Quilting Gallery - Quilters' Show and Tell

I  have entered my Friendship Quilt in the Quilters' Show and Tell - Favourite Quilt of 2012 ;-)

This lap quilt has been made using some of the first swap blocks I have ever received whilst being a member of Quilting Block Swap Australia and Block Swap Adventure during 2010 and 2011 - finally finished in 2012.  I love the fact that all these different blocks have come from different parts of the world and look so great together.
I am still a member of these swap groups and love receiving new blocks each month.

A chart for who made what block

Thank you Swap Partners ;-)

As well as being just sooo pleased with how it turned out,
it was a big thrill to see it in a Quilting Magazine ;-)

See my post HERE for other photos of the quilt

Please go have a look at the BEAUTIFUL quilts that have been submitted this week - they are all gorgeous!

You can vote for up to FOUR faves - I do hope one of them is mine!

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.

Exploding Sewing Box

As some of you regular readers will know, I have been part of a Craft group, CraftMad, for many years.  One of the shining stars of our group is Kaye, she makes the most incredible creations ....... from cards to miniature houses (including making all the bits inside) and decorated eggs.

Kaye has outdone herself today, by showing an exploding box for a sewing friend ;-)


I post a tease photos here - stolen - pinched - borrowed from Kaye's blog.  Please go visit and have a look at the whole thing - it is absolutely GORGEOUS!

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 Friday Night with Friends ..........

started in the afternoon, so I guess it was really Friday Arvo with Friends, with Mr Fixit measuring up and cutting holes in the wall of the bedroom for the Plasma TV.  He was happy playing with his tools while the cricket was on in the background.

That meant I was able to spend the afternoon catching up on some much needed sewing for swaps guilt free!

First up, I got to finish up the last of the CraftMad Family Quilt blocks - 1 Pink and 1 Purple Churn Dash for Mandy, Merry and Annette





I also got to spend some time in the craft room finishing off my Craft Mad Money Box Swap - see my post 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.

Minnie - Travelling Stash

I recently took part in a Fat Quarter swap with a difference ;-)

This wonderful Facebook Travelling Stash called Minnie landed on my doorstep.


as she arrived


what I took


what I added


as she left


the one on the left called to me as I was packing - I replaced it with the one on the right.


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.

2013 - My 2013 Pledge - updated

I took the PLeDGe...

Cheryll, has invited anyone and everyone who wants to participate in her swaps to do the same. Place the button on your blog sidebar & post "the pledge" to acknowledge your intention & commitment.

MAKE THE 7 STEP PLEDGE

I, Cathy, will try my utmost...

·        To always swap on time.

·        To always email a THANK YOU to my partner.

·        To be considerate and thoughtful when choosing a gift.

·        To give my partner the quality of gift that I would like to receive.

·        To communicate when it’s required.

·        To NEVER over commit and let a partner down.

·        To advise the swap mama when I receive my gift.

This I sewomly pledge....

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.