Violets, dashes and Fat Quarters received

Hi everyone

the postie has been kind to me this week ;-)

Goodies have been received from swap partners.

6" blocks from Jen

12" blocks from Annie for Block Swap Adventure - I love the splash of red embroidery in the centre ;-)

12" block from Lynda for Quilt Block Swap Australia - photo does not do justice - there are flecks of red in the black material

Fat Quarter swap from Barb - spots and/or stripes

Fat Quarter Swap from Vanessa - spots and/or stripes

Barb & Vanessa, your fat quarters are in the mail ;-)

Thank you ladies, I am really enjoying swapping with you all ;-)

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day. 

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

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

Blocks, Blocks everywhere ;-)

Annie, my swap partner for January for Block Swap Adventure has let me know the block I made for her has arrived safely.

here is the tease photo I posted earlier ;-)

and here is the full block

Annie asked for "Anything but I really like stars, bear paw and churn dash ..... in Blue ..... with bright whites as contrast".


I am glad you like your block, Annie.


The postie has been kind to me this week ;-)

I received these two lovely 6" blocks from Ann, my December partner for 6" Block Swap

My 6" blocks are made, I just have to get to the post office ;-)

here is a tease for Ann ;-)

I received this lovely Black, White & Red Beauty from Sue, a new member of QBSA

My block for Sue, is cut out, but still needs to be sewn

Here is a tease for my CraftMad Fence Rail swap partners ;-)

Your blocks will be in the mail during the week ;-)

Thanks go to Merry for my first block received ;-)

Perfect colours for me ;-)

 I received a beautiful block from Colleen for December Block Swap Adventure, along with some beautiful extras ;-)

I need to take a photo when the light is a bit better, and will post a pic soon ;-)

EDITED:  Pics of Colleen's block posted HERE

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day. 

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

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

The heat is on!

Well, it is currently 32C (89.6F) - it has cooled down a bit from 36C (96.8F) after an overnight low of 26C (78.8F)

What do you do when it is this hot?  you stay inside and watch the cricket on the TV and spend some time in the sewing room ;-)

I made up one of my Swap blocks for January for Annie for Block Swap Adventure

here is a tease photo ;-)

All being well Annie, your block will be in the post tomorrow.


I was able wash and iron some new fabric - it took only 20 minutes to dry outside  ............... it's funny, I used to detest ironing, now I love watching the fabrics smooth out ;-)


I got some much needed sorting of some fabrics and will really need to sort the scraps soon - I have a laundry basket full.

Colleen has let me know that the block I made for her for Block Swap Adventure for December has arrived safely.

Here is the tease photo I posted earlier.

and here is the block

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day. 

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

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