Saturday

This morning I went into Colac to do some geocaching and to visit the quilt shop, and I didn't get bogged!!!!

It was cold at the Lake, but great to walk around. I went into town and found the quilt shop but didn't take any photos,  was too busy looking!!

Back at the retreat this was my  next project

This paper foundation block  is my  next challenge,  I will give the link to  the blog it comes from later

Sue is busy sewing her beautiful coloured squares

By 4.45 I had the Kingfisher finished!!

5pm was happy hour where we began to celcbrate Christmas in July,

There was lots of Christmas red and cheer !!

Dinner was served in the dining room, which had been beautifully decorated, we had a wonderful dinner of roast oork, turkey and potato with veges, followed by Xmas pud and custard for the others and a baked apple with currants for me.

Following that we watched LaLa Land in the in house cinema. Now I need some sleep so I have energy to sew tomorrow.

Happy sewing.

Christmas In July

Well today was the day...the 25th!! I got to open the parcel that arrived way back at the start of the month!!

feels cold enough for this today....

but it is Christmas in July hosted by the lovely Cheryll and I am extra excited as my swap partner is none other than Cheryll!!! Yay!!

lovely presents....

a beautiful hanger with little bells on one side.....

a beautiful table topper with amazing stitcheries...I think I remember seeing a hint of this one being quilted....

some extra goodies...chocolate and some Christmas gauze bags..so pretty....

a sensational wall hanging....love this Santa....

Thank you very much Cheryll.....such beautiful presents I love them all! Want to have them up now!!

These are the swaps I sent to Jan.....she isn't a fan of Northern Christmas so I tried to not go overboard...

a stitchery to hang up....

a wall hanging....

wrapped and ready to go....plus chocolates......

and a table runner 

I have really enjoyed this swap...many thanks to Cheryll for organising.

Happy sewing.

Out and about....

This morning I started emptying boxes and finding homes for things.....that lasted for about ten boxes then I had lunch and went out geocaching....with the faithful geohound!

..found a different road I hadn't explored before...

the hound checking this bushy area.....Lol!!

..we found six today so I am very happy!!!

I had a surprise parcel arrive on Thursday morning...delivered to the door...how nice not to be on a rural delivery any more.....

from the outside...

and have a look inside...my swap partner is the swap mumma herself Cheryll.....WOW!!!!  I am excited, honoured, rapt., impatient.....how do I NOT open this until July 25th???? Will have to put it in a cupboard so I am not looking at it every day!! 

this lovely book arrived today...has some great ideas in it...

but tonight is FNWF

didn't this day come around quickly??

Well I am off to get something sorted to do tonight and maybe to unpack another box or three!!

Have a great evening, you can join in with others sewing tonight,sign up over at Cheryll's!

Happy sewing.

Christmas in July

I have signed up to participate in Christmas in July hosted by the lovely Cheryll, the super swap mumma!!!

These are the suggestions to make on Cheryll's blog....

C...  Candy Cane OR Candle OR Christ (nativity)
H...  Holly OR Heart OR Helpers (Elves)
R...  Reindeer
I...    Inspirational word/s
S...  Santa OR Stocking OR Snow Flake/s
T...  Tree OR Three wise men
M... Mouse OR Mistletoe OR Mrs.Claus
A...  Angel OR Acorn
S...  Snowman OR Star

You can still join up tot his swap if you are interested...entries close tomorrow...so you need to get in quick. I am off toget some lunch and then down the road to craft group...hope the rain stays away as I am thinking of riding the bike!!

Happy sewing.

Christmas In July

We had a 'Christmasy' gathering at group last night lots of food, laughter and chatting and a little stitching....

Wednesday night gathering....

....just a little food for supper........slices, rhubarb pie, fruit mince pies, chocolate éclairs....

fruit mince scrolls, nuts, dried fruits, dip and pitta bread, somewhere there too there was zuchini slice...

Pauline and Tracee busy working.....

Helen concentrating on her stitchery and Anette......who had finished for the night....

Tania in her Christmas colours of red and green... with yummy gf chips!!

Marg and Marina....

Don't you love Marg's hat!!!!

Yours truly and Marg....another most enjoyable Wednesday evening!

Happy sewing!