Blow you away post....

Well I am still shaking with excitement.....I have received my Christmas in July swap, hosted by Linda and Stephanie....(awesome job ladies, three cheers)....my swap partner was ....."PAT"....

delivered to work was a box, not a post pack but a box....I opened it, had to pop home to take a photo before I tore into the packages, look how beautifully wrapped they all are.....and what I found inside just totally 'blew me away'.........now this package deserves a couple of posts, as there is so much detail in all my treats, so over the next few days I will show each gift in detail.... how gorgeous are they all, I am really just so lucky....but first of all I will share with you the stocking...just check out the stitching, Pats workmanship is wow.........

I love all my gifts Pat, you are just so very generous, and thoughtful and everyting in my parcel was totally mind boggling......goodness me, I always seem to get such fantastic swap partners........now tomorrow I am going to show you "Sweet Pat", that is what I have named my doll.....have a fab day, cause I am.....LOL....

Last week swaps were sent,,,

Last week finishing touches were added to two swaps and sent off in the post.........The first one being a Christmas in July with an online stitching group that I am in, these ladies are just all so talented..........and the second photo is for the Christmas in July Swap...Linda and Stephanie have hosted (one again fantastic work ladies. you are both awesome.).....I have enjoyed doing both of these swaps so much...so hopefully these parcels will be landing soon.......

This is a must....

How amazing is this ruler...yesterday when "Chookyblue" was visiting she had with her this 'Dresden ruler' by Matilda's Own....in a matter of minutes we put together this half Dresden plate.....I have only ever done one of these, and it was not easy, but this ruler is totally amazing....hope you are having a good day......pop over here if interested in this ruler..

Awesome DAY..................

Well it happened again....another lovely day at 'Club Quilt'.........I was able to get together the shaggy quilt for my son, just have to sew down the bind and then into the washing machine....We had special visitors today at Club Quilt......Chookyblue and Fairy Girl, it was just so nice to see them both. haven't seen Chooky since GDITC back in March, so it was an even extra special day today (thanks heaps for calling love you both)...........I am sure I have told you, but anyway I am going to tell you again....gee I'm blessed, I do have such a great life.......

Plans for tomorrow

Today was spent on the computer......as well as my full time position at the Dealership I also have my own small book keeping service and the day was spent doing a BAS for one of my clients.....its a good feeling when you have finished....tomorrow is Club Quilt day....last meeting I finished off the first quilt that I am making for number two son's new lounge, tomorrow I hope to get together the second one which is going to be a very simple shaggy quilt....hope you have all had a great day....

Anyone for tea...

This is the July Mystery Stitchery of the Month from Under The Mulberry Tree....this arrived in the post last week...this month is a Janelle Wind Pattern...tea cosy and coasters very cute....an overcast cold day today not pleasant at all...but it is nice inside....

Two happy little bloggers.......

The other day I shared with you a photo of my gorgeous Paper Bag Swap gift made by Jenny....I have since found out that this is an original design made for me...it is called....Peg's Hearts....now how fantastic is that......Jenny received my gift yesterday and this is what I made for her....this has been an awesome swap and I just feel so privileged to have had Jenny as my swap partner...once again Maree thanks so much, this has been an excellent swap..(Sorry lots of photos in this post...)

Portholes......

Such fun whimsical little stitcheries this is from Allie....a free BOM...Portholes...and just so much fun to stitch, if you are not already doing these little beauties please pop over to her blog which is very inspiring and have a look at blocks one and two, thanks a lot Allie.........enjoy your day....

A thing for Christmas...

I seem to have a bit of a thing for Christmas at the moment....a little stitchery I have been working on...'Heart of Christmas'..by Rosalie Quinlan.....I have used a dark variegated red on this one, I just love using these variegated threads...have a great day

Loop-D-Loop...............

My work is very demanding but I try to find a little time each night to do a bit of stitching...block number 6 of Verandah Views BOM....now I need to go and print block number 7 and trace that onto some fabric.....I am really enjoying this Free BOM.....This is a little purchase for this week......I have been stippling for quite a while...I love free motion quilting but my skills are limited...after looking around the net I came across this DVD...by Patsy Thompson.....it arrived this week and I watched the DVD on Friday night...it goes for a bit over 2 hours and it has lots of great ideas, "Loop-D-Loop looks like something I could have a go at as well as "E's W's and Loaves of Bread" (great name for a quilting design).....I am hoping to get some sample pieces sandwiched together to have a bit of a bash at some of her ideas......any one else out there tried any of her DVD's.....

Lots happening...

Another huge week.......but lots of nice things happened to make it a great week....I received my fantastic gift from Jenny...but there was another part tucked away in the wrapping...this gorgeous brooch......I really was very spoilt with my gifts......and then I was given this lovely scarf made by one of my mates from "Club Quilt", Pat thankyou so much it has kept me warm all week......I also packed up my "Paper Bag Swap" gift for Jenny, a little sneak peak above....

enjoy your day...

WOW.............

Look what I have received...............this is my Paper Bag Swap......my partner was Jenny...above is a photo of the bits and pieces that I sent to Jenny and she then turned it into this absolutely gorgeous wall hanging and pin cushion.....I just love it.....this shows the talent of this wonderful lady....I must mention Maree who has organized this fantastic swap....this is the second swap I have been in organized by Maree and she does do a fantastic job, runs a very tight ship...three cheers to Maree.....and as for my treats, Jenny I was just so thrilled when I opened my parcel thank you so very much, Jenny did my gift while she was packing up her home as she is now being relocated to the other side of the country....what an awesome lady she is......

So quick and easy...

On Sunday at Club Quilt I also made this little cover for my sewing machine, she was getting cold in her vinyl jacket........so quick and easy it was a free tutorial from Sew Mama Sew.....(fantastic tutorial thanks so much)....I changed mine just a little I added a border and it is a great way to use up leftover charm squares......have a great day.....

Very good Sunday......

Thank you so much for all the lovely warm wishes given to my baby boys yesterday for their birthday....you are all just so kind......It was Club Quilt day yesterday and yes we did have a lovely time......I made some date scones to take along....and I put the borders on the quilt I am making for number three son.....so all in all I had a fabulous day.....hope you all had a fab one as well....

My Babies...

I have three great achievements in my life and these are two of them...(the other one turned 26 earlier this year)......... 25 years ago I was blessed with these two gorgeous babies....my twins....Chris and Josh.......always remember Mummy loves you so very much, have a fantastic day...........