Allison Bits & Bobbins

Jane Stickle...... my hero!!

2011-01-29T17:47:00.000-08:00

I had my Dear Jane moment, this morning! I was making block J6, when I sat and thought for a moment!

Jane Stickle had no rotary cutter, no printed instructions, no sewing machine!

This block is 4.5" in her quilt, it is hand sewn and has 25 pieces in it!

Wow, what talent and Patience she must of had!

JANE STICKLE YOU ARE MY HERO!

A Dr Seuss Christmas!

2011-01-02T22:18:00.000-08:00

For my three (3) nieces Christmas present I have made them Dr Seuss Library Bag. The front panel is a stitchery I drawn up for the boys Dr Seuss books, then brought some great Dr Seuss fabric for the back & handles, teamed up with some other bright fabric, I am rather happy with the result!

What do you think?

Shh! They won't be receiving them until next week!

Dear Jane ~ The journey has begun!

2011-01-02T22:10:00.000-08:00

Today I completed the first four (4) blocks of the 169 square blocks! I am starting with the easy one and have a folder to put them all in!

Now all I need to do is 3 or 4 blocks every week to reach my goal of completion at the end of the year!

My Dear Jane Adventure Begins

2010-12-28T20:23:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends!

Sorry for the long gap between post, but life gets in the way, my blog give away went to Beccy in the UK, I sent her a fat 1/4, and some buttons & ribbons. Thank you for your wonderful photo, true inspirations!

Well for my birthday I got the Dear Jane Quilt, book, CD ROM & badge, so now the journey can begin!

Tomorrow I am heading off to marally craft to get some fabric at there 30% off sale, and whilst my VIP card is still in date. I am thinking pinks, apricots, browns & creams, for my quilt.

I turn 40 in November, and would like to have it finished by then. Wish me luck and check in to see where I am up to with it, I am hoping to publish my progress every week!

I hope Christmas was wonderful & you all have a great New Year.

Big Hugs from the rain soaked Central West, of NSW

Latest Project! Chalkboard Clip boards.

2010-09-05T01:53:00.000-07:00

These are my lastest adictive projects, I found them on Little Birdie Secrets, they were using scrapping cards, where as I used fabric! One is for my Dad to use for his puzzles, one for my neice (the Pink One) and the other two are for my boys for travelling. The little bags have chalk, pens & a duster in them. All the kids are going to get them for Christmas this year!

My Favorite Things ~ Block 10

2010-09-05T01:42:00.000-07:00

My Favorite Things Block 10, well this onis for my boys, as you will see.

Block 10 link

Next month I am going to put up a stitchery that is a bit different from these ones, but some thing I love to do!

If you send me a picture of how you used the stitcheries, I will go into the draw for a bag of sewing goodies! Send all pictures to rodgersfamily1@bigpond.com, to go into the draw, I will be drawing it on the 20th September 2010. I would love to see how the patterns are being used.

My Favorite Things Block 9

2010-08-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the missed month but sometimes life gets in the way. We have not had a weekend at home for over a month, children's sport, family commitments, you know the drill, but we are back!

Some here is Block No.9, garden & flowers, I love both!

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY+FAV+THINGS+BLK+9.pdf?gda=7U8DJUoAAADN7gMltVQ4pIX-BlWfbI5BCuMwlGWCFHZoIapbxN_RLp4I3ZyZ7YynVTrmMoLJMY23F4vU795Khrh5hLpl2sRQ_e3Wg0GnqfdKOwDqUih1tA (hopefully this will work)

Enjoy.

PSST!!!!! Look out for a special prize giveaway after the posting of Block 10.

Sewing Caddy!!

2010-07-06T02:16:00.000-07:00

I came across this tutorial whilst BLOG SURFING at http://ginabeanhandmade.blogspot.com/. It is ver cute and easy to make give one a go, even better go have a look at her blog.

Craft Forum ~ Designer Swap ~ Part 2

2010-07-05T04:17:00.000-07:00

This is the table runner I made for Kim in the Designer Swap on http://forum.craftmagazines.com.au/. The Stitchery is from "Miss Milly Flower Patch" book by Bronwyn Hayes. I fell in love with the Fabric and made some matching coasters.

It was hard to part with.

(sorry its in 2 parts but I couldn't get a photo with the stitcheries in it any other way)

Craft Forum ~ Designer Swap.

2010-07-02T15:12:00.000-07:00

On the wonderful craft forum we had a "Designer Swap", the patterns had to come from either Leanne Beasley & Bronwyn Hayes. Both are talented designers, and are worth having a look at. I chose Bronwyn Hayes as I had a book I patterns I got when I was in Adelaide this time last year, that I was keen to use. I can't show you a picture of what I made just yet as Kim, is waiting for it to arrive in the post, but I am very proud of it.

Missnance (Gail) from http://missnance.blogspot.com/ made me this beautiful bag it has stitcheries on it and is full of pockets. The colours are great for these cold and dreary days! I cannot thank her enough for it, I LOVE IT!!!!

My favourite Things BOM Block 8

2010-07-02T14:57:00.001-07:00

This months block is that of HOME, I wish my house looked like this one, and was somewhere in rural France or Italy, but my house is just an old Police Station in rural NSW, Australia.

I hope you are enjoying and using these patterns, a few have ask about a final product that is made out of them, but unfortunately or fortunately, I am sewing as we go along as well. I have used the blocks for the stitcheries on gifts, so I am hoping you can just keep them in a file somewhere and use them as you like, there is no copyright on them so go crazy, please send me any photos of what you have made out of them. I will be posting some mandala in the next few weeks, I hope you enjoy them, I really love sewing them in varigated thread.

Here is the link to this months block:

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY%20FAV%20THINGS%20BLK%208.pdf?hl=en&gsc=qu6Y2QsAAACeDRFQO_DrT6kAzVC1p2kR

My Favourite Things Block 7

2010-06-01T14:11:00.000-07:00

After all the trouble last month I hope this link works, I have also updated to Block 5 & 6, so now it might work.

This months block is pretty straight forward! I love my family, and extended family.

I hope you enjoy this block!

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY%20FAV%20THINGS%20BLK%207.pdf?hl=en&gsc=6JyBUQsAAAAqqe2R4inEgPvHjSZsXNNi

My Favorite Things ~ Stitchery Block of the Month 5 & 6

2010-05-03T03:13:00.000-07:00

A few have asked for a idea of the finished puduct, well the truth to be know I haven't got one get, but I will get there just treat it a a mystery!

Well here's the next to to keep you going, dog kennel, I love my puppy, she was brought for me just after my grandfather died so she is extra special. Live, Life, Love a motto to live by!

Any who here they are!

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY%20FAV%20THINGS%20BLK%205%206.pdf?hl=en&gsc=6JyBUQsAAAAqqe2R4inEgPvHjSZsXNNi

Block of the Month ~ Block 4

2010-04-06T04:16:00.000-07:00

Block 4 shows my love of gardening and of course pretty things.

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY%20FAV%20THINGS%20BLK%204.pdf?gsc=uhssYgsAAAAxyiDI_CTqqFH0cPxWUD7l

My Favorite Things BOM ! Blocks 2 & 3

2010-03-01T00:19:00.000-08:00

These 2 Blocks represent my love of gardening! I hope you like them!

A few have ask asked about sizes of the finished blocks, I am still playing with the final product, but I am currently leaning towards a bag! I'll let you know when I have the final layout done!

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Heres the link:

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY%20FAV%20THINGS%20BLK%202%203.pdf?gsc=KKlGnAsAAABL9aSPfMKN4VkoT3DiN24d

Block 1 ~ My Favourite Things ~ B.O.M.

2010-02-17T01:00:00.000-08:00

This is the first of a series of ten redwork stitcheries.

The theme is My Favourite Things.

This first block shows the things I love in my life, the garden, sewing, music, cooking, and a cup of tea with loved.

Each block will show a little bit of me.

The patterns aren't flashy, but they are there for you to play with and use, and please bear with me as I learn more about making patterns, and publishing them.

This is the link to Block 1.

http://bucknchooky.googlegroups.com/web/MY%20FAV%20THINGS%20BLK%201.pdf

On Top of the World, Looking down on Creation

2010-02-08T01:43:00.000-08:00

There is only one wish on my mind

When this day is through I hope that I will find

That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me

All I need will be mine if you are here

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation

And the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around

Your love's put me at the top of the world

R Carpenter.

Mt Canobolas ~ Feb. 2010

Whats happening with my BOM

2010-02-08T01:35:00.001-08:00

"A few of my favourite Things" BOM, is well underway, I have the stitcheries done, now I have to put the block together, then I'll be ready to go, hopefully before the end of the month.

Here is a sneak preview of the stitcheries!

Basket of Goodies!

2010-02-08T01:30:00.000-08:00

Heres some great fabric I've collected and been given lately. Now just to start the projects!

And some beautiful new books full of great project!

A stitchers dirty little secret!

2010-02-08T01:25:00.000-08:00

Come on Girls.

Let take pride in the dirty secret that lies behind the beauty!

Lets see the backs of those panels, they can't be any worse then mine!

Even out of focus it looks bad!

Disco Stu

2010-02-08T01:22:00.000-08:00

This is our new chicken/rooster, the boys named him "Disco Stu", my husband and a few of his friend then dyed he green, why, I don't know!

BOM Project planning

2010-01-12T23:47:00.000-08:00

Ok, today I had to suffer (ha ha) through a visit to Marally Craft (http://www.marallycraft.com.au). I picked out some lovely fabric to base my BOM around and got a shiny new art book.

So now to put my thoughts and sketches together, and put some instructions to it all.

Here's a sneek peak at the fabric, isn't it pretty.

Aren't I spoilt!

2010-01-12T23:42:00.000-08:00

Aren't I spoilt! I received a pretty stitchery bookmark, from the wonderful Ondrea for the craft forum, in th bookmark swap, she was very paitent with we as I posted mine late!

Thank you it is so me!

Watch this Space

2010-01-11T01:17:00.000-08:00

My New Years Challenge for 2010, is to post a by month pattern on this blog, its still in the process of being put together but I can tell you, it'll be pretty, have a garden theme and invove stitchery and buttons!

WATCH THIS SPACE

Going Green & Peak Oil

2010-01-10T23:51:00.000-08:00

Lately I've been reading up on Peak oil and climate warming, and although we are fairly green here we are going to try harder, have a look at the blog I follow about going green etc, great reading!

Meeting Miss~nance (Gail)

2010-01-10T23:48:00.001-08:00

Recently I met up with one of my wonderful Forum Friends Gail, we chatted over coffee and had a ball, I'm looking forward to next time we met!

Toy Soc. Christmas Drop 2009

2009-12-19T02:34:00.000-08:00

The boys and I have been busy doing Christmas Drops all over the Central West. They are having a Ball, and really getting into the Christmas Spirit, of it all, handmade toys for other kids!

The Hay Plains

2009-08-12T04:43:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share this picture with you. This is what we saw as we crossed the border in SA after many hours driving along the flat, flat, long, flat, dry, flat Hay Plains!

Twas the night before Christmas

2009-08-12T04:34:00.000-07:00

Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the house…..
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse….

Except over at "Hugs from Helen" there is a beautiful giveaway, of a christmas 7 part block of the month.

Hop over and have a look!

I've been away for a holiday!

2009-08-12T04:21:00.000-07:00

Gee, it's been awhile since my last lot of blogging. We had a family holiday to Adelaide! What a wonderful town, so pretty, and clean. We went and watch the BMX World Champs! The racing was fast and furious!

The best thing about the trip was spending the day with the girls from Adelaide, that are in the craft group. I don't often get girly days, so this was splended! We all chat like we would if we meet every week!

A big thank you to Mrs Moo for opening her house to us all, I hope to see everyone in January!

Paper Bag Swap - Post No.2

2009-08-12T04:17:00.000-07:00

Here's the Bag that Gail sent me in "Missymacks" Paper Bag Swap.

I sent Gail this matching set of cushions.

Paper Bag Swap!!!

2009-06-21T19:48:00.000-07:00

Well, it is now all said and done, I love the bag the Gail sent me and I must admit that I did enjoy making the pillows I made for her. I would love to post pictures of these but the camera and the computer are having a domestic at the moment and simply won't talk to each other, but I am sure Gail wouldn't mind if you popped over to her blog (http://missnance.blogspot.com/)
for a look!

Thanks to Missymack for organising this swap!

Paper Bag Swap

2009-05-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

Well, my swap bag has returned from its trip to Gails house, Oh I wonder whats inside?????

(I won't open it until Mine arrives there)

I posted Gails back to her today, Hopefully she'll get it ASAP! I hope you like it/them ;).

Paper Bag Swap - Missymack

2009-05-15T22:07:00.000-07:00

Missymack is currently running a paperbag swap which finishes on the 31st May. I am nearly finished my item and will hopefully finish & post it off next week.

Pop over to her blog, and check it out!

Here is a sneak peak at what I am making.

Breast of Friends

2009-05-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

These are 2 of my blocks, I have converted a lot of them to stitchery as I can not do applicate on the run. I hope you like them!

New Project - Dr Seuss

2009-05-15T19:05:00.000-07:00

This is my new project, it's a Dr Seuss quilt for my youngest son's bedroom.

(Dr Seuss got him into and improved his reading).

Mum is going to paint some canvases to match the quilt I am making.

It will be bright and colourful when finish, but for now have to get about 15 stitcheries done, stay posted and watch this quilt develop!

Mystery Block of the Month.

2009-05-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

I chose yellow & white as my colours for this swap, so I will end up with a cheerful quilt. This is my first block that Willgoer made for me, aren't the colours beautiful.

Hello, old friends, it's been awhile!

2009-05-15T18:58:00.000-07:00

Hello, old friends, it's been awhile! I have been away, and busy getting my wonderful old house ready for sale. But I thought I should update my blog to let you know I haven't forgotten you all.

Today is wet & cold in the Central West, so I get a day, inside and full of sewing. I am intending (notice intending not confirming) on completing a few outstanding projects. The following are on my to do list.

2009 Stitchery block swap

Mystery BOM

Paper bag swap.

Fingers crosses I don't get sidetracked.

ANZAC Day 2009

2009-04-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

I love ANZAC Day, the melancholy of it and the march, I have even been to the Dawn service in Canberra and attended to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Day.

My grandfather fought over New Guinea in WWII and due to illness died when I was only 7 or 8 years old. I can remember him on one of those Bamboo sick bed in his lounge room or on the verandah at their home in Cowra, NSW.

Anyway I use to march his medals in Yass, NSW, up until I was pregnant with my oldest son.

He (my eldest) now marches these medals every year. It feels my heart with love and pride as not only does he want to march and with these medals, but each year he also asks questions about a man he never knew but who is apart of mine and his grandmothers lives and memories, and about the life these soldiers had, going blindly into war, without the knowledge and TV coverage we have day.

Missy Mack's Paper Bag Swap

2009-04-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

I have been a little slack with this, most because I am packing up things to get ready to sell and move, Yeah :(. And I have have sinus, you know to sort where you can't look down, you feel like your head is full of rocks.

Well anyway that is my project today and tomorrow, I know roughly what I am doing so it should be fun.

I also got some fabric yesterday, to match my "Me Quilt" and I am going to make some pillowcases to match.

Have a great day everyone! Happy sewing!

Tozz's Corner Giveaway

2009-04-14T16:32:00.001-07:00

Duck over to Vicki's blog and have a look at her wonderful work.

There is a free cute bird pattern at the moment, and be sure to enter her 100th post giveaway.

Well done Vicki!

Just click on the button on the right, to go directly to her site.

Woo! Hoo! Wine O'clock!

2009-04-10T00:28:00.000-07:00

It may still look like chaos to you, but after 5 garbage bags of rubish, and 3 hours of work. I now have a box of UFO, box of fabric, rulers all in one place and I can see my desk.

The kids on the other did not clean their side of the room thus letting to side down.

Oh now I can spend Easter long weekend sewing in peace and quiet! (well inbetween the requests for food, breaking up fights, and listening to Hubby's yet another story).

Well at least it's clean and neat and it will be a pleasure to sew in there when I get a chance to.

Now for a glass of wine and to sit back and relax........

Oh damm time to go and get dinner, can someone tell me when MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! time begins!

Oh! My goodness Friday!

2009-04-10T00:20:00.000-07:00

Oh! My goodness Friday!

Today is good friday and I'm taking on the task of our sunroom, well at least my sewing half of it!

Wish me luck!

Paper Bag Swap - Missy Mack

2009-04-10T00:16:00.000-07:00

Missy Mack is running a paperbag swap on her blog. I drew the lovely Gail and in previous post you can see what lovely delights I sent her.

This is what she sent me to make something, beautiful & wonderful for her.

Let the thinking begin!

Journal Swap

2009-04-10T00:11:00.000-07:00

In the Craft Forum, we had a journal cover swap. I draw DOMAC who had not ever swapped before so I wanted to do something extra special. I naturally, with my leanings to pink, made her a pink book with a matching pen & bag.

Donna made me a folder with lots of pockets, and a book inside.

Toy Society Drop

2009-03-25T02:28:00.000-07:00

On the 24th of March, my son had a Doctors appointment in Canberra, so that was decided to be the place of my first "http://thetoysociety.blogspot.com" drop.

My son helped me with the drop, and the excitment, and joy in his eyes when we made the drop was wonderful.

The drop was made on the 24 March at 9am, in Wakefield Ave Park, Anislie, ACT.

I hope whoever found "Hoot" gets as much joy and love from him as we did making him & doing the drop.

Missy Mack's Paper bag swap

2009-03-25T02:13:00.000-07:00

I drew Gail for this swap, we seem to have similar tastes, so this should be fun!

Lots of girls things went into my paperbag, rose fabric, ric rac, lace, charms, lacework hearts, and threads.

Caring Heart!

2009-03-25T02:08:00.000-07:00

The craft forum members sent me a pack of caring hearts last year when my Granfather died, not sure what to do with them, but knowing I wanted something I could use and remember my wonderful friends with, I decided to make this bag, the pockets on the inside are made of the hearts to.

Peter's 40th

2009-03-11T00:14:00.000-07:00

Yes, he didn't have any idea, after all that worry and stress.

It was a great night catching up with people we haven't seen for a long time. The watermelon with sparklers for his birthday cake went down a treat with the kids.

The photo is of Peter and our youngest Aaron, and yes they have alfoil on there heads, the kids were playing aliens, so one of the dad's made foil anti-alien helmets for them out of foil, with glo sticks for anti-alien swords.

Monthly Charm Lotto

2009-03-11T00:07:00.000-07:00

I won, I won, I won!

On the craft forum I won the February Monthly Charm Lotto, the theme for the month was Leaves.

I received 11 enevlopes over three days filled with fabric. The funny thing was the first enevlope to arrive was the charm squares that I entered.

I'm not sure what to do with them yet, but I'm thinking of bordering each square in one of two different fabrics, and making a large picnic blanket out of them.

Or I might change my mind and do something else, it's just fun laying them all out.

Congrats, Sam on 50 posts!!!!

2009-03-10T23:33:00.000-07:00

Over at http://missymack.blogspot.com/ Sam is having a giveaway to celebrate her 50th post! You go girl!

Sam is also running a paperbag bag swap, so go over there and have a look at her blog!

Me Quilt!

2009-02-14T18:38:00.000-08:00

This is the "Double Irish Chain" quilt I started at my first ever quilting class.

The class wasn't that great, the women were clicky and one of the teachers thought it better to just do it for you instead of actually teaching, but the other teacher owns one of the local craft shop, and has become a friend and a wealth of information, she even got me through the paper pieced "Wild Block" for a forum swap.

This quilt I call my "Me Quilt" as it is for our bed, I am making pillow cases to match and I hope to get it bound in the next 2 weeks, before we have visitor.

Breast of Friends

2009-02-07T21:45:00.000-08:00

This is the start of my collection for the "Breast of friends" Block of the Month through "Homespun" magazine.

There is a forum for the BOM just go to http://www.completecraft.com.au/forums_craft

And some of the girls have done the first two already, and they all look wonderful, in the different colours.

Think PINK!

2009-02-07T21:41:00.000-08:00

In the heat of the last few weeks, I have been playing with some idea, for some little bag, pin cushions, & have filled a sketch book full of ideas & patterns. This is the start of a stitchery that I was going to make into a dolls blanket for my neice. But as I sew lots of other uses for it are coming to mind.

Stitchery Block Monthly Swap

2009-01-25T18:09:00.000-08:00

I have finish the top for this quilt. I am yet to back & bind it but I thought I would share it with you. The top right 2 blocks are test block I made so mine ended up being 4 block by 4 blocks, as a mystery person must have sent me two blocks.

As soon as the fire ban lifts then I am burning the "squaredance" pattern, and I'll post pictures here so we can all enjoy it.

I would like to thank everyone that sent me a block, I have learnt alot about sewing, colours & stitching in doing this swap and everyones hard work show in the almost finished product, It is a quilt I will treasure forever.

Thank you

Christmas Advent Swap 2008

2009-01-06T15:41:00.000-08:00

I would like to Thank to Deb (Shopperdeb) for making my December wonderful, the boys and I would eat breakfast every morning then sit around and open that days present and then on Christmas day I opened a beautiful Wall hanging which is now in my lounge room on the back of the piano chair.

Thanks for all the time and effort that went into this swap, Deb.

Also thank you to Lynette for organising it.

Family Christmas

2009-01-06T14:54:00.000-08:00

This is a photo of the kids and there cousins who had a lovely time catching up together over Christmas. It's wonderful to see all the different ages playing together happily.

Happy New Year

2009-01-06T14:48:00.000-08:00

Well I hope everyone survived the Christmas Crazy, and is ready to start the New Year refreshed.

I am on leave from work for another couple of weeks, its nice to have time at home with the boys, just doing what we like when we like. We have had a steady stream of visitors, which is hard at times but it is lovely to catch up with old friends and family.

I main problem with visitors is that I've had to cancel my visit to Voni, for shopping & coffee and cake, but I will try to sneak down very soon, I was really looking forward to it.

I hope everyone has a happy, productive and fulfilling 2009, and I look forward to hearing about what everyone is up to on the forum for the year ahead.

Its beginning to Look alot like Christmas!

2008-12-01T00:06:00.001-08:00

Well the 1st of December is here, to Tree is up, the red and green deco's are every where, candy canes are out on the table and I opened my first advent swap gift, a lovely fabric covered notebook.

BUT GUESS WHAT!

The panic has also arrived, I haven't finished shopping, the chrissy cards aren't done & I haven't ordered the Turkey/Hams.

Okay, calming down, a glass of wine and some wonderfully organised list, makes it look like I'm organised.
I'll cook, sew & make the most of the time left, even if theres not much of it.

Bring on the 25th of December and all the choas that goes with it.

On the first day of christmas, my true love gave to me.

A mild case of an - xie - ty.

On the second day of christmas my true love gave to me.

A case of clean skin wine.

On the third day of christmas my true love gave to me.

A shoot of Val-i-um

You get to idea, no PANIC, here.

Mug Bag Swap

2008-11-30T23:53:00.000-08:00

After getting off to a slow start I finally got Kimba's mug bag done. Kimba also sent me the wounderful blue bag filled with goodies.

Proud Mum

2008-11-30T23:49:00.000-08:00

My son Aaron made this bag as a Thank You/Swap item with Barb from the craft group as she was kind enough to send him some fabric for a yo-yo quilt he is making. I am very proud not just of his skill but of his thoughtfullness.

Cottons all over the place

2008-11-22T21:46:00.000-08:00

I was complaining to my husband that I had nowhere to store my DMC threads. So when he came back from town he had brought me a soft plastics fishing lure case. It works perfectly, they are all sorted into colour groups with a big pocket on the back to hold projects.

All we have to do at times is think outside the square, and goods thing happen.

Snow in November

2008-11-22T21:43:00.000-08:00

Today we woke up to white stuff everywhere. It's been a good excuse to stay inside and sew.

Baskets, Baskets, and more Baskets

2008-11-22T21:36:00.000-08:00

Hi, my name is Allison, and I'm a fabric basket addict.

I have just gotten back from my FBA (fabric baskets Annon) meeting, but I don't think it's working.

Stitchery Swap

2008-11-22T21:31:00.000-08:00

How beautiful is this framed stitchery.

Barb painted the frame to match the stitchery, Thank you Barb I love it. You are very talented.

Spring Swap

2008-11-22T21:25:00.000-08:00

This is what Joma (Dianne) sent me in the spring swap, note the cute butterflies and stitchery. Thank you I love it, it will be coming with me everywhere this Spring. I sent Joma a block keeper but as I was so far behind I didn't take a photo, onve again.

2008 Stitchery Swap

2008-10-16T01:24:00.000-07:00

These are my blocks that I have received for the 2008 Stitchery Swap. The colours are blue & red, this is going to be a very bright quilt. I only have 4 or 5 blocks to go, then no more squaredance block, Yeah!.

Sampler Swap

2008-10-16T01:19:00.000-07:00

Sampler Swap squares that I have recieved already. I am loving this swap, and how its challenging me, I am now really enjoying peicing.

The colours I asked for were anything out of your stash, but the girls know me so well & know I love PINK, that so far the squares are all pink, I can't wait to put this one together. I love it already.

2008-10-16T01:16:00.000-07:00

A Table runnee & beautiful bookmark is what Papllion sent me in the July Chrissy Swap.

Tiny Things Swap

2008-10-16T01:11:00.000-07:00

Linda sent me this wonderful scissor case for the Tiny Swap.

Capt. BMX

2008-10-16T00:53:00.000-07:00

Captain BMX, he's everywhere!

This is the Capt. Bmx outfit, I made for my son to be the masot for our BMX club.

A flower for Vicki

2008-09-02T02:55:00.000-07:00

This is for Vicki, it's not a daffidil but a sunflower my 6 old son grow last year. It was 40cm across. I hope this cheers you up.

Vicki is the backbone ofthe craft group, organising swap, finding lost members, and getting rid of all that nasty spam. She is like a favorite Aunty, a old friend from school, or a foster mum.

Not craft but Bella Baby

2008-09-02T02:52:00.000-07:00

This is the new addition to our house.

"BELLA"

Sampler Swap

2008-09-02T02:49:00.000-07:00

Here is my first square for the sampler swap. I am getting better. It has been a great learning curve doing these type of swaps, and the girls are all so encourging.

Nan's 80th Birthday Memory Quilt

2008-09-02T02:43:00.000-07:00

I made this memory quilt for my Nan's 80th birthday, Nan has dementia, so I thought the photo's would be good for her.

There is photo's on it of my Grandfather "Dusty" with my kids, which makes this quilt extra special as he passed away a week after I gave it to her, but he saw it at loved it. It was the only present that she got that she remembered who gave it to her.

A thank you to Allie from Hazel's at Millthorpe for doing a great quilting job on it and in only a week.

Robots

2008-09-02T02:38:00.000-07:00

The boys & I found these on a blog site, so one day last holidays we sat down and made them. The good thing is that the Boys 6 & 9 could do them by themselves, press studs for eyes, and made out of felt, to played with them for days and now they sit proudly on their "special shelf".

sally's bag

2008-09-02T02:31:00.000-07:00

Sally is the first friend I made when we moved here, she is very outgoing and always great to see her and her 3 boys. I made this bag out of a pattern jorja sent me from the craft forum. It is a pattern by Kate Sykes & Suzie McDonald of Renmark craft Corner.

These are a few of my Favorite Things Swap.

2008-06-30T23:47:00.000-07:00

Geniene sent my a wonderful Irish blessing set for this swap. I love the fabric. The wall hanging is in my Dinning room, and the cute little pillows are in the lounge.

I forget to take a photo of the cream and red Chook bag I made for Michell in this swap, I was so happy to have finished it , I wrapped it and sent it before I took a photo, anyway I hope Michell liked it.

2008-06-01T01:43:00.000-07:00

BAG SWAP - 1st JUNE 2008

A girl can never have to many bags. I sent Marg the green and dark red one and she sent me the beauitful pink one, so much work has gone into it, it should be perfect to take to the craft show in Sydney this month.

2008-06-01T01:39:00.001-07:00

Linda and I are ment to be friend as we have draw each other about 3 times in recent swaps, heres the cupcake coasters the Linda sent me in the "Cupcake Swap"

. They are complete with Cherries.

2008-06-01T01:31:00.000-07:00

Primative Swap!

This is what wonderful "Gladness" made for me in the Prim swap. Unfortunity I was a bit frizzled and didn't take a photo of what I sent to Val

2008-03-31T15:36:00.001-07:00

This is what I sent to

Lynettebrumby in the swap.

2008-03-31T15:34:00.000-07:00

Jorja a talented member of the forum, sent me this bag as part of the Shabby Chic Swap, I love it!

Woodfired Pizza Oven

2008-03-01T01:36:00.000-08:00

My husband made this Pizza Oven in our backyard. They would have to be the best pizzas we've had.

2008-03-01T01:16:00.000-08:00

I sent this bag to Linda. I designed it myself (the cups & pots were to match another fabric, which did not look right for it).

It was my first try at hand quilting, which although I am not very good, I enjoyed doing it and now my Husband is making me one.

I hope you liked it Linda.

2008-03-01T01:10:00.000-08:00

Here is what Trish J sent me for the swap, it matches my kitchen lovely.

2008-02-06T22:16:00.000-08:00

This is a quilt I made for Mum for her Carvan using only my stash, and Annie Downs "Family Gathering" pattern. Instead of applicate the pictures I did them as stitcheries. It's a bit colourful, but it matches Mum and she loves it.

2008-02-06T22:02:00.000-08:00

Here's a wall hanging.

The pattern comes from a magazine.

(I can't remember what one)

2008-02-06T21:26:00.000-08:00

Here's a wall hanging I made of our Home.

I copied the House Plans from 1925 onto some

Calico and use royal blue thread on the Stitchery.

2008-02-06T21:20:00.000-08:00

Here's my other son's "Hot Wheels" Quilt. The off centre layout and the odd square is because of the wonderful help I received from him and he helped the the cutting and layout. At 8 he was very keen to help and it was his quilt, which he loves.

2008-02-06T21:13:00.000-08:00

Here's a Lap Quilt I made for my son. It's a "Lunar Jim" Quilt.