Off to Tassie (photo heavy)

Yesterday we travelled on the Spirit of Tasmania from Geelong

we had a cabin so we could sleep, and had a wonderful roast dinner as the boat left

we both took seasickness pills as it was rough once we left the bay, we tried to see St Leonards as we travelled but I don't think we did

this may have been Portarlington.

We were woken at 5.45 and drove off at Devonport at about 7 am. After some getting lost (aka Tiki Tour) we found a beach to stop and have breakfast

from here we drove to Westbury because there was an Adventure Lab there 😁and it was kind of on our way.

the AL places were around these statues which were all along the main street, but the questions were usually about other things

there were lots of beautiful old buildings in this town. From here we wandered on to Campbelltown, for yes another Adventure Lab and lunch. We didn't have to hurry today as we couldn't get into our accommodation until 2pm. Campbelltown has an amazing red brick bridge

made with red bricks, that were made by convicts. There is a long line of bricks in the town footpath with the name of each convict and what the were sentenced for - often stealing and often not very much. 

There are also beautiful old buildings here and old tree remains carved with historical images.

this lady, Flora I think was her name,  had lots to do with sheep breeding in the area, I will have to look her up and find out more.

From here we wandered thru to Swansea. We have a cabin in the camping ground not far from the beach, I wandered down to have a look yesterday afternoon 

Today we have woken to sunshine and no wind.  We are heading off for a walk along the beach soon.

Happy stitching. 

FNWF

 Well my FNWF turned into FAWF (afternoon) as we went out for dinner. I felt like I was doing lots of bits and pieces but ended the afternoon with, a stew for the new parents down the road, 

backing was pieced, as was wadding

and Finns quilt top got borders, now it is ready to be sandwiched, hopefully today 😀 I might even add a few more circles, I will see. This is supposed to be hand quilted with big stitches, I haven't done that before, so we will see how it goes.

The last little bit of free range quilting has been done on the fairy quilt, now I have all the thread ends to sew in. 

I had planned to do some hand stitching when we got home but I had a soak in the bath and read a book and then went to bed, exciting bunny that I am!!

You can see what the other FNWF'ers did over here, thank you Cheryll for hosting us.

Happy stitching.

Some

 sewing progress has been made this week

This quilt was made by Heather at the Bellarine Quilters, it is now partially quilted and the binding is on, a little more free range quilting needs to happen, but the Sweet 16 has decided not to play ball and the tension has gone nuts, so I am back to the little old faithful machine.

this is the latest Aussie hero quilt that went in the mail on the 2nd. The request was for flowers and bright colours, I hope it is liked.

This week I managed to get two Anthology blocks done, still more to do 😔 but I am getting closer to the end.

I have now made a mess in the sewing room while deciding what to tackle next, sandwiching needs to be done!!

A photo of Finn, Beth sent yesterday

One I took while trying to hold him 😀 In the last few weeks Finn has moved from the 10th percentile in weight to the 50th! His Mum is doing a great job!!

I am off to do some more sewing, as it is Friday Night with Friends tonight, I signed up and then we were invited out for dinner, so my sewing might happen this afternoon.

You can sign up over Gone Stitchin' with our lovely hostess Cheryll.

Happy stitching.

So much

 for my blogging each week, 10 days have somehow disappeared since I last did a post.

Some sewing has been happening

the cropped diamonds have been slowly growing, I decided to sew the two sections i had stitched together, one is longer than the other but I will fix that as I go

another new section has been started. This is my evening hand stitching project.

The Aussie hero quilt is finished and in the mail

the next AH quilt is sandwiched and waiting quilting.

This quilt was made by Maria from the Bellarine Quilters, it has now been delivered to SJOG for the Oncology ward. Great use of shirtings. Maria is a wizz at scrappy quilts.

I called in yesterday to see Beth and Finn, he was happily sleeping

We have put in a new vege garden and planted it up, fingers crossed it grows! So far the possums have left it alone.

I went for a bike ride yesterday, it was very windy, we haven't had a howling north wind for a while, we are in for a few hot days.

Surf at St Leonards!! 😀

Finn, not sure what was happening here, just making faces I think.

Beth and Finn

Yep that woman with the camera is still here!! 😂

This morning the tide was out so not as many big waves

still nice to be out and about

Heading off home.

We are off to Melbourne this afternoon and are staying over night as I have a follow up appointment at the Royal Melbourne at 10.30 tomorrow morning. All is good, just checking.

Happy stitching.

Retreat day 3

Today was the last day and I was a bit tired. The neighbouring house, about 500m away had loud music going all night, when I say all night, it started at about 8pm and didn't stop until 8am. Most of us were really tired from lack of sleep.  Still done sewing was done 

two blocks for the challenge at Bellarine quilters,  a modern  quilt with equilateral triangles. There is a third block but my tired brain said No.

I left about 1pm and went to the Botanic Gardens at Daylesford to do an Adventure Lab. 

there was a clue behind here, thank goodness I didn't need to climb up!!

Wombat statues on Wombat Hill 

From there I drove to Ballan and got a chai and did an Adventure Lab there

old building in the main street

the Post Office

Anglican Church

This next place used to be a home, the whole wall was done in mosaic in all kinds of found things, not a lot remains now sadly

Doesn't the gate draw you inside?

                                                               Still is lovely to see.

                                                        Today I have been to see Finn

And the grand fur babies have been over for a play

I am off to take the fur babies home

Happy stitching.