Good News | Bad News

Good News is that I got some extra unexpected sewing time and worked on my belated block swaps .........

Bad News is that we were supposed to be away on holiday this week, but one of our friends that we were going away with has ended up in hospital :(  Major Bummer!

ofcourse, the usual preparation for sewing

A glass of Coke-a-Cola, and a Balfours Custard Tart - I have been eating these
custard tarts for as long as I can remember and always think of my Mum when I have one ;-)

block for xmas swap

Sal requested any block and confessed to being partial to the odd snowman or two ;-)  I found this cute fabric in my stash - I think I got it at one of the craft fairs ;-)  the red background was a recent purchase from a Facebook Aussie destashing page ;-)

block for qbsa

for Jo who requested any star block in country colours - burgundy, browns, greens - I hope it is OK - this photo is a bit bright :) the red is more of a burgundy red


blocks for craftmad - august






am getting to my September blocks in a few days :)


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FNSI - Show and tell

I didn't get as much done for my FNSI as I wanted - I got sidetracked in the afternoon making up some cards for a prize for a Charity Quiz Night for Pregnancy Loss Australia - in memory of my Great Nephew Shaun. (see my post HERE if you are interested)

Of course, FNSI starts with suitable preparation

I worked on Lesson 12, for A4A QAL - it took me a long time for pick my colour combinations and cut up all those 2.5" squares ;-)

I was so engrossed, I only had a few sips of wine, and I didn't even open my chocolate!!

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A4A QAL - Lesson 11

Lesson 11






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Another trip to the post office ......

.... to post my fat quarters for September birthdays and to my swap partner, Maryanne.

for Maryanne

Birthday FQs for Claire

Claire was the most difficult to pick for :)  so after Googling her likes, I went with something influenced by Ty Pennington - I really hope she likes what I have sent :)

Birthday FQs for Maureen

Birthday FQs for Sandra

If Australia Post has had a good day, these should be arriving at their destinations today ;-)

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Quilting Gallery - Quilters Show and Tell - vote now :)

It has been a while since I submitted a quilt to Quilting Gallery - show and tell.

This week, it is tablerunners, so I thought I would submit the tablerunner I made for a swap, back in April 2013.

Made with Moda, Blueberry Crumb Cake charm pack

Check out all the other lovely tablerunners that are on display

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My PIF is done ............... is yours?

This post also serves as a gentle reminder to all those who agreed to participate in the PIF during 2012 to complete your promise to Pay It Forward.

Some of you may remember my PIF post HERE

Well, my PIF is finally in the mail.  Yes, I know, I am so very late, but I didn't want to let Sherry down.  I made a promise, and I needed to keep it.

I would normally wait until my package arrives before posting photos, but not this time.  Sherry has been most patient, and I want to give her something to look forward to - that is if she still reads my blog :)

One of these hot pads has been sent - which one? ;-)

a little something extra for being so patient :) 

Unfortunately, I have not been able to contact the third person to register for my PIF - so I guess my PIF 2012 has been completed :-).


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more purple 9 patches ......

..... have been received from Jo, my September partner for QBSA

from Jo

and some lovely extras - love the handmade card ;-)

Thanks heaps Jo, nearly at the end of my purple patch ;-)

on my design wall - my purple patch quilt

I need to start thinking of a different block to collect ;-)

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

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FNwF - A4A QAL - Show and tell

Friday Night with Friends - I look forward this night every time ;-)

I managed to get some sewing done, and I must say I am really enjoying this QAL :)


Lesson #10


My Virtual Quilt Wall


My real design wall - I need to rotate two blocks, and will get them the right way by the time I finish Lessen #11 - which is already out.  I need to plan some time to sew - both my swap blocks and this QAL.

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Starry Night has arrived

My partner for QBSA this month was Tracey, who asked for any block influenced by Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night

this is a tease photo for Tracey - will post a colour photo when it has arrived ;-)

yay, my Starry Night block has finally arrived in the US of A

Here is the colour version

Tracey loves it  

doin a happy dance ;-)

I am still stalking the postie for my block to arrive from the US :(

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.