Sarah's Prim Treasures

Baking.... and a gift peep

2012-01-28T13:22:00.003+11:00

Australia Day: Getting our pizza dough ready! Here is DH rolling it out:

Have you seen these Pastry Mats? Talk about FABULOUS! We love it! It is made from silicone, and it is quite large. You roll your dough out on it, biscuit dough etc and also cut your scones on it. I used to use a chopping board, but sometimes it would be too small, therefor I had to use the bench which I hated doing. Then I came across these! They were on sale a month or so before Christmas for only $20 (they were $50!!):

It also has circle measurements, and a measurement around the edges. They are easy peasy to wash too.... Just put it in the sink and wash off..... SO much easier than using the bench that's for sure!

Tonight we are off to celebrate our niece's house warming. I made her a special something:

Only a sneak peep for now.........

What's on the Gammill Friday

2012-01-27T15:26:00.003+11:00

I hope all my Aussie readers had a wonderful day yesterday. We had a nice relaxed one with a BBQ tea which was nice. I even managed to squished some sewing in, in the afternoon - more on that soon!

So, what's on the Gammill Friday?

This Stack n Slash (there are many different names for this type of quilt). The lady who has made this has made 5 of these style and they all looked SO different! The quilting is flowers and a swirl design:

Quilt Design: Faster Posies.

I have another finish! Yep! Its my 4th (actually one was a joint finish) for this month. But, I cant show you just yet as it is a gift for Saturday night. I will share on Sunday.

x Sarah

PS: Still hating blogger at the moment! GRRRR

Happy Australia Day

2012-01-26T07:48:00.000+11:00

G'day! Just thought I would pop by and say 'HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY'!

Whatever you are doing today, I hope you get the chance to have a BBQ, beer (or wine) and sit and relax with friends..... I know I will xx

Another finish

2012-01-24T17:37:00.000+11:00

It seems my latest quilt is always my favourite, and this is no exception! Introducing 'Twinkle'! This was the very first project for the Fig Club last year:

I loved it right from the start! Breakfast at Tiffany's range by Fig Tree. Such beautiful, vintage style fabrics. Joanna gets it right every time!

I need to buy some hangers so I can hang this one in my quilting room I think!

I thought I would show you the backing shot. Quilt design: Deb's Feathers:

The backing is more like a butter colour than the pic shows.

Totally love it!

Asian Leaves

2012-01-23T16:33:00.000+11:00

Remember this quilt that was on my machine which had not been started? Well, I did promise a pic of the quilting..... Here is the top:

And back:

The pattern is called Asian Leaves:

Its quite a nice pattern!

Not very happy with blogger lately. Cant seem to put a link in under any pics.... I have to drop the pic down, link what I want, then drop and drag the pic back again. Oh and my writing after a pic seems to be underlined, blue and I think linked! Driving me NUTS! Anyone else having trouble?

Garage Sale

2012-01-22T12:01:00.000+11:00

Last Sunday, we held a family Garage Sale. We were lucky enough to sell all our goods and came home with our pockets full! Dennis had recently purchased a bike, and said to me a couple of times I should too.... Hmmm.... Not sure about that BUT, a lady around the corner from us rocked up on her new bike. My Aunt and her sister went for a buzz around on it and it was decided that the 3 of us and my Aunt's neice were to purchase one! My Aunt called the shop straight away to hold them before we changed our minds! Yup, they are all the same! I picked mine up Friday from Anaconda.

It is a Fluid Expedition and usually sells for $599, but we got them on sale for only $299!

We sold our old 6 seater Outdoor Setting at the garage sale. It was a green one, to match our first home, had nice big cushions on the seats which were getting a little thin, so we looked around for some cushions which were going to cost quite abit, then we stumbled accross these at Kmart:

The chairs were only $25 each, the table was $59. All in all $209! BARGAIN!

And it fits in beautifuly with our outdoor area:

Got to be happy with that!

Placemats

2012-01-21T15:41:00.002+11:00

Here is my latest night project:

'Buttercups for Lunch' place mats! It was the second instalment for the Fig Club last year comprising of 4 place mats and a table runner. I decided to make 8 place mats instead.

Needle turn applique:

Only 4 to go then I can put them together!

Wonder what my next night stitching will be...........

What's on the Gammill Friday

2012-01-20T18:36:00.002+11:00

Friday again! Time to share what I was quilting today:

The colours are not showing up very well in this picture, they are actually purple, pink and light green! It was a very nice quilt.... Made my my boss's Mum!

Quilt design: Dragonflies.

Today I went into Launceston to pick up something for myself.... Just a quick trip, just got there in time to have lunch with Dennis, picked up my package, dropped into Pauline's then home..... after being home about 10 minutes I realised I was wearing my top inside out! How embarrassing!!!!

Quiet week

2012-01-19T17:28:00.002+11:00

There has been NO lunch dates, afternoon tea dates OR morning tea dates this past week.... Yes, I have been quiet this week..... Went back to work on Monday after 4 weeks off! I don't feel too bad actually from all the early starts. Suppose it helped by getting up early MOST of the holidays.

Lunch last week with Dennis at The Metz: Chicken Risotto.... YUMMO!

But, there has been stitching! I will get the camera out soon to share - must charge those batteries.....

Whats on the Gammill Friday

2012-01-13T20:35:00.002+11:00

Friday again, time to show 'What's on the Gammill Friday'! This lovely quilt, has been half attached for a couple of days actually (the top is on, but have yet to put the backing on ready to get going) because I have been quite busy this week getting things ready for a Garage Sale (yard sale) tomorrow. Hopefully this quilt will be my Sunday project! I will show you the quilting next week.

A gift quilt

2012-01-11T16:04:00.000+11:00

A little while ago, a lovely friend gave both Roseanne a HEAP of fabric, patterns and bits. I mean BAGS full! She used to be a quilter, but lost her mojo for quite a while and decided to give it all away. I was lucky enough to find 3 quilt tops in one of my bags full. This one was partly quilted. So, we secretly decided to un-pick it and put it together for her as a 'thankyou'!

Here it is, all finished! Made from an old range by 3 Sisters called Wuthering Heights: I quilted it using Too Many Bubbles pattern, as when she made this quilt, she had visions of circles:

I then handed it over to Roseanne who bound it! So all in all, it was a group effort. Sorry, I didn't take a pic of the label but it read : A friendship quilt, pieced by Kristy, quilted by Sarah, bound by Roseanne. Made with love.

We are glad that Kristy got a surprise! And, it matches her new decor perfectly too!

Now, the question is..... is this MY finish as I DID put label on OR is it Roseanne's finish as she did the binding?

Latest project

2012-01-10T16:46:00.002+11:00

I have started a 'night sewing project'. One I have had for quite a while! I had nothing to do for at night for a while, so got back into my Hexie sewing (which is my 'in between project'). I am up to about 85 now - pics to come!

Needle turn. Love it! Though I have not done any for quite a while it is coming along quite slowly, but once I get back in the swing of it, it is just as quick as blanket stitch! Easy pieces:
Here are a couple of close ups:

Pretty pleased considering that I haven't done any for ages:

2 blocks down, another 14 to go......

The Cherry Shed Stitching Day

2012-01-09T11:47:00.002+11:00

Finally, I am back with some pics of our Stitching Day at The Cherry Shed!
We all had a wonderful day. And, some even have some finishes to share!
Here are Kristy, Christine, Christine, Peg and Roseanne working hard:

And, Judy (my blogless SIL who makes the most beautiful cards is not BLOGLESS anymore! I will give you all a link when she gets something on there!!), Vicki and Lib:

Here is Roseanne taking some pics:

A few of the girls took their sewing machine.... I did! Here is my sewing area:

I managed to get 4 blocks fully completed for one of my Fig Club projects:

Pretty happy about that!

It was a great venue, lovely food and wonderful friends! I am sure we will do it again!

Thanks girls!

What's on the Gammill Friday

2012-01-06T20:12:00.003+11:00

So, whats on the Gammill today...... Its Twinkle! My Twinkle actually! While the quilting side of things have been a little quiet (I don't mind too much as the Christmas rush was CRAZY), I can actually do something for *me*. This will get done over the weekend, probably tomorrow!

Undecided on the pattern as yet, but no doubt you will get to see it completed!

Today's stitching at The Cherry Shed was so great! Had a ball, and got some bits done too. I took my camera along, but left my memory card at home! Luckily I can get some pics on the actual camera, but only a couple! I will pop back tomorrow to show you those as I am quite pooped! Thanks girls for a FUN filled day x

First finish for the year!

2012-01-05T14:58:00.002+11:00

Here it is! My very first finish for January! I stitched the last of the binding down a couple of days ago..... Love it! Made in 2010 in a Mystery Quilt Class with Kerry Swain at Calico Crossroads! Totally love this class. You never know what you are making, just given a list of fabrics to choose and the end result is always fantastic! Not much of a blue gal, but I love it in this quilt!

Quilting design: Flower Swirls (love that design. Its not too tight, therefor giving a quilt a 'snugly' feel!)

Tonight's job, attach the label! Which reminds me, I have another label to attach.... More on that project later!

I am looking forward to tomorrow - a heap of us (bloggers and buddies) are off the The Cherry Shed for a sewing/stitching day! I had better sort out what I am taking!

My blocks

2012-01-03T15:45:00.003+11:00

Happy New Year!

On my Design Wall, from last Wednesday and Fridays sewing efforts! The full set of 2011 Friends In Stitching 6" blocks. I started out with a fat eight bundle of Park Avenue which I sat aside for this project for AGES! I still have plenty left..... I don't want to buy any more, just use what is left to piece them together. Not sure as yet, how I would like to piece them..... Any ideas? Thinking of 3 per row, 4 rows and cream sashing with a corner stone?? Or maybe a couple of narrow sashings?
The bottom right block is Fiddlers Jig, I was thinking of re-doing it as the colours blend a little to much, BUT, it caused a little bit of grief so I am going to just leave it!

Geesh, its HOT today. Actually, the last few days have been HOT! Couldn't sleep last night as it was too sticky. So, just whacked the air-con on, popped down to the shops and came home to a nice COOL home! Bliss!

Now I am going to tidy my sewing room up a little (its not too bad at the moment, you can see the floor), so I can work out what my next project will be. No doubt I will have to get this kit pile down so I should work on one of those!

Oh, and I have a finish! I will wait until my quilt-hanger-upper-er gets home tonight to take some pics!
x Sarah

Secret Santa gift from me to Kerri

2011-12-31T10:30:00.001+11:00

I got to make for beautiful Kerri in our FIS Secret Santa Swap! As soon as I seen this pattern, I knew I had to make it up for her (got to make one myself too!). I decided to make this one similar to the original. Here is the Retreat Seat (it was very easy to put together and easy to follow instructions):Great support while stitching, or taking away for a sewing day/gathering!

Handy pockets in the sides to put your bits and bobs in. Kerri even said it would be good for sitting on your lap while stitching. What a great idea! Didn't think of that!

It ties to the back of the chair:

And, I also made her a iPhone Pouch:

A magnet calendar (seemed to have made a few of these too!). I have one ready to put together for me too!

And, I made a Elicia wool scarf:

Glad you liked them all Kerri! It was a treat to make for you!

Ok, so that is the last of my December finishes! My total is 27! WOW!!

I would also like to wish you all a wonderful, happy, safe and of course CREATIVE New Year! Thanks for stopping by! See you next year :+)

x Sarah

Whats on the Gammill Friday & FIS Swap from Christine

2011-12-30T19:58:00.001+11:00

So, whats on the Gammill Friday? Why its a Chook Shed quilt! This one is so cute, I made one for my Mum a couple of years ago!
Quilt design: Bumble Bees

Our online sewing Group had our Secret Santa Swap and this year was extra fun as it was held like an advent swap, with opening a little gift from the 20th. I was VERY lucky to have the gorgeous Christine make for me! Here are the first 5 gifts: Chocolate Orange, Note pad, Xmas tin ornie, sweet smelling candle and a cute handmade stocking:

My main gift is just AWESOME:

Its a Christmas Tree Skirt! I have wanted one for SO long! I have a daggy old panel one I made years and years ago, and each Christmas when I get my decoration's out, I think I must make a new one. But as you only just remember at Christmas time, you just never get around to it!

Opening this gift on Christmas was such a wonderful surprise! Thanks so much Christine I just *love* it!

*edit* I have had a couple of emails regarding the pattern for the tree skirt. Its a Natalie Ross design from her book Get Red Red Ready for Christmas which is filled with some gorgeous Christmas patterns!

Tomorrow I will pop back to show the last things I made for Christmas.

Advent Swap from me

2011-12-29T07:55:00.000+11:00

Another finish for me! Here is the gift I made for De in the Advent Swap. I really, REALLY love this pattern. Ace Of Cakes table topper and uses a Layer Cake and some solid. I have made it for myself a few years ago (check mine out here), mine being random fabric placement, with De's I wanted a more uniformed piece and kept the grey blocks for the centre, red for flying geese and the darker grey/brown for the 4 patch triangles:
Quilting design: Debs Feathers:

Fabric: Rouenneries Deux:

And she received an iPhone pouch (which was one of the 16 I made):

A fridge calendar:

As well as a spring strip purse:

All the other gifts were purchased.

So, that's another 2 to add to the finish list for December! And, there is more..............

x Sarah

Advent Swap for me

2011-12-28T08:08:00.000+11:00

I participated in the Advent Swap and what fun it was! I was quite lucky to have De as my partner, someone which I have actually met!

Here is what she made me for my Christmas Day gift.... A GORGEOUS hexagon Table Runner:
Very unusual and I *love* it! I just love table runners, I have heaps and I love to swap and change them around! This will look wonderful on my coffee table:

Here are a few of the goodies De sent me leading up to Christmas:

Check out these Snowman candles! They are SO cute! Too cute to use lol!

Thanks so much De for all my gifts xx

If you want to see other gifts from the Advent Swap (which I am sure you will be in awe) pop over HERE!

I will pop back tomorrow to share what I made for De.

Be prepared to be blown away!!

2011-12-27T10:18:00.008+11:00

I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas! We did!

I have LOTS to share - what I made and what I have received, it is hard to decide on 'what first'! So, I thought I would show you this selection off goodies I made for gifts:

This Black Forest Bag for my bloggless sil Judy in 'Pure' fabrics. Turned out very nice and she loved it!
3 Ear Bud Pouches - 2 sil's and hubby! Seriously, these are SO quick to make and easy too!

I made a HEAP of these gift bags up. These went down very well! Everyone loved them! Pretty proud of myself lol

And...... I made 16 (YES 16) of these iPhone/iPod pouches! For family, friends and swaps! Mine is the second one, top row!

Here are the first 8:

10:

13:

16:

They were very quick and easy to make! Made from Janelle Winds' book.

Are you blown away..............

My gift

2011-12-24T16:48:00.000+11:00

We have a new wine cabinet! I had wanted one for a while and found the perfect one from Chrisco! It came last Saturday morning, right to our door! We found a spot in the hallway, just as you enter the Dining Room. I now want to get a canvas/painting for just above it. We have spotted some we like, just have to decide which one to purchase. And, I thought I might make myself a black, cream and red table runner over my holidays, as the pictures we like had red in it..... Then low and behold, when we stopped at Calico Crossroads yesterday, Pauline surprised us with a gift.... A table runner - black, cream and RED!

It fits perfectly!!

I have a Christmas one on it at the moment, but come Boxing Day, I will put my new one on!

THANKYOU so much Pauline. I really, REALLY *love* it xx

I also wanted to wish you all a wonderful, magical Christmas! Don't eat too much!

See you Boxing Day with some pics of some goodies swapped!

x Sarah

What's on the Gammill Friday and gifts!

2011-12-23T17:53:00.003+11:00

What's on the Gammill Friday..... NOTHING!! I finished the last Christmas quilt on Wednesday, so the others I have here will be done after Christmas!

But, I will show you this one..... One of the last for this week. This was made by a lady 'L' for her hubby as he loves Blue Willow. She managed to source some blue and white fabric and made a little lap quilt:

When she was looking through my pattern catalogue, she found this design called 'St Patricks Day'. She chose this as his middle name is Pat! Here is a close up of the quilting:

Turned out a treat!

On the way to Launceston to catch up for lunch with some dear friends today, we stopped into Pauline's shop for supplies and drop off a Christmas gift I had made...... I made the Retreat Seat from this pattern by Natalie Ross in the Buttons and Blooms fabrics:

I really liked the way it turned out, and think I might make mine in these colours too!

The pattern was easy to follow and quick to construct to! How handy would one of these be?! Glad you liked it Pauline! And Pauline surprised us with a gift too! A GORGEOUS table runner that fits on my new cabinet perfectly! I will take some pics and show you tomorrow!

A finish that I can share

2011-12-22T12:45:00.002+11:00

Day 4 of my holidays, and I have nearly finished another project! Just have to sew up the hole, add some buttons and its good to go! That will be tonight's job!

The 'bigger' project from yesterday is now finished..... Hole sewn up last night and handles tied. Here it is:

A close up of the stitchery which was finished SO long ago! I do have one stitched out for me too. I will get to mine after Christmas I think!

I love these colours. Something that little bit different for Christmas!

Pattern: Christmas Cheer by Janelle Wind. Lovely, quick and easy to follow pattern. I can share it here as I know the recipient doesn't read my blog!

Have you seen this contest (HERE is the complete list)? Well...... I have found a super quick (well, looks it!) little pattern for an Ear Bud Pouch. Wonder if I can find myself a zip here and whip one up for Hubby!!!

More Christmas sewing

2011-12-21T14:54:00.002+11:00

Day 3 of my holidays and I have managed to get heaps of sewing done! But I can tell you, the house is a total mess lol! You cant even see my sewing room floor.... SERIOUSLY!

Today, I have managed to sew up the opening and top stitch 5 little projects and nearly completed another project. Just have to sew up the opening on that and then that's a finish! Yesterday, I did manage to complete this BEAUTY:

Sorry, I cant show you any more as the recipient reads my blog! I will say, I love, *LOVE* it! I hope the recipient does too!

Best be off, I have a couple of orders to pack and I have to wrap Mum and Dad's gift and get them to the PO today!

Gift giving

2011-12-20T08:26:00.002+11:00

My work does not have a break-up Christmas Dinner/Party, they whisk us away on holidays instead..... But, we decided to meet up for lunch yesterday at the local which was very nice! As usual, I make the girls on my shift a little something..... Usually something like a Christmas Decoration (last year it was the Christmas Goose Bags), this year it was something a little different!

I decorated some brown lunch bags instead of wrapping. Used some Stampin Up stamps and punches, ribbon and printed off the bauble papers from the net. Pretty pleased how they turned out and they didn't take long to do either.

I gave them each one of Janelle Wind's iPhone covers in their colour/style - I will say, these coves are SO quick and easy to make too.... VERY addictive lol:

And, a calendar for their fridge:

Day 2 of my holidays.... I just need to get this gift I am working on together today, so I can get the other 4 done! Luckily the others are only smallish ones.

What's on the Gammill Friday

2011-12-16T19:59:00.002+11:00

Friday again. Can you believe there is only one more Friday before Christmas?!

Anyway, here is today's effort.... One of 2. Yes, only 2 today lol

Finished off, and handed back today! Quilting pattern: Faster Posies.

Tomorrow we are off to Lonnie, Christmas shopping time! I can imagine what it will be like too.... CRAZY!

Today is the start of my holidays! A whole month off. I have heaps planned, but will I get it all done........ Probably not! Maybe if I write it all down???

More on quilting

2011-12-14T17:38:00.000+11:00

I have been sewing lots, but not much I can share yet, sorry. Though I will share this GORGEOUS quilt...... Like? LOVE!!

Its Clare's! Have you met Clare yet? Well, she is a designer of wonderful quilt and bag patters (and she has designed a Sarah bag after me...... Nah not really! After her GORGEOUS little bub!!), and I have the pleasure of quilting a lot of her sample quilts..... Including this one (I really REALLY love it! And, I have the perfect fabric for it too!)..... There is just something about red and aqua don't you think?! She had her very own booth at AQM for the first time, and did very well for herself I might add. So, you will see her patterns around lots! Anyway, if you want to check out her patterns, just click HERE. For the next 2 days, I am running a 'Congratulations Clare Sale', so if you purchase 3 of Clare's patterns, email me for your 4th FREE! You have until Friday afternoon..................

x Sarah

Sunday car show

2011-12-11T22:07:00.002+11:00

Today, Dennis and myself took the car for a run to the charity Muscle Car Run from Launceston to Longford:

Talk about a HUGE turnout! There was talk there was over 300 cars.....

Rain had been forecast for Sunday the last few days leading up to today, but thankfully it held off..... Actually, it was quite hot (and I got a little sunburned! I have a 'white' star pattern on my neck from my necklace!) lol.

A friend and myself went over the Makers Market. There was some very nice stalls there! Might have to call again!

Whats on the Gammill Friday

2011-12-09T21:02:00.002+11:00

Today I had a quilt marathon... Starting at 7am and finished my 6th quilt at 6pm. What a day! I'm pooped! Today, I will share with you one of the ones I did:

Not sure if it is a Chook Shed design. It is the second one of these I have done. Looked great when I finished.

It was such a hot *HOT* day here today (it was snowing on the mountains last weekend.... go figure). The weather goes from one extreme to the other. And, not one to suffer allergies or hay fever, there must be something in the air as I do NOW!! Oh, and I am NOT suffering in silence either. sniff sniff!!!!

Another Ornie..............

2011-12-08T06:14:00.002+11:00

I have been doing LOTS of secret squirrel sewing, mainly all Christmas sewing (and popped in something for me too!), so I cant share just yet. But, I will show you all another Christmas Ornie I made for De to open on the very first day in the Advent Swap:

I have made quite a few of these Ornies. They are really quick to make and are fully hand sewn.... No machine work at all. Great for beginners too! The pattern is from HERE and those GORGEOUS buttons HERE.

x Sarah

First week gifts

2011-12-05T19:20:00.002+11:00

I have finally got around to taking a pic of my first few gifts for the Advent Swap! These little goodies have come from De from Qld!

Rafaello's, snowman ornie, needlecase, mini tubs and a mini easel with canvas:

I am going to have fun making something for the easel.......

Thanks De! It is so much fun opening a gift each day xx

Button LOVE

2011-12-04T17:10:00.002+11:00

A few weeks ago, while at the local Chemist, one of the ladies who worked there had this GORGEOUS button necklace! We got chatting about it and found that it was purchased from the Exeter Market! She also wrote down the website for me to look at. And, OH MY GOSH....... Such a BEAUTIFUL range of necklaces on the site! I just HAD to have one! I decided on one (which took me a while to choose), and sent Kylie from QLD an email. And, quick as a flash, my necklace arrived! Talk about HAPPY! Here it is:

I couldn't wait to wear it.......

Its an early Christmas pressie to me from me! I also found out that the stall was going to the market again, but went over to Exeter yesterday only to find it was today! DUH! I did think about going over again today, but had visitors and quilt pick-ups..... Hopefully next time!

You can have a look at her website HERE. She also has a facebook page too..... Look her up. But be warned, it will hard to choose your favourite!

Update on Friday's quilt.....I am still going at it! Not even half way! Though my echoing is not perfect, it is going ok for my first attempt! Takes ALOT of time, but the effect is worth it!

I also did a little sewing yesterday afternoon while I had a friend here that is learning to sew. She made some large hexie blooms and attached them onto cushions. They looked great!

I hope you all have enjoyed your weekend.

x Sarah

Whats on the Gammill Friday?

2011-12-02T17:11:00.002+11:00

Yes, Friday again! And December too! Gosh how this year has flown!

So what's on the Gammill today....... Well, its this quilt by a local lady 'S':

Quite bright and cheery! Notice I have the un-picker there? Yeah, well, I have had to use it a little today..... Mainly because I am doing something to this quilt which I have not done before! The block placement is fine, its the echoing in the yellow which is giving me grief! Been getting some 'wobbles' so, I have to un-pick! It might be another few days on the machine, but I wont let it beat me............... Here's hoping!

Christmas Ornies

2011-12-01T11:37:00.001+11:00

I actually didn't open my gift until Monday night! Friday was opening, but I was away and I totally forgot when I got home Sunday evening!

How gorgeous it this:

A pink and red Christmas Bauble! A star chockie (not sure what's happened to that lol) and a little wooden angel and Christmas Tree too! Very pleased with them! THANKYOU so much Tereasa xx

I made for Teresa, and I made her one of Marg Low's Ornies using a Theodora Cleave button. These are so cute and I really enjoy making them up!

I also made one for Sophie's hairdresser (below). And I put in some of that reindeer poop (like I made last year) and a little paper craft calendar to stick on her fridge. She puts up with a lot you know!!!

I have had no hand stitching lately, so back to doing my hexagons. I think I am up to 65! Got lots of machine work to do...... best get to that before Christmas!!

Melbourne

2011-11-30T11:09:00.003+11:00

So I am back from Melb! We had a great time! Spent a fortune, but that's what it is all about right?!

Anyway, on Thursday I surprised Dennis by taking him to the Tutankhamun Exhibition! That was just fantastic! I am SO glad we went, and that it is STILL here! If you get the chance, you really must go! Then off for Dinner with my 3 cousins! They are a hoot!

Friday, we pottered around and went to Ikea! WOW!! The displays are just gorgeous!! If we took the car, we could have easily loaded up!! This room was one of my favourites:

Seriously, when are we getting one of these babies in Tassie?!

Saturday was AQM. And can you believe I did NOT take one pic while there?! Honestly, whats wrong with me!! It was quite busy and it was good to catch up with everyone! I even caught up with one special lady for lunch and actually REMEMBERED to take a pic. It was SO nice catching up Kerri xx

Sunday, back to AQM as I decided to get a couple of things, then we pottered about! We found The Cupcake Bakery and they even had HUGE cupcakes! We had to stop in for a cappuccino and cupcake..... This is the one I chose:

Now back home, and have a ton of new stuff to load on my site! That's going to be a mission and a half! I also have new stuff coming too..... probably next week! But, keep an eye out on my New Arrivals page!

While away, we had our online Groups Ornie Swap! TOTALLY love what I received! I will take a pic and come back tomorrow and show you!

x Sarah

Whats on the Gammill Friday

2011-11-25T16:39:00.000+11:00

Well, this one is not on YET! But its the next in line and I will get to it when I get back!

Nice hey?!

x Sarah

Sewing

2011-11-24T06:41:00.002+11:00

Just before I head out the door destined for Melb, I thought I would show you this sneaky peep:

Sadly, it is all I can share! I am busting to show you as I LOVE it, and REALLY hope the recipient does too!

x Sarah

Sydney part 2

2011-11-20T14:00:00.000+11:00

We also visited the Maritime Museum. Checked out inside a submarine! Gosh there is not much room in those! Some beds are just under the missile's. Wouldn't want to sit up, you'll bang your head lol! We also went and checked out The Destroyer, James Craige and the Duyfken (well, I had to get off that one.... It was quite rocky so I was feeling quite seedy!!):

Then off to the Aquarium. You cant take pics in there as they don't turn out that great! I love checking out the Sting Ray's. They have funny a mouth. You can just stay in the tunnel for AGES checking out the fish, turtles, rays and sharks!

While at the Maritime Museum, I spotted this:

There was actually 2 in dock! Then while waiting for our Dinner Cruise on an old ship, we sat right across this, just before it set sail. The other went out shortly after:

Ok, I have a little obsession..... I also spotted it from up the tower too, just peeping around the corner!

One day, when I retire I WILL go on one! It is something I have always wanted to do. Not sure how I would go really as I do get a little motion sick!

On the sewing front, I have finished ONE swap gift! YAY! And it looks great! I have another cut out and its on my Design Wall at the moment for when I get a chance to get it together. My Xmas Ornie Swap is done, ready to post first thing, another Ornie for Miss Sophie's hairdresser for Xmas is completed...... Just about to make a little calendar to go with it, before a friend drops in so I can help her get ready to sew a cushion together....... She's no a sewer, but has been interested in a little while, so she decided to make a couple of hexie cushions. And, she is loving it! Might get a quilter out of this one!! lol

I hope you all have enjoyed your weekend.

x Sarah

Sydney trip

2011-11-19T14:18:00.002+11:00

As most of you know, our work whisked us all away to Syd for 4 nights all expenses paid recently. We all had a ball!

We arrived just after lunch on the Thursday, we settled into our apartments, hit the shops, then back in time to venture out as a group to the shopping complex above Paddy's Market and Dinner in Chinatown.

We went to the Zoo.... via ferry. We got to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge close up:

Can you believe we didn't get too many pics at the Zoo..... Silly me forgot to charge the camera! DUH!

So, just a Koala or two:

And some Zebra's:

And, the Tower. Cool! You can even post a postcard from there.

Beautiful views!

And famous Bondi Beach! I tell you, it was VERY hot on the day we went!

I will come back tomorrow and share one last post.......

I hope you are enjoying your Saturday!

Whats on the Gammill FRIDAY

2011-11-18T21:16:00.003+11:00

Yes, its that time again! Friday! The weeks are flying by so fast! So, what was today's quilt.... I cant say 'the one and only' as my 3rd for today is stitching away!

Here is C's quilt:

Quite modern! Love the colours! Quilting: Meander.

I know I have not shown any of my trip pics, sorry.... I PROMISE I will tomorrow!

x Sarah

Birthday Celebrations

2011-11-12T16:32:00.002+11:00

I have just got in the door after celebrating a special Birthday! A 7 year old's Birthday actually! Who is 7??? It is actually Calico Crossroads 7th birthday! How time flies! Pauline celebrated by holding a Quilt Expo in the hall across the road from her shop, showcasing the fine work of the Tamar Valley quilters, from both the East and West Tamar Valley region and the work, OUTSTANDING! There really is some talented quilters out there!

Lynette Anderson 'Christmas Wishes' (don't you just love this! Love the fabrics too..... which reminds me, I have a kit to make up for Xmas in this range! Looks like next Xmas!):

Girls Day out in Celebrate Spring fabrics..... looked very pretty in this range I must say!

Remember the Homespun BOM Life is a Celebration..... looks great in these fabrics!!

And, the shop had 20% store wide! So, we pottered around, had a coffee and cake (and a homemade bickie too!) and loaded up! Roseanne spotted this:

Cute hey!? I had been looking for a nice sewing box for some time, and thought I just had to have it...... But of course Roseanne wanted it too (she did spot it after all!)! I tried to con her into getting the green one, but no, she HAD to have THAT one! Geesh! So now we have the same! The joys of similar taste lol!

Happy Birthday 7th Calico Crossroads! I hope there are many MANY more!

x Sarah

Whats on the Gammill Friday?

2011-11-11T20:11:00.002+11:00

Yes..... I'm home!! Actually got home Monday afternoon, and really only just catching up now! 5 days away, and I tell you, there was ALOT to catch up on. Still have a gazillion blogs in my reader!

So, what was on the Gammill today? This stunning BIG Kaleidoscope quilt:

Quilting: 'Classic Curls'. Looks great! I am sure 'J' will be happy!

I have lots to tell, about my trip and stitching and no doubt about a B'day tomorrow! I shall pop back and share then!

Its good to be back!

x Sarah

Interested????

2011-11-03T09:01:00.000+11:00

Before I head off, I thought I would let you all know about this......

Anyone want to go to a Sewing/Stitching Day:

To The Cherry Shed at Latrobe:

Yup! We have booked the Conference Room up stairs! A great venue...... yeah, we have sussed them out over the last few years lol! Great meals, coffee, pancakes, DESERTS, oh the deserts!! Ok, back to it! So, we have booked for the 6th January, time 10am- 4pm. Bring your sewing machine, stitching or even a book! What ever. You can just chat if you want! Cost is $25 pp and is catered for! If you are interested, please leave a comment (not sure if I will get back to you until I return, but your name will be on the list'). Christine, Vicki, Roseanne and Christine (no blog) are coming.... We need at least 10.......

Best be off! See you when I return!

x Sarah

Whats on the Gammill Friday (on a Wed!)

2011-11-02T17:54:00.002+11:00

This very pretty quilt is Lauri's and is the last quilt for the week, that's why I am showing you all today! Why you ask..... Well, I am off to Sydney with work tomorrow until Monday! We (yes, Dennis is coming too!) are looking forward to it! Work has organised heaps of things to do and see so I am sure there will not be a dull moment!

I might pop back in tomorrow before I head off.......

x Sarah

My blocks and the label

2011-10-30T15:39:00.000+11:00

Check out this gorgeous label made by Jane! Perfect for the quilt don't you think?!

And, these are my blocks. Seems like SO long ago I made them!

'The best place to be is in a loving family':

Lately, I have been stitching, mainly for myself even though I have swaps due soon! But, I do have some bits traced out so it is a start on those lol!

Friendship warms the heart

2011-10-29T15:30:00.000+11:00

Yesterday, Roseanne and Myself headed off to Burnie to meet Christine for our secret mission!! You see, our dear friend Vicki and her Hubby have had a bit of a rough trot with the dreaded 'C' = cancer, and our online stitching Group (Friends In Stitching) decided to make them a friendship quilt. So, this past week, I have been 'sussing' out our Vicki, trying to find out if Glenn was going to be home so that we could surprise them both together with the quilt. I must say, she was not very informative!! We took the chance! I informed her we were coming up that way to Spotlight. We do however have a Spotlight in Launceston, but really, it doesn't compare to the Burnie one! Burnie is much tidier, and has nicer stuff! When she said 'great, I will meet you there, and I will ring Christine to see if she can come too!'.... We had already planned to meet Christine there lol.

OK, with coffee, then Spotlight, it was off to Vicki's place for lunch where she made us the most BEAUTIFUL Risotto! Really, really lovely! And, we were quite pleased as Glenn came home for lunch too!

So, it was the perfect time to share our secret..... The card sums up our friendship, and what we did:

Here is Roseanne presenting their gift to the very shocked couple:

The stitcheries we used were from Natalie Bird's From The Heart an Sweet Sentiments books.

Checking over it:

Perfect colours too as they both are Navy lovers!

There were 22 girls involved in making this quilt from Qld, NSW, Vic and Tassie! We all did a stitchery and a plain block, sent to NSW for Lynda to construct, then sent to me to quit. It was fun playing with block placements as I had not done it before! Then Roseanne did the binding and Jane made the label! Such an amazing job don't you think?! I have some other pics to show, some close ups that I will share tomorrow!

Whats on the Gammill......

2011-10-28T20:40:00.002+11:00

Whats on the Gammill now? This Teddy Quilt. It looks like he is tucked up in bed! Very, very cute!

Had a BIG day today! Spent with some dear friends..... Lots to share! I will pop back tomorrow and share!

Birthday Gift

2011-10-26T19:25:00.000+11:00

One of the secret squirrel projects I was working on was a Birthday gift for my lovey friend Kristy! Kristy WAS a quilter/crafter, but just has lost her mojo for quite some time now. I got thinking of what to make her.... Being a lover of books, and reads in her lunch hour, I decided to make Marg Low's For The Book Lover. A great little bag/pouch to stick her book in and take to work:

I really love the stitchery on the flap:

I decided on a red and pink theme:

And it fits a box of chocolates in nicely too!

And, this little beauty is big enough to put your iPad in too! I am going to have to make myself one too! I really enjoyed making it up! lol

I have now traced off a heap of other things to keep me occupied at night (and work lunch times!).... Some 'me' things and some 'secret' things! Might show you later :=)

Prize

2011-10-23T15:48:00.002+11:00

I realised that I had not shown you a prize I won from the show! I won some cash, a craft shop voucher and this little BEAUTY! A mini suitcase with a sewing machine on the front! This was the first prize for the Diary/Book cover:

Sorry about the grainy pic... Not sure what happened there!

Attached to the handle is a cute matching measuring tape:

Pretty cute don't you think?!

It measures approx 13"W x 5 1/4"D x 11 3/4"H which is a good size to stick a fair bit of craft bits in! I have a friend eyeing it off to put her paper piecing gear in..... It even fits her Sue Daley rotating cutting mat too! I have to watch it when she is around lol!

Kindly donated by Sewknit Launceston! And, I hear they have more in stock.... and other styles and sizes too! One with scissors and thread and another with an older lady sewing at a sewing machine..... Great Christmas gift ideas!

x Sarah

What's on the Gammill Friday:

2011-10-21T20:36:00.003+11:00

I have been quite busy this past week, mainly stitching secret stuff.... SO, today I thought I would share with you all 'What's on the Gammill Friday':

Girls Day Out by Libby Richardson. Pretty isn't it?!

'Stitch by stitch, patch by patch, the joy you feel when fabrics match':

Fine details and just gorgeous stitching:

Made by Jill! I hope to get this finished tomorrow evening!

I hope you all enjoyed your Friday xx

Oh sweet Ruby!

2011-10-15T14:00:00.004+11:00

It has been an exciting few days here at my place..... Our Ruby has arrived! Talk about GORGEOUS! I cant stop looking at it..... You know what I mean?? Dennis was not too impressed when he got home to find these HUGE boxes full taking over our Dining Room (there was not enough room in my quilting room for them!).....

I have now cut up our This Goes With That club from this range (there are a few spots left if you are interested)........ I am sure this paper piecing project will look so cheerful and fresh......

So, I still have quite a huge amount left over...... If you pop over to my website you will find it going out at only $15 per mtr until Monday! Min purchase is 1/2mtr. I also have pre-cuts too..........

***edit*** I have had some emails regarding This Goes With That without the Ruby fabrics. I do offer the club without, so you make it from your own stash. Click here for details.

Launceston Show

2011-10-07T08:30:00.002+11:00

Yesterday was the Launceston Show Day public holiday. I dragged Dennis with me to check out the Cottage Industries section as I had entered a few of my bits.....

Right down the very back, my Tis The Season hanging on the wall with a BLUE 'first' ticket on it! It was entered in the hand quilted section. WOW!! Pretty pleased with that.....

I had also put in a book cover (in the book cover section) which I made a couple of years ago. It is a Janelle Wind pattern, with a Red Brolly stitchery...... Took us ages to find it, but we found it in a cabinet near the door. I got a 1st for that too! Prize for this is a gift donated by Sewknit, Launceston.... Wonder what it is?!

I had planned to make a doll (cloth doll, not a toy section), one I have had on my 'to do list' for SO long, but just didn't get time. So, as I had already entered a 'Christmas Doll', I went through my box of handmade Christmas goodies and found this Santa which was made about 2 or 3 years ago! I purchased this as a kit a long while ago, and as most of my kits do.... sit in the cupboard for SO long until I decide to make it up! Anyway....... I got a first for that too! WooHoo!

My other entry, a 'Christmas Tree Ornie' never got a placing. And, it is a finish for this month too and I have not taken a pic! I will when I get it back!

TTS finished!

2011-10-01T10:29:00.002+10:00

Finished last night, Tis The Season! While in bed last night, I realised I forgot to take some pics and blog!

Anyway, I am pretty happy with it, actually LOVE it!

Here is a close up of my hand quilting. I really enjoy this part! Dennis says I am mad.... I have a long arm, and I choose to hand quilt lol!

I quilted in the centre of each border surrounding the stitchery, and 1/4" from each edge of the border:

I really like the feel of a hand quited quilt, it felt quite snugly while binding it the other night!

Thanks to all the SAL girls for their inspiration..... If you have not gone and seen some of these quilts, I suggest you do. There is some amazing quilts made!

x Sarah

Thursday...

2011-09-29T15:41:00.002+10:00

This morning, at about 9.30am I finished quilting MY quilt! It is the first one of MY quilts from my new toy that I have done! The first time I seen this design stitched, I fell in love with it! Flower Swirls! It has a lovely feel to it.... puffy/cuddly!

Here is a close up of the design on the back:

And, the front: Well part of! It is from last years Kerry Swain workshop! I am not sure if I have the binding fabric! I will have to have a hunt............

While the quilt was stitching away, I got the binding finished on TTS! All that's left is quilting on 3 sides of the outer border - just inside the binding, and to stitch the sleeve down at the back! That's tonight's project! Oh, and don't forget the label!

Thanks to Maree, I stitched the 'R' in too! Oops!

And today, I also finished stitching this. Nothing major, but something I wanted to get done for the show next week! Now I must get that completed too... wont take long!

And that's about it! I REALLY need to get something traced for when TTS is actually finished! Must get onto that now and stop fluffing about!

x Sarah

ME Day.......

2011-09-28T12:48:00.002+10:00

I decided, with this week off work, that Wednesday will be MY sewing day! I have been itching to start something for the last few weeks, maybe piecing? Maybe a Doll? Trace off something? Sew these blocks together on my Design Wall that have been there for SO long??!! So, up bright and early (6am), seen the Hubby off, then got a quilt on my machine going...... Once that was sorted, I got to work on my TTS! Chookyblue has been cracking that whip, with deadline approaching (plus I have entered it in the local show next week!!) I got the binding sewn on:

Ready for tonight! Then I can do another row of quilting just in from the binding!

The quilt on the machine finished, so got another quilt going. Actually, it is nearly finished......

Now, what to start? I have a decent sized sewing room here, it has my Horn Sewing Cabinet, a few plastic tub drawers as well as a good sized dining table......

What a bloody mess! With it like this, I cant get organised and cant settle on anything (plus I cant be bothered cleaning it up)! I have had my cutting mat on the kitchen bench this whole week cause there is no room on my table (its a wonder Dennis hasn't said something)! Arrrrrhhhh! Actually, I do tell a lie..... I just started making one of those Marg Low ornies I made a while back which is also going in the show next week. I was supposed to enter a doll I had planned to make too, but don't think that will happen... Well I know it wont!

Thinking when this quilt is done, maybe I should put one of mine on...... hmmmm sounds like a plan!

*Ding* quilt finished, best be off - and its lunch time! I might pop back tomorrow.....

x Sarah

Tassie bloggers Hagely retreat for 2011

2011-09-25T19:30:00.000+10:00

Hello everyone, I have a message from Cathy for all who are going to our Hagley retreat in November. Cathy can't get her blog to work so I'm posting her message here....... Its going to be a great weekend, I hope you can come.

Ok Tasmanian ladies, dont die of shock!!!
I am in the process of organising our November Long weekend at Hagley Farm.
See I havent totally deserted you, it just seems like it!! I have even started stitching again!!!
At this stage I have booked Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of November...so in 4th and home the 7th.
We did discuss at one point having an excursion to the Deloraine Craft fair on one of those days?
We can do the shared catering thing again!
If you are interested and wish to come for 1, 2 or 3 of these nights please let me know. if you have a friend who is not in Blogland can you pass on the message.
An email to catherine.purdon@education.tas.gov.au is the best way of contacting me!
I look forward to hearing from you,
Cathyxx

Purchases

2011-09-24T16:59:00.003+10:00

A week later, I thought I had better show you my purchases from the Craft Shop Hop!

10 fat eights in blue, brown, white and orange:

2 FQ's from Wells. The dark pink is a Nancy Halverson, and I didn't have much left in my stash for my Hexie quilt! The other is not really showing up in true colour. It is a green tone with brown writing.

13 fat eights from Picture Patchwork:

And, another 13 also from Picture Patchwork:

Oh, and I got a couple of patterns too. Sew Sally ones which are for a sewing bucket/pail, which is not here on my desk at the minute!

I have been working quite a bit on my Tis The Season quilt. I think I only have 3 blocks to quilt, then I will attach the binding, and hand quilt just inside that! It has been a great night project!

I have next week off work so I plan to put a dent in the BIG stack of quilts and do something for *ME*! Here's hoping!

x Sarah

Purse for Sue

2011-09-20T17:18:00.002+10:00

Yesterday the purse I made for Sue FINALLY arrived (good old Express Post hmmm!). Anyway, here it is:

It is a mix of a couple of Anni's designs as I wanted to try something different! Quite pleased with how it turned out, and glad you liked it Sue!

Was quite a good swap all round......

I still have to take a pic of the goodies I purchased last Friday.... They are SOMEWHERE under all this stuff on my sewing table!!

Purse Swap

2011-09-18T17:33:00.000+10:00

Our online Group' 'Opening Night' for our latest swap: The Purse Swap was Friday night. It is always such a fun night..... Plenty of chat and laughter!

I was lucky enough to have Peg make for me. And this is what I received: A Hatched and Patched purse with a stitchery from The World as it Should Be book AND she also made me one of her key fobs also with a Hatched and Patched stitchery (I think?):

Here is a close up of the wool purse:

And, the back! I didn't notice until the next day actually that it has the S on the back.... Too busy admiring the front! lol

Here is a close up of the key fob:

THANKYOU so much Peg! You did a wonderful job and I love them both!

I will be back to share what I made. I sent it last week Express Post and it didn't arrive in time. SORRY Sue!

Craft Shop Hop

2011-09-17T19:03:00.002+10:00

What a day! Yesterday, I set off to pick Leanne up for a little craft retail therapy and to catch up with great friends! First port of call...... Deloraine - Fresh Fabrics! This shop has very modern fabrics like Amy Butler, Heather Bailey just to name a few. And, it has a sale on!

Next stop, Ulverstone - Cranberry Crafts!

While there, we met up with the other girls, and had some lunch. Then off to Latrobe - Picture Patchwork and Wells. And, can you believe I didn't even take a pic of those two duh!

Next stop, our normal Cherry Shed arvo tea! Scones for me!

Here we are:

Christine (no blog), Vicki, Leanne, Christine and Myself!
Thanks girls, it was a lovely day.... Looking forward to the next one!

Also, I recently participated in a Purse Swap with my online Group and I received the most gorgeous purse.... Thanks Peg! I will post about that tomorrow!

x Sarah

PS: I must take a pic of my purchases from Friday too!

Hand quilting

2011-09-15T20:36:00.002+10:00

Finally, I have my Tis The Season quilt in my hoop! And, I have managed to hand quilt 2 blocks so far. I really enjoy hand quilting and I use Petra thread which is very similar to Perle thread.

My favourite technique is the Thimble Lady way! If you click on the link, you will see a little demo.

I did a class a few years ago, and you received a plastic thimble at the time, but we were able to 'upgrade' to a silver one if we wanted at a great discount. Of course I couldn't say no! And, it is one of the best crafty things I have ever purchased! It makes things so much quicker. And, I totally love it!

Tomorrow, I am off on a Craft Shop Hop with some friends. Some ladies I am sure you will know. I am really looking forward to it. I must charge the camera ready......

x Sarah

Its here!!

2011-09-07T12:43:00.000+10:00

Just opened the big, heavy (and I mean HEAVY) box to reveal this (and I must say, its not the WHOLE stack!!!):

Vignette 4 is in the house!

I haven't had a chance to check out my copy yet.... Got to get them all packaged up ready for the Postie! If you are waiting on your copy from me, it will be in the post today!

If you are interested, I do have more here.

Secret

2011-09-06T16:29:00.002+10:00

Not a real crash hot picture, but it was the best close up shot I got! Actually quite enjoyed making this bit up. You will never guess it exactly, it is a mix of a couple of patterns :=)

x Sarah

Quilting

2011-09-05T17:46:00.000+10:00

I have been a bit quiet lately, but I have been busy. Actually, it seems a lot of the Crafty Blogging Community have been quiet. I have been blog hopping, but I am terrible at leaving comments! I suppose it is because we are all so time poor, and have SO many blogs in our 'favourites'!

On the quilty front, I have been EXTREMELY busy! Today, I thought I would show you a recent couple I have quilted for some lovely ladies recently:

I will try and post a sneaky peep tomorrow of a little secret project I am working on!

x Sarah

Out now!

2011-09-02T17:15:00.002+10:00

Just opened my emails and there I found that Etzcetera issue 2 is out! Yeah! Issue 1 was GORGEOUS.... off to purchase issue 2..... Oh, bugger it, will get the subscription!

Saturday

2011-08-31T18:47:00.002+10:00

Recently I got asked if I would like to attend the Longford Friendship Day with my business. It was held last Saturday and what a great day it was! Plenty of ladies stitching away and you could tell they all had an awesome day! I only managed to get a couple of pics of my space. As always, I take way too much stuff to these things......

Part of my Moda stand:

Our friendly 'neighbour' for the day was Anna Jarman from Creative Memories. You may know her from Bumble Bee Designs fame from many moons ago! We had heaps of fun and plenty of giggles. Thanks to the Longford girls for asking me and a BIG thankyou to Judy, my lovely SIL who came to help me. Your a legend x

x Sarah

Sunday out

2011-08-22T20:20:00.002+10:00

On Sunday we decided to have a nice relaxing day by going out for the day. There has been PLENTY of rain here and lots of flooding, so we thought it was a good time to go to Liffey Falls with the SLR camera!

It was a nice drive there:

This pic was taken at the start of the road, just over the bridge:

Man Ferns were everywhere. Look at this huge one, 3 times taller than Dennis (I also took a pic of a funny bendy one.... will have to look for that!):

It was a nice walk down:

The first Falls. Only small, but there was quite a force behind it!

This one is the main falls, pic taken from one of the lookouts:

This is the one from the bottom of the falls. I didn't go completely to the bottom as I would have had to walk over some wet rocks..... I was a little too scared in case I slipped and fell on my butt!

These pics were taken with my little camera. Just a little Sony Cyber Shot (Dennis hogged the SLR lol). He got some wonderful pics. On top of the large falls (the one just above. Not sure if you can see from my pic), there is a big bolder sitting on the edge which I am sure was not there last time we went..... It was lovely to see all that water. Last time we went, there was really only a trickle! To see more pics of Liffey, some are really beautiful, check it out here.

The Launceston Gorge was also flooded and there were HEAPS of people flocking there to take pics. We didn't bother stopping by. But, if you want to have a look at some pics of the Launceston Gorge, click here. It truly is an amazing place, not far from the city centre!

x Sarah

Black and Grey

2011-08-20T12:35:00.002+10:00

My recent project... ANOTHER scarf! This time Black and Grey, using 5 stitches.

Love this one!

And yes, I have another (my last) at the half way stage - 7 stitches. I am not going to show you that, you will have to wait until late this year!!!!!!

x Sarah

Just a little finish

2011-08-19T07:20:00.002+10:00

Just a little finish...... Weather a little, or big, it is still a finish! A drawstring bag, made for a friend to put her Scrabble letters in:

Didn't take long at all! Actually, I think the longest part was putting that cord in..... Thinking I made the casing too small!

I have also finished another scarf, will show you next post! And, for those who are interested to know how many stitches Mum used, she says 8!

x Sarah

New scarf

2011-08-15T17:53:00.000+10:00

My Mum recently sent me a scarf she had knitted from this trendy wool - Elicia! Quite cool! The wool looks like it is has already been crocheted, so it turns out quite thick and warm:

Mum also included a ball of the wool for Nan to make herself one (she loves her knitting), but she couldn't quite get the hang of it.... Well, so she said! So, I went through the pattern, told her it was easy peasy, and started her off..... Nope, she didn't want to do it, said it was too hard, and that 'I am the clever one' so I should do it! Far out! And, you know what? This scarf is quite long, the pattern says 5 stitches, I did an hour worth while she was here, done some while watching TV that night, then finished it off an hour after I got up the next morning:

This one is not as thick and as long as the one Mum did. Not sure how many stitches she used, I must find out 'cause...... Yep, I had to buy more! If you are interested in this wool, it is a Lincraft brand only from what I can find. The pattern comes with the ball, and you can get it from here.

Thanks Mum xx

Wallets

2011-08-14T16:30:00.002+10:00

I can now reveal what those fabrics were for..... 2 Little Wallets:

Our lovely niece, Emily loved the one I gave to her Mum, Judy (still blogless!), and had asked me to make her one. Having NEVER asked me to make anything for her before, I really had to didn't I?! Her colour choice was pink, so this is the one I made for her:

She quite liked it! So, I chose well!

Emily has a sister, Melissa, so I thought I should make her one too.... I chose some fabrics from my Bliss scraps for hers:

And, she loved those fabrics too.... But really, why wouldn't you, it is one GORGEOUS range!

Can you remember a while ago, I sent off the Hot Potato of this pattern..... Wonder where it is now?! Might have to go for a search................

So, that's 2 finishes for this month, and I do have a couple of others too! I will pop back to show you more later!

Quilts:

2011-08-11T17:36:00.000+10:00

Here is a selection of quilts that I have done since my new toy arrived:

This is Christine's quilt. She did this as a class over at Pauline's and I have actually quilted quite a few from this class. Not much of a batik gal really, but these quilts are just divine! Pattern chosen was the star design. Turned out a treat!

This one is Dawn's. This is a baby boy quilt, I think for a newborn, and looking through the pattern selection I have, we found this COOL 'hot rod' design. And, talk about look great!

This one was an Eye Spy quilt for Leslie. She chose butterflies for a little girl, and this is a pic of the back:

This quilt is Sandy's. This gal is one heck of a lady! She hand pieced every piece.... And, I tell you, it is NOT a small quilt. AMAZING! The design for this one is Vines.

This quilt is Penny's. She kindly let me run wild with this, and it was the first one I did. There were a few hiccups, but in the end, it turned out pretty good.

I have more pics.... Must see where they are and come back to show you more!

My space:

2011-08-09T17:13:00.000+10:00

Well, it is NOT really MY creative space, but it is where I keep all my online store's wares as well as my Gammill. It is a little crowded, but overall, actually not too bad! I have just purchased a couple of white bookcases (a tall one and a cube) to display my bits, as my old one would not fit anymore with the new machine in there and I also have 4 built in cupboards.... All FULL -website stock, postage supplies, quilting supplies, quilts etc !

Looking in from the doorway. Totally love my white cake stand (the plan was to put it on top of the cube, but it is a little too wide for that), which I need to fill full of pre-cuts. I have also had to pack a couple of swivel stands away as they are a little too big now to leave on the floor.

And, here she is:

The first week we had her, she kept breaking thread. Talk about stressed! While I needed a break, Dennis had a fiddle, and she is now working like a dream! Yeah! There has been MANY quilts done from her now! I will pop back and show you some......

Playing with:

2011-08-07T15:04:00.002+10:00

This morning, I cut into this little pile of fabrics for a couple of little projects that I cant share just yet - until I give them to their new owners which will be next weekend. I am sure that they will look great!

And, to prove I have been stitching, I just thought I would share ANOTHER secret squirrel project:

These little projects as well as a few more hexies have been crammed in in-between playing with my new toy! Talk about FUN! After a few hiccups at the start, all is going GREAT - thanks to my wonderful Hubby! I am off now, to take some pics of the room (now it is tidy!)....... Stay tuned!

I hope you all have had a wonderful, creative weekend!

x Sarah

Quick...... A finish!!

2011-07-31T13:42:00.002+10:00

I'm back!!! I didn't venture far, just been busy playing with my new toy!! More in a day or two!

Today, I wanted to share MY spring purse. I made the other's for my 2 lovely sisters-in-law, and thought I needed one for me too - plus my business has been asked if I would like to have a trade table at the Longford Friendship Day so I needed one for my sample!

I had a tiny amount of this fabric left over from some borders of a quilt and I JUST scrapped enough to make my purse from it:

And, like the other 2, I choose a Theodor Cleave button for my embellishment:

Perfect! So I DO have a finish for the month!!

x Sarah

Revealing a secret............

2011-07-14T09:10:00.002+10:00

For those of you who don't know........ Now you do!!!

Happy, Happy!!

Technique

2011-07-13T16:20:00.002+10:00

After chatting to Roseanne the other day about glueing our Hexagons, it occured to me that others might want to know this little tip I have learnt.

When I put my glue strip on, I dont put it too close to the edge. This way, when stitching them together, the needle glides in SO much easier than when the glue is right at the tip of the paper. You can see from some of these pics....

Try it! You will see what I mean!

I am still here................

2011-07-12T10:03:00.002+10:00

With last week off work (as well as this week), I have been doing some hexie sewing as my night time hand sewing! So, from 9 to 29 - stitching number 30 at the moment.

Kate and Myself have chosen to do our quilt in Nancy Halvorsen fabrics - no particular range, just mix them up a bit as they all work well together, and it really is a great choice I think..... They look fantastic!

Here is my little pile:

Layed out on the floor:

It did seem like I had done quite a bit, until I layed them all out!

Definitely a long term project!

If you want to check out LOTS more hexies, pop over to the Hexie blog HERE, you wont be disappointed.

With a whole week off last week, I decided to get stuck into the many quilts I had here to do. Actually, got through MOST of the pile when on Friday, when I had about 12" left of a border to quilt my Darning Foot smashed in half! A quick call to the sewing shop in Launceston, they seemed to think they had one, but was not too confidant as my machine is a industrial type domestic...... Dennis picked it up on the way home and when I tried it, it wasn't quite right! So, just cut a bit off and I was set!

I have lots to tell, maybe tomorrow...............

x Sarah

In the life of a dog......

2011-07-05T16:39:00.002+10:00

The last couple of nights, I have been getting back into my Hexies after seeing SO many beautiful blooms about! Last night, it was blowing a gale, raining, thundering and even lightning. Perfect stitching weather.....

A view from my lounge chair: My messy couch:

Did you see Miss Sophie among all that?!

I always have an old quilt on the bottom to protect the leather from her claws (even though she is a very gentle pooch), and either mine or Dennis's Quillow over the back. She has a habit of doing what we call 'donuts' (spinning round and round) until the quilt hanging over falls down, and she wiggles and wiggles until she is under it! Can you see what else is under there?

She is cuddling her pink sheep!

Its a dogs life!

2 more finishes.....

2011-06-29T17:39:00.003+10:00

The night before the Friendship Day, I decided to whip up a couple of purses using the Spring Strips I had in stock as I had tons! I changed the pattern slightly, only that I didn't do a stitchery front or crazy patch, but just added a button to some felt. Turned out a treat! I am so pleased I made them! They are quick to put together, and I sold out of the Spring Strips within a couple of hours. More arriving soon!

They are actually 'thankyou' gifts for my SIL's for helping me out on Saturday (along with a favour)! One for Judy in her favourite colour - Green:

And, one in Roseanne's favourite colour -Red.

I must make myself one, when I get more strips lol!

As well as the little purses, I gave them each a pair of these CUTE little scissors:

As featured in Vignette Issue 2 by Leanne's House:

As far as I know, I am the only Aussie seller of these, and I have LIMITED stock left. They were another 'hot' item on Saturday. Interested? Click here.

On family news. CONGRATULATIONS to our niece Mel (at only 21 years of age I might add) and her partner Paul on the purchase of their very first home! We are very proud of you xx

Yesterday.......

2011-06-26T19:50:00.002+10:00

Yesterday was spent at the George Town 'Wilted Quilted' Friendship Day, and WHAT a day it was! I was there at about 8.45am to set up my business, with the help of my 2 wonderful sisters-in-law (not a crash hot pic, but the only one I took of them)! They were such troopers, and I would not have done it without them.... THANKS girls you ROCK xx

We were so run off our feet, that I didn't take may pics at all, actually only these three! If anyone took a pic of the front of my booth, I would *love* a pic......

Part of 'show and tell":

I was such a GREAT day. I chatted alot (surprise, surprise), and met Annie, who I have been chatting to for a little while via email, but had not met 'in real life'! It was lovely to finally meet her :o) I am sure we will catch up again!

I was so stuffed when I got home! I went to bed at 9.30pm, and am ashamed to say, got up at 9am!! lol

Thankyou to the 'Wilted Quilted' gals for inviting me!

And, I have another 2 finishes! Yep! Pretty good going this month! I will pop back tomorrow and show you......

I hope you all had a wonderful and productive weekend!

Another couple......

2011-06-24T19:57:00.003+10:00

Just put the finishing touches to this little project:

Now I look at it, I think I need some blush (oops, and the ribbon on the hat!!)........ Though pretty chuffed with the way it turned out! I think I love this one more than the smaller one. This one actually has a little handle, so it is like a little handbag:

And, I finally got around to making the Hexagon Purse. I have actually had the bits lying around for goodness knows how long, and it only took me an hour to get it done!

And, my Tis The Season top is done! YAY! I have it up on my Design Wall for the moment.

Not 100% sure about one of the prints surrounding the blocks......

Seems to blend a little too much. What do you think? Can I really be bothered re-doing it?!

I 'Love to Shop'

2011-06-23T17:40:00.000+10:00

Don't we all! Today was spent in Launceston, so while I was there I did a bit of shopping! As I walked past Diva, I noticed that they had a sale on..... 4 items for $10! I just HAD to stop in...... I purchased 3 broaches (more on that later as it is a little secret thing) and when I went looking for the 4th, I came across this GORGEOUS 'watch' necklace:

It measures 2 1/2" long, so not as big as the pic looks - I think it is just the angle the pic was taken! Cute!

Ok, so while on the shopping note, my other finish! Love To Shop Purse! Another project I HAD to do when the pattern came out and finally it is done!

And was SO easy to put together!

I have another nearly finished too, just a little bit different.... More soon!

Charmed I'm Sure

2011-06-22T20:02:00.000+10:00

Oops... What happened to Tuesday?

A day late, but that does not matter! Here is my other new finish! Charmed I'm Sure Table Runner by Leanne Beasley. Made with a Charm Pack and some Moda Bella White.

There are 12 little stitcheries in this design, one in every row, scattered throughout:

Turned out pretty well! I have also kitted these up, including DMC for Saturday. I wont be listing them on my online store until after then, but if you are interested, send me an email and I will give you the details.

Wonder what finish I will show you tomorrow..... Yes, there is MORE!

Lou Lou

2011-06-20T17:08:00.000+10:00

When Natalie Ross designed this pattern: Lou Lou I decided I must make one. Then when I was in Hobart earlier this year, I picked up the perfect fabric bundle (Rainy Days And Mondays)!

And, I must say, it didn't take too long to whip up either! Finished Saturday night:

I didn't have any fabric covered button thingies so I just used plain buttons. I toyed with the idea of 2 buttons on top of each other, but nothing seemed quite right:

See the cute umbrella's I fussy cut? Cute hey?!

It is a decent size too:

If you are coming to the Friendship Day, you can see it in the 'flesh'!

Simple Pleasures

2011-06-19T13:06:00.001+10:00

Today I will show you these BEAUTIFUL Christmas Ornies! Can you remember I made one at Camp last year? I actually un-picked mine as in my haste at Camp, I didn't use pellon as there was no iron at the time! So, I decided to make another 3 while at it!

All made from the beautiful Theodore Cleave buttons.

Here is the Reindeer:

Angel:

Snowman (which seems to be a big favourite!):

And the man in red (which is my favourite!):

Pattern by Marg Low.

These would look FANTASTIC tied to a Christmas gift and used as a gift tag........

I finished putting the borders on that quilt I talked about yesterday! Sadly, it wont be quilted for a little while yet. More on that later!

It is raining here today! Good sewing weather..... so I am just going to bum around, and try to get my TTS top together or cut out at least!

Enjoy your weekend.

x Sarah

Sunkissed

2011-06-18T15:01:00.003+10:00

Ok, so I have been head down, bum up! Sewing LOTS! I have 7 finishes for this month, pretty happy about that! So, what can I show you??? I will show you over a few days, as I don't want to 'blast you' with eye candy! lol

I recently got asked if my business would like to set up a booth at the local Friendship Day which is NEXT Saturday! Of course I said 'yes'! I am pretty excited (and very VERY nervous!). So, I set about to make some samples of patterns I sell, fabric etc, and it was a good excuse to get those things I REALLY wanted to make done too! And, I have been busy cutting kits for things as well.

When Sunkissed came in, I knew I had to make something from this range, not something I actually 'went' for, but I felt the need to make something from it! You know how it is!! So, here is 'Shattered Sunkissed'. A pattern I made myself! I will put it in my Tutorial page soon.

I am pretty pleased with how it turned out.......

I will have kits of this quilt on the day too! Isn't is lovely?!

Ok, I will pop back tomorrow to share another finish!

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend..... I am off to put some borders on a quilt......

x Sarah

Gift

2011-06-13T14:05:00.003+10:00

On Saturday, I had a visitor, one I had not seen for, which seems like AGES! Branding a belated Birthday gift! And, what a lovely gift it was!

A bundle of yummy Nancy fabrics to add to my Hexie stash:

The most gorgeous beaded decorated pin! How cute is that?! And, a Gingerbread smelly button too:

Feeling pretty lucky!

Thanks Roseanne I love them all xx

Paper craft - again!

2011-06-08T21:06:00.002+10:00

Last Saturday afternoon was spent at my Blogless Sister-In-Law Judy's house to have a play with some Stampin Up stuff! We made a couple of these GORGEOUS cards (one I have already given away!). Nice huh?!

And, I totally *love* the paper handbags I see about in mags and blogs and Judy found a template to make some and we had a go..... Ever so easy!

I quite like the different paper flap, with the flower! I am yet to still add some Velcro to the inside to keep it down.....

Pretty productive day!

I have been sewing HEAPS lately, and have lots to share soon. I also have a ton of emails to get to.... I am too embarrassed to tell you exactly how many! So, if you are waiting on an email from me, I promise I will get to you within the next couple of days!

A day off!

2011-06-03T16:27:00.002+10:00

I have now finished my Work Placement, so today was my first Friday off for 12 weeks! How I am going to *love* having these days off again! Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed my placement, but is such a long week working 46 hours for a whole 12 weeks! Next Friday though, is my final lesson, which is only a half day anyway!

So, I was up bright and early this morning (6am) as I didn't want to waste the day! I cut some fabric ready to make a bag I have had on my 'to do list' for SO long, then I was off to run some errands in Exeter, Launceston and to catch up with Dennis for lunch!

While catching up with Pauline, I noticed she had these necklace stands. I have wanted one for SO long, but just could not decide on which one! I have my necklaces hanging around my bedside lamp, and when I want one, they are always a little tangled (and I was looking everywhere for about a month for my favourite, I had given up, recently it was found hidden behind the jumble - it was there all along!), it looks messy too! And, Pauline had a whopping 30% off them all...... Whats a girl to do - make a decision and buy one!

I couldn't decide out of the red velvet dress, or pink tutu..... then decided I like this black 'formal' dress complete with a 'bling' necklace! Ok, MINE!!

I now have it sitting on my dressing table, next to Lottie!

I know the pics are terrible, it does not do the stand any justice at all, but it is yucky outside (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it), so I took one with flash (top) and one without to see which one is best.... both a bit average!!

Wonder how long it will take Dennis to see it!

Back to the bag................

80th Birthday NAN - gift

2011-05-31T17:49:00.003+10:00

May seems to be the month for Birthday's in not just my family, but Dennis's too! I think there is about 8 or more and there is also Mother's Day too!

Well today, the last day in May, it is my Nan's 80th Birthday! I tell you, she is VERY hard to buy for! Usually every year before her Birthday and Christmas, she goes on a spending spree and buys herself everything she needs, so you have nothing to buy her! I don't know why she does it, but she does! LOL!

This year, Mum and Myself decided to make her a quilt together. Being in different parts of Australia it was a little bit of a challenge. So, it was decided that Mum was to make the quilt top, and send it down to me to supply backing, wadding, quilt and bind it. Hmmmmm...... Who got the hard bit?!

Anyway, after burning the midnight oil, I managed to finish it last night before bed! I think she will love it (even though she used to say quilts did nothing for her!)! She sure changed her mind when my Mum her daughter started to quilt!

I am not much of a purple gal, but this quilt went with my lounge suite very well:

And, Sophie had to put her stamp of approval on it before it was wrapped up................

Been at work today, so I will popping around shortly to give it to her!

So that's 2 finishes for May...... Seems I am not going as well as last year!

x Sarah

A very different gift.....

2011-05-30T18:55:00.002+10:00

Another gift I received for my Birthday from my very good friend Kristy, was this twine holder/spool. Talk about COOL!

It is made from cast iron (I think, its quite heavy!) with this cute little bird on the top:

With a hook on the side for its own rustic type scissors:

I am sure I will get plenty of use from it! And, I'm thinking I will wrap some Moda Twill tape around it when I use up the twine:

The decorative bottom of the stand:

Such a unusual gift, and talk about *LOVE* it! Thanks SO much Kristy xxooxx

I have been stitching here, and have nearly finished a 'joint' project. I must finish it tonight ready to give as a gift tomorrow..... Burning the midnight oil here!

x Sarah

Gifts for me

2011-05-27T10:11:00.004+10:00

Recently I celebrated my Birthday. It was a nice relaxing day at home, just bumming around! Thankyou to all who emailed and TXT'd me xx

My wonderful Friends In Stitching gals sent me a lovely gift! There was a challenge: You must make something that begins with the letter in which you live. The person that made for me lives in a place starting with 'N'.

A cute handmade card:

A Nifty Needlework pouch with a Anni Down's stitchery on the front. Cute fabric!

And, a heap of co-ordinated Notions and a Nice pattern (very clever wording!):

Pretty chuffed with my goodies I tell you!

Thanks girls for making my day xx

x Sarah

Get Red Red Ready for Christmas.......

2011-05-21T17:15:00.002+10:00

I will let you all know on a little secret! Have you seen the gorgeous book by Natalie Ross 'Get Red Red Ready for Christmas'? Well, it full of great Christmas goodness! It has 12 *beautiful* Christmas projects in Natalie's funky unique style.................... I tell you, you wont be able to go past the CUTE reindeer clock!

The secret: Purchase the book from me at the low price of just $24 (RRP$29.95) + post and you will receive free (yes FREE) your choice of any one Natalie's patterns! That is a saving of about $20!!!

It is never to start your Christmas sewing!

Tis The Season

2011-05-19T17:08:00.002+10:00

I put the finishing touches to the last Tis The Season stitchery blocks a week or so ago! Now I just need some time to put them together. Soon I will be back to my regular Fridays off so I plan to get heaps done then!

I have them all on my Design Wall so I can look at them everyday when I am sewing or on my laptop:

I chose not to stitch the glove block as I liked the others with the borders instead and thought that they looked more suited:

I have also traced the Angel again to one day make the bag as I love it! Hopefully I will have enough scraps left over from this project to make it.

Mini Milk Cartons

2011-05-16T19:49:00.000+10:00

Yesterday, myself and a couple of friends went to a paper craft afternoon! Talk about FUN! We all made a card which all ended up SO different. Here's mine:

The little verse reads: "I would give up chocolate, but I'm no quitter'!

Then we had a play with the Big Shot! I love it! We made some mini milk cartons. There is even a stamp set to match! Just like the real thing: 'To Open' with an arrow each end on the inside:

And, there is a 'To Open' on each side to:

I didn't stamp these 2 as I thought I might need the white ink:

One is filled full of Jelly Beans and is on its merry way to my Sister In Law Roseanne. It's her BIG birthday today. Happy Birthday old girl xx

Shhhhh...... Don't tell her I told you it's her 50th!

Stitching........

2011-05-15T13:26:00.003+10:00

Long time, no post! But, I have been busy! Stitching this project.

Looking good (if I do say so myself!)! I always have trouble with the dreaded satin stitch, it never seems to look any good, but check out my hearts! Pretty chuffed!

Did you notice that I didn't go up and down or from side to side? Well, I found it SO much easier if I went sideways...... I then ended up with a nice neat straight line on the side of the heart. Pretty clever idea and I thought of it myself! Maybe others do it this way, I have no idea but I will be doing it this way from now on with hearts! Click on the pic for a better sticky beak! If you have not tried it, I must say give it a go, it will surprise you!

Only 4 more to go!
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

2011-05-08T16:40:00.002+10:00

Happy Mother's Day Mum! I hope it has been wonderful xx

So now I can reveal what I made for her (which she already knew, but wasn't sure what fabrics!!). Yep, its one of those Nancy Halverson Baskets (remember I said I had another all cut out and bits sewn together - well this is it!):

I love the rim fabric which I am sure I have some left ready for some hexies!

Lots of pockets to fill with sewing notions:

Glad you liked it Mum, and that it wasn't too squished from the postie!

This is my 4th basket! They were fun to make, but I don't think I can bring myself to make any more! Check out the others I made at the beginning of the year here, here and here.

x Sarah

A lovely surprise

2011-05-06T21:33:00.000+10:00

I came home from work on Wednesday to find a surprise parcel in my mail box from my wonderful friend Lynda. Thinking she was teasing me quite early with our FIS's B'day gift, and sent her an email to say thanks, she went on to say it is not my Birthday gift, but she told me go ahead and open it!

What a lovely surprise it was!

It was a lovely little fabric bundle of Nancy Halverson fabrics for my Hexagon Quilt!

Totally love this panel, which I will save to place on the back. A piece from the True Friends range which I totally LOVE! I made a bag from this range many years ago and as it is a little worn now, so I use it as my work bag!

What an array of colour and mix of collections!

THANKYOU so much Lynda, it was a VERY lovely surprise!

x Sarah

Sarah's Prim Treasures

Baking.... and a gift peep

What's on the Gammill Friday

Happy Australia Day

Another finish

Asian Leaves

Garage Sale

Placemats

What's on the Gammill Friday

Quiet week

Whats on the Gammill Friday

A gift quilt

Latest project

The Cherry Shed Stitching Day

What's on the Gammill Friday

First finish for the year!

My blocks

Secret Santa gift from me to Kerri

Whats on the Gammill Friday & FIS Swap from Christine

Advent Swap from me

Advent Swap for me

Be prepared to be blown away!!

My gift

What's on the Gammill Friday and gifts!

A finish that I can share

More Christmas sewing

Gift giving

What's on the Gammill Friday

More on quilting

Sunday car show

Whats on the Gammill Friday

Another Ornie..............

First week gifts

Button *LOVE*

Whats on the Gammill Friday?

Christmas Ornies

Melbourne

Whats on the Gammill Friday

Sewing

Sydney part 2

Sydney trip

Whats on the Gammill FRIDAY

Birthday Celebrations

Whats on the Gammill Friday?

Interested????

Whats on the Gammill Friday (on a Wed!)

My blocks and the label

Friendship warms the heart

Whats on the Gammill......

Birthday Gift

Prize

What's on the Gammill Friday:

Oh sweet Ruby!

Launceston Show

TTS finished!

Thursday...

*ME* Day.......

Tassie bloggers Hagely retreat for 2011

Purchases

Purse for Sue

Purse Swap

Craft Shop Hop

Hand quilting

Its here!!

Secret

Quilting

Out now!

Saturday

Sunday out

Black and Grey

Just a little finish

New scarf

Wallets

Quilts:

My space:

Playing with:

Quick...... A finish!!

Revealing a secret............

Technique

I am still here................

Button LOVE

ME Day.......