tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90929471979040577682024-03-13T21:24:20.739+11:00Down By The CreekNichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-82799412387172512962010-10-30T21:55:00.003+11:002010-10-30T22:09:06.756+11:00Still breathingThese past 12 months are definitely not ones i want to repeat and on top of that i haven't even had the will to sew or stitch anything. Here's to a fresh start next year ....... cause you know it'll be 2011 before we know it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-54950137060294030992009-09-07T12:25:00.003+10:002009-09-07T12:32:27.032+10:00A promise is a promise.I have been busy this past week working on some long overdue PIF gifts. Although they are not finished yet, completion is just around the corner. Here is a little peek at how they are looking so far.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOqx3gFo3lBSPTB0Of2aLrqNQgBTK3XIh4ja9szQgn_RyvTN66d2T_UOIaGV0NtPaShvCjks-WRUQvJjsIJ8amqDonyF4uYq6dgHDps26qwxRaY5giegTO1xB8Frmh3EBjvWEq2uUAIVJ/s1600-h/A+mystery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOqx3gFo3lBSPTB0Of2aLrqNQgBTK3XIh4ja9szQgn_RyvTN66d2T_UOIaGV0NtPaShvCjks-WRUQvJjsIJ8amqDonyF4uYq6dgHDps26qwxRaY5giegTO1xB8Frmh3EBjvWEq2uUAIVJ/s400/A+mystery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378546798142673458" border="0" /></a><br />I know it doesn't give much away, but then i wouldn't want to spoil the surprise for the intended recipients. I just hope they like "pretty and girlie".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-35463556815240956862009-09-05T12:02:00.004+10:002009-09-06T16:16:29.591+10:00Time FliesI feel like such a pseudo blogger. It has been so many months since i posted anything. But i have been busy, starting to work and sewing too.<br />Recently i took part in Maree's Paper Bag swap and here are the results.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDL7jedD2EZO-XvikpZVxLxtomDToKyJ2PZW_ay8J2Fqzd0srK5uskGRXoBB6-418BGMwhHbGfngguF6TOJBEQrGb2Y7yfBupBFk0vJYppVHhCkpUMx1UnRgRQaBdCEx3gF3n_n9V3kgb/s1600-h/A+paper+bag+swap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDL7jedD2EZO-XvikpZVxLxtomDToKyJ2PZW_ay8J2Fqzd0srK5uskGRXoBB6-418BGMwhHbGfngguF6TOJBEQrGb2Y7yfBupBFk0vJYppVHhCkpUMx1UnRgRQaBdCEx3gF3n_n9V3kgb/s400/A+paper+bag+swap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377800419741389122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n2sB445jLcpIoUpdjaYCa__s82qCi2V8OqrIw4rRH8wwkLQOHOzTd_dA4y8lzu571r3URwItDQW8m-WQgNY3Nr_EPhwFlaaAvmrPc7z-Dq2dNovhUOX9GOtluceieS_e6JYBO_xAMFBA/s1600-h/A+Journal+Cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n2sB445jLcpIoUpdjaYCa__s82qCi2V8OqrIw4rRH8wwkLQOHOzTd_dA4y8lzu571r3URwItDQW8m-WQgNY3Nr_EPhwFlaaAvmrPc7z-Dq2dNovhUOX9GOtluceieS_e6JYBO_xAMFBA/s400/A+Journal+Cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377800413006213554" border="0" /></a>For my swap partner i decided to make a journal cover and a little matching bag. I had lots of fun working with the fabric Lorraine sent, as it was a bit funkier then what i normally use.<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Edit : I forgot to mention that both of these were slight variations on the bag and journal cover designed by </span><a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);" href="http://bloomandblossom.blogspot.com/">Bloom</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1la5CVvLlmTHTX31fy1dBRLsY4sfKUQb5Wu0kbHOyOel8HpfyhE3Zzj1j6twKxRZo5Uk47Rmcs2AXXR8gE58S8If-pI6ooKPMhEp3Rg8_aA1KGtHbc3H_P2Nxi9wioBUJAzqDN_Yq7qM/s1600-h/Paper+Bag+Swap+gift.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1la5CVvLlmTHTX31fy1dBRLsY4sfKUQb5Wu0kbHOyOel8HpfyhE3Zzj1j6twKxRZo5Uk47Rmcs2AXXR8gE58S8If-pI6ooKPMhEp3Rg8_aA1KGtHbc3H_P2Nxi9wioBUJAzqDN_Yq7qM/s400/Paper+Bag+Swap+gift.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377800426286795010" border="0" /></a>Here is the pretty Tea Cosy / Coffee Plunger Cosy that Lorraine sent me. A great excuse to go shopping for a cute little tea pot. Thank you Lorraine and Maree.<br /><br />Last night i was lucky enough to attend Gail Pan's book launch at Foothills in Tecoma. It was a lovely night and of course i went home with a book that Gail kindly signed. Now i just need to work out which project i shall make first.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-35775709605926851422009-05-13T01:32:00.004+10:002009-05-13T09:49:33.228+10:00Another redwork cushionAlthough i haven't had a response from my swap partner i think enough time has passed for me to reveal the cushion i made.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WqeaeRLUfh_Y0rRPRF81rLw9SyNIfP1dmUFX7jsBJ2xHmzjBUjgRLFLprsq2y-OIt18QdTGy8Dynhq3Kq68QgXyla3kawT9fxQasojGkBnGl9tCWMaDUxmFEHpZJVnqhxPCxYHtm8W6S/s1600-h/My+redwork+cushion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WqeaeRLUfh_Y0rRPRF81rLw9SyNIfP1dmUFX7jsBJ2xHmzjBUjgRLFLprsq2y-OIt18QdTGy8Dynhq3Kq68QgXyla3kawT9fxQasojGkBnGl9tCWMaDUxmFEHpZJVnqhxPCxYHtm8W6S/s400/My+redwork+cushion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334962034735401570" border="0" /></a><br />It is looking a little flat here, as it would without a cushion insert, but this is how i sent it. It is however machine quilted.<br /><br />I was very happy with how the finished cover looked and learned a few new tricks on my sewing machine along the way.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-11803971540430764272009-05-10T12:09:00.005+10:002009-05-10T13:07:27.739+10:00It's nice to be spoilt occassionally.<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br />HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !</span><br />I hope you are having a day as lovely as mine.<br />Poached eggs on toast and presents galore........ a CD, a book and a Wii Fit (very cool).<br /><br />But it's been so long since i have blogged anything longer then a paragraph and i have so much i need catch up on.<br /><br />A PIF gift from Marica.<br />A redwork cushion from Rowena.<br />And how my Aged Care course is going.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFM72i3VH1dvfIP_xukom0qB_3ii73g_Jn2NZth1L1z-WhWcTeTgfct7U_L9Z3sVb9O4_55-pUaQpJPzpG0ljELt5pwlDRH4__dmePYNxyU7gH1pybdWF9eheAVphWpffPpj3mj4U5uw0/s1600-h/PIF+gift+from+Marica.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFM72i3VH1dvfIP_xukom0qB_3ii73g_Jn2NZth1L1z-WhWcTeTgfct7U_L9Z3sVb9O4_55-pUaQpJPzpG0ljELt5pwlDRH4__dmePYNxyU7gH1pybdWF9eheAVphWpffPpj3mj4U5uw0/s400/PIF+gift+from+Marica.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334017940809414978" border="0" /></a><br />This is the lovely creation that <a href="http://englating.wordpress.com/">Marica</a> sent me recently, along with the lollies that did not last very long at all. She looks wonderful sitting on my table looking after my sewing tools.<br />As i said in my last short blog - i need some people willing to play the PIF game. I already have <a href="http://kiwifruit-shiree.blogspot.com/">Shiree</a> and <a href="http://craftydianed.blogspot.com/">Diane</a> playing with me, but i need another 4 folk who want to join in. If you know of anyone who might be interested please point them in my direction.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDK47jVB0jIL0lh3A5uPuUQ2UQP43IWGYvSmbtgohyphenhyphenpYWo0R67oLsRG5CW0KgCkXbaBace5j6JiB4oPfZDV5mTgobtbWAkRbeE8_0KseTX6zcB5M1qNuUqJLKsAO6EYk9vpaXcJ1lYeQp/s1600-h/Red+work+cushion+from+Rowena.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDK47jVB0jIL0lh3A5uPuUQ2UQP43IWGYvSmbtgohyphenhyphenpYWo0R67oLsRG5CW0KgCkXbaBace5j6JiB4oPfZDV5mTgobtbWAkRbeE8_0KseTX6zcB5M1qNuUqJLKsAO6EYk9vpaXcJ1lYeQp/s400/Red+work+cushion+from+Rowena.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334017950544131010" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the terrific and pincushion that <a href="http://aniseedallsorts.blogspot.com/">Rowena</a> sent me as part of <a href="http://www.mareew.blogspot.com/">Maree</a>'s redwork cushion swap. The cushion has made my lounge room much prettier and looks perfectly at home sitting on our sofa.<br />I still haven't heard if Rowena has received the cushion i sent her at the end of April so i will have to wait a little longer before i show you what i sent.<br /><br />The Aged Care course i am enrolled in is quickly nearing completion. Only 2 more weeks in the classroom and we are off to do our work experience. To say i am a little nervous would be a major understatement !! I am terrified !!!<br />I think if i keep repeating my mantra i will be ok.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">This too will pass, this too will pass, this too will pass.</span><br /><br />Well it works for birthday parties at the local roller skating rink and is worth a try.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-64345783762876422422009-05-04T07:19:00.002+10:002009-05-04T07:28:35.531+10:00PIF FunI have got to stop saying "I'll blog more" cause it just doesn't happen. As well meaning as i try to be.<br /><br />This is just a quick little post to let everyone know i received a gorgeous PIF gift from <a href="http://englating.wordpress.com/">Marica </a>last week that i will showing off very soon. As well as the fact i would like / need another 4 people to send my own PIF gifts to.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-82190323150830583522009-04-03T15:39:00.006+11:002009-04-03T16:15:59.298+11:00I love SoftiesToday was a very wet day in Melbourne and not a great lead in to the school holidays. It was especially odd after the lovely late burst of heat we had yesterday......about 30°C, quite warm for the start of April. However it was definitely balanced out by our dark day today ........ it was so dull that the street lights were on at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.<br /><br /> Anyways, enough about the weather.<br /> Today i felt the need for some sewing just for the sake of sewing ! You know how it is. There are a stack of projects that deserve a little attention, but there is nothing screaming,<br />"ME, ME, ME, work on ME". So we start on something new. It just can't be avoided. <br /><br />I did however behave myself by limiting my sewing to a little project that was finished in an hour or two.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJ0ThpwXoO_lCTAdLmEl1Tj5gu5W4tigDnEyymIbqRz3KJwAmz_tqaq3uIR6N6HhgPEiYfc0hmK33UMqF746BRrItB9M1prrLiJvySh7I7I6LO-rNdKoI2q7GoSA8iVYk4xwqa6r3kQms/s1600-h/Your+close+up+Mr+Bunny.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJ0ThpwXoO_lCTAdLmEl1Tj5gu5W4tigDnEyymIbqRz3KJwAmz_tqaq3uIR6N6HhgPEiYfc0hmK33UMqF746BRrItB9M1prrLiJvySh7I7I6LO-rNdKoI2q7GoSA8iVYk4xwqa6r3kQms/s400/Your+close+up+Mr+Bunny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320323430054972946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbPX6DfrU2FinpqSLne6X4fb7MllUhBGAsYFegCnGqCVXaiq_2dA3YwZp1hpBaepD5Gu6Cg6PTb3odK8eHD10cqlBU9O7sa-EGxMFLDmKd2zzIoYbPciNA_0PuLzeTR5-svJM1e4JVdDm/s1600-h/little+bunny.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbPX6DfrU2FinpqSLne6X4fb7MllUhBGAsYFegCnGqCVXaiq_2dA3YwZp1hpBaepD5Gu6Cg6PTb3odK8eHD10cqlBU9O7sa-EGxMFLDmKd2zzIoYbPciNA_0PuLzeTR5-svJM1e4JVdDm/s400/little+bunny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320323428922865778" border="0" /></a><br />This is my little Chibi Rabbit as designed by <a href="http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_little_mochi/">My Little Mochi</a>. He is only a little tacker. To show you just how little he is he is posing on my ipod.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HE9Rwa3FD2hYcAz24gASPI1FniKvKFMEjCOYVBJO-zhg2WRLoIGAIMWAwaeQVUAOvrz1N5Rt2dliB0EXnrqcDe8UDQoArZDf_9wREU0RA1_kuwguH0C3wPGtOWfRtl3zhTToxE2zsl9I/s1600-h/Green+Liv.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HE9Rwa3FD2hYcAz24gASPI1FniKvKFMEjCOYVBJO-zhg2WRLoIGAIMWAwaeQVUAOvrz1N5Rt2dliB0EXnrqcDe8UDQoArZDf_9wREU0RA1_kuwguH0C3wPGtOWfRtl3zhTToxE2zsl9I/s400/Green+Liv.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320327703615395058" border="0" /></a><br />Here is something i made earlier ..... well i did .... lol. Isn't she a cutie. I find it hard to believe that she is already nine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-34615533071219015582009-03-29T22:39:00.004+11:002009-03-29T23:09:37.354+11:00About time i climbed back on the horse.I don't know where the last month went, but it has been done and dusted.<br /><br />Mind you i wasn't sitting idle as it went rushing by.<br /><ul><li> I had an impromptu trip to Wagga Wagga after my mum had a heart attack ( all is ok now, she has recovered well and is getting on with being an amazingly strong and determined woman ).</li></ul><ul><li>And I am now about 8 weeks through my Aged Care course and all is going fine ( one more week and then we have school holidays - good time to do more reading on Dementia ).</li></ul><ul><li>I even managed a little sewing. Thanks Shiree for the nudge.</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ea07FxEQ7QNIkZzM-bQdUbuf-brJHo8hH3kZEdAf1n6HDBeQpc03syGO2Crco0fYcdM-pEKZUYRWhLWO-4KoG6zN612SPFyBieQBMRsrYnfjaA6HiFBE-78U3aAtGClwId2TbtEvxKxp/s1600-h/apron+front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ea07FxEQ7QNIkZzM-bQdUbuf-brJHo8hH3kZEdAf1n6HDBeQpc03syGO2Crco0fYcdM-pEKZUYRWhLWO-4KoG6zN612SPFyBieQBMRsrYnfjaA6HiFBE-78U3aAtGClwId2TbtEvxKxp/s400/apron+front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318576337771519730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauhyphenhyphenYScq11qdOQ0s31A0A5sM0fQyUcBxmOJ0xoaTvMiw9QkLQagxMocnmrYnBs10dOo25A0ZpXp5u4K8MGS1nMTFXFeW27Am7oqrohTND7JLsRtkueaQOsZc0OytPLlhhq1Z0rEw1e2vL/s1600-h/apron+back.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauhyphenhyphenYScq11qdOQ0s31A0A5sM0fQyUcBxmOJ0xoaTvMiw9QkLQagxMocnmrYnBs10dOo25A0ZpXp5u4K8MGS1nMTFXFeW27Am7oqrohTND7JLsRtkueaQOsZc0OytPLlhhq1Z0rEw1e2vL/s400/apron+back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318576348860177954" border="0" /></a>A simple little apron based on the tutorial by <a href="http://stilldottie.blogspot.com/2007/08/apron-for-divya.html">Still Dottie</a>. It's not the sexiest apron but i think it has a cute Holly Hobbie kind of flair to it, in a practical sort of way.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhSBsyLlKTsUnb8zAx2E2XOAJsHFoi3ivIGku7Ngk-o5ARUjZjjiD1E5MKYxFxt56BH9WtgGJyiaDJV92wRuNDTsEYOlSeMFIt_Q_p7mL5jFbtYYbtEvJj_BEVJ4isLWjJ2uTpOCgiwC_/s1600-h/fushia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhSBsyLlKTsUnb8zAx2E2XOAJsHFoi3ivIGku7Ngk-o5ARUjZjjiD1E5MKYxFxt56BH9WtgGJyiaDJV92wRuNDTsEYOlSeMFIt_Q_p7mL5jFbtYYbtEvJj_BEVJ4isLWjJ2uTpOCgiwC_/s400/fushia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318576347220007778" border="0" /></a>This weekend we made the most of some lovely weather by doing some gardening. It's amazing the difference a little pruning and weeding makes.<br />After a trip to Bunnings i even have the start of a decent herb garden, IF i can keep the plants alive. And in true Murphy's Law style, after cleaning up one section of the garden i found that i had Basil all along. Doh !<br /><br />Have a lovely week everyone.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-7943962628162752872009-02-18T10:21:00.003+11:002009-02-18T10:57:27.724+11:00Please welcome Judith.A lovely lady joined the blogging community a couple of days ago. Now a lot of you may have already seen an introduction by Jo Jo, but in case you haven't or just haven't had the time to visit yet here is another chance to meet & greet her.<br /><br />Judith is a lovely, talented lady that has a long list of published projects in the Aussie stitching mags. She is even having a giveaway to mark the birth of her blog.<br /><br />You can find Judith here :-<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1e52atOIISAPGoK_tdCNxUYjM4003wPAh0Utr15xPkMD3F3mrBEtgmd53L-RwZ_Gysza885iaV6qJLwLzkmEvzdl3K216ukQlpuJs2G4j15VwzfbXCIvzmA-m_x4uQ63BTFAsAJdUV8D1/s400/picketfence.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303918858997364146" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to blogland Judith and i hope you have an enjoyable time.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-15346007310452848252009-02-08T23:06:00.004+11:002009-02-09T00:41:29.631+11:00A finish, a partial finish and a draw.Thank you to everyone who wished me well for a second year of blogging. That first year went by pretty fast and despite having a low posting record ( watch out, I'm planning on getting more chatty) i might actually make it to my 100th post this year.<br /><br />This week went well..... school started without a hitch, my course started without a hitch and i added the border to my Butterfly Garden quilt.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKCI4HWCndjRq35gM9bn65zvk1YpEb1tswy_TJFEISko4FDNbTQ9Hdms6tEJOsG3IusWpYMmuDvVgfCvD6sXt4aDYcxh2WPQENjOL0HXUBoE8ZZCUAGthaqxmDgE1tvLivRN8F4Y-Y10k/s1600-h/Butterfly+Garden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKCI4HWCndjRq35gM9bn65zvk1YpEb1tswy_TJFEISko4FDNbTQ9Hdms6tEJOsG3IusWpYMmuDvVgfCvD6sXt4aDYcxh2WPQENjOL0HXUBoE8ZZCUAGthaqxmDgE1tvLivRN8F4Y-Y10k/s400/Butterfly+Garden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300408889634351842" border="0" /></a>Ok, down to the nitty gritty.<br /><br />For my anniversary giveaway i made a special little prize that i hope will be liked. She is Mabel Monkey designed by Prairie Mouse from the book Softies - 22 friends for you to sew, knit and crochet and has her own supply of bananas.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoW5kLaDJJ8uHZ2iyty91_nhr5xDHlZZIG1QPJjIgtL43LSKl2goNpnVRawatwZideoXR7HTSrZwRGLIkmRMZ9zv7lRh021gIdDOe2g4blSYo7I3SSSl0oeI1lfoTHcpkdcEM7QWhULfZH/s1600-h/little+monkey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoW5kLaDJJ8uHZ2iyty91_nhr5xDHlZZIG1QPJjIgtL43LSKl2goNpnVRawatwZideoXR7HTSrZwRGLIkmRMZ9zv7lRh021gIdDOe2g4blSYo7I3SSSl0oeI1lfoTHcpkdcEM7QWhULfZH/s400/little+monkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300408892400495010" border="0" /></a>Thanks to the random number generator the winner of my little friend is<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />Sheryl.<br /><br /><img style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" src="https://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" class="comment-icon blogger-comment" alt="Blogger" /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11755530137692721982" onclick="" rel="nofollow">Sheryl</a> said...</span><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Congratulations on your first years' anniversary in blogland!<br />I guess your children will be looking forward to school my kids won't admit to it but they always did....<br />Good luck with your new studies.<br />Can't wait to see pics of the Butterfly Garden quilt</p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" class="comment-timestamp">February 1, 2009 8:05 PM</p>Please send me your details Sheryl and i will send you your little gift.<br /><br />I hope everyone stays safe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-47288638032841374182009-02-01T10:39:00.004+11:002009-02-01T11:11:47.782+11:00***Hip Hip Hooray, I'm One Today***Yep !<br /><br />Today is my One Year Blogiversary.<br /><br />And in honour of this questionably auspicious occasion i am holding a giveaway. What the prize (or prizes) is, is a mystery at this stage ( even from me ) but i promise to give some sneak peeks when i am ready.<br /><br />As someone who runs a mile when competitions ask for anything described in 25 words or less, entry here is easy. Just leave me a comment ( regular visitors earn the 2 for 1 deal and get an extra entry )<br /><br />I will close entry into the giveaway at bedtime Friday and draw a winner on the Sunday. This should give me a little time to get busy.<br /><br />Of course i am picking an already busy week.<br /><ul><li>The kids start back at school on Monday.</li><li>I start an Aged Care course on the same Monday.</li><li>I hope to have the borders on my Butterfly Garden quilt ready for class the following week.</li></ul>Ok, it's not that busy really, but after a lazy January it's a shock to the system no less.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-75543988972070146702009-01-31T20:38:00.007+11:002009-02-01T10:35:17.598+11:00Quiet timesI don't know what happened to January but it's almost over! I vaguely remember New Years Eve, Australia Day and shopping for school supplies but the rest is just a blur.<br /><br />It's hard to believe that in less then 2 days the new school year starts here in Melbourne and it's not just the kids going back to school. I'm starting an Aged Care course, which will hopefully lead to gainful employment come June or July. Its been a long time since i have been the student, so please, wish me luck.<br /><br /><a href="http://jojoshomesweethome.blogspot.com/">Jo Jo</a> is having a giveaway for her 100th post giveaway, so to qualify for entry i have a few pics of some sewing related things i can't do without ( Am i in time Jo Jo ?? )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwssC0D89YkZ4ZcK_SGT9K1CToKmxRFSYWEj_2y-82nv3xDNt8Z8wT0kQp3ww3L-CbEBtOHhCgrBzUUqoXs6ifBBAYvc3_vd95FdIum9aQugcNz7MeRIVWEwfHASN0zWPE-fYWnRmJETm7/s1600-h/Space+to+create.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwssC0D89YkZ4ZcK_SGT9K1CToKmxRFSYWEj_2y-82nv3xDNt8Z8wT0kQp3ww3L-CbEBtOHhCgrBzUUqoXs6ifBBAYvc3_vd95FdIum9aQugcNz7MeRIVWEwfHASN0zWPE-fYWnRmJETm7/s400/Space+to+create.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297394339024382306" border="0" /></a>A space of my own to be messy and creative.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA41SxWuEyaPnx5dFCSe1ONa0vqryvyFww0-JWHhCiPHr7SuPihHQbK-PUxg_CCicjIRbXQqAf6SL90HyTtqPuxp6enxokTqsnAUhlXvPTdCwyZKj_GDMaup3usoBRNWd2IxxK42EU4y-/s1600-h/Stash+of+favourite+fabrics.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA41SxWuEyaPnx5dFCSe1ONa0vqryvyFww0-JWHhCiPHr7SuPihHQbK-PUxg_CCicjIRbXQqAf6SL90HyTtqPuxp6enxokTqsnAUhlXvPTdCwyZKj_GDMaup3usoBRNWd2IxxK42EU4y-/s400/Stash+of+favourite+fabrics.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297394333073671298" border="0" /></a>A stash of favourite fabrics.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZxqcT36tVseVZwBgsOGUmuqJLHqhNsiL14YOFl8T_IJS0UaZfBKDi3dR8Nsa5Sbt5w9aRv0G4JMe2Ko_8LCV2QY8H2I4Qu7IfrUnTSs3jyaTrqzSviLpWsi3F_tSHvUa6li_S6umI7ta/s1600-h/Favourite+books.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZxqcT36tVseVZwBgsOGUmuqJLHqhNsiL14YOFl8T_IJS0UaZfBKDi3dR8Nsa5Sbt5w9aRv0G4JMe2Ko_8LCV2QY8H2I4Qu7IfrUnTSs3jyaTrqzSviLpWsi3F_tSHvUa6li_S6umI7ta/s400/Favourite+books.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297394332664172322" border="0" /></a>A my favourite books on hand.<br /><br />I just wish there was more time in each day so i could sit and sew to my hearts content.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-45612934796857785572009-01-14T13:50:00.005+11:002009-01-14T21:56:50.540+11:00I Feel LovedToday i received my Pay It Forward gift from <a href="http://grannyloz.blogspot.com/">Granny Loz</a> and i feel very spoilt ( and well fed ).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod9ZICoORBiYwENIWkq4_0FjEKq8Nt2p-Rdux7ImsKwB6kqmkwWkgE0_xQLYi4BYE-Yh-rkZiUiLVMY3PSeuoKp2CW0LPnT3fw11Kd8HkUF7QtndhdPWyBbRvXHYu4U552zofq4G9-jC9/s1600-h/PIF+package.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod9ZICoORBiYwENIWkq4_0FjEKq8Nt2p-Rdux7ImsKwB6kqmkwWkgE0_xQLYi4BYE-Yh-rkZiUiLVMY3PSeuoKp2CW0LPnT3fw11Kd8HkUF7QtndhdPWyBbRvXHYu4U552zofq4G9-jC9/s400/PIF+package.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290977698280275442" border="0" /></a>Lorraine sent me some very yummy dried fruit from Angus Park, the wonderful local dried fruit company in Angaston and a very cute little tin featuring cherries.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIqhrBdB4AqG0Vn2c-3W6qdm2ylpaT57isx2CMxV2fQ3yAacOeEKbgB1lGuJFjhJLcQKXMTNLzVLpolikWFbdTntcloA19EVnSxk89niiLltd7lFEYJ_qwlqy4MT90S53tx4JkhhGfZjR/s1600-h/PIF+gift.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIqhrBdB4AqG0Vn2c-3W6qdm2ylpaT57isx2CMxV2fQ3yAacOeEKbgB1lGuJFjhJLcQKXMTNLzVLpolikWFbdTntcloA19EVnSxk89niiLltd7lFEYJ_qwlqy4MT90S53tx4JkhhGfZjR/s400/PIF+gift.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290977351427463042" border="0" /></a><br />And as the PIF gift itself, a gorgeous little wallhanging with beautiful neat little stitches and an awesome mesh pouch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I03vRATC5K1m7LbbdZEt1QiXRWzZfWeFGvZ6Lslf-KbmqAsCzzTpnkCQ8_292viEDLLFdxK-2dcj2YOH21GQO9icP4vR1p1GCZHjhvkWjsULdcch1bQi_z1uDPs1QtTk9uhkPz2hD3W-/s1600-h/My+PIF.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I03vRATC5K1m7LbbdZEt1QiXRWzZfWeFGvZ6Lslf-KbmqAsCzzTpnkCQ8_292viEDLLFdxK-2dcj2YOH21GQO9icP4vR1p1GCZHjhvkWjsULdcch1bQi_z1uDPs1QtTk9uhkPz2hD3W-/s400/My+PIF.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290977350317115858" border="0" /></a>To make this a green present, Lorraine even sent all these goodies wrapping in a calico bag, also from Angus Park.<br />Thank you Loz , for your lovely generous gift. It has really made my week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz607TrRdDaxsMfDtQwiYjDuRZp6fmWqDZA9-hbKQB8AY66a5lVOB742Aa8uTix-zyCEo2brzvuosOSgBqX8pGUB5Yx1nAB8eINQ9EUSregZwQDZazk7eix2e8VYSvO7LsdaBVG_Ubt9YF/s1600-h/Pay+it+Forward.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz607TrRdDaxsMfDtQwiYjDuRZp6fmWqDZA9-hbKQB8AY66a5lVOB742Aa8uTix-zyCEo2brzvuosOSgBqX8pGUB5Yx1nAB8eINQ9EUSregZwQDZazk7eix2e8VYSvO7LsdaBVG_Ubt9YF/s400/Pay+it+Forward.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290986661024547442" border="0" /></a>Now it is my turn to ask <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 </span>people if they would like to receive a gift from me some time in the next 6 months . All you have to do in return is promise to send a handmade gift on to another 3 people as per the concept of the movie "Pay It Forward".<br />If you would like join in please leave me a comment and let me know. First in (and second and third), best dressed.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-43108586216393031062009-01-02T16:22:00.003+11:002009-01-02T20:03:57.624+11:00One Project a Month ChallengeWelcome to 2009, the year that UFOs, WIPs and WISPs will be finished.<br /><br />Well, that is the plan anyway.<br /><br />To help maintain my enthusiasm and momentum in this task i have decided to join in on Kris's (<a href="http://tagalongteddies.blogspot.com/">Tag Along Teddies</a>) and May Britt's (<a href="http://abyquilt.blogspot.com/">Abyquilt</a>) challenge.<br /><br />The idea is to complete something each month, be it a new project or one that has been on the too hard pile for months or (gulp) years. The full details can be found on their blogs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-64155891517017269982008-12-29T21:19:00.004+11:002008-12-29T23:22:03.267+11:00Happy Holidays and SSCS treatsI can't believe after all that build up Christmas has come and gone. Wow!<br />Despite the craziness it was well worth it and quite enjoyable. We had a very quiet day at home, a lazy morning and a lunch that was so late it became dinner.<br />My girls got together and made a gingerbread house on the 23rd of December. For a first try it turned out pretty good and they definitely enjoyed decorating it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzcg6f-T-J5IhDqr1SljEkde3gPRQc7MoA6hMAOomSQPbjji8e8PYe59MRw73cThnt_eafvIromtCaW0zqB7X1kHS5LyFpYgJw1UTInWolnzcGKYCppi-NRBI9xjq2kXgmbgzjS-13lM6/s1600-h/gingerbread+house.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzcg6f-T-J5IhDqr1SljEkde3gPRQc7MoA6hMAOomSQPbjji8e8PYe59MRw73cThnt_eafvIromtCaW0zqB7X1kHS5LyFpYgJw1UTInWolnzcGKYCppi-NRBI9xjq2kXgmbgzjS-13lM6/s400/gingerbread+house.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285156925651464242" border="0" /></a>Here it is in all its glory. I think as many lollies were consumed in the making, as were applied to the house, but i guess that's also part of the fun.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HCYsftBaD01vtEqK-rjLdNwqSsB8ERDT5wNK8qAWxRTK-TNIRGbdcdZrS0kv9A-pAYzV2aXZ0US8Ev9sdPtXSrbuI8wG66E8AsAtm8GnPxTUMrHCCAVkiRiNpDSxTXe3KIl1CKMwmnEM/s1600-h/Liv's+gingerbread+snowman.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HCYsftBaD01vtEqK-rjLdNwqSsB8ERDT5wNK8qAWxRTK-TNIRGbdcdZrS0kv9A-pAYzV2aXZ0US8Ev9sdPtXSrbuI8wG66E8AsAtm8GnPxTUMrHCCAVkiRiNpDSxTXe3KIl1CKMwmnEM/s400/Liv's+gingerbread+snowman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285156927268443730" border="0" /></a>Liv made a special gingerbread snowman just the right size. He was the first casualty on Christmas day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sZuyM-HgEDiF6RzTYo0bnR9xXXhQpLkKsFzV9fAR0DGYvyQbwGe8t38Z6m_6HHe-o6IOSNKJ0ud04AJK3XYglOEemQmQYten4UNSlGz5ARkJdjq1HJEcBFXOgP52Khn2t1xWv8dUvOxt/s1600-h/And+then+there+was+none.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sZuyM-HgEDiF6RzTYo0bnR9xXXhQpLkKsFzV9fAR0DGYvyQbwGe8t38Z6m_6HHe-o6IOSNKJ0ud04AJK3XYglOEemQmQYten4UNSlGz5ARkJdjq1HJEcBFXOgP52Khn2t1xWv8dUvOxt/s400/And+then+there+was+none.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285156927113820754" border="0" /></a>But alas, now there is none.<br /><br />I was thoroughly spoilt on Christmas day by my SSCS partner <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.blogspot.com/">Sherri</a>. Sherri gave my 3 gorgeous handmade gifts, a tablerunner, a basket and a little zippered bag. All beautifully made in very pretty fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpi9sQiXlHRcoduYAsGq3JgyYiuvVD5EI9vzFS7cIUJf9I2-RLGoGYfnI5Wg6GeZEpEf17xvRAzD42rRsyrWckN5h-osmWQrf9KpoIgQ1m1cJ75mP1qBGQmU-WbHsTG8akHxqhc11qaR5K/s1600-h/sscs+gift.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpi9sQiXlHRcoduYAsGq3JgyYiuvVD5EI9vzFS7cIUJf9I2-RLGoGYfnI5Wg6GeZEpEf17xvRAzD42rRsyrWckN5h-osmWQrf9KpoIgQ1m1cJ75mP1qBGQmU-WbHsTG8akHxqhc11qaR5K/s400/sscs+gift.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285156933749628754" border="0" /></a>As well as these lovely gifts, Sherri also sent me 2 American quilting magazines and 2 patterns.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKUB0LExbd61ugpPbNCPu6vdeSobXVl6HTQxrhPND4HInuVDHXsqcgO5fgTmmdgwMBFjbMOosm_N30qSRiNwFKqzPVCRV2YJqNAJPZMLqJSrqzy8rLoNSwCLWen0nMQaYXhkwKv3l1ykM/s1600-h/a+sscs+gift.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKUB0LExbd61ugpPbNCPu6vdeSobXVl6HTQxrhPND4HInuVDHXsqcgO5fgTmmdgwMBFjbMOosm_N30qSRiNwFKqzPVCRV2YJqNAJPZMLqJSrqzy8rLoNSwCLWen0nMQaYXhkwKv3l1ykM/s400/a+sscs+gift.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285156936671266018" border="0" /></a>Thank you Sherri for your beautiful gifts and thank you Donna for organising this great swap, it really made my Christmas day.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-11687805858626824372008-12-12T10:02:00.003+11:002008-12-12T10:20:35.202+11:00There's HOW many days 'til Christmas ?!!!Wow ! It's hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner. Maybe i should start thinking about what i can get my kids, there's nothing like last minute pressure to make a girl completely freak out.<br />It was also a big surprise to see how long it had been since my last post. These things can't be helped when your laptop decides enoughs enough and packs it in. It was only through my DHs expert part replacement that we are back up and running again. Being without my laptop is almost as bad as being sewing machineless ( which won't / can't happen - i have quite a few back ups ).<br />Anyway now i can show what a wonderful blogger sent me in Chookyblues SSCS.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbhe2ymtMIubZGQ3DpwmkOskDq5ArJmH4UbDXnJ5dLKn3bOTWjnQu1XjEGPvVc0lpMB8WBXbls3wPa_VQ95T4k5zMTxMgPTven8F_XNbmo278KjDOs2pJpbaYRH0NbcT-kMI8YswIppPf/s1600-h/A+SSCS+Christmas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbhe2ymtMIubZGQ3DpwmkOskDq5ArJmH4UbDXnJ5dLKn3bOTWjnQu1XjEGPvVc0lpMB8WBXbls3wPa_VQ95T4k5zMTxMgPTven8F_XNbmo278KjDOs2pJpbaYRH0NbcT-kMI8YswIppPf/s400/A+SSCS+Christmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278674779801179970" border="0" /></a>My rather naked Button Annie is doing a great job minding the presents until Christmas. However they did get a fondle and squeeze before being removed to a safe height. A big thanks to Chookyblue for organising this swap and a huge thanks too to my secret santa.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-62889730845753612192008-11-10T10:22:00.003+11:002008-11-10T15:06:38.409+11:00My Stitcher's AngelA lovely package arrived for me today, my Stitcher's Angel gifts.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLqLYdwkKir9yf7L-97csROXvU4TLu8XDFL9beG0KBa1i6YA8WwENo3CDXhEoAC1WENZOveMjNajzf-DF56d7SU7-IeBmXmYasa_xX_tEkp7_NTPYmM4M_tZV7Zid8Ny8nT8uI22owmjX/s1600-h/collage.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLqLYdwkKir9yf7L-97csROXvU4TLu8XDFL9beG0KBa1i6YA8WwENo3CDXhEoAC1WENZOveMjNajzf-DF56d7SU7-IeBmXmYasa_xX_tEkp7_NTPYmM4M_tZV7Zid8Ny8nT8uI22owmjX/s400/collage.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Susan, my angel, did a terrific job on a sewing caddy, a drawstring bag and a pincushion. Aren't they fabulous ! Susan's blog is <a href="http://www.homespunquilts.blogspot.com/">Homespun Quilts</a>.<br /><br />On Saturday night i had a lovely time at the Christmas At <a href="http://foothillsfabricandthreads.typepad.com/foothills/">Foothills</a> Do. Sandra and Lesley gave us a fun, relaxing evening of sewing and frivolity.<br />I got to meet Nicky of <a href="http://littleneedlecase.blogspot.com/">Little Needle Case</a> fame, "Hi Nicky!" and we had a secret Santa swap which i managed to stuff up.<br />I really should start reading instructions again. I completely overlooked the the line that said pick 6 items out of the 10 listed to include in your gift. Doh! Oh well, live and learn. Regardless, it was a lovely night.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" /></a><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-7234572254417253092008-10-29T13:58:00.003+11:002008-10-29T14:09:29.889+11:00Duckie update and moreAs i had anticipated yesterday the duck family have moved on. Fortunately they left via the creek, a perilous venture, but safer then any other alternatives. At least now i can concentrate on more then just their antics and well being.<br /><br />I have finally completed my Stitchers Angel gifts. Wow, with a whole 2 days to get them in the post - at least thats how much time i think i have ! They will soon be off on a long trip overseas.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2Vj0fKanHYxfd_3aw0EM2WnMzUDNcFI05PQ5uquUt96OJsBHbXdNBkq9GAzHV5Ar-QlXgcGk5f83si3fWs_COFJt8Y3zRb3UJ0Q2-kN3bqUXHqcXZtSncWjZ_7SLUmUGMFCjZKosEeoe/s1600-h/Stitchers+Angel+Swap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2Vj0fKanHYxfd_3aw0EM2WnMzUDNcFI05PQ5uquUt96OJsBHbXdNBkq9GAzHV5Ar-QlXgcGk5f83si3fWs_COFJt8Y3zRb3UJ0Q2-kN3bqUXHqcXZtSncWjZ_7SLUmUGMFCjZKosEeoe/s400/Stitchers+Angel+Swap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262406906723257378" border="0" /></a>All i need now are some Aussie treats to send with them. I hope my swap partner likes chocolate!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-52011417306487204492008-10-28T14:25:00.004+11:002008-10-28T15:21:32.374+11:00And Mumma duck said Quack, Quack , Quack !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-WsBa3O1fnsi7LkBk66-aag-MiLcc6FehSS34SFgAaYrNrbbw1uVYkzQ_VEM1S9_SZLv1wWadGd1KnLkXhtnaHgIvPh5Lcn2PzFZkbwSairbQJokUchHCAQwf_rbfQuoao1u_WThIbSg/s1600-h/duck+family.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-WsBa3O1fnsi7LkBk66-aag-MiLcc6FehSS34SFgAaYrNrbbw1uVYkzQ_VEM1S9_SZLv1wWadGd1KnLkXhtnaHgIvPh5Lcn2PzFZkbwSairbQJokUchHCAQwf_rbfQuoao1u_WThIbSg/s400/duck+family.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262043846960630290" border="0" /></a><br />But only 10 little ducks came back !<br /><br />Sadly, one little duckling didn't make it through the night. He could have fallen victim to any number of predators but most likely it was an owl. We often see them out and about in the evening.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZpEYxS_mQEYosHg1rQUWFcIWd7gTd00zXu1v1TMMeXKXftfk1Do6gKnttCKTcCIySdDyHEWo2gJgwrYXGdPWw4KVgDZkU2WhBwpMnLvo3cWKK_9gHpJVslgOuJoZJxWTOzEFCTanu8ju/s1600-h/watchful+parents.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZpEYxS_mQEYosHg1rQUWFcIWd7gTd00zXu1v1TMMeXKXftfk1Do6gKnttCKTcCIySdDyHEWo2gJgwrYXGdPWw4KVgDZkU2WhBwpMnLvo3cWKK_9gHpJVslgOuJoZJxWTOzEFCTanu8ju/s400/watchful+parents.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262043848057400834" border="0" /></a><br />Chances are the duck family won't be staying with us too much longer. They are taking longer and longer strolls away from the safety of the pool, and may soon be ready to take the kids for a swim down the creek. It would be the safest way for the family to leave our yard, any other route would put them in constant danger. <br /><br />Yikes ! They're heading towards the lane besides our yard. I can't take this kind of worry !!!<br />There are so many dogs and cats that roam in our street. <br /><br />Panic session over ( for the moment ) they have decided the pool yard is a safer place to be.<br /><br />With our very cute guests here I rushed off this morning to get a battery for my other camera so i could zoom in and get some pleasing pics of all their goings on, but the rotten thing is showing only a blank screen. A known fault apparently. Not happy !!<br /><br />Anyone got a favourite SLR camera they would like to tell me about. I think i'm in the market for a new one!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-82651864188537636232008-10-27T13:01:00.003+11:002008-10-27T14:03:13.729+11:00Forget the magpies.... BEWARE THE DUCKSI had an unusual sight greet me this morning as i glanced at our pool ( extremely loose use of the word ). A family of ducks !!!! Now ducks are a common sight on or beside our pool but this time they were not alone !!!!! At first i thought, cool, five little ducklings, how sweet. But no! Mummy duck has <span style="font-weight: bold;">eleven </span>little ones to look after !!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQwF-rA_atOZPjG8I0b8siBufajRs_uYZ6jqFGojLkW8QzPE7gYqrmLFBwxDU5c-xi_y_XowUsjv8euO_jY6ZUojEdhMiUAeSblvxTCA3E-eNHzgrOgJxazDYaMaqIiSryZhRmLell6pg/s1600-h/Our+resident+duck+family.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQwF-rA_atOZPjG8I0b8siBufajRs_uYZ6jqFGojLkW8QzPE7gYqrmLFBwxDU5c-xi_y_XowUsjv8euO_jY6ZUojEdhMiUAeSblvxTCA3E-eNHzgrOgJxazDYaMaqIiSryZhRmLell6pg/s400/Our+resident+duck+family.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261652828592358578" border="0" /></a> It looked like Mummy, Daddy and babies were doing fine until it was time to take a dip. Now Mum and Dad have no problem getting in and out of the pool, but the 14 inch leap the ducklings would need to make is a bit excessive.<br /> So this is were the warning comes into it. No matter your intentions wild ducks just don't get it. I decided the only way to avoid mass duckling fatalities was to step in and help. Daddy duck took serious offence to me coming between him and a stranded duckling sitting in our pump intake thingie. He gave me a very loud hiss and a good flapping at which was very impressive and a little unnerving. Very glad ducks have bills instead of pointy beaks.<br /> However all ended well. I managed to fashion a ramp out of a plank of wood and added a step inside that intake thingie ( I'm not big on the lingo) if that makes any sense. After a few hit and miss attempts all the ducklings managed to evacuate the pool. I just hope they remember how to do it next time too.<br /> Hmmmmm, this really puts the brakes on our pool cleaning for summer.<br /><br /> Last weekend i took myself to Wagga to visit some of my family. It was really nice to get away and spend time with my parents who i rarely get to see.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79gQfRaJa_tCfu7HDNyJ04joeTnWotVJYNWTA2r1gGxwOv2Ss4fNCQ8EBkVWKy8Cz0HXNdgK8aUDcQjIlktwldIHdzCqqFyCPXJjzCK3JyKZlUzkMj_GrN5OeisyvYN7XybCLRD44iy6K/s1600-h/Trip+to+the+art+gallery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79gQfRaJa_tCfu7HDNyJ04joeTnWotVJYNWTA2r1gGxwOv2Ss4fNCQ8EBkVWKy8Cz0HXNdgK8aUDcQjIlktwldIHdzCqqFyCPXJjzCK3JyKZlUzkMj_GrN5OeisyvYN7XybCLRD44iy6K/s400/Trip+to+the+art+gallery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261652834228820754" border="0" /></a> We had an outing on Sunday with not a child in sight. Involving a trip to the Wagga Art gallery to look at a collection of old local photographs, an ice cream in the park and a visit to a local nursery for some seedlings. All in all a relaxing afternoon. Above is a pic of my parents and 2 of my sisters.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4_dAONhM_TIhKFvmGWF2kQrD50MUeRG53b3-XWPrAs3bvN3_tUGy_J-btiEVXMkLTAdb6m2gSfEGOkruBDnSEsNh7Z7EeJnmZtjmG-J7Gl6HrN8oGEV__OxAzEdGfqu7LBv6MrfMIrhq/s1600-h/Wagga+Civic+Theatre.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4_dAONhM_TIhKFvmGWF2kQrD50MUeRG53b3-XWPrAs3bvN3_tUGy_J-btiEVXMkLTAdb6m2gSfEGOkruBDnSEsNh7Z7EeJnmZtjmG-J7Gl6HrN8oGEV__OxAzEdGfqu7LBv6MrfMIrhq/s400/Wagga+Civic+Theatre.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261652849114903138" border="0" /></a> Here is somewhere our resident ducks would be much better off. If only it wasn't 5 & 1/2 hours away.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-5767750398098422012008-10-13T23:00:00.003+11:002008-10-13T23:19:53.793+11:00Such a lovely weekendGreat food, wonderful company and fun projects make for a fabulous day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-1mQ_TFtpZT0eMVrbKoyXBh-z9AcqitW66zGgqFEo1GYqdHtxx7KAjai5M1eQ1YQk4D4BLWJhTtnDQK0PK96iPuGQ9VNTnEr9ykEsm04Dp24XbgQ-ywYmYjuhHEen_9YwOTimvRTD4xC/s1600-h/collage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-1mQ_TFtpZT0eMVrbKoyXBh-z9AcqitW66zGgqFEo1GYqdHtxx7KAjai5M1eQ1YQk4D4BLWJhTtnDQK0PK96iPuGQ9VNTnEr9ykEsm04Dp24XbgQ-ywYmYjuhHEen_9YwOTimvRTD4xC/s320/collage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256608213618456802" border="0" /></a><br />Saturday i was fortunate enough to attend the Glen Harrow Stitch-in with Rosie and Leanne where we had a perfect day full of stitching....... no cooking, no cleaning and no kids looking for their lunch. Pure bliss.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5tH5QqoQNqxPfAK8-AT3xZ5eDwruuje10gV9bHkvEUAL_Gv-X0laP7-Y5_kWhVBu7ZNxFos6knfawqE9Crl2bTe3FHqsCN_nrJELAu2rfsLVxAzBudF5-XjRAiDF3mq4_atwOWM1Pg2N9/s1600-h/Friends+Needle+Case.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5tH5QqoQNqxPfAK8-AT3xZ5eDwruuje10gV9bHkvEUAL_Gv-X0laP7-Y5_kWhVBu7ZNxFos6knfawqE9Crl2bTe3FHqsCN_nrJELAu2rfsLVxAzBudF5-XjRAiDF3mq4_atwOWM1Pg2N9/s320/Friends+Needle+Case.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256608216856439010" border="0" /></a><br />I managed to finish the stitching on Rosies project on the day and then pieced it together today...... It's nice working on smaller items that are finished quickly.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXSbmKzXPzwXNSZUyGl49p4qSHpAold59O1ZZq8KIkr-LSG0NRBWYmd0_tXCWpstHYa5eioQpbYlRiEcF_MC-PVbSbH1JVfUfMgHp_IRHPQfTSI6BVVTucaEZ6alNn3I3sip-ssQ9xNGx/s1600-h/Glen+Harrow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXSbmKzXPzwXNSZUyGl49p4qSHpAold59O1ZZq8KIkr-LSG0NRBWYmd0_tXCWpstHYa5eioQpbYlRiEcF_MC-PVbSbH1JVfUfMgHp_IRHPQfTSI6BVVTucaEZ6alNn3I3sip-ssQ9xNGx/s320/Glen+Harrow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256608219530016450" border="0" /></a><br />To make a great day even better........ i was lucky enough to win a prize. Five super pretty fat quarters. ******** Big big Grin *********<br /><br />( I also had a great prior weekend watching Casey Stoner ride to victory in the MotoGP at Phillip Island --- Yay Casey !!!!! )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-77804108427370802012008-09-28T22:00:00.002+10:002008-09-28T22:19:40.995+10:00Tagged and released.I have been tagged by Julie at <a href="http://www.simplestitches1.blogspot.com/">Simple Stitches</a> , and while i am not going to tag anyone else ( because i am shy and retiring) i thought i might try and come up with 7 random things about me.<br /><br />1. I had a tattoo and have had serious thoughts about getting another.<br />2. I am the youngest of 5 girls.<br />3. I hate trifle.<br />4. On the weekend i am off to the MotoGP on the back of hubbys motorbike.<br />5. I am a softie for frogs.<br />6. I really, really like Turkish Delight<br />and <br />7. I am very much a morning person.<br /><br />Not very exciting, but as i said i am shy and retiring.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-27172004122831370362008-09-28T21:17:00.004+10:002008-09-28T21:51:32.731+10:00My Swap Bag arrived safely...Yay !Last week the bag i made for <a href="http://all-stitched-up.blogspot.com/">Linda's Bag / Bucket swap</a> arrived safely in California. So now i can reveal more then the little sneak peeks i was giving previously, as well as the little extra gift i sent for <a href="http://doxiesonmyquilt.blogspot.com/">Rhonda</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt34m5PAPxHem9wu7lCdWjDFrEV66Vl8h6ACEpiNl7xPy1UF0HB5U-_W9D0ma3QLD6zfU4mabGUCC4sM8hjfmy8Ck4n3uxMh4pie4J0hCgV8bZZaBYCnLGrcwmQXawkfX-FrPl6MpyDzln/s1600-h/DSC03595.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt34m5PAPxHem9wu7lCdWjDFrEV66Vl8h6ACEpiNl7xPy1UF0HB5U-_W9D0ma3QLD6zfU4mabGUCC4sM8hjfmy8Ck4n3uxMh4pie4J0hCgV8bZZaBYCnLGrcwmQXawkfX-FrPl6MpyDzln/s320/DSC03595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251033610891588578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYTSFyJ_tqUtYvnWsvssqqT3sPigoVXx_s-jjTjhUI9dOgeq-ybkvJkvIS3v46qWQhECL7dIJgfYzFh10EeakGBwY6GWZyF04ujlOBbzyUYwnGRyH2o44O4oqs1icLRPRgBM5fXQE0CJ8/s1600-h/DSC03599.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYTSFyJ_tqUtYvnWsvssqqT3sPigoVXx_s-jjTjhUI9dOgeq-ybkvJkvIS3v46qWQhECL7dIJgfYzFh10EeakGBwY6GWZyF04ujlOBbzyUYwnGRyH2o44O4oqs1icLRPRgBM5fXQE0CJ8/s320/DSC03599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251033621253945522" border="0" /></a>I used a bag that my sister made for me years ago for inspiration and two Rosalie Quinlan stitchery designs for the outside pockets.<br />As an extra little gift i made Rhonda a little softie. She has been named Mindy and was a delight to make. Mindy is designed by Tone Finnanger and is from her Sew Pretty book.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxwyB5C_9kQgWQY08e2mFi0xTuztF23ribrXOsMSanBznomcMgyQOz3LnUdMpHfCrR4MWD3n6f6W78TgepsVovUxCYkZ7pmzYK25Qma7Z_uHTC1qN0qj7f5sho1MpV8dl9JIeB8EPv8Yq/s1600-h/mindy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxwyB5C_9kQgWQY08e2mFi0xTuztF23ribrXOsMSanBznomcMgyQOz3LnUdMpHfCrR4MWD3n6f6W78TgepsVovUxCYkZ7pmzYK25Qma7Z_uHTC1qN0qj7f5sho1MpV8dl9JIeB8EPv8Yq/s320/mindy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251033608885792738" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-36563624266589858442008-09-12T16:26:00.008+10:002008-09-12T19:09:29.970+10:00It's been a good weekI can't believe that it is already the 12th of September, however considering we have had two birthdays this week i really should know that without thinking too hard.<br />On Tuesday it was my dear hubbies 38th and the following day our big boy turned 16. <br />Wow, time really does fly !<br /><br />Last week ( ok on August 31st ) i was the lucky winner of a pattern from <a href="http://willowvalleystore.typepad.com/willowvalleystore/">Willow Valley Store</a> in Cathy's 10000 visitor giveaway. I went for another bag pattern ...... you can never have too many bags.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkblMi6RZmbhoLMH7XdlasCwBGBm1EKkKngWLsVQfXzepQWsWJ_SvVzoNVh7nLZh_4b9Q-JSSbOFC6Rew4zY3Uf6qjIYHfGrWupy5gtHxEwWEUefEW6yLHJc3JwLYRJj580AYX1WM7RyW/s1600-h/Willow+Valley+prize.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkblMi6RZmbhoLMH7XdlasCwBGBm1EKkKngWLsVQfXzepQWsWJ_SvVzoNVh7nLZh_4b9Q-JSSbOFC6Rew4zY3Uf6qjIYHfGrWupy5gtHxEwWEUefEW6yLHJc3JwLYRJj580AYX1WM7RyW/s320/Willow+Valley+prize.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245038437111726130" border="0" /></a><br />Then yesterday my bag from Linda's Bag Swap arrived. My swap partner was Bonnie from <a href="http://calamityjanescottage.blogspot.com/">Calamity Janes Cottage<br /></a><br />Bonnie sent a lovely bag, in the colours i love and she included a great little zippered pouch (complete with chocolates) , a gorgeous froggy brooch and some lovely mags. Wasn't i spoilt ?!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOXYgaa-iEUKUPk_33dswioJAERGSqWXMeTVgYk7hojjN6irY5DAcPLfIds_zeYw64uWE61fLbn4tRar9Vo7x_X-xtJkhdqcp1j22uF5Q8J3mQoOtOQ9UaQJsO98S_ADph-wCtOuAmqG4/s1600-h/Bag+Swap.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOXYgaa-iEUKUPk_33dswioJAERGSqWXMeTVgYk7hojjN6irY5DAcPLfIds_zeYw64uWE61fLbn4tRar9Vo7x_X-xtJkhdqcp1j22uF5Q8J3mQoOtOQ9UaQJsO98S_ADph-wCtOuAmqG4/s320/Bag+Swap.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245029933152657698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolgIf92wh7LBpcMbm2Rvs7AvLcfs0Nv-_udJzR4bFw8bog7V3-6ITfYXPCTc4p8dLKPvoEwXJSrslaYyVkLNdLe8UP0NdMO1oowOrfqpV74My0Xb8YNHMDhgDSGKdnmgDflNPDw9g6y4M/s1600-h/Zippered+purse.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolgIf92wh7LBpcMbm2Rvs7AvLcfs0Nv-_udJzR4bFw8bog7V3-6ITfYXPCTc4p8dLKPvoEwXJSrslaYyVkLNdLe8UP0NdMO1oowOrfqpV74My0Xb8YNHMDhgDSGKdnmgDflNPDw9g6y4M/s320/Zippered+purse.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245029938258171954" border="0" /></a>Today i sent off my bag for my partner XXXXXX in the X.X.X. I had lots of fun making a special gift to go with the bag , something that is very fitting for my swap partner when you see her blog. Unfortunately the only pics of this gift are on Lynda's (BozzyBlog) camera so you will have to wait to see what it is. If Leanne Beasley happens to read this ... yes i got her made and sent and i reckon she turned out very nicely to boot, i just hope she behaves herself on the long trip.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mdSm_P25YUO-9PQTR8EXVEyrh9-ykx5I57B8MjzDXx9nJ56S9aUanyktnsNOcdgLFWEI95QjJNiL3O2nJ7KuR9tQBOul7KbaJ6NSKZ-zegaAvN54wyjlb2oKWND9P7x-A00YupUm5ASo/s1600-h/Lavender.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mdSm_P25YUO-9PQTR8EXVEyrh9-ykx5I57B8MjzDXx9nJ56S9aUanyktnsNOcdgLFWEI95QjJNiL3O2nJ7KuR9tQBOul7KbaJ6NSKZ-zegaAvN54wyjlb2oKWND9P7x-A00YupUm5ASo/s320/Lavender.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245029944353148994" border="0" /></a>I thought i would get in on the act and find some pretty flora to photograph. What do you think ?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092947197904057768.post-66722750788636884792008-08-29T10:07:00.007+10:002008-08-29T11:13:40.009+10:00A bag swap peek and moreI have been very quiet of late, but thats only because i have been busy sewing. Not a lot of sewing for myself but i have managed to get some presents made for swaps and birthdays. It is a relief to write that i have finished the bag i am swapping in <a href="http://all-stitched-up.blogspot.com/">Linda</a>'s bag/bucket swap. I am usually quick to start but very slow to finish when it comes to bags, but this month i have finished 2 and am part way through another.<br /><br />Here is a bit of a look at what i have made. I hope my swap partner likes neopolitan ice cream.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTVld8jlUCuXjKEeloRPejXgs1F03lfZKuQx7JNBoarq8RXDzknBcdc24ewL6WDsOxjLyCpHigGgAszKEiKGa1V9IptgcZdCh2FM25sQo2fMIXW2U8KbU3JNHgdnEmn1FwU4UYs-r1sDN/s1600-h/Russian+sneak+peak+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTVld8jlUCuXjKEeloRPejXgs1F03lfZKuQx7JNBoarq8RXDzknBcdc24ewL6WDsOxjLyCpHigGgAszKEiKGa1V9IptgcZdCh2FM25sQo2fMIXW2U8KbU3JNHgdnEmn1FwU4UYs-r1sDN/s320/Russian+sneak+peak+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239726160734216018" border="0" /></a><br />It's nothing like the first peek i gave a few weeks back. While i really liked what i had originally started making , i decided that it was far too cutesy and set about making another bag based on one that my eldest sister had made me years ago.<br /><br />The 2nd bag i made is a present for a little girl turning 9. It is a great little bag, very simple but still pretty enough. It is from a pattern by <a href="http://leanneshouse.typepad.com/leanneshouse/">Leanne Beasley</a> in the latest Australian Homespun magazine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEvyQDuA0QG2uwWw_yY290TZ0WO-Sz_r5QXCtWEdq_6E4bDK7NWLTd86qK4n9WIlIqCOJcZp92aG8ZaZbvA-NNphzPexZGwgePJgE_15szWZNK0JKJpLNRqU1JxV8A-44bKOg6Hq5CJ-z/s1600-h/Bag+for+Emma.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEvyQDuA0QG2uwWw_yY290TZ0WO-Sz_r5QXCtWEdq_6E4bDK7NWLTd86qK4n9WIlIqCOJcZp92aG8ZaZbvA-NNphzPexZGwgePJgE_15szWZNK0JKJpLNRqU1JxV8A-44bKOg6Hq5CJ-z/s320/Bag+for+Emma.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239725795450264274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Sfi1AWSXk_JtGsWx825ueEWHCbkbtWNvaVLxssS1Ti4XR5LyZ_0gHDQPQUYH6Jj-873-PiM18cM9aSM2O7yrtQ7tHAe581XKVNQ0ds9XbXK-rcKOZbfzcPVhr1R_AfRwIfoBbPG-dlDa/s1600-h/Homespun+mag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Sfi1AWSXk_JtGsWx825ueEWHCbkbtWNvaVLxssS1Ti4XR5LyZ_0gHDQPQUYH6Jj-873-PiM18cM9aSM2O7yrtQ7tHAe581XKVNQ0ds9XbXK-rcKOZbfzcPVhr1R_AfRwIfoBbPG-dlDa/s320/Homespun+mag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239725808672409922" border="0" /></a>Hexagons are popping up everywhere and when my friend <a href="http://bozzysblog.blogspot.com/">Lynda</a> had some on auction i couldn't resist grabbing them. I'm not sure exactly what i plan to do with them, but having them ready and on hand when i do decide is the bestest.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50qFm8TCEh0VvMrwajGrPMfuipLRCX6viqJOA2wrsflxqDE6JAWBCLQgtu6-wMCvcDT1n4nPm15g6MCX9T0MRxZ-tuMJ6ruy7-DI37zSrJHnzHlmvvQqhGMMeOyLZXYvkA6nQB5xSssGK/s1600-h/Hexagon+fun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50qFm8TCEh0VvMrwajGrPMfuipLRCX6viqJOA2wrsflxqDE6JAWBCLQgtu6-wMCvcDT1n4nPm15g6MCX9T0MRxZ-tuMJ6ruy7-DI37zSrJHnzHlmvvQqhGMMeOyLZXYvkA6nQB5xSssGK/s320/Hexagon+fun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239725798332259634" border="0" /></a><br />I love frogs ! I think they are fabulous little creatures. And it is very exciting that soon we will be playing host to oodles of wiggly little tadpoles. Its not our first time as foster parents to lots of taddies, last year we had a swimming pool full of them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB957RQzGauV9R8xX06rR1Ko91eGdpOlRP72HA_OeqKtpP5FQmNDs9pjQByv4SzY_C9E0i2uS_Q9yYULGYKePDCRJm45WKRAa4vU8MPQP9dGFOEO11ZynwLwWRWRT4a-EKFmTSimv9kMSH/s1600-h/Tadpole+population+explosion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB957RQzGauV9R8xX06rR1Ko91eGdpOlRP72HA_OeqKtpP5FQmNDs9pjQByv4SzY_C9E0i2uS_Q9yYULGYKePDCRJm45WKRAa4vU8MPQP9dGFOEO11ZynwLwWRWRT4a-EKFmTSimv9kMSH/s320/Tadpole+population+explosion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239726175228177586" border="0" /></a><br />Sadly, that didn't end so well for the late bloomers, but fortunately this year the frogs have restricted themselves to a little derelict pond. Once these little guys grow up there is going to be a massive population explosion (much to my hubby's dismay...... he thinks they're "noisy little buggers").<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9Kh017DIfpb3zzysG4RBpoL2F0yui3Z7i3lz4fSa3ViDqppQv7aM7jZG-9FRiwR2gax6w-tP4dph7jFHMfUOPBKRzx7-SbJVa0c8DB68VVR2Yr7hImGu5VJCY94XJrUWmrkD7ImJ5r1-/s1600-h/Humble+pond.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9Kh017DIfpb3zzysG4RBpoL2F0yui3Z7i3lz4fSa3ViDqppQv7aM7jZG-9FRiwR2gax6w-tP4dph7jFHMfUOPBKRzx7-SbJVa0c8DB68VVR2Yr7hImGu5VJCY94XJrUWmrkD7ImJ5r1-/s320/Humble+pond.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239725813170791570" border="0" /></a><br />This pond really isn't a pretty sight. We were ready to pull it out back in February but once the rains came it filled up again and became the nursery that it is today. We will have to get in much quicker next year so that a new pond can be nicely established somewhere nearby for the next round of frogs and their offspring.<br /><br />Yippeeeee! The sun is shining and the sky is a brilliant blue. I can't wait for Spring !!!!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/175/EAB53325BD259CEA19D5C54F5082D0AA.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557916310706417780noreply@blogger.com6