quilts".

                                                                      "Twin Stars"

Keep watching this space as I have a few more things I need to show and add to my OPAM list.

Slowly catching up with a few bits and bobs

Another block finished for the "Stitch-a-long" its a bit late as it was August's block, I've already started the block for September so hopefully I will be right for this month.

This  is coming along nicely and I'm enjoying these little stitcheries, this is the "My Garden" BOM by Lynette Anderson. If you still want to join in there might be a few places left at Homespun and Beautiful.

Then last but not least here are the piccies I promised of my fantastic raffle prize I won at the Red Hatters Retreat I went to last month. I am going to another retreat next month so I hope to put it to good use then.

                                                                           
                                                       Woohooooo wasn't I lucky ?
                                                                             

A great retreat and a much needed getaway.

I was lucky enough to go on a terrific retreat with my craft friends, it was very timely for me as I really needed the break and to have a lot of laughs with great company.  Here are all my bits and pieces that I took with me .... not sure I really needed all of this but you just never know. We all had the best time and lucky me... I won the raffle..... it is a "Sewezi " portable sewing table but we haven't put it together yet so no piccies at the moment, it was just the pick-me-up I needed so look out retreats here I come table and all.

Dress up night, the theme was red and purple.

If you pop on over to Teresa's and Tereasa's blogs you find lots more beaut piccies.

More craft to come as I've had a few finishes, its so nice to get back into some craft.

My Mum

A little trip down memory lane.

4 Generations together enjoying each others company.

  ...... my Mum with our dog, boy did we laugh over this piccie, she didn't like animals, never thought I would see this.

Christmas 2008

 1912  .......  2010

Late Opam for August

This another project from "Faeries in My Garden" Gift of the Month and as usual a pleasure to make..... its called "Victorian Needlework Pouch".