Monday, March 31, 2014

What I made for Leanne

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F.I.S. our online stitching group, our first swap for the year was a a Gail Pan theme swap….

these are the gifts I have sent to Leanne…..

Month end again….time to get those OPAM finishes in….I hope it has been a good month, if your could email either myself or the gorgeous partner in crime Kris,  that would be so good and please remember to update your sidebar… …

Happy Monday, take care, keep safe

Peg

Sunday, March 30, 2014

FIS–first swap

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FIS….first swap for the year….A Gail Pan theme…….and these are all the amazing gifts I received from Loz

the mini quilt has been hand quilted…beautiful needle case, just check out that little tin…yummy Maggie Beer treats…DH was eyeing off the quince one…lots of spoiling for me from my lovely friend Loz..

…Huge hug Loz, thank you so much xx

Happy Sunday, take care, keep safe

Peg

Friday, March 28, 2014

Special friends…..

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How could I….forgot to share this with you……

The Lovely Chez….who we now all call “Dory”….LOL

This lady is just so generous…..Dory had her brother make these ever so cute pin cushions and at GDITC, our table, this is us below, were all given one of these little beauties…how lucky were we…photo 2

Luv ya Dory…..and all the girls on our table….

Back left……..Jen, Gail, Peg, me, and the gorgeous Kez (hiding) and Chooky……

Font left……..Dale, that's Dory holding the pattern, Shez

awesome ladies, beautiful friends….

Happy Friday, take care, keep safe

Peg

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Check these out….

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can you guess what I have here

Well…..

they are my lovely new slipper socks made for me by my good friend Dale

Don’t you just love them……mwah Dale…. photo_thumb[11]

  Happy Thursday, take care, keep safe

Peg

 

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Easter has arrived for Me….

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Oh My Goodness…

look what has come on in the post for me…my 12inch Easter Mini…..

My gorgeous mini has been made by Illene …..…..

Illene I love it, thank you so much…mwah…

but, there is more, Illene has also included some yummy chocolate and also this lovely hand made Easter card…

I have been very spoilt, big hug coming to you Illene….

Swap Mama was the amazing organizer…Chez (Dory) is so organized with her swaps, how lovely are these coasters she has organized for all of us to send to our partners… and labels to stitch…..she is an amazing lady …….huge hug Dory…

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Happy Wednesday, take care, keep safe

Peg

 

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

FNSI

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FNSI…

It was a good night thanks so much Wendy, achieved heaps but it was all secret stuff…if you want to check out what all girls got up to please visit Wendy …HERE…

Happy Tuesday, Take Care, keep safe

Peg

Monday, March 24, 2014

Spoilt again…..this time it was Shez….

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‘Lets Stitch Together”…

Online Stitching group, organized by Maree…..Our first swap for the year was to use this Gail Pan Stitchery and make a sewing all/sewing roll…it was a fantastic challenge thanks Maree….

And I was so lucky to have had Shez, make for me this gorgeous sewing bag, filled with so many sewing treats…

and then to have it hand delivered to me at GDITC…yep, you got it I was blown away….

and I was speechless……….I love it Shez, thank you so much….

Happy Monday, take care

Peg

 

 

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Thoughtful Friends

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I have a passion for depression glass…and most things that are old…!!!!!!

When we were at GDITC….my very gorgeous friend Chooky gave me this beautiful bowl….. I love it…..thank you my darling Chooky (hug hug)

Happy Sunday, take care, keep safe

Peg

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Swap and Keryn is having a sale….

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GDITC…..we also had another swap…a Lynette Anderson Swap organized by Kerry….I was thrilled to receive this gorgeous note pad made by Kayly….perfect for my handbag…..hugs Kayly…

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and this is the needle case I made which my lovely friend Betty received….

PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT…….

My gorgeous friend Keryn is having a “I’m Moving It” Sale……if you would like to check it out and I am sure you will ..please pop over HERE

Happy Saturday, take care, keep safe

Peg

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Swap…

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Bloggers swap…Chooky organized a swap amongst the bloggers….Make it, Bake it or Fake it…..I was so very lucky to receive this lovely notepad compendium from Kate……totally perfect gift, thanks Kate I love it…

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and the swap  gift I gave was this thread holder with a box of chocolates…which Maureen received…

Happy Friday, take care, keep safe

Peg

Thursday, March 20, 2014

What did I buy….GDITC

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These lovely goodies…all made by Kate and Kate will ship anywhere in Aus…… she does do the most exciting jams/pickles/sauces etc…

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Cards by Chookyblue….and I am sure Chooky will post out as well if you are keen on some of her cards…..I love these cards, they are all photos that Chooky has taken….

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Some of my “on the day purchases”…..I have tried so many ways of doing needle turn applique and I seem to struggle, I even had a gorgeous blogging friends send me a video (thanks Helen)….which helped so much….but…

the version that we were shown by Lynette, seems to be a bit easier for me

her way is here..

and I did purchase these all from Kerry – Cottage On The Hill

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Some yummy tea and a few bits and pieces for the kitchen and this awesome duster..from Ogders and McClelland….an amazing shop

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Nearly forgot this was our project for the day…loved it

Happy Thursday, take care, keep safe

Peg