Catching up once again!

The days are zipping by here, we had hubbies birthday gathering on Saturday so last week was lots of shopping and preparing food, Jenny was super busy creating her NZ special salads, I had planned to take lots of photos but didn't!! Was just too busy, I did get one later in the afternoon

Jenny cutting brocolli for a salad

Tom and Tessa (nephew and niece)  warming up for a musical interlude

Two lovely party goers Tracee and Ondrea, they both were here with their hubbies and we got too have a little chat in between rushing around!!

various Palmer family members on Sunday morning. 

I have had some wonderful surprises...yep I am still celebrating my birthday even now!!

Ondrea gave me this beautiful ....PURPLE...(yay) table topper and a gorgeous scented candle, just love it

Jill gave me a new diary for next year..that has lots of inspiration in it!!

Jenny has been knitting in the shade on the deck

and testing the waters down at the beach, actually she cut the end off her finger while cutting onions so we thought putting it in salt water woul dbe good, and it was after the stinging stopped!!

I joined in a Christmas postcard swap hosted by Sheila and received this beautiful card from Annette, I haven't heard that my card has arrived with her yet.

I also received a beautiful card, pattern and Xmas decoration from Michelle...thank you Michelle, it is beautiful.

Roght, Jenny and I are off to explore the antique centre on the Bellarine Highway today, then heading for Queenscliff for a wander.

I have been doing some clamshell sewing, slowly getting towards a complete rectangle shape.

Happy sewing.

Hexies and applique

I have been out and about this week with sewing days at Port Arlington, Barwon  Heads and here in St Leonards..my grab and go projects are still the hexie quilt and the applique wall hanging, Minerva pattern by Irene Blanck.

the hexie quilt probably looks the same each photo but I have added some black flowers and some single black  hexies to fill gaps.Have decided to add another row of hexies on the bottom, it is either that or unpick the black hexies on the outer edge, not something I am keen to do!!

I have also made progress on Minerva although again it is hard to see, most of the side stems are sewn down and several of the small circles. Now I need to sew down the central green stem, then on to the leaves!!

Jill has made amazing progress with her quilt

I didn't take a very good photo I am sorry but all the floating squares are on and two sides have their vine and leaves borders. Such a beautiful quilt!

Well I am off to pack some fabric and my machine, I am off on a retreat for a few days with some of the Bellarine Quilters girls.

Happy sewing.

Wednesday wanderings

This was the view along the beach this morning,such a beautiful calm morning.....the ripple in the water was this dog 

having wonderful fun swimming out to retrieve a ball......I went off to sewing at the local community space and we had a bit of amazing show and tell.

Jill has finished her applique blocks...these are just beautiful..

aren't they amazing, she does the most beautiful applique!!

Then Kath finished her last block on the quilt she is making

and laid it all out for us to see...isn't that beautiful!!This is the first quilt Kath has made!! Some hand sewing and some machine...

This afternoon we went into Geelong to the movies and saw The Hunt for the Wilderpeople!! I loved it and yes I know I am a Kiwi and there for biased, but David enjoyed it too, there was a grand total of 10 people at the 1.30pm showing and we all laughed and cried and enjoyed ourselves!! We all came out smiling so that says something!! I recommend anyone going to see it!!

This was the sea and sky just as we got home...so peaceful and lovely colours.

I have finished the applique flower and reverse applique on the label...had to do the flower twice and this is how it is staying, just needs it's yellow centre and then I can do the outer circle. A job for tomorrow!!

I have one more KOGO blanket to make, have pinned the squares together now I need to sew them! Is good to do in the evenings.

I had better go and get some dinner organised!! Although I must confess I am onto my second G & T and am not really bothered anymore!! Lol!!

Happy sewing.