Feeling Very Spoilt

Earlier this week I became another year older........ I'm not one to make a fuss but I just wanted to share with you, some of the lovely gifts I received.

 

I am part of a little family of sewer 's who send each other a Birthday gift of 2 fat quarters.

 I love them all, thankyou  "my little Ort's family" xx

 

 

The other items I received from my gorgeous family and friends  xoxo

 

I entered a completion a few weeks ago on Gail Pans blog and was one of the lucky winners!

This pattern arrived in the post and I just love the cute little reindeers!

 

 

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching xox

 

SAL - January.......... Complete!

Oppps ....... I posted this last weekend on the SAL blog but somehow missed putting it here on my own..... hmmm its been one of those weeks lol

 

Thank you to Chooky for allowing me to re-join the SAL blog even though my SKoW is still only at the top stage. It's booked into the quilters in March and with the way this year is already flying, it will be here before I know it.

 I managed to complete both of January's projects before the deadline.

My daughter saw the picture in Anni's book and suggested that I make a small change to the bag to make it more applicable to her needs. She goggled images for "Ballet Slippers" and decided on this lovely picture.

I used my little thread catcher today and it works a treat! I can why everyone has made more than one, it was sooo easy.

February's Project- Red Home Tote Bag

I am a huge Tennis fan, so while watching the men's final of the Australian Open, I started on February's project and instead of my bag being red it will be blue.   

Until Next Time,

Happy Stitching xox

FNWF

Last night I signed up for the first time for the online stitching group 'Friday Night with Friends'.

 

 

 

I continued on with stitching the panel for my Red Tote Bag which is February's project for the SAL.

 

 

 Its a lot cooler here today, so I plan on doing a little baking and hopefully finish off my stitchery.

Such a nice way to finish off a really busy week at work.

 

Until Next Time 

 Happy Stitching xox    

The Home Patch Visit with Peg & Dale

What's a visit west of the mountains without a visit to The Home Patch!

We arrived at The Home Patch nice and early to find the lovely Anni Downs behind the counter.
After some introductions the girls .......................
where are they????????

Oooh Dale this looks interesting!

"Don't look down Peg"...... "I won't Dale!

I just wish I had some wings so I could cover my eyes arggggggg   

"Oh Dale, that's so much better - I much prefer my feet firmly on the ground!!"  

"Shhhh Peg, If we don't make any noise maybe we could stay here for a while"

"Oh My Goodness Dale!! Quick run" ....... "I hope they don't expect us to fill that basket"  

"I think we'll be safe in here for a while Peg. I might even have a Nana nap"!

"Should have brought my list Dale............ I know there was something I needed to get"

"Oh Peg, thank goodness we turned up when we did and could give Anni a hand.

The poor dear was sooo busy, she didn't even have time for a photo" 

"Well Dale, I had a fantastic morning wandering around The Home Patch.

 I wonder where Ann will take us next?? 

Peg.... PEG where are we going??????

"It's Ok Dale.

Whats a trip to Bathurst without a lap around Mt Panorama.

Hold on tight"!!!

"Wow that really was great Peg"!

"Dale it's time to say goodbye to Ann........

I wonder who we will visit next"?????

Thanks for visiting Girls

Safe Travels xox

Peg & Dale come to visit

I have been lucky enough to have the lovely Peg and Dale pop in for a visit.

Hey Dale, this is the beautiful Cudgegong River.

Hey Peg, do you think we could do a spot of fishing?

Mmmmmm Dale, hang on I think we have something..............

Eeewwwww....... a carp! No good for eating Peg.

Oh Dale, I worked up a thirst pulling that big one in. I think its time for a lovely hot cup of tea! 

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching xox

Better late than never..........

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. I have been blessed to spend my holidays with family and friends. 

I am feeling very spoilt at the moment. I received beautiful Christmas gifts from Sam @cupful of stitches and Susan (Thimble Stitch).

 

Thank you my friends - I love them!

During my time off work we spent a 6 days with my family on the coast. I felt that it was also time to update the family album - my children are getting so big now and my niece is almost two, so a trip to the beach with my camera was the order of the day. 

Cousins - gotta love spending time with family!

It was such a fantastic day spent with my sister and her bubba. I can't wait to do it all again!  

When we returned home, Christmas day arrived and I received a visit from Sam @ cupful of stitches and ........................... Peg and Dale!!!

What a surprise!!!

The girls and I have been getting to know each other and I have been showing them around the lovely town I live in.

But that will have to wait.................. I can here the girls calling - 'Its Wine O'Clock!!'

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching xox

Sewing Angel Toolstore

Wow, where has the last 11 months gone...........

I was given this gift by a lovely lady that used to work with me. When I opened then parcel on Christmas morning, I couldn't wait to get started. 

As we all know only to well life sometimes gets in the way of our sewing and there are so many beautiful projects out there that we feel the need to make them all.

I had been making slow progress for the past couple of months and had the top panel complete.

and then it was onto the inside - so many little pockets to keep all the necessary items

Last night I put on the binding

and TA DA!!  

- this morning I have a completed 'Sewing Angel Toolstore'

I can't wait to put it to good use.

Have a great weekend

Until Next Time -Happy Stitching xox