This and that

 Finally, a bit of stitching to share. Before I went away I finished off the Christmas box, a pattern by Lynette Anderson. I was given the kit as a gift by Fiona and had completed the stitchery ages ago. As always it is the putting together that slows me down. It isn't perfect but looks ok.

Last Wednesday night Anita shared her finished Owl and Hare Hollow quilt. It looks fantastic.

A little while ago we headed to the coast for the church camp. Didn't take any photos but here are a few of the beach.

Finally, a catch up of the boys and family in Perth. Janelle and Richard were able to visit them after their cruise to Perth and took a few photos. The others are school awards and activities. 

It was Canberra day yesterday and this little family celebrated with a walk in the warm weather.

Srirching retreat

 It was so special to head away last week to a stitching retreat in Daylesford. Fiona and I flew in on Monday and then headed to Daylesford in our hire car. The house was amazing and just perfect for stitching. It sleeps 10 though we had only 7 and it was so well set up. On Wednesday the weather fined up and Fiona and I headed to Ballan to visit Millrose Cottage. It was extra lovely to catch up with Judy Newman who was teaching there that day.

We also visited Chrissies's lovely shop. It was lovely to catch up with her too.

Here are a few pictures of the retreat house and some of  us out for lunch on Saturday.

We then flew home on Sunday evening! 

I worked on this Lynette Anderson stitchery and also did some knitting. Below are a few goodies that I bought while I was away.

Lovely work

 Last Wednesday, the afternoon girls finally met again. It was so nice to chat and stitch and eat and drink tea too! We were amazed and inspired to see all the wonderful projects that Jayne has finished during lockdown!! I am sure I have this pattern in my stash and should really make one. It is a block keeper designed by Anni Downs.

This little Christmas tree skirt is a delight too.

Jayne has done a gorgeous job on this kit from Lynette Anderson. 

This folder cover is another lovely Anni Downs design.

Jayne has also stitched this gorgeous picture too!

Beth has been busy too stitching this cute owl and crocheting a lovely bird decoration.

What have I done? I did put borders on the house quilt. 

I have been trying to use up some old stitcheries. This is a bag using my last Love and Hugs stitchery.

My biggest achievement has been stitching all these hexagons together. I have loved sewing them. Now to work out the borders.

Lovely work

 We are now in lockdown here in Canberra too. We have been so lucky here really, so we must try and do our best to stay home and stop that dreaded virus! So lots of time and just need to find a little motivation to get going on my many projects. We just managed to have our stitching catchups on Wednesday. Roni has been so busy. Last week she had made these delightful Christmas cushions.

This week she had finished this beautiful box designed by Lynette Anderson. Roni chose to put hers onto a steamer which looks fantastic (and was a little easier than making the zippered box).

Beth has been busy stitching these lovely Christmas pictures too.

In the evening, Barbara brought in her beautiful finished quilt for her eldest grandson. What a lucky boy!

I just love the label and the matching cushion.

What have I been doing. A few weeks ago we celebrated a dear friend's birthday and were giving her some spending money so I thought she needed this little purse.

I am hooked on stitching these little cuties from Tiny Treasures by Kathy Schmitz. I am planning on making a hexi quilt.

And finally, here is the cardigan that was partly knitted about 30 years ago. The Handmade mag is dated 1991! I was worried the fudged sleeves wouldn't fit. It is a bit on the short side but hope I can get away with it.