250 days ..........

since we buried you, Dad

It takes me by surprise the intensity of my grief .... some days, it is as if it was yesterday.

1974 - my 14th Birthday Party

RIP Dad - June 1933 - July 2014

RIP Mum - July 1934 - July 1998
Memorial Service celebrated on 5th August 1998 & 5th August 2014

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

CHERISH Do Good Stitches | March Block

I got to spend some time in the sewing room over Easter Weekend, and completed the very late Starburst Cross for March Do Good Stitches bee block.

I must say, I love the way this block came together and I love the colourings chosen for it :)





Now onto the April Block!  Off to pick out warm & cool squares!

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

FNwF - Show and Tell - 3rd Time is a Charm

It was FNwF (Friday Night with Friends) and I got some quality time in the sewing room.

you may recall my previous post about the Birds in the Air block for my Farmers Wife quilt .... I was not having a very good time of it :(

Well, I finally had success (well sort of)

FW #7 - Birds in the Air

and it only took an hour and a half!

I really took my time with this block - trimming at every stage

it is still not perfect, but it is better than my first attempt.

That's it for me with this block - three times making the same block is the limit for me LOL

I will be happy with this slightly imperfect block :)

Progress Shot - 15 blocks

I can reveal the colour version of the Double Aster block I made for Merry, in the CraftMad Family Quilt

Double Aster Block

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A new block for the first time | Double Aster Block | and a new toy

I received the most wonderful block from Wendy for the Christmas Block Swap

a Double Aster Block

and was requested to make one in return

it was a bit daunting - my first attempt was a bit bigger than 12.5 inches

I didn't want this block to beat me, so I made another one for my CraftMad swap partner, Merry

this one was a bit better size wise, but still just a bit big :(

I am not going to be defeated by this block and will try it again!
Stay tuned for another Double Aster block real soon!

You may remember, I recently worked on a block for my Farmer's Wife ................ only one block, but I had several attempts at it

1st attempt - birds are too big

2nd attempt - better sizes, but not going together well, and block is still a bit big

3rd attempt - this one I used the templates - better sizes - but still a bit big :(

I must admit, with all the un-sewing I have been doing lately,
I am really happy with my most recent purchase

A double ended seam ripper & awl - I certainly have been giving this new tool a real workout - I don't know where my mind has been - I seem to be doing more un-sewing than sewing lately LOL  

  

This seam ripper is a lovely tool, nice and solid feeling in the hands, the finish is absolutely beautiful, and the photos just does not do the colour justice!  

These seam rippers, in combinations or small & large rippers, or rippers & awls are available from Alan's Pen Making on Facebook (as well as some gorgeous looking pens). 

Anyway, just thought I would help spread the word - and give a shout out for their business.

Lana is a crafty friend I have 'known' for a while :)  we 'met' on CraftMad many  years ago.

Must be off now, it is Good Friday, and I am intending to get some serious sewing done this weekend, as well as some serious Easter Egg Eating!

Wishing you all a great Easter Weekend - I hope you get to do all the things you love, with the people you love!

Avagoodweekend!

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

Fat Quarter Swap - March

Fat Quarter Swap Birthdays - March - 3 birthdays this month

Happy Birthday to Wendy, Helen & LeAnne
(I won't say who got what here, so I don't spoil the surprise for the recipients who are yet to open their birthday love packages :))

March Fat Quarter Swap Partner - Lyn

I love it when a swap is completed early in the month :)

Oops, I forgot to share a photo of what I received for the January swap from Narelle

This is what I sent to Narelle

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