Tuesday, November 30, 2010

another little post….

 

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Sylvia

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Deb

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Maree

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Lea

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Fee

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Bronwyn

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Jenny

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Dawnie

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Fee

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Kylie

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Teresa

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Dale

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Anita

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FIS

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Bec

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Gai

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How lucky can a girl be……..from all my Fat Quarter Friends I have received these gorgeous fabrics and more for my Birthday yesterday….….the gorgeous towels, are for me to use on retreats, these have been made by my amazing friend Lynda….thank you so much….love them all….hugs and kisses to each and every one of you…

Happy Tuesday Afternoon…..

Take care Peg……:>)….

A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.

A weekend finish……

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This is one of my finishes from our weekend retreat…..my little Mug Rug…..

 

Happy Tuesday

Take care Peg…..:>)….

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.

Monday, November 29, 2010

53

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Guess what today is my birthday…..I am proud to say that I am 53 years old today……(oh dear that does sound old…..)……but I am so terribly blessed with the best DH, three amazing sons, and some very awesome friends…….this is what I have to open today, lucky me…..

Below are a few snaps of our retreat….now these ladies are ‘priceless’…..

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Our gorgeous hostess…..Carol….LOL….oh we did have a good time…

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Cath…working very hard

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Kath..taking a break….

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Our Sheila…

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Dale is very busy……LOL

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Sheila with her hand made bib….LOL…

Happy Monday

take care Peg…..

A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun.  Enjoy the trip.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Perfect retreat…..

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Home from the retreat………….we had the best time…..I will have lots of show and tell over the next few days….now I need to answer a few emails and check out what you have all been up to….and to all the gorgeous ladies I have just spend three days with, thank you so much…..(a huge big hug to our Hostess Carol…mwah)….

happy Sunday

take care Peg…..:>)….

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Ready to go…can you help please

 

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The N.Z. mine disasters…..so devastating…. please pop over and visit Shirley’s blog she has a wonderful idea….I hope you can help out….

Retreat time…..

2 slices, hot dish, chips, nuts, lollies, fruit, refreshments, juice, milk….”check”…….

Hazel……huge bag of fabric, thread, trim, iron on wadding, heat and bond, freezer paper, cutters, rulers and all the other stuff ….”check”….

Bedding, clothing, toiletries…..”check”…..

What else do I need……perfect company will be there……so  think I have it all…..not sure were Dale is going to fit in the car though….LOL……

Chat Sunday night…have a

Happy Friday, Saturday and Sunday….also Happy Thanksgiving to all of my o/s friends….

take care Peg….:>)…

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Charm pack…..

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My dear friend Bec recently gave me a charm pack of “Figgy Pudding”….and this is what I made with it….such a gorgeous range of fabric…I am so pleased with my little table runner….

I am getting so excited tomorrow is “retreat time” again, we are heading out to Carols farm for three days, I just can’t wait…

Happy Thursday

Take care Peg…:>)…

A laugh is a smile that bursts

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Parcels have been posted….

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This is my Advent Swap….hosted by the lovely Fee………….and I was so lucky to get Fee as my swap partner..

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SSCS…hosted by the gorgeous Chookyblue…….this one is a secret…ssshhhhhhh

Don’t you just love swaps…..!!!!!!

Happy Wednesday….

take care Peg……:>)…

It isn't the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it. 

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

A few more goodies…

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Scissor/Rotary Cutter Holder

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Mug Rug… (or very large coaster…LOL…)

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Winter necessities… 

Just a few more goodies I had made for my swap partner Julie…in the 3-2-1 Tote Bag Swap…..

Happy Tuesday

Take Care Peg..:>)…

Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977)

Monday, November 22, 2010

What I made for Julie…

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3-2-1 Tote Bag Swap ….this is the winter theme bag that I made for my swap partner Julie….the centre wool design is an Anni Downs wool pattern…..I just love stitching wool, you just never know how it will look…..

………Happy Monday

Take Care Peg…:>)….

 

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Lots happening….

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Hazel is running….hot…..please….I need more hours….

Happy Sunday

Take Care Peg…..:>)……

If you don't like how things are, change it!  You're not a tree.