Hi Gals, I've been flat out looking after kids, then Trevor (hurt his back) so I needed to help him etc. then helping with volunteering at our new Op Shop and I've done a bit of sewing. Taylor Swift was here last weekend in Sydney and our daughte
Hi gals, I've finished my Sweetpea navy blue bag. I'm finally pleased with it. I put navy blue webbing for the handles as it's very strong and I tend to be heavy handed when putting my bag in the car he he he! Went through 4/5 bobbins in threa
We’re back from our holidays. Had a great time with all the family at a beachside place an hour away up the coast from Newcastle called Hawks Nest. Came back and started sewing a new bag for me! It’s Navy. I’ve done the front and back se
Hi gals, here’s some things I’ve been doing for the church fete this Saturday. These are extra to the stuff I’d already done. All designs I’ve had for years, some coasters, tea towels, eyeglass case, Christmas things, bags, pillow cases etc.
Hi gals, it’s been school holidays for these past 2 weeks, so not much sewing getting done. Anyway yesterday I got a chance to get Mum’s 90th birthday gift started. (She will be 90 on January 29th). I’m making her a little heart shaped lap qui
Hi gals, been keeping busy sewing more things for our church Fete in October. Lot of embroidery designs from Sweetpea, Kreative Kiwi, Cute, etc. There are also plain bags etc. with Christmas fabrics. I have yet to wash out the towels to remove the WSS,
Hi gals, I’ve been keeping busy during tx and only visiting Mum a couple of time a week. Takes the pressure off me. I’m feeling fine and am so appreciative of all your thoughts and prayers. It makes it so much better to go through things when y
Thanks to Vicki (Basketkase) I’ve got a pretty Chicken in my kitchen. I’m going to do the Rooster in a moment. Wonderful digitisation Vicki. I just bought this an hour ago! 23thousand stitches. Love Chris Here’s the Rooster!!!
Hi gals, I’ve done another one of my favourite Kookaburra designs today. It’s from Glenn Harris (years ago). I always make them for overseas friends, but I’m keeping this one for me. I did him in the 5x7 hoop there are about 27 thousand stitch
Hi gals, I finished a beautiful FSL doily design from EmbroiderybyTM. It was made in the 8x8 (200x200) hoop, over 72,000 stitches and has a finished size of 6 3/4 inches. (17x17cm) I used 2 pieces of WSS and 5000m thread spools in Navy and White. 1
Morning gals, I had an afternoon home after visiting Mum yesterday. So I decided to make a flip and fold large purse (7x12 hoop). This is a Sweetpea design and I love making them. These fabrics were in a little set of 5 fabrics (I used 4) related to th
Hi Gals, I've finished the cot quilt for the moment. I'm seeing my quilter next week and she thinks she'll get it done pretty quickly. I'm disappointed with myself for not putting the grey wing on the Galah (the Pink and White bird on the bottom r
Hi Gals, here is my Australian Magpie and Possum for Charlotte's cot quilt. They have the best call and if you look it up on the Internet you will be able to hear it's warble! I've got 1 more to go - our National Floral Emblem, the Yellow Wattle.
SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 11.30am Hi Gals, well, I've finished off the Native floral emblems of Australia and will now sort out the baby quilt and put borders etc. A busy week ahead, so I'll try and get as much done as possible. 1. Kangaroo Pa
UPDATED - TUESDAY 28TH MARCH 7.30AM Hi Gals, I've decided to add 4 more designs for Charlotte's quilt. I've got a Possum, some Wattle and a Black and White Magpie to do yet. I've put the Black Cockatoo in with this post. I'll do some mo