QUILTERS DAY SWAP

 My Quilters Day swap gift ,hosted by Heidi at Handmade by Heidi finally arrived
I would like to Thank the person who was my secret partner but all I have is a name
No Blog addresss
No email address
No postal address
So Cornelia Scott if you are reading this A big thankyou
Just look at that cute ,tiny needle felted teddy bear
More patience than me is all I can say
I have emailed Heidi to ask for details of my partner but no joy there either

COLOUR SWAP

 I received the most amazing gifts from Lisa at my littlecreativewonderlandblogspot

 The most gorgeous angel
Two of the cutest birds you have ever seen All made by Lisa
Fabric Notions Stamping  and cards to create

 And Iam all set up for tea
A lovely rose mug Tim Tams spoon rests and tea
A funny story about the tea
I have never seen this tea in my local shops so was very surprised when I read on the package that the tea came from Victoria Not only that but from Mt Best
We actually have property in that area
So the tea Which I have never heard of came to me from the other side of Australia
Amazing

 And these are the goodies I sent to Lisa
This was a fun swap and Lisa was a lovely swap partner
Thankyou so much Lisa and also to the other Lisa for giving me Lisa as a partner

Giveaway win

 

 I was lucky enough to win  Cheryl of Willoberry Designs March Giveaway
I received this gorgeous sewing folder and the cutest scissor fob
Cheryl is one of my favourite designers so I was extra pleased to win something created by her
When I first started Blogging and swapping  Cheryl was the person I had to send to in a secret swap
I have to admit that I found it a bit daunting to have to make something for Cheryl when I knew what beautiful things she created
When I won this swap I was thrilled that she remembered me and said she still treasured the gifts I sent her

 My gfts are ready to send to Lisa in the Colour swap
Hope she likes her gifts

 Rain Rain
Go Away
Come Again Another Day

This n That

 A gift for ???? in The Quilters Day Swap

 Danielle and I participated in The local Relay For Life
Very emotional especially when Lorraine's photo was shown during the Candle Light ceremony

 Made a cushion
Very different  One of the girls in my Quilting Group showed us how to make them

 And lastly some more blocks made for my Memory quilt

Do You Like My New Look?

 I am very pleased with my new Header
A very special Thankyou to Ariane of Ariane Crafts
She was  one of my first Blogging friends and my second swap partner
I still use the beautiful bag she made for me
Not much progress on the sewing front all though I haven't been idle
Hope to have something to show soon

I think it worked

 Thanks Cubby House Crafts
I think I have it worked out
Bloggers are the Best
My Garden

 I have made another " Lorraine's Flowers" table runner Thats 15 to date
Love this pattern

 Also have been recycling Christmas cards
I'm pleased with the way they turned out
That's it for noe
Just wanted to see if it worked
Yippee

I need help again

As I have told you many times My computer skills are minimul
I have always put photos on my Blog using picassa It told me to Blog this and thats what I did
The other day I was told an update of picassa was available Dopey me said Yes and now no Blog this
So my problem Now I don't know how to add photos
I need precise easy to follow instructions
Please some one HELP

Memory Quilt Started

I have been absent for a while

Keeping busy painting the outside of our farm house Starting to look good but Iam a bit stiff and sore

Been a while since I have done much of that sort of thing

I made a start on the quilt I want to make using Lorraine's clothes

The hardest part was that first cut

I feel very close to her as I stitch her clothes into what will be a lasting memory of her to hand down to my grandchildren

HELP

Could someone please tell me how to put my followers on the side bar. not at the top of my page
Thankyou

Holiday Time

Last week I was lucky enough to go on a holiday with My Mum, My Sister and My Niece

We took Mum to some places where we used to live and caught up with a few rellies

We were surprised to find that a road had been named for our family and the little creek is also called Jagoe's Creek

By sheer coincidence we asked directions to this road, after we found it exsisted and the lady we asked just happened to live on the property where my great grandfather lived

Her husband filled us in on some family history

I loved spending the time with my family I don't get to see them that often

Initial Heart Gift from Fiona

I have been a bit slack in posting photo's of the lovely gifts I received from Fiona of Bubzrugz in the Initial Valentines day swap

My Initial heart is lovely and made with felt and smells divine

I have never done much with felt, but seeing what Fiona has made makes me feel like I should give it a try

The choccies are well and truly gone and the felt flower brooch has found a home on my winter coat

This was a fun swap I made three new friends and received lovely gifts as well

What more could a person ask for?

I made a couple of new "envelopes" for my precious cards

Just trying to find the right button for the second one

My friend O'faigh sent a tin of coloured strips for Christmas and I have used them to make the envelope with the narrow strips

Well pleased with both

Shame about the quality of the photo!!

I joined an Initial Heart Swap over at Cherylls Blog http://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/

This is what I sent to Sharon at http://lilabellelane.blogspot.com/

Sharon has received her gift so I can show you

Not much happening on the sewing front here

I think I've lost my mojo

Please Mo Come back!

I Did'nt show you some Christmas gifts I made

Just wanted to show you a couple of Christmas gifts I made

My sister loved the placemats

The gift box I enjoyed making

My friends thought I was so clever

Iam feeling a bit sorry for myself today

I spent time in the garden this week and yesterday got bitten by something

My eyes have swelled up and I have come out in a little rash and now my thumb has swollen as well

And to top that off I kicked my toe and it is purple and sore

Sympathy please!

Bathroom Finally Finished

My bathroom is finally done

Yesterday he hung the shelf in the shower and now I can say Done Finished

Love it So bright and cheery

Not the best photos The sun was shining through the window and making it glarey

I think you can get the picture though

And best of all now I can get back to some sewing

Main Advent Gift

I have been very remiss (lazy) in posting my main Advent gift from the lovely Wendy

I received four of these lovely place mats

Also chocolate but that has long since gone

She chose perfect colours for me

This was a wonderful swap and I would like to say a big Thank you to Wendy for being my swap partner and a special thanks to my dear friend Fee for paling me up with Wendy

I sincerely hope Wendy and I will continue our friendship

On the sewing front. not much is happening

I have been busy with the bathroom I have been Estapoling Layer after Layer

It will be worth it

This past week My Son in Law and I have had the unenviable task of sorting Lorraine's things

Her first anniversary was Dec 29th

The family rallied around us and we went out to lunch for a celebration of her life

I have decided that when Iam ready I will make a Memory Quilt from some of her Clothing

It will keep her close

SSCG

These are the lovely gifts I received from Grethe in Chookyblues Secret Santa swap

The table runner is just lovely and so beautifully sewn

Also love the little purse

Grethe also included some post cards and a calendar from Norway, her home country

Thank you Grethe Love them all

Was going to include a photo of the placemats I got as my main gift from Wendy in the Advent swap but it is blurry so that will have to wait for another day