Friday, April 29, 2011

more from Bliss……………….

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I loved the Bliss range so much, I also made a couple of pot holders….

Retreat time again….we are heading our to Carols Farm today for three lovely days….

Lots of fun planned for watching the wedding of Wills and Kate tonight..……

Happy Friday, I hope your weekend will be as good as mine

take care Peg…Open-mouthed smile

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

A Finish….

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So here is my finished table topper…and I must admit I am very happy with it….

Happy Thursday…..

Take Care Peg….Open-mouthed smile

Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

A little bit of Bliss

 

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Back to the real world today…..5 days off it will be hard… …….one of the projects I was working on over our long long weekend, a table topper….the fabric range I used was Bliss, such a pretty range….

Happy Wednesday

Take Care Peg…Open-mouthed smile

Some days there won't be a song in your heart.  Sing anyway.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Where did it go…

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O.K………..five days off but where did it go…..

I did work for a couple of days…..cleaned house….washed…ironed…bathed the dogs….spent some time in the sewing room…..and also prepped some projects, this one I have been trying to start for ages….Leanne Beasley Vignette in Stitches….…I also totally messed up one swap block so I need to re-do that…..but I have not stopped……

Not much left of Tuesday but have a good one….

Take care Peg….Open-mouthed smile

Monday, April 25, 2011

A few things…

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Mug Rug Swap hosted by Leona…… wonderful swap thanks Leona….

These are the goodies that I made for my partner Karen….I did have fun with these cupcakes…LOL…

Today is Anzac Day………..”Lest We Forget”….

Happy Monday…

Take Care Peg…..Open-mouthed smile

They shall not grow old,
As we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.


At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning,
We will remember them.
We will remember them.

 

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter

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To all the lovely people who visit my blog……..Happy Easter ……………………..

Have a fabtabulous Easter Sunday

Take Care Peg…..Open-mouthed smile

Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.

 

Saturday, April 23, 2011

TTS….more progress

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I have finished my April blocks for TTS…I .just need to add the borders…

Beautiful day here today…..not much sewing….most of the day was spent doing some book work for my clients……but I do hope to get back to my hexies tonight….

Happy Saturday

Take care Peg…Open-mouthed smile

Sewing mends the soul.

Friday, April 22, 2011

More beauties for me……

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Here it is Good Friday…DH and I have cleaned house, he is now mowing the lawns…we have had prawn cutlets for lunch…it has been a busy morning….

I have received another block from Maree in our block swap….how ”gorgeous” is it…..my quilt is going to be “stunning”…and Maree also put in a little treat for me…this yummy Easter bunny made from white chocolate….Maree thank you so much, totally love the block and I do love white chocolate….mwah…

Now if any one is looking for some papers to make the Hexie Quilt from the Vignette Magazine, Maree has some as well as some glue…..so pop over and have a look at her online store….

Have a great “Good Friday”…

take care Peg….Open-mouthed smile

A grownup is a child with layers on.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Lucky Lucky Me……………………..

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Manda had an Easter give away……and guess who was the lucky person to win her giveaway……that’s it…….me….

Check it all out….how awesome is it all…..and it is all mine….LOL……Manda thank you so much….I was like a 5 year old going thru all these goodies…..so much fun….hugs to you…..mwah

Happy Thursday

Take Care Peg….Laughing out loud.

A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you're at home. 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Just so perfect….

 

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Mug Rug Swap..hosted by the lovely Leona….My swap partner Karen made me this gorgeous mug rug (the first one she has made)….just check out the piece of green glass in the centre….beautifully quilted too….it has been a fun swap, Karen should be receiving my goodies very soon…thanks so much Karen, I just love my mug rug, it has a special spot on the table next to my recliner…….fantastic swap Leona, thanks so much…

Happy Happy Wednesday….

take care Peg…  Winking smile

Our bodies are our gardens - our wills are our gardeners.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Parcels for the post and a new slice…..

 

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A new slice for the boys at work….….Double Choc Caramel Slice (my version)…..the recipe is under my recipe tab bar, it is nice and quick, but very rich….perfect for Easter…..and more parcels in the post for ????? and ???????

Open-mouthed smileHappy Tuesday

Take Care Peg

When baking, follow directions.  When cooking, go by your own taste. 

Monday, April 18, 2011

My FIS gift…….

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Our FIS online stitching group…Anni Downs swap…this is what I made for my partner Leanne…

The pattern I have used is called “Henpecked”….this is the second of these table runners I have made…the centre panel I have made using wool…and the “Bits and Pieces Purse” also designed by Anni..

Happy Monday…

Take care Peg Open-mouthed smile

Hold a true friend with both your hands.