Sunday, August 30, 2009

New Additions......

Here's the cute little additions to our family. Meet Speck (short for Speckles) on the left and Sam, on the right looking down. They are now 7 weeks old and have successfully added some fun and excitement to our lives. What a shame they have to grow up though!
On the stitching front. First angel project is complete........we are being spoilt with beautiful projects to choose from. Have also received my SSCS09 partner and was surprised to be designated someone with whom I have had previous contact. Doesn't often happen in this big wide world of bloggers. I will enjoy being able to send off a gift to this particular blogger.
Till next time.....

Friday, August 21, 2009

Another Annie.....


After the fun I had with making and receiving my annies, Rachel decided to make one for a friend's birthday. She was a little late with the gift, but as they say, good things come to those who wait.
So, here she is. And the only thing I really helped a little more with, was the hair. The rest, Rachel achieved by herself, following my instructions. Well done Rachel! School work permitting, I am sure there will be more escapades into Mum's scrap bag.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Another week, another finish.......


Last Saturday night I traced the design onto fabric. Finished it yesterday and kept going, trying to save it from the fate of joining the other completed stitcheries in the pile to be made into something. Yay, I succeeded! I think I have an overproductive mind, the projects can only get so far before the mind demands I start something new. "Stitchin Angel" projects start tomorrow night, can't wait to see what Helen has in store for us.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

A Quick Project....

Just so it isn't too long between posts, here's a quick little project that I did this past week. It is also a little photo as it was taken on my phone as my camera was off with DH. Just proves I haven't been entirely inactive though.....

Monday, August 3, 2009

and it's a finish!.....



.....and it's in the mail on it's way to hopefully make a special little girl happy for her birthday. A little late but.........

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Welcome to the new month....

I must say that I am pleased to farewell July. Despite the fact that it is the birthday month for both myself and DH, it also brought sadness. It started out well with a trip to Brisbane to collect DS from uni for the holidays. That included a few days away with some shopping fun and movies. Not patchwork shopping, more to suit the majority rather than just me. Anyways, we had fun doing it. Everyone was home for my birthday, we had dinner with a friend. All's well at this stage.



It was DH birthday on the 18th which also ended up being the day that my Grandma died. Three days later we attended her funeral. Mum was unwell during all of this trauma too, the stress of burying her mother didn't help. Grandma will be sadly missed, but always fondly remembered. We spent many happy hours together cooking or playing scrabble. She also taught me to crochet and to knit. We can be happy that she is with Grandad and is no longer feeling the pains of ill health. She was 92 years old.



So, as I said, farewell July and let's hope that August brings good health and happiness with it.



I'm busy stitching on some binding at present, so I'll be back soon with something to show.