Saturday, October 26, 2019

A few things....

I forgot to post about......

 I finally got around to getting last year's blog book done......
It's always so interesting to look back over the year gone.....


We were enjoying a conversation with Heather and didn't notice Pippa jump up and make herself comfortable on one of my cushions.....


Cheeky little girl.....
Heather toooo......lol


I wasn't the only one visiting Liz the other day......lol
There are heaps of kangaroos around her home in Wacol,near a golf course......a very built up area as it happens and they come so  close to see what is going on.....


A long time ago we (Liz and me) were making a quilt for Liz, she was doing all the hand work and I did the machining.....
All she needed to do was to finish sewing the binding down but never got around to it....
So while visiting I finished it off....
The date was embroidered in the stitchery  border and to our surprise or maybe it should have been our embarrassment the  year was 2005.....oooowa.....
Even though it had been folded away there is some fading of the fabric but she loves it anyway....
I made matching cushions when we started the quilt....
It is a simple design but very effective.....
Finished at last....


and finally the start of a new project.....
OMG did I really say that......

" Quatro "
by Sue Daley.....
I'm doing this one with Sandi so motivation shouldn't be a problem......




Now I'm all caught up....hopefully......

Toodles......

Sunday, October 20, 2019

October SS meeting....

          Our October meeting morning tea....
The girls did a wonderful job with the theme this month....
"Check those Boobies " 
A morning tea with a valuable message....



Show and Tell was fabulous....
Lots of great projects to look at....

Alison had heaps to show.....



Marilyn's gorgeous cushions....
Alison and Marilyn having fun with their little bags.....


Sandi's beautiful house quilt....


Susan's stunning "Welcome Home " quilt.....


Michelle's wonderful 
"I Spy Circles " quilt.....


Ruth's Quilt finish for Michelle as well....
Fabulous.... love it....


Maria W's super quilt...


 Maria's terrific bunting.....


A cute Halloween treat bag from Sandi.....


My UFO's.....
A couple from previous months.....




This month's UFO....
I needed to do the 5 stitchery/applique pieces then needleturn them on the quilt top done earlier......
"Simple Life " pattern by Anni Downs.....


I'm so pleased to have these quilts finished...
Both beautifully quilted by the lovely Fiona....

"Windchimes" pattern by Sue Daley.....


"Fleur"
Ooops can't remember who did this pattern....


My "Circles" quilt....
 I did the quilting on this one myself....


The UFO number for next month is......



Susan showing us next year's gadget for choosing the UFO challenge number....
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Susan gave me a very cute kit for a pin cushion....
As you have seen in previous posts, I  love pin cushions so I was eager to get this one done....



Just love it....
Thanks heaps Susan....


Well that's it for now....
Toodles.....





Saturday, September 28, 2019

Long time no post....oops

I've been so slack, things just get in the way sometimes....
Busy with family stuff also nasty bugs making me sick but I'm back on deck now.....
So this will be a quick catch up post....
Sunday Stitchers retreat.....
6th September....
Unfortunately I wasn't able to go, it was our first retreat for this group but I couldn't leave Gav on his own just yet.....
I decided to have my own retreat with Gav....sort of...lol....
So I did heaps of sewing and even made scones for my morning tea.....
The girls took me on the retreat journey with them, messaging if course......they even shopped for me....
New projects....Oh no....



I even received gifts....
Sandi gave me this lovely fabric with a pre_printed stitchery panel....
"Willowbrook" by Natalie Bird....
I have been eyeing this off for while now...
Thanks so much Sandi....


Another lovely surprise from Susan...
A gorgeous pin cushion kit...
She knows me well, I do love a pretty pin cushion.....
Thanks Susan, love it.....


The girls sure made me feel part of the weekend, lots of face time chats and photos....
Thanks girls....


I enjoyed my scones with Gav and Heather.....




Now onto my weekend of sewing...
I worked on my UFO challenge projects....
Christmas Ornie was No. 9
Not quite finished....


No. 6 on my list....



 Men's charity bag .....


I quilted my " Circles " quilt ....
then did the binding so a very good finish for the weekend....
I still haven't taken a photo of it yet.....


I'm so pleased the girls from SS group had a terrific time away, hopefully I will be able to join in the fun next year.....
That's it for now....
Toodles.....

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

A special Tuesday.....

Stitching was at Sandi's this week and she had a very yummie morning tea for us......
Lovely sponge cakes with apple strudel and custard centres.....


Also.....
Sponge cakes with strawberry and cream centres.....
Sandi bought a pie maker and is using us as guinea pigs....
we aren't complaining either.....
They were so good.....



I had a little surprise for the girls this week....
So they sat on the lounge with their eyes closed like good little girls while I put the bags in front of them.....




I wanted them to have a ....
"Just because" gift from me.....


My "3 besties" .....
I'm so pleased they loved their quilts.....
Each quilt had pieced  stars in the design and they are my 3 stars....... 

Another fun day......
Toodles.....