Happy Anniversary

In the pouring rain we took a walk together and reflected on our 19 years of married life… the botanical gardens were as stunning today as they  were in 1992 on Xmas Eve when we married….

…and the view from our room yesterday & last night at the Stamford Plaza Hotel Brisbane was equally timeless.

At Xmas time there is much to be thankful for but mostly I’m thankful for this time together and for the love of our two daughters.

Merry Christmas.

Sunday Fun with Felt & Fabric

 The covered Jar…….

The three pretty Matryoshka  Pin Cushions…..

and finally my version of “Maggie” by LazyGirl Designs to fit my (anticipated) ipod nano arriving on Christmas Day.

Thank you Secret Santa

  I scored well this year in my Secret Santa work swap this week.  Someone knows I have the travel bug and these will come in very handy indeed.

Cute & Delicious

 This little one is from a Melly & Me pattern called Hooty & Tweet and his companion is one of my new favourites, Yellowglen Vintage Bella.

My eyes go a bit like this too after 2 glasses of this very nice wine!  Tis the season……

Happy Birthday JULIE!

  Hope you’ve had a wonderful day. xx

It’s not all about Fabric all of the time……

The day began with an early morning breakfast date in West End

 Then this afternoon I did a little beading, adding some loops to some trinkets I bought at the last craft show. They’re ready for necklaces now.

Happy 91st Birthday Dad

SCQuilters Brisbane Xmas Do

Saturday was the last time for 2011 that we met for our monthly get-togethers.

There was food, fun and photos and as usual, quite a few laughs plus a gift swap.

Judging for the best Xmas outfit by Karen from The Quilters Store (thank you for the prizes to!)  with most going to some last minute effort, complete with someone borrowing the Xmas Tree Skirt to wear!

A lovely fabric tree by Julie who brought along many Xmas items she has made over the years – I didn’t photograph them – doh!

The gift I received in the Xmas swap – thank you secret santa! Such a lot of effort to to make this lovely sewing caddy and the beautiful Rose Box it came with was a lovely bonus.

Wonderful Retreat Weekend

A detour to Gatton’s Christmas in the Country Show on the way to retreat where there was a shopping frenzy going on!

The pic is out of focus a little because I was in a rush to get back down amongst it LOL!

Then to Retreat where the fun was about to really begin…

The View

 My friend Julie is always on hand to help with collecting a prop!

 Some of the 26 women at work.

Our sleeping quarters.

 Some of the items I made on the weekend.

 Then before I knew it, it was Sunday afternoon and time to pack up and take the road to home with the retreat location hidden up in the hills…..

Craft Show Brisbane October 2011

A wonderful show with many great ideas and SO much inspiration with all the demonstrations etc.

This is the booty I that came home with me, which my daughter helped me collect, including the Sew Ezi sewing table that I’ve had my eye on for some time.

Wet Saturday, so I made 8 Quilts

Yes, all eight and all finished today. 

Now here’s the…big picture….

I did make all 8 today but they’re miniatures as you can see! 

Inspired by a Gift

Julie made me the smaller version for my birthday this year.  Last weekend I made the pink version to also join me when I travel.

My family asked if it was a tissue box cover (with a zip?) and one daughter quipped that I’d entered my Grandma phase.  What a Cheeky lot they are!

Morning Tea date with Max Brenner at Robina

 

Delicious and with my youngest daughter to share this with made this outing simply perfect.

Goodies in the Mail

 

Excitement to arrive home to find this waiting for me!

Inside, the contents are lovingly sealed & lucky to because it had been raining – thanks Iddybiddy!

All opened and out for inspection!  What to make with this lot?  Mmmm…..

Xmas comes early

I’m a huge fan of Cinderberry Stitches. This is her design and was a delight to make. 

Little Projects Completed

The bowls are to be an addition to my desk to hold paperclips and sticky note pads.

 

The store card holder was a little project I made this afternoon.  One wasn’t enough, this is my second!

1st Ever Quilting attempt - exposed!

 I can’t remember where I first saw this Christine Book (based on) pattern 10+ years ago when I first attempted patchwork’ but I was to become hooked.  I’m so glad I was spurred on by my friend Tricia who introduced me to Craft Shows and all the right tools to do a much better job!