Happy Sunday

Peg at Happy in Quilting has inspired me to have a look at some of my orphan projects. I do have a little collection of complete but unfinished (????) stitcheries. They come in handy for short notice gifts, but mostly it's just an addiction I can't beat. I really like unrolling them and just looking.

This one really should be used for something. It's called Spring Home Pillow by Kathy Schmitz. I just can't choose a coordinating fabric.

There hasn't been a lot of stitching here this weekend. My eldest son has turned 15 - we had ten 15 year old boys for the night on Friday - and it was great. They were all very well behaved. It was a great summers night.

Today is a different story - raining - my favourite weather. Stitching, cooking and hanging out with the family today. Perfect.

Hope you're having a lovely day too.

Susan x

Golfers Elbow??

Are you kidding me? Hand quilters elbow - yes. Stitching elbow - yes. Eating food and wine elbow - yes. But Golfers elbow?

Well, that's what the doctor calls it, and I really hope that one little cortisone injection solves the problem. I don't care if I can't cook or clean - but it will not be a happy home if I can't stitch. Hopefully all will be resolved in a couple of weeks.

Susan x

Gail Pan Designs

My blog prize from Gail Pan arrived in the mail yesterday, a lovely little Monday treat. They look like great projects to do during the year so I can be more PREPARED for Christmas.

I think the Merry Reindeer table runner is my favourite. Thanks Gail.

Susan x

Budding Artist

How clever is my boy??? While we were out for dinner last night Mr Almost 15 whipped up this little creation titled "shrooms". A quick visit to Big W today and it's now framed ready to hang.

Apologies for my photography - it really doesn't show the detail and depth of each little mushroom.

I went to The Home Patch on Thursday. Anni has restocked after Christmas and there was lots to see and inspire. I bought some woven wool for another pear and this pretty fat quarter. I'm making my niece a sewing kit, and thought I'd use the sewing case out of SKOW. But instead of little squares, use this as the feature fabric. I haven't quite made up my mind yet.

I have had been doing quite a good job resisting Lynette Anderson's In Full Bloom BOM. But when I saw the sample Anni has done all resolve went out the window (with my Nundle budget). The stitcheries are divine, so I'm looking forward to starting next month.

I will have to spend some time with the whippersnipper and mower today, but hopefully with needle and thread too. Hope you have a great day.

Susan x

TTS Feb

Keeping to the schedule! Peace on Earth.

Susan x