tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39619162148742066052024-02-18T17:58:26.908-08:00Flower and LinenSusiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-77481547504498662552015-02-20T20:01:00.000-08:002015-02-20T20:01:05.141-08:00Nature's Journey Progress Part One<div style="text-align: center;">
So Part One is now complete. So chuffed I'm on time (for once).</div>
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I never realised how satisfying it was using up these teeny tiny scraps I had kept. </div>
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In the majority of these blocks I have used some lovely fabrics gifted to me from my Aunty Anita who sadly passed away two weeks ago. An amazing woman, so many stories. A WW2 Royal Airforce veteran, who was doing Morse code for Churchill in the war. My Uncle (her husband) was at the Normandy landing but he never said much about this. The only stories were gleaned after a couple of pints of Guinness at the local pub in Dublin. </div>
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Anyway, I'm really happy and grateful to be using these fabrics as a special memory to a wonderful lady who I will miss ever so much. </div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-55403647440532462292015-02-10T19:16:00.002-08:002015-02-10T19:16:58.652-08:00Thimbleblossoms and Fig Tree combination<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the last three months of 2014 I began this long term project to machine piece this Juggle quilt then hand quilt. It was made for my mother-in-law who was turning 70.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really had no idea how I was going to hand quilt - well what design I was going to use. My ideas evolved as I pieced it together</span></div>
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I adore this fabric range. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchased this pattern in a Craftsy class by Camille Roskelly of Thimbleblossoms. It was wonderful to watch how she put this together before I attempted mine. </span></div>
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The backing was by Denise Schmidt purchased at Spotlight. The binding fabric was a spotlight essentials range. </div>
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My mother-in-law was very grateful and really loved it. </div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-24661736983672519712015-02-06T20:05:00.000-08:002015-02-06T20:05:08.130-08:00Cottage Garden Thread Holder<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally managed to make my own Cottage Garden Thread Holder. </div>
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I completed the stitchery last year but just hadn't got around to making my own after I had made one for a gift. Similar inside to my last too. </div>
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Still in love with this gorgeous Kokka fabric which I was so fortunate to have given to me by a lovely friend. </div>
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The pattern is by <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/">Gail Pan by Gail Pan designs</a> and I purchased my pattern at <a href="http://patchworksplus.com.au/">Patchworks Plus</a>.</div>
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I also finished my January project for the <a href="http://chookyblue.blogspot.com.au/">Chookyblue</a> <a href="http://stitch-a-long.blogspot.com.au/">Stitch-a-long</a></div>
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Busy prepping the blocks now for Part One. </div>
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Happy Stitching</div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-10968547581926833242015-01-19T20:52:00.000-08:002015-01-19T20:53:01.077-08:00A very special project<div style="text-align: center;">
This June, my mum will celebrate her 80th birthday. I'm hoping to make her a special quilt to celebrate as I haven't yet made her any quilts. </div>
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I adore all of <a href="http://averyfinehouse09.blogspot.com.au/">Judy's</a> projects. I'm fortunate enough to live very close to <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/">Amitie</a> where Judy works. (the next suburb actually, used to be in my suburb which was very bad for the wallet). Amitie is owned by <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/shop/Patterns/Jen-Kingwell-Designs.htm">Jen Kingwell of Jen Kingwell designs. </a>. Given Jen is such a lovely person, she has also employed everyone in the store as lovely as herself. So it was my first quilting class that I took with Judy about 5 years ago now using <a href="http://flowerandlinen.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/finished-quilt.html">this</a> pattern - Town and Country. If you are ever in the area and want to do a class I can't recommend them enough. </div>
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I chose the Rue Indienne range of French General fabrics. I figured you can't go wrong with French</div>
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I'm not 100% sure of this bottom brown/orange colour but time will soon tell when I get them all out. Hubby bought these back recently from his trip to the States for work. He hates it when he gets to the hotel and there is already a package waiting for him. Never a doubt as to what it contains.......</div>
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I also purchased this dresden quilt template which will hopefully make things easier. </div>
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Another special project I'm intending on doing is this <a href="http://www.lynetteandersondesigns.com.au/">Lynnette Anderson</a> cushion for my mum's sister. I'm yet to source the button and choose fabrics but hoping that won't be too hard</div>
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My aunt lives in tropical far north Queensland and I want to finish and take it up with me when we go up there to celebrate mum's birthday. Aunty Shirl loves her garden so I thought this might be appropriate. </div>
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Well off to entertain the kidlets for one more week before they are back at school and kinder and I'm back to work. </div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-7787837320759248582015-01-10T21:02:00.002-08:002015-01-10T21:04:49.587-08:00The 'ole faithful Christmas Table runners<br />
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Well this is the second year in a row I have completed these table runners to give as gifts for teachers. Once again I couldn't go past the Kate and Birdie Paper co fabric. This line is called Winterberry. </div>
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Last year I used Kate and Birdie Paper Co's fabric line - Winters Lane. Has to be my all time favourite fabric line. See those Table runners <a href="http://flowerandlinen.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/tablerunners-complete-times-six.html">here.</a></div>
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The stitcheries are by Natalie Bird and can be found in her book - Tis the Season. They are super quick and easy to stitch up. I actually did an extra which I have popped away in my Christmas storage as perhaps I can use it next Christmas. The original quilt pictures can be found <a href="https://flowerandlinen.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=I9IU2UoBAAA.fCY-grcflXKx_VicFyJW5A.Ca6Fh5HKjSsdXpszHTe3lg&postId=2507294108178257113&type=POST">here.</a></div>
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These runners were made for my son's kinder teachers. Two of the three teachers have now taught two of our children and one of them has taught all three, so I wanted to make something a little special. </div>
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One runner was completed in a combination of the Winter's Lane and Winterberry fabric lines however I didn't get a picture! Time poor. </div>
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I've more to post soon as I'm a little behind in blogging. Those that follow me on instagram are kept well up to day. I do hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and will have a happy and healthy new year. </div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-4862969741995787092014-09-02T21:30:00.000-07:002014-09-02T21:31:15.758-07:00Two Birds Tablerunner<div style="text-align: center;">
I didn't mean for there to be so long between posts - time is truly flying by at the moment. We haven't even reached the crazy season yet. </div>
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I began this table runner a while back but unfortunately had to rush it in the end.</div>
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The pattern is by <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/">Gail Pan</a> and is located in her book <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/photos/patchworklovesembroidery/00_cover_b1222_patchworklovesembroidery.html">Patchwork Loves Embroidery.</a></div>
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I made this for a very special lady - Sylvia who turned 96. This lady is like a grandmother to me. I only met one grandparent - my grandmother whom was born in 1893! She died at 89 years of age when I was 6, she lived in a nursing home and struggled to remember my name (which was very funny when she would go through 7 or 8 of her 10 grandchildren's names to finally remember mine). Anyway, Sylvia is my neighbour and lived next door to me for all of my life till I moved out with my hubby 15 years ago. There was never anything she wouldn't do for you (such as going in to our house to turn my electric blanket off if I had forgotten) to babysitting me if my parents went out. Now she is very frail but still very sharp of mind. She still remembers everybody's name and now all their kids names and never ever forgets a birthday. Sylv, loved her gift. </div>
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I read some wonderful reviews on this book, however I must admit I was put off by the cover. Yes, I know, "don't judge a book by its cover" but its very difficult to locate a hard copy to browse through or locate some of the pics inside the book itself. So upon the special recommendations by <a href="http://laurajane-lousnews.blogspot.com.au/">Laura</a> and <a href="http://shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com.au/">Shez</a>, I decided to purchase it. </div>
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Now if the publishers of the book had of placed this tablerunner on the cover I would not have hesitated the couple of months that I did and most likely would have purchased immediately upon its release. Isn't it strange how the visual is so important in our day to day lives, especially our crafty lives. I have even read many authors also judge books by their cover. So I am content I am not the only one. </div>
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Another project I've been itching to begin is this Rosalie Quinlan design. I've taken inspiration from <a href="http://lilabellelane.blogspot.com.au/">Sharon</a> over at Lilabelle Lane and I'm using Bonnie and Camille's Miss Kate fabric. I'm also going to be adding in some additional colours from the Cosmo thread line that match the fabric.</div>
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Just adore this watermelon and aqua together</div>
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So although I haven't blogged for a while it hasn't been all that quiet at home. I've been keeping busy with my Rosalie Quinlan - Simply Blessed BOM. </div>
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I'm currently stitching number 3 of 9 but have only put one block together fully. I couldn't find any template plastic large enough for this 12 x 12 in block, so I used cardboard which really doesn't work as well. I do love the Tilda fabric. I purchased a bundle with a gift voucher I received, from <a href="http://www.sewcreativesupplies.com.au/">Sew Creative Supplies</a> and received lovely efficient service. Speaking of service, I also received my next block from Sarah at <a href="http://patchworksplus.com.au/">Patchworks Plus</a> who is such a sweetie and super speedy efficient service also - that is why we keep coming back isn't it? </div>
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Next up was trying to finish my Storytime Quilt. I used one of my favourite designers range - Storybook by<u> </u><a href="https://www.kateandbirdie.com/">Kate and Birdie</a>. Hence sprang the name - Storybook, with the cute Snugglepot and Cuddlepie characters together with Winnie the Pooh on the back. </div>
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Last Sunday, I was fortunate enough to attend a workshop held by the amazing <a href="http://www.leanneshouse.com/">Leanne Beasley</a>. This woman just oozes talent and is incredibly inspiring. She clearly loves her work and is so passionate about sharing her creativity. If you haven't seen her magazine - <a href="http://www.leanneshouse.com/#!vignette/c1enr">Vignette</a>, check it out, it is so lovely and has some stunning projects (on my to do list). </div>
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I saw this little cutie at our stitching day last year with <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/">Gail Pan,</a> <a href="http://www.leanneshouse.com/">Leanne Beasley of Leannes House</a> and Natalie Lymer of <a href="http://cinderberrystitches.typepad.com/">Cinderberry Stitches</a>.</div>
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This is the Daisy Cottage pattern by Gail Pan. This was included in the Saturday projects, but as I went on the Sunday, I received a different project. </div>
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<a href="http://www.orangedaisy.com.au/">Orange Daisy</a> produced a range of French themed stitcheries a while ago now. I really can't wait to put them altogether in a quilt. </div>
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In the meantime, I have used one of them for this cushion to be sent up to Far North Queensland. Its for my cousin who is turning 60. She is going through an enormously rough time battling bone cancer and I can't wait to see her in a couple of weeks. (I hope she doesn't read my blog as I only sent it today). </div>
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The fabric is from <a href="http://barijdesigns.com/">Bari J Designs</a> and I think the line was called Paris Apartment. My original thought was to have different fabrics on the front and back however I'm so glad I decided to stick with the one design. </div>
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I hope this brings a little smile to my cousin's face on her birthday. </div>
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I adore the Cottage Garden Thread range. The colour variations are limitless and the threads are so beautiful to use. I've begun to accumulate a few and so has my friend. I thought a little holder might be a nice gift for her birthday.</div>
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I used the 'Stitching makes my Heart Happy' pattern by Gail Pan designs. It holds 24 threads. I might just make myself one soon. </div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-48934405309023676942014-03-12T20:15:00.002-07:002014-03-12T20:15:29.295-07:00Super fortunate - Stash Additions<div align="center">
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You will see how fortunate I've been lately when you scroll through and see these wonderful additions to my stash, all through generosity of friends, bloggers and fabric shop (shoppe). </div>
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I've subscribed to <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/">Cath Kidston</a> emails for years. I love her all of her products, including bags, shoes (especially gumboots), clothing, cross stitch and especially fabric. My lovely friend just returned from the UK and brought back these beautiful fabrics and buttons. I've no idea how/when I will use these yet, but I know I will come up with something, eventually. (aren't they the cutest buttons you have ever seen?)</div>
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How cute is this puppy fabric? I'm thinking of something for my aunt and cousin who are huge doggy fans. </div>
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Next, I was fortunate enough to win 12 fat quarter 'red' fabrics on the fabulous <a href="http://www.redpepperquilts.com/">Red Pepper Quilt's</a> blog, kindly donated by the <a href="http://www.thefabricshoppe.com/">Fabric Shoppe.</a></div>
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Rita is super talented and a massive inspiration to many. If you have never had a look at her site - you MUST go and have a look. </div>
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I also received some Aurifil thread in the bundle which I have heard so much about but have never used before. I will let you know how it goes. This is also my very first text print and I just love it. </div>
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This is a quilt for a lovely baby to be received on her Naming Day. </div>
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I chose some bright fabrics from the Daydream line by Kate Spain.</div>
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I began this baby quilt when my friend's baby was still in-utero and she didn't know the sex. After I had cut about a dozen 4.5" squares, little Daniel was born, two weeks early.</div>
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So I added a little more blue/teal than I had originally planned, </div>
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A little label for the little man and a lemon brushed cotton backing, it looks a little bright here, </div>
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I really adore Kokka fabric - it is so Kawaii! </div>
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(according to Wikipedia - <strong>Kawaii</strong> (かわいい <span class="IPA" title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_Japanese" title="Help:IPA for Japanese">[kaw͍aiꜜi]</a></span>, "lovable", "cute", or "adorable")</div>
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completed with my new love of machine binding for those times I'm in a hurry</div>
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I made this blanket to suit a pram or bassinet. We are still having some really warm days here and it is quite light but with the brushed cotton backing it remains cosy and warm when required. </div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-71401433513633362362014-02-05T18:58:00.000-08:002014-02-06T15:10:58.936-08:00The best part about hubby going away...........<br />
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The best part about hubby going away for two weeks is his return - not just his physical presence but this.........</div>
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Fat quarter bundle of Grant Park by Minick and Simpson.</div>
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This deliciousness is set aside for this quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini <a href="http://flowerandlinen.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/project-12014-and-christmas-gift.html">here</a>.</div>
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I know there is a lot of talk about supporting our local shops and believe me I do! I have one right beside my local supermarket and another not that far away. But when you have free shipping to a hotel in the US and 20% off in which the Fat quarter shop sent to the hotel before Christmas and the hotel kindly held it till my hubby arrived, you can't go past this opportunity. </div>
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I can and will continue to support my LQS' but I saved $70 by buying this FQ bundle the way I did. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had the large Swoon quilt pattern by </span><a href="http://thimbleblossoms.bigcartel.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thimbleblossoms</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for a while now but am still undecided on which fabrics to use. So I thought some practice wouldn't hurt by doing a mini swoon quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hubby has been in snowy Colorado for two weeks now and it has meant I can hole myself up in my sewing room when the kiddies are in bed without feeling guilty. </span></div>
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So this isn't really a 'block of the week'. Back <a href="https://flowerandlinen.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=w229yUMBAAA.fCY-grcflXKx_VicFyJW5A.H3tYl9X0-Ey8L-JpTDoSSw&postId=4535363536361735681&type=POST">here</a> I posted about a new project I was hoping to start using my stash. The ABC block of the week was hosted by Liz at <a href="http://shushimquilting.blogspot.com.au/">Shush I'm quilting.</a> I thought it seemed forever that I was waiting on my book - as it turned out I hadn't actually ordered it. I do things like that sometimes.</div>
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So in an effort to catch up I readied three quarters of the blocks to stitch when we went away for the week in early January. </div>
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Now I have to say, all these photos on this post are taken by my 9 year old daughter. It is our 11th Wedding Anniversary and in an effort to help me with EVERYTHING today (as hubby is away for two weeks), she offered to take these photos. </div>
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I a little disappointed that the blocks are a little 'squished' with my embroidery but I think they turn out fine once sewn together - well I am hoping anyway. </div>
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We are celebrating Australia day tomorrow and I intend to spend it at the beach with my little man, my mum and brother. The girls are off to their other Nan's for two nights to be spoilt before school starts (and mum needs to get ready for one child starting school and one starting kinder). </div>
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I was so fortunate to receive this stunning quilt from my sewing friend (and old work colleague) together with a book for my next project. I adore this quilt. I love the fabric combination, the Russian doll fabric especially and the gorgeous border fabrics. Don't you think that royal blue border is striking?</div>
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and with such the sweetest hand stitching too. I'm very lucky to have such a good friend. </div>
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Also contained within this parcel was our next project. We have decided to do this together. Now many of you may have heard of the Elm Creek Quilt novels, well this quilt pattern is by the same author - <a href="http://jenniferchiaverini.com/">Jennifer Chiaverini.</a> I think I have read most of the novels except Mrs Lincolns Dressmaker, one I am hoping to get to soon. </div>
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So thank you for my lovely gifts Sam, you never fail to spoilt me. I also received from her this fabulous Santa but hubby has popped it away for another year. I'll show you next Christmas. </div>
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So another long period of zero blogging has passed. Truthfully, not alot of creativeness has occurred. My father had a fall in late October and after a succession of setbacks he lost his battle to overcome all he had faced in the last two months. It is an incredibly sad time but I'm also comforted in the fact I had this man in my life for 39 fabulous years to that I am very grateful. He also got to meet my three children who were the lights in his life, he could never stop talking about them. I only hope he is watching from above as they grow into the beautiful little people they are. </div>
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Anyway, in my last post I mentioned I was making some table runners for the carers at the children's occasional care centre. For one morning a week for the last four years, first my middle child then the little one attended this fabulous centre. </div>
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I wanted to make something to show my appreciation to these fabulous woman whom my kids adored. I think they liked them. </div>
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The backing with its little thank you stitching was also made from the Charm squares of Kate and Birdie Paper Co's 'Winters Lane' fabric. I'm totally in love with this fabric. Such beautiful subdued hues of Christmas colours with these accents of red. </div>
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I made another one with a green binding (which I think I prefer) for my mother-in-law's friend who sometimes comes over to watch my little one for two hours or so whilst I run around crazy. This special time I get alone recently allowed me to spend my last hour with my father in Intensive care. To that I am immensely grateful. I was able to talk with him and hold his hand as he fought hard. If only I had known it would be my last hour though I would never have left. </div>
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I ran out of the red Winters Lane binding fabric so went with a subdued green which I thought blended well. This was from the Moda line Chloe's closet. </div>
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So not the most productive year, I'm hoping 2014 will be doubled in production terms. </div>
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I want to wish anyone reading this a very Merry Christmas to you and your families. I also wish you a safe, happy and healthy 2014.</div>
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So I finally received an update of sorts to my computer and it seemed to 'rejig' blogger. Blogger is no longer having a meltdown each time I try to load a photo - hallelujah! Back to blogging and this post.......</div>
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I stumbled upon this fabric range through <a href="http://corasquilts.blogspot.com.au/">Cora's quilts</a> via Sharon at <a href="http://lilabellelane.blogspot.com.au/">Lilabelle Lane</a>. Take a look at that quilt on Cora's header. Beautiful. Now, how could I not resist this dreamy fabric. </div>
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My little man attends occasional care one morning a week and my daughter also attended the same place two years ago. The ladies are just such wonderful women I wanted to put a little effort into their gifts as this will be the last year we will see them. </div>
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So, I decided on a table runner for each (x 5 mind you!). </div>
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This fabric line is called Winter's Lane by Kate and Birdie Paper Co. And to co-exist with this stunning fabric I have decided to incorporate three stitcheries by Natalie Bird from her 'Tis the Season book. </div>
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So, since my last post we have been on a little family holiday to one of my favourite parts of the world - Cairns, North Queensland. </div>
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This was the view from our balcony one morning.</div>
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We did alot of this, </div>
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Green Island has certainly changed since I last snorkeled here almost 15 years ago. </div>
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It was such a startling reality that this reef has deteriorated to an almost unrecognisable state since my last visit. It was still beautiful but there was so much coral gone and what was left in this particular spot, was bleached terribly by the sun.</div>
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This was my five-year-old's first snorkel. We had to retrieve her a couple of times from the shipping channel as she would just swim off chasing reef sharks. </div>
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And this is Winter! Miss 8 loves her swimming as much as the rest of us.</div>
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Each alternate row of the quilt has a solid colour. I had originally chose this light grey but unfortunately had not purchased enough. I went back to purchase some more and wouldn't you know it - it was all gone. So I got the darker grey and now that I am constructing the quilt I think the lighter grey would have suited more......(insert sad face!)...hopefully once it is quilted in a light coloured cotton it will detract from the dark colour. <br /></div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-5013623347658267192013-06-10T22:08:00.000-07:002013-06-10T23:07:17.093-07:00Scraptime<br />
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A couple of weeks ago, I found I was just getting back in to my digital scrap booking when Creative Memories Australia announced they were going in to Voluntary Administration here in Australia. I was quite devastated as I had bought alot of digital content and we really keen to get going. Now my little one is older it's a little easier to find the time to do scrapping digitally. All I need is me and my computer. </div>
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I started trawling the internet and found some great kits for about $5 which were compatible with my Creative Memories package. I went along to Harvey Norman to get one layout printed as was really happy with the result. </div>
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The old Creative Memories Australia is going to be launching a new brand over the coming days and I'm really keen to support it. However, I am also glad there are other options out there and things are never as bad as they seem. </div>
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My plan is to do at least one layout per month per child, more for their birthday, and a family layout per month. At Christmas time they will be collated and printed (or throughout the year instead from a budget perspective) and then give to them as their gift from Mum and Dad.</div>
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More slow and steady progress on this Block in My Girls Day out quilt. </div>
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And, I was thoroughly spoilt by my friend when she returned home from England. How cute are these? And they can be purchased in a department store like our David Jones? I love it!</div>
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(I also received a lovely Liberty lavender satchel but is currently keeping my drawer smelling 'lavenderish')</div>
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There hasn't been alot going on craft wise - I finished my mothers day calendars (and forgot to take photo's prior to Mothers day) but was very happy with the way they turned out (and so were the recipients). </div>
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I finally decided to join the lovely Cheryll at <a href="http://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com.au/">Gone Stitchin</a> for Friday Night with Friends (FNWF). This has always looked like a fun night to join. </div>
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I was all geared up and ready to go, looking forward to watching one of my favourite shows at the same time - Escape to the country.........</div>
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Sewed around a couple of bolts of the fabric and got sidetracked with a show delving in to Breast Cancer, which has always been close to me but even more so right now as my cousin awaits result from two lumps found. </div>
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In some other sad crafty news, I heard last night that Creative Memories Australia has gone into voluntary administration. </div>
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For those of you who don't know who <a href="http://www.creativememories.com.au/">Creative Memories</a> are, they are a US scrap booking company whom I have dealt with on a digital scrap booking level. They do traditional and digital, but I find digital alot more portable with a busy family and toddlers around. </div>
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Here is a pic of one of their storybooks you can print digitally. </div>
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I just finished my calendar for my mum and mother-in-law on Monday for Mothers day and do hope there is no issues receiving it. A wonderful way to customise your calendars to suit the time of year. Mine start the month after the last one, this year the calendar will start in June. </div>
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It really is devastating for the crafting community as we lose yet another part of the market here in Australia. </div>
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My heart goes out to the consultants whose livelihoods depend on this product. A sad day indeed. We can only hope that perhaps someone will save it.</div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961916214874206605.post-29811082486591804992013-04-08T22:31:00.002-07:002013-04-08T22:31:59.674-07:00French General bag<div align="center">
I was supposed to finish this bag for my February project in the <a href="http://stitch-a-long.blogspot.com.au/">Stitch-a-long</a>. I am a little late. I've called it my French General bag but its not entirely authentic. The big panel at the back and lining isn't French General - I didn't have enough</div>
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Once I got started I found this bag very easy to make. The instruction were clear and not convoluted. I was worried at the lack of photographs of each stage in the pattern but I certainly managed without. </div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">This bag is from the Red Home book by Natalie Bird</span></div>
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Here is my live-in model - Lil.</div>
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