A Quick Pic

I've spent several hours trying to iron out hick-ups with my computer and camera and now have my camera card in my sons camera and still haven't finished with the computer ...... so ......




here is evidence of the cooking DD did Sunday night (sorry bit blury) and i've yet to take some photos of the fabric I purchased last Saturday. The mocha cookies are super delish and the chocolate squares are always a treat.

I've just come across some lovely Dear Jane blocks that http://stitchinfriends.blogspot.com is giving away.

I'm playing catch-up with everything at the moment so roll on weekend.

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Giveaways and Goodies

I had a wonderful, if too short, time at the Quilt Show and managed a couple of purchases. My computer is playing up and I can't upload from the camera so pics will have to wait.

Here are some wonderful ladies who are having giveaways so pay a visit and check them out.

Farmyard Crafts and Quilty Threads

My beautiful daughter popped home (9 hour round trip) for the weekend to attend one of her best friend's 21st. A beautiful young woman and a lovely night for all. So this afternoon she was a little bored and declared "I'll do some cooking". A while later we have 2 chocolate cakes, 2 trays of chocolate slice and a batch of mocha cookies. Yummmm! With some in the freezer that should tied us over for a bit. She heads back early in the morning.

I'd like to finish with a picture of my step-father-in-law's prize orchid from May this year.

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Challenge Finish Five by end of July

Peg asked for a show of finishes so here goes.

1) Chenille Bag - for myself.

2) Summer Swap Quilt - in the post.

3) Project for a competition which will be in the post Monday. Photos in due course.

4) 5 x Mug Mats - 2 for a giveaway, 1 for a friend and 2 wrapped with matching mugs and donated to school cent sale.

I'm hoping that the finishing drive stays around a little longer but I'm off to Bundaberg Quilters Exhibition tomorrow and I have a shopping list for new projects.

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As July Comes To An End

Yes, July is almost over and I have just a little more hand sewing to complete. Here's a couple of photos of my chenille bag showing each side.

And after much thought I have my list of award recipients down to seven. Not an easy task I can tell you. I could easily keep adding to my list of wonderful, talented bloggers.

The rules for receiving this Award are :
1) Put the Logo on your Blog.
2) Add a Link to the person who awarded you.
3) Nominate 7 other Blogs.
4) Add Links to those Blogs on Yours.
5) Leave a Message for your Nominees on their Blogs.

Kerry ~ Forever Friday

Jo Jo ~ Home Sweet Home

Gina ~ Quilting in the Valleys

Wanda ~ Exuberant Color

Andrea ~ Welsh Quilter

Dianne ~ Dinky Di Quilting and Craft

Fiona ~ Dragonfly Crafts

Awww!! I would love to add some more.

I've also come across a couple of beaut giveaways, see Lila @ Lila Tueller Designs and May @ Abyquilt.

Right, I'm off to make a cup of milo and finish that stitching.

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Three Down - One To Go

I finished my chenille bag yesterday so that's number three for Peg's challenge. Didn't get a very good photo so i'll try again and post a pic later.

Also finished quilting and got the binding on 'project 1'. Between "McLeods Daughters" tonight and "Ghost Whisperer" tomorrow night I'll have that hand sewn and finished just in time for the end of July.

Thanks to Peg for putting the challenge out there. The bag would have still been on the 'to do' list for sure. Now I feel motivated to get a few more things finished, we'll see.

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Look What I Received - Doubley Special

Talk about make my day and bring a tear to my eye. I feel very special to have met these two wonderful ladies online. Even though there is reasonable distance between us, I like to think of them as my neighbours. Helz and Maree both sent me this award and I'll be back later to pass it on.

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Another Finish for Peg's Challenge

I'm cutting it fine but July's not over till it's over. My Summer Swap Quilt is finished, in the post, and on it's way to .........


This pic shows the front and backing fabric. I'll post a couple more photos once I know it has reached it's destination. I hope _____ enjoys it as much as I did making it.



Carolyn at Ohio Quilter's Journey asks "What do you do for inspiration??" I'd have to say that Peg's challenge has helped, nothing like a deadline to keep you keen. Pay Carolyn a visit and let her know where your inspriation comes from. She has a great giveaway to go with it.

Each time I've packed up my chenille bag stuff to go sewing, something spoils the plan. This time it was all the rain but I will not complain about rain. We had 100ml (4 inches), more than enough to make our road to town impassible. Slippery mud and flooded creeks. Today is 'project 1' time (in between catching up on all the washing ~ sunshine today) but I've still got a couple more days to make some progress at least on the bag.

Next Friday (fingers crossed) I'm going to visit the Bundaberg Quilters Exhibition. After work first of course, but I'll still get at least 3 hours there. I've been writing up my shopping list and saving pennies, can't wait!

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Bright Spots in an Overcast Day

Where do I start? The house to myself for awhile .... jobs to be done ... sewing to be done .... hmmmmm!

A quick visit to blogland to keep up to date with what everyone is doing. Visit here at Debbie's Quilts and More for a fantastic giveaway.

I also had to take a photo of the one rose in my garden.




And while I was outside my two girls came out to join me. Soon to be curled up inside somewhere for the day. Usually on something they shouldn't be.

Here is the backing I purchased last week for 'project 1'. I'm hoping to get it pin basted today ready for quilting.

The summer swap quilt is almost finished. Just a little more quilting and then the binding. End of July is looming and there's still my chenille bag to do. Nothing like a bit of pressure to get you moving. Atleast the GST and Tax are basically done.

So ... a quick cuppa ... a quick routine job .... and sewing. This Friday is Patchwork day so roll on Friday!!

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How Blessed Am I?

Yesterday I came home from work and DD had baked the most beautiful sponge cake, strawberry jam, cream and all. YUM!

Today I come home from work and there's not one but two chocolate cakes, a mud cake and a container of chocolate chip cookies. Good thing I'm getting back into my walking routine.

Butrfly2200 has passed her 100th post and is having a giveaway to celebrate so pop on over and say hi.

Sewing has had to make way for bookwork this week but I'll be back to the sewing on the weekend.

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And The Winner Is ....

Nothing fancy here, just put all your names in a hat and DD drew out the lucky winner ......

Congratulations goes to ..... Helz ..... and thankyou ladies who left their comments.

I look forward to doing this again perhaps for my 100th blog. That could be a little way off yet. Till then I'll keep travelling the world through the land of blogs.

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Christmas In July Giveaway

Blue Bird Quilts is having a fantastic giveaway to help celebrate Christmas In July. Jingle your way over with your Christmas memories.

Summer Quilt Arrival

Fantastic Friday strikes again. I made it to patchwork not only with DD joining us but my mum as well. It was great to catch up with the ladies again, and I made good progress with my embroidery, caught up on any news, had a couple of cuppas and then on to Bundaberg to pick up DS for the weekend.

When we arrived home around 6.30pm the mailman had left a parcel in the mailbox. Yippee!!

Raced home, unloaded the car (wasn't too much) and then opened the mail to find this bright and cheery little number .......

I'm still excited and I'm such a lucky duck. Autumn Moon included these other goodies with my quilt as well as a bundle of Moda fabric squares and a couple of postcards. I've already added a couple of projects from the mag to my wish list.

It's a privilege to be part of such a wonderful group of people and I look forward to the next swap and meeting new quilters.

DD has also had her first finish. She hand stitched the binding on her mug mat so that's one down and counting.

Last but not least Peg sent me this in an email. How cool. I have to admit I'm a little worried that the end of July is closing in and it's back to work next week. But today is another cold, overcast day so back to the sewing.Quilting Wishes