Thanks Grandma!

I love it when the postman comes and brings us more than just bills! And yesterday two great big boxes arrived for us from Grandma and Grandpa in Mackay full of Christmas presents and a whole heap of bits and pieces that I have left at home for the past ten years (Mum and Dad are in the process of de-culling - so in two years they can travel Australia in there caravan and spend our inheritance LOL)

Anyway - One of the presents in there was this gorgeous 'Eye Spy' quilt. It is actually part of Amelia's birthday present so she was allowed to have it now! Needless to say that Amelia has carried it everywhere today - slept under it, played on it and kept me amused with all of the things that one can find.

They are not the best photos, bit they will have to do for the time being. It is raining and overcast today and Amelia is in long sleeved shirts and long pants and it only managed to reach 15 degrees today (and here I was whining about it being 39 degrees only three days ago!)

In Thrifty Heaven

During our Holidays in Queensland I managed to get a little op shopping in and I think that I cleaned them out of there patterns. Just check out these goodies.

I also picked up a few books, I love the Henny Penny one, it has pictures threw it in place of words. And of course I could not resist this material smurf book!

I think that I am now on an opshopping ban - DH has told me that I need to start making somethings with everything that I have collected - my little cupboard is overflowing!

Feeling HOT! HOT! HOT!

Oh the heat is getting to me! Now I know that it was less than a year ago that I was living in Darwin, But give me humidity anyday! This inland Australian Dry Heat is knocking both Amelia and I around - Not to mention the flies! Man they are a pest and I am seriously thinking of walking around with a full body net on (That would be a sight let me tell you)

Anyway - enough about that - I am in the process of making a few Christmas presents and a few other things at the moment... Here is a sneak peak of something I am working on for Amelia - All will be revealed by the 30th of November. Oh and I am not a pyromaniac (I promise!)

EB Doll Quilt Swap!

While on holidays I participated in the EB Quilting Girls first Doll Quilt swap. Amelia received an little square quilt featuring pinwheels and backed with dog fabric from Bec - Thanks Bec she loves it and with the little extra piece that you sent I think that I might make her a new pram liner.

I made a little quilt for a Dog and Horse loving girl over in WA. I almost had to make another as Amelia loved it so much - but I am thinking that I will embroider a dog onto another piece and turn it into a library bag for her. I made it on Mum's old faithful Bernina (which I hope that she never gets rid off) It may be heavy and noicey - but she has NEVER had a problem with and and sews when she wants to sew something - what more could a girl want really!

We are Home

Well Amelia and I are back after our trip to QLD. I did not get as much done as I would have liked as we were both sickies while away! We did not even get to swim in the ocean (A little sad really!)

While away I managed to sew Amelia a little 'Twirly Skirt' from the tutorial of the very talented House on Hill Road

I love the material in this - the photo was actually taken on CanTeen day and I made the skirt so Amelia had something to wear to a Soccer presentation night with Grandpa (I can remember going to these occasions as a child and wearing red - so I could not resist, and ofcourse Grandpa was thrilled to show off his little girl!) It is actually a very easy pattern and so easy to read! I whipped this little number up in about an hour after cutting it out!

A Holiday Update

Sorry that this little blog has been a little quiet of late. Amelia and I are currently on holidays in Sunny Mackay (LOL - I type this as it is starting to rain!)

I am not getting very much crafting done at the moment - with moving and being sickies it just is not working! So a few photos to keep you all entertained unti I am back in the world of Blogland!

Our New Home

Amelia Turns 2

A raggady edge throw and dog softie for our new nephew
Some Jumping Castle Fun

On the plane...

Grandma Turns 50!

Smile for the Camera - a family snap!

Melbourne Military Officers Ball 2007

We are back from the ball. We had a great time and even had a dance (cant go to a ball without having a bit of a boogie) But I think that highlight of the night was catching up with friends that we had not seen for about four years and not to mention the Chocolate Fondue Fountain, YUMMY! There are a few photos on our Camera that I will upload when I get a chance - but here are a few of the professional ones of Tim and I. Oh and I ended up finding a pair of vintage earrings that I added to the front of the dress.

http://www.photoeventz.com.au/mmob2007/webimages/index.html?show=20070901_can_0106.html

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