tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69536934193168370462024-03-19T13:24:37.271+10:30Granny LozLorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.comBlogger559125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-14960974350628960972021-02-08T17:48:00.000+10:302021-02-08T17:48:57.575+10:30Long time between drinks.....uh...posts!<p> <span style="font-family: arial;">They say the best laid plans etc......I had the best intentions of posting more often, but it didn't happen, so now I find myself playing catch up again.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I could say not much has happened since July 2020 but that isn't quite true - our family was blessed in early September with the arrival of little Olive to complete Mark and Terri's family - Olive follows her two brothers and two (male) cousins who were all delighted to meet her!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTikJd7xIG8e13V0rzI8hCz5cPpV7J5PfiHpu2GbNgFQiShY__FrFF1tx_pbTnvXTQuUKX4qARSc02mZziB3TOIzk7LMzcjk9cK7ZYMVaMQm97seesd92tzYquqCgtxd-kyr5XQYIIwBz2/s1350/FB_IMG_1599902829635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTikJd7xIG8e13V0rzI8hCz5cPpV7J5PfiHpu2GbNgFQiShY__FrFF1tx_pbTnvXTQuUKX4qARSc02mZziB3TOIzk7LMzcjk9cK7ZYMVaMQm97seesd92tzYquqCgtxd-kyr5XQYIIwBz2/w320-h400/FB_IMG_1599902829635.jpg" width="320"></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Olive was born on her great yia-yia's 97th birthday.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">September also saw me at another stitching retreat at Sew Delightful Quilting Retreat B&B in Burra. I managed to finish a quilt started ten years ago in a class at the Patchwork Apple in Lenswood (sadly the shop has since closed) :( The top was done except for the flying geese border which didn't take all that long to do - but it has waited ten long years!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_YHdK7FiP8LdqQ0cIeyB6fdgkXrTGYJXwqS0mwlvenVZ2AEDGmT5KOHuMAxJV2pc6Z85oWcE0-UukP7UPpeWaAl-k2HrcHmO649ejIn_5NAAb2Sg9uHmL5mtNCfmouHuammyNDNM46Mw/s3469/20200920_161451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3469" data-original-width="2890" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_YHdK7FiP8LdqQ0cIeyB6fdgkXrTGYJXwqS0mwlvenVZ2AEDGmT5KOHuMAxJV2pc6Z85oWcE0-UukP7UPpeWaAl-k2HrcHmO649ejIn_5NAAb2Sg9uHmL5mtNCfmouHuammyNDNM46Mw/w334-h400/20200920_161451.jpg" width="334"></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p>Barb and I went exploring around the town and ventured out to the old jail and several other spots....I also took along my recently completed scrap quilt for a photo opportunity...or two....</p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The top has now been finished and loaded on to the hoop for some hand quilting. </p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XLhg_JYXZCifAq3SSKzJz4V7MF_98A6DM8259HSiFZZcHE5lhxE242ZAHoQhOcEUyIGL3hDcJNx_I3bs29sL21g6Fsq5suG7_kYQaY5ggpB_L-1kmqpQuoAjZ-62gua8JnHPEe3A_Wm0/s4032/20200916_104832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XLhg_JYXZCifAq3SSKzJz4V7MF_98A6DM8259HSiFZZcHE5lhxE242ZAHoQhOcEUyIGL3hDcJNx_I3bs29sL21g6Fsq5suG7_kYQaY5ggpB_L-1kmqpQuoAjZ-62gua8JnHPEe3A_Wm0/w300-h400/20200916_104832.jpg" width="300"></a></div><br><span style="font-family: arial;">Fast forward to December and another family milestone with Rhiannon and Wade's wedding. They have been together just over 15 years, but you can't hurry these things! It was a perfect day - the weather really played its part with a beautiful sunny day - and after quite a bit of windy weather in the lead up to the day the wind took a break! The ceremony took place on a property overlooking Willunga and the reception was at the Star of Greece restaurant overlooking the beach. Just perfect!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>I made these Flowering Snowball blocks to add to the 40 or so already done over a couple of previous retreats....might even get around to putting them together one day...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>and for a change up I put this table runner together....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>As always the Featherweight didn't miss a beat ...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>And after the stitching is done for the day a chocolate mint liqueur is the perfect nightcap....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>must remember the liqueur glasses next time! </div><div>Keep safe out there!</div>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-11072986423827269612020-06-02T22:33:00.000+09:302020-06-02T22:33:16.093+09:302020 ...so far...So almost half the year gone and 5 months into retirement 2020 has been an "interesting" year so far! The declaration of the Covid 19 pandemic pretty much put paid to any travel plans ..actually any plans at all! An outbreak of the virus among a group of tourists to the Barossa saw travel in or out of the area discouraged so thank goodness for technology which meant I could at least catch up with the kids and grandies - not the same as IRL but better than not seeing them at all! A bit of online shopping kept Australia Post busy and time in the sewing room kept me busy! To be honest I quite like the implementation of "social distancing" especially when grocery shopping! <div><br></div><div>A routine visit to the optician in February turned out to be not so routine when I found I had to have cataract surgery - the first one was in early March - the surgery went well, but my eyes didn't work together very well and my distance vision wasn't great so I couldn't drive which meant I had to rely on friends for my sporadic trips to the supermarket and I suffered bouts of vertigo - the second surgery was scheduled for later in March but was cancelled the day before due to the cancellation of elective surgeries - my wonderful optician agreed to open his business to see me and organised glasses so at least I could drive again (not that i could go very far) .....fast forward to late May and the second surgery has left me with perfect vision! One happy Granny!! <div>Some of the restrictions put in place to keep everyone safer are gradually being lifted so we can travel intrastate and restaurants and pubs are open for small groups. I was able to see the family on Mother's Day and a couple of times since then which has been brilliant. </div><div><br><div><div>Had to share this - my fridge stopped wanting to freeze things so even with the fridge part working fine it was time to upgrade (it has given me 10+ years so it doesn't owe me anything) so ordered a fridge and arranged for it to be delivered </div><div>...they explained that the delivery driver wouldn't be able to bring it into the house because of the virus, yep got all that....so this was fridge delivery Covid style...</div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>I will try to post here more often - let's see how that works out 😬</div>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-39902360474087566862020-01-06T16:56:00.000+10:302020-01-06T16:56:23.655+10:302020 - Changes, changes........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, here we are in 2020 - ten years ago my world as I knew it was changed when I suddenly became single again and I started again in a different town in a different house - it seems (in so many ways) like yesterday but so much has changed since then - including me! I rediscovered my independence, worked hard in a job I enjoyed and at the end of 2019 I was able to retire! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I last wrote in I think August last year Rhiannon and Wade have welcomed little Eli into their family - Ezra is enjoying his big brother status I think!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christmas was a fun, busy time with family ....I didn't take many photos on the day - but here is the annual Santa visit pic.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the boys are very much into playing Hide 'n Seek and Lenny and Ezra found a mattress and a couple of Granny's vintage quilts made for the perfect scenario.....gosh it was hard to work out where they were! Such fun....... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Til next time.......Lorraine </span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-48889102137565421092019-08-24T17:26:00.002+09:302019-08-24T17:26:57.283+09:30Not sure I even remember how......<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been so long since I posted! So a bit of a recap....since June 2018 ....Spring, summer, Christmas, New Year and in the blink of an eye we are here at the tail end of Winter 2019.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So to recap the year and a bit that was........30 September Mark and Terri welcomed Lenny's little brother Jude into the family......</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">then before we knew it, it was Christmas - Wade reading a Christmas story to Lenny, Ezra and Jude.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After Christmas we headed off for a family holiday at Tumby Bay...and surrounds....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We visited a Christmas display at Cummins.....complete with authentic sleigh...the pony wasn't quite as authentic.....(but still cute)..Lenny wasn't keen to be on board....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....But Ezra was happy to drive...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lenny turned three - looking very pensive about the cake in this pic...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ezra turned two and had fun with friends at the beach.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jude was there to help celebrate.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.....and Aldinga where I started and finished this Elizabeth Hartman quilt for Jude.....oh apart from the quilting which was added after the retreat.....and Rose had to give her seal of approval.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may remember the Christine Vlasic, Marrakesh quilt started a couple of years ago.....after a marathon effort it is finally finished and quilted - the hand quilting was done over about a year I think....with long breaks in between stints....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also finished two Penguin quilts one each for Ezra and Lenny...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't think anyone will be going far in this boat on the banks of the river.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....and that's about it I think......off to Burra again later in the year so have to get some projects organised to take with me....I have a few :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Til next time (hopefully it's not such a long break.....) - Lorraine</span><br />
<br />Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-54715870639547943172018-06-09T16:40:00.001+09:302018-06-09T16:40:35.581+09:30I'm back......<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been an age! Last October since I posted to this forum....I have thought about it during that time, but until today I haven't put those thoughts into action. Ah procrastination abounds in all facets of my life I think :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So...to recap a little ....I celebrated another birthday and then Christmas with these legends.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love the out-take as well......Lenny had had enough and was making a break for it.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last time I posted I had just attended a class with Christine Vlasic at <a href="https://www.millrosecottage.com.au/quilting">Millrose Cottage</a> in Victoria ......and hand pieced the first block of Marrakesh......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> As you can see, Rose is ever so thrilled about it.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ...and we are now into Winter......with it's cold mornings and grey skies.....I am waiting on a garden guru to come and tidy up the trees out the front, they have sort of exploded and need a bit of a prune but they are always spectacular no matter what time of year I think....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time in the sewing room has been limited...the weekends are busy and go fast and work takes up the rest of the week.....this time last year I visited my sister and bought these 10" squares from <a href="https://www.rubyandkate.com.au/">Ruby and Kate</a> in Port Lincoln....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Which I made up into this the next day.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As soon as I got home I put it together with wadding and backing and set about machine quilting it.....well, that didn't do so well, couldn't decide on thread colour or stitch or even how to quilt it.....I started a couple of times and unpicked each effort then left it hanging over the chair in the sewing room.....looked at it a few times.....and left it again.....until yesterday, I walked in, grabbed the nearest pinkish colour thread, marked some lines with the trusty Hera marker and a couple of hours later it was done! Why I procrastinated so long on something that in the end was so simple I have no clue! Binding on last night and a wash and dry this morning and it's done....ok....it's not perfect, a bit puffy in places but it's soft and light and I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So whilst that doesn't cover all of the months I have been absent from blogland it does give a bit of a recap/catch up - time does fly by and the first months of this year have been a bit of a blur. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I received confirmation of my attendance at Stitch in Spring with <a href="http://www.gumvalleypatchwork.com.au/">Linda</a> I thought to make good use of my visit I would look around to see if there were any classes on I could attend on the way home.....and voila! I saw that Christine Vlasic was teaching at <a href="https://www.millrosecottage.com.au/quilting">Millrose Cottage Quilting and Gallery</a> at Ballan on the Sunday - perfect, and only a 2.5 hour drive, so doable. I have long been a fan of Christine's work - details can be found on Instagram </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">@clvlasic (and you may remember my Primavera quilt which was one of Christine's patterns......)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So we said goodbye to Port Campbell and another very enjoyable Stitch in Spring on what turned out to be the best day weather wise we had for the entire trip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sister wasn't coming to the class so after a coffee in the cafe which is part of the Cottage she headed back to Melbourne to spend the day with her son and grandies......my good friend Kristin who I haven't seen in ages was enrolled in the class, so we settled in for a fun day! and I wasn't disappointed! I had chosen the Marrakesh pattern to start and Christine was fabulous in giving her time to help me choose fabrics for the first few blocks.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mind you, you are spoiled for choice at <a href="https://www.millrosecottage.com.au/quilting">Millrose</a>....there are rooms of fabric and believe me, I explored every one of them :) it wasn't a great hardship! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Loved this display of some vintage sewing aids and patterns....I loved the bee hive tea cosy complete with bee! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Had a wonderful visit with Mary and had I not had a local football grand final to attend on the weekend I would have been more than keen to stay around for a few more days for <a href="http://www.focusonquilts.com.au/">Irene Blanck's</a> class on Saturday! Another time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The next stops were planned to see the <a href="http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Grampians/Things-to-do/Art-theatre-and-culture/Silo-Art-Trail">silo art</a> which has fascinated me for a while...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First stop was Rupanyup silos....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few spots of rain as we left for the Sheep Hills silos had become quite steady by the time we got there.....the art work and colours are just brilliant....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Given the now heavy rain we decided to find accommodation in nearby Warracknabeal and head up to Brim, Lascelles, and Patchewollock the next day......unfortunately there was no accommodation to be had in Warracknabeal so we started phoning places along the route home.....by the time we got to towns a couple of hours from home we decided to just keep driving and were home a couple of days earlier than anticipated! Disappointed to miss the last few silos, but worth a trip back another time for sure! There are more being added I believe, and here in South Australia the towns of Coonalpyn and Kimba have had their silos painted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unpacking from the trip doesn't take long - although most of these bags are still intact in the sewing room.....it was a great trip and I hope to get over to Victoria again soon - although I think this weekend probably wouldn't be a good time to go with half of Adelaide trying to get tickets for the AFL Grand Final. The roads will be busy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of grand finals, the boys played in the local GF here on Saturday - they called in for lunch on their way to the ground - Unfortunately they didn't have a win but it's not all about winning....is it?!? Lenny was absent from this pic.....he was having a nap before the excitement of the game :) Ezra's little outfit was on the table (along with a s**t load of other stuff) ready for him to change into...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That's a wrap for the road trip. We packed a fair bit into a few days! back to work for me tomorrow - a four day week to ease myself back into it...then a long weekend. Can't be bad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'Til next time..................Lorraine</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, the sun came and went a bit.....I do love the sea and all its moods!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The waves coming in at all angles made for a washing machine effect around the jetty and cliffs......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday we were up at about the same time as the sparrows to head to Ballan....but that's a post for part three of the road trip trilogy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Til next time....................Lorraine</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-15293507839998945282017-09-25T11:09:00.002+09:302017-09-25T11:09:22.603+09:30Road trip.....Port Campbell and beyond - Part 1<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday 16 September was marked in my calendar as "Stitch in Spring" at Port Campbell in Victoria. Linda from <a href="http://www.gumvalleypatchwork.com.au/">Gum Valley Patchwork</a> hosts this annual event and it has grown from one day to two days in order to accommodate the numbers wishing to attend. For me it's a little road trip - about 690kms (depending on which route I take - there are several options!) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year my sister joined me for the drive and we left on Thursday to ensure we had a day to explore the area a little before the weekend. The weather was wet and wild driving over but the trip went well and we were settled in to our accommodation by mid afternoon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An early morning walk is a must in this beautiful part of the world.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking inland.....the weather was still not great, but we managed to dodge the showers and carry on :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No trip to the area would be complete without a visit to see Lenora at <a href="https://www.elmgrovepatchwork.com.au/">Elm Grove Patchwork</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This shop is beautiful! There were also a couple of <a href="http://maxandlouisepatternco.blogspot.com.au/">Max and Louise</a> quilts on display and Lenora stocks their patterns.......if you are into repro fabrics this is a great place to visit - a huge range available (along with many other fabrics of course.......)</span><br />
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...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Grotto..... this pic doesn't do the boiling sea the other side of the Grotto justice....but I didn't stay too long as another heavy shower of rain hit....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We made it back to Port Campbell and bought some supplies for dinner and settled in for the evening.....Stitch in Spring and a class with Christine Vlasic at Ballan to be covered in the next post......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Til then.......Lorraine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-73728039063237712842017-09-03T11:44:00.000+09:302017-09-03T11:44:16.686+09:30Random things we buy.....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend I joined some girls for a retreat at Mannum....always fun to get away for a few days and even "funner" if it's to sew all weekend! Of course one must always have a wander up the main street to check out the shops......the sum total (and the reason for the title of this blog post) of my purchases are below:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yep...you are seeing .....one pair of orange Nepalese felted wool slippers......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and.......a bowl of fake cherries (with Christmas decorating in mind.....)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So ......random purchases indeed (wouldn't you agree!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from wandering the street when the shops were open I also went out early on Saturday morning - the town was very quiet...and the light was amazing.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Early morning pre sunrise overlooking the bowls club to the river .....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love this house which was perched on the hill just above where we were stitching......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh...I did actually get some sewing done.....setting up......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sewing borders on a Bjorn the Bear block..pattern by <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/blog/">Elizabeth H</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/blog/">artman</a>....I bought the fabrics for this on the way to the retreat...the pattern was well written and easy to follow....I think this block will become a pillow.....love it! I used a dress weight linen for the borders so will probably add some interfacing before I make it into a pillow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All too soon it's over and it's time to pack up and head home.......and back to work.......pretty sure weekend time goes twice as fast as weekday time! I was also sewing blocks from the 2012 Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery Quilt (I started on them at the last retreat in Mannum in February....) I was close to finishing these by the end of the weekend, so set up at home on the dining room table and finished them.....now to put them together...no hurry! Love the way these turned out, and the fabric supplied in each block was ample (just as well for the last one where I didn't employ the old measure twice - cut once rule...or in this case read the directions twice......ooops!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The blossoms on the ornamental plum in the neighbour's yard have come out (seems like just overnight)......and it looks magnificent out my kitchen window.....the "sticks" in front are my plum trees which are only a couple of years old, and a little later to blossom!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's about it for me for now......'til next time.....Lorraine</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-2691166981858874412017-08-20T15:42:00.002+09:302017-08-20T15:42:40.053+09:30Won't even try to explain......<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my absence from this blog......I guess there isn't really any reason anyway.....it's just finding a little time to update it....which is what I am going to try and do now.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soooo.....since I was here last I have been busy with work and with family - getting to spend some time on weekends with the kids and grandies.....loving it! I have also been doing a little stitching but I haven't taken many photos of what I have been doing.... oooops......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I was away in June I bought a kit for a flannel quilt from <a href="https://www.rubyandkate.com.au/">Ruby and Kate</a> - it's now finished and being enjoyed by Ezra - who is now five months old.....wow....time does fly by!! Here he is on the back-side of the quilt......</span><br />
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Lenny is growing up fast as well....going from baby to toddler in what seems like the blink of an eye......He loves my Primavera quilt....I think it's the bright colours.....these pics were taken a while ago when he had a day with Granny....these pics were also taken before his first haircut.......<br />
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Chatting to Rose through the door......<br />
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Ezra having enjoying a song from Dad....and finding his feet are interesting as well......<br />
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Breakfast with the kids while I was in town a few weeks ago....Lenny waiting to get his hands on his babyccino......<br />
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I did get the binding stitched down on Primavera......<br />
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....last weekend was Terri's birthday and they were going out on Friday and Sunday nights, so I stayed for the weekend....by coincidence there was a cancellation in a class at <a href="http://www.hettiespatch.com/">Hetties Patch</a> with <a href="http://www.materialobsession.typepad.com/">Kathy Doughty</a>.....so Saturday and part of Sunday I spent there! Perfect!!<br />
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Kathy is a fabulous teacher and very giving of her time.....the project we worked on was Love Birds from her book Mixing Quilt Elements - apart from some terrific patterns the book also contains some great tips for cutting/choosing fabrics etc....well worth a place on the bookshelf! or in my case on the table next to my chair in the lounge for easy reference!</div>
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Because I was a late inclusion in the class my preparation time was limited so I threw in some fabrics I thought might be useful, packed the car, took Rose to her hotel for the weekend and hit the road!<br />
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Looks like a ghost bird, but merely my way of ensuring I didn't lose any of the pieces I need to make Bird #2....<br />
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.....and bird #1......<br />
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Whilst we have had a week of cold wet weather some mornings when I go to the gym have been amazing.......cold, clear and with the moon still up...</div>
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Some sunsets have also been amazing....<br />
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last weekend while I was away Spring arrived at my house! the trees were looking like they were ready to burst out in bud when I left, and with some sunshine over the weekend out they came! These ornamental pear trees always look stunning especially in Spring and Autumn and in summer they provide great shade.</div>
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Also about to look lovely is the weeping acacia ......<br />
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Of course the blossoms attract a lot of these little guys, busy buzzing around collecting pollen......<br />
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Speaking of mornings at the gym I snapped this on my phone the other morning as we left....my gym buddy couldn't resist getting in there....well her water bottle at least.......<br />
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I am loving the gym - whilst I don't usually love getting up early I love the feeling I have once we have finished the session.......with warmer weather on the way I sure getting up early will get easier.......well, that's what I keep telling myself.<br />
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Nights this week will be spent finishing the hand quilting on this flannel play quilt for Lenny.....it's a nice bright alphabet panel and is easy stitching - also keeps my legs warm while I stitch :)<br />
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Time to go.....'til next time...................Lorraine</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-14006005489407454962017-06-18T12:38:00.002+09:302017-06-18T12:38:47.753+09:30Wow...another post! A road trip...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend was a long weekend to celebrate the Queen's birthday...a little belatedly since her birthday is actually in April....anyhoo....a long weekend is a long weekend! I took an extra couple of days before the weekend and drove over to visit my Mum and my sister who live on the Eyre Peninsula....my niece has also recently moved there so there are more family members to catch up with, making the trip even more worthwhile. Add to family a couple of excellent quilt shops and driving is the way to go - no weight/space restrictions in the car as opposed to flying! Rose comes with me and settles in and sleeps most of the way with a couple of stops for rest and relief! It's about 7 hours all up.....I visit the library before I leave and pick up an audio book or two for the drive and they are excellent for relieving the boredom - Rose isn't a very talkative passenger!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always it's great to see the family and I am always a bit sad to hit the road home again after the weekend.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I travel through the mid-north on the first part of the trip - it was a cold start with 0C when I left at 7.30am and only a couple of degrees warmer as I travelled through this area......most areas of the State have had little rainfall so cropping has been delayed....this paddock of green was a rare sight.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that was how I spent Thursday......Friday was a tiny road trip - to Port Lincoln to visit first <a href="http://www.patchworkpear.com.au/">The Patchwork Pear</a>.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then it was on to <a href="https://www.rubyandkate.com.au/">Ruby and Kate</a>.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This flannel quilt kit may have come home with me......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">..along with some stencils and fabric ink to play with....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And my super patient girl......who is happy to sit with me watching the sky, sea and birds....especially the birds... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it was back to work on Tuesday after a lovely long weekend.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">during the week I received some happy mail from Sharon at <a href="http://www.patchworkonparade.com.au/">Patchwork on Parade</a>.... my Primavera quilt was back......this is a pattern from Christine Vlasic - Yarra Designs - you can find Christine on Instagram @cvlasic and her patterns are available from several patchwork shops - I also bought the templates for this quilt by <a href="https://pomegranateandchintz.wordpress.com/templates-2/templates/">Meredithe Clark</a> who has also designed quite a few other template sets ..very handy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am really pleased with this quilt - I used a Tula Pink wideback for the backing and it has given the quilt a lovely soft finish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another weekend almost over ....gosh they go quickly! Enjoyed a visit from the kids along with Lenny and Ezra after the football yesterday.....love spending time with them all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'til next time..............Lorraine</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-69786616081150971352017-06-04T13:40:00.000+09:302017-06-04T13:40:21.351+09:30Look Out ....it's catch up time!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April......really.....April was the last time I was in this space! May just flew past with it's glorious autumn days of cooler mornings and sunshiny days...the ornamental pears in my front yard went from this......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to this......as Autumn has given way to winter with it's frosty mornings and (to date) sunshiny days.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had some wonderful family time with these legends.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with Rhiannon and Wade and Ezra a Good Friday outing to Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lenny was helping Uncle Wade cook breakfast....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....and Mark with little nephew Ezra...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and Ezra after having <b>his</b> breakfast.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wonderful family times.....just loving this Granny gig!......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some finishes over the last few weeks......a couple of Easter finishes.....which were gifted to children of a work colleague......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A shaggy flannel quilt in the making for a friend's birthday....</span><br />
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.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">..finished and gifted.....(and I hear being well used!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another shaggy flannel quilt...finished and in use....by me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A top - Blanket Bay quilt - pattern by <a href="http://frankieandray.bigcartel.com/">Frankie and Rae</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also made for Rhiannon to gift to friends in her Mothers Group......Essential Nappy Wallets - pattern by <a href="https://www.andriedesigns.com/">Andrie Designs</a> (formerly Two Pretty Poppets) (unsure, but I think this pattern may have been discontinued).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think that's about it.....in a nutshell (so to speak).....so here we are in June - almost half the year gone in what seems like the blink of an eye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Til next time.....(and hopefully it won't be two months between posts!)....Lorraine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-15384143350039978982017-04-14T12:27:00.000+09:302017-04-14T12:27:05.323+09:30Lenny's first birthday!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems just yesterday this little man arrived....and here he is turning one already!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We celebrated with a picnic in a park and the weather was spectacular......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a bit of cricket for the lads......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and of course singing......Lenny was pretty happy that everyone was singing to him.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....and a little later it was all a bit much and he needed a nap.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and baby Ezra who slept through most of the proceedings......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Happy Birthday Lenny! Love you to the moon and back (a number of times) x</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'til next time.................Lorraine</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-34290849818239729462017-04-09T12:16:00.000+09:302017-04-09T12:16:19.143+09:30A stitchy catch up ......February - March<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ah....the road to good intentions and all that........it's been a crazy busy few weeks and although sometimes it's been tiring, I have loved every minute! So here is the promised catch up of stitchy stuff along with family time.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.....starting back in February....yikes, this year is flying!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February got under way with a retreat at Mannum......it was hot weather leading up to the weekend and as I started on the drive it was 42C....and halfway there as I was going through what I had packed it dawned on me that the fan was still at home....lucky my roomie was better prepared!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plenty of activity on the river......from family fun with boats and jet skis.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to family fun of the swan variety......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....early morning peace with a great view.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">one of my finishes for the weekend.....a <a href="http://www.gailpandesigns.typepad.com/">Gail Pan</a> pattern.....a sewing pouch and (unstuffed) pincushion.....(Gail has just released a number of new patterns....they are on my list!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and just as well fabric doesn't spoil with a bit of age......I pulled this 2012 Fat Quarter Shop BOM from the UFO cupboard (what you don't have a cupboard designated for UFOs??) .......love the way these blocks go together and the amount of fabric included is very generous. Still working on these.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that pretty much covers stitching "stuff" over the past couple of months......A little man turned one on April 1 so we gathered in a park to celebrate. I think a first birthday deserves a post all it's own.....so until next time......................Lorraine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-20342788404968932602017-03-25T18:24:00.003+10:302017-03-25T18:24:33.857+10:30Welcome Ezra Jack....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gosh...I haven't posted in an age! Whilst I have done some fun things since I posted last by far the most wonderful and funnest thing that has happened is the arrival of little Ezra Jack born to Rhiannon and Wade on 14 March......all doing well and adjusting to life as a little family! </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been enjoying some Granny time with them and getting in some cuddles with this little bundle.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'til next time..................Lorraine </span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-4674161928071158902017-02-04T18:33:00.000+10:302017-02-04T18:33:27.932+10:30A stitching day with the girls.....<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today was the first of our stitching get-togethers for the year and it was my turn to host......I wasn't sure what to make for lunch so turned to <a href="http://www.taste.com.au/">Taste.com </a> for some inspo......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beetroot and Sweet Potato Burgers with a little Greek yoghurt to garnish.....with Cauliflower Poppers on the side.......not the greatest pic but it was delicious and I can see more of these being made.....perfect to prep during the day and pop in the oven for an evening meal....the beetroot is grated and cooked with onion before mixing with quinoa to make the burger patties.. a nice vegetarian option.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....between courses I worked on another <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/">Gail Pan</a> stitchery </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">..this is the Dream/Create Sewing Pouch and Pincushion pattern.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and because I think I have way more time to stitch than I actually have I have traced off all the stitcheries from <a href="https://kathy-schmitz.myshopify.com/">Kathy Schmitz's</a> My Little Garden and My Little Year....I purchased these patterns from Craftsy.... <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/profile/kathy-schmitz-stitches">here</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">well, at least I won't ever get bored!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend I spent Sunday afternoon in the sewing room and this little guy was the result....still a couple of borders to put on, but pretty happy with him so far. He is a part of a pattern from Sassafras Designs....<a href="https://sassafras-lane.com/products/zoeys-zoo">Zoey's Zoo</a>...there are also patterns included for a lion, bear and fox......</span><br />
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Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-42165803741008070602017-01-27T18:09:00.000+10:302017-01-27T18:09:02.169+10:30Some Lenny time......and catching up.....<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When Mark and Terri were married in October they put off having a honeymoon until a couple of weeks ago when they flew to Bali for a week.....Lenny stayed home and after a few days with Terri's sister and his three cousins I was lucky enough to have him for the remainder of the time.......Loved.every.minute! He is now 9 (almost 10) months old and an absolute delight.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chubby little fingers holding chubby little toes.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once back to work it was full on with last minute planning/organising for our Australia Day breakfast......early starts and late finishes meant I was mostly in bed before the chooks....well, not that I have any chooks, but if I did I would have been in bed before they were....and they are always in bed by dusk! Some evenings I managed to stay awake long enough to do a little stitching on one of <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/">Gail Pan's</a> patterns, Blessings of Nature, a four part BOM - Bless the Flowers done and working on Bless the Birds! Always love working on Gail's patterns....especially love her little trademark birds!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend there was an event in the area which attracted many cars not usually seen on our roads.....I parked next to one such vehicle while I was out one afternoon.....a bit longer, brighter and more open than mine! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what else has been going on........the annual jigsaw was finished - it's still on the dining room table under the cloth....can't bear to break it up yet.....love these Ravensburger puzzles by Colin Thompson - this one is the Bizarre Bookshop #2 and was a swap puzzle with <a href="http://thimblestitch.blogspot.com.au/">Susan</a> after last Christmas. (I swapped the Mariners Chest).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weather has been quite humid for this part of the world - it is normally hot but dry....this summer we have had quite a bit of rain which has created the humidity which to be honest isn't something I particularly enjoy....I will also say I am not a fan of summer in any of it's forms! But, summer it is, so get on with it I say! A few pics from the garden - I don't have many flowers so it's nice when the rose bush blooms and the little native orchids come out to add some colour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So Australia Day was yesterday and the breakfast saw the culmination of quite a bit of organising on my part....I couldn't do it without the assistance of the local service clubs who cater and those who supply the audio and entertainment. they are all great to deal with and most importantly, reliable - it makes my job that much easier.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the Show Hall in Tanunda is a big shed basically and is used for large indoor events.....here it is set up to seat 1,000 people.....well, half of it anyway.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Members of the Tanunda Town Band played while breakfast was served.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year we had 19 new citizens conferred.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to be able to take today off to make it a long weekend and this morning was spent in the sewing room cleaning up after the Primavera finishing frenzy.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and I have resurrected an old WIP to work on tomorrow.......the scrappy flowering snowball....31 blocks are done and I will keep making them .....well until the quilt reaches a decent size.....planning to do some cutting tonight so I can sew tomorrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Til next time...................Lorraine</span></div>
Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-36199910400684997532017-01-10T14:05:00.000+10:302017-01-10T14:05:02.798+10:30and here we are in a new year.......<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With Christmas and New Year done it was a few days off before it was back to work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Packing up Christmas always seems to take longer than decorating.......by the time I collected everything from around the house and got it packed away it was the better part of a day gone.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The house always looks a little bare once it's all down! </span><br />
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....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">settling in........this is pretty comfy.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Late last year I had a quote to tidy up and make-over the front and back gardens.....it seemed reasonable and I engaged the "gardener" (for want of a better word) on a word of mouth recommendation from a friend at work......he came along, stripped all the weeds along with the topsoil from the garden then decided he had underquoted for the rest of the job....and we parted company after I had paid him for leaving the garden looking like it had been nuked! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.... and after three loads of mulch from the local landscaping supplier the garden looked like this.....(thanks to Wade and his ute which also saved quite a bit on delivery costs!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ...but somehow the contents survived! Cute fabric and "London" salt and pepper shakers along with a gorgeous little sign.....</span><br />
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Cute gifts as always.......love this little shoe pouch.....<br />
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Along with handy oven mitts, heat pad and a lavender eye "mask"......which has been great during the hot days / nights we have had lately....<br />
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Last year I spent some time in Melbourne and surrounds with a friend - we visited with stitching friends on the Mornington Peninsula and spent a wonderful day sitting and stitching with Emma at <a href="http://www.treehousetextiles.com.au/">Tree House Textiles</a> - a fun day - and a fabulous shop! during the day <a href="http://cardygirl.blogspot.com.au/">Alison</a> and I decided we would like to make a Primavera quilt.....a pattern by Christine Vlasic - Yarra Designs.....so after a quick whip round the shop to select large florally (not sure if that's a word!) fabrics and some shot cottons we had our fabrics sorted......fast forward to getting home....and distractions like work etc......and we have just finished the tops.....love this!! </div>
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the initial lay out on the lounge floor - left it overnight so I could ponder and make changes....</div>
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Whilst some of my points don't quite match I am very happy with the way it has turned out.....halfway through making the blocks <a href="https://pomegranateandchintz.wordpress.com/">Meredithe</a> announced that her collection of templates now included the Primavera templates.....a little more precise than my templastic version - certainly a useful addition to my template collection - they will be used again......I am contemplating making this again with a different selection of fabrics....it's a lovely pattern! Check out Meredithe's other templates (no affiliation - just a very satisfied customer!) </div>
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</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-17732875471252015882016-12-27T12:27:00.001+10:302016-12-27T12:27:49.583+10:30December.......the Festival ...and Christmas....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gosh that was a blur! The lead up to Christmas is always busy but this year it seemed busier.....a dozen or more lists were made - things were crossed off...some things were probably missed, but in the end everything came together on the day and a wonderful family day was had! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But before Christmas was (as always) the Festival of Loz - I don't think I took any pics this year - too busy just enjoying the day(s) - family and friends gathered for a meal here and there were numerous lunches with work mates during the festivities! There were birthday gifts received.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So looking at the finishes I haven't been idle during December! some Christmas decorations came out in early December .......at work and at home.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the theme for office decorating this year was "an Australian Christmas" ...this of course meant I put out my usual decorations and added a flag or two......the bird seems impressed anyway!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'til next time....................Lorraine </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">....and I did receive a gentle reminder about my lack of posts from my sister who phoned the other night to see if a) I was still alive and b) if I was still alive why hadn't I blogged lately....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So.....what have I been doing......I need to look back on the pics on my camera for a reminder - it's all a bit of a blur really...... So here goes....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I finished a whole cloth baby quilt for a friend of Rhiannon's - Jess chose all the fabric and I put it together and hand quilted it with perle thread.......it has since been gifted and is being loved.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I participated in a swap with my online stitching group.....the brief was simple....stuff a tin with......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">My tin arrived from Vicki wrapped in snowflake fabric.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cutest old tin......love it !!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I tell you, that tin was stuffed! Lots of sewing stuff....oh and a Turkish Delight....that didn't last long at all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks Vicki...great job! My tin was sent and received....and did I take pics before sending....that would be a "no"......very poor form indeed. Thanks to Roseanne for sending me a couple ......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was a fun swap and a great theme......it's amazing what you can fit in a tin! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hmmmm....not necessarily in order here, but I think my next finish was for Halloween and this little <a href="http://www.lilipopo.co.uk/">Lilipopo</a> embroidery (i love these designs!) flew off to a friend's house (I think a little late for the actual date, but ready for next year!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up was a weekend away in Wallaroo with a group of girls hosted Sharon from <a href="http://www.patchworkonparade.com.au/">Patchwork on Parade</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharon on the right with her co-hort Barb....Sharon's mum who lives in Wallaroo made most of the food for the weekend - no pics I'm afraid......but take my word for it...it was amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharon is the understated one on the right......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cabin 12.....not a lot of partying .....but quite a bit of late night stitching went on here....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was my ta-da moment....the product of the first day...so I wasn't just eating and talking....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The MoonShine bag by Monica Poole....taught on the day by Dannyell</span><br />
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...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">patterns from Missouri Star Quilt Company..... Alix stocks many of their patterns and also rulers etc....great service (I know this because I may have placed a couple of orders since i arrived home.....) from a very industrious young mum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did have in mind what I "needed" at the shoe shop and I wasn't disappointed....couldn't make up my mind between these .....so both had to come home with me......most comfy shoe going around....lightweight and aptly named....Travelwalker - from Kroton - don't take my word for it..... have a look <a href="http://www.kroten.com.au/">here</a>...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not the best pic of the colours, but I wanted to get the light on it to show the quilting to see how it was going......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So....that's about it from me....... will be super happy to have this crew around for Christmas this year....with of course the new and wonderful addition to the family...little Lenny! This was taken last year when they spent Christmas together in Europe....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phew, just made it for November.......see you all in December! x</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-36100900849299047952016-10-14T08:00:00.000+10:302016-10-14T08:00:15.053+10:30The wedding.......<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After 8 years Mark and Terri 'tied the know' on Saturday 8 October.....the weather for the past few weeks has been very hit and miss...mostly miss I have to say with most days with wind and rain or at the very least overcast conditions with cold temps......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But last Saturday dawned clear with a forecast temp of around 26C - pretty much perfect!...and it didn't disappoint - I have to say they were blessed as the weekend before the wedding Terri had her bridal shower at a winery in the Adelaide hills and the weather was pretty awful for most of the weekend except for the Sunday afternoon when the sun shone </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Terri (second from left) with her two sisters and Mum....</span><br />
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...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cake surrounded by gorgeous flowers by Jess.... on IG as poppyandvine_ if you are looking for great flowers in Adelaide!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Terri with Chloe (left) and Jess (the flower whisperer!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were asked to bring a pair of panties (new obviously!) which were pegged on a line - Terri had to guess who had bought each pair......there were some surprises! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jess had arranged flowers on a frame for pics during the afternoon.....here is Terri with her beautiful maid of honour.....Shelley.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...waiting for someone to join her.....I think her words were "hurry up...this is getting heavy" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and so to the wedding!!! What a glorious day! The wedding venue was a winery and this was taken from the car park at the barrel hall where the reception was held....the view was amazing.....I don't have a lot of pics of the wedding - I left that up to the photographer who did a fabulous job.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mark waiting with the celebrant for Terri to arrive.......Terri was actually early to the wedding (she had to do a couple of laps of the venue as the celebrant was the one running a little late!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and here she is ....the stunning bride with her Dad .......all the flowers by Jess again......she did an amazing job!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the cake......choc mud cake and red velvet cake....delicious! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">..and this...this is the first face I saw on Sunday morning after the wedding.....little Lenny who had his first sleep over with Granny (first of many I hope!) We had fun! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Til next time........Lorraine</span>Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-86323556736181384802016-10-10T17:24:00.001+10:302016-10-10T17:24:42.485+10:30Wild weather......and a wedding!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the past few weeks we have had some rain...well, quite a bit of rain actually along with strong winds and generally crappy weather......some flooding has occurred along with a statewide blackout when the power was cut during a storm.....some areas had power restored after a few hours.....others a few days - not ideal. To have the entire state without power was not something that has occurred before so no doubt there will be on going inquiries along with some political grandstanding to look into the reason(s) and to look at ways to prevent it happening again...... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took advantage of no power to have an early night and catch up on some sleep and some TV programs on the iPad before that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of weeks before the storms which took out the power and caused flooding we had rain which resulted in a bit more water than usual in our waterways.....</span></div>
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Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953693419316837046.post-50569180849553029392016-09-26T18:40:00.001+09:302016-09-26T18:40:29.180+09:30I'm late....I'm late.....<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">no, not for an important date ....just to post and catch up with what's been happening at Chez Loz and beyond....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the first week in September saw Michelle arrive from Hobart so a road trip was in order as she had expressed an interest in going to the patchwork shops in Port Lincoln....so I took a few days off work and we set off at the crack of dawn (literally) for the seven hour drive .......one of us slept a little of the way.....one of us didn't :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sister lives in Tumby Bay a little before Port Lincoln and it's never a bad place to visit and catch up with my big sister......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rose came with us and is a great traveller.....she DID sleep most of the way, only surfacing to see where we were when I stopped for fuel then settling back again to snooze. She was happy to get out and stretch her legs once we got to the beach......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Encountered this fine looking fox at the Patchwork Pear - Francie the Fox by <a href="https://angelleadesigns.com/">Angel Lea Designs</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and a couple of pics from <a href="http://www.rubyandkate.com.au/">Ruby and Kate</a>.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Did a bit of touristy stuff in the area before it was time to get Michelle back to the airport to go home..there may have been some re-arranging of the suitcase to fit some of Maggie's goodies in......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...I will leave you with a pic of one of my vintage quilts with the Featherweight which I took away with me.....perfect little travel buddy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here we are with September almost over....next event I am preparing for is a family one with Mark and Terri tying the knot in a couple of weeks....looking forward to having a houseful of family and friends and lots fun! Lenny is having a sleep over here with Granny.....can't wait!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'til next time..............Lorraine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...but a flying into a beautiful sunrise once we got into the air......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First stop was <a href="http://www.cuttingcloth.com.au/">Cutting Cloth</a> at Fairfield....I met Alison (aka Cardygirl) and her hubby there and the fun began.....too busy taking in the fabulous array of fabrics to take many photos..it was hard to focus! The next stop (after lunch!) was <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/">Amitie</a> where we whiled away the rest of the afternoon as we were fortunate to catch <a href="http://jenkingwelldesigns.blogspot.com.au/">Jen Kingwell</a> in the house! A great afternoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next morning we left Melbourne and drove to the Mornington Peninsula...to visit Emma at <a href="http://www.treehousetextiles.com.au/">Treehouse Textiles</a> and stay with <a href="http://cabbagequilts.blogspot.com.au/">Cathy</a> her hubby and Millie the Groodle.....stopping on the way for a very quick photo at Frankston...it was freezing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were welcomed with open arms by Cathy.....and Alison was loving the stash in Cathy's studio......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little later with some stitching and a glass of bubbly by the fire.....bliss!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">we spent a fabulous day at Emma's shop....stitching, chatting and maybe even buying a few bits and pieces.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a large display and these are just a few of the offerings......Auntie Green's quilt C1860....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A hexagon quilt (unknown maker) c1830's.....utilsing/reusing papers .....interesting reading!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....and to see the garden had sprung to life a little bit more while I was away......</span><br />
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...... <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">gorgeous green moss/lichen which will no doubt dry off during summer, but for now it's beautiful......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the wattle is almost in full bloom.....I do love wattle!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....and a couple of parcels to open which had arrived while I was away......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Liberty pincushion from Ava & Neve ..... love this!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and a lovely gift from <a href="http://littleredhen08.blogspot.com.au/">Jan</a> who sent a gift for Lenny and a cute magnet pin bowl for me....the gift has gone to Mark and Terri so I still don't know what was in it! I will post a pic when I have one! Thanks Jan......a lovely thought!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most evenings last week I was in bed super early to catch up on lost sleep from the trip, but I did manage a finish from one of the patterns I bought .....a super cute turtle - I can see more of these in my future!....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'til next time....................Lorraine</span></div>
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