A few weeks ago I commented on a the start of Chookyblue's A garden's journal by Hatch and Patch. I loved how she was hers in a blue colour scheme and commented that I had made the same quilt a few years ago. Chookyblue asked to see my quilt, so here it is. I enjoyed making this quilt and putting the fabrics together for it.

This is my favourite block in the whole quilt , my next door neighbour at the time use to say it was a good likeness to her when she was in the garden.

Here is a little sweet treat bag I got to finish today, its from a Moda Honey bun pack that I had in the cupboard. Sorry the photo is a bit dark it looks like a storm is coming to visit outside.

Hope you all have had a great weekend and happy sewing

Big Hugs Bec

It has been a very mad house kind of week this week, I guess I better start at the beginning. At the end of last week poor John had to have his toe nail removed as it was ingrown, all was looking good until the second bandage change where I noticed he had a slight temp and the toe was looking red and big. So of to the Doctors again to discovered the John had a Staph infection required more antibiotic's. So after lots of trips to the Doctors, I am pleased to say both John and toe are well and on the road to recovery.
For those of you how read my blog often, know that I have been going to the gym to try and loss some weight. Well the other day I was given some size 12 pants as I am running out of clothes ( very expensive this losing weight), I thought there is no way that I would be a size 12 but shock horror I was. So on doing a happy dance around the bed room went to show DH my new size. Now the next thing I am going to tell you left me a bit dazed. The lovely DH said your bum looks saggy in those pants, not wow you look great no your bum looks saggy. Talk about leaving me deflated. I was not sure how to answer this one as I am sure gravity has something to do with it. Sometimes I do have to remember why I love him..........

Any way today has been a great day as I received a parcel of fabric that I had ordered from America. In it was some more Civil war fabric for the quilt I am wanting to make. I like the blue strip fabric the most, I might just have to order a bit more.
I also got to quilt my Lone Star the other day. I am happy with the way it came out and am looking forward to making my big one soon.

I am looking forward to a better week this week and hope you all have a good one. Happy sewing

Big Hugs Bec

It's not often that you get told to go nut's on a quilt but that is what the lovely Julie said with this beauty of a quilt. So after some thinking, drawing and then the quilting and of course waiting for Julie, it's finished and she was over the moon with it ( love my job). Sorry I got the photos around the wrong way and as it was such a big quilt and I was unable to put it outside for the photo, this was the best I could do.

Julie always take the time to make a good quilt and her colours are always bright and happy.

I hope all the Mother's out there have had a great mothers day, as I have with apple pancakes and coffee in bed with flowers and lots of cuddles with my boys ( I make the most of this day as the cuddles are hard to come by now a days, not cool I think).

Happy Mother Day and have a great week.

Big Hugs Bec

I have discover today that 3 year olds are a hand full, I would love to show you a picture of the little cutie ( monster) but I was to busy making sure she didn't get into trouble. I thought boys could get into trouble at the drop of a hat, but I have a new understanding of little girls. I have had to vacuum out the washing machine as it doesn't like kitty litter, my dog has not moved since 3 this afternoon ( so tired) and I have had to hunt for the cats as they have both gone into hiding. But all this aside I have had a great day with my little niece, we made muffins, built a castle for the princess and played in the garden .

I think the hi-light of the day was when she discovered the mud, you never quite grow out of squelching your toes through the mud what ever the age. Hope you all having a great week I know I am and I might get in the mud again tomorrow.
Big Hugs Bec

I have had a few weeks where I feel like I have been chasing my own tail and not getting any where fast. To those of you who have sent your details for Bear Bear I am sorry I will organise the details this weekend ( which is Luckily a long weekend ).
I got some lovely book today from America . The first one is "The Farmer's Wife Samplers Quilt" by Laurie Aaon Hird and the other one is "The Quilters Alum of Patchwork Patterns" by Jinny Beyer. Although I haven't had a chance to have a good look at them yet. So what I have had a peck at looks yummy. Maybe late with a cup of tea and a Tim Tam ( yummmmmm).

Now I am pleased to show you some of my quilts that I got back from my quilter ( My lovely Uncle Stephen). These quilts have been sitting in that cupboard where things go to hide. Its the when I get to that later cupboard lol. This is a quilt I made 3 years ago and I love the way Stephen has quilted this quilt, have a look at the back it is just as good as the front.

This is a small lap quilt that I made a few years ago as well and I love the swirls that he put on this quilt.

I hope you are all having a great week where every you are and happy sewing.

Big Hugs Bec

Anzac day 2010

My dad wasn't marching this year as he was busy organising the groups for the march, which was a great success. After the march we went for a bush walk at Buderim Forest park . I saw this interesting pattern on this rock I know its made by a type of moss but I just love the colour it has created.

The bigger of all the waterfalls we came across on our walk, although I am not sure the water would be warm enough for me to swim in.

I hope everyone has a good Anzac day " Lest we forget "

Hugs Bec

On Saturday Caloundra Arts group ( were I go to quilting) had their Autumn Spectacular. This was to show the public all the different groups that could be found at the centre as well as what they could do. It was great to see all the talented people and the wonderful display of their work.
Quilters had a table where some of the Lady's would demonstrate some different styles of work. I was asked to help and decided to show some needle work. Now I hate to say this but I started these blocks quite afew years ago ( try 4) It was a block of the month from Chandlers Cottage called " Oriental Baltimore" . Well I am pleased to say I have finished block number 4 so I have only 5 more block to complete ( lets hope it doesn't take me another 4 years).

This is the new block finished called Aster. I am happy with it and like the 3D bits in the flowers.

This is Cherry Blossom and would have to be my most favourite one.

This is called Maple I do love the colours and miss the maple tree in our old house.

This was the first one I made and it is called Japanese Iris although I added the extra Iris at the bottom as I thought it needed it and I didn't like the way the original block was finished there. I have started the next one so we will keep stitching away with every spare moment we get, so maybe soon I will have another one to show you. Have a great week and happy sewing.

Big Hugs Bec