About time i climbed back on the horse.

I don't know where the last month went, but it has been done and dusted.

Mind you i wasn't sitting idle as it went rushing by.

• 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 ).

• 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 ).

• I even managed a little sewing. Thanks Shiree for the nudge.

A simple little apron based on the tutorial by Still Dottie. 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.

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.
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 !

Have a lovely week everyone.

Please 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.

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.

You can find Judith here :-


Welcome to blogland Judith and i hope you have an enjoyable time.

A 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.

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.

Ok, down to the nitty gritty.

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.

Thanks to the random number generator the winner of my little friend is
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Sheryl.

Sheryl said...

Congratulations on your first years' anniversary in blogland!
I guess your children will be looking forward to school my kids won't admit to it but they always did....
Good luck with your new studies.
Can't wait to see pics of the Butterfly Garden quilt

February 1, 2009 8:05 PM

Please send me your details Sheryl and i will send you your little gift.

I hope everyone stays safe.

***Hip Hip Hooray, I'm One Today***

Yep !

Today is my One Year Blogiversary.

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.

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 )

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.

Of course i am picking an already busy week.

• The kids start back at school on Monday.
• I start an Aged Care course on the same Monday.
• I hope to have the borders on my Butterfly Garden quilt ready for class the following week.

Ok, it's not that busy really, but after a lazy January it's a shock to the system no less.

Quiet times

I 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.

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.

Jo Jo 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 ?? )

A space of my own to be messy and creative.

A stash of favourite fabrics.

A my favourite books on hand.

I just wish there was more time in each day so i could sit and sew to my hearts content.

I Feel Loved

Today i received my Pay It Forward gift from Granny Loz and i feel very spoilt ( and well fed ).

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.


And as the PIF gift itself, a gorgeous little wallhanging with beautiful neat little stitches and an awesome mesh pouch.

To make this a green present, Lorraine even sent all these goodies wrapping in a calico bag, also from Angus Park.
Thank you Loz , for your lovely generous gift. It has really made my week.

Now it is my turn to ask 3 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".
If you would like join in please leave me a comment and let me know. First in (and second and third), best dressed.

One Project a Month Challenge

Welcome to 2009, the year that UFOs, WIPs and WISPs will be finished.

Well, that is the plan anyway.

To help maintain my enthusiasm and momentum in this task i have decided to join in on Kris's (Tag Along Teddies) and May Britt's (Abyquilt) challenge.

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.