Spring has sprung

Well finally daffodils and pansies are rearing the tiny little heads.  However we have still had days of immense cold and then sunny weather its so hot the t shirts need to come out.  I have finished a spring applique block and detailed below:

Spring Blooms

Spring is in the air 2011/2012

Well I cannot believe that it is nearly summer, spring is showing signs of blooming  pansies, daffodils and the spring blossoms are coming. Sunglasses, shorts and t shirts, yeah

Watch this space for some lovely applique, spring blooms!

Unfinished Projects

Hi We as my husband has mentioned to me I haven't blogged in a while, I suggested he purchase me a new laptop then it might encourage me to be technical.  However I have been happily stitching away and have completed my twas the night before Xmas wall hanging.    Photos below.
Fairyland - Natalie Bird                                                   Twas the Night before Xmas - Hugs n Kisses

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Spring is in the air

I cannot wait for spring and those new blossoms to appear.  Meanwhile I have been busy stitching in my hideaway.


The holidays saw Kate and Samantha keen with the cuttlebug, Samantha attended a scrapbooking class and was very excited with what she achieved.  We also had snow in the holidays exciting for the kids but not enough to make a huge snowman.

I have finished my cushion "Cathedral Window"" and have placed this in the class list.  It was such fun to do and I remembered doing this pattern 20 years ago.

Well our power went out on Sunday 3 am 31st July and it wasn't back on until 1st August 4.30pm.  Wow you would be amazed at how reliant we are on electricity.  Those cantabrians need hugs for all those days they were without power.  It made me think what to do about being more prepared.

I hope to have some more applique classes soon that are exciting.

Happy stitching enjoy before the garden beckons.

Applique is sew divine

Who is passionate about applique?  Who enjoys stitching?  It is the rythmic stitching that makes me feel happy each day.  Who else out there loves to stitch?

Would love to get together with a group of applique enthusiasts. I attended a mariners compass class with Brenda Henning  and here is a photo below.

Fabulous ball gowns galore

Its Balltime and the last year of school for the eldest child.  At times it has been  zip your lips and get on with it, but the day was lovely and Hannah looked beautiful.  A photo is attached.  Queens Birthday weekend and it was lovely not having anything specific to do .  Kate the 5 year old wanted to buy the Queen a birthday present and post it to her.  What a lovely thought!

Moments to enjoy with your children

Its great to remember those rare moments of pleasure you have with your children.  We went to the patchwork shop today and chose some fabric to make little bags with bows and buttons on.  Just a delight to see how they choose their colours.  I will post photos of bags.  I have a stall the weekend of 15th and 16th April to show what I do.  So busy organising stuff and need to get on with posters and handouts.  but a teachers only day today,  wet and cold so an inside day but visited the library for a break and lunch with dad. 

Have a great day.  Enjoy life one day at a time