Lovely class stitching, Chateau Hexagon block and some Christmas decorations

We had lovely last classes for the year on Wednesday. I will miss seeing everyone each week but it will also be nice for all of us to have a break and perhaps work on some UFOs or PHDs (projects half done). Nice to see some lovely finishes too. Sue has finished her stitching day canvas work and also one from earlier on.

 Anita has finished hers too and has decorated the back as well.

 I wanted to come home and make this one straight away. Of course I haven't but I did get the pattern out to see if I might have time.Looks wonderful Barbara. It is an Anni Downs pattern (a free one, I think).

 I have been stitching quite a lot to try and get a few decorations made. I like to pop a few in some of my cards and also have some I need to give as gifts. I did finish block 6 of Chateau Hexagon a little while ago but hadn't taken a picture. Now the first 6 blocks can be sewn together!

 I have been making some decorations. These are from Anni's little bag pattern which will become some flat decorations with felt behind.

 These are some cute decorations from another of Anni's patterns.

 There are still a few others waiting to be stitched!

Gorgeous growing boys

I haven't shared the little mens' pictures for a while. They are growing up so much and changing all the time. I missed out on some of the fun due to work etc but thankfully Pa was there with his trusty camera. Sammy is walking and running everywhere but Benny is taking his time. He can now stand without holding on though I haven't seen it yet! They are having a very special time at the moment with their Perth Grandma and Grandpa so we haven't seen them as much lately. These pictures were taken over the last few weeks. These were a visit to our place.

 We had a little trip up to the Arboretum for lunch and the boys had a little play in the wonderful playground there. It is a bit too hard for them yet but will be great soon! Benny wasn't too sure about the swing.

 We were nearly thrown out of the Bonsai exhibition as I let Benny touch the little trees (very naughty!) and then they played havoc with the little stones!

 Benny had a very special little visit with Pa recently while Sammy had a haircut. He enjoyed the one on one time and having everything to himself.

 Sammy watching TV!

 They had a  really lovely play in the pool recently too while I was at work.Benny loved it especially.

 We caught up with them on Monday and they now slide down the slippery dip. They just need 3 adults to get them up to the top, to help them go and to catch them at the bottom! Luckily there were 5 of us.

Lovely stitching and some decorating

On Wednesday, as always, it was a delight to see what the ladies have been working on in the past week. Lynn has been very busy and has stitched all of these projects and they are almost finished. Well done, Lynn.

 Paddy was finishing her dresden plate decoration and doesn't it look terrific. I love how she has fussy cut the little tree from some Lynette Anderson fabric. I think I need one of these too.

 Here is Paddy's Santa all finished too.

 Paddy fused on the little village cushion on Wednesday too. Love the colours she has chosen.

 Gail brought along Janet's finished canvas work to show me. Looks great.

 In the evening, Margaret brought along this wonderful quilt she has just had quilted. Made with a lovely French General range it will look gorgeous on her bed.

 These last few days I have been decorating!!! It does take me along time and there is still the tree to do this afternoon. I just needed a break so a coffee and some blogging seemed like a good idea. It was lovely to hang up a few new Christmas finishes. This stitchery was completed a while ago and it just needed borders a a bit of quilting.

 I have had this kit for a long time too and really enjoyed stitching it recently. Last week I finished the binding and it is hanging ready for Christmas.          

I also made this dresden plate decoration using Anni Downs' new fabric for the stitching day recently. It was fun to make.        

 It is certainly looking like Christmas in this house. The little tree collection is out and the walls are decorated and now for the tree!

 One of my favourite decorations is this large metal tree and it is half decorated with some new and some old favourites.

Lovely show and tell at the stitching day

There was some very inspiring show and tell at the stitching day on Saturday. Makes you want to head home and stitch lots of lovely projects. Hilde has made this biscornu from a previous stitching day but she has stitched both the top and the bottom! Amazing.

 Shirley has made her bag from the retreat. I love the colours she has used.

It is always so special to see projects all finished from our days and retreats. How lovely are all these finished projects.

                                      

Anne has been very busy and stitching all night, I think, to make this version of the retreat quilt. She has stitched more blocks and also made more applique blocks to create this very special quilt.

Anne had also finished these two stitcheries as well.

Jeanette has made this lovely quilt using ties!! Looks great.

 This special mug rug was also being used at the stitching day. I think I would be a bit concerned about spilling my coffee or tea on it!

 There were also some very lovely Christmas decorations too!!! These are made using my little bunting felt appliques. What a good idea.

 Pat is working on this amazing quilt by Michele Hill. Her blocks were so beautiful and this photo doesn't really do it justice. The pattern she is using is below. Won't it be a wonderful quilt.

 Pat also does amazing stump work!!!!

 I also just loved this beautiful pin cushion!

 So much inspiration from some very clever ladies!!!!