Just after the twins were born I found a quilting group just around the corner from me. It’s run by a lovely lady called Wendy, you just bring along your own work, sit down and quilt. They are a lovely bunch of ladies and I’m not sure what we talk about for 2 hours but […]
{Keep Reading...}Quilts for Queensland
February 6, 2011 By 21 Comments
Keira starting school, Elodie in hospital, orders coming in, a house to run, my mum having some really bad days and not getting to see her………..it’s been a crazy week around here and one that I’d like to say goodbye to tonight. Actually, can we just start 2011 all over again. And while we’re at it can I […]
{Keep Reading...}Sewing 101
February 4, 2011 By 21 Comments
A week or so ago, Farmers Wifey asked where should she start if she’s getting back into sewing! Here are a few things I think might help the beginner sewer……….it wasn’t too long ago that I was pregnant with keira and asked my dad to pull my old bernette out from the garage! It hadn’t […]
{Keep Reading...}Win a copy of Fat Quarterly!
February 3, 2011 By 142 Comments
So one of my big goals for this year is to get more time for my quilting. I’ve done 2 little quilts so far and have one all sandwiched and ready to go. So I’m not doing too bad…considering everything going on right now. I do need some inspiration though. Have you heard about Fat Quarterly? […]
{Keep Reading...}we are home
February 2, 2011 By 51 Comments
Well, if you were on facebook Tuesday night you would know I was having EWS – you know, Elodie Withdrawal Symptoms. I was missing her so much. Oh my goodness me I’ve never been separated from one of my little bubbas when they’re tiny and it was breaking my heart – 2am and I was […]
{Keep Reading...}So much to tell you – Part 2
February 1, 2011 By 63 Comments
So one of the biggest events in a mummy’s parent’s life is when one of their children starts school for the first time. And nothing could be more special than when the first one heads off to school. I have been waiting for this day to come for so long. I had it all planned […]
{Keep Reading...}So much to tell you – Part 1
February 1, 2011 By 46 Comments
Well sometimes my life seems like a soapie episode with some drama, something funny, someone needing me and too much crammed into one day. And the past 36 hours have been taking it to the extreme. In a perfect world, the biggest drama I should have faced yesterday was which lovely country road ruffled singlet was I going […]
{Keep Reading...}where did my weekend go?
January 30, 2011 By 42 Comments
Well I’d been hoping to share with you the lovely quilts and blocks that have been ariving on my doorstep but the weekend has gotten away from me. And I owe some of you lovely ladies a little thank you email for the quilts and blocks that keep arriving each day………….it’s coming I promise. I am just squeezing […]
{Keep Reading...}we have some hope
January 27, 2011 By 80 Comments
Knowing that my mum was going to be moved from the public hospital, my Dad told me not to buy flowers yet. Then he said as soon as you buy the flowers I’m sure she’ll be moved. Sure enough, I ordered an arrangement to be made up (just as my mum would like it from […]
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