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.

Fresh air

 We went for a walk on Saturday to celebrate a friend's birthday. We headed to Tidbinbilla and enjoyed a lovely day out. I, being very unfit, didn't make it to the top but did walk part of the way enjoying a chat along the way. 

And here is the birthday boy and cake. The two of us that didn't make it to the top still got some delicious cake.

A few finishes

 Lovely to show you my finished, The Santa, the tree, the turkey and me BOM by Anni Downs. It was such a fun project to stitch and I am pleased that I continued with it to the end instead of letting it be a top only!! It is hand stitched, machine pieced and hand quilted.

Roni printed out this lovely label for me!!!

I also recently crocheted this scarf to go with my quilted jacket. I have so many scarves but didn't have one in the right colour!

The Wednesday night ladies have been busy. Lynne has made these amazing zippered pouches!

Margaret had a new quilt to share with us in gorgeous French general fabrics. It is so beautiful.

The little grandies were here yesterday afternoon and they had a lovely time together....mostly! Here is the miss reading to Jack.

Progress

 I have been working on all sorts of projects lately. I am still quilting my The Santa, the Tree BOM slowly. I have completed my 25 little advent bags which is good as there were so many to sew!! Here are the last three.

These stitcheries were completed last year from the Love and Hugs Facebook page. Nice to see them pieced and ready to quilt.

This is a very old project and I am not sure it is going to work. 30 years ago I knitted the fronts and back of this cardigan. I have knitted some sleeves, different pattern as they were very retro and gathered, so will be interested to see if it all goes together and works!

Margaret has completed some lovely projects over the last few weeks. I do love this little zippered pouch and the great Christmas serviette holder.

Roni has been busy making these delightful baubles!!!

Birthdays

 Our dear Ma turned 90 a week ago and sadly all our celebrations had to be cancelled. This was because of Covid as she is in Sydney and also because Ma was in hospital with a bulging disc and terrible pain. She is at home now and is a little better but still has to take lots of pain killers. Some of the Sydney family were able to organise a small celebration outside the hospital. 

Our big boys also turned 9 last week! Can't believe they are 9 now!!!

The boys got oodies from us and just had to give Jack one so he could be part of the gang.

Sam got this amazing helicopter for his birthday. Great fun.

These two watching a movie recently. Such a cute picture