Thursday 30 April 2015

A lovely day

I spent a lovely day sewing with a girlfriend. she made lovely skirts for her granddaughters whilst I made a gorgeous, if I do say so myself, oops can't say lol, tis a secret....was so quick n easy to quilt too...
      
                                 

Would love to tell you but alas, cannot...But I will say I'm going to attack my reproduction scraps and make another one or two!!


                                  

Tuesday 28 April 2015

Ripple quilt update

Tis warming up a bit here after a cold start this morning, just having a quick cuppa n hook before we have to take the kids to a school performance in Bathurst...I think I'm almost halfway...loving the warm colours.
     
                                

Saturday 25 April 2015

Lest we Forget

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget.

     
                                       

Thursday 23 April 2015

Secret Sewing

I have a nice little spot in hubbys shed...working on some hexis for some secret sewing.....Loving the reproduction fabrics....

Saturday 18 April 2015

FNSI Update

I had a productive night last night with all my friends for Wendy's Friday Night Sew In. I joined approx 50 ladies for a virtual sewing night. I'm happy with my progress on my GDITC project.



I finished my second and third stitchery for my Lynette Anderson table runner and two hexagons, so I am very pleased. Thank you to everyone that joined me last night! If you would like to see what everyone got up to last night, take a look HERE.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday 16 April 2015

Friday Night Sew In

I've signed up for tomorrow night's Friday Night Sew-In, love a virtual sew night. Will you be joining me? If you would like too, sign up HERE


I'll bring a nice glass of red.....

Tuesday 14 April 2015

Catch up time...

I haven't touched my stitchery from Girls Day in the Country and I've seen many girls almost finished...so out its come today...Hubby is working on my car, kids are banging away in the shed and I'm in a prime position to watch the kids, and answers hubby when he needs me...


Happy Stitching....

Friday 10 April 2015

Cockatoo Island

We have spent the last few days berthed at Cockatoo Island...kids have been enjoying themselves exploring the island. This post is picture heavy, but there was soo much to do and see!

Kids exploring the solitary confinement cells....


The convicts mess



Ours boat berthed at the Marina...yes it was soo busy lol


There were lots of cranes everywhere ...

One of them machine shops...


Kids watching parts of Angelina Jolies Unbrokenmovie, that was filmed on the island..


Looking to the swimming area ...brrr ... Was too cold lol


Kids completing the Ship Shape challenge, combing the island for clues....


 
A few night times shots, we walked each night, was gorgeous....now it's back to Darling Harbour to celebrate Maddis 12th birthday....Happy Birthday beautiful girl, love you sooo much xxxxxx

Thursday 9 April 2015

On to the next ....

April was finished in two nights...soo addictive....


A tick please Miss Susan and Miss Chooky.....

Friday 3 April 2015

FNWF Update

it was that time of the month again, Friday night with Friends. I joined with approx 50 ladies from all over for a virtual sew in.....but.....I crocheted...this quilt is growing.... Last night I added 8 rows....


Click HERE to see what the other ladies got up to.....Happy Easter everyone x

Thursday 2 April 2015

A little needleturn...

I'm halfway through my Stitchalong for April. I do love the needleturn. My little dragonflies look a big sad thou, thinking about adding a second wing???



And I can't help but pick up my Ripple Quilt and crochet a few rows each night....



School Holidays are now offical, haven't made too many plans but would love to jump in the car and just see where we end up...a big thank you to all the well wishes for Maddi, she is feeling sooo much better after her appendix operation on the weekend. 
I'm going to continue crocheting tonight, love the next few colours that are coming up...yummy!