Stitching away

Yesterday I signed up to do another Aussie hero quilt, the request was for deer hunting, German wire haired pointers and the roman numeral 3. This is how far I got yesterday

lots to do but off to a good start, I found the deer panel last time I was in NZ. The dog pictures are courtesy of Mr Google.

I can not remember where I found this fabric but had it earmarked for a zipper pouch, the front and back are quilted, ready to go.

Last year I watched a lot of people participating in the 365 Days of Circles, where you were to do one circle a day...I resisted until now when I found a pack 5 inch of batiks and thought well why not. I am not going to be strict about doing one a day, but it will be another hand stitching project.I will work on it when I feel like it.

I have also signed up for a BOM for next year over at Shiralee Stitches. I have had this pattern, a first by Susan at Thimble Stitch. I have  had the pattern for several months now, so have decided a BOM will motivate me to actually make it! That is the theory anyhow!!

Happy stitching.

Back home again

This has been a  busy week, Wednesday I headed up to Gisborne for a hairdressing appt and an afternoon of stitching and chatting at Donna's in her studio

In the evening when we went back to the house some locals had come for a visit

they were not bothered by us having a look at them, 

they are all regulars at Donna's.

Thursday I wandered back home and did some geocaching on the way

I discovered that Houdini flew a plane he had brought from France with him while on an entertainment tour, in Diggers Rest! The things you discover while out geocaching!!

It was a beautiful late morning

lots of cloud coming in though.

When I arrived home I found some happy mail that brought a BIG smile to my face!

A pattern from Susan at Thimble Stitch, her first! Love her Doing the Rounds quilt. You can buy this pattern from Susan.

and a beautiful fat quarter from Michelle, wonderful Aboriginal fabric, posted from Humpty Doo!! What a great place name! Thank you Michelle I love it!

Today I have been into Geelong to a birthday lunch for Linda, for her three score and ten birthday. It was at La Vista Italian restaurant, we had a wonderful meal and good time.

On the way home I looked for one geocache, it said in the note to beware of the cache guardian

I understand why now!!

Some stitching has been happening

I have one legless lady to fix up

and one armless maid!! Lucky I saw them now!

I am off to do some secret sewing.

Happy sewing and happy weekend.