Block of the Month quilt top completed

Still technically a Work in Progress as is still need to be quilted and binding done. I am calling it finished for now, it is to be professionaly quilted anyway, not game enough to try and quilt something this size myself.


While I am very please with it I am also very pleased to see the last of it. Now I can start the other 100 projects that I have on my list.

Reading Update

Sorry all who care :)

I have been very slack in my reading task in two ways, firstly I have only read 6 books, and secondly I have given you zero feedback on any of them.

Well here is a very brief overview of what I read so far

1. The Long Hot Summer, this is autobiographically, 2nd or 3rd book in a series, written by an retired ABC gardening journalist that spends 1/2 her time in France. 2nd (or 3rd) time I have read this one, so obviously I like it

2. The Quilters Kitchen, not really a true novel, more like a recipe book with stories entwined, if you are a fan of the Elm creek books, (I am a huge fan) then you will like this one.

3. Always and Forever - I have heaps of Cathy Kelly Books, decided to reread this one after Ruth mentioned that she had read it as one of her 50 :p

4. Black Notice - Also a fan of the Kaye Scarpette series, decided to reread this one because truth be told I needed a new book and didn't have time to go to the library

5. The Island - Loved, loved this book, of course it brought back all the lovely memories of our honeymoon in Hawaii, but I enjoy reading Di Morrisey books, I find myself picturing her stories and hear the conversations. Was not let down with this her newest book.

6. If you were mine - Humm, my Mum bought me this as a birthday present after she read a really good write up about it, but I was not that happy, good storey just didn't get into it or find myself as engrossed in it as I normally do.

Currently reading - Here to Maternity, Sinead Moriarty. A light feel good novel that follows a young mum who after years of trying to fall pregnant decided to adopt a little boy from Russia only to discover of the day before they are flying out to collect him that she is pregnant. Also one from my stash that I have read many many times.

ETA - This is on bit at the end, involving a grey elephant that brings me to tears everytime

Where two from here, well I took myself off to the local library this week and stocked up for Easter reading, 5 books so we will see how we go, and I am about to put in a order for two of the Emilie Richards Shenandoah Album books, (already own two) and the newest Elm Creek book.

Last block done

The last block from Granny's Magic Bag Block of the Month is now completed, so I can start assembling them all together and add the boarders, then it is off to the quilters to work her magic.

To Market, To Market to by a Fat

Quarter :)

Well not really markets, more the Australian Quilters Convention and Stitches and Craft Show.

My darling husband gave me money to spend at both for my recent birthday, so you can say I put it to real good use.

This is my stash from the AQC, there is a single bed quilt kit for Bastian from Kids quilts, as well as a pattern for a single bed quilt for D. A jelly roll to make this quilt, this pattern, a Swanky charm pack, two Boy theme Espy charm packs and a ruler designed for use with jelly rolls. Now just have to get some time to use them all.

Two weeks later, Bastian and I trundled off to the new improved Melbourne Showgrounds for the new improved Stitches and Craft Show, was very impressed with the new layout, and location. Didn't buy as much this time

Just an add a quarter ruler, a notebook cover kit to cover my diary and Goodie Bag kit from Amitie.

Birthday FQ received

Okay well my birthday was over a month ago now, I know I am a very very very bad poster, one day very very soon in the not so distant future I plan to make it up to you all I promise.

Well camera was put to use today, but just to give your life some more meaning :) I will stretch it all out over a couple of days.

Here are the lovely FQ that I received from Rose, Selina, Kayscha, Car, Esther & Khris. Thankyou so much girls I love, love, love them all.

Mr Electron

A lot of you in blog land would have seen Miss Buttons. A cute little armless lady that can be made in various clothing options seen here, well it turns out that she has a brother.

Ladies and ladies (don't think any Gentlemen read my blog) introducing

Mr Electron

And here is a pic of his proud new owner, just because i have posted a new pic of my darling boy recently

Granny's Magic Bag BOM - Progress to date

I have finished all the blocks bar one so I couldn't help but lay it out and have a look. So here it is