Back after ....months!

Hi Everyone

Wasn't sure if I would find any followers left after my long absence, but youbeautiful people are still here, thanks so much. Well it was wonderful to have my family over from South Africa, but 3 months without sewing and blogging was hard. In the mean time the siggies kept on coming (international signature swaps) and then there was my Jan and Feb block swaps as well. Everyone was so patient. I have in the mean time played some catch-up, not quite there yet, but getting there.

Here are some of the siggies on their way and the 2 block swaps I mailed out today!

Good to be Back!

Siggies on their way....

Jacobs Ladder in Green & Brown country colours

                                            Squares upon a Square in Teal & White

Quick Stop

Hi Everyone

As mentioned before we now have family from South Africa visiting so my sewing and blogging are more or less non-existing from now on! I had to rush to get my November block swap done, before it's December! Also made a few siggys , the sewing bits at least, so I can do the hand sewing even with the visitors here.

I promise I will be more active in blogland next year! Here is just a quick look at the blocks Rosemary and I made for each other this month. She made me the cheery Wonky Star and I made a log cabin in greens and browns.

Happy Sewing !!!!

Sew Little Time

I have only a precious few days left to sew before my family from South Africa starts arriving. This weekend the in-laws and in 2 weeks my sister. All in all 3 months of visitors, so please forgive me if you don't see me blogging. BUT I will still follow all of you everyday, as I will have my laptop in bed with me!

FOLDED STAR:

I finished my Folded Star Cushion in September which I made for the IFQ group. This was a fun project and although not perfect, good enough for me.

CHARMS AND LAYERS

On Saturday I grabbed a charm pack and layer cake, both Moda's Civil War collection and wanted to do something quick, so I sewed a charm on a layer and before you had enough to make a top. It's too small, as is, but I will go find something for borders to make it bigger into a double bed sized quilt. Oops forgot to take a photo of the assembled blocks. Will do so and post later.

                                              CHRISTMAS TABLE  RUNNER


On Sunday I grabbed another charm pack by Moda and simply ( I like quick results!) whipped them together. Added a solid border and now just need to go get something for a backing and hopefullly can quickly quilt it before Sunday????  Not so sure if  THAT's  going to happen! 

Happy Wonky block and more

Sue made me this happy Wonky Star for our October block swap. Doensn't it make you smile !!!

And this is the block I made for Sue... she wanted a blue and white, like china, block.

And my very first Siggy which I sent to Annelies in Holland.

A Little Cheat Quilt

Shouldn't really post this one, but this is just a little quick panel I quilted for a little boy born under very sad circumstances. I wanted to do something quick and also in the same time try out my new Bernina, so just played with all sorts of freemotion quilting.

Sydney Vintage Clothing and Jewelry Show

On Saturday me and a friend took our girls to the Vintage Clothing and Jewelry Show in Sydney. It was a wonderful day! Once you walk through the doors, it's like going into a 'time machine'...exported all the way back to 1940 -ish.

Almost overwhelmed by all the olden day clothing, accessories, lace, sewing items, high heel shoes, pure cotton nighties, corsets, fur, hats, the list goed on and on !

Part of the fun is that many ladies dress up a little vintage themselves for the day, and I can't recall the last time I saw so many women in dresses.

For myself, wearing a dress is a rare event! I felt quite nice, in my skirt and heels and even stockings, as we browsed from stall to stall. My girls both got themselves a dress each and I came home with 2m each of floral .... fabric !

 But the thing that really surprised me was the amount of young girls (around the 20s) who all dressed the part,  even vintage hairstyles.

What a delightful and uplifting day it was !  Think I might start wearing a frock again more often !

Hi Everyone

Sunshine Award

Blogging is pretty amazing!  A month ago I had but ONE follower, and all changed when I joined 2 swapping 'clubs'. Made and received my first block swap, and next thing I am nominated for a Sunshine Award, by Cathy !  I couldn't believe it. Thanks Cathy, you are so kind! This is what she said...

                love your block - very pretty. I would like to nominate your blog for a Sunshine Award, 

your blog makes me smile ;-)

I am pleased to nominate 3 bloggers that make ME smile, always fun to visit your blogs ! You are Aunty Hennys  , My Three Sons and Selvage Blog

 Happy Sewing to all my friends! I am off on holiday for a week (Point Plomer, NSW and Coffs) ...no phone, no TV, no sewing !

Can't Wait Any Longer !

I was going to NOT post my lovely siggys from Helen until I have returned the favour, but I am taking longer than planned to get mine up and running, so here goes!   Aren't they just gorgeous! Not one but 2 and a lovely gift, card and chatty letter as well. Thanks Helen.

For a long time Helen was my ONLY follower, until she told me about the swaps and wha-lah, all of a sudden I had some more friends. Thanks Helen, you are a great quilting friend to me, showing me the ropes in blogland!!!!

Beth's Shabby Chic Star Block

Beth has sent me a note to say she received her Shabby Chic Star block, so I can post it now for you to see. This was my first attempt to do a block like this.  Was also my first block swap, so that's pretty exciting.

Shabby Chic Star

I also received a wonderful package from Helen yesterday .... will post that one soon!!!!!!

Wonky Star Block Swap

  Hi Everyone

How special, this is my first block,  received from lovely Beth in Queensland. Thanks so much , Beth. Even a little card with a picture of the block on the front! So clever and creative. I love the colours, and the center block matches one of the colours in the star perfectly !