GJ Block D...Blog post take 2!

This is the second time I've tried to post these pics, so hopefully they have all appeared!!

This is the lillium that had opended early this morning...would have to be my favourite so far!

My block D Gardeners Journal finished

Now off to trace the next block

Bye For Now

Lisa

Not Giving up on my GJ!

The last couple of days has had me stitching madly away on my Gardeners Journal... I am way behind, but still have plans to catch up!!! I have seen so many beautiful completed GJ quilt tops on the Stitch-a-long blog, which has definately spurred me on to finish mine.

Bums up! Have enjoyed this one!

The 'vegie patch' was the one I was 'stuck' on for so long...nice to have it finished!

One of my lilliums that flowered this morning in the rain...I have also put a few more pics on my other blog cubby house gardens

Next post I hope to have a finished GJ block to show!!!

Bye for Now

Lisa

Lilliums!

I have been finding it hard to fit in any sewing as we've starting back working on the renovations/extensions. The last few days has had me quite busy in painting doors, decking and outdoor furniture in readiness for a bbq with the in-laws last night. Today, knocking down a brick wall and removing all the bricks...now the real mess has started!!

So, it was such a joy to find my first Lillium in flower and get outside with the camera for some snapshots.

Now I'm off to fill in the storm water trench...yuk! But I have to keep thinking I get a nice new sewing room, laundy, bathroom and WIR and the end of it all....plus burning off all those extra Christmas calories! Lol!

Bye for Now

Lisa

What are the chances....

Two posts in one day, but what are the chances of this happening...one of my newly finished bumble bee framed stitcheries with a real bumble bee stopping by for a visit!

The kids have just purchased Grown Ups with Adam Sandlaer on Box Office....off to have a laugh with the kids!


Enjoy your Evening!
Lisa

My favourite spot!

Hubby finished putting the new deck down before Christmas, ready for dining out on Christmas day. We have spent all our spare time out there since! All the shrubs have grown up around the backyard boundries, which has protected our new deck beautifully!

All my favourites mingled together...Agapanthas,Grevillea, Salvia, Kangaroo paws, Penstemon.

This is where we sit on the lounge chairs watching the bumble bees and the birds. I think that later today I might have to sit with some GJ stitching!

Always a bumble bee on the red Salvia

My white Glady has flowered for the first time. I have been patiently waiting for my Lilliums to flower (Late planting them) Hopefully next post will have some to show.

I hope you have all had a great start to 2011!

Lisa

May Christmas angels watch over you....

How could I resist Nat Birds latest book 'Tis The Season? As soon as I spotted the little scrap book on the front cover I knew I had to make one! I used a different stitchery from what Nat used in the book, as I thought the little angel was so sweet and really wanted to stitch her first. The little bag in the book with hexagons is on the 'to do' list. In fact everything in the book is so cute and easy to make (which we all like)

Bye For Now

Lisa

What I sent my swap partner....

This is the quilt I made for my swap partner Tonje/Nemo for the SSCS... a mini version from Anni Downs 'A Christmas Story' book

The little ornaments from Nancy Holversens book 'Sew Necessary' book. I also included a Sally Giblin bag pattern and some fabric (but forgot to take a pic)

I have been taking it pretty easy and doing some handstitching, still have plenty of leftovers in the fridge and its so nice not to have to worry too much about meals. The build up before Christmas with 3 kids is pretty tiring, and I always enjoy boxing day onwards and can now sew guilt free! Next post I hope to have some finished projects to show.

Bye for Now

Lisa

My SSCS Pressie!

I feel truly spoilt with what Ranette my SSCS partner made for me, as you can see it's truly gorgeous!!!

Also included was a notepad set, playing cards (with quilt designs) and a lovely pincushion

Thankyou so very much Ranette for making my Christmas so much more special and Chooky for all your organising and making it all happen!!!!

Lisa