Friday Night results.......

My apologies for not getting a post up over the weekend. It has been really busy, my hubby started four weeks of long service on Saturday and as we have lots to do and fix up around the house, we got straight into trimming the trees in the front yard, only one side done with the other marked down for today.

Then on Sunday, I accompanied my son, Scott, on a trip to the north coast, so Jake could spend the school holidays with his Mum whilst,Tom, my other grandson came home with us to spend time with his Dad. We spent most of the day in the car so was glad to get home just before dark.

So back to Friday night. I am still stitching the centre block of Natures Journey. Down to the last couple of satin stitch stems now. I don't think I would have done them in satin stitch if I'd realized just how long I was going to take. I am slow at stitching and if I'm not happy with the result, tend to pull out and start again, though I think I may have got myself out of that habit after this marathon.

I also finished off the last of the flowers and leaves so the end is in sight. I can't wait to add the borders which are all cut out and almost ready to put on. Hope they all fit together nicely. A big THANK YOU to Wendy for again hosting.

Well must go as the tree trimming awaits........

It's that time again.

I've signed up with other like minded quilters to join Wendy at Sugar Lane Quilts for a spot of Friday night sewing tonight. Go here to sign up and join us.............
Look forward to seeing you there........

Friday Night Results.....

This is what I managed to work on, on  Friday night when I joined Chez and a few other ladies for a spot of sewing.  Thank you to Cheryll for again hosting Friday night with Friends.

Firstly I added pellon to the back of these stitcheries and then cut them out. Just need to trace the larger hexagon onto the background fabric and then stitch to each hexagon.......

and they should turn into one of these, a lovely table runner, pattern is 'C is for Christmas', by Michelle Ridgway of Rag-Tag Stitchin'.

I also did some work on my Natures Journey. More stitching of those 2"squares to make the nine patches for one of the borders but until I get the centre block finished, I can't join it all together.

I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever finish this centre block but there is not much to do now, just a flower and of course, all that satin stitch on the stems.
Well that's it for me tonight. Till next time, happy stitching..........
 

Progress on Natures Journey, OPAM

Below are some photos of my progress for August.

I've cut out all the 2" squares for the check border and started to join those together. Also cut out the blocks for the final pink border.   

Only a few bits left to applique' on the centre block. A bird, a flower, some leaves and then finish satin stitching the stems. 

Hopefully by the end of next month I will have most of this done.

I have one finish for August. Below is my place mat made for the Flirty 30's Retreat I attended last weekend. I had lots of fun as usual. I also contributed a block for a quilt for a special friend who is having a big birthday soon.

Well must go as school pick-up is calling.
Happy Stitching till next time.......

Friday Night Sewing

I joined Wendy on Friday night for a spot of sewing. I was very happy with what I managed to get done as my sewing mojo which disappeared for a while, may at last be starting to return.
This week I am heading off to a retreat on Wednesday so had to make a place mat for this. The theme of this retreat is 30's reproduction. Found a few fabrics from my stash and started to put the place mat together.
This is where I got to, just need to add batting and backing to finish.

Also worked on this, am way behind with my July /August parts of Natures Journey.  I need to finish my stitching on the middle block before I can add the pink border on but it is ready to go when I do.

 

Still lots of stitching to go.

A big thank you to Wendy for again hosting. Can't wait to catch up with you next February Wendy. Will have a quick look later to see what everyone else got up to. I have just downloaded Windows 10 and am having lots of trouble finding my way around unfamiliar territory. Bye till next time.

Xmas In July Swap 2015, OPAM

Time to show my gifts sent and received for the Xmas in July Swap run by Cheryll of Gone Stitchin.  I received my gifts from Jan.

Thank you for my lovely gifts Jan. Love all three but think just maybe the blue Xmas tree with its sparkly shell buttons is my favourite.
And below are the gifts I sent to Lisa V.

A snowman table runner, an angel wall hanger and a Christmas tree ornament. So happy you liked them Lisa.
And a big THANK YOU to Cheryll for again running this swap. It is always wonderful to be a part of it.
At last after a few no finish months, I have 2 to add to my July OPAM list on my side-bar. Thanks Peg and Kris for your encouragement each month.
Hugs to all..............

A post at last......

I have had a crazy month and so no posts for a while. My son ended up in hospital a couple of weeks ago just as my grandson was due to go on his school camp to Canberra, the Snowy Mountains and Sydney so my time has been taken up elsewhere.. I had a last minute rush to get his clothes together and discovered that he needed a few more things so a quick trip to the shops, then taking up jeans and long pants and naming everything at the last minute, sort of meant I was exhausted when I  finally got him on the bus. They arrived back this morning and he had a wonderful time so it was all worth the last minute rush.  I am glad to say his Dad is also doing well and is back at work now.
This means I am very late with my SAL block for July. I have the background done and am in the process of tracing and choosing the fabrics for the flowers, birds and vase that are appliquéd to it.

May be a bit late in finishing as only a week to go.

Last Sunday was my Sunday Stitchers Group get together. Quite a few away this time but the girls that were there exchanged their Mini Swap. I wasn't in this one but all the quilts were just beautiful.
Here is a photo of the quilts they received. Lots of happy faces here.

I sent off my Christmas in July parcel earlier in the month and it has been received. I have also received mine and just remembered I haven't let Cheryll, our Swap Mum ma, know. Sorry Cheryll.

The parcel I sent. 

Only 1 day to go now till they can be opened.
To close I will show a couple of photos of Ruby, now over 8 months old. Look at those teeth. She is a real character but we are not too happy with her latest trick........chewing the hose that sprinkles the grey water over the back yard. Chris is going to dig a trench and bury it this weekend. Hoping this may stop her but as we move the hose around the yard there will always be some of it exposed. How long do they stay a puppy? TOO LONG I think...........

She really loves being brushed. She is a Shepherd cross Malamute so has a quite a thick undercoat.
Well must go as I have to tackle a suitcase that has lots of dirty clothes in it.
Till next time.... Happy Stitching......