Saturday, December 31, 2016

Now we paint..........

When you're given a blank canvas or a birdhouse, one just has to paint & fulfil the urge!

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

It's all about being 3

 It's Benny's 3rd Birthday in a couple of days & I made the above puppet theatre for her (thank you Pinterest) & also her new quilt. Mum chose the colours (wasn't sure how it would all work) & I had the pattern & I think it really did work.  Really happy with 'Serapa for Benny'.

Friday, December 23, 2016

Another Grandchild

This is the start of the quilt for 2nd grandchild due in April. Using a Michelle Hill pattern again. Sibling for this nearly 3 year old. She's certainly growing up.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The lights of Brisbane.


The view from the City Cat. A really great way to travel. For those who haven't been to Brisbane - the City Cat is a ferry system on our river.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Monday, November 28, 2016

Sherwood Stitchers bus trip

 Coffee stop - Sandgate.
Lunch- Beach mere with fabric shopping thrown in - a great day.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

To Alma

 This little quilt is on its way to Alma in Germany. Hope she likes it.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Last month I also.........

 ....went for a walk around the block in Woolloongabba & found this street library - what a great idea.
 We also went into the city to watch Riverview. Before sunset & fireworks!s....
.after sunset but before the sky lit up!

Friday, October 14, 2016

Last month..........

....I went to the Museum of Brisbane with the oldies.
 Loading Dad on to the bus.
 Waiting for lunch.
Mum looking forward to her latte.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Qld Quilter's Quilt Show

 My piece won 3rd in the Open Art Quilt section. I called it 'Earth' Maps'.
2QAQ stand at the show. We showcased member's work - thought the stand looked great.

Friday, September 2, 2016

Postcard Swap


What do you do with all the lovely postcards received in a swap. A friend suggested this. So easy & they look great.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

WIP

Sewing the blocks together. This one is for No:1 son & his partner.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

2Q Challenge 2016

The fabric for this challenge was floral - I used it to make the birds. I was happy with it.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Ekka!

 Each year Brisbane hosts the Royal National Show - the Exhibition or Ekka & we have a Quilt Show . This was on the verandah outside the show. Primary schools entered their small gardens.
 The view across to Sideshow Alley with all the rides.

 Jane's winning quilt - a tablecloth on silk & beautifully quilted on her domestic machine.
That's mine - top left hand corner.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Gift from Japan

Our current guests brought these jellies - gummy fish inside.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Triple P girls





This year we had to produce a work on the theme 'Earth' Just 5 of the pieces.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Newstead House





Great way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon with friends.