Forgot to show you...

... my new glasses !



No full picture, as wearing no makeup :)

And yes Junior Witch the fringe looks real wonky - could be just how the hair dried al-la-natural ... hmm don't think so though!

Frames are very modern compared to what I had been wearing, have to say the sharpness and clarity of new lenses is just wonderful, and can see my stitching again without it sitting right under my nose!

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Making most of the wet weather...

On Thursday, Wellington was struck with horrendous weather, whilst most people were running for shelter, or just trying to get home (we had really bad traffic jams, and also a train derailment), I get home to find that DD1 convinced DD2 to run around outside in the rain so she could get some photo's to include in her photo assignment for college ! Fingers are crossed no sniffles have ensued... gotta love their creativity.

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Catchup on WIPs

Hello...

Finally I've got the "Swirling Leaves/Autumn Quilt" off the chair and re-united with the sewing machine... have finally started quilting... I've traced the leaf design onto the golden paper - which is so good to stitch over, then rips away (though remember to rip gently!)...

And then at Quilt club meeting today, I finished another of the Gail Pan BOM blocks, am really enjoying stitching these, and everyone comments on how good they look (the design that is!).

One of our club members who is an OT gave a great talk on exercises to relief the aches and pains from long periods of sewing at the machine, hand quilting etc, along with showing correct height for your ironing board, sitting at your sewing machine etc. Was a great talk. Got home from Club just after 4pm and quickly chucked on the bike gear, and headed out for a quick 20km ride (took just over an hour) to make the most of finally a fine day!

Hmm, Miss Bella is not looking too impressed with all the cuddles she's been getting lately !

Tomorrow Mum, Dad and Sis in law are coming over for the day, after they've had a reviving cuppa, Mum and Sis in Law, along with DD1 and myself are hitting the recycle clothing shops, we haven't done the rummage through the racks for a few months so we're looking forward to finding some bargains. I got a head start on them and went to one on Friday in Cuba Mall and picked up a MAX long sleeved blouse, perfect condition for $10 !

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Stitchers Angel Swap 2009 registrations open...

I've just registered for Helen's Stitchers Angel Swap 2009 go to her blog now to register for this fun swap. In Helen's posting she has also included the rules.... it is really important that when you register to accept the commitment to timelines etc, so that your swap partner is not disappointed in not receiving their 'swap'. It is an excellent way to try new projects, meet new blogging friends - totally recommend you join!

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Was a cold and very blustery day...

It may not have been our best time, or the most fun of the Rangitikei Active winter duathlon series, though this event today was a test for not listening to that 'little voice moaning in the back of your head', braving the chill factor and not letting the strong, blustery winds beat you. The course would have been a goodie on a still day - even rain would have been better than the wind we had today... even the undulating hills were easy in comparison to the wind factor.

Though we did it... we both ran/biked/ran - six minutes slower than last month - so Leigh clocked in at 1 hour 1 minute - and I staggered behind her at 1 hour 3 minutes. Can't say I was sorry to cross the finish line - was good to see that everyone else looked as knackered as we felt LOL.

I should be able to post a couple of pics in the next couple of days from the Rangitikei website. Next event is in August - so more running practice in order, the shoes are breaking in nicely, the shins were lots better today - just gotta keep working on the running fitness and stamina - I find running SO hard. Much prefer the bike!

Hope you have had a warm weekend and did something that you enjoy.

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Angel in Print...

I may never get one of my quilts in print (I will keep trying) - though I can still say I got to be in print !

Above is from the NZ Quilter magazine Issue 68 - dressed as an angel for a day at Quilt Wellington Symposium :) It was such a great day - I totally recommend, if you are unable to afford to attend/participate in classes at the next Symposium (Remarkable Symposium 2011, Queenstown) - you should still register and volunteer to be an angel, you may be lucky enough (like we were) to be an angel for one of the international tutors - fantastic and fun :)

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