Sorry everyone....I think I've been in meltdown!!! Yes, the heat has been getting to me but that's not exactly what I mean.
School finished last Friday and I just haven't stopped..have barely blogged and it's killing me!!!!
Well, hopefully, I'm back. You'd better go and make a cuppa before you sit down and join me...it has been a while and we have quite a lot to catch up on!
I guess, with my escapades this week, and a little later......a giveaway!!!!!
I spent much of this week cleaning up (don't you just love it??) and travelling around the countryside taking others here and there.
These are next on my list!!! Another purchase was the backing fabric for my Joseph's Coat for the DLN Quiltalong....I know, I know, it started ages ago, but last term was a write off for me so it's one I'm starting on these holidays..... I chose a coffee coloured fabric (yes, I love my coffee!!!) and I 'plan' to do my petals in blues....I love browns and blues together so I'm looking forward to this one. Got everything organised now...just have to start! I also managed to get a sandpaper board, come cutting board, come design board in a tote for $22....wasn't I impressed!!???
Then, family over on Wednesday eve for a dinner before they headed off to the Gold Coast to spend Christmas with my lovely SIL's...sad we can't be there but.....!
Being Italian, there's always a big bowl of spaghetti on the dinner table whenever we go to each others' places, so hubby (being the Italian one in our family!) managed that, and also made a mango and red onion salad...it was yummo!! My MIL brought the baked turkey and my contribution was a crisp green salad and garlic loaf to accompany it all! Not very Christmassy, but with family all around the table, it was wonderful!
Yesterday, I drove them all up to Townsville to the airport to catch their flight. It's usually an hour trip but there were a few lots of roadworks on the way so it took a bit longer. Just as well we factored this into the journey, but what I don't understand is, why do roadworks always occur at Christmas time, during the holidays, when people are travelling on the roads, and especially...when our wet season is about to start, which means cyclones and flooding and whatever work has been done to the roads ends up in potholes or washed away?????? Doesn't make sense to me...what do you think...do you know why they do it now???
It's a freebie and it's quite quick to stitch, so it's probably not too late to go and pay her a visit here if you're short on gifts. I've been trying to get me some Christmas mojo and I think this is starting to do the trick!!!
I love the figurines...they remind me of the true meaning of Christmas.
I received some exquisite chocolate (which I've had to hide from the family!!), a beautiful thread catcher and bag to match, an armchair caddy, which IS coming in very handy, some Best Press, which I can't wait to use...I've heard so much about it and a beautiful bookmark with the Lord's Prayer. Bonnie, you are truly an Angel, after all you are going through....I am truly blessed with your new friendship!
Here is my recent prize from the giveaway from Buderim Patchwork....thank you to Andrea and the girls...they always seem to have so much fun, and what a lovely part of the country to live in!!!
I don't know if you remember, but Joy was talking about a 'peeper' that a friend of hers makes (or her husband does, anyway!) and as her and I got to talking about them, Joy ended up organising one for me to purchase from her too! It arrived just today in the mail and it is beautifully crafted in timber....don't know if you can tell by my Christmas photos, but all of my house has timber furnishings....I love the natural beauty and feel of timber! You can see the lovely crafty card that Joy sent with it....what a love!!!!
a view through the peephole!!!
Wendy so good to hear from you and all that you've been up to... it can be a busy time for us depending on what's going on and who's here.
Love your decos and your beautiful fabrics...simply gorgeous!!
..and sounds like a wonderful time with family.
I love those peepers and my hubby makes them too... I've used one for years and they are wonderful...gives you a totally different view on things. Do enjoy!
Ok, well this is nearly a book...so Merry Christmas to you.. and God Bless.
You have been busy getting ready for the big day so now it`s time to sit back and enjoy. Love that wooden peeper and your new fabrics. Merry Xmas to you and your family.
Hi Wendy! Good to hear that you are enjoying the start of the holidays. You've been busy I see, but busy is good I think! Your home looks just so beautiful all dressed for Christmas too. Hey, your family have headed on down to my part of the country for Christmas. It rained on the coast today, first time in a looooong time! Enjoy your sewing projects, and have a wonderful relaxing Christmas my sweet friend!