tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42654016141481925662024-03-19T21:47:09.828+13:00Manxgirl living and crafting down under.louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.comBlogger1587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-38767503631140983642024-03-19T14:53:00.000+13:002024-03-19T14:53:18.604+13:00A very busy weekend.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was triple booked this weekend. Not only did I have to work three shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Chooky had a zoom day planned and I had two days of Timaru Patch workers club to attend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed myself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spent the whole weekend (While not working), working on my EPP project, more about that soon. First lets have a look at pictures from club.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Only eight of us were able to attend, and some of those eight had show and tell.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marike had finished the huge scrapper she was working on in January.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHcg0GNRVxOfAyNyWNBOuhMlOimYBrXHxWxDVrJNHFBqZUHO45HkCwJ2k0z6HuIqsTfk3fXnS114BLQ4OvRx09of3wi8IJspah3RO45KKtNGuG5TqdeU0PXFi_DTGs4pT3JLv8TdJ_vrwe6M7YvTbxBt9A-L9F9uTO2PEHl4KpLKDSRCNnj93Vjbueus/s2742/QAYG%20Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHcg0GNRVxOfAyNyWNBOuhMlOimYBrXHxWxDVrJNHFBqZUHO45HkCwJ2k0z6HuIqsTfk3fXnS114BLQ4OvRx09of3wi8IJspah3RO45KKtNGuG5TqdeU0PXFi_DTGs4pT3JLv8TdJ_vrwe6M7YvTbxBt9A-L9F9uTO2PEHl4KpLKDSRCNnj93Vjbueus/s320/QAYG%20Front.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each square is made from crumbs and then done quilt as you go style and she has closed the sashing strips on the back by hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My picture does not do it any justice, it is stunning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I want to do one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another piece completed my Marike, this time using yarn scraps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJ4-Gpvk0wz0tFznS__HiSTWxcokKOF9tdGEgFPXj1biT5Kc-0XNRH3PXMWME1hxKttuKMWX4vwKoarbiURZHKwpYjIeY0o5GcYtAuGz6P_QPIo1yy02HrHe8iPFATpTb1uc8X6lJQbuYx2SbSdAlha4v-lR8Pb_BfgJxc_bKYwZvqOjJXV1vW92kqB8/s1950/20240316_111803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJ4-Gpvk0wz0tFznS__HiSTWxcokKOF9tdGEgFPXj1biT5Kc-0XNRH3PXMWME1hxKttuKMWX4vwKoarbiURZHKwpYjIeY0o5GcYtAuGz6P_QPIo1yy02HrHe8iPFATpTb1uc8X6lJQbuYx2SbSdAlha4v-lR8Pb_BfgJxc_bKYwZvqOjJXV1vW92kqB8/s320/20240316_111803.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a lovely wee blanket. Amanda was inspired and after seeing this on Saturday started her own version on Sunday using a variegated yarn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marike's latest project is these amazing birds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhXgyWlV92CjCjJI3NQHgxaourR4Mr4sgBQwXu2uT5xTranGemosh_OhXHJbR6B3r4nvBv4JbZ_er9logTOG0NMBHt3vLGxEofgZf4AEhRpi6vZUxsNtAH9DE1PJGw_yI2wpsvkE_w2zazaa0hagYcFrxeyJHhq96MgVxEX6ChEzClozfPlJc23Trm5E/s3350/20240316_105608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3350" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhXgyWlV92CjCjJI3NQHgxaourR4Mr4sgBQwXu2uT5xTranGemosh_OhXHJbR6B3r4nvBv4JbZ_er9logTOG0NMBHt3vLGxEofgZf4AEhRpi6vZUxsNtAH9DE1PJGw_yI2wpsvkE_w2zazaa0hagYcFrxeyJHhq96MgVxEX6ChEzClozfPlJc23Trm5E/s320/20240316_105608.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each one hand sewn embellished with embroidery, buttons and beads and pretty bits of trim. In this image she was playing about with the layout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our president and my pal Angela had dug out her Lucy Boston bed runner. She completed the top about four years ago and has finally decided that it is time to quilt it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5Pwy9ChIrkCxehm9x9Ohjt8ryR-Iov48E-teXXoHoqs_33DxRg51eJNjgcBdA3BbCvzq6myg3XB2eZpMuYwaKI9JUj0xehcVqDB_YfK6Np82Wv0a5GKHbE6bYwOqXYbFYF-Dg5zfXK2RxnTndGXk2YyngeVZn1-yiDvmA_saAtEnlkzA2dWOwxS9ivc/s2189/20240316_111804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1615" data-original-width="2189" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5Pwy9ChIrkCxehm9x9Ohjt8ryR-Iov48E-teXXoHoqs_33DxRg51eJNjgcBdA3BbCvzq6myg3XB2eZpMuYwaKI9JUj0xehcVqDB_YfK6Np82Wv0a5GKHbE6bYwOqXYbFYF-Dg5zfXK2RxnTndGXk2YyngeVZn1-yiDvmA_saAtEnlkzA2dWOwxS9ivc/s320/20240316_111804.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The backing fabric she chose is beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4l08NKWUQaBuTqvok1uSxGaXeuK_9OKKpKT0Sys8WHDHhb_cCaFMxyhfVVKgcDKwIHb0S25xzW9fhJlBrMI4t-fbD9okhjdV91f9pXY9Bex-zFHgp6yp5vnPFSykfKAA1zFb622lku3S10WnypWFrnSUI2Y6e1Rt4vf57bPwkerO94y0X_G0YDC4Mek/s1654/20240316_114349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="1654" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4l08NKWUQaBuTqvok1uSxGaXeuK_9OKKpKT0Sys8WHDHhb_cCaFMxyhfVVKgcDKwIHb0S25xzW9fhJlBrMI4t-fbD9okhjdV91f9pXY9Bex-zFHgp6yp5vnPFSykfKAA1zFb622lku3S10WnypWFrnSUI2Y6e1Rt4vf57bPwkerO94y0X_G0YDC4Mek/s320/20240316_114349.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lovely batik applique was stretched over a canvas, with a beautiful maroon backing fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7LQSJ3R92ApACpZ3U-7hqV193mB-QjttshEiWUThqrdugNRYkyxMaweOWVm4A9avKN3gcKg8szp6_RKRTpM0AFuqgFARVpp7ejurPzP5tilF7T27YEJvq8X6o_YLjZ-j4yr45FkMeAn3EkRIRyoHWtZn-Mqnur_wDF4KWFapDXlMfQAfZkKcVk4X_Z0/s2878/20240317_114323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2878" data-original-width="1629" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7LQSJ3R92ApACpZ3U-7hqV193mB-QjttshEiWUThqrdugNRYkyxMaweOWVm4A9avKN3gcKg8szp6_RKRTpM0AFuqgFARVpp7ejurPzP5tilF7T27YEJvq8X6o_YLjZ-j4yr45FkMeAn3EkRIRyoHWtZn-Mqnur_wDF4KWFapDXlMfQAfZkKcVk4X_Z0/s320/20240317_114323.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sandy also completed the binding on this lovely quilt on Saturday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlcrFNlsas6JZaWmSAebNzG9Y6LjAjdDaHSEvJJHVycwQwc3v92YhQoCnqwTjsujtYMxYdtfkjcXZSXPGLjrsns4MpVKlGWeRjngpW8xr52d4eX4KxjkHyk3YTXoECsNFh3cdYaeC8nc8FSloXMeMKHCiJpg0GQF95xthz9JBdDWqxjlL8ck-33RmLn4/s2719/20240317_114417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2719" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlcrFNlsas6JZaWmSAebNzG9Y6LjAjdDaHSEvJJHVycwQwc3v92YhQoCnqwTjsujtYMxYdtfkjcXZSXPGLjrsns4MpVKlGWeRjngpW8xr52d4eX4KxjkHyk3YTXoECsNFh3cdYaeC8nc8FSloXMeMKHCiJpg0GQF95xthz9JBdDWqxjlL8ck-33RmLn4/s320/20240317_114417.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course there were lots of other projects to see but I didn't get photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I mentioned above, I spent the whole weekend working on my spots and stripes EPP.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I put together a whole pile of diamonds both at home with Chooky and the zoom girls and also at club.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTptwfVzb66i83_iittwEVxmIkEoNDYtgD2is7n5Sl3xiI5T9pkVE5LYeNWZ3qZWEYDIefgj9Resa9ZjkL6HdjQoOi-VqTp8l0LN5oTQujQsRftbpH2oa59nx2nKsNdXRPWdydVZVJ0H73xMYrBNqSDlvXXDPp2DjYFp-vNWnIyoadaNxTGJ1Odz-TJpc/s2975/18%20March.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="2975" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTptwfVzb66i83_iittwEVxmIkEoNDYtgD2is7n5Sl3xiI5T9pkVE5LYeNWZ3qZWEYDIefgj9Resa9ZjkL6HdjQoOi-VqTp8l0LN5oTQujQsRftbpH2oa59nx2nKsNdXRPWdydVZVJ0H73xMYrBNqSDlvXXDPp2DjYFp-vNWnIyoadaNxTGJ1Odz-TJpc/s320/18%20March.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was able to add two more rows to my small beginnings from last month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then took a block out of the middle because it was upside down. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still have lots of block shapes to add and a whole pile of diamonds to sew together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I really need to get back to my secret cross stitch, I started a second one this month, hoping to get ahead on my obligations. It would be nice to get it finished by the end of the month. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Phew, I'm all caught up. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-88298658170359150482024-03-19T14:22:00.001+13:002024-03-19T14:22:56.962+13:00March Chookshed update. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So as you know, the choockshed challenge number for this month is #4.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And for me that means I had to quilt one of my scrappy quilt tops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://loulee1.blogspot.com/2024/03/chookshed-challenge-march.html" target="_blank">I already posted about quilting not one but two scrappy quilt tops.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back to say they are completed. I've sewn on the bindings and closed them by hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-mjXqgFGLLlG1TJxIOKFERvDR0Yp7BYRHfk_fV_ix2GIgktY2fzBd_SSKZKe2l7c2fdOvA8fDEBpMgoAwlt-K9ufir5wCP0QXhCuQEFohVZ1CtoYJqv8Ff01lbOl96684P4oroSNkkvBHzts_WyO0sZkOEBGxcR2IoXMTpy2okVxf5S-_BKqrCIPBig/s3410/20240319_131153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3410" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-mjXqgFGLLlG1TJxIOKFERvDR0Yp7BYRHfk_fV_ix2GIgktY2fzBd_SSKZKe2l7c2fdOvA8fDEBpMgoAwlt-K9ufir5wCP0QXhCuQEFohVZ1CtoYJqv8Ff01lbOl96684P4oroSNkkvBHzts_WyO0sZkOEBGxcR2IoXMTpy2okVxf5S-_BKqrCIPBig/s320/20240319_131153.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really do need to practice closing on the machine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5zERFRYLQAhKf_wrvNpa8eOoTAbiyWuuw9cSF6Okomg9J5lFOebVv-peBXizMLsqwfnWCUsgwK05ZcWo9eP6zJ9uXZHXyDNNkZNdgCWlE4AIWfp1Aay4x5dFNd2fy4SWZnYaoz5xZsICyrat47vXjuHL8nLPH7zfmYmhOXuwNIg6xakR7fyLgczxesA/s3434/20240319_131408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3434" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5zERFRYLQAhKf_wrvNpa8eOoTAbiyWuuw9cSF6Okomg9J5lFOebVv-peBXizMLsqwfnWCUsgwK05ZcWo9eP6zJ9uXZHXyDNNkZNdgCWlE4AIWfp1Aay4x5dFNd2fy4SWZnYaoz5xZsICyrat47vXjuHL8nLPH7zfmYmhOXuwNIg6xakR7fyLgczxesA/s320/20240319_131408.jpg" width="168" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That said, I do enjoy the process of closing by hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here they are enjoying some sun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVEOKzZoQf5PZCMhOoi3RYpLMhKuI_fEAvp4jfA-Xf8evCcsCVUbqL_hGalVAICaViSg-YCPRZF2GBQA4sqHAFhJtRTObU9fz6x6AF8m4F2yvODuLJ1EJW669jW4obE6iYVU4aHv-MH4n0G3Tdjx4kudjU50NKU_eZCo32dSKH8KO9f5W5vHuDtopRQo/s4000/20240319_131618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVEOKzZoQf5PZCMhOoi3RYpLMhKuI_fEAvp4jfA-Xf8evCcsCVUbqL_hGalVAICaViSg-YCPRZF2GBQA4sqHAFhJtRTObU9fz6x6AF8m4F2yvODuLJ1EJW669jW4obE6iYVU4aHv-MH4n0G3Tdjx4kudjU50NKU_eZCo32dSKH8KO9f5W5vHuDtopRQo/s320/20240319_131618.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two very different styles of scrappy quilt, but both were fun to make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERlPj_cFVSvOliR2J5OXdaamQoRH8KFHjFFT8efesGyFHEcX9rqkmpWGtx4ZoaogVY2npO4WkZICkM7JI8B6ctPehG20OLeLRmkbQvOt9ABw5ZorY4aFvTpmPQVO8kvBevQ19aB0NV4Hj8XwEfxeHyP1brep8eY1VKODDKldwJn5wFhxnp0NiJGtwbj8/s2075/20240319_132020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2075" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERlPj_cFVSvOliR2J5OXdaamQoRH8KFHjFFT8efesGyFHEcX9rqkmpWGtx4ZoaogVY2npO4WkZICkM7JI8B6ctPehG20OLeLRmkbQvOt9ABw5ZorY4aFvTpmPQVO8kvBevQ19aB0NV4Hj8XwEfxeHyP1brep8eY1VKODDKldwJn5wFhxnp0NiJGtwbj8/s320/20240319_132020.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The batting I used is loftier than my usual brand and they seem a little puffier than I am accustomed to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVuRzjiADrWJQsIMXkGcC38KOXQpw8dXqVlik1JMpYxki5erqrqbslJJ8V3wLP5eHVgB9eOy7lu7DwgUc0JD6OswZjKtI2vOFcvSj9SfPYnbPb6Xti_vkmKeKGMhp3IUAYJG-4fhGxDDdkOsFJ-WX6Dcrx1lfmPdktq-ZhUpJE2tlqVMQlljMRTRE8f4/s2110/20240319_132052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2110" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVuRzjiADrWJQsIMXkGcC38KOXQpw8dXqVlik1JMpYxki5erqrqbslJJ8V3wLP5eHVgB9eOy7lu7DwgUc0JD6OswZjKtI2vOFcvSj9SfPYnbPb6Xti_vkmKeKGMhp3IUAYJG-4fhGxDDdkOsFJ-WX6Dcrx1lfmPdktq-ZhUpJE2tlqVMQlljMRTRE8f4/s320/20240319_132052.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A closer look at the bindings. This coloured stripe looks great with the floral hexies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtheDJcbuDponRcJy7zwBkoD1HLLmvc5D7ZoDtWGledt7RDOow2Xagb0vcHimaEmb0icoWyHS3UWIwHarh-VuzEc7NMSXHOdlzOhn7osckvoTVOND5iRXwmQlwPsYw5TaIXrX1Ihab90T1SMT2CvdIM2mJeVewH_KxoGiVPtTXO0YqgVJUmXoqH5rb4UY/s3339/20240319_132129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3339" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtheDJcbuDponRcJy7zwBkoD1HLLmvc5D7ZoDtWGledt7RDOow2Xagb0vcHimaEmb0icoWyHS3UWIwHarh-VuzEc7NMSXHOdlzOhn7osckvoTVOND5iRXwmQlwPsYw5TaIXrX1Ihab90T1SMT2CvdIM2mJeVewH_KxoGiVPtTXO0YqgVJUmXoqH5rb4UY/s320/20240319_132129.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I used up two pieces of green left over bindings for the other quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlFIzMLmjebVohIDY4EEzr2IFimd5QVvXFqEVxRvgG3FqnbL29IJj40ppIUSsb2puJApmtjZN3GWjFc9DP_e25ARAye1q3gjbfoq7k65lQzEdgDfkYuzkEdUx_7MVdXjKqjdZwLqNqlGjeDauw3B5WA3iebf8mPVt2YtFJdHF07fPheFeoT43LMXL4tk/s2939/20240319_132248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2939" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlFIzMLmjebVohIDY4EEzr2IFimd5QVvXFqEVxRvgG3FqnbL29IJj40ppIUSsb2puJApmtjZN3GWjFc9DP_e25ARAye1q3gjbfoq7k65lQzEdgDfkYuzkEdUx_7MVdXjKqjdZwLqNqlGjeDauw3B5WA3iebf8mPVt2YtFJdHF07fPheFeoT43LMXL4tk/s320/20240319_132248.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A scrappy quilt, with a scrappy binding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seems appropriate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the last few weeks I have been cutting bits and pieces of floral fabrics ready to create a new scrappy quilt top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday was it's day. It really didn't take long to put all the pieces together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_W2jEPo251sxVyol5mN2z7ptoCpIvdllindXrm7sCVbSdNaqwZ2Gt0giqoCquGLwa_1YlKaXHlaF-_0Jmah2121afjtNBd2S3RJWtOrumviiilApJ6EspML2NrFEBV13gxgPiUPj8Dvj4TfhY2QbC3Zu2OZnrpfeltUfuLDXp6kn-4IGUz2OYKVM5sQ/s1927/20240319_132527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1927" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_W2jEPo251sxVyol5mN2z7ptoCpIvdllindXrm7sCVbSdNaqwZ2Gt0giqoCquGLwa_1YlKaXHlaF-_0Jmah2121afjtNBd2S3RJWtOrumviiilApJ6EspML2NrFEBV13gxgPiUPj8Dvj4TfhY2QbC3Zu2OZnrpfeltUfuLDXp6kn-4IGUz2OYKVM5sQ/s320/20240319_132527.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who knows, I may even get it quilted before the month is over, then I can claim three finished scrappy quilts for March. I'd better find some backing and binding fabric. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I was beavering away with my needle and thread, my supervisor was snoozing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvbIHcyNlAxdnDTQuT2mNRf-eWaw7KlPIF60MOXqXyVhyphenhyphenyLyIDK5wkAq4Hj1lS_fZHRqrRTK2ptWswVdtv01EPwh-CCgkYSdAkP_1qjldX9nlIRBvevacmzanelGE5krEUNP6_IbxXuoczys60QYf-IfrtBeK1xr44tSV68HYJpYikcf7DfftUjRq_9U/s3296/Belle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3296" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvbIHcyNlAxdnDTQuT2mNRf-eWaw7KlPIF60MOXqXyVhyphenhyphenyLyIDK5wkAq4Hj1lS_fZHRqrRTK2ptWswVdtv01EPwh-CCgkYSdAkP_1qjldX9nlIRBvevacmzanelGE5krEUNP6_IbxXuoczys60QYf-IfrtBeK1xr44tSV68HYJpYikcf7DfftUjRq_9U/s320/Belle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a busy weekend, but that is for another post.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-87065792596870202662024-03-13T17:34:00.000+13:002024-03-13T17:34:04.502+13:00Acquisitions, Rainbow Kiwis and new beginnings. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well I've blown my pocket money this month. After splurging on the sale table last week I only went and bought a book and some pretty batik fabrics this week. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrfC8pa3ZMmmuAnhDYgvyeEbG8j4L2AyRqDwqlJs8Um4I4ZBRM36FH9dc5BRWrFSecFHL9Y78pgQW1786yP23syvwx1SZW0SSyJvY-Xiw6m2jtd25OAwZh2CqY5XbfCYHvBx9GnlgzxlQ6fo0w26RHxdvD1dEIKowoJVFoob6ngQatz8D8E7r16EHrto/s3350/March%20batiks%20and%20book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3350" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrfC8pa3ZMmmuAnhDYgvyeEbG8j4L2AyRqDwqlJs8Um4I4ZBRM36FH9dc5BRWrFSecFHL9Y78pgQW1786yP23syvwx1SZW0SSyJvY-Xiw6m2jtd25OAwZh2CqY5XbfCYHvBx9GnlgzxlQ6fo0w26RHxdvD1dEIKowoJVFoob6ngQatz8D8E7r16EHrto/s320/March%20batiks%20and%20book.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two may, or may not stay together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was tempted to purchase the book by seeing quilts made following <a href="https://www.katjasquiltshoppe.com/quilt-alongs/the-new-hexagon-millefiore-quilt-along/" target="_blank">this Quilt along</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty, pretty pretty. I wanna play. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's an old one and you can see lots of different versions if you know where to look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great inspiration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ticked off another of my goals yesterday by making up my two purple Kiwi for the RSC.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNg1uWWBrGe0X3eZUQflBe_6sruuMexH5Do29CUEeiuE_5LeuFPXdScGpBUTO6ti1uHUZtXrr9ZrdELRaDLOxPQGCVgHpSTa9WHXKqGrNGFt4pO3AVI37kbiiTkygcKN0VSUJyxguqoab9jTfCjWKCHf1uhgF2vz2eDyS2Wcv1qU8rv_fFAoyiAAXVKo8/s2878/March%20Purple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="2878" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNg1uWWBrGe0X3eZUQflBe_6sruuMexH5Do29CUEeiuE_5LeuFPXdScGpBUTO6ti1uHUZtXrr9ZrdELRaDLOxPQGCVgHpSTa9WHXKqGrNGFt4pO3AVI37kbiiTkygcKN0VSUJyxguqoab9jTfCjWKCHf1uhgF2vz2eDyS2Wcv1qU8rv_fFAoyiAAXVKo8/s320/March%20Purple.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For some reason although the first one went together just fine, the second one gave me issues, I had to rip, rip, rip more than one mistake and don't even ask why his beak is so short!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What ever the issue, they are done and nestled comfortably with the others in the project box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What to do next?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My lovely blue fabrics which Tony bought for me way back in October 2021! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">😐🤯</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That long ago?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh boy, they should be starting to mature nicely by now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, they finally got the chop. I'll be using them for an EPP project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop5R-WMjRqCVwDxkIS-z9Ko4YrOruS8Wv3f0HT8LBHNoBb2r2lct4Syj3VXwCNwpjhca6utNVhj7as4a_HsOmUQbgTH576h8zRwN6Ce1MsYxKBgQF-deEelo4xc32EdVKbEy4g6GHN_Zm_85T8sCMYUWjQMNgdMDvFygWqoyq1yFqhPGPyUQfmF2IU8U/s2437/March%20Prep..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2437" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop5R-WMjRqCVwDxkIS-z9Ko4YrOruS8Wv3f0HT8LBHNoBb2r2lct4Syj3VXwCNwpjhca6utNVhj7as4a_HsOmUQbgTH576h8zRwN6Ce1MsYxKBgQF-deEelo4xc32EdVKbEy4g6GHN_Zm_85T8sCMYUWjQMNgdMDvFygWqoyq1yFqhPGPyUQfmF2IU8U/s320/March%20Prep..jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes I know spots and stripes is not finished yet, but it will be one day and I need to have another project ready to go at a moments notice. So I got cutting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmm, does this count as precutting my scrap project for club?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe not, maybe I'll make time tomorrow for that as it is on my monthly goals list, and it doesn't hurt to have a quick scrap project all ready to go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've done some cross stitch on my secret Christmas ornament, but I'm hoping to get two made this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have yet to find a new recipe to try out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So plenty to keep me busy over the next week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and I'm sure Chooky said she was hoping to zoom this weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I have not one but two club sewing days. I think I'll just take my EPP rather than a scrappy as I can only attend for part of the day as it's my weekend to work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope your week is going well and plans are working out for you.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-51914905404306308502024-03-10T17:13:00.000+13:002024-03-10T17:13:04.299+13:00Chookshed Challenge, March.<div style="text-align: center;"> This month Deana pulled #4 out of the hat, which for me means I have to quilt a scrappy quilt.<br />When I went looking I found two that I could play with. Even better I found a piece of fabric that was big enough to back both of them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first one was loaded on to the frame on Thursday but I didn't get back to quilt it until yesterday. (Saturday). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisALO8bnUDZqxsL0aQCn1tBqd73L_uVvzEtQ4T9bObPwp0cht_X2DfSW1xm2edX66ibDjdzCaFeygQfibKwelu7CnW-Q_t1KRfJD5yLGsrJ8C6ot4s1JZucjTuvjvPpDHhbQIahvcFisfHGVp4BBRoSfXA8cwsGMSfcwxfuSBsghGXgZrza6e22SjzYHg/s3351/Quilting..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3351" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisALO8bnUDZqxsL0aQCn1tBqd73L_uVvzEtQ4T9bObPwp0cht_X2DfSW1xm2edX66ibDjdzCaFeygQfibKwelu7CnW-Q_t1KRfJD5yLGsrJ8C6ot4s1JZucjTuvjvPpDHhbQIahvcFisfHGVp4BBRoSfXA8cwsGMSfcwxfuSBsghGXgZrza6e22SjzYHg/s320/Quilting..jpg" width="172" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's only a lap sized quilt so really didn't take long to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9M2HcymYvyYoONCTz8cmZc8hPvAucKmIU-FpQMBoNRXEXZpDR2naU-rhVFFPYwOQ8niePXpK7SHFD8ocvkdnmwE7jFF0e7CAFCVUZwDRVCNbYhodB_ybBqsu2rimZ2FSCEJu0ZjIxwDc0Csvxdbl5EqTKfIZNaIFg2EKBMC8O7ShhmFoajlrYj_-piVo/s2992/Green%20quilted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9M2HcymYvyYoONCTz8cmZc8hPvAucKmIU-FpQMBoNRXEXZpDR2naU-rhVFFPYwOQ8niePXpK7SHFD8ocvkdnmwE7jFF0e7CAFCVUZwDRVCNbYhodB_ybBqsu2rimZ2FSCEJu0ZjIxwDc0Csvxdbl5EqTKfIZNaIFg2EKBMC8O7ShhmFoajlrYj_-piVo/s320/Green%20quilted.jpg" width="193" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been waiting since October 2022 so not too long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a very quick and easy edge to edge pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqshuTqamwdQ0xQIWjqEbKJwNX8UzsUuHqVQBQ7_qqt4KmuP2zLYRnVE9jaQx-n-11cMZPNlQRuM40mZotDhPN9imj7wvk3bu2vm8jje-cvNhIouo03PvJX-QtlkqpmkeKHKZe7r5hx4E3lv8GZnf9IdgUXF4rM9Itp3tiwxryRDKCDG71zjkbHM1TzPc/s1800/Peaks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1051" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqshuTqamwdQ0xQIWjqEbKJwNX8UzsUuHqVQBQ7_qqt4KmuP2zLYRnVE9jaQx-n-11cMZPNlQRuM40mZotDhPN9imj7wvk3bu2vm8jje-cvNhIouo03PvJX-QtlkqpmkeKHKZe7r5hx4E3lv8GZnf9IdgUXF4rM9Itp3tiwxryRDKCDG71zjkbHM1TzPc/s320/Peaks.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I left the same quilting E2E pattern on and quickly loaded the second scrappy quilt and got that one done too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp50SqZfcZ4YI1kFI6W5X0uNrvbuG4b1aL8nOgpFhRtKLpIchXH9A8ZB4fj-eC0DMnIV-_8XmvJQqvaqQ3oXCCq4Jqa6b1lR5ox9ERAfi21W-4hd1erh7Y8x29u5Jl6WAtBaPwUpbah8A5VJVK_7pLRBDHOfUd6pHq-gmZeyBJTrep-nD-eZ2niZ-JGmo/s2185/Floral%20Hexie%20Quilted..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2185" data-original-width="1468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp50SqZfcZ4YI1kFI6W5X0uNrvbuG4b1aL8nOgpFhRtKLpIchXH9A8ZB4fj-eC0DMnIV-_8XmvJQqvaqQ3oXCCq4Jqa6b1lR5ox9ERAfi21W-4hd1erh7Y8x29u5Jl6WAtBaPwUpbah8A5VJVK_7pLRBDHOfUd6pHq-gmZeyBJTrep-nD-eZ2niZ-JGmo/s320/Floral%20Hexie%20Quilted..jpg" width="215" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished hand sewing these hexagons in September last year. So they didn't have to wait too long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't realise quite how close I was cutting it on the bobbin thread until I was tidying up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHtMZYP2Xx3FmMwo_iB4aHy3SFkydaQGlE2D9uPAzPWauBLQke8vkQ2ZMviPMuVrZO8AndGwH2S4jWQ1LNHMzjNwk3pa0Oy_SpJRs_PbNFpDZNp7gTxsL4WUg_RHhxvyibPHg5j2o0XAppVEhLBNImfKbR1I1dsUbNM36O_EO4MBfb3t99GxzenvjCes/s1800/Bobbin%20chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1800" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHtMZYP2Xx3FmMwo_iB4aHy3SFkydaQGlE2D9uPAzPWauBLQke8vkQ2ZMviPMuVrZO8AndGwH2S4jWQ1LNHMzjNwk3pa0Oy_SpJRs_PbNFpDZNp7gTxsL4WUg_RHhxvyibPHg5j2o0XAppVEhLBNImfKbR1I1dsUbNM36O_EO4MBfb3t99GxzenvjCes/s320/Bobbin%20chicken.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The supervisor was exhausted by it all and had to have a snooze in the sun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXCiDon5R9RHZbIY96Daybu5pdMSUf-N9Ih92-q3-nHkNdo3XJCUuHgllFiWldGzXA_sk9vynISn3bngbuiLB4F5-mrIFawt_7NKuL-fzngAS4wgivDYhcVrGC9fLmPM2-m6AbTVw7cCxIUskqbJw4-PdzvxC3iYtvTKRQ-8-ptW8ufQXMFexQMXJ9Nw/s2872/Supervisor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2872" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXCiDon5R9RHZbIY96Daybu5pdMSUf-N9Ih92-q3-nHkNdo3XJCUuHgllFiWldGzXA_sk9vynISn3bngbuiLB4F5-mrIFawt_7NKuL-fzngAS4wgivDYhcVrGC9fLmPM2-m6AbTVw7cCxIUskqbJw4-PdzvxC3iYtvTKRQ-8-ptW8ufQXMFexQMXJ9Nw/s320/Supervisor.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All that remains for me to do is to trim the edges and add binding. I have a collection of green binding off cuts and left overs to bind the green quilt and I have found an interesting stripe to bind the hexies. Hopefully I can get at least one of them done tomorrow before work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But even if it doesn't happen, I have still achieved my goal for the Chookshed challenge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I see many people in blogland making progress too. </div>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-31663135086715156962024-03-08T14:59:00.000+13:002024-03-08T14:59:15.120+13:00The first week of March.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first week of March is over. We are already a whole week in, and what have I achieved?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well Breeshey has had a couple of coats of paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIBOkjsls62TQh7TYcja06X9ul0J6Gt8GZPXBDal0AN0-OgY2sSKFA0STwk4g0xbD9rKL5EfpQ5r8LFrOXl1JriW_10-Yt-WEKmqBq72nSfQIfmB9p0cEgqfuNXpSXTI24XqQVqxKvc5A1vVTBU43_cY-CT2u6iBuDo_tqj5lBgj6CyQkptnoUfMJh-4/s1747/20240308_130643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1661" data-original-width="1747" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIBOkjsls62TQh7TYcja06X9ul0J6Gt8GZPXBDal0AN0-OgY2sSKFA0STwk4g0xbD9rKL5EfpQ5r8LFrOXl1JriW_10-Yt-WEKmqBq72nSfQIfmB9p0cEgqfuNXpSXTI24XqQVqxKvc5A1vVTBU43_cY-CT2u6iBuDo_tqj5lBgj6CyQkptnoUfMJh-4/s320/20240308_130643.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is a typical fairy and being very difficult to photograph.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also been working on the secret Christmas ornament cross stitch and some purple crochet. I really must get you a picture of that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Tuesday I had a day out with my Daughter in Law Lee. We went to Geraldine, just a short drive up the road. We looked at the shops and visited the pin tin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5XQKL8vlFF4rSt0QCFtMPhOdw-uunfZGLBtYgItBmsLAj-cL84fDkculLtOAEuinaIUnKpcAIItuumyT643cdK1cVIOCs9g67K-KSNBzt3ERnDd5nSVtgGHU1nLhfzZBOMOO9RvOw5kJZEHZv20E9AGdKA753BQRzCwlR5GQKhxnW4jicmh4nhqfevI/s2447/20240305_152920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2447" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5XQKL8vlFF4rSt0QCFtMPhOdw-uunfZGLBtYgItBmsLAj-cL84fDkculLtOAEuinaIUnKpcAIItuumyT643cdK1cVIOCs9g67K-KSNBzt3ERnDd5nSVtgGHU1nLhfzZBOMOO9RvOw5kJZEHZv20E9AGdKA753BQRzCwlR5GQKhxnW4jicmh4nhqfevI/s320/20240305_152920.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They have replenished their sale tables and I found some lovelies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZM9QsxqNzQiqh25hEKbMWbc32qBIZZNUJPr8RHcp2w5IUcOgMLeAAng6GKpsSkO1LpTplPmbS2KsKaLO1sVV6Dv47XheNmVmiHvW88xRJWBLrSsLP11wtIgAsagHyogrvBZlFfLg9Db6fyqWBrVtYhC3GBG5QiDvv01FjYQJy0t9a9jo50s06nw-9sKk/s2305/20240305_152929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2305" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZM9QsxqNzQiqh25hEKbMWbc32qBIZZNUJPr8RHcp2w5IUcOgMLeAAng6GKpsSkO1LpTplPmbS2KsKaLO1sVV6Dv47XheNmVmiHvW88xRJWBLrSsLP11wtIgAsagHyogrvBZlFfLg9Db6fyqWBrVtYhC3GBG5QiDvv01FjYQJy0t9a9jo50s06nw-9sKk/s320/20240305_152929.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm told the fairies glow in the dark.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I might make some placemats with them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've made a start on the Chookshed challenge. I've pulled out not one but two scrap quilts for quilting. I also sorted backing fabrics and cut batting. The first one is loaded on to the frame. I had hoped to begin quilting this morning, but sadly that didn't happen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Never mind, I can do some tomorrow and I have three more whole weeks to go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-29576620427200336172024-03-02T19:44:00.000+13:002024-03-02T19:44:51.450+13:00And now for something completely different.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So today I took some annual leave and went with a colleague to have some fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We turned some wire and kitchen foil in to stick figures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrvt-tsT_l8kDxbN5wrY-GCJlYkZbo7gr1sjy6OZgeoQYtFzslSlwOqKQLu10R_hN7thlWNnO9HpGQ8mhVJYAXROYk_dxAsSbT0pmBjerLO7wndrDyQumCz2asRKYgD6H5oyGMuItYddmfH4ffxzv1DT_eMrXGWStaWNgqf5_r5WCBue4J8ccV_TJ9GY/s3174/One.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3174" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrvt-tsT_l8kDxbN5wrY-GCJlYkZbo7gr1sjy6OZgeoQYtFzslSlwOqKQLu10R_hN7thlWNnO9HpGQ8mhVJYAXROYk_dxAsSbT0pmBjerLO7wndrDyQumCz2asRKYgD6H5oyGMuItYddmfH4ffxzv1DT_eMrXGWStaWNgqf5_r5WCBue4J8ccV_TJ9GY/s320/One.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then the stick figures became pretty ladies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhK206Ma-ZKC9NTaLrbZU3Ab2KIyMpRLGr8kX7An0QewAI8iK38Guiw1xC_mrsq3kMBziUnJ3_k2CtBPpzJ1_ZDY4igJ5D11qqdk5s89EVFL08ppQ9Uxk0JmEyg9b2M-pAbHeXAyANKyKYM1tjUpxB5OjBgrcyehu0ypJ6JJvNWBKWLsj8oz9A3VmuU3Q/s1977/Front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="1977" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhK206Ma-ZKC9NTaLrbZU3Ab2KIyMpRLGr8kX7An0QewAI8iK38Guiw1xC_mrsq3kMBziUnJ3_k2CtBPpzJ1_ZDY4igJ5D11qqdk5s89EVFL08ppQ9Uxk0JmEyg9b2M-pAbHeXAyANKyKYM1tjUpxB5OjBgrcyehu0ypJ6JJvNWBKWLsj8oz9A3VmuU3Q/s320/Front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My lady of course has wings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Being born and bred on the Isle of Man, I know all about fairies. And I hope I have managed to create something that themselves would appreciate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAt2EHa4RfSwDccwMKg2tEhq8SbGQ9iU0q5SX20vF_ai-4rSlTGFPO39dIpe6L2OYVd16LmhfR0UfVpI787OIa5knuVFW8u9eKF-nmK3ev5578vLg9BJvRgzMw0iVnFJgUABG9-m8QvmclEJgsN5ZEqAZGdWMnSIz1fDvMHWxq5isEXA8GWcrqEto0Fkk/s2775/Back.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2775" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAt2EHa4RfSwDccwMKg2tEhq8SbGQ9iU0q5SX20vF_ai-4rSlTGFPO39dIpe6L2OYVd16LmhfR0UfVpI787OIa5knuVFW8u9eKF-nmK3ev5578vLg9BJvRgzMw0iVnFJgUABG9-m8QvmclEJgsN5ZEqAZGdWMnSIz1fDvMHWxq5isEXA8GWcrqEto0Fkk/s320/Back.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe I'll plant a fern in that there hole?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still need to add a paint effect and a coating of varnish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe next weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were twelve of us in the class.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmo2PgMl9lhc-43mvUV034iexTcIUswHeiVYHWRQjx3VMCKwOwf-ArAh1tvBZ7z8IbGemucM5HxPa4pmUKDPjvLYHmsTwgCos2WibfjE0eUSzueaSdo4n4qF-FmQddEU4POL-sTN8qBUfmcZKX9Nc3ZIsoqEZf1J06VphO649B1YooFjlBYFciXJvgL8/s3003/20240302_145836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3003" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmo2PgMl9lhc-43mvUV034iexTcIUswHeiVYHWRQjx3VMCKwOwf-ArAh1tvBZ7z8IbGemucM5HxPa4pmUKDPjvLYHmsTwgCos2WibfjE0eUSzueaSdo4n4qF-FmQddEU4POL-sTN8qBUfmcZKX9Nc3ZIsoqEZf1J06VphO649B1YooFjlBYFciXJvgL8/s320/20240302_145836.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my colleague Gilly's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shh don't tell her but Tony says she looks like the Corpse Bride.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">😲</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsSyNvcZd46S5FAtKfPjvhPer91Wbs5PEc6O5yRBS9qipjbTqUMl-qrROWDRpbogVxwjy7HiYFVJkY8QtUZBCPvBRzL7B5q116PsEtKC067MRz7ip8QAXK7DN-fEq1jauXheYdi1_eYqaR1z8w43HR25PRH0pzI06F6EAOQZrlEdDW1BeJn4U80MDA6o/s2441/20240302_145754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2441" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsSyNvcZd46S5FAtKfPjvhPer91Wbs5PEc6O5yRBS9qipjbTqUMl-qrROWDRpbogVxwjy7HiYFVJkY8QtUZBCPvBRzL7B5q116PsEtKC067MRz7ip8QAXK7DN-fEq1jauXheYdi1_eYqaR1z8w43HR25PRH0pzI06F6EAOQZrlEdDW1BeJn4U80MDA6o/s320/20240302_145754.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were so many different finishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg831qqPTt2jFui2a9WZAzOeDmXVTxxIJu8c7hXpbrEXqGBHUFjzPF-ckkoEe0g4K-dBbXAGXxIoS8xOOOJVGKqd5iRK6jKxAUh-ET87b4ClUjrACQtFRw9zOkJWqhZ2hGEm7gzhKBZ_uEms_jpIwn9lEMkTPrTR6kRBwHdDqGIGTFXqdLGsVU25UkX8uM/s3009/20240302_145927.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3009" data-original-width="1437" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg831qqPTt2jFui2a9WZAzOeDmXVTxxIJu8c7hXpbrEXqGBHUFjzPF-ckkoEe0g4K-dBbXAGXxIoS8xOOOJVGKqd5iRK6jKxAUh-ET87b4ClUjrACQtFRw9zOkJWqhZ2hGEm7gzhKBZ_uEms_jpIwn9lEMkTPrTR6kRBwHdDqGIGTFXqdLGsVU25UkX8uM/s320/20240302_145927.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some with shawls and some without.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jd0zUGjX3BnuN7KHAwyl3py4LmXJPkyuSyqcUDlTL7iLWB_2WxTtaWd_8r2HENnlqLs37YSZjAn7Sb-hqV8rX7ll2tr1v_p8bXztLSbTqm-cDpoe1YpsyrktiqWqvXL9S-p1Ndq9DFldoHNAVrINuunN5aUPYf4WE41h73nTqbHljxceKLAsiomttS0/s2518/20240302_145941.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2518" data-original-width="1652" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jd0zUGjX3BnuN7KHAwyl3py4LmXJPkyuSyqcUDlTL7iLWB_2WxTtaWd_8r2HENnlqLs37YSZjAn7Sb-hqV8rX7ll2tr1v_p8bXztLSbTqm-cDpoe1YpsyrktiqWqvXL9S-p1Ndq9DFldoHNAVrINuunN5aUPYf4WE41h73nTqbHljxceKLAsiomttS0/s320/20240302_145941.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were even some blokes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThup7Ljb413LdqF15q3ey6gPKZZIIAvFR8NUuPdKvMvRokJdEb1FmlzYFA4IYzBPYzacpAt8eh-P2guLBh0JEzR9VMnqHsKYKUdFpCpu67YHmRJWEBJtvUvXCwtMt4oyia2pLkqSVQ0W6QjE7eW7zfW4tNaZR2iHdPQcURt52_H_ALpEQU5F8DKlELr8/s2701/20240302_145959.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2701" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThup7Ljb413LdqF15q3ey6gPKZZIIAvFR8NUuPdKvMvRokJdEb1FmlzYFA4IYzBPYzacpAt8eh-P2guLBh0JEzR9VMnqHsKYKUdFpCpu67YHmRJWEBJtvUvXCwtMt4oyia2pLkqSVQ0W6QjE7eW7zfW4tNaZR2iHdPQcURt52_H_ALpEQU5F8DKlELr8/s320/20240302_145959.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This chap is panning for gold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this was the only colourful lady.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLhBDek4jcIB9YmpFAi6oMLFMfI8VN4uH7HhXDKFvsKrEEUsoNkwHJmig2KNiDqCM241jgdnc37tYV3hbfdo7-yozLzv-6xTTdIsuMVWNOITSE-dWjGXiIAZskgfsRVoLj3uKLPP7fd503Onw2tB2waGZ447gKtV_SaLWHUztPm6Jym_wtCNzholDGdg/s2246/20240302_150011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="1567" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLhBDek4jcIB9YmpFAi6oMLFMfI8VN4uH7HhXDKFvsKrEEUsoNkwHJmig2KNiDqCM241jgdnc37tYV3hbfdo7-yozLzv-6xTTdIsuMVWNOITSE-dWjGXiIAZskgfsRVoLj3uKLPP7fd503Onw2tB2waGZ447gKtV_SaLWHUztPm6Jym_wtCNzholDGdg/s320/20240302_150011.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a beautifully bright fabric.</div>There were sitters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIRt2TdfJPSpOl3topSlEG5K17Ig27m_sGj_OLfWokKQudeA4z55RWZ-feaV0rwvTCItCF95uTHip3L3bhd5eaS3LhEaTzJPRob_YOEfjn5N0y0Cl4HoLlCVSyBJoH5OUZ1lBFMlsUTabVVuqOLzDjOY6ZjrxU2ga7zeyLx8rSPDTzw5vKnbC4VaOLQQ/s2814/20240302_150031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="1691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIRt2TdfJPSpOl3topSlEG5K17Ig27m_sGj_OLfWokKQudeA4z55RWZ-feaV0rwvTCItCF95uTHip3L3bhd5eaS3LhEaTzJPRob_YOEfjn5N0y0Cl4HoLlCVSyBJoH5OUZ1lBFMlsUTabVVuqOLzDjOY6ZjrxU2ga7zeyLx8rSPDTzw5vKnbC4VaOLQQ/s320/20240302_150031.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And standers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lhgSMAGbZsRKVfzdPJKru-gTZ8BggoggwwCGoHNtsHK1ZDstCGtMgyeCivRwVBeG56pf8_Fe9uV64tOJ2Hzuv4u4hMH9O0AwpvQUmT-XqBDhf0_CY7YsobHiwk-COJjSVrl9ZB_NQHax9W4pffiEC4VHsfvCRz2V7fjX8FCs1fJC8hlMFeBGsxTyKbA/s2193/20240302_150123.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2193" data-original-width="1525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lhgSMAGbZsRKVfzdPJKru-gTZ8BggoggwwCGoHNtsHK1ZDstCGtMgyeCivRwVBeG56pf8_Fe9uV64tOJ2Hzuv4u4hMH9O0AwpvQUmT-XqBDhf0_CY7YsobHiwk-COJjSVrl9ZB_NQHax9W4pffiEC4VHsfvCRz2V7fjX8FCs1fJC8hlMFeBGsxTyKbA/s320/20240302_150123.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each one different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQy0au5Zon3IcZob8iwZoZUlaJC1frgCSSzNH452AQL5cBcZhk1NRq0IsCK6LrJJwmMHLwhMbuUDU9eBdQV9ROztdbbi5gxThYNjulwfL_gKehNO8n-vd2gAfN2iO_epNbk1IFgRtaw7MklekYyPU-88G7f9Qy11czc35iZCb3SiZ5K84tCAke0lqkCUU/s2636/20240302_150038.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2636" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQy0au5Zon3IcZob8iwZoZUlaJC1frgCSSzNH452AQL5cBcZhk1NRq0IsCK6LrJJwmMHLwhMbuUDU9eBdQV9ROztdbbi5gxThYNjulwfL_gKehNO8n-vd2gAfN2iO_epNbk1IFgRtaw7MklekYyPU-88G7f9Qy11czc35iZCb3SiZ5K84tCAke0lqkCUU/s320/20240302_150038.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two of the blokes were fishing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-QJYuUkJDPWb6l92i472Hz6P70GsjzjKJo-iQAM6PKn38MYLqZELYq_EqgdLvYZu4J07VzuiaQQbm_5vtyatwA2iBxHuh89kbvtyy2y4mpA4ShJR_JQR-mI-ZhX1jqfV8-ef9eTAzoOLTFm4pskPrYBCWd1KpcJp7KlPeApnX3Sqf-Q5ovbZVEOJaQM/s2016/20240302_150045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-QJYuUkJDPWb6l92i472Hz6P70GsjzjKJo-iQAM6PKn38MYLqZELYq_EqgdLvYZu4J07VzuiaQQbm_5vtyatwA2iBxHuh89kbvtyy2y4mpA4ShJR_JQR-mI-ZhX1jqfV8-ef9eTAzoOLTFm4pskPrYBCWd1KpcJp7KlPeApnX3Sqf-Q5ovbZVEOJaQM/s320/20240302_150045.jpg" width="286" /></a></div>What an amazing way to spend 6 hours. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSm2a_thN15uFAqJ-DR0dwj88pxgItFQr4jBGDW9T9ctDHFvjQ_mo3Vd0-xEwoGwZRGwpyTwtqcG5KhlYos3M9GuZga8A0JNusaYve03CN6QzY46Ht6QCpZvEEauvJJV6jusHRCPt8h4gBzPzlj9qKUqBI0fMtj_sS6ahprhw0ME21WdPAT2I6uFxEkY/s2022/20240302_150106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="1649" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSm2a_thN15uFAqJ-DR0dwj88pxgItFQr4jBGDW9T9ctDHFvjQ_mo3Vd0-xEwoGwZRGwpyTwtqcG5KhlYos3M9GuZga8A0JNusaYve03CN6QzY46Ht6QCpZvEEauvJJV6jusHRCPt8h4gBzPzlj9qKUqBI0fMtj_sS6ahprhw0ME21WdPAT2I6uFxEkY/s320/20240302_150106.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you ever have the chance to attend a paverpol class, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TAKE IT!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh my goodness, it was so easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I worried that I would struggle to get things to drape nicely or that I would muss up the hair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But seriously.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There isn't really a wrong way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another look at my fairy. Because I love her so much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1qLa8kicGciVcOSfATZtycv1lQLKWJ8qA_B7xwE5nyNvipX80Ms5qge6t5w1K-YCrjarGKvdrRRtJtvVIMyzDz50W6AAhr0s2HqJXIH4_CmJ9m8iICnuTbiNj22SMnKxVuZDorTWT9tFBP6yfnQNQMGIFgROU5DxissPL0Umn6FAAmttIWjnTNbkU7M/s1447/Sitting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1311" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1qLa8kicGciVcOSfATZtycv1lQLKWJ8qA_B7xwE5nyNvipX80Ms5qge6t5w1K-YCrjarGKvdrRRtJtvVIMyzDz50W6AAhr0s2HqJXIH4_CmJ9m8iICnuTbiNj22SMnKxVuZDorTWT9tFBP6yfnQNQMGIFgROU5DxissPL0Umn6FAAmttIWjnTNbkU7M/s320/Sitting.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her name is <a href="https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Breeshey" target="_blank">Breeshey</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(pronounced Breesha).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is the Manx Gaelic version of <a href="https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Bridget">Briget</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meaning, Exalted one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll post some more images once she is painted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look, here are the models that the tutor had on display. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStP2UliM9qr9ENYcEh572jkM2oBFr29uM79UKzmacy3BmkHR0XWmWLl6BAtjA5gQst5PHP7Q7-wLdd4A9MaQ9SrAWMz6UB3v1iRbL2cUudx3BN29i3AnV63kmFjN_S85soQ6nRxRMZjziyPJlTbYORWvka-1ivQGt_uWmsZiFHKLSmMPDEPoF6swQN7I/s1930/20240302_085503.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1930" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStP2UliM9qr9ENYcEh572jkM2oBFr29uM79UKzmacy3BmkHR0XWmWLl6BAtjA5gQst5PHP7Q7-wLdd4A9MaQ9SrAWMz6UB3v1iRbL2cUudx3BN29i3AnV63kmFjN_S85soQ6nRxRMZjziyPJlTbYORWvka-1ivQGt_uWmsZiFHKLSmMPDEPoF6swQN7I/s320/20240302_085503.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The paints do make a difference.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like I said, if you get the chance, go for it.</div></div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-40833524512493532722024-02-29T13:52:00.000+13:002024-02-29T13:52:02.527+13:00February round up. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another month is done and even though I had a dance with COVID I managed to carry on and sew. On the one day that the virus made me too poorly to concentrate I was still able to get in some time on my daughter in law's crochet blanket. Her granny made it for her many years ago, it needed a little love. Many of the yarn ends have come adrift and need to be resecured. I got about half way through that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeIT77T1MFuvKTRvS8Lo_iN7cR521VvCi4PkNLj0CtYMH4Q4E373R9SltLT1NCoAF4YrcJbTCRKO9UqsdCQL5nSe5vka9D94Ad9xb_IrSJVvbwD8UyR2J6kNGMt-uhjOrzJCvqTODL-EzLHFkW-5-Z9tTEx_4a9MxLV_ZWfqXMfb9pusuou8R2GxtPBI/s3267/14.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeIT77T1MFuvKTRvS8Lo_iN7cR521VvCi4PkNLj0CtYMH4Q4E373R9SltLT1NCoAF4YrcJbTCRKO9UqsdCQL5nSe5vka9D94Ad9xb_IrSJVvbwD8UyR2J6kNGMt-uhjOrzJCvqTODL-EzLHFkW-5-Z9tTEx_4a9MxLV_ZWfqXMfb9pusuou8R2GxtPBI/s320/14.02.24.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was no nice border or edge treatment and Lee agreed that I could add one, so I also made a start on adding a purple shell edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So if I did that on a bad day, what did I do on not so bad days and good days?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pulled out a bundle of Debbie Mumm fabrics that I acquired in a box of scraps. There was an orphan churn dash block with them and I have taken inspiration from that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMheI8EP2ijzKcfTRcXI_jpndpBiSBWe0Lz6iVG0V7-FkNJPKwQtfK072ByuUPwcH25dM5LpNypqT9K-79ZXp3NAjQ4H_yLS7IOuN6ndWJOCTco2AECw-B0qGqlRoQkr-AIztUg3aWB6CFq_P8ey8JpwFfWcDXk3rIhJX89qWU4DKjXqRTVQvAcE_pzU/s2576/26.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="2576" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMheI8EP2ijzKcfTRcXI_jpndpBiSBWe0Lz6iVG0V7-FkNJPKwQtfK072ByuUPwcH25dM5LpNypqT9K-79ZXp3NAjQ4H_yLS7IOuN6ndWJOCTco2AECw-B0qGqlRoQkr-AIztUg3aWB6CFq_P8ey8JpwFfWcDXk3rIhJX89qWU4DKjXqRTVQvAcE_pzU/s320/26.02.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have continued to make churn dash blocks using the fabric scraps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpYeYdOaT4zVPccDpVJficYOlIuIapefJtg9-fjB1SiESklqVBLppjJPRy8KlT-oogvtyP3XXk407EME7i-TOYgJX-nqy8BF3jw4Yc4E2DfjLAWECsovcT0N9rKbSaNewdjNcS3sGnRNrm8UfNnvhda_dU_sKDQV1Wex3w36bhGCGvv_C4t-DJk75OK8/s3272/27.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3272" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpYeYdOaT4zVPccDpVJficYOlIuIapefJtg9-fjB1SiESklqVBLppjJPRy8KlT-oogvtyP3XXk407EME7i-TOYgJX-nqy8BF3jw4Yc4E2DfjLAWECsovcT0N9rKbSaNewdjNcS3sGnRNrm8UfNnvhda_dU_sKDQV1Wex3w36bhGCGvv_C4t-DJk75OK8/s320/27.02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've made six so far which means I now have a total of seven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are all different sizes so I'll have to get creative when it comes time to put them together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've found time to work on my Black Cat cross stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tm0EorO-d-GccJsACrvNZqllJvrAdPZQD7tBn2nUc8sl_ifZsHzucHziuJlhc2eQ0KsnKDSxWtOi8pgKCd5eCrS-ghFXA3y9C2cHUiBLcEFSwNS2k8HIkT85JMfbUmEUa8nmE5zTpGjJUMqyrCkeQAi309Vz_D_yCuLquDFp2SuuCMWWdsgkIYQP3H4/s2954/23.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2954" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tm0EorO-d-GccJsACrvNZqllJvrAdPZQD7tBn2nUc8sl_ifZsHzucHziuJlhc2eQ0KsnKDSxWtOi8pgKCd5eCrS-ghFXA3y9C2cHUiBLcEFSwNS2k8HIkT85JMfbUmEUa8nmE5zTpGjJUMqyrCkeQAi309Vz_D_yCuLquDFp2SuuCMWWdsgkIYQP3H4/s320/23.02.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He has progressed further since this photo was taken. I was hoping that he would be completed today, but I don't think I will manage that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm happy to say that as well as all of that I also managed to complete my monthly goals list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So lets have a look at that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top of my list, the Chook shed challenge. This month Deanna picked #2 which for me meant I must focus on my EPP.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I completed the Facebook flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibripVM25rJFBrimt2Ibd3q-q6KULin4N9P-4MA1xgjLwRi4cI7O0RssIDyq3CaxhiOOCK34O77z25nZHxbkI-bywx0aG49X-lSXzPDGYPtmE8nErdzzXMreYJcNBzzgQoJ3LBTvfsY1f_xha-NpduR7NIQfLrvc7DmEj7KmZtbucTsQlTfAAh5H3if9I/s1696/With%20border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="1298" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibripVM25rJFBrimt2Ibd3q-q6KULin4N9P-4MA1xgjLwRi4cI7O0RssIDyq3CaxhiOOCK34O77z25nZHxbkI-bywx0aG49X-lSXzPDGYPtmE8nErdzzXMreYJcNBzzgQoJ3LBTvfsY1f_xha-NpduR7NIQfLrvc7DmEj7KmZtbucTsQlTfAAh5H3if9I/s320/With%20border.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a bundle I purchased from facebook. Some of the flowers had been sewn together, some were basted. There was no pattern, just basted hexies and a bundle of fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went with what felt good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now to get it quilted and bound.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once that was done I started to sew together some diamonds I had basted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUpbaVh_DBFUQjV284O77cFqk7WgduA6q5YUd5Zc7UnxD0ibhA9rafJwRx0IlVMc1r8nLMH7MN79FTYuAHH-wypGSGdViIgcWwXkMBCcf4XzMASCYYeXu0vi_7bfn3lsh5RibneBGCyGr8rKSNN6AaeQwruyEcnG6hLsA4ltF4LpgaGAZCgYWJuhZjQo/s2311/26.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2311" data-original-width="1454" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUpbaVh_DBFUQjV284O77cFqk7WgduA6q5YUd5Zc7UnxD0ibhA9rafJwRx0IlVMc1r8nLMH7MN79FTYuAHH-wypGSGdViIgcWwXkMBCcf4XzMASCYYeXu0vi_7bfn3lsh5RibneBGCyGr8rKSNN6AaeQwruyEcnG6hLsA4ltF4LpgaGAZCgYWJuhZjQo/s320/26.02.24.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to say I'm loving these bright colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think this will be a very happy project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also completed my two RSC Kiwi birds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cross stitched a Christmas ornament and completed the finishing on it and Januarys completed stitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I managed to do more that 15 mins of something every day, even when I was ill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did precut a project to take along to quilting club, but couldn't attend as I had the virus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not lease I tried not one, but several new recipes this last month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The latest two were courgette and cheese scones and also rhubarb and orange jam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjR7ROjIqCaaoi3vfY2Sch-6LnTTBnArNjneGkwPmona4fxRKQYF42lvZEo7XJrCHLx6XjePPTdinPaXiOJFg_rNPDQSeN9-v-usifN4uKKHCwGaWh5lFm-ZjF7pVw3-Y9UZwID5KgCYKbOaSJIMWZOcJqhvBSGdwnfDKpi7zyMv229PESF4TDV4ckJU/s3170/Jam%20and%20scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="3170" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjR7ROjIqCaaoi3vfY2Sch-6LnTTBnArNjneGkwPmona4fxRKQYF42lvZEo7XJrCHLx6XjePPTdinPaXiOJFg_rNPDQSeN9-v-usifN4uKKHCwGaWh5lFm-ZjF7pVw3-Y9UZwID5KgCYKbOaSJIMWZOcJqhvBSGdwnfDKpi7zyMv229PESF4TDV4ckJU/s320/Jam%20and%20scones.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Phew!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a busy month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what's in store for March?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More of the same, but without the COVID.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes I will cut a scrap project for club day even though I didn't sew Februarys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe once I get my monthly ornament stitched I can complete the black cat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wonder what number Deanna will pull and what colour the RSC will be?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's hoping there will be some more new recipes to try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How was your February?</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-48532980390977206132024-02-26T12:01:00.000+13:002024-02-26T12:01:24.163+13:00Busy, busy, busy.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So on Saturday I said I was off to make jam. And I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't find just the right recipe, so I mixed a few together and made up my own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the nectarines that a pal had given me. And also some home grown chilli.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXC_L2LVJZMQ-RkmDCwERwoOUVb_0fjvDVW6P1EdDf0EKNWzVxt43W1OVNs6Jx2drt0oqevugDwqzOzbINSaw52ZV58PChVJui0UL0BEHbbw0TG0wdlPdJqShbPNn5X9q20f1a36SQfcPfxPvLf44oSg_WkRFX06mpOVWjQaDItretE1vC9hkviEZrwRo/s3384/Nectarine%20and%20Chilli%20Jam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3384" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXC_L2LVJZMQ-RkmDCwERwoOUVb_0fjvDVW6P1EdDf0EKNWzVxt43W1OVNs6Jx2drt0oqevugDwqzOzbINSaw52ZV58PChVJui0UL0BEHbbw0TG0wdlPdJqShbPNn5X9q20f1a36SQfcPfxPvLf44oSg_WkRFX06mpOVWjQaDItretE1vC9hkviEZrwRo/s320/Nectarine%20and%20Chilli%20Jam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is, Nectarine and chilli jam. It's quite nice on toast and sure wakes up the taste buds in the morning. It's pretty good on a cracker with cheese too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So happy that I took notes about what I was doing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be making more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also found plenty of time to sew and tired of making tumbling blocks, I started to sew them together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvtwhWFxHAc_-gRG2zRHKtW9KK37wjq-SpycgbVCO3m2oE-_XBjdpPi_YyWmRK59QqQnoOZeUqyelTsJ12a2dRVey_e5ZTyF0iu3l8dJ2oaugyjoGtJjGbbY6C5Jn3zyoWJ6Bxv9NJyOb9z6Aa3a5wGfJRp-7gz3HkCdvdI3niqKfOgYWrlS5_pkkVlk/s2311/26.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2311" data-original-width="1454" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvtwhWFxHAc_-gRG2zRHKtW9KK37wjq-SpycgbVCO3m2oE-_XBjdpPi_YyWmRK59QqQnoOZeUqyelTsJ12a2dRVey_e5ZTyF0iu3l8dJ2oaugyjoGtJjGbbY6C5Jn3zyoWJ6Bxv9NJyOb9z6Aa3a5wGfJRp-7gz3HkCdvdI3niqKfOgYWrlS5_pkkVlk/s320/26.02.24.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not following the shade/colour value rule here, just putting diamonds together to create a happy spotty and stripey quilt top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it looks happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have lots more blocks to add and plenty more diamonds to sew together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No grand children this week as Grandad had an upset tummy and didn't want to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This morning I have been busy with my Debbie Mumm scraps and created two more churn dash blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvw5dmfV4AHO0n9NmPWkJIEdNdmXu0JYOYll6_Dcdyogqmq7OsjsQk3fH1X4w0-My9WHZTWTw0a_tDp2hyphenhyphen4XpgXCIibBSg-hs8iOxvSzpUL3N3lEkmTxLt_AQZjC1Mh7uLnXEwT-s81DMmrAJQx1askHqILCvG2Xeu2Xzi5OnkS36YK8CTSF4hdCfN8N8/s2576/26.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="2576" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvw5dmfV4AHO0n9NmPWkJIEdNdmXu0JYOYll6_Dcdyogqmq7OsjsQk3fH1X4w0-My9WHZTWTw0a_tDp2hyphenhyphen4XpgXCIibBSg-hs8iOxvSzpUL3N3lEkmTxLt_AQZjC1Mh7uLnXEwT-s81DMmrAJQx1askHqILCvG2Xeu2Xzi5OnkS36YK8CTSF4hdCfN8N8/s320/26.02.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also planned and cut another but I'll save it for tomorrow, or another day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hopefully once I am done with some chores and eat some lunch I will have time to stitch a little more on the black cat cross stitch. Later this week my cross stitching focus shifts back to the secret ornaments as we begin a new month. It will also be time to learn the new RSC colour and what Number <a href="https://dreamworthyquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deanna</a> picks for the Chookshed challenge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Exciting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That is my news for today, I'm off to be busy for a while.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-57135435006928824222024-02-24T13:16:00.001+13:002024-02-24T13:16:41.992+13:00More new recipes, Zoom progress and making plans<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mentioned in my last post that I had two more new to me recipes to try out. And here are the results.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First a bakewell slice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMIUCDc8ADkww3nGcWKJ9MEKCZv7V2rKybXgtPwfA9o1jQVpXk1_u6PVoUACjy_PtJn3aeMAF5gpr5D19e_AARAtnP5l9s3gAxXQx-mQBDYRPsgxS7bnwZvewyKPkN6CuFnugIMk9w5-XnLiotowOuCB0VDUFlm8KP7pthDhxiuw5Mnf9Q4wzPeLyOtc/s2412/Bakewell%20slice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMIUCDc8ADkww3nGcWKJ9MEKCZv7V2rKybXgtPwfA9o1jQVpXk1_u6PVoUACjy_PtJn3aeMAF5gpr5D19e_AARAtnP5l9s3gAxXQx-mQBDYRPsgxS7bnwZvewyKPkN6CuFnugIMk9w5-XnLiotowOuCB0VDUFlm8KP7pthDhxiuw5Mnf9Q4wzPeLyOtc/s320/Bakewell%20slice.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not strictly new to me as I have made them before, but not using this particular recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would definitely use this one again, the sponge turned out incredibly light even if the image is somewhat blurry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmm and it would seem that I didn't pin this particular version of the recipe. Good thing I printed a copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next was a recipe Tony wanted to try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.food-life-design.com/easy-general-tso-chicken-recipe/" target="_blank">General Tso's Chicken.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwAzdsFDBLXHMuKVXaMe83tVP0Cr1Y4fD5tN_fmZOvl6OJwdJC0Rpd2dsnb_JWf3y6LPTnNCUCJcBmHdwY_132veZKqD6wlJvBQJjpbOX5UkAkBjZ8Dh6toBa3jwz1W3WM3CQh-wePAgU3Aw_WKX4AAorurbEW1rfr4vAMsUwebJ1F6vCQCJ7hxCFY-Q/s3038/General%20Tso%20Chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3038" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwAzdsFDBLXHMuKVXaMe83tVP0Cr1Y4fD5tN_fmZOvl6OJwdJC0Rpd2dsnb_JWf3y6LPTnNCUCJcBmHdwY_132veZKqD6wlJvBQJjpbOX5UkAkBjZ8Dh6toBa3jwz1W3WM3CQh-wePAgU3Aw_WKX4AAorurbEW1rfr4vAMsUwebJ1F6vCQCJ7hxCFY-Q/s320/General%20Tso%20Chicken.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We both enjoy a good stirfried Chinese style meal and have several go to recipes. This one has been around for a long time I'm not sure how we have never tried it before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This version is a keeper too as we both very much enjoyed it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a stitching note. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chooky called one of her short notice zoom sessions this morning. It only lasted a short time and was in full swing when I arrived. So I pulled out my EPP box and sat and sewed while I listened to everyone chatting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwAVaePs4wmDduwyAIxGAmCe6jeszWYDshmKandSZyJjlhftBkI-XavXJpxXVaN8b1mvQmB6bqJyrgRQuCGuDQxVoSF4q53RILFu9JKYmLxOIi64Q1i5XF5jGqNrerZeJzdVvccOqSbKYqBQgyXJxRpb1SXyd_-QM-twVhTjHsSs_sTNtVRXw_Iby_Ro/s2530/Zoom%2024.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2530" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwAVaePs4wmDduwyAIxGAmCe6jeszWYDshmKandSZyJjlhftBkI-XavXJpxXVaN8b1mvQmB6bqJyrgRQuCGuDQxVoSF4q53RILFu9JKYmLxOIi64Q1i5XF5jGqNrerZeJzdVvccOqSbKYqBQgyXJxRpb1SXyd_-QM-twVhTjHsSs_sTNtVRXw_Iby_Ro/s320/Zoom%2024.02.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made eight wee tumbling blocks. My pile of completed blocks is getting taller. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are fast and fun to make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In other news, time to show an update on my kitty cat cross stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He has been snoozing since early in January when I put him down, this is what he looked like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBsCDOdnwEOhESumRcYef1wmXMP2m44Y4neSJRDG3vAlcni9oo0TPRb1P18hIJORQkHoOd7sM5CKBsru_eYehzfh_X3h3UpzfTzvKKKAOfQRJSyin8LwOcD78YtOjokXllfzb9AY5ZFpdgSB9dB8NYPeVarWf5FDguMnexrLUZ5N7unWQrYtD9hyyOeg/s1800/2%20Jan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="1800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBsCDOdnwEOhESumRcYef1wmXMP2m44Y4neSJRDG3vAlcni9oo0TPRb1P18hIJORQkHoOd7sM5CKBsru_eYehzfh_X3h3UpzfTzvKKKAOfQRJSyin8LwOcD78YtOjokXllfzb9AY5ZFpdgSB9dB8NYPeVarWf5FDguMnexrLUZ5N7unWQrYtD9hyyOeg/s320/2%20Jan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And after a couple of afternoon sessions this last week he is looking a little different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o_WyPuTraNbvXf7F_ZJsGOWovAH6UAyzZHLa7kp4UfHR0BqS5rubEM2VCYKmVG65pr3vvst2sEhZiZ-Jc-lvBi2jF4IoQenCfmT-uaDLZbZqmdqBpGDGLC7LKHg_OSQBc_P89_QTtIpSp7Z23h7IiaVyVGlDX3fMUeDkn4D2wrC5w190cMjlEbFiV18/s2954/23.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2954" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o_WyPuTraNbvXf7F_ZJsGOWovAH6UAyzZHLa7kp4UfHR0BqS5rubEM2VCYKmVG65pr3vvst2sEhZiZ-Jc-lvBi2jF4IoQenCfmT-uaDLZbZqmdqBpGDGLC7LKHg_OSQBc_P89_QTtIpSp7Z23h7IiaVyVGlDX3fMUeDkn4D2wrC5w190cMjlEbFiV18/s320/23.02.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He's still got his eye on me. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My plans for the remainder of today and the next few days?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a bowl of stone fruits to use up. A pal gave me a bag of nectarines, there are also some more plums and apricots in there that need to be used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did find a recipe for Nectarine and chilli jam.....(Another new recipe).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Might have to give that a go and also make a batch of mixed stone fruit jam or maybe another crumble or cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kinda want to continue stitching diamonds together, but the kitty cat is crying for attention too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our grand children are visiting tomorrow so I won't get much done while they are here, I had better get on with the hot jam making today and perhaps a fruit crumble tomorrow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well there you go, I made a plan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm off to make jam.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-64954995799126889272024-02-22T09:59:00.001+13:002024-02-22T09:59:32.669+13:00Well that didn't go to plan.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I went back to work yesterday, I don't think I lasted an hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The VID came back, my throat and my head started to hurt and my boss declared that I clearly wasn't well enough to return. Yet I felt well for the previous two days, I got about and did loads of stuff, then bam it comes back. So frustrating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh well, a few more days of pottering at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mentioned in my last post that my only monthly goal still to achieve was to try out a new recipe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here it is,<a href="https://cookthisagainmom.com/plum-oatmeal-crisp/#recipe" target="_blank"> plum and oatmeal crisp</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftTQT46NPHxSRiHCX_QkYawT7uifkCj9avKBBhgY-FLM5QuvJs0h_GQQEHwGSYX6pfh2DqfeaI3t5VVk2y6r4_aokCbMaX3ld9ZoDxGA5GcWJSwuUgF5P0R4D59xFJF7Bj7cpKirwpiMePKOxSgtgzZLad4nz7aZj9gODSIFXDvbSY-AK7OoGHpUx-jk/s2040/Plum%20crumble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftTQT46NPHxSRiHCX_QkYawT7uifkCj9avKBBhgY-FLM5QuvJs0h_GQQEHwGSYX6pfh2DqfeaI3t5VVk2y6r4_aokCbMaX3ld9ZoDxGA5GcWJSwuUgF5P0R4D59xFJF7Bj7cpKirwpiMePKOxSgtgzZLad4nz7aZj9gODSIFXDvbSY-AK7OoGHpUx-jk/s320/Plum%20crumble.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not terribly adventurous I know but the first time I have made it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to say it was delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMa-gqb7Ho2aDkF4kAidh85kJHic8pR59dImC3o_gxVCbZ-MUPhtJOPGB7STLX9UGXjjjfQz4-TOGDPa3cH5aTZQ_ngl5_jfukiAVVAJDYbJjGRMegPZmsqojyx_91CkEq9Ct_l7DFw8KZZglHwvH_ZO761Bhy75ijE0HS9B33JoG6mm2sieFocUR1cc/s3191/Plum%20yum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3191" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMa-gqb7Ho2aDkF4kAidh85kJHic8pR59dImC3o_gxVCbZ-MUPhtJOPGB7STLX9UGXjjjfQz4-TOGDPa3cH5aTZQ_ngl5_jfukiAVVAJDYbJjGRMegPZmsqojyx_91CkEq9Ct_l7DFw8KZZglHwvH_ZO761Bhy75ijE0HS9B33JoG6mm2sieFocUR1cc/s320/Plum%20yum.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tony and I have both enjoyed it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In future I would add a little more flour to the filling as it was still quite runny, there was a note about this on the recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have two more new to me recipes to try out later today. I'll keep you posted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Tuesday I put the borders on to the red hexie top. I had thought to applique the top to the borders but when it came to it I just trimmed the hexies to a straight edge and sat at my machine and put it on with a quarter inch seam. Quick and easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMt1SFHzLy35Y9tUOg1v0D0DCoTDdQVwLpxwU_mnD1kQLt6KzhDW-plQ8MhTIvDgCpO4-oylaF-cJ270y1_0cWf-srC_8cs1ii4bpE73Ws6-VmjY0-WYOYI-_u1GXPKwTZHoF_R9T-uwxWhhxVoQKZiN91Fh3qr_Z8Ilt1lMc-vP4C5D8P9bRZvp-Phk/s1696/With%20border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="1298" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMt1SFHzLy35Y9tUOg1v0D0DCoTDdQVwLpxwU_mnD1kQLt6KzhDW-plQ8MhTIvDgCpO4-oylaF-cJ270y1_0cWf-srC_8cs1ii4bpE73Ws6-VmjY0-WYOYI-_u1GXPKwTZHoF_R9T-uwxWhhxVoQKZiN91Fh3qr_Z8Ilt1lMc-vP4C5D8P9bRZvp-Phk/s320/With%20border.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me see what else have I been up to?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did make time to work on the black cat cross stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I put a final treatment on to the secret cross stitch ornaments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut some more diamond papers for the spots and stripes EPP blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what's next?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been thinking about those <a href="https://loulee1.blogspot.com/2024/02/new-scrappy-project-and-other-news.html" target="_blank">Debbie Mumm fabrics again</a>. Maybe I'll pull them back out of hiding today and make a few more churn dash blocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But first a cup of tea.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-32068814716234643332024-02-20T09:07:00.001+13:002024-02-20T09:07:13.176+13:00Yesterday was a good day.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for all of your get well wishes and comments. I felt pretty good when I got up yesterday which I am sure is all down to your lovely comments. Most of my COVID symptoms are cleared and gone. Hooray! I took myself off for a walk before breakfast and still felt good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a few chores I ventured in to my wee room to see what fun I might get up to. The other day Tony complained that there was a hole in his garden hat. I took a look and although I could patch it I decided to make him a new one. I had just the right fabric. It really didn't take long to do. And as the man himself wasn't here to model it Ted sat in for him. Yes I know that is nautical fabric not gardeney, but I know he will love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXsP1UCLLX9cD_o3e35YQBdiTfxaF6w0ewdJgUenHfNTWxc3hHvDArxDSxu-ttiLHjtHr8FT6Nm8zu5Gdk0NPRmdhHnuYcrd7-zr5h_k988lhWCjzN4hbPVpr7P9ulsp_UiCM4ovbwoTGxFDXYJ9JMEhlLN9YsKrttWX92h9RkWxxjAClHe9ENzKUQo0/s2488/Hat%20outer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2488" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXsP1UCLLX9cD_o3e35YQBdiTfxaF6w0ewdJgUenHfNTWxc3hHvDArxDSxu-ttiLHjtHr8FT6Nm8zu5Gdk0NPRmdhHnuYcrd7-zr5h_k988lhWCjzN4hbPVpr7P9ulsp_UiCM4ovbwoTGxFDXYJ9JMEhlLN9YsKrttWX92h9RkWxxjAClHe9ENzKUQo0/s320/Hat%20outer.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see more of the fabric from the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnro5EcKWoNfseYeCtqyDB6_7xC2-Qp_2ouMLVj5W31m3xZOkTth2Y14G4iBLZ_9aCIARoZFCDUj0AJjO5NWcHwbD411qzWNlKOOJu10FNSGpbdztcgX0hnh8EQTLuxDYwwLJEosIW91fXxalu4M1oBQfuHYpIdBFpghX8LnYqZgDOhDWHTVplWH0Fz3I/s2488/Hat%20outer%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2488" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnro5EcKWoNfseYeCtqyDB6_7xC2-Qp_2ouMLVj5W31m3xZOkTth2Y14G4iBLZ_9aCIARoZFCDUj0AJjO5NWcHwbD411qzWNlKOOJu10FNSGpbdztcgX0hnh8EQTLuxDYwwLJEosIW91fXxalu4M1oBQfuHYpIdBFpghX8LnYqZgDOhDWHTVplWH0Fz3I/s320/Hat%20outer%20back.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's reversible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKV4aMPM8IlgkwuMkULMIDyXY4q-qm2lIwtsKH5mEqUPKRXUvBx-DtQdacLr7bduRZaC7KlhqPJOR2VF3w0UeG648HQnHBrDoaD3U-4BjdIuJDEm5o0tn5HXrCKZGrhNal5aw5kV8PRmIFnQFy3kORzgo5qk0AUuVkpAm8ilCy7sG28x9W_1WVdVjf1_I/s2388/Hat%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKV4aMPM8IlgkwuMkULMIDyXY4q-qm2lIwtsKH5mEqUPKRXUvBx-DtQdacLr7bduRZaC7KlhqPJOR2VF3w0UeG648HQnHBrDoaD3U-4BjdIuJDEm5o0tn5HXrCKZGrhNal5aw5kV8PRmIFnQFy3kORzgo5qk0AUuVkpAm8ilCy7sG28x9W_1WVdVjf1_I/s320/Hat%20back.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But Tony tells me he likes it blue side out. He is delighted that I made him a hat. I might get around to making one for me too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will repair his gardening hat after it has a good wash but until I do at least he has something to look after his head and then there will be a spare for times when I decide one needs a wash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once that was done and I had tidied up I pulled out the RSC box and the red scraps box.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It didn't take long to get two little red Kiwis made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsg4qBiiKz7N-1kLJE4rqoH4RZXzgOu-QDFgJ5jZdr94biVIhxeciXHAQZ5VOkv414W-WOIN7mC7tB7QN4lfzd8MHVnwC12b68emJxS0bAU2rNwDTCcoB27Lh6Wz_7kxkZxP7OB5Kwa0cE2jrsgNOq_tKVJWH6MkfOxg6Y6ruQx8VUS7v48NXCh16JzA/s2241/Feb%20Red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2241" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsg4qBiiKz7N-1kLJE4rqoH4RZXzgOu-QDFgJ5jZdr94biVIhxeciXHAQZ5VOkv414W-WOIN7mC7tB7QN4lfzd8MHVnwC12b68emJxS0bAU2rNwDTCcoB27Lh6Wz_7kxkZxP7OB5Kwa0cE2jrsgNOq_tKVJWH6MkfOxg6Y6ruQx8VUS7v48NXCh16JzA/s320/Feb%20Red.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are nestled in the box along with the background and beak fabrics and of course last months Kiwi.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I got on with some secret stuff! LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mounted the two Christmas ornaments that I have stitched and just need to find a pretty trim for them. I also set up the stitching tin with everything I need to make the next couple. I'll start the next one at the beginning of March.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once that was done I told myself I was going to cross stitch my Black cat but found myself playing with spots and stripes instead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwOUqtYh6_eaFtx33Frap5tsWxZYVZ8JALhbO-TonqDxMm6vQJTN9no8DSWM563igM3PYIpIPIicvkNY6iOXnMOpho3T70Gvd6mnKn9-rLLPPUmeuqb01lkDT-QYEK32Ql_4kGn79jGCzzhA3IxGnXkVuMO1R4l6UnAxXCT205Nq5QUSgyrjWxRTKKC4/s1717/19.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="1717" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwOUqtYh6_eaFtx33Frap5tsWxZYVZ8JALhbO-TonqDxMm6vQJTN9no8DSWM563igM3PYIpIPIicvkNY6iOXnMOpho3T70Gvd6mnKn9-rLLPPUmeuqb01lkDT-QYEK32Ql_4kGn79jGCzzhA3IxGnXkVuMO1R4l6UnAxXCT205Nq5QUSgyrjWxRTKKC4/s320/19.02.24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made seven more blocks yesterday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday was a good day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is looking pretty good too, I've been out for my walk nice and early. I'm not due back at work until tomorrow. What to do with myself?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking at my monthly goals list the only thing I didn't achieve yet is to try a new recipe. I found that last night and will tell you more once I have a photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm off to see what I can find to keep me busy for a while. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-33744857094023220102024-02-17T22:27:00.000+13:002024-02-17T22:27:06.416+13:00A New Start....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well I might have COVID, but I didn't let that stop me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At times the virus wins and I have to stop for a while, but I'm happy to say those times don't last for long and in between them I can get on and do. I've had a busy enough week even though I was feeling under the weather. The weekend is no different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Friday I peeled and salted our little onion harvest. Tony had planted these especially for me to pickle. Saturday morning I rinsed them off and got them into jars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-C5PC-_wtJaGGUl95Er99CFAZfPT0hjKmngBSk3gFeAzZwgGERDcicEw4iohgCOWyi-QP5u3AwjrrIA90aqKL00hsmbEQJBbVnPKLCAglYq1A3hBQaRKrlpGymUklZPUiBSKP2mUYS5MsGWC-hayK9g2QJsSt1Dtq6NB2Sld7MDYVYP9AMhM-O8ejiI/s1869/pickled%2017.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1869" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-C5PC-_wtJaGGUl95Er99CFAZfPT0hjKmngBSk3gFeAzZwgGERDcicEw4iohgCOWyi-QP5u3AwjrrIA90aqKL00hsmbEQJBbVnPKLCAglYq1A3hBQaRKrlpGymUklZPUiBSKP2mUYS5MsGWC-hayK9g2QJsSt1Dtq6NB2Sld7MDYVYP9AMhM-O8ejiI/s320/pickled%2017.02.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next job was to slice and salt all of those tomatoes I harvested last week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg059EXSWwmBrpNjKJ052Ro2RKhQBI-8sAgxssaDi3yawzQ3L_DBtIyPcAFIL-juHBYeuy6MVZ0AkeEj8eU4lazcTI4Nzh5dZhouahyC9jqvs3UUc1ZW6GTrBCX4ihAsZfylDGOEVURXHKMs8dmKhy1ocCvt02ZQL0_rQZdyeGzF0thMoIHQoOegNrirOc/s3673/Relish%20starter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3673" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg059EXSWwmBrpNjKJ052Ro2RKhQBI-8sAgxssaDi3yawzQ3L_DBtIyPcAFIL-juHBYeuy6MVZ0AkeEj8eU4lazcTI4Nzh5dZhouahyC9jqvs3UUc1ZW6GTrBCX4ihAsZfylDGOEVURXHKMs8dmKhy1ocCvt02ZQL0_rQZdyeGzF0thMoIHQoOegNrirOc/s320/Relish%20starter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, that is more onions nestled in there with them. They have to sit in salt overnight before I can rinse and cook them up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a wee snooze I picked up my EPP. I have been working slowly on this all week and really didn't have much left to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVj4oDi04BsEK8dT9yfqDYhdivp1uZdUTwQ6CSsaa7shz9iYQAaUKzdKlbDBOUFd60C7KAB2lb44LfngCsszsyYYH6dus-EDlc5f3Rqhpj69SL_RARh6AdHPfj00aGWopEFYhblYy0H8QCVe6GIVxCEg_PBmsLeF4xp_lTV9Y6VYaFpgD8tysuK0UTAg/s2158/17.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2158" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVj4oDi04BsEK8dT9yfqDYhdivp1uZdUTwQ6CSsaa7shz9iYQAaUKzdKlbDBOUFd60C7KAB2lb44LfngCsszsyYYH6dus-EDlc5f3Rqhpj69SL_RARh6AdHPfj00aGWopEFYhblYy0H8QCVe6GIVxCEg_PBmsLeF4xp_lTV9Y6VYaFpgD8tysuK0UTAg/s320/17.02.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was very happy to reach this point. It needs a good press then I will applique it onto a blue paisley border. A job for another day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time for a new start.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With plenty of day left I pulled out my next EPP project. These bright spots and stripes have been waiting their turn for a while.<a href="https://loulee1.blogspot.com/2023/02/unexpected-adventure.html" target="_blank"> I bought them in February last year.</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You got to <a href="https://loulee1.blogspot.com/2023/09/an-epp-update.html" target="_blank">see them again in September </a>when I did a little basting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaWO2T3mih95bKe0D61CXaKBYnh2s0cc1ePLCq5sikVtxngFu2MNHcXLgHxOA7QlKlZRwZFggM3SXA8IksTwBotyKt8nPUrg5XZ4gO-Ymdb0wpFWQQgkOIk_TlXFhZAh6NqySr98H5d5Do_NIisNlNWlBL61gaKOCtEvg1-IJVitP2zogPpWe6vxJPU0/s2479/Work%20box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2479" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaWO2T3mih95bKe0D61CXaKBYnh2s0cc1ePLCq5sikVtxngFu2MNHcXLgHxOA7QlKlZRwZFggM3SXA8IksTwBotyKt8nPUrg5XZ4gO-Ymdb0wpFWQQgkOIk_TlXFhZAh6NqySr98H5d5Do_NIisNlNWlBL61gaKOCtEvg1-IJVitP2zogPpWe6vxJPU0/s320/Work%20box.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They have waited patiently in their project box until today. When I put the first few together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WN7ue-GG3P-gAFX0Jq2sOLxONhQPWkS-PobW6F-bpNBJ_H48GBacK5UUfzexHrt8DEwS1EX-IbgsmidAcUIh_-dKfvDCHyTkt42ab4-WJbTYSucGB5tPkmlJQYPDmo5h-7p02bHSNW1Vj6wRC4LpQpRwKB9wX9p2N8uZxC2awyBBUATilfqIjisAmwk/s957/beginnings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WN7ue-GG3P-gAFX0Jq2sOLxONhQPWkS-PobW6F-bpNBJ_H48GBacK5UUfzexHrt8DEwS1EX-IbgsmidAcUIh_-dKfvDCHyTkt42ab4-WJbTYSucGB5tPkmlJQYPDmo5h-7p02bHSNW1Vj6wRC4LpQpRwKB9wX9p2N8uZxC2awyBBUATilfqIjisAmwk/s320/beginnings.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are very quick and easy to work with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm going to enjoy this project in fact it may be difficult to set it aside in favour of attending to other commitments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it is safe to say that my Chookshed Stitchers Challenge for February is well and truly achieved. I'll keep you up to date on my other commitments. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-56612728938646423582024-02-16T10:45:00.001+13:002024-02-16T10:45:13.689+13:00Tomatoes and RATs.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a different sort of week. I didn't manage to achieve all that I wanted to. On Sunday after the children had left I started to get a sore throat and a head ache. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">MONDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By Monday morning I felt worse, so opted to stay away from work. I did go for a short walk. A RAT was negative. I wasn't feeling too awful so I got on and did some EPP, sewing red hexies. After harvesting our small crop of onions and laying them to dry in the sun and bringing in the ripe tomatoes and capsicum from the green house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had made too many mashed potatoes on Sunday so for supper on Monday we had tattie scones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiv53-8ZBFL2lekq-WFfREOxIB6V1ESe8MQsFLMZD-z-RZr03iajG19h578ElghGq-wuu2ja71iFdBd6UWkYbHE_XYdnxe2r5gJ_V6EAlL5hYCCihIL9wSmWkp4jDky-48qzVeF9kR7dvTFEBb4TclPXHi6EJVZDPHrzbpoommE7ZPc0iFywF1XO1sK8E/s2802/Tattie%20scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2802" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiv53-8ZBFL2lekq-WFfREOxIB6V1ESe8MQsFLMZD-z-RZr03iajG19h578ElghGq-wuu2ja71iFdBd6UWkYbHE_XYdnxe2r5gJ_V6EAlL5hYCCihIL9wSmWkp4jDky-48qzVeF9kR7dvTFEBb4TclPXHi6EJVZDPHrzbpoommE7ZPc0iFywF1XO1sK8E/s320/Tattie%20scones.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I'm sure someone will ask....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Left over cold mashed potatoes, (I had about 1 cup full) and flour. I'm not sure how much, I just add and knead until it feels 'right'. Knead until you have a good dough, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into wedge shapes , dust with a little more flour and cook in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until they begin to brown then turn over. It must be a dry frying pan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Serve warm with butter. They are great with eggs, jam, beans or on the side of an all day brekkie......I love them with just butter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A great way to use up left over mash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've come across all manner of recipes for these on the internet, but my gran taught me to use just mash and flour. And that works for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TUESDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By Tuesday I felt much worse, my poor throat was so sore, my nose was running and everything ached. I didn't go for a walk. RAT was negative. No sewing on Tuesday, but I did manage to fulfil my 15 min obligation with some very simple crochet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT0X_Wip9h5FHcd3ORBbwybGuSaP6EOXpDUnXF0M2_cfL2tUWLjH8OghpQ7BAdIsiGApd3FunO4py1HHeEMikvqKktg32TmaGmfs9mnVK-bZxjjUGNsESFVsLIoiM6Byjt0t7Mwwk0DQOWUpAkKl5TrxcoYPnbnInOo2tm15Tiaupr283PXVf5N_mzVs/s3267/14.02.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT0X_Wip9h5FHcd3ORBbwybGuSaP6EOXpDUnXF0M2_cfL2tUWLjH8OghpQ7BAdIsiGApd3FunO4py1HHeEMikvqKktg32TmaGmfs9mnVK-bZxjjUGNsESFVsLIoiM6Byjt0t7Mwwk0DQOWUpAkKl5TrxcoYPnbnInOo2tm15Tiaupr283PXVf5N_mzVs/s320/14.02.24.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am rescuing this blanket for my daughter in law. Her granny made it many years ago and it is in need of some TLC. I also brought tomatoes in from the greenhouse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WEDNESDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I felt way better. Sore throat was gone, headache was gone, my nose was a little snuffly but much better. I walked in the sunshine, it was lovely then I brought tomatoes and capsicum in from the green house. I also spent some time working on my secret Christmas Cross stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAT was negative, we went out for tea. It was Valentines day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay! It was just a head cold, I can go back to work for my shift on Friday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THURSDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAT was negative.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I felt great, I went out for a long walk before brekkie, visited the green house and brought in more fruit before heading out to grab some essentials from the store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> When I got home I harvested the corn, that's 2 dozen cobs individually vacuum packed and tucked away in the freezer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lunch time my nose started to run again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By mid afternoon it was a river!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My headache was back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did another RAT.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGK5YdEG3msUN7Ef4FFDnLzWzqaGI-K9w9Bk0eBRJsticmssan5s6kHiv4fUTZYfOERUZaqR4x_5tMkIRC7MN0cE7ZaetJXUcl7aEKUp3aq_YEIwdOz4hypFq13sR0jW8hE_y_0x97yV0dKYybfl2ncMcAXKPhEYwqIaSkrY0iLSmydVWuzVV4Ug0Sps/s1614/Positive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="1614" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGK5YdEG3msUN7Ef4FFDnLzWzqaGI-K9w9Bk0eBRJsticmssan5s6kHiv4fUTZYfOERUZaqR4x_5tMkIRC7MN0cE7ZaetJXUcl7aEKUp3aq_YEIwdOz4hypFq13sR0jW8hE_y_0x97yV0dKYybfl2ncMcAXKPhEYwqIaSkrY0iLSmydVWuzVV4Ug0Sps/s320/Positive.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH POOH!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FRIDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't sleep much last night, I was up and down sneezing and blowing my nose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My poor nose, I look like Rudolph.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No walk today, unless you count walking to the green house to water and collect the ripe fruit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No work today either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I'll spend the day sewing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At some point I really do have to do something with all of those tomatoes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel a batch of relish may happen, but not today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wonder what the weekend will bring?</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-34844512260119920852024-02-11T09:52:00.002+13:002024-02-11T09:52:36.321+13:00Chookshed stitcher's challenge progress report. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Deanna pulled #2 for this month which means I get to work on my EPP. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is where it was at the beginning of the month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdP2epur0_1fqZWULivKdqEb_86eppkPflW5oIFacCOFsprcmkMmAnI5A3oi6Nw57FB0aQZ3Oxx4KkflXVIWnIWYueksdKac1Rt6LQLhBnwyCygptAHOmAIJbAwlBHBECSZHZC942cRB04v-q9mcn1UeROWZVWgv1BpnkpXpbNLSJMcOFzDwJ915Pzh0/s2305/26%20January.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2305" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdP2epur0_1fqZWULivKdqEb_86eppkPflW5oIFacCOFsprcmkMmAnI5A3oi6Nw57FB0aQZ3Oxx4KkflXVIWnIWYueksdKac1Rt6LQLhBnwyCygptAHOmAIJbAwlBHBECSZHZC942cRB04v-q9mcn1UeROWZVWgv1BpnkpXpbNLSJMcOFzDwJ915Pzh0/s320/26%20January.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've made plenty of progress over the last week and a zoom session with Chooky was a great excuse to sit and sew some more. Toward the end of the session I got terribly excited as I thought I was adding the last flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly I was wrong.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdePgIjBDAPkEHHytpNEwpzYwBpgenBiW3kIWTAtDHN4xeppgQCLprXir4riH1lOzXnlANfZX6Dvl-Pm5WbO1La2aUcZLx3f5_QslZpoanDTh8vpfnwW3t4z4oEumC5E8MfjjybK8sXMutXskefkFg34DissYTP3fxHWmv3RCf-w_vyRABV1iBJj6ZBvc/s2040/After%20zoom%20Feb%2010th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdePgIjBDAPkEHHytpNEwpzYwBpgenBiW3kIWTAtDHN4xeppgQCLprXir4riH1lOzXnlANfZX6Dvl-Pm5WbO1La2aUcZLx3f5_QslZpoanDTh8vpfnwW3t4z4oEumC5E8MfjjybK8sXMutXskefkFg34DissYTP3fxHWmv3RCf-w_vyRABV1iBJj6ZBvc/s320/After%20zoom%20Feb%2010th.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One more to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the zoom ended I put it aside for a while and prepared some more red hexies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GO_EyCXK6aksCQG2KhPV_6jQ-VQH1NBlik6m7Vr1doeyetXHmhZWqIAXSd3dl8cdhBV20yaHPQDfbuPvMtcWIbNckPZNujCTm0CnGBf5i4ku_sOt95fvrt4W149pE-r8Ga3NR6NoGs2hEcbyOOLLWljNH5poE-H9eQZVOI1kLOJGC7IjrXam-OVVg-I/s3269/Reuse%20papers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3269" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GO_EyCXK6aksCQG2KhPV_6jQ-VQH1NBlik6m7Vr1doeyetXHmhZWqIAXSd3dl8cdhBV20yaHPQDfbuPvMtcWIbNckPZNujCTm0CnGBf5i4ku_sOt95fvrt4W149pE-r8Ga3NR6NoGs2hEcbyOOLLWljNH5poE-H9eQZVOI1kLOJGC7IjrXam-OVVg-I/s320/Reuse%20papers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also had a count and did some maths. I have plenty of red left to complete the quilt top, but not enough to make it any larger. But that's ok, it's a good lap size as it is or would even do as a cot cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later in the day I was able to lift my needle again. The inspector appeared</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjqDxW1pVDbRWLnQN3fNFFIoFb5YQyNVuxdkbDVs_bw5S7DFqbG2KpukvyueDYMq_EKTTMjH-NMf-P6a85-yUh6csm2EP26PXA6PVfwETlLBatv380ydPlyVliP-ZfLhfC87odvX2MkoQmduHkl_j1Q11fi2JV4J557h6j4MZg6v0UbEGD_g43c_bDQE/s3232/Contemplation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3232" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjqDxW1pVDbRWLnQN3fNFFIoFb5YQyNVuxdkbDVs_bw5S7DFqbG2KpukvyueDYMq_EKTTMjH-NMf-P6a85-yUh6csm2EP26PXA6PVfwETlLBatv380ydPlyVliP-ZfLhfC87odvX2MkoQmduHkl_j1Q11fi2JV4J557h6j4MZg6v0UbEGD_g43c_bDQE/s320/Contemplation.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And seized her moment when I put it down to go and make a cuppa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PPpXC34ccOS8A05GtTysjX7GFUA2yG_nW1WBR4z0_l1UGmT8E6xKUOzALe1Iv73Yq-oVq7fGvn9i5kL_Bb2xRU1Pa5FDQykINzs7VN32JaK_qcRgJM8CbkcLrYFMQ6-KaVigBYpO-suaaIM7L9ZMjDTQVLdGvzW0f7Jrk4Sx1SJbdhr-_HXrHL_u37U/s2760/Snoop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2760" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PPpXC34ccOS8A05GtTysjX7GFUA2yG_nW1WBR4z0_l1UGmT8E6xKUOzALe1Iv73Yq-oVq7fGvn9i5kL_Bb2xRU1Pa5FDQykINzs7VN32JaK_qcRgJM8CbkcLrYFMQ6-KaVigBYpO-suaaIM7L9ZMjDTQVLdGvzW0f7Jrk4Sx1SJbdhr-_HXrHL_u37U/s320/Snoop.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a quick inspection I was allowed to continue and here is where I left it at bedtime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSHJDzUeRpMgCs3hdMC0YNj00v80tJsNvzx5SP10kTUGLgLY338GqkRTM1AKEvHQHhAA36wTwa20OkZLTUJQNCtu_0SuO8Yqyyi_QMs8d12zKIoBZaxWuNud8u9dMXSZXFEtlCUx05RYci8FTiqcVsn9qJY4csb7R9862OzssJm8T-GIqXJTQWAtjdNg/s2010/Saturday%2010th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2010" data-original-width="1584" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSHJDzUeRpMgCs3hdMC0YNj00v80tJsNvzx5SP10kTUGLgLY338GqkRTM1AKEvHQHhAA36wTwa20OkZLTUJQNCtu_0SuO8Yqyyi_QMs8d12zKIoBZaxWuNud8u9dMXSZXFEtlCUx05RYci8FTiqcVsn9qJY4csb7R9862OzssJm8T-GIqXJTQWAtjdNg/s320/Saturday%2010th.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a few more red hexies required down the sides then I need to find a border fabric and decide how to attach it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That means I can start a new EPP project soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Exciting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But first I need to prepare myself, the house and Grandad for a day with Torstein and Charmaine. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-40138431750402863292024-02-07T13:05:00.000+13:002024-02-07T13:05:26.139+13:00New Scrappy Project and other news.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've had a small collection of Debbie Mumm scraps for a while, I acquired them in a larger bundle. Among them was this one rather wavy block. I unpicked it and tweaked things a little. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaUMwkRzYSD0FfRsv57g1sY_FEK20cBKFmiP4PSQ7ek_WcC9f3yUYXee2OTnXWELyF7e0GoRDwNcshQOwzyYeEAArsdLDt2nDOmJtDXVhkKYnHd4PP5vvzC8kKb1QvI6sAa2Obmq2sUUlpSWsj79G79dRE7CuagIDCXg473lE246OYjjxUL2KGb5iAcM/s2158/20240205_182833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2158" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaUMwkRzYSD0FfRsv57g1sY_FEK20cBKFmiP4PSQ7ek_WcC9f3yUYXee2OTnXWELyF7e0GoRDwNcshQOwzyYeEAArsdLDt2nDOmJtDXVhkKYnHd4PP5vvzC8kKb1QvI6sAa2Obmq2sUUlpSWsj79G79dRE7CuagIDCXg473lE246OYjjxUL2KGb5iAcM/s320/20240205_182833.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then added a border around it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNT0mDQqwtzJ_dX6sihIrU0roNU9NT0s7MhfKcxzlcpjJ_NR0mXTiS0Xu3Y7pmjy-NH1IQOj7WAnqTqz9yunL0Eav70lRj_DdZEOYQAclyKZCHKw2m-hPJ4YjoioaehXRKaLr5FoR64BMDXgeHHUwhIm9RyoSeTDrXki2GhaMk8niCe5-DHdtPjMWtEo/s1318/20240205_194030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1218" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNT0mDQqwtzJ_dX6sihIrU0roNU9NT0s7MhfKcxzlcpjJ_NR0mXTiS0Xu3Y7pmjy-NH1IQOj7WAnqTqz9yunL0Eav70lRj_DdZEOYQAclyKZCHKw2m-hPJ4YjoioaehXRKaLr5FoR64BMDXgeHHUwhIm9RyoSeTDrXki2GhaMk8niCe5-DHdtPjMWtEo/s320/20240205_194030.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next this wee image was precut and I turned it in to another churn dash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrlss_9TJv-GF1KXRVknXYEE5kcvxq59rjrcu9loB3ceZOylKCzbb94iXEUfOYDgV_c3m3KAgSHo2MTXz1Y4BNiGgN0oCQhhqK3uuMJfbPHZDpThhz5Xr2AL-Kj5OLP1_qS55TElRvOlMVaKluAASEvfhtQTfA3y5stqosofsVl5fI26fH5mL3kiNczs/s2080/20240205_182843.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrlss_9TJv-GF1KXRVknXYEE5kcvxq59rjrcu9loB3ceZOylKCzbb94iXEUfOYDgV_c3m3KAgSHo2MTXz1Y4BNiGgN0oCQhhqK3uuMJfbPHZDpThhz5Xr2AL-Kj5OLP1_qS55TElRvOlMVaKluAASEvfhtQTfA3y5stqosofsVl5fI26fH5mL3kiNczs/s320/20240205_182843.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I joined the two together with some cute wee four patches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92PE9o93wDak8OugYVgO6S2DCgMITUSvXS5J5g3oEcdoK32KdR8nr2hClgmrEC8c59MpK-bX0BSoe_An-Y1Sh7EGuOKDbzIZ6EhIeVqXLKsLeFox4AFoYS7IhfGfl20H_GIlDCj7WE694ui1UpEjkqWP9pCEUXojnGdi8ikmqgFds7BtxOmTXrn3fR1w/s2049/20240207_113246.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="2049" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92PE9o93wDak8OugYVgO6S2DCgMITUSvXS5J5g3oEcdoK32KdR8nr2hClgmrEC8c59MpK-bX0BSoe_An-Y1Sh7EGuOKDbzIZ6EhIeVqXLKsLeFox4AFoYS7IhfGfl20H_GIlDCj7WE694ui1UpEjkqWP9pCEUXojnGdi8ikmqgFds7BtxOmTXrn3fR1w/s320/20240207_113246.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two more pieces were cut from the remainder of a panel and they also became Churn dash blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqisIQd7zgCll-GT0tQ0TxMIN5wBIPvsebY69-xLU13DUx-QoOmRbb8FLawPy6Svj-fX5QYxpsYxT1YaQA1pV5Jg20EtWsuyQ1fqdjayYTwTIGmYjDP5glpRrgYsrYzDx47qq4b0gWm_p18OUM-cEhA046AY2ycUyNnad1AQmdHzyCrzTrVewSRLq2xBM/s1964/20240207_113254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="1964" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqisIQd7zgCll-GT0tQ0TxMIN5wBIPvsebY69-xLU13DUx-QoOmRbb8FLawPy6Svj-fX5QYxpsYxT1YaQA1pV5Jg20EtWsuyQ1fqdjayYTwTIGmYjDP5glpRrgYsrYzDx47qq4b0gWm_p18OUM-cEhA046AY2ycUyNnad1AQmdHzyCrzTrVewSRLq2xBM/s320/20240207_113254.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I managed to make them different sizes but that's ok, I can make them work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all of the pictures used from the scrap collection, but I still have quite a few fabric pieces to play with. Once I know what to do with them I'll continue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's not the only thing I've been busy with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblXT6f_AELO0RXT5bUl4_sUlADhOuHH81Nk8mI37uqojewT-VbVQlaNaaNSVqIFw-NXNQ8Xmj_NUUsWZtbwJVxUp289S_M4uiSrdg7ic55zIbbunxvOX1Tx6JtqQHKOdkyVg1ivMzqQsRedsJkHrArO-vmAlTE2WHWqEzHVdNCCjcD60jWfqtXWNwsX8/s2660/Boysenberry%20jam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2660" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblXT6f_AELO0RXT5bUl4_sUlADhOuHH81Nk8mI37uqojewT-VbVQlaNaaNSVqIFw-NXNQ8Xmj_NUUsWZtbwJVxUp289S_M4uiSrdg7ic55zIbbunxvOX1Tx6JtqQHKOdkyVg1ivMzqQsRedsJkHrArO-vmAlTE2WHWqEzHVdNCCjcD60jWfqtXWNwsX8/s320/Boysenberry%20jam.jpg" width="217" /></a></div>Boysenberry jam and Raspberry jam.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyIizonz1XgSEVf2d7oWiaYOxCyAdVaYQ0HGtDPPBiaAAoMK8Ez3czTe-XuCzEF-pSkZBfAbkNjN0uMDvL6Ue2EWhuvYxjoGMf4CXS0rex4iVEo2ChjqKI2VxDKu8eTVqDMhCh-RQ_wJ8Xdwz2iBuGTojSoRH58aunxNoCMqKMBsUIg3Dr32VWTBUG-I/s2545/Raspberry%20jam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2545" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyIizonz1XgSEVf2d7oWiaYOxCyAdVaYQ0HGtDPPBiaAAoMK8Ez3czTe-XuCzEF-pSkZBfAbkNjN0uMDvL6Ue2EWhuvYxjoGMf4CXS0rex4iVEo2ChjqKI2VxDKu8eTVqDMhCh-RQ_wJ8Xdwz2iBuGTojSoRH58aunxNoCMqKMBsUIg3Dr32VWTBUG-I/s320/Raspberry%20jam.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And lots of Rhubarb crumbles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmaUlCzFi0v5jGu0h2I-bMp6VQGgPL6c71awOR_kuRnq1pr9LmVC1Iw7cgHchmfotldYnwng6rGjoUUvVqrc4c6dZksggX6oRACZ1FMYGN6xcwZvYTyZUmNFqST2-QXJv1pWMAT3OY4ioyKumn1Q2TfoBFM2XYvReR35jC3xYh0YSlkf2BQ0eA6ISoQE/s2495/Rhubarb%20Crumbles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2495" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmaUlCzFi0v5jGu0h2I-bMp6VQGgPL6c71awOR_kuRnq1pr9LmVC1Iw7cgHchmfotldYnwng6rGjoUUvVqrc4c6dZksggX6oRACZ1FMYGN6xcwZvYTyZUmNFqST2-QXJv1pWMAT3OY4ioyKumn1Q2TfoBFM2XYvReR35jC3xYh0YSlkf2BQ0eA6ISoQE/s320/Rhubarb%20Crumbles.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also made lots of progress on this months Christmas ornament which feels really good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm hoping to make progress on my Chookshed number 2 project this afternoon and tomorrow before work so hopefully I'll have some EPP progress to show you very soon. </div></div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-62309170117773574342024-02-02T14:05:00.000+13:002024-02-02T14:05:55.587+13:00February Goals.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here we are planning for the second month of the year. My goals are pretty much the same as they were last month, they are listed right over there in my right side bar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up, the Chookshed Challenge. <a href="https://dreamworthyquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deanna</a> pulled #2 out of the hat this month which for me means I need to make some progress on my EPP.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvZW7DTfuaHG1Emnao5iPPEpFzxXGzPo7AH1sFuwYzBn7CMjleuDrek5lBmdhbbOPS1luvhxbH1Y0RemfaY3HphVmeITKL_-r8FTR6584YKX9Hy26-saf3MPLpZw3w7gVCNE9dbZ1OjeFi9Chp0Vkcpv2fWN722Ts628dtA-nq7rh4vymw3yK7tRyVFU/s2305/26%20January.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2305" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvZW7DTfuaHG1Emnao5iPPEpFzxXGzPo7AH1sFuwYzBn7CMjleuDrek5lBmdhbbOPS1luvhxbH1Y0RemfaY3HphVmeITKL_-r8FTR6584YKX9Hy26-saf3MPLpZw3w7gVCNE9dbZ1OjeFi9Chp0Vkcpv2fWN722Ts628dtA-nq7rh4vymw3yK7tRyVFU/s320/26%20January.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a start on that last night, it looks a little different to the above image and I am hoping to get it finished before the month is over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RSC this month is red, so there are two red Kiwi birds to be foundation paper pieced. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also on the agenda, a cross stitched Christmas ornament. Already started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I need to precut scraps for my club sewing day, already started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm confidant I can manage to get in 15 mins of some hand work every day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And my latest addition to the list, try a new recipe. I have a whole month to decide what to cook or bake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's to February. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-62287195980204735092024-01-31T12:27:00.001+13:002024-01-31T12:27:11.919+13:00January Round Up. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't usually set monthly goals or post a monthly round up, but I thought I might try it out this year and see how I go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look over to the right there you will see my monthly goals listed in the side bar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top of the list is the Chookshed Stitchers Challenge. (Listed in the left side bar).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm happy to say I surpassed my own expectations. I had said that I wanted to start the cutting for a project, planning to cut only the background fabrics. But as you see here, I also cut the coloured fabrics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqKZm6UrjpHUqMahGKX39C5kftpYK7DaVqIEW10o2YDRw9vPoDI2W47S6n-qDZ_O67cbk_aNnphbK5Iev-0ZiKtHeME-CuFm7tGuAIHzSwlM45uiDvWEd2qAc7Wh-eso9B0hyiMS3E2G9QY_FYqZhJEuPOKtfdsPHHUIy0e1rqDWDqEhvxjJN9C_QhTg/s2833/All%20cut%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2833" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqKZm6UrjpHUqMahGKX39C5kftpYK7DaVqIEW10o2YDRw9vPoDI2W47S6n-qDZ_O67cbk_aNnphbK5Iev-0ZiKtHeME-CuFm7tGuAIHzSwlM45uiDvWEd2qAc7Wh-eso9B0hyiMS3E2G9QY_FYqZhJEuPOKtfdsPHHUIy0e1rqDWDqEhvxjJN9C_QhTg/s320/All%20cut%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What can I say? I was on a roll and kept on cutting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have tweaked the Chookshed list as I no longer need a second round of cutting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next on my monthly goals list is to complete 2 x RSC blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose to use the <a href="https://kwiltkeyes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">FPP kiwi design by Louise,</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcN34zmfCGOabbOtTcDH8GSsMNapHQojljr9t6g43Pk2J9xFgX07O6PeWnJgt315HbBU6JiVpl39gwJ2zTq0H_fcBnyhuItk9R0IYtRgxb8_kJkCVOQFcKwGl7Q8FImV84vML_TINNvRT4vHpae8xB_SUeyRJ24oj0315GBneGXMMwI3yMivKu4z9TDYw/s3308/Jan%20Green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3308" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcN34zmfCGOabbOtTcDH8GSsMNapHQojljr9t6g43Pk2J9xFgX07O6PeWnJgt315HbBU6JiVpl39gwJ2zTq0H_fcBnyhuItk9R0IYtRgxb8_kJkCVOQFcKwGl7Q8FImV84vML_TINNvRT4vHpae8xB_SUeyRJ24oj0315GBneGXMMwI3yMivKu4z9TDYw/s320/Jan%20Green.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They still need their legs, but I figure I will wait until I have a few more made then add a whole bunch of legs all at once.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next on my list for the month is to complete at least one Christmas ornament.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy to say I not only completed the cross stitching, but I also converted it in to a fully finished object.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1al1vgCtc9bimSc2JOv2vvWhfnEcKpM_uv-nF4LdJvYBfsMBQFcQpJMFrWc9b3R5jsTZEPMjcPTf7e4cnbbah1Y1tlDeuGuULQiXSi7euBq1SiXeUzhx6MFeuSCzFpSjdpuxitF-Z-qOoSnJMqSQ-RN8B19atqm8M4XCeeecB3lHPlCbV596fP-JrrT0/s2855/Gnome%201FFO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2855" data-original-width="1354" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1al1vgCtc9bimSc2JOv2vvWhfnEcKpM_uv-nF4LdJvYBfsMBQFcQpJMFrWc9b3R5jsTZEPMjcPTf7e4cnbbah1Y1tlDeuGuULQiXSi7euBq1SiXeUzhx6MFeuSCzFpSjdpuxitF-Z-qOoSnJMqSQ-RN8B19atqm8M4XCeeecB3lHPlCbV596fP-JrrT0/s320/Gnome%201FFO.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I started on a second, secret ornament and shared a quick tease.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblMiTfiIU35ExUtv5FabrHTTcK5hPL2TkPkVllgkhg7Qn-QbQ8kG1qaimDrq74aTBqq1DkbFznzsUX5qd2tBj5HmClKZZ3Id8oY6E7znV-0X_XrxJ-knjbvrsRK3_rqG8sbgy17zRXDm_u7c2KIL3en6QvD7O1MiY3QME-v62WNMVnxgD5jHww4wj9RY/s3280/Secret%20Start.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblMiTfiIU35ExUtv5FabrHTTcK5hPL2TkPkVllgkhg7Qn-QbQ8kG1qaimDrq74aTBqq1DkbFznzsUX5qd2tBj5HmClKZZ3Id8oY6E7znV-0X_XrxJ-knjbvrsRK3_rqG8sbgy17zRXDm_u7c2KIL3en6QvD7O1MiY3QME-v62WNMVnxgD5jHww4wj9RY/s320/Secret%20Start.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cross stitch has progressed a lot further now and hopefully I should complete it this afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm very happy about that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also committed to working a minimum of 15 minutes per day on either Cross stitch, crochet or my EPP. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was one day when I did none of the above, but as most days I managed more than an hour of something I'm not going to worry about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I didn't often work on my EPP I did make a lot of progress during the Australia day zoom session with Chooky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XsOrhgwjQOs6Mmhz6n0z5qhv0VWMUSvU5aCEoCEMyIRpuEcurRxIVrXsISM4F3Paryr5jJAmGyp0ndNbBlWACWs4rN44sSRKVxspe0RnVLM3bwvia1wE2CgXQJIf_inWM09i0oze4o9nGj9y2CMRMKXTZxir-L5pvwfF7cuRy7BBvwSQSuoQpkzRxYQ/s2305/26%20January.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2305" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XsOrhgwjQOs6Mmhz6n0z5qhv0VWMUSvU5aCEoCEMyIRpuEcurRxIVrXsISM4F3Paryr5jJAmGyp0ndNbBlWACWs4rN44sSRKVxspe0RnVLM3bwvia1wE2CgXQJIf_inWM09i0oze4o9nGj9y2CMRMKXTZxir-L5pvwfF7cuRy7BBvwSQSuoQpkzRxYQ/s320/26%20January.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you remember, this project is something I rescued from a Facebook page. No pattern and no idea what the person who started it had in mind. I am becoming concerned that there may not be enough of that red to complete it as I have planned. I'll keep you posted on that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My crochet has also grown quite a bit, but sadly no updated picture, here is an older one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSP9BdS_d3SJ3lr1G7Q-ot8_XbWdHEifV-wm5PZZhywt-aKkIhIJ4kkeHzt99_AA5-oRCgohnGcvk7uUZbk98nUhXOrBB0q_L2jX1D36c6piALOWdYBVk0LhelRF05bUf3lAnJ_HuErqFkgaP3ibs36V8JxDt8C5McjsnT93OFOQO_SQx523wSJJA-kM/s3197/12.01.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3197" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSP9BdS_d3SJ3lr1G7Q-ot8_XbWdHEifV-wm5PZZhywt-aKkIhIJ4kkeHzt99_AA5-oRCgohnGcvk7uUZbk98nUhXOrBB0q_L2jX1D36c6piALOWdYBVk0LhelRF05bUf3lAnJ_HuErqFkgaP3ibs36V8JxDt8C5McjsnT93OFOQO_SQx523wSJJA-kM/s320/12.01.24.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really need to spread it out somewhere and see how big it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that is the end of my monthly goals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sharp eyed among you may have noticed that I had the applique fish as one of my goals, it sneaked in a few days ago and this morning I sorted out a bunch of pretty blue batik fabrics to use for the back grounds, then went off out for my walk. While I was walking I had another think about it and decided to removed the fish from the list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nice try Susan, but it's not happening. Maybe I'll collect the patterns and do something later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That does not complete my productivity for the month though. I also got busy using my grocery receipts as paper foundations and turned a pile of triangle off cuts in to some very lovely placemats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFPG2vCJgqbuDcViDkj_g43bXGjq7E3B15QRFApIBk3mp_pdp0R84u2S74r16Rr6J2sTFcpRSpSqTRF2qXbWNnatwmzlu-soQqlsWA4rIm0HvH3JrOew4-_gmkglNsK_3S7HqmEA9tL2-_mF-zhiKmLmSIIWo2Ef7NJqT_eq7pLIfrQFClWS_Vb2xGp4/s2205/20240128_100024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2205" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFPG2vCJgqbuDcViDkj_g43bXGjq7E3B15QRFApIBk3mp_pdp0R84u2S74r16Rr6J2sTFcpRSpSqTRF2qXbWNnatwmzlu-soQqlsWA4rIm0HvH3JrOew4-_gmkglNsK_3S7HqmEA9tL2-_mF-zhiKmLmSIIWo2Ef7NJqT_eq7pLIfrQFClWS_Vb2xGp4/s320/20240128_100024.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am delighted with how these turned out and will make more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also made a start on a kit that has been around for a while, taking it along to the local club sew in day and completing the top at home a couple of days later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Town Square, by Sweetwater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6Cjp8eDRlpip4oaddQ7UEtq28x-tPZD00nBrpBrkAihj-7aD3-6JdQ05RWj8qgn67oEHOt48A8L2RV2R1v9WELUWEZ1KAydupPYoD8_wrlmWl3AVj6mwV5lJnr2OYwzZrF4KYIrfU8rf7DwGDyWSCpsnH6qVwdteeijy0DXu-esKF3I80Xnol2rG_0k/s2010/Completed%20Top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2010" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6Cjp8eDRlpip4oaddQ7UEtq28x-tPZD00nBrpBrkAihj-7aD3-6JdQ05RWj8qgn67oEHOt48A8L2RV2R1v9WELUWEZ1KAydupPYoD8_wrlmWl3AVj6mwV5lJnr2OYwzZrF4KYIrfU8rf7DwGDyWSCpsnH6qVwdteeijy0DXu-esKF3I80Xnol2rG_0k/s320/Completed%20Top.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was quick and easy to put together and I thoroughly enjoyed it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now to figure out what I will take with me next month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These sew in days and hopefully weekends will become monthly. I have pushed for them since joining the club almost two years ago. So I really need to attend and support.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Away from my needle and thread I had a very busy month in the kitchen making many batches of pickled onions, relish, jam and marmalade as well as some of the usual baking. Tony and I have a great stash of goodies to keep us going over the colder months and I also took some to work for the residents to enjoy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">January was a good month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope February will be the same.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think my list of goals will remain pretty much the same for next month so I won't make a special post about them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you all had a great start to the year, keeping cool or warm and your climate dictates and that you took the time to settle with needle and thread. </div><br /> <p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-20359817238494114422024-01-28T19:03:00.002+13:002024-01-28T19:03:55.155+13:00A very busy weekend. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Phew, it's a relief to be sat down quietly at home. As the title says I've had a very busy weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Friday I joined Chooky and the ladies for a special extra long Australia day stitching zoom session. It was a great day. As it was not a public holiday here in NZ Tony was at work so I had to make my own cups of tea and lunch, but that's OK, I got to sew all day without interruptions. I worked on three different projects. I started by closing the bindings on my scrappy batik placemats. You've seen them before, but I didn't show you what I was using for batting. On Thursday when I went hunting for batting I came across a piece of fleece that was trimmed off one of my very early quilts, it's been lying about for years awaiting a purpose. It was just big enough for two mats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4BfrY8LBp16NigD13DJjZXt1RchAlbzmRZbIIN3C5iYbK0XvVY7X9MJRfU3zmDN1xLvh6R55sxC9LPCXlSGddlmMZXUZLly0WJ_lheXwbMCCt7u7qhbcu71olDXovEAEyLE3V_Oza0tA_BURstTAo8W7-IkiMS-TvRt47wnfRJ87yRzQwjt-rsT31aE/s3546/batting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3546" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4BfrY8LBp16NigD13DJjZXt1RchAlbzmRZbIIN3C5iYbK0XvVY7X9MJRfU3zmDN1xLvh6R55sxC9LPCXlSGddlmMZXUZLly0WJ_lheXwbMCCt7u7qhbcu71olDXovEAEyLE3V_Oza0tA_BURstTAo8W7-IkiMS-TvRt47wnfRJ87yRzQwjt-rsT31aE/s320/batting.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I went digging some more and found a much larger piece of white fleece, it was cut from the piece I used to back my Lucy Blue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjg6FYj_X1ieMO8h506pDyHd6Zrkg3JJu5kXfe_SaQDfOZuzGRrsXvIlF1zxBe4LmasNBUOjw5Z8D7OzxIMrAIeaKBD0o5Y0SyPAYXwP7_Pd1i27LZFIw9mfxu4ctU0zMJwCcOyM8_WufE0GKohYuiE51C7suSVIQhzy7b5X8bP-uslWD8PtLsD4zTqc/s2855/Fleece.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2855" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjg6FYj_X1ieMO8h506pDyHd6Zrkg3JJu5kXfe_SaQDfOZuzGRrsXvIlF1zxBe4LmasNBUOjw5Z8D7OzxIMrAIeaKBD0o5Y0SyPAYXwP7_Pd1i27LZFIw9mfxu4ctU0zMJwCcOyM8_WufE0GKohYuiE51C7suSVIQhzy7b5X8bP-uslWD8PtLsD4zTqc/s320/Fleece.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More than enough to layer the other four mats. Next, backing. I went diving in to the homespun drawer for that, I was sure I had something in just the right colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC6PscCBvEwNpuAOKdMr3Qo6KxD7OVj4jio_g7nP49DrMfzZ1tiAAz07pp4N2fn_kXAKqdWxwKrttlerJku03_ZBbliDIXgGzEV58ISriDcoUeYaZbcDgmln7m9MzXDhw8PoRP9xRKsr4NUFcE38mvto5_QqBjgMB36QfFAzNASLnTirrUF7mr-3b_FI/s2323/Backs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2323" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC6PscCBvEwNpuAOKdMr3Qo6KxD7OVj4jio_g7nP49DrMfzZ1tiAAz07pp4N2fn_kXAKqdWxwKrttlerJku03_ZBbliDIXgGzEV58ISriDcoUeYaZbcDgmln7m9MzXDhw8PoRP9xRKsr4NUFcE38mvto5_QqBjgMB36QfFAzNASLnTirrUF7mr-3b_FI/s320/Backs.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It ended up being two somethings as neither one was big enough. Two and four pieces again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once they were layered and pinned I did some simple stitch in the ditch around the scrappy panels and added the binding ready for Friday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1zxbd9Khu6kcCtIZwueNaueRsccoo4ukk9-vqGFbmAch4bZUxpGXnBj86q5APZloMNPNO5_lfk-EiPGOknRmoxHdfGknqlLaj1aGzABPzNRmatfHoDk1esBWKFvyrXUtPg75qLaO722_OvBrVz6RIJN33yuchp0tZMnVyEhRvBUogah0VovOZP_ocg8/s2866/20240128_095942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2866" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1zxbd9Khu6kcCtIZwueNaueRsccoo4ukk9-vqGFbmAch4bZUxpGXnBj86q5APZloMNPNO5_lfk-EiPGOknRmoxHdfGknqlLaj1aGzABPzNRmatfHoDk1esBWKFvyrXUtPg75qLaO722_OvBrVz6RIJN33yuchp0tZMnVyEhRvBUogah0VovOZP_ocg8/s320/20240128_095942.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The binding is another piece of batik, the whole piece had palm trees and a few clouds on, but sliced up for binding it just makes a pretty blue green edge to the place mats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR4UNNqw9rkw5n4A3iUopaZglhUk7suT_Fwsh27VpL5gGadgPPGotyINR2mgnyIpRpr3eVb8RaUqFdInFcbOzduoZvP_WI5jIT2eEvil7aaMR_eHEOZmnh87WlqMIjyJzfcY_U2a9JuHOTF9M-8E4kfVCPYOhvJJjPxvx6fQHkcobmN4wx295kaxxxUY/s2205/20240128_100024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2205" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR4UNNqw9rkw5n4A3iUopaZglhUk7suT_Fwsh27VpL5gGadgPPGotyINR2mgnyIpRpr3eVb8RaUqFdInFcbOzduoZvP_WI5jIT2eEvil7aaMR_eHEOZmnh87WlqMIjyJzfcY_U2a9JuHOTF9M-8E4kfVCPYOhvJJjPxvx6fQHkcobmN4wx295kaxxxUY/s320/20240128_100024.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love them. So happy with how these have come out. And truly scrappy as I had used left overs and odds and ends in all stages of their creation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was lovely to sit and chat while I closed the binding, a great job for a zoom sewing session.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I got on with some EPP. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last time you saw it I had eight flowers joined and had been playing with layout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-VuqB_eLoL_nAwAXmTm8w62uIdiOZWHO6BDzJfp3sYj1N6KdzH747KBD7B3WceHpR6eU2WEZ66F3GQ85EgyD3kuaSPItGqikBeWGl60bMwGbN9T26xr0USQTQdSz64FSmONZcFTLGwHkdFCnm45zsL654BQMlE9Sx16gxa0eemCb77tQc2XdXZTUHxA/s2536/Layout%20planning%20Jan%206th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2536" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-VuqB_eLoL_nAwAXmTm8w62uIdiOZWHO6BDzJfp3sYj1N6KdzH747KBD7B3WceHpR6eU2WEZ66F3GQ85EgyD3kuaSPItGqikBeWGl60bMwGbN9T26xr0USQTQdSz64FSmONZcFTLGwHkdFCnm45zsL654BQMlE9Sx16gxa0eemCb77tQc2XdXZTUHxA/s320/Layout%20planning%20Jan%206th.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a few hours with Chooky and the girls it now looks like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uRv0IUBOPTqxl-B6cDAnx9NqAKU35j2AB0BQ2Q0tdOnwSIy2PHCy8yaDRvEgXac0yEpRvMZn0I0rRLFfRYuUpQUx2EcdHkbEd7DjQtadgIBshnGNVLveRhmf49pqx5hBReegycJSv_oZQkVUs_jy-Ddg9ALDFC_oeqfmGOQr4ElRyrTP25B9yBdziPE/s2305/26%20January.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2305" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uRv0IUBOPTqxl-B6cDAnx9NqAKU35j2AB0BQ2Q0tdOnwSIy2PHCy8yaDRvEgXac0yEpRvMZn0I0rRLFfRYuUpQUx2EcdHkbEd7DjQtadgIBshnGNVLveRhmf49pqx5hBReegycJSv_oZQkVUs_jy-Ddg9ALDFC_oeqfmGOQr4ElRyrTP25B9yBdziPE/s320/26%20January.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was able to add eleven more flowers. Oh my goodness I was sooooo happy about that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also spent a little time with my crochet and got another round on to that. I really need to lay it out and see how big it is. It may be time to think about an edge treatment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That was Friday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you Chooky for another fabulously productive zooming day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday the local patchworkers and quilters club had a sewing day. I took along a kit I've had sitting around for about 5 years. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut all the fabrics and carefully labelled them last year and took them along to Barradine for Scrub Stitchin' in April, then didn't even look at it. I focused on the anchor quilt. But all that cutting was great it meant I was ready to sit and sew as soon as I arrived and set up on Saturday morning. It wasn't a long day, starting at 10am and finishing at 3 pm. But I did get all of the blocks sewn together and made a start on the sashing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKo429WXafi_JqkbCsgdSWze6dXPOzuSSqsdX87G8KPeqq98ucJab7QVhfYlCq-idc06POu1rXgKX6ZjO6A3TmLrl4aS4qDfYhFszv6EwCymHY-SmCebVzVEvsyYiMBiZ5Au415to2nUS8hUa8xfqmj01jwIYuoLaEqbcSwMXSeUzkMmZoCF8dzgtWms/s2222/Day%20Retreat%20progress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKo429WXafi_JqkbCsgdSWze6dXPOzuSSqsdX87G8KPeqq98ucJab7QVhfYlCq-idc06POu1rXgKX6ZjO6A3TmLrl4aS4qDfYhFszv6EwCymHY-SmCebVzVEvsyYiMBiZ5Au415to2nUS8hUa8xfqmj01jwIYuoLaEqbcSwMXSeUzkMmZoCF8dzgtWms/s320/Day%20Retreat%20progress.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to leave it there as we had guests coming for dinner and I had to make some salads and do a few chores once I got home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a great day though.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This morning son Joe and family arrived. We had some play time, some story book time and some lunch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE8mABQ1_zC9CoTusjQTzac1b0XWegHvw-gF7i_TOICbDPDo3boP8FvNJbcBFPa-ZK5TmdAUM_YVFNhSZdMu8wzNyoPq8vs8_r-HFe5p6IZHRa5Kq-SZo2Qe0bJtJow5XOMI7kvzJUJndEVOiF-gm0YjZr0QpyVwnkjUVLEEOpsTqa18M_FHJKU_YuQI/s1987/Jan%2028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE8mABQ1_zC9CoTusjQTzac1b0XWegHvw-gF7i_TOICbDPDo3boP8FvNJbcBFPa-ZK5TmdAUM_YVFNhSZdMu8wzNyoPq8vs8_r-HFe5p6IZHRa5Kq-SZo2Qe0bJtJow5XOMI7kvzJUJndEVOiF-gm0YjZr0QpyVwnkjUVLEEOpsTqa18M_FHJKU_YuQI/s320/Jan%2028.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Torstien read the fire engine book again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then he had a little pavlova with his chocolate sauce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYQkpOBMg_cj0uzyijuy8TJON3APuJm4hOJ9nL9d8lMhfXLp9FXhz56d6kwE4FiZ2wYTgitw44UTkfWM3vIv__EVWYSti67mcPo2xfPXdkUJBd7963tbohlgCu4jz0ebne-3M0rj3Z-6dMs9yZo9JklwX_tkmoizQlWFRfIUFxYo5eqabUDKzBwD_WGg/s1952/Chocolate%20sauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="1324" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYQkpOBMg_cj0uzyijuy8TJON3APuJm4hOJ9nL9d8lMhfXLp9FXhz56d6kwE4FiZ2wYTgitw44UTkfWM3vIv__EVWYSti67mcPo2xfPXdkUJBd7963tbohlgCu4jz0ebne-3M0rj3Z-6dMs9yZo9JklwX_tkmoizQlWFRfIUFxYo5eqabUDKzBwD_WGg/s320/Chocolate%20sauce.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grandad was supposed to be supervising that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He at it all up then ran off to the bathroom to wash his face.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSlnL3Xq8Rp1_A5vOTl_kQRGVUXIgb31XPj4khHRFS1uW4keKCrKyX9B92mAKx15K3p9IXvgPRtMwFVqC6TvTZkCXyvW_8kP_oCJAG7tG_ZhEAyXGAtEkGXu1bVzL6CcpCZ6_xGc2ytpJp-O9ShCViHwqUVBib71YYNpqn4hUpf9I7lqJ7ImwOR_-000/s1800/20240128_132653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="1800" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSlnL3Xq8Rp1_A5vOTl_kQRGVUXIgb31XPj4khHRFS1uW4keKCrKyX9B92mAKx15K3p9IXvgPRtMwFVqC6TvTZkCXyvW_8kP_oCJAG7tG_ZhEAyXGAtEkGXu1bVzL6CcpCZ6_xGc2ytpJp-O9ShCViHwqUVBib71YYNpqn4hUpf9I7lqJ7ImwOR_-000/s320/20240128_132653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After he had helped Grandad to load the dish basher we all went outside to play with the bubbles in the sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This afternoon, once Master Torstein and family had left I went in to my room and continued. I got all of the blocks put together with the sashing pieces and corner stones, then it was time for borders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern shows a very dark border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyo0mERQC1loRdshHtUTO36uDgKpzIA8G09HOAHBz1F-uTEhaa2JwOEZW-mrFYqxyypxQK4qyNZEfSD3YanK7vIR-QBvb_GGKUo5IyZz9LPqyEZqZFDM2rWsCPy-6hGM-nLePbX4t4fqIq-6-nTWyeenZic_TE11vLm5GDuUNMApoC3500C7XKaZUjGE/s2146/Pattern%20pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2146" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyo0mERQC1loRdshHtUTO36uDgKpzIA8G09HOAHBz1F-uTEhaa2JwOEZW-mrFYqxyypxQK4qyNZEfSD3YanK7vIR-QBvb_GGKUo5IyZz9LPqyEZqZFDM2rWsCPy-6hGM-nLePbX4t4fqIq-6-nTWyeenZic_TE11vLm5GDuUNMApoC3500C7XKaZUjGE/s320/Pattern%20pic.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The model image on the pack shows a medium border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnnNm2vxTbr3SmMcBNVXLrbGEf8KsrI_sz9_L4gE-cISoV6YVak49WSzJSIiiopv9hLaxwptbIdm7pjMDs8DoK0yZSE4AW8L8VtOgtYkMZHSmNr_5vVyXwJSoIVDwUxp0rVjbKx-8vt-Sb5m82ojH5dcIM3zx0Ux6JuF5JVtduuWv6R07WZALilTi6rE/s2825/Pattern%20model.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2825" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnnNm2vxTbr3SmMcBNVXLrbGEf8KsrI_sz9_L4gE-cISoV6YVak49WSzJSIiiopv9hLaxwptbIdm7pjMDs8DoK0yZSE4AW8L8VtOgtYkMZHSmNr_5vVyXwJSoIVDwUxp0rVjbKx-8vt-Sb5m82ojH5dcIM3zx0Ux6JuF5JVtduuWv6R07WZALilTi6rE/s320/Pattern%20model.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kit provides a creamy white border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGlzPIqfHHXNAEPBYcvGMe6qkNKQ_t5RA1mf0mEaRJnc9ptQiFmmPYypVHkVHTOBSyFhajveeJrh2R3aC5g6H2XeMnfN4QNSH0lZNSFLTo5SM3HHcdMjPvdxcRSkGN-dDzXRHI_Nfz_2HLrSXCbUVK-kyslcRi0yt_OOnRF3k7ITNadivDQKLf1JmTqI/s2560/Just%20cream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGlzPIqfHHXNAEPBYcvGMe6qkNKQ_t5RA1mf0mEaRJnc9ptQiFmmPYypVHkVHTOBSyFhajveeJrh2R3aC5g6H2XeMnfN4QNSH0lZNSFLTo5SM3HHcdMjPvdxcRSkGN-dDzXRHI_Nfz_2HLrSXCbUVK-kyslcRi0yt_OOnRF3k7ITNadivDQKLf1JmTqI/s320/Just%20cream.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmmm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I quick dig in the stash revealed a black from the same fabric collection. Maybe a little thin border between the blocks and the creamy border?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoygZXHGBz-Yxnt0cUHkGPDVusLfiSmtbGB6ygm-1f7AmD9Bm9j17R7IImYMVznvZLeWUufuLyfTNPKoKYQ_Uk07Uxfgr5No6KxGE-P5B_f5rrvhXG-Xve0gir42ZqxUjfW27QV4wMHsv-LXLmdX16Em-eoT0h7fLkXcZBm_W-aofv-9Y_DlHrTm9j0sA/s2032/My%20way.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2032" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoygZXHGBz-Yxnt0cUHkGPDVusLfiSmtbGB6ygm-1f7AmD9Bm9j17R7IImYMVznvZLeWUufuLyfTNPKoKYQ_Uk07Uxfgr5No6KxGE-P5B_f5rrvhXG-Xve0gir42ZqxUjfW27QV4wMHsv-LXLmdX16Em-eoT0h7fLkXcZBm_W-aofv-9Y_DlHrTm9j0sA/s320/My%20way.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep! That will do for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On it went. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHK_cse2_hZZppz_mFZNjhuxS8bB_rIPni1r7q7VAlFWAh-Qd13AyZD3uIl55vZOzdEdJYNkYnIo8NPJUjDCfbEF0yaPounQBb6xv8wMRcjW3ZnSnntCZmNWcNuluts2GR9B1peQNmna7eoQBHmqyakURhHDTy6k4T4cUL5t-RKPo_ArrbsbtpiGRnCwY/s1986/28%20Jan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1986" data-original-width="1454" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHK_cse2_hZZppz_mFZNjhuxS8bB_rIPni1r7q7VAlFWAh-Qd13AyZD3uIl55vZOzdEdJYNkYnIo8NPJUjDCfbEF0yaPounQBb6xv8wMRcjW3ZnSnntCZmNWcNuluts2GR9B1peQNmna7eoQBHmqyakURhHDTy6k4T4cUL5t-RKPo_ArrbsbtpiGRnCwY/s320/28%20Jan.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I stopped. I will add the cream border but not today, it was time to sit down and have a rest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to Saturday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were eleven of us at the sewing day. We set up in an old school house that is now mostly used by the local arts society. There were lots of different projects but I didn't get pictures of them all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNv8cxG51KltgVksZ7yv1V1bQdQC2TNaL3zW8ZjH98jj00iP3UPiCXsHfB2XMMTHzW7mtmM8OK8QjDAmpqlKaPLaBssLdAkmDnau5GuYNZRSOqHSlWOLZ-lu0ue7H01IsMKcQKoAB-C8uUVDVu2_kn6GJWNdNpAprzo1RfsHRfAvQMbWklEqpeQ6SuGL4/s1800/two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="1800" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNv8cxG51KltgVksZ7yv1V1bQdQC2TNaL3zW8ZjH98jj00iP3UPiCXsHfB2XMMTHzW7mtmM8OK8QjDAmpqlKaPLaBssLdAkmDnau5GuYNZRSOqHSlWOLZ-lu0ue7H01IsMKcQKoAB-C8uUVDVu2_kn6GJWNdNpAprzo1RfsHRfAvQMbWklEqpeQ6SuGL4/s320/two.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did ask Marieke if I could have a picture of hers though. It is a huge Quilt as you go scrapper. Big enough to fit a queen size spare bed. The front had been made from crumbs and other small pieces, with a beautiful blue for the sashing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSczGDTLU23UztiHE_f2ujAoHzvDUDrc_u0OJAjcw0CLFYwskFwnCnbXiMHRliLmevDDVzc_G6eqqkzF8ojdhvCXlPNQFiuX9Vb6PMsqVf_TNX5s6IaoCUwHwPhMYYD0lPieiZzo0HL4umEYeGt8jJDkblfXfhld1ti6yPrVZm_pG14PSApOaVLOcWNZs/s2742/QAYG%20Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSczGDTLU23UztiHE_f2ujAoHzvDUDrc_u0OJAjcw0CLFYwskFwnCnbXiMHRliLmevDDVzc_G6eqqkzF8ojdhvCXlPNQFiuX9Vb6PMsqVf_TNX5s6IaoCUwHwPhMYYD0lPieiZzo0HL4umEYeGt8jJDkblfXfhld1ti6yPrVZm_pG14PSApOaVLOcWNZs/s320/QAYG%20Front.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back is also scraps, but a little more organised and has white sashing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lNugYbA503ttjdER1ErROklGrrTMww18oMv0qPVKKEtZlS2z5QvEeD5rAH8n9KAS2Eq-IBnyWEuzT8N9TMKw7h950tFQJgo1dJerrxP8KdKtrYMaSw1IluBr4MV3nfKf2u3FCsg-pXpYsZjgcJKAxBhkcRSFQLRIZyfvQac5LxFwToU0qsMpEn-ybe8/s3663/QAYG%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3663" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lNugYbA503ttjdER1ErROklGrrTMww18oMv0qPVKKEtZlS2z5QvEeD5rAH8n9KAS2Eq-IBnyWEuzT8N9TMKw7h950tFQJgo1dJerrxP8KdKtrYMaSw1IluBr4MV3nfKf2u3FCsg-pXpYsZjgcJKAxBhkcRSFQLRIZyfvQac5LxFwToU0qsMpEn-ybe8/s320/QAYG%20back.jpg" width="157" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marieke was hand sewing the white sashing closed on the back. She plans to bind it using the same blue that she used for the front.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a beautiful quilt and very striking way to use up lots of little scraps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmmmm.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loulee wants one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That was my wonderful but very busy weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope yours was good too.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-35674919601905502242024-01-18T13:43:00.001+13:002024-01-18T13:43:58.617+13:00Life beyond the kitchen....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's that time of year when a girl has to spend a lot of time in the kitchen dealing with the bounty from the garden. I bought some oranges and made yet another batch of marmalade. I took some to work for the residents and there was a flurry of messages this morning telling me how much the residents enjoyed it. Hmm, there may be requests for more. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdDyS1KHhWU5Rrh7rvNAqG_SPql9g6i83prOIJLtTI9O61f1vLWRHxUdrNhADhGGPVZvmMm6WMzXAOet_2ew9tnuETGy7uN5b6Rm7-kLppycJDoJhnfXpKQ341yoLCbtMrATZmJb4jt1Uv2ytABfAvSX36cCR12JcMGmFIN4kwNqntKzkQNGXs0uRv5Y/s787/Marmalade%20and%20Rhubarb%20Cake.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdDyS1KHhWU5Rrh7rvNAqG_SPql9g6i83prOIJLtTI9O61f1vLWRHxUdrNhADhGGPVZvmMm6WMzXAOet_2ew9tnuETGy7uN5b6Rm7-kLppycJDoJhnfXpKQ341yoLCbtMrATZmJb4jt1Uv2ytABfAvSX36cCR12JcMGmFIN4kwNqntKzkQNGXs0uRv5Y/s320/Marmalade%20and%20Rhubarb%20Cake.jpeg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One thing there was definitely a request for more of is rhubarb cake. When I pointed out all the rhubarb in the garden Tony requested that I make one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So of course I obliged.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I don't just spend time in the kitchen though, </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">As you know I've been playing with my batik scraps and my grocery receipts. I started off by producing some multi coloured strips, <a href="https://loulee1.blogspot.com/2024/01/normal-service-resumed.html" target="_blank">you can see those in this post.</a> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I mentioned that they might become placemats. Then a lightbulb came on and I separated out the left overs from the seaswept quilt and focused on them.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AqSY3nv7s-AKBGm8ZMbzFm3LpIQJyzkOdaoSTVKm1YxmHckUdrvuAgN5jy9xgDagLfM-_q-njqKi3dvzB6VeyUZtO2rAnOmRG53skvXYP1-dfkGB6whVPjqMdr7-24GLYhuVSvjIZreIC_YQ1cnl0DpNgkqyIih4nvse8s6thgiUWaGYr3Ps3NBrKiE/s2870/20240118_121033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2870" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AqSY3nv7s-AKBGm8ZMbzFm3LpIQJyzkOdaoSTVKm1YxmHckUdrvuAgN5jy9xgDagLfM-_q-njqKi3dvzB6VeyUZtO2rAnOmRG53skvXYP1-dfkGB6whVPjqMdr7-24GLYhuVSvjIZreIC_YQ1cnl0DpNgkqyIih4nvse8s6thgiUWaGYr3Ps3NBrKiE/s320/20240118_121033.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I pulled a few larger pieces out of the stash for sashing strips and borders, today I started to put things together.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p6d3XXf4TTMrklepauGHs-gZ1gtM0Ju_L0clXatk4W-R0yvWwSnPyh8j3HgFkmeKCRayb3C8yrX1X-guedRgNnP9PZUQCiCDimJ8atDybfROW_ZIh2-dk31fkyne6StRzINmNXIN3JduvABzfz21SV1ELTYWp5G5F09WMyZIbGuXYCVBu6LXXvhcry0/s2424/20240118_121123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="2424" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p6d3XXf4TTMrklepauGHs-gZ1gtM0Ju_L0clXatk4W-R0yvWwSnPyh8j3HgFkmeKCRayb3C8yrX1X-guedRgNnP9PZUQCiCDimJ8atDybfROW_ZIh2-dk31fkyne6StRzINmNXIN3JduvABzfz21SV1ELTYWp5G5F09WMyZIbGuXYCVBu6LXXvhcry0/s320/20240118_121123.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I love them, such beautiful colours.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizl0Q8HuxLhWS_iz4LvzA8pbOJfkQjtyK99kO3nxD2WZCJvNE4Jji4GewObEySIfCqgrRZDQudVGRUx-57oLp5JYsoEzyv0ACUoKjCvtXu51YRwut17b3OCHsmXas2N0ll9h1BIEfXGj2j7dS6UN3rJNcXuh4hcTF6P8nvEufvRCSBTVHpukAniu8kjEA/s2319/20240118_121133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="2319" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizl0Q8HuxLhWS_iz4LvzA8pbOJfkQjtyK99kO3nxD2WZCJvNE4Jji4GewObEySIfCqgrRZDQudVGRUx-57oLp5JYsoEzyv0ACUoKjCvtXu51YRwut17b3OCHsmXas2N0ll9h1BIEfXGj2j7dS6UN3rJNcXuh4hcTF6P8nvEufvRCSBTVHpukAniu8kjEA/s320/20240118_121133.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I have just enough of the blue and green triangles left to make two more the same. Fingers crossed the fabric I have selected to use as binding is large enough.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I have also been busy with my hand sewing and have completed the first of my Christmas ornaments. </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6GN8Y8GdlXD8A2G8ICUgAVsXwa3-ijcFVheqqzKoeNgNR5dCF_-9G9r_FaAIMruAO-HZSqaYMfig7jLI9ajbDD7LR3zWrIOlRB3qu6mP9tNJK2hMBGUfQ_lhS0cMza5MSG_I4HKr0R_zIN3r8z9LO0hXcctBVKuZaokko8vXvHAMGQvw5fITweU1ZsM/s2855/Gnome%201FFO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2855" data-original-width="1354" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6GN8Y8GdlXD8A2G8ICUgAVsXwa3-ijcFVheqqzKoeNgNR5dCF_-9G9r_FaAIMruAO-HZSqaYMfig7jLI9ajbDD7LR3zWrIOlRB3qu6mP9tNJK2hMBGUfQ_lhS0cMza5MSG_I4HKr0R_zIN3r8z9LO0hXcctBVKuZaokko8vXvHAMGQvw5fITweU1ZsM/s320/Gnome%201FFO.jpg" width="152" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Then made a start on the secret ornament.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OXY4fGNs7og8D1JH1SKAUUJhkLR2ZobHfUIJum_a16zop4dYi8TTnuA6RWHA836PkvLS_6UKquNwGyHBpsN_wL276uBCTC0SqL4UsY760n3bZ3m-WDB5a_IrqQapG4CxNHgi6-9xtpIaVh-85Gw2G6FRlmjCP1NCEnxNUnwmDzuXCyQ5hDZAJWoPdCs/s3280/Secret%20Start.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OXY4fGNs7og8D1JH1SKAUUJhkLR2ZobHfUIJum_a16zop4dYi8TTnuA6RWHA836PkvLS_6UKquNwGyHBpsN_wL276uBCTC0SqL4UsY760n3bZ3m-WDB5a_IrqQapG4CxNHgi6-9xtpIaVh-85Gw2G6FRlmjCP1NCEnxNUnwmDzuXCyQ5hDZAJWoPdCs/s320/Secret%20Start.jpg" width="176" /></a></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I might show another progress shot of this one, or maybe I won't.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I've also been getting in some time on my crochet.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">My 15 minutes that I promised to spend on my EPP has been spent on cross stitch or crochet.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">But at least I have been creative.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Is it OK to change my commitment for the month? LOL</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">*</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">As I go out of the laundry door and walk to the washing line or the veg gardens I pass by a long thin garden that we have planted with some low shrubs. I have put lily bulbs in too and have been excitedly waiting for them to flower. This one popped up and made sixteen buds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLjRmoXQAEpwvRYevvi5dFfW8Xe27xZjfG4VEOXVPF9bEU4gpqAMCrTY9odqJS-mnbzqcgF7OiBpm8J7a9m4gD3m9mvFczjvfhnbloYln9IdJ8MES0qaw9UaCA-C1qInDRVkERrLsbgHqOzZo_OHTiERQttIxhkTbPRNm_0mH7EVTK3nc1qUs35vk5ks/s3327/Fifteen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3327" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLjRmoXQAEpwvRYevvi5dFfW8Xe27xZjfG4VEOXVPF9bEU4gpqAMCrTY9odqJS-mnbzqcgF7OiBpm8J7a9m4gD3m9mvFczjvfhnbloYln9IdJ8MES0qaw9UaCA-C1qInDRVkERrLsbgHqOzZo_OHTiERQttIxhkTbPRNm_0mH7EVTK3nc1qUs35vk5ks/s320/Fifteen.jpg" width="173" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">So beautiful with a lovely scent.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">My mother in law was thinning out in her garden and gave me some of her thinning.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BBqckQC6mr9b9HYQwoyl5q0Nicvac2RHknprr_ue5ikiWH_-tzXyUy4MCsEUKk69CMER5sIaC4O0Gn3eLF2jnJ_6EWoIFnojbmRRTt2_I3PvY4q5tbIUV1zzgdzDhRMHgIVZtRvMZiT_Qdb27xnQqf9CkPwZ5peo1JobiHtZABS1gNRadElHEbBG9_Q/s3481/20240118_123521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3481" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BBqckQC6mr9b9HYQwoyl5q0Nicvac2RHknprr_ue5ikiWH_-tzXyUy4MCsEUKk69CMER5sIaC4O0Gn3eLF2jnJ_6EWoIFnojbmRRTt2_I3PvY4q5tbIUV1zzgdzDhRMHgIVZtRvMZiT_Qdb27xnQqf9CkPwZ5peo1JobiHtZABS1gNRadElHEbBG9_Q/s320/20240118_123521.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not such a strong stem and only one bud per stem, but another beautiful perfumed flower. There are about six of these. I'm sure as they settle in to my garden they will become stronger and produce more flowers. Mothers look stunning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">*</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I have to work this weekend, but hopefully between chores and shifts I will have time to play with needle and thread. I hope you have time to play too. </span></span></div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-7796435463047418182024-01-15T14:04:00.001+13:002024-01-15T14:04:58.849+13:00Chookshed challenge mid month check in. <p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Number six on my list for the Chookshed Challenge was to start cutting fabrics for my Wind Swept project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think we could say that I over achieved.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWGDvt70nClWT4vVl0i85lOfmqyadc5IevQxKUOyeUQvPmBy277PNaUsNUahqtL0JHlbaI7iCKMjWr8rKUk9cfHv6rmIFgJBBu98ndcUsYtp53B1xCdrxvCuXerzohHJfGnb3c0j9XGC2WoAOTf75AzO9TNcFaU8An2eImyd3XRLBcIEfpALoy4TXw2c/s2459/First%20batch%20cut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2459" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWGDvt70nClWT4vVl0i85lOfmqyadc5IevQxKUOyeUQvPmBy277PNaUsNUahqtL0JHlbaI7iCKMjWr8rKUk9cfHv6rmIFgJBBu98ndcUsYtp53B1xCdrxvCuXerzohHJfGnb3c0j9XGC2WoAOTf75AzO9TNcFaU8An2eImyd3XRLBcIEfpALoy4TXw2c/s320/First%20batch%20cut.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not only did I cut all of the back ground fabrics, I also pulled out these beautiful batik bundles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-bLNrRAMvTBp3TKT5J5iW5TEztlxgJxrztkqkwxiIZBPiUUMfewbV31eCGv8CSkESk2QyI5trf5xsrkGe-cqLjpW5BGMRXOP4wDdyO9e-KTOtpZH0CJAOd7yZd_8976n6rKyZTcoMhnNdCUMD5ETiNkOKt4i3-7FW3d4NoY7001KGsyh6W1ylUnwb-8/s2896/Left%20overs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-bLNrRAMvTBp3TKT5J5iW5TEztlxgJxrztkqkwxiIZBPiUUMfewbV31eCGv8CSkESk2QyI5trf5xsrkGe-cqLjpW5BGMRXOP4wDdyO9e-KTOtpZH0CJAOd7yZd_8976n6rKyZTcoMhnNdCUMD5ETiNkOKt4i3-7FW3d4NoY7001KGsyh6W1ylUnwb-8/s320/Left%20overs.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And cut them up too for the leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFOODv8c9VGggsPRv92IXG3bL-1OjpGYyUVgJwfv9KpTEn9B5PIH0d53y4P7Ni1JJOGCsvIvkFSVRJKJhhqN7U5dAM_mQYYjPj_rKNaeKTQocHIwM0AFjazFAauDk3inUBHCZeZJnfWMFDbBO5l54jyBDHD7db_UOp27Shbogg7Rgn0jWAFfE7IuT44Q/s2833/All%20cut%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2833" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFOODv8c9VGggsPRv92IXG3bL-1OjpGYyUVgJwfv9KpTEn9B5PIH0d53y4P7Ni1JJOGCsvIvkFSVRJKJhhqN7U5dAM_mQYYjPj_rKNaeKTQocHIwM0AFjazFAauDk3inUBHCZeZJnfWMFDbBO5l54jyBDHD7db_UOp27Shbogg7Rgn0jWAFfE7IuT44Q/s320/All%20cut%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So now all the fabrics are cut. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmm, I have cutting for this project on my list twice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may need to tweak it a little.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know many others are doing a great job on their #6 projects too.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a look at the <a href="https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/58d6775a61d64e1296f38af36b4550ac" target="_blank">linky party that Deanna has created.</a> </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-84213309062370587502024-01-14T16:04:00.009+13:002024-01-15T09:21:50.952+13:00Normal service resumed.....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a very busy week in the kitchen I was delighted to get back in to my room on Saturday. It was lovely to potter in there. Belle was not so happy, she just couldn't decide where to sit, trying out some very unusual seats and generally getting in the way while I tried to play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPQYz02XAjB60Zhg7y_tMkr2jdJOYzq0YAsqIWaR2W9aEUUallHvNeSPkzwOrHhutsN68Qb12GpAQ5ujXnp0VJl_fMteJ1J1f7s7rvgFV5eYXfH9shcIWq8IY54drAN9qGmEQ2l_hswiZjqMBLbRsgvEAh49rDO3CxiPI3g6OiuXRXNw4t5PiI4iHVOs/s3067/Madam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3067" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPQYz02XAjB60Zhg7y_tMkr2jdJOYzq0YAsqIWaR2W9aEUUallHvNeSPkzwOrHhutsN68Qb12GpAQ5ujXnp0VJl_fMteJ1J1f7s7rvgFV5eYXfH9shcIWq8IY54drAN9qGmEQ2l_hswiZjqMBLbRsgvEAh49rDO3CxiPI3g6OiuXRXNw4t5PiI4iHVOs/s320/Madam.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still managed complete my RSC challenge for the month and now have two happy little kiwi blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just need to add some embroidered eyes and legs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3atWNTBRXRULDFSy4J4X56zxN3aHvtiSrcOMNj6XgnfOmKfG8bku8yb2vI7xYgYbgBsUdEJvpC7sbPpdqESSNGheUtecqvamD3qFNarJCMQ8Jjkm5zCaVFg3iCyOuksnR6WsHDrbVq5wnCWVzx2T0vNrv-W_HaN7TsEjRKXz5JVBEyCanZhDMYlgkj-Y/s3308/Jan%20Green.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3308" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3atWNTBRXRULDFSy4J4X56zxN3aHvtiSrcOMNj6XgnfOmKfG8bku8yb2vI7xYgYbgBsUdEJvpC7sbPpdqESSNGheUtecqvamD3qFNarJCMQ8Jjkm5zCaVFg3iCyOuksnR6WsHDrbVq5wnCWVzx2T0vNrv-W_HaN7TsEjRKXz5JVBEyCanZhDMYlgkj-Y/s320/Jan%20Green.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are foundation paper pieced and were designed by the lovely and very generous <a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/11183370556388892962" target="_blank">Louise. </a>She showed them off one day while zooming with <a href="https://chookyblue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chooky</a>, of course we all fell in love with the design. I'm fairly sure I'm not the only one making Kiwis this year. <a href="https://kwiltkeyes.blogspot.com/2024/01/mom-dad-what-are-you-doing-in-november.html" target="_blank">Louise has put the pattern on her blog</a> if you missed out on the zoom share. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So with that commitment completed and lots of day left I went in search of another project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been collecting supermarket receipts for a while now, with a plan in mind for them. Yesterday was their day and I began to cover them with batik scraps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6XHtwqKu6TcpQPkA3zZUn7fNDweoJY28iiDyFZ5Rck7SgnMgpAC2x9PSUNnfaRzWVW32wX6GMzlc8MWGXf4GeCDvF8HhZXI4j8qifn17WLBy9HrP5oZ_ZQQS6JAHMrq1uzASswzggC3tr8zUF4_fNXDT98YaE0FaGmBhkpmCP80aqXh214NNFRNXM4o/s3303/QA%20Sleep.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3303" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6XHtwqKu6TcpQPkA3zZUn7fNDweoJY28iiDyFZ5Rck7SgnMgpAC2x9PSUNnfaRzWVW32wX6GMzlc8MWGXf4GeCDvF8HhZXI4j8qifn17WLBy9HrP5oZ_ZQQS6JAHMrq1uzASswzggC3tr8zUF4_fNXDT98YaE0FaGmBhkpmCP80aqXh214NNFRNXM4o/s320/QA%20Sleep.jpg" width="174" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Belle had gone round a few more times and eventually settled on the corner of my cutting table using my blocks as a cushion and a bag as a pillow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBz4wgkpIDy-_PUvkbeX5g5py7QEGIOQG_kEHpUYnlRw982zipInV1YVL_gLRMkabiFQcYhEPZkfRquzRXnbs3aQn7Sq-81SK7RWEZnKQ7x7jcWTljn7iaCgCmXXxaAqy5JmaGLPNdSsHAKIVtOMBm0cCHj0CJT0ajcISHo2SSXpsAlnU-WgcDqXsIp_w/s3138/Asleep.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3138" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBz4wgkpIDy-_PUvkbeX5g5py7QEGIOQG_kEHpUYnlRw982zipInV1YVL_gLRMkabiFQcYhEPZkfRquzRXnbs3aQn7Sq-81SK7RWEZnKQ7x7jcWTljn7iaCgCmXXxaAqy5JmaGLPNdSsHAKIVtOMBm0cCHj0CJT0ajcISHo2SSXpsAlnU-WgcDqXsIp_w/s320/Asleep.jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the paw over the nose. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(No, I don't know why there was a bag of half inch hexie papers in the batik box, but after finding them a plan began to formulate, I'll keep you posted if it comes to fruition).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, back to the reason for pulling out the batik scraps.</div></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmD8C3O2sWPBGcQLalRvNAr9nOiM0aaRN9YGO_RDvj4MHlhstR258pNgk09Cr4VrrZ7YQMMMroij1vNLy0Z2wkfzxc_DrjFXS70VSgRAgXL3PGlMTm_dfo9c0XawZ-UMJsbMrSG8Caab8VMH78mVwT-cgJh8nCLTpoSU_tw8myLw4eiQ-zYgvoYhesab4/s2550/A%20start.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1397" data-original-width="2550" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmD8C3O2sWPBGcQLalRvNAr9nOiM0aaRN9YGO_RDvj4MHlhstR258pNgk09Cr4VrrZ7YQMMMroij1vNLy0Z2wkfzxc_DrjFXS70VSgRAgXL3PGlMTm_dfo9c0XawZ-UMJsbMrSG8Caab8VMH78mVwT-cgJh8nCLTpoSU_tw8myLw4eiQ-zYgvoYhesab4/s320/A%20start.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">I got nine strips made yesterday and have covered a few more this morning before the grand children arrived. I'm not entirely sure what I will do with them. </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Maybe some placemats? </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Maybe a lap quilt? </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Maybe the completed blocks will sit in a box for a while? </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">What ever, right now I am enjoying the process and using the papers as a great foundation. Keep an eye open for more of these.</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">*</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Back to work tomorrow but I will still have plenty of sewing time.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-89501383216099193972024-01-12T14:16:00.003+13:002024-01-12T14:32:11.444+13:00It's been a busy week. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was to be my short week at work. I was rostered to work only Wednesday and Thursday. I left a message for my boss last week, asking if I could have a break please as I was tired after all the extra shifts. The lovely lady granted my wish. Yippee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I planned to tidy up my sewing room, then sew, sew and sew some more. But as I mentioned in my last post, my father in law turned up with all of those onions. There was just over 10 kilograms of pickling onions. I worked on them in batches. Each day this week I've spent an hour topping, tailing and peeling onions then leaving them in salt overnight. The next day I would bottle them up and start topping and tailing the next batch. My fingers were tingling each day from the onion juice. On top of all of that I've made two batches of cucumber relish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAAkoNX8uUtCsjB33dTHuj80kYtmH8096Oq_dm6mTMYrkurr0Li3hDFTSLH2UT-SQFYVP1H1b-TcTcxhYUJDvhwf6Ibw4iJysy-YMV8rsTaUMSUWUi7rMJen051BKY7ttqXvSLJBpTGdOyXn4kARVDZik9uU9AJU2g6hyphenhyphen3cEiqg1z_bkuE8ENrsAjeSM/s1800/21%20Jan%20onions%20and%20marm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="1800" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAAkoNX8uUtCsjB33dTHuj80kYtmH8096Oq_dm6mTMYrkurr0Li3hDFTSLH2UT-SQFYVP1H1b-TcTcxhYUJDvhwf6Ibw4iJysy-YMV8rsTaUMSUWUi7rMJen051BKY7ttqXvSLJBpTGdOyXn4kARVDZik9uU9AJU2g6hyphenhyphen3cEiqg1z_bkuE8ENrsAjeSM/s320/21%20Jan%20onions%20and%20marm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And more marmalade. What you see here is about half of my weeks preserving work. After spending most of each morning in the kitchen and completing my other chores I was ready to sit and relax once I had eaten some lunch each day. Sewing took a back seat but I did squeeze in some sewing time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I completed the cross stitch on my Christmas gnome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4c6TLySSLgLQMLpyvFUVerbO7rINDlaT7VqVM4zjFIPheMPBy_3M4BdbY5moaYrhkJOem4FSgh0LghjrDiJMQU31dB6ktzR_JeyJpLGWvMpeL57kvV9KBKOrysVuG9JE4FVy_6sZfgirV_IiUZ_w8m9yxxo8LY9Qxoxe_qqXeljmNZpek-shXStHtUp8/s3067/First%20Gnome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3067" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4c6TLySSLgLQMLpyvFUVerbO7rINDlaT7VqVM4zjFIPheMPBy_3M4BdbY5moaYrhkJOem4FSgh0LghjrDiJMQU31dB6ktzR_JeyJpLGWvMpeL57kvV9KBKOrysVuG9JE4FVy_6sZfgirV_IiUZ_w8m9yxxo8LY9Qxoxe_qqXeljmNZpek-shXStHtUp8/s320/First%20Gnome.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I plan to add his back stitch today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also added a few more rounds to my crochet blanket. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdvoTaJ4nWxzWRwEXhrAQc2mBiTiTJvlHus8PEq494yGFS2k2jifyOiJg0XXUpePvdoq9ckuLnFF8GJWbq8I1Jy0rB2yrS54LUTE3UiaLPCkEQdt2v9wKNJinWcjnlEkNZ2qq7CYG_F1FXHxrTWSrvvx2vnhmjS7fB7OfjH965Y0BxJAiTTKNq8fD8NI/s3197/12.01.24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3197" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdvoTaJ4nWxzWRwEXhrAQc2mBiTiTJvlHus8PEq494yGFS2k2jifyOiJg0XXUpePvdoq9ckuLnFF8GJWbq8I1Jy0rB2yrS54LUTE3UiaLPCkEQdt2v9wKNJinWcjnlEkNZ2qq7CYG_F1FXHxrTWSrvvx2vnhmjS7fB7OfjH965Y0BxJAiTTKNq8fD8NI/s320/12.01.24.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may not have done all of the sewing I planned to do this week but I got in more than my 15 minutes each day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The onions, cucumbers and mandarins are all used up now, hopefully I can sew all weekend. I have the back ground fabric for my RSC kiwis all sorted out and want them completed before I go off to work on Monday afternoon. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-15435552243477044932024-01-08T16:00:00.003+13:002024-01-08T16:39:52.224+13:00Plans change....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well today was going to be all about making my RSC kiwis blocks. Then life and my father in law got in the way. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First I had to have a bit of a tidy up in my wee room and that turned into a major tidy up and sort out session. Not what I had planned but it needed to happen. Just as I was winding up and getting that finished and started to allow myself to start thinking about fabrics for back grounds and where they might be stashed....... Father in law turned up with not one, but two big buckets of onions for pickling please.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmm, sideways picture, sorry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRtjyMDPwmpjgl5mDVFTT0k0KCnL2E3BwyqYzY7L8N-ZavYhrYPe77cDR1f9_leXVKwUAcY-Jliv0tZrLAMwZQ0CkL2HQhlN0tWuSKLc9YGMU7dJkZ9qfxzcDoL2pf5yk40HCceCR1FJBjxFWp9mDXPumADLG2pBxmESU6k5GG9WZ1px1wKKI3_iOW28/s1232/Lots%20of%20onions.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="1232" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRtjyMDPwmpjgl5mDVFTT0k0KCnL2E3BwyqYzY7L8N-ZavYhrYPe77cDR1f9_leXVKwUAcY-Jliv0tZrLAMwZQ0CkL2HQhlN0tWuSKLc9YGMU7dJkZ9qfxzcDoL2pf5yk40HCceCR1FJBjxFWp9mDXPumADLG2pBxmESU6k5GG9WZ1px1wKKI3_iOW28/s320/Lots%20of%20onions.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have no idea how many onions were in the buckets, we tipped them in to this basket and I started sorting. All the red onions were taken to the kitchen and dropped in to a sink filled with very hot water for washing and peeling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqjCwtVt5-TLW3D7EXk8YmLVcS2jEgalBCaFO1yguB-8BuLs6T-3K3rLJzayMSSF4zmWBjpPlcqyTQA3PDofhgPNBia3iBs1bxf6YAxY_IZmJ7Cp_sboZJ_yb7gHstNriQDAvrLLVx9mMb83nd5dPfHe2O72Yv7RTQH8u20sMLZYEONUChCNY_wr4H3c/s2772/3Kg%20red%20picklers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2772" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqjCwtVt5-TLW3D7EXk8YmLVcS2jEgalBCaFO1yguB-8BuLs6T-3K3rLJzayMSSF4zmWBjpPlcqyTQA3PDofhgPNBia3iBs1bxf6YAxY_IZmJ7Cp_sboZJ_yb7gHstNriQDAvrLLVx9mMb83nd5dPfHe2O72Yv7RTQH8u20sMLZYEONUChCNY_wr4H3c/s320/3Kg%20red%20picklers.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are 3 kilograms of red pickling onions, they are now all cleaned up and sat in salt. They will stay that way overnight and tomorrow I will bottle them before cleaning up the white onions and leaving them in salt overnight. LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope I have enough jars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure I have mentioned previously that I have made batches of cucumber relish and looking at my plant I'll be making another batch very soon. Though father in law did take one away with him earlier as his plant is not doing so good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's not all savoury preserves, someone gave me a bag of mandarins, we've eaten a few but I thought I would try my hand at marmalade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzz6C_7QvcFTh8nOLGswR78_ei4Of2PJvBa7CeES41pnBqIB6rqER7PwLpBjumQarf0HeQOXM7qgOAT8b5syIfTLm3Z-Mb4qmUEQU89pcfti9Hwt02dRA2B2SfjVMxeoensocAPRNdB4IAPGnUd7Xll_DGYMH1iBhVM1L1Zv7r4jUDPG8cufJrSpNa2W4/s3583/Mandarin%20Marmalade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3583" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzz6C_7QvcFTh8nOLGswR78_ei4Of2PJvBa7CeES41pnBqIB6rqER7PwLpBjumQarf0HeQOXM7qgOAT8b5syIfTLm3Z-Mb4qmUEQU89pcfti9Hwt02dRA2B2SfjVMxeoensocAPRNdB4IAPGnUd7Xll_DGYMH1iBhVM1L1Zv7r4jUDPG8cufJrSpNa2W4/s320/Mandarin%20Marmalade.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yum. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I might make more of that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's not all been kitchen and yard work. Tony and I had a couple of days out. Hmm, no pics sorry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And though I didn't get huge amounts done I have been getting in at least 15 mins a day on either my EPP, my cross stitch or my crochet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8wQKk3rXIdyON0hg70rI6Py96uiBIFu-HFkAIPpFZRTO79YamX61wVARJx4Uz5dRQHwN4847DthIJ7IfjO19q7-YxvSYnav2pwnmLcFoOSJpxV01cDCu95U2HCwVWXXob87EBZ7av3MtcYVdxahvctChmf6KexeMZ1UshNVYw0CCYWx3IG1AofJRkdA/s2536/Layout%20planning%20Jan%206th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2536" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8wQKk3rXIdyON0hg70rI6Py96uiBIFu-HFkAIPpFZRTO79YamX61wVARJx4Uz5dRQHwN4847DthIJ7IfjO19q7-YxvSYnav2pwnmLcFoOSJpxV01cDCu95U2HCwVWXXob87EBZ7av3MtcYVdxahvctChmf6KexeMZ1UshNVYw0CCYWx3IG1AofJRkdA/s320/Layout%20planning%20Jan%206th.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had my EPP blocks all pinned up on the wall quilt so I could get an idea of how I want to join everything together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This looks like a good layout and I even have spare flower blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly I missed out on the Sunday zoom session, though I did briefly attend the previous one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's been my week. Full on busy and it looks like life will continue in the same way for a few days until I get through with onions, cucumbers and mandarins.</div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-43109949189217536172024-01-03T16:51:00.002+13:002024-01-03T16:51:28.468+13:00Cross stitch progress. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started this cross stitch piece after I had completed my Santa last year. My records show I made the first stitch on 1st October 2023. I have a few progress shots then things slowed as I wound up to make ornaments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pulled him out again on New Years Eve. This is how he looked when I started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrGchuew-C7i_4cpqCSsOZLyHC9daJGdlJXb1YoYcCzMdvCG-AVW-ncPyIagD7oo2j36YBb0x2otUkU9T5WaCRqNQdmQ-mL2TKdAhR-fPz2JUmSjaeDaJybrDvIOSxgCo32So3npGt-A0bWh3SXeOC8LhdaqhNzTS6DiLmn_Aa-GBJkENhHkbaN-EdeA/s1856/31st%20Dec.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrGchuew-C7i_4cpqCSsOZLyHC9daJGdlJXb1YoYcCzMdvCG-AVW-ncPyIagD7oo2j36YBb0x2otUkU9T5WaCRqNQdmQ-mL2TKdAhR-fPz2JUmSjaeDaJybrDvIOSxgCo32So3npGt-A0bWh3SXeOC8LhdaqhNzTS6DiLmn_Aa-GBJkENhHkbaN-EdeA/s320/31st%20Dec.jpg" width="310" /></a>t</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that eye watching me. It's like I have company while I stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made quite a bit of progress while I counted down the hours to midnight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ilJXlfZqCfKQVPhY6R0h215yKJ_PHVILdIV-mj80Ok8p8R6jQq19P0qAi4wuNO2CwyS5Xk5okpBMyRMwj6pMrS1aNRHuSBg7bcl4GMEVldSmctpf2nVshUW4VpcSFqoPoh5dLeNn2_rO20w_jq3UWHZioXNqk2XAMwRj_oy7THK5NdkX6VfbN7iaVf4/s1868/1st%20Jan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1868" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ilJXlfZqCfKQVPhY6R0h215yKJ_PHVILdIV-mj80Ok8p8R6jQq19P0qAi4wuNO2CwyS5Xk5okpBMyRMwj6pMrS1aNRHuSBg7bcl4GMEVldSmctpf2nVshUW4VpcSFqoPoh5dLeNn2_rO20w_jq3UWHZioXNqk2XAMwRj_oy7THK5NdkX6VfbN7iaVf4/s320/1st%20Jan.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have made a little more progress since then.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9edYNyZnBaPEPELA1UY65fcHM7_wLQjc0IFFvTQHFJQ3EyBGrGO-qmekBIA9yPxMdBGvldHr-uKGOxtuFur8zZeajS9VdAkJPBvHj4bx4rYwB6Bi5tih-XDkgNL_t5t6VfO-fBbbywivEK60_aCyLNTyM7XxEWdbh1PxPaIfNdCQSQ_VMpDifrlTCL90/s1800/2%20Jan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="1800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9edYNyZnBaPEPELA1UY65fcHM7_wLQjc0IFFvTQHFJQ3EyBGrGO-qmekBIA9yPxMdBGvldHr-uKGOxtuFur8zZeajS9VdAkJPBvHj4bx4rYwB6Bi5tih-XDkgNL_t5t6VfO-fBbbywivEK60_aCyLNTyM7XxEWdbh1PxPaIfNdCQSQ_VMpDifrlTCL90/s320/2%20Jan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And plan to spend some time with him today once I have spent a little time with my EPP. I have papers and fabric ready to glue baste, that should fill more than my 15 minutes for today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This afternoon I made a start on my Chookshed challenge, I spent two hours cutting the first batch of back ground fabrics for wind swept, then my back started to complain, I'll do more soon as I have only done about half of the back ground fabrics. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVOBbEI4_QzvNqugO6LEqhxuXykpZG7VMiI6OugHKZ0b05_COR8g5xnprtTPlcuefWK-SJkC0GdTe6fgs4Wtv0ZXri4Lnz3M261oLmhNztj-T4YgmWam2BDSboZPMN3xiwZwJO4JnWGM3WCfi4stnw3YXpLxybaxBYtKu1baB3ZFrUNUSpY9B7Hb3MSU/s2459/First%20batch%20cut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2459" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVOBbEI4_QzvNqugO6LEqhxuXykpZG7VMiI6OugHKZ0b05_COR8g5xnprtTPlcuefWK-SJkC0GdTe6fgs4Wtv0ZXri4Lnz3M261oLmhNztj-T4YgmWam2BDSboZPMN3xiwZwJO4JnWGM3WCfi4stnw3YXpLxybaxBYtKu1baB3ZFrUNUSpY9B7Hb3MSU/s320/First%20batch%20cut.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before leaving my happy room I sorted out the requirements for my ornaments this month. Maybe I should work on one of those before I work on the watching cat and that will get another of my commitments for the month done a little sooner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's my news, now I'm off to sew. </div><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265401614148192566.post-76310897479616264662024-01-02T10:19:00.005+13:002024-01-02T12:04:23.112+13:00January Goals.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"> I think this year I may give the monthly goals thing a try. I'm not sure how that will go, but I won't know if I don't try.<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"> My first goal will be the Chookshed challenge.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Deana has drawn the first number, it's number 6.<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I had a quick look at my list and found that I was to spend some time this month cutting fabrics for a new start.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIYSE9l4LkKMfCymaktPaaXLsB3PqWAYAhLLNd3uDP4mk4Hzxc41Xt0owBAimHaS26Lp4VUh-pt73CcaqOP3eUIopcimW2asq4dHlx7lNZHPlKDuBDPXSxk_We1NUFfciiAbnFdgRquCzeYUuHkUl5coRfEbyDaJVK53b4JAg6Wr7-I3SqoRAw7W1F4E/s3088/Pattern%20front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIYSE9l4LkKMfCymaktPaaXLsB3PqWAYAhLLNd3uDP4mk4Hzxc41Xt0owBAimHaS26Lp4VUh-pt73CcaqOP3eUIopcimW2asq4dHlx7lNZHPlKDuBDPXSxk_We1NUFfciiAbnFdgRquCzeYUuHkUl5coRfEbyDaJVK53b4JAg6Wr7-I3SqoRAw7W1F4E/s320/Pattern%20front.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You may recognise this pattern,</span></span></span></span><a href="https://loulee1.blogspot.com/2021/12/this-that-and-next-thing.html" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"> I have completed it once before back in 2021</span></span></span></span></a><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"> and gifted it to my daughter in law. I plan to do it again in beautiful Autumnal colours. </span></span></span></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hnlnKi0Bej5tcTZ2nFU_hC_gRJ5QWCSiA1fBEtbLzbul5BA3lPIp3UreZUdV0tGABh2__-I8WsyCBMlfwUBmP_hAXvWo6huJYDdJ6PBUU0lHjNyt4AC5qcDBEzBw8WhVaycEOGVOikrgtxF5sB1ICbtW4jbow3GO73J2Ur93cgWq1YmGaymxHjrkjRU/s3673/Bundle%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="3673" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hnlnKi0Bej5tcTZ2nFU_hC_gRJ5QWCSiA1fBEtbLzbul5BA3lPIp3UreZUdV0tGABh2__-I8WsyCBMlfwUBmP_hAXvWo6huJYDdJ6PBUU0lHjNyt4AC5qcDBEzBw8WhVaycEOGVOikrgtxF5sB1ICbtW4jbow3GO73J2Ur93cgWq1YmGaymxHjrkjRU/s320/Bundle%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The hope is that it will look like swirling autumn leaves.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglneoKi9wCzealATwsLEq9H57NFP_g7UFUpjC7RghKwlwwmkXoDv52UcG0rYJpofUctoVFYyB5qB9YGYrnerS6shgh_vBT3U9HjNexgmp3n8IWh0sdiiijzkVxPiTqUfOZfkM_DaYCzG8NgqYTKQqCQfnoFLOlv9oJ_3X6Q6BGBpXD3qGMngbXkewmvmQ/s2217/Bundle%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglneoKi9wCzealATwsLEq9H57NFP_g7UFUpjC7RghKwlwwmkXoDv52UcG0rYJpofUctoVFYyB5qB9YGYrnerS6shgh_vBT3U9HjNexgmp3n8IWh0sdiiijzkVxPiTqUfOZfkM_DaYCzG8NgqYTKQqCQfnoFLOlv9oJ_3X6Q6BGBpXD3qGMngbXkewmvmQ/s320/Bundle%201.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Instead of sea swept it will be wind swept. </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The first part of the cutting instructions is for the back ground fabric so </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I'll try to get the back ground cutting completed by the end of the month. </span></span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I might even begin cutting the pretty batiks I'll see where else the month takes me.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">*</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">In other news I have quietly told myself that I'll be doing the 15 mins a day challenge this year. I might use that to focus on my EPP. So far I have a 100% record. LOL</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I like the idea of the RSC Kiwi birds. I see that this months colour is greens. I have a few of those. LOL</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">*</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">So my January goals are....</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">1) Cut fabric for Wind swept.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">2) Work 15 mins a day on my EPP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">3) And create two green kiwi.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">4) Stitch at least one Christmas ornament. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Wish me luck. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><br /><p></p>louleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.com13