Recently I helped out a fellow quilter who was desperately seeking some fabric to finish off a project, and made a new friend in the process! Not only did Tracey write the sweetest thank you - she also sent me a package of the most gorgeous felt … [Read more...]
Prize, Party, and Peanuts…
We were lucky enough to win a recent giveaway from Linda at Two Pink Possums as part of the Blogtober Festivities. Our lovely package arrived yesterday, all beautifully wrapped.I won the Tribeca Tunic pattern (I am thinking of a beach coverup out of … [Read more...]
Log Cabin Pillow
We are back from our trip to Brisbane! Thanks for all the good luck wishes - Sarah's team were fantastic and it was such a great experience for the kids. Thanks also for all the wonderful comments on my Midwest Modern Quilt - I was blown away by all … [Read more...]
Midwest Modern Finish
I put the finishing stitches into my Pink Midwest Modern Quilt last night. I love how the absence of a border and the use of white gives it a more modern look - quite a different look to some of my earlier quilts. It was a snap to machine quilt … [Read more...]
"Life is Like A Box of Chocolates……
......you never know what you're going to get." Forrest Gump in "Forrest Gump" (1994)This is so very true and the one thing better than a box of chocolates, is chocolates that have been beautifully packaged. Using small squares of double sided … [Read more...]
Button-tastic + Winner
Anyone who knows me well, know I am slightly crazy when it comes to buttons. I can't help it but I love everything about buttons. Perhaps it is because some of my early childhood memories involve me sitting on the floor sorting my Mum's big tin of … [Read more...]
There’s No Flies on Me!
Despite the cooler than average temperatures this spring, I am already dreaming of summer entertaining. We (or perhaps I should say my DH) has been busy in the garden this week getting rid of the winter weeds. We are planning on spreading some mulch … [Read more...]
Time for Tea?
Tea cures everything! Any problem always looks brighter after a bracing cup of tea. With this in mind I have been experimenting with some tea inspired projects this week. After seeing these clever tea cards , I created some of my own to send to … [Read more...]
Sew Busy
I have managed to squeeze in a few sewing projects this week too! Getting my quilt top finished and ready for bastingMaking some summer sleep shorts for SarahMaking some cotton and linen pot holders to give to a friendMaking a jewellery roll to put … [Read more...]
Back in the Groove…
School holidays have started here in Western Australia and we are looking forward to a slower pace of life over the next two weeks. I have spent a few hours in my sewing room this weekend, and have made a start on a new quilt.I was inspired by … [Read more...]
A Special Celebration
Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's Confirmation and after the service we had a small family gathering to mark the occasion. I was under strict instructions to keep it simple but couldn't resist a few little touches to make it special. We choose blue … [Read more...]
A Most Exciting Week…..
We had a very busy and exciting weekend. Sarah's Tournament of Minds Team competed in the state final on Sunday and won their division, so will now be going to Brisbane to compete at the Australasian Pacific Final in October. You can probably hear us … [Read more...]
