Where did July go???

July has been a hectic month for me, not much time in the sewing room…but today I am treating myself to a day in the sewing room and it is good..IPod is up loud…my boys are laying at my feet…(Ollie and Jarj our four legged babies)…what else could I ask for…..

OPAMers….it is time to tally up those finishes…adding them to your sidebar and sending either Kris or myself a quick email as we would love to hear about them….…hope it has been a good month for you all…

Happy Sunday

Take Care Peg…

Life is the sum of all your choices.

“Bloom”……

 

Another gorgeous gift for me……

This one is very special…..

I have this lovely talented caring friend,

I am sure you know her…

her name is Bloom…

well, this gorgeous “Jewelry Wallet” has been made and designed by Bloom and has been published in “Fresh Fabric Treats” …Moda Bake Shop…

how exciting is this…..

congratulations to my gorgeous friend…..

luv ya Bloom xx…your gift will be treasured, thanks so much…

Happy Friday

Take Care Peg….

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

Just blown away……

More gorgeous goodies for me……

I received all of these awesome gifts from my very special friend “Sandy” (no blog)…

How spoilt have I been,……huge big hugs are coming your way Sandy, thank you from the bottom of my heart I just love all of my gifts…

mwah to you….

Happy Thursday

Take Care Peg….

Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.

What I am working on..

A little project I am working on….

Happy Wednesday

Take Care Peg…..

If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.

The garden is growing…

A few more hexies have been joined…

Happy Tuesday

Take Care Peg…..

Leisure only means a chance to do other jobs that demand attention.

It’s Monday Again

 

 

Gifts for me in the post…this gorgeous scarf made by the very lovely and generous Jane….mwah to you Jane…I love it, I am wearing it to work today…

and these goodies are from my very special OPAM ‘partner in crime’ Kris…a truly remarkable blogging friend, the tin is filled with musk lollies…yummo….mwah to you Kris…

My heart goes out to all my blogging friends in Norway……..

Happy Monday

Take Care Peg…..

Sing out loud in the car even, or especially, if it embarrasses your children.

 

I have started joining them!!!!

I am excited…..I have joined some of those hexies…….if you have not yet had a bash at making these …please have a go….

it is such a great feeling to be doing this all my hand…

Happy Thursday

Take Care Peg….

Fall seven times, stand up eight.

I now have 33….

I now have 33 completed hexies……

happy Wednesday

Take Care Peg….

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

I need to get back to this…..

Leanne Beasley’s “Butterfly Garden”…..this is my version…which has been packed away untouched for about 12 months, it may even be a bit longer…

I have been inspired to start again by my friends Lynda and Bec…

Happy Tuesday

Take Care Peg…

Smile, breathe and go slowly.

What I made for Jo….

 

In our recent FIS swap….I had the pleasure of making a stocking for Jo….

and this is what I made…

happy Monday

Take Care Peg…

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

Gorgeous gifts for me…

 

Our online FIS group have had another swap…this time it was to make a Christmas Stocking….and I was so lucky to have Jane make this gorgeous stocking for me…Jane thankyou so much I love the stocking and all the other goodies as well….it was another fantastic swap…

Happy Sunday…

Take Care Peg…..

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.  ~Confucius

this and that!!!!

 

 

I have been thinking about starting a Yo Yo quilt for such a long time…..long term of course….LOL….so I purchased this Yo Yo maker from Sandy at Cookies and Cream Craft….excellent service thanks Sandy…..I have a thing for nice needles so I also purchased these clover needles to see what they are like….. so last night I make two Yo Yos..

just a couple more hexies…

Happy Friday…

take care Peg..

Sometimes your body is smarter than you are.

Another wonderful block for me…

I am just so very lucky to be in a block exchange with Maree….this is block number 5 that I have received ….

how stunning is my quilt going to be!…I am so very thrilled with this one Maree…thank you so much….

Happy Thursday

Take care Peg…

People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself.  But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.

Key fobs…

Just a few more of those key fobs, these have made for some special friends….

Happy Wednesday

Take Care Peg

A dream is a microscope through which we look at the hidden occurrences in our soul.

A bit more…

 

 

 

I have stitched a few centres for my hexies…so it won’t be long and I can make a few rows….

I hope you have a very

Happy Tuesday

Take Care Peg….

Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair...