Beautiful day

The supervisor and I have been out for a walk,

"Of course I am ready to go!!! I have been waiting hours for you!!!"

windy but sunshiny day....

it seems to be fabulous fungus time of the year again

this looks more like the tree is leaking something strange

love the reflections in the windows of a house at the end of the road

Yesterday hubby and I went to several op shops looking for golf balls...I found a lovely cut glass candle holder, which is now a pincushion to add to my pincushion family!

and last night when the football was on...(turns out it is  a great motivator the football!! lol!!)  I made a start on the next row of the Christmas row by row challenge that is happening with the Seachange group...I am several months behind so decided to combine two months by doing baubles and Santa in the same row! Hope to get back and finish it today...then I have to work on angels.

Lots to catch up with! 

Happy sewing.

What a

wet Friday today has been!! We have had rain on and off all day, sometimes quite heavy rain!! So nice to be inside sewing and just watch out the window!!

miserable looking day!!

But  I am happy sewing away....

watching/listening to Love Actually....

Love Rowan Atkinson gift wrapping!!

I knew there was a good reason for having the island bench!!! Perfect for putting the layers of the quilt together!!! Just the right height so I am not bending!! Now for some quilting inspiration!!

In the meantime I have succumbed, and finished off a pin cushion...then I found some left  over squares, so what was I to do????

Happy sewing.

FNWF results

I am very happy with what I  managed to sew last night....I did stay up late, but then I was home alone so it didn't matter....great to just potter along and have half an eye on the tv as well...I have to say that by midnight I was past my use by date!!!

the two hexagon blocks are done....I decided to leave the fabrics as they were....I like bright!!! I did have problems getting the centre to sit flat, but will give it a press today and see how it goes.

The binding is made and machine sewn onto the disappearing four patch, just needs the hand sewing now.....the supervisor needs to rest he has had a busy evening!! Lol!!

I had two pin incushions that needed stuffing, so that is done, the hand sewing and button attaching completed these will go to the stall at the Seachange Quilters quilt show in March.

and the applique pieces are all ironed onto the secret project. ..now for some free range sewing to attach them all.

I had a very productive night last night,bit tired this morning but not to worry....you can go over to Cheryll's place to see the other amazing creations that are happening.

Happy sewing.

A finish

After two days of sitting in a cool room (yay) and stitching away the quilt is finished....I finished the binding and checked it all only to find my stitches had come through on the front in one area, so some unsewing had to be done and then re sewed!! But all is good

Eve had a lovely Christmas tree here, with beautiful traditional decoration

looks amazing doesn't it!!

While watching a marathon session of A Touch of Frost.....(better than being out in the heat!!! ) I have also stitched together another two pin cushions

blogger wants to show you them on their sides!! Will need their stuffing when I get back home.

I am looking forward to the cool change today...hopefully it comes through without causing too much damage. 

Happy sewin ft. 

Today...

I had a lovely lunch out with the St Leonards sewing and knitting girls....there was much talk and laughter and eating of wonderful food...no photo because I forgot!!  But the lovely Kathy gave us all a surprise present..

a wonderful pin cushion with a little thread catcher bag underneath..

how clever is that???

little pin cushions have been appearing at home!!! Some still need buttons...amazing how they are made the same but come out different sizes...must depend on how much stuffing I get in there!! Lol!!

Happy sewing.

FNWF and the Perfectly Pleasing Pincushion Parade

Last night I worked on sewing on the binding on the Aussie hero quilt and have one and a tiny bit of a side to go!

hope to get it finished today...

I am also linking up with Ida who is having her Perfectly Pleasing Pincushion Parade..and as I am a lover of pincushions was immediate off to have a look!!

Here are all my pincushions together

My favourites here are one sent by the lovely Marina...I still have pincushion envy re her collection.....lol!!

the front...

the back.....

and this one I made, it is a bit wonky but I love it! The pattern was from Red Brolly....

Why don't you wander over to Ida's and have a look at her linky party, there are some beautiful pin cushions on display

Enjoy the pincushions

Happy sewing.

Hello....

...hasn't it been a beautiful day today...some sunshine, lovely sunrise, well I think it was lovely I  missed it!! lol!! Was just a little too late!! But it is still beautiful!

 I had a very enjoyable morning sewing with the local ladies, then wandered home and had lunch in the sun on the back deck...then got down to the serious stuff of sewing!!

I made this laundry bag to go with the Aussie Hero quilt I am making.

I had a play with some felt this afternoon too and made a little pincushion......can't decide if it looks like a flower or octopus!!! Might need some green leaves!! Lol!! 

Happy sewing.

Day of fun.....super photo heavy

We  had a busy day yesterday, lots of stitching, chatting, eating and of course some sewing

heading off for a morning walk....

love this row of trees.....

searching for beach glass heading home.....

my first block of the day.....Gentleman's Fancy.....for Sylvia's Bridal Sampler.....

Tracee finished a BOTM

Marg busy working on her stitchery....for her Paradise of Birds quilt....

Shez busy with her wool work.....

busy beavers.....

me trying to get my Dutchmans Puzzle to work...it was a challenge!!! Still is a challenge!!

see what I mean??? Centre fits together quite well, but the sides are so wonky...this one needs to be revisited....

Marg's beautiful block......aren't the colours lovely?

Tracee finished two blocks of her BOTM....very nice!!

Shez is making great progress....

next finished block.....Gulf Star.....

...managed a Log Cabin....

we had dinner at the local Italian restaurant and had really nice food....

still working away....

and late at night guess who is working away at the pin cushion caddy...the challenge is on!!

..at stumps the girls were about here......

lets see what happens tomorrow......

Happy sewing.