Getting Close Now!

With only a week to the Quilted Crows Gathering, I thought I would hunt out my mug bag in readiness for what is sure to be another fantastic day! My sister and myself have been to all these gatherings since they started. We've had some great designers over the years...Helen Stubbings, Leanne Beasely, Rosalie Quinlan, Natalie Bird, Anni Downs, Lynette Anderson, Natalie Ross, Kerry Gillespie (Hope I haven't missed anyone out) I think each year, we come home with something new that we've learnt...With Helen Stubbing one year, besides showing us how to needleturn applique and her colourque technique, she also showed me how to do a knot, by wrapping the thread around the needle and running it down the thread...I know its only small but makes stitching life so much easier!(No more trimming knots)lol! This year we have Gail Pan and Marg Low...who are also two very talented designers. I have been very slack this week and have no sewing to show, however, I have traced, ready to stitch another vintage cushion. Most of today has been spent cooking, ready for my eldest boys big 13th birthday this weekend! Not sure where all those years have gone...it's a bit scary how quickly!

Weekly Challenge...Hands!

Miss 8 holding hands with her Dad...Moments like these should be captured and treasured forever.....daddys little girl! I made a few more mushroom pins...in red, pink and pale blue. They are very addictive!

Hope you are all having a great week!

Mushroom Pin Toppers!

Yesterday afternoon I made a few of these cute little mushroom pin toppers. They were so fun to make ,and so quick and easy! I headed out this morning for the photoshoot...and along comes a bee to check them out! (You might need to click on image to see better)

You can find the tutorial for Amanda's adorable pin toppers here

I hope you all enjoy your Sunday!

This weeks challenge...sunsets!

This weeks challenge is sunsets...we only had three sunsets this week, and I was trying to pick the best one, but decided to show them all. This one below was taken tonight... Wednesday nights....

And last Saturday....

I know I am going to be the talk of the town soon...as my head keeps popping up, over the back fence with my camera taking pics...and only once have I been in my dressing gown! Lol!

Hope your all having a great weekend...I have got a few pin mushrooms appearing in my pincushion, and will share some pics later.

Heritage Block

All the sewers in our community, have been asked to do a block for a heritage quilt to hang in our local museum.This was quite a challenge, to draw a picture from a black and white photocopy, when not all the details are clear ( couldn't even see horses bottom!) and to then stitch it. I chose to stitch it with just a black thread.

As my deadline was April and it seemed to be fast approaching, I thought I had better get a wiggle on, so its nice to finally have it finished!

This is the B & W copy I had...of a Mr Basil Bayles with his father in 1913, winning entry agricultural society show.

Hope your having a great week!

Beautiful Gifts!

How gorgeous is this!! All these beautiful gifts arrived in the post for me from Teresa , as a thankyou gift for a little parcel I sent her a while back. A stationery holder.....which is made from the most gorgeous fabrics!

Inside, has pockets for writing paper, envelopes and pens.....

Also, a little scented bag and a Rosalie Quinlan pattern...Miss Melly's sewing pocket!

I showed my little girl, my gifts when she got home from school (just dying to show someone lol!)

she summed it up when she said 'Wow' 'you are so lucky'! and Yes, I most definitely am!!!

Thankyou so much Teresa....I just love what you've sent me!

Photo Challenge....Signs!

On Snappyfriends latest post, they have asked if anyone would like to join them on there weekly challenges on our own blog. So, I have joined them, as I love taking photos! It really does make you look at your surroundings differently too! This weeks challenge is signs..... This is the walking track where we take with our dog Jess...along the foreshore, which has fantastic views! It is a bit of a tonque twister to say though, so we just call it 'Loon' track!

This sign is on a resort just on the outskirts of where I live...

On the crafty side of things, I have finished my little crochet bag and a couple more little motifs(yes, I will stop shortly)lol! We are having a long weekend here, so hope to get some sewing done tonight...Leanne Beasleys large bag from her Romacing the Roadtrip book...hopefully!

Hope your all having a great weekend!

Vintage Sewing Cushion

I only finished the Vintage Sewing Cushion off today. I used one of my crochet motifs that I made a few weeks back for the top. I also added few drops of Rose oil whilst I was stuffing...my favourite scented oil!

I am going to make a small crochet bag next, to hang off the side of the cushion, to put bits and bobs in, and will gradually add antique bits around the outside pockets. I love rummaging through all my old crafty bits...to see what treasures can be used!

I hope that you are all having a great Sunday!

Edit- name of pattern 'Vintage Sewing Cushion' designer 'Always Stitchin' patterns and kits available from raggedystation.com