Sunday, December 13, 2020

A little Christmas story.....

 A funny little story just before Christmas.....

Our Shingle Inn Christmas cake .....

I was going out and really wanted to keep the Christmas cake for visitors closer to the day....

So I left this note on the cake..... 

We did try it earlier just to make sure it tasted good enough for visitors..... lol

On my return home this note was waiting for me.....

I don't think our children ever grow up.....

Rob hid the first note and then told Heather it was ok for them ( Gav, Rob and Heather) to have  a slice for morning tea while I was out.....

after having coffee and cake Rob put the first note back for Heather to see....

Rob's way of getting his sister in trouble.....

so hence Heather's note.....

Kids will be kids....

Happy stitching....



Wednesday, December 09, 2020

My birthday with the family....


A giant Pavlova.....
Yummooooo


 


I'm a lucky girl to receive such lovely gifts....

Flowers from Heather....


Terrific flower pot from Liz and Clayton.....


Fabulous selection of gifts from Rob and Mel.....


Earrings from Gavan....


A beautiful Poinsettia tree from my dear friend Faith....


We had a very unusual stitching day together a few days earlier......


Never thought I would see Faith stitching......


Thanks everyone I had the best time.....

Happy stitching....




Tuesday, December 08, 2020

My birthday outing with the girls.....

Sandi and Nor took me to a nursery which of course had a very nice cafe.....

 


A little visitor under our table....


Thanks girls for my wonderful gift....
I LOVE it......


Flowers from Nor thank you.....


Happy stitching.....


Friday, November 06, 2020

A Needle girls outing.....

A lovely and very relaxing outing with the girls.....

Salt and Soul.....

So in the salt cave we go....

can we stop talking for  45minutes...

 of course we can.... 

Nor ....

Sandi.....



Naturally a bit of fun....



A coffee first...


A photo.....


 then off to 

lunch at the new Jimboomba chinese restaurant....

"Yummy Yummy"



Honey Chicken and fried rice....


A fun time with special friends....

Happy stitching......

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Toowoomba retreat with.....

the Sunday Stitchers.....

Such a great weekend and so nice to be able to get away during the COVID19....
lots of conditions so we could stay safe but well worth the effort.....
Photo overload sadly for anyone reading this..... 
I'll limit the chatter as I wouldn't; want to bore you.....

Harry's café for brunch.....


De's great looking food....


Then off to visit craft shops but I was so excited to be out and about I forgot to take photos …..

Getting stuck set up and onto the serious sewing.....


But first.....
Fun and games organized by Alison and Susan....


We all wrote on sticky notes showing what we hope to achieve over the weekend......


social distancing of course, nice to have a table each.....


Alison gave us all a goodie bag which was great......


Alison also gave us a demonstration with masks....
for our safety of course.....


UFO for me....
Simple Life quilt pattern by Annie Downs....


Now unfortunately I have had a few sleeps since the retreat and can't remember which projects were UFO's or Show and Tell..... oooops

So I'll do my best …. hopefully I will get some right..... lol

UFO's I think...
Well this one is I'm sure.... lol
Susan...


Lynda.....


Alison


My Show and Tell.....


Pretty sure this is Lynda's.....


Jaunita….


Anita....


Marilyn....



Norreen….


Lynda.....


I don't know who made this one....
Non slip mat for your machine pedal....


Projects worked on, finished, started or anything in between....

De...


Lynda....


Juanita....



Anita....


Robyn I think....


Sandi…..


Alison....


Norreen…..


De.....


Susan.....



Marilyn....


Me....


Oooops can't remember who made these 2 ....



Sue.....


Maureen.....



Surprise project organized by Susan and Alison....
We had to bring 2 pieces of fabric... 1 lining and 1 outer.....

These are the results.....
the clasp is made from metal tape measures which click together like a magnet but not a magnet....
Bit hard to explain here really.....
Mine is the one with the doily....


Silliness from guess who ?????

Yes Sandi of course.....


and Nor.....


Never leave your phone unattended or this happens by the terrible two.....


Yes I did get to join in the fun....


Naturally we went out for a cuppa.....


The finish board of projects ......
Wow..... the girls did do well....


The next UFO number is......

Sadly the weekend came to and end but as we always do.....
find a café on the trip home.....



My shopping for the weekend...




Very unusual shopping for me but I'm really enjoying the garden at the moment....

Happy Stitching.....