In the garden ... not today, but not long ago, Prunus 'Elvins', entirely laden with blossoms.
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And so it is finished - HSC done and dusted! She hasn't stopped smiling since.
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The newly 18-year-old daughter of my last post has deemed that she needs a birthday quilt. She spotted this collection of 'Daisy Chain' by Amy Butler in my stash and swooned.
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Our annual primary musical production happens in Term 3. I have been helping with the costuming for six years now, and I love working with the kids.
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On closer inspection, we found the most perfectly formed nest, carefully constructed on the ground and complete with three pretty speckled eggs.
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We took some time out from what seems to have been the busiest school term ever to wander with some lovely friends in their garden on Sunday.
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The quilt is made predominantly from cuddly Anna Maria Horner flannels and I've made it up in a similar way to my raw-edge layer cake quilt.
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Some cheerfulness from my winter garden on what is otherwise a very dull sort of day.
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Heading off to the coast for a few days with the family, I couldn't pass up the chance to visit the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. This prospect was greeted with howls of protest from the back seat. "No Mum, no! Not another Botanic Garden. Don't do it"!
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My 'real' job has taken me away from blogging lately. I thought I'd tell you about it as I've precious little else to show you! Prepare yourself - it is a little weird.
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One of my daughter's best friends celebrated her 18th birthday yesterday. Daughter decided last week that she'd like to make her friend a quilt ... as you do!
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A very happy day to all mothers today. I hope you have been made to feel special for all that you do for your families.
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I'm guessing that in your part of the world, as in mine, there are recipes that 'go viral', being passed quickly from one person to the next.
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Pictorial snippets of our Anzac Day 2013, a perfectly sunny Autumn day which drew large crowds for the parade and service.
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Today I put the final stitches in my version of Brigitte Giblin's Little Hexagon Purse, made at the request of my eldest daughter. That a seventeen-year-old would want to wear anything made by their mother is special enough, but that she still loves it (and me!) many months after it was requested is remarkable!
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THis design is by Mandy Shaw of Dandelion Designs and is from Australian Homespun #109. It reminds me of scherenschnitte, a form of German paper cutting which I love.
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... a kite without a string!
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A very Happy Easter to you! I hope that you are finding some time amidst the holiday celebration to wind down and relax. For our family, it is also a time to give thanks for Jesus and His unparalleled sacrifice and offer of forgiveness for humanity.
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My daughter and I walked into our local supermarket the other day to be greeted by this happy scene: The local dahlia society had set up a cheerful display of the most perfect blooms.
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Of all the projects I have designed, this remains one of my favourites. It incorporates some things that I love to work with: linen, embroidery, botanical fabrics, and a vintage buckle.
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