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Another Day In Gisborne
A little slow in posting but our overseas guests just want to go out all the time.Last weekend we headed off to Patch N Quilt in Gisborne for our bloggers' meet.We swapped ...Kim's gift from SueWe...
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Back to Gisborne
My last post, three months ago, was about Gisborne and last weekend we found ourselves back there again. I have been hibernating like a lazy old bear but it is now time to rejoin the world and Gisborne...
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Chookshed Party
I happily accepted the invitation to Chooky's Chookshed party.I recently purchased Margaret Sampson George's new book "Take An Element Seeing The Possibilities". So that's what I did - my MSG hexagon...
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Biggest Afternoon Tea
On the first Saturday in June our quilt group hosted an afternoon tea to raise money for cancer, as part of the Australian Biggest Morning Tea promotion. We have all been touched by this nasty disease...
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Not much sewing ......
A well overdue post. I need to remind myself that I am still here!!!!To bring you up to date -Two weeks ago Marina and I shared a day out with Susan, who was visiting family in Melbourne.We met Susan...
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A Little Finish
Psychologically I needed a finish.There is no more humour in a pile of unfinished projects.A shopping trip in search of rabbits led me to two new fabrics, and visits to the Moda and s.o.t.a.k....
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Meeting New Friends and Old Quilts
I have been trying to sew a bit lately in between all those family things that happen with elderly parents, kids and extended family. A few hospital visits, helping kids shift house and many birthdays...
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It's a New Year
I have been neglecting my blog in recent months but after some holiday re-energising, let's start the New Year on a positive note.First, a little catch up...On the last Saturday in November we had our...
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Just Catching Up
In a sincere effort to finish off several projects this year, I thought that I would post a picture of my current project as my blog header. Once the goal is achieved, I will replace it with a photo of...
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Nine Patch Again
After lots of cutting and sewing, I have a result.So pleased.Now all I need are some borders. The 3 1/2" block on point is 4 1/4" across, so that is the measurement that I will use for the border....
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New Project/s
It's the 5th of February.On January 31st the following items were ticked off my list -The nine patch quilt top with borders - finished ✔️The backing pieced from my stash - finished ✔️Quilt delivered...
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A Little Distraction
In Mid January Temecula Quilt Co invited us to their sew along - Wild Goose Wednesday.The goal is to make 8 flying geese units per week for 33 weeks.Week 1Last year, a quilt by Christine Vlasic...
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More Flying Geese
I have been diligently working on my Broken Dishes and am almost ready to attach what could be the last row!But , it is Wednesday and time for 8 more flying geese.Week 5
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Decision Time
Very happy to have finished another row of my quilt.It should measure 40.5 x 40.5" but I seemed to have picked up an extra inch either side, so 41.5 x 41.5" it is. The extra 1" is most welcome although...
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A Slow Week
Meagre offerings this week.All I can boast about are 8 flying geese ....Week 7.... and 2 broken dishes
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Busy March
March is usually busy around here hosting overseas visitors.This year we have two young Londoners visiting. It's been awhile since we have had 19 year old boys living with us. They are constant...
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It's a New Year
I never intended to stop blogging and I don't really know why I did.I know now that I missed it.I seemed to be more productive then.A New Year seems like a good time to start again.Just one blog post...
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FG UFO progressing
In May last year our quilt group had an in-house disappearing 9 patch workshop.A good opportunity to use my box of French General fabric.( Sorry about the quality of the photos. You know how beautiful...
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The FG 9 patch continues ...
I had a plan for the decoration of the French General borders.But it just wasn't right.Maybe variation in size?No still not happy.One last try ......Yes, this is the one, but with a change to a flower...
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Just one more ...
FG first border is finished and now to repeat the pattern on the other end.So glad I decided on only two borders.I am resigned to the fact that this quilt will not be finished by my 18th February...
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Busy Weeks
Borders are all done but this FG UFO will have to be put away for a few weeks.February means:Two weddings (One is our son's)Two hen's partiesFive birthdaysOverseas visitors Add in a regular working...
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So that's February 2019
After a whirlwind February life is slowly returning to normal.So many memories made in a very short month.Time to sew some One Block Wednesday blocks again.Having fun playing with different colours and...
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A Pillow Tale
Just stitching away quietly and noticed that it is almost time to turn the calendar over to a new month.There is not much to talk about so let me show you a pillow that I finished last June.It began...
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French General Progress
I finally got access to some large tables, and with the help of friends, the FG (French General) was finally basted.The additional benefit of sharing this task with friends was the conversation that...
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It's Done
Life got a little bit busy but before I turn the calendar over to June, I must declare that I made my deadline!After some intense stitching, the FG 9 patch was finished and given to my mother on...
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