Bernie's Panel

Last time Bernie traveled to the USA he brought home 3 panels. This is the second one made up, just have to quilt it now .

Quilt Show Purchases

Had a great weekend at the Sydney quilt show. I had a little spend up. Not fabric though are you not proud of me. Better still I have made up one project already .

Some little Wendy Williams projects to take in the caravan  and one big project. 

Some tools and stitching

These are great to stop the ruler slipping 

This is one of the best things , a little light for my machine to add extra light, I am sure as you get older you need one of these.

OPAM June

I just loved this Liberty and linen zip pouch ( details later)

I have even finished making it. 

Geraniums

I love my geraniums these are some of my newer ones and they are all flowering madly at the moment. They love our mild winter weather here.They have a morning sun spot 

protected from the strong western sun.

This one is like a little rose bud so cute 

Stacey's at the Gap retreat

I just love going to "Stacey's at the Gap" . You are well looked after by Leonie and Mal. It's a beautiful location at the top of Cunningham's Gap near Warwick QLD. 

The accommodation, while  old school camp style is quite suitable.  All meals are included and we have a great large hall to sew in and a roaring wood fire when its cold. What else could you want? Sew from 7 am til 10 pm. You can bush walk or sit in the sun ,it's up to you.

When Bernie went to the USA in 2017 he actually went into fabric shops and  bought me some panels. WOW I was so amazed so I am on a mission to make them up. I started with the Bison.

I thought log cabin might do it but NO the red  centre was too big and too busy.

Found this light fabric with lots of movement and I loved it.

Then I searched for some more ideas and lovely Karen ,one of the other ladies there was doing a chevron table runner.  So that was it after few hours of deliberation I decided on a chevron design.

I thought it was a great result I was pleased with it. 

This was the second panel he bought me and this is the progress so far .

A Small Project

Just loved this cute little project bag. But it was a bit tricky to make. I think I used too thick a wadding but its done now. My OPAM done for May.

Special Celebration 60 years Anniversary

Last weekend saw a big get together of family and friends for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. Their anniversary is on the 29 th March but we couldn't celebrate until this weekend due to family weddings and Easter. Quite an achievement for any couple. Mum and Dad  had a lovely day. We hosted 65 people at our house for Sunday lunch and most of the family visiting for the weekend. Just a tad exhausted on Monday but very proud to be able to do it for them. Our parents have been nothing but loving caring and giving, providing every opportunity possible for us. Thank you Mum and Dad.

The bridesmaids dresses and photos

Ray and Noela Donpon

Mum and Dad's original cake topper on the side of the cake. 

A letter from the Queen and the Governor General 

All those standing are the remaining wedding party..Sadly none of Dad's attendants are still with us .

Their Children 

Children with their husbands and wives.

The grandchildren with partners or spouses

5 great granddaughters , my granddaughter on the left .

2 great grandsons who didn't want to dress up the same in pretty blue dresses....LOL
mine is in front.

All of Mum's brothers and sisters were here .. Dads family , sadly, not well enough to attend.