Filling in my time

Hiya, thought you might like to see some of the projects I'm working on at the moment.  It's a bit of an electic mix...  funny that!!!  And I'm listening to Tubular Bells on the ipod...  :)

book challenge.....

toy making for hospital group

entry for show..

travellers blanket...still going

Visitors and gorgeous weather

Hiya, just some photos to keep you occupied.  We have visitors, glorious weather and plenty of time to spend by the sea.

Our son paddling at Toomulla

A village of growths on a leaf

Very small surf....lol

It's a crab....

Father and son at golf...

G'day I'm back home...  made it safely home after three weeks spent in Victoria with my mum and my three sisters and their respective families.  A lovely time was had by all.  I caught up with all my nephews and nieces and great nephew and great nieces (one of whom I hadn't yet met!!).  I played with the all kids and all the pets that are around.  Dogs, cats, horses and cows!!  Oh and chooks....  it was great fun and I miss them already.  But it is nice to be home and warm!!  It was 3 degrees overnight on the day I left.. I experienced hail, rain, wind, sun, fog and frost...  as only Victoria can do it!! 
Below are some random pics I took.  I do have to admit here that I took a lot of photos, my new camera is just so fantastic and takes such wonderfully clear photos..  I spent lots of time out in my sisters' gardens (there are three sisters!). In the centre photo is the back of my mum and my eldest sister when we visited the old gold town of Walhalla, it was a glorious day.

Can you see my reflection in the last photo?  And can you guess what I have photographed?

hugs

care when needed

  Hiya, I've been falling down into the doldrums often lately and went there quite badly this morning while out...  when I got home there was a wonderfully generous parcel from India Flint and I found a lovely thankyou comment in my emails from Lisa Hoffman. These are on top of the lovely postcard I received yesterday from Sharon H. and earlier in the week I received a thankyou card from a friend.  I'm feeling on top of the world now, how could I not when all these lovely people have been so generous with their time for me.  Thankyou.  Thankyou...   

                                                                    

Sharon's postcard theme is 'How does your garden grow?' Can you see the 3 golf balls lying in a row in the jungle?  There is a tiger in there too!

Thankyou card from friend, can you see the bug?  It took me a few days to find it, because I had my thumb on it most of the time!!!

Long piece of Milky merina from India Flint, I correctly guessed that the she had used teabags to make string.  I certainly didn't expect such a length of this gorgeous fabric.

cheeky visitor

This cheeky little kingfisher has spent a pleasant hour or two in our backyard, not eating grasshoppers but helping itself to my fish and tadpoles...      It discovered it could reach the water and therefore yummy swimming occupants by getting under the wire you can see it standing on!!  And also by poling it's beak through the holes in the wire!!!  cheeky sod....  but ....  I got some great photos!!  I'll do some more reading and see if I can come up with a name for it. I suspect it's a Sacred Kingfisher....  or cheeky pants as I will call it!!!  lol

A wet week gone....

 Hiya,
Here is a collagey sort of thing, I tried to make one in Picasa but couldn't figure it out, I'll have to get a lesson from my friend Carol.  Please.
These are pics of some of the things I tried, finished and created during our rather wet week.  My refashioned skirt is finished (helpfully being held by my hubby), the vest is half way there, I needed some thinking time on it.  The top two photos are samplers, the second one is painted mushroom bag!
I made up some cards for Studio 2,  hopefully they will sell.  I refashioned two blouses too.  I'm feeling rather virtuous as some of these have been waiting a good while to be 'gotten' to!!!

Tickled pink....to pass it on....

Liebster Blog Award I am honored to have been awarded the Liebster Blog Award by Sherrie Spangler, a fantastic quilter, volunteer stitcher, a member of a group named The Fabulous Feet and Forks and owner of 'Bunners'.  You can check out Sherrie's blog at http://sherriequilt.blogspot.com.au/

This award is given to bloggers who inspire you and have less than 200 followers. The Liebster Award takes its name from the German word meaning Beloved, Dearest or Favorite. About me, Sherrie said:
I love how this Aussie starts every post with "hiya."

As part of the tradition it is passed along to 5 bloggers that have motivated and inspired.
To accept the award you must:
1. Link back to the person who gave it to you and thank them.
2. Post the award to your blog.
3. Give the award to 5 bloggers with less than 200 followers that you appreciate and value.
4. Leave a comment on the 5 blogs to let them know that they have been offered this award.

http://libode.blogspot.com.au/

Libode is written by a close friend of mine, Carol, she is the wonderful lady that introduced me to the local craft group and has encouraged, helped and inspired me to extend myself into all types of fibre.  Her blog gives you an insight not only into her craft and charity work, but also touches on her South African heritage and her loving family.

http://chocolatelifeandjazz.blogspot.com.au/

This lady's natural dyed and hand embellished pieces are stunning and now she has taken the leap into opening and running her own studio, not only to showcase her own work but to offer fun classes for children and adults.  She inspires me to move out of the safe little 'box' I have built for myself in the last few years.  Her blog shows her creativity and joy of life also wonderful views of her home in England, buildings, people, children, weather..  a great way to 'visit' without actually being there. 

http://suedennisartquilts.blogspot.com.au/

I have admired Sue's art and ability from afar for a few years now.  Finding her blog recently was a thrill for me and inspires me to push beyond my boundaries by creating work for exhibitions through out Australia.  I was thrilled to meet her a few years ago at a local craft event, she was so encouraging and positive.

http://sallydunn.blogspot.com.au/

Sally's blog is one of inspiration through her quilting, drawing, painting, dyeing and working a full time job as well.  Her sense of fun and joy in life shows throughout the posts and her photograph's are fabulous as are her quilts.  Sharing Sally's excitement in having not one but two quilts travel to the The International Quilt Festival in Houston was wonderful.

http://herewitht.blogspot.com.au/

This blog is full of eye candy, not only the gorgeous felt and stitched works that Theresa creates, but also the photographs of the surrounding country showing the area she lives and visits.  Theresa's inspiration is her lifestyle, which is about making as little impact on the world as possible.  Regularly she is without power, even in 'sunny' Australia, during these times Theresa finds a quiet place and sits and hand stitches her wonderful natural dyed pieces.