QUICK TRIP TO SYDNEY

Early on Monday morning, I put my daughter on a coach at 3.30a.m. to go on a trip to Central Australia. I continued on down the Highway myself and caught the 6.10a.m. flight from Avalon to Sydney to visit my Aunt.

It just so happens, that she lives just 10 minutes away from the Craft Depot at Pennant Hills, so that was the only request I had when she asked me what I would like to do whilst I was visiting her.

Oh, there was something else, and that was

to have lunch with my Kindred Spirit, Rachel.

So, on Tuesday morning, we headed off to the

craft depot, and yes, I came out a bit poorer. I

bought all of these beautiful fabrics and the

pattern for the cup cake pincushion. I could

have really gone mad and bought lots more, but

no, I didn't.

Then, it was off to lunch with Rachel, her hubby Adam and one of their daughters Kiara. We enjoyed a lovely lunch together, and it turns out, that Rachel's uncle used to lunch with my uncle. How amazing is that.

One thing I did decide whilst I was in Sydney, is that I am glad that I don't have to live the life of hussle and bussle. Country life if definately the way to go, but it is nice to visit the big smoke from time to time, just to make you appreciate what we have around us.

A BUSY DAY

This morning my hubby arrived home with

the mail, and amongst it was my copy of

Country Threads, Vol. 11 No 2.

Exciting because this one has a profile in

it, and lots of pictures of my work.

Here are some of them.

After a lovely browse of the magazine, I set about

making this little bag, which I have called Ada's

Bag. I have named it after my Nanna, who name

was Eileen Ruby Ada, but known as Ada.

It is for a class at McMahons in Colac and the

pattern will be available after the class has been

completed.

FATHER'S DAY IN GEELONG

Today, for Father's Day we took a road trip

to Geelong and had lunch on the Waterfront.

It was delightful, lovely food, great company

of the kids, and delightful view.

Before we sat in for lunch, and whilst we

were waiting for two of the kids to arrive,

we took a stroll along Western Beach.

It was the first time that I had actually

taken the time to check out what was

on offer along the watefront.

I was aware that these delightful carvings

were there for all to enjoy, but had never

realised how many of them there were.

I have only photographed some of them, and

they certainly are a work of art.

If you have not been to Geelong and checked

them out, you should do so some time.

Next visit I am going to have a walk along

Eastern Beach.

Why is it, that when things are at our back

door we don't take too much notice.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND BY THE WAY I'M COMING BACK AS A CAT!

This is our cat "Pusscat". For some reason the

last week, he has been pushing my display

of teapots aside and sleeping on top of the

cupboard. I think it is a cats life, and if I have

a choice I think I might come back as a cat.

He has certainly made himself at home hasn't he.

Spring is my favourite time of the year.

These are my winter roses out in flower.

Any my azalea called "Little Girl". A friend gave

it to me when I had my last daughter because she

was a little girl at birth -- only 1.606 kg.

And the blossom trees out and about at this

time of the year are beautiful.

These are my little petticote daffodils that

just keep coming up every year. I love them.

And I love daffodils full stop, so I have lots

of them in my garden.

CAFE CONNOISSEUR TOTE

This the latest pattern that I have released.

The outside pockets are done using the fun

technique of fabric weaving. This technique

gives the fabric a whole new look, and it is

fun to do and can be use for so many different

projects.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT IRREWILLIPE

This Friday Night I am looking forward to
going out to Irrewillipe and spending the
night with the craft group that meet out
there. They have invited me out to do
my Friday Night Quilt with them, and they
always have lots of fun on these nights.
Next May, when they have their Cuppa For
Cancer morning tea there should be lots of
these quilts on display, and they will all look
different. I made mine using the Bistro range of
fabrics, because I had to have a piece of everything and this was a way of using them all in one project.

BUSY TIMES

The weekend was very busy with our

eldest having his 21st on. Lots of fun,

laughter and family from all over

N.S.W coming down to the cold

western district to help Toby

celebrate.

Now we are up to Wednesday, and

I have got myself back to some fabric,

the sewing machine and getting the

brain out of the kitchen and into

some designing again.

This is a sneak preview of a quilt

I am putting together for a beginners

class at McMahons in Colac.

Keep your eyes posted for the end

result. The pattern will be available after the class has been taught.