Yeah have finished...

... module 4 of my life coaching studies - phew - this one has taken way too long to complete, too many distractions of late with work, family and 'stressful October' - though it will be in the post tomorrow and will email Leading Edge so they know its "finally" on its way....

Had yummy steak on the BBQ tonight for tea, for a grey cold day it got warmer and even blue skys shone again - so nice to have a crunchy salad, fresh potatoes and juicy steak - yum.

Well am off now to tidy up the kitchen and then get the sewing machine whirring again.

Hope you've had a great day.
Luv Jx

Clothshop Saturday Sampler BOM

I've just finished my 9th block for the Clothshop Saturday Sampler Block of the Month...

And here are the completed 9 blocks, now to work out how to put them together and grow the quilt so it is big enough to use...

Now had better head away and do some housework, so I can work on Chris' quilt this afternoon, the weather is turning, getting windy and cold, so it will be a great way to spend the afternoon :)

Chat with you later

Luv J x

Happier things

I have to tell you about a new wonderful block of the month pattern I have ordered, I'm an avid fan of Leanne Beasley (of Leanne's House) - her link is to the side of my postings. Leanne has not long finished her Butterfly Garden quilt sample and patterns. I just can't resist as its "butterflys" and in such lovely colours... anyway I thought a couple of days ago - bugger it - I am going to order this... So have placed an order with Honeysuckle Cottage who are in Aussie - so that I can get the same fabrics as Leanne's original - here is a photo of the gorgeous quilt - the first block (pattern and fabrics & threads) will be sent out in December - just in time for some lovely stitching over the Christmas break :)

I also went to a beading class that was run through my Quilt Club - one of our member's is a fantastic toy/doll/brooch maker and was sharing her skills... here is the sampler I created while learning some new skills - and here is the brooch that I've started to bead - as you can see still lots to do...

...and

I've been working away on husband's quilt... have started working on the lantern section at the moment - and here is one picture of the detail...

Well I think this makes up for the lack of entries lately... I will sign off here as the new programme that is causing lots of debate starts tonight "Californication" and curiousity is one of my weaknesses, so have to watch to see what all the fuss is about !!

Sweet dreams, and enjoy happy days

Love J x

Has been a sad few weeks...

Hi there, it has been all go since before Labour Weekend, and following has been pretty emotional and stressful.

Amongst the number of sad things that have occured during October, our dear Amber dog was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, 26th October (we made the hard call not to go through all the medical treatments as we didn't want her to suffer any pain or see the inevitable changes that would begin to occur) - she came home with us for the weekend so we could say goodbye and Amber was then put to rest on the Monday amongst many tears and sorrow. It is very sad for us all not to have her around, even her continual barking at nothing is missed. She was 13 years old, and had gone deaf in the past year - a loyal companion to my husband and a great playmate to our daughters. It is weird though I am sure I hear her bark often late at night before I turn the last of the house lights off before I head to bed...

As we head into November, am looking forward to a month that is filled with laughter, rather than tears...

May your days be filled with love and joy
J x

Sunday, Sunday

A busy week has flown past - one of those few weeks where I was out every night - Monday at Stitch & B___ch; Tuesday Quilt Club Committee; Wednesday caught up with a girlfriend who was out from Singapore for a quick trip to celebrate her parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary; Thursday Kwilting Katz stitching night; and Friday was Club UFO ... lovely husband took over the household reigns for the week.

A couple of little projects finished this week...

A dress stitching for my hairdresser Shelley, she is a young lady who brought her business nearly 1 year ago and is doing so well, her salon colours are black with a shot of Jade and she is always asking what crafts I am up to - though have never brought anything in to show her - so thought it would be a lovely surprise to give her one to keep instead...

I've also managed to finish last night the three stitcheries from the Arts & Crafts order - so will ring the lady today to say they are ready to collect - I hope she likes them...

Today is so windy - the weather reports say it will be 130km winds - I've just washed the bed linen and now too nervous to peg it out incase it ends up down the hill in the neighbours property - lots of pegs required I think :)

This afternoon plan on plucking up the courage to start quilting husband's quilt...

Love J x

Young Lady Visitor...

Yesterday morning we were woken by a young lady who had lost her way - she landed on our front lawn quacking away and wandering around outside our bedroom window, then headed around the side of the house... she stayed around for a wee bit - then must have heard her mates calling her and off she flew - very cute... one way to get the oldest daughter out of bed early on her last day of school holidays.

Here's our young visitor mid-quack...

Today caught up with Steph, who I don't get to see that often, had a lovely lunch at Palmers Garden Centre, an awesome long gossip, browsed through their plants and ferreted amongst their gift items - they had Christmas decorations out for sale already - aargh - I've still got Christmas crafts that I haven't completed yet for the tree...

Tomorrow morning heading off with Sandra and Shirley to SusanClaire @ Toad Hall as is the last day of Susan's quilting fabric sale - ooh temptation, though I'm on a mission to get the fat 1/4's for our club monthly raffles well that is my excuse :)

Though it has been very windy today - it was SO NICE to finally see blue sky and feel some warmth in the sun, after having a week of rain and cold weather.

Better rescue the chicken am cooking for dinner and make the salad.

Hugs J x