October Christmas blocks

The lovely Cynthia has let me know the blocks I made for her have arrived ;-)

I added an extra block as an Angel Block to fill in for her previous partner who was unable to complete her swap.

This gorgeous block & Christmas Decoration was from MicheleK - thank you so much, I love the fabrics you have chosen -- I feel very special indeed ;-)

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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.

My Birthday Club Fat Quarters - UPDATED

As some of you may be aware, I am Swap Co-Ordinator for the Fat Quarter Swap Group.

We also have a Birthday Club whereby members send some Fat Quarterly Love to each other on their birthday.

I have been so pleased with the success of our Fat Quarter Birthday Club, which commenced in May, and was eagerly looking forward to my birthday, when I would receive some Fat Quarter Birthday Love ;-)

From Carol

From Jessica

I just had to include a close up of Jessica's card - I love it ;-)

From Narelle

From Barb

From Arlene

From HelenS

From SandraT

from Heather

from Sharon

From Vanessa

from Wendy

To say I was most impressed is an understatement!  

Thank you so much to Carol, Jessica, Narelle, Barb, Arlene, HelenS, SandraT, Heather, Sharon, Vaness & Wendy ........ I absolutely love what you have chosen for me ;-)  

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.

My very late blocks for October and a weekend with the girls ;-)

Well, October has certainly disappeared in the blink of an eye - where did it go?

I seem to have been so very busy, but don't really have that much to show for it :(

So I don't spoil the surprise for my last two Christmas Block Swap partners, Jean & Cynthia, here is just a tease ;-)

Both of these blocks are finally in the mail,

with my apologies for being so very late ;-)

I heard from Debbie, my partner for October QBSA, that my block has arrived

here is what Debbie sent me ;-)

This last week has been a blur, as I prepare for a weekend away with the girls in a School Reunion of sorts - in the lovely picturesque town of Victor Harbor, South Australia.

I am intending to visit The Quilt Basket ;-)

Photos will be posted on my return ;-)

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.

October block for MicheleK

One of my partners for October was the lovely MicheleK who didn't have any particular preferences, but in discussion, it was determined that any block in Red and White would be good ;-)

This is what I sent.

MicheleK has let me know it has arrived safely and I quote

"I received your block and I love it. Churn dash is my all time favourite block :)"

Doin' a Happy Dance ;-)

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.

In and out of my sewing room

September seemed to disappear in the blink of an eye - where did it go?

Naomi has sent this gorgeous bundle of goodies - some extras thrown in to make up for being a bit late - Thank You so much Naomi - there was really no need for the extras, but I love them any way ;-) 

I love the little charms - especially the elephant - you know it means good luck when the trunk is pointing up - thanks for that info Dale Kerrigan ;-)

Here are my orange blocks from Annette & Mandy for the CraftMad Family Quilt

Spotlight shopping - I went out to grab some Fat Quarters and use up my Birthday voucher .......

.......... ooops, they just multiplied and grew up to 1/2 metres ;-)  

That is what happens when
it has been more than 60 days since my last Spotlight visit ;-(

I got to sew on my birthday ;-)  Bathurst was on, so I spent the day in my tracky dacks, drinking champagne & orange juice, sewing with the race going on in the background.

So I don't spoil the surprise for my October partners
here are some teasers

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.