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It’s the Little Things ….

May 31, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

…that bring the most joy.

  • Having the whole collection of DS Quilts Picnics and Fairgrounds (After stalking Spotlight for the past 2 weeks for the Australian only prints, I was so pleased to find them at Joondalup today).

  • Working on a new scarf in a lovely wool and soy blend

  • A new Book to read from the library

  • Practising my circular quilting, using a pattern from Fresh Quilting

It is rainy and overcast here today. I have had  fun playing with my new external camera flash – it makes all the difference!

Life . is . Good.

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  1. suzitee says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Yep…life IS good. Just loving this rain!

    Reply
  2. Dianne says

    June 1, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Lovely projects! Can you send some of the rain this way? We’re parched! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Merja says

    June 1, 2011 at 3:18 am

    Oh those prints are amazing! I wonder if they’d have them in Bunbury already.

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  4. Ashleigh says

    June 1, 2011 at 4:23 am

    Wow your circular quilting looks flawless! I soon will be attempting my first quilt; a cot size one for starters, Rosa fabric from Moda-cant wait!

    Reply
  5. Posie Patchwork says

    June 1, 2011 at 4:43 am

    Those Denyse Schmidt fabrics are lovely, i just don’t have the patience for Spotlight, ours is 40 minutes away & such awful service. Love the circle, brilliant!! Love Posie

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  6. littlebetty says

    June 1, 2011 at 5:55 am

    I can see from your stack of fabric that a few prints were not available at my spotlight – I might have to do a bit more driving around. Love the scarf – there are a few making it at the mo and I might have to too!

    Reply
  7. Betty Lou says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:20 am

    Will check that book out. Love that circular quilting, I have not seen that before, yours looks perfect.

    Reply
  8. Bela says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:58 am

    Your projects always brong JOY to my days, dear Lisa!!
    Love, Bela

    Reply
  9. Terriaw says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:16 am

    I love seeing the little things that are making you happy! That round mini is adorable – cool way to practice circular quilting. Happy you found some of the new DS fabrics!

    Reply
  10. Jenniffier says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:34 am

    That little circle is amazing! It looks wonderful and so does the quilting.

    Reply
  11. notyet100 says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:18 am

    ya u r right,.life is good,.

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:45 am

    What a beautiful range of fabrics. wonder if Geraldton will have them.
    Interesting book you have to browse through.
    Your circles look great.

    Reply
  13. Talin's Corner says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Oh, your circular quilt is so pretty. Glad you found what your were looking for…

    Reply
  14. Carrie says

    June 2, 2011 at 8:55 am

    Wow! So many wonderful things happening in your corner of the world. I love your new scarf. It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Janellybelly says

    June 5, 2011 at 1:42 am

    I was just having a look at your lovely stack of QP&F and I think I might have to go back for the greens! I also noticed I am missing a yellow, a red and 2 blue prints. Thanks for bringing the book to show & tell, your circular quilting is amazing.

    Reply
  16. Shannon says

    June 5, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Those are all very happy pictures and thoughts!

    Reply
  17. Tammie Lee says

    June 9, 2011 at 8:21 am

    your scarf is gorgeous, I love the color and pattern and wish i could feel the yarn.

    Reply
  18. Corrie says

    June 11, 2011 at 12:40 am

    oh what to comment on first! the gorgeous DS fabric, gorgeous scarf, a book I have and love and something you made! all lovely
    corrie:)

    Reply

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