Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Herronswood Pink

My special Echium from Lambley Nursery has flowered for the first time
. . . and in the middle of winter
What a beauty!
and some secret sewing for a special little girl's birthday
taken from this pattern which I LOVE in the colours in the magazine, but used pinks instead
All ready for quilting

Thursday, July 9, 2009

A sewing workshop with RIC RAC




What a wonderful day we had.  Some girls from school and a great sewing room, and the wonderful, infamous RIC RAC leading the pack.  We all made delicious scarfs and felt very clever.  Just trying to "pack a punch" into the last few days of the holidays!!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

. . . it's done



. . . a long time in the making, but getting delivered tomorrow
The WEDDING Quilt is done! (pillow cases and all)

I made a new bed for Nelly Puss.  She used to just sleep on the jumper at the end of my bed, but I cut it up and stuffed the arms, joined it together and she LOVES it - all snuggly and warm
 
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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Holiday happenings

a new baby quilt for a friend - almost finished

some more nine patches - thanks Emma!
. . . and Nelly puss, loving me being home all day

Look what I made . . .

it wasn't this - this is one of my mum's last Summer roses on the first day of Winter.  To see more great photos, have a look at Snappy Friends.
These 2 cheeky monkeys are from my classroom at school, and had a great holiday at the Family Farm.
I was busy making dolls!
Ric Rac's clever pattern helped me create Natasha, and her friend Ella (in the pink cardi) was made by another friend of mine.  It was a lot of fun making little dresses for them.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

A scarf for my sister


some Noro wool
plain knitting
a little bit of crochet
a satisfying result

Thursday, June 25, 2009

. . . anything but "blue"

Surrounded by blue for most of the last week, I have been anything but "blue"
2 lovely cushions with the scraps
some beautiful fabrics
my 'best mate'
some stipple action
just a little bit of binding to go
and . . . vwola!  A beautiful Blue Quilt, and I'm feeling happy because as of right now, HOLIDAYS are here for 2 weeks!!!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Lots going on . . .

flowers in my garden
9 patches - about a week and a half behind

a treasure from "The Cook"
Align Center
finally hung in my sewing room, and a new cupboard from IKEA
 
more felting with my neighbour, some knitting and some fun with blue
 
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