Secret santa has arrived

I was very happy yesterday when the postie delivered my secret santa gift all the way from Sabina in Austria. I couldn't wait to get into the box. First were all these goodies wrapped up in celephane, there was even a plate and a matching gold candle which are lovely.

The chocolates were an usual taste but once you ate a couple they were pretty good. The snowman is so cute and the lovely beaded angel,

These are my beautiful gifts hand made by Sabina, such a beautiful bag and accessories. I will treasure them always. Thankyou Sabina and thankyou chooky blue for organising such a fun swap.

Happy New Year everyone, I hope the new year is all you wish for and more.

Home for Christmas

We have just retuned from 10 wonderful days at my in -laws house. My husband and I grew up there and lived there until we got married so even though my parents no longer live there its still like going home. We all had such a good time.

Paul's parents live out of town in the bush as my boys would say and we were very amused with all the letter boxes on the side of the road.

The boys kept themselves amused by running around the bush with their new nerf guns they got for christmas, I even had a go as well.

I went walking nearly everyday and saw my first fox. I don't know who was more scared, me or the fox. The bush is beautiful, so many birds to listen to and see.

The boys had a turn at sitting on Pa's antique Fordson tractors, I was playing with my camera and found it takes sepia photos, so I had to try that out. I've only had my camera for 2 years. Just goes to show how much I know about modern technology. lol

We even got to see a baby possum, it was so cute.

The boys finished off a hard day in the spa with their cousins.

I'll be back later on to show you my purchases from a quilt shop I found and my christmas presents.

Christmas stitching

When looking at blogs I always admire the christmas quilts people have on display. It always makes their rooms looks cozy. I decided to make one for us, although it won't be ready until next christmas. Its a Natalie Bird pattern and as I absolutely love stitchery I will enjoy making this quilt,

The fabric I am using is the new French General called Maison De Garence, its beautiful.

I decided to use my scraps and make some hexagons, I have a quilt planned for these, more to come on that.

I hope you all have a good week leading up to christmas. Until next time, happy sewing.

Sunday sewing

I have had a great weekend doing lots of sewing, here is some cute little cushions I have made using my new Jo Morton reproduction fabrics. I haven't put the filling in them yet which is why they look a little flat. I have put some of Lynette Anderson "My Garden " blocks together, they are now on display in the shop. These little blocks are fun to do.

This one is my favourite so far. I hope you found some sewing time. I'll be back tomorrow so share with you my new christmas stitching project.

Lots to show you

The last day of school for the year has finally arrived for my boys, they are happy to have finished such a busy year. I made their teachers a bon bon each filled with treats, I'm sure they will like them, I made one for Daniel's teacher but as he is in year 8 I was told its not cool to take the teacher a present. Typical boy!!! Yeserday I received a parcel from my Crafty goodness box swap, all the way from the UK. Angela sent me some lovely things.

Of course these patterns and the reproduction fabrics are my favourite. I will have fun with those over the holidays.

I also received this beautiful bag from my penfriend Sandy who lives in America. Its made from Judie Rothermel fabrics.

Sandy also sent me these lovely fat quarters which are so nice.

Today we are going to Jacob's grade 6 leavers assembly at school. He is really looking foreward to it. All the grade 6 kids stand up on stage and receive awards and then there is a slide show showing all the kids photos from when they first started school til now. Its a very teary time for us mums.

Have a good day and I hope you find some sewing time. I know I will.

Its looking alot like Christmas

During the week the boys and I set up our christmas tree, I'm sure as the boys get older our tree looks smaller than the year before. Its decorated beautifully with bought and hand made decorations. Some are very special as they were gifts and others are made by the boys at school and I made some to.

Nicky made this reindeer from pegs, isn't it a great idea. Its very cute.

This is a cross stitch ornament I made a few years ago,

I also made this one from a Marg Lowe Pattern and Theodora Cleave buttons.

Do you have special ornaments on your tree?

Stitching around the block

I finished my part on Lillians quilt for our Stitching round the block, the flowers are sweet to stitch, I should have pressed it before I took the photo but was in a hurry to get it to Kate so she can stitch the next round. I am really enjoying this little project.
I hope you found some sewing time.