Early Christmas

Yesterday I felt like Christmas had come early! Two weeks ago I decided to shout myself to a new sewing machine, I got the call yesterday to say that it had arrived - just wish I wasn't at work, knock off time just couldn't come early enough argg.

I was excited to be bringing my new toy home - now what to work on first, so many unfinished projects! I pull into the driveway and sitting at the door were 2 parcels woo hooo!!!!!!!! 
I had recently ordered a few bits from Kim at Jukejema and a few more of Anni's fabric's to come with block 8 of  'in my garden' from the home patch  - oh no what to do now - sooo many projects sooo little time.

I just love the colours in Anni's fabrics!

I also fell in love with the range - Scandinavian Christmas whilst at the retreat, so I just had to have some more lol 

Until next time - Happy Stitching xox

Peaceful Garden progress

What a week in my houshold - but I've managed to make some time for stitching. I have now finished all the little stitcheries for my peaceful garden wall hanging.

I just love Anni's work, the colours, the designs - all of it!

This little blue bird is my favourite :) Soooo cute!

Apart from stitching I have another interest - it's a craft called paper tole. I have been attending classes for the past 10 years and still enjoy it very much - I also love the social side :)  Paper Tole is where you have 8-9 copies of the same picture and turn it from a flat picture into 3D.

Until next time - Happy Stitching xox

My First Ever Quilt!

In February my little sister became a mummy for the first time - so that means I became the proud aunty to a sweet little girl (who we like to call Bubba!). When my sister told me she was expecting I thought it's now or never - I wanted to make this baby a quilt that it could love, so I ventured over to Bathurst to my favourite shop - the home patch, where I knew Anni would have something delightful for me to make.
I managed to get the quilt finished just after our sweet little girl came into the world. I still can't believe I've made a quilt!

This was also my first attempt at needleturn applique. My sister and brother-inlaw couldn't believe I had made it and they thought it was very ME lol.

 

This is my chicka holding her new cousin for the very first time awwwww too cute!!

Until next time Happy Stitching xox

A Cushion or two

I made these cushions a number of years ago & they were probably one of the first things I ever tried to make. I can't believe they have stood the test of time - they still sit on the seat just inside our front door.

I was really happy with how they turned out and I think they are probably the reason why I love Angels and Stitching so much.

Until next time - Happy Stitching xox

Beautiful Sunday

Wow what a glorious day it was today. The kids wished shooter a Happy Father's Day as the sun came up and we then headed off for a day of semi-finals Soccer. Chicka and I had our stitching bags packed (they were the first things in the car lol) along with sporty of course. Sporty had a tough game - first one back after an injury. In the end the lads went down 2-1, thankfully they finished 2nd in the competition, so they get a another shot at making the grand final next weekend - Go boys!

So what was in my stitching bag......... Another Anni Downs creation of course- I just love her work!!

I have been stitching this one for a few weeks now - it's a great size to take anywhere. I hope to have it finished soon.

On the way home this afternoon the kids and I admired this beautiful sunset - sorry but my photo's really don't do it justice.

Ahhh isn't nature beautiful. Until next time - Happy Stitching xo

Nearly There!

I started this table topper at the retreat and last night I finally finished the stitching. I've managed to get it onto the bottom piece, just the centre to go - maybe tonight if I'm lucky, fingers crossed.

I've spent the day pulling up the old carpet in the bedrooms & running kids to sport. Time to think about dinner - and hopefully back to some stitching later on. Until next time - Happy Stitching xox

Waters Edge Retreat Day 3

Sunday morning saw us rise a little later than yesterday - more because I don't think we wanted the weekend to come to and end. Sam & I slowly packed up our things and then we headed down for breakie. After breakies we packed the car with the items we didn't need for the rest of the day. By 9am we were back into it laughing and stitching - congratulating those ladies who managed to get items finished. Slowly some of the ladies started to depart after lunch, promising to return again soon, not before one generous lady decided we should participate in a christmas in july swap next year - OMG what can I possibly make??? as you will soon see I'm the queen of unfinished projects grrrrrrrr


Trying to get 65 or so women together for a photo proved to be a little difficult lol

 We ventured back inside and decided to get a photo of our fantastic table along with our wonderful tutors - this proved to be a little easier to manage. We managed to get a little bit done before we left at 4pm but our biggest achievement for the weekend is that we made some new friends! Table 10 promises to return next time along with our own little table challenge - a bag/purse to show off and something to swap!! Ohhh I can't wait to go back again - at least I might get something else finished - I work good under pressure lol

Anni, Ann, Sam, Bernie, Sandra, Natalie, Lou & Janelle

 Thankyou to everyone who made my first ever retreat one that will be hard to beat! Everyone was so giving with their time and knowledge. Until Next time - Happy Stitching xoxo