Happy Mothers Day

An early morning walk in the rain with my little dog, followed up by the best poached eggs for breakfast. A rather lovely start to a day at home for Mother's Day.

Hoping for a chance to sneak away to do some sewing and try out my new Mother's Day scissors. They are so much better than my old ones. Here they are with two more Irish Circles blocks.

I'm trying my hand at making Marina's hexagon pincushion, but it's trickier than I thought. It doesn't look like much here, but I think there is hope for a little finish later today.

My other Mother's Day gift is in the mail......a very exciting new book which I can't wait to get my hands on.

Wishing you all a happy and relaxing Mothers Day.

Susan x

The people you meet!

I went to Newcastle to pick up my sister on Friday. Of course I had to pop into Quilt Essentials at Lambton, and whilst I was browsing who do you think walked in the door? Of all the shops and people in Newcastle, that was the very moment Cardygirl chose to pick up her fabric. What a funny and happy coincidence. I also got to meet Mr Cardy (Cardyboy?). So lovely to see you both.

Also popped into Spotlight, bagged some bed linen bargains and these yummy chevron prints.

Home to a very cold Mudgee yesterday, and delivering my sister to an even colder Bathurst tomorrow. Thank goodness for a warm fire and the quilt on my bed.

I haven't been replying or commenting so much lately, but will get back to it soon. My life is good, but it's not always the perfectly happy stitchy life that my blog depicts. A few work and life changes going on at home, little children growing into big children, and aging parents. Nothing to worry about, just real life.

Happy Sunday.

Susan x

Home Sweet Home

It was so good to arrive home in the wee hours of Saturday morning. We had a great holiday, but nothing really beats your own bed!

In amongst the bills and mail was a lovely little package from Marina. She very kindly sent me some FG fly fabric, after I admired it on her blog. Now to work out how she made those cute little hexie pincushions with it!

I had a productive time on the plane.......hexie love.......and some reading.

And what have I been doing since we got home? What we all do when we get home from holidays......washing!!

Hope you're having a restful ANZAC long weekend.

Susan x

A little stitching

We are still enjoying our holiday. It's raining today, but the beauty of North Queensland is that it's still warm when it's raining. Today was the first day in a week that I got the iron out........but only to press this stitchery, no clothes ironing on holidays! I've also done some piecing on an Irish Circles block. Not sure if I like that purple circle now that I see it in the photo......there is a little appliqué to go on yet so I'll see how it looks.

Snorkeling on the reef was amazing, and I can thoroughly recommend it as a really memorable experience. Here I am looking glamorous in my stinger suit......everyone had to wear them even though stinger season is just about over. I felt like a ninja.

Our day at the Daintree Rainforest was also a highlight, but very glad it was only for one day......a jungle girl I am not.

Hope the Easter Bunny found you all!

Susan x

Baby Adelia

This is my Baby Adelia orange peel quilt, inspired by Kathleen Tracy's Remembering Adelia. It's hand pieced and hand quilted, and measures 12" square. I love this new addition to my mini wall.

I love the texture of the quilting from the back.

I lasted four days on holidays without stitching, a personal best really. This is where I have been sitting sewing by the window of an afternoon.

We are going snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef tomorrow......I think it will be a highlight of our trip.

Susan x