Thursday, September 10, 2020

Today

 has been another beautiful spring day, I have had a walk, sat out on the back deck and read a book, listened and smelt the grass being cut - that is the smell of summer to me, fresh cut grass. Probably more spring here and summer in NZ as it gets much hotter here.

Monday I had to go to the chemist so asked hubby to take me there, he was going that way anyway, and then I walked home, it was a windy day, luckily the wind was behind me heading home.

I found St Leonard's Spoonville, I hadn't heard of this before so had to come home and look it up, it is a great idea, but I am not rushing back with a spoon!!

the last two weeks Sylvia's Bridal Sampler blocks, I realised when I went to put the orange on on the left away that I had already made that block, but had forgotten to tick it off in the book! Mmmmm...it has now gone in a folder of orphans, but might come back out to make up numbers later on!

Tuesday I went into Geelong to the SJOG hospital for an iron infusion, so took the opportunity to deliver 15 quilts, this was the view out of the window

I thought I was going outside into dull and maybe wet weather but it was sunny and quite pleasant. I met two ladies who had been given quilts, they were both so happy.

On my way outof Geelong I stopped at Eastern Beach for a short walk, thru the park, 

past the fountain, along the waterfront, up the hill and back to the car! It was lovely to get some (masked) fresh air.

Late yesterday afternoon a few more flying geese joined the family

the Kevins and Kathleen are all together in a quilt top.  The blocks are all quilted before you add the Kevin Koala so now I need to add strips of wadding along the sashings and border. That was supposed to happen today but I sat outside and read a book in the sun, 

then came in and made this block for Sylvia's Bridal sampler for this week. This one nearly did my head in, joining the rows together should have been simple, I had them all marked, but I got the top and bottom rows the wrong way and it took me a while to work out what I had done. Thank goodness I hadn't sewn them on!! Next week I might attempt Wedding Ring 2. Maybe!!


I had an email in the week saying Big W had a book sale on, so guess who got sucked in and ordered books, they arrived today. I have some reading to do!!
I had better go and get the washing in before the sun goes completely and the mossies attack me at the clothes line.
Happy stitching.


12 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a great day, and a walk outside always does good. Thanks for sharing the photos. Spoonsville is funny, I once did an art project with a class where we dressed up spoons and forks and made figures from them, it was great fun. And you managed to get a lot of crafting done, love the Koala quilt, so pretty. Enjoy your books, have a safe day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Love the Spoonville photo, what fun! Thanks for a walk around your area. With a pile of books like that sitting there, I think I would be tempted to spend a lot more days sitting out reading them while the weather is nice.

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  3. I remember going to Geelong over 40 years ago and walking around that area. Very pretty. Kevins and Kathleen are so cute. Good luck with Wedding ring - good job on the other block even though it was a challenge. That looks a good pile of reading ahead of you. Enjoy.

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  4. Busy busy as usual, Koala's look so fun.... I hope you are all pumped up after your iron transfusion... and wonderful to get the quilts delivered and see how they are appreciated.... Spoonville looks fun... I'm sure you will take a spoon next time you go that way.... Haha with the extra block... you could always go for a second quilt????
    Hugz

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  5. A lovely post Sue - such beautiful scenery where you live. Love the spoonville & saw them on Instagram. Gosh they must just love it when you come to the oncology ward to donate such a big pile of quilts - how special. I love Kevin the Koala - its so cute. Have a great day Sue - wish we had some warmer temps here ...mind you I will be complaining about the heat soon enough!!!

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  6. Hi Sue. You did have a lovely walk. Geelong has a great waterfront. I am sure the quilt delivery will bring comfort. Love your blocks and the koalas are so cute! Hope you are keeping well xxx

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  7. Looks like a lovely day out your way!
    so nice to meet some recipients of the quilts you clever ladies make.
    Love your Koala quilt, it is so sweet!loving the flying geese and your latest block is fantastic. Such little piecing!!

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  8. Great effort with the quilts.
    That pile of books looks enticing - I've not read any of those authors.
    ( report back when read please )
    Have you read the other Jennifer Chiaverini books? There are 6 or 8 of them.

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  9. This sounds like a lovely and relaxed day. The photos are beautiful! Your quilt donation is lovely.

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  10. Another newsy post. Spoonville is very hard case! Love how your Koalas are looking - was it too fiddly adding bits of batting to the sashings?

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  11. A nice, newsy post. Spoonville certainly makes you smile. I remember seeing that fountain when we visited Geelong way back in 2004. Enjoy all your books. As always your stitchery look# great. I’m glad you have a lady koala.

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