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Do you believe that our lives are based on Fate and events happen to us whether planned or not? Or do you believe in Destiny, that we all create our own and it is up to the individual on how their life is lived? I have for a long time believed we create our own destiny, life is what you make it.  There is no such thing as luck or chance, just windows of opportunity that open fleetingly for us to

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So I was trawling the internet instead of doing something productive, and discovered this fabric range that I had to show you.  Designed for Free Spirit Fabrics by Dena Designs, the range is called "Leanika".  It is so whimsical and pretty, and appeals to the bird lover in me - love the bird motif!! Aren't the colours fresh and pretty?! I am a big fan of these design motifs I saved my favourite

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Last Sunday we went for a trip to a tiny country village called Loch, located in South Gippsland, Victoria. I had never visited this area before and loved the little town; it is small but full of character and very pretty. Loch has an annual "Quilt Hanging" day, when they display quilts made by the locals down the main street.  Festooned from shop fronts, in windows and even in the Fire Brigade

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Ok, so I feel a book review coming on.  Today's review is a little different though, because I thought I would show you books by authors/illustrators that I LOVE reading to my children. Sam Williams is an author/illustrator of many children's books - until recently I thought "he" was a "she"! Naughty me for making assumptions - but his illustrations are so sweet!! This is a library book we have

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Today I thought I would share some photos of my mum's beautiful garden.  Whenever I visit my family home, relaxation hits immediately.  The wonderful green-ness (is that a word?!) is a cooling sight, particularly in comparison to the often barren Summer we have at our country home. Memories of growing up surrounded by gorgeous blossom trees and golden Autumn trees has definitely been the basis of

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Have you ever had the flashback associated with a smell or taste that sends you hurtling back to childhood?? Memories of being little are getting dimmer with age, but yesterday I was reunited with my six year old self. Mum's neighbour invited us to raid her plum tree the other day; which we did with the children (adding an interesting element!). Yesterday afternoon Mum pulled out the big cast

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When I first discovered Millie was sick with the likelihood of not getting better, I decided to make a quilt in her honour.  Originally I hoped to bury it with her in the hopes that she would give me enough time to make it, but that was not to happen.  I think it will be nice to have a quilt that resembles her comfort to me - a constant reminder of her at home. This quilt has been quite a

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You may remember a post I wrote recently about Sunnyridge Strawberry Farm.  Well while staying with my family over these recent weeks, I thought it would be wonderful to visit again!  Thought I would share these photos . . . My two gorgeous kiddlywinks, Georgia & Aidan having a feast of a time!  Unbelievably we were all wearing coats and scarves in the height of Summer; it certainly is true about

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The last two weeks in my life have been one of the toughest periods yet.  My special pooch Millie was diagnosed with Cancer about two weeks ago and she died four days later. I can honestly say Millie was my best friend and where once she filled my heart, it now feels empty and sad.  Looking at photos of her has been impossible, so writing this post must be cathartic. This photo was taken about

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Here is a quilt I made, that is in the process of being hand quilted. I say "process" but the reality is she has been curled up in a bag for quite a while getting crushed! The pattern I used is called "Jelly Girl" by Fig Tree Quilts, and the Jelly Roll used is Moda "Spring Magic" by April Cornell.  Never thought I was a floral fanatic, but it is starting to become obvious in the quilts I make.

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Thought I would show you some lovely materials. The first I cannot even take ownership for; I bought it on behalf of my Mum the other day, she saw it in a local patchwork shop and couldn't live without it. I know it is a cotton/linen blend, and I am sure through surfing the internet that it is a Japanese Fabric, but surprisingly it does not have a printed selvedge with the company name and

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The other day Brett's Auntie was hospitalised due to a car accident and will be in there for quite a long time.  I began thinking about a gift I could make to cheer her up.  I remember my time in hospital having two little babies was quite stifling and dull, and I was there during an exciting time!! Taking inspiration from Laurie Sharp's book "Wool Pets", I decided to craft a blue wren.  I know

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Thought I would share with you a find I had at an Antique Fair one or two years ago. The Antique Fair visits every Easter and one year I travelled along to see what kind of trinkets and baubles they had.  I discovered a man selling prints such as these and walked away but never forgot them.  So, you guessed it, the following year back I went with a fist of notes to see if he was there. The

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It has to be said that one of the best things about the warmer months of the year is the berries.  And a freshly picked strawberry has to be tops, doesn't it?! Twelve months ago, the children and I headed to the Mornington Peninsula for a family visit.  While there we took the opportunity to go strawberry picking and it was just fantastic.  Photograph courtesy Sunny Ridge Website We visited the

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Ok, Book Review today . . . If you have a love of gardens and need fresh ideas or are new to the hobby and would like some inspiration, this is the book for you! Less like a "step by step" and more of one woman's account of making her dreams a reality, this book is a little like dipping into someone's personal thoughts, loves and ambitions. I really fell in love with Velvet Pears; the story,

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Well I must be a sucker for sunsets.  Never thought I would be posting pics of them here, but looked out the window last night and saw this.  Had to take a photograph . . . This is why we live in the country - the sky is just magnificent and when you think "now that's a beauty", along comes another night like this.  We had a very hot day, about 41C, and the cool change had just come through.

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Doing a bit of tinkering yesterday, inspired by a book I borrowed recently from the library.  Titled "D.I.Y. Design it yourself" and edited by Ellen Lupton, I chanced upon this page . . . The section in this book was about altering your store bought clothes to get a "custom-cut t-shirt". So I rummaged through my t-shirts and pulled out this used and abused blackie which I wore under clothes

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Just looking at the temperature guide on Google and it says we are already at 28C. It feels a bit warmer than that I can tell you!  Looking through all the beautiful blogs on the other side of the world filled with snowy pictures makes me feel a bit envious, trying to imagine myself there . . . Well my weekend was quiet; I somehow hurt my back (think my big boy Aidan may have something to do

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While searching through my boxes of materials for Georgia's letter cushions, I pulled out these beautiful fabrics. Love Love Love them! On a family outing day last year I plunged into a patchwork shop while my husband had the children's attention and had a good look around.  I stumbled upon this pack of charm squares by Moda Fabrics and thought they were absolutely beautiful. So two packs later

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You may remember an earlier post I wrote describing myself as mildly obsessed with books - I have a love affair with them.  I often think about that question often posed . . . if you were stranded on a deserted island what could you not live without?  Never been able to answer that one with confidence, but I think I could settle there quite well if it had a library! When moving to our dream home

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Hi! Thought I would show you a quilt I made VERY early on.  It was the second attempt at patchwork and the first time outside of a class.  I was bitten by the bug and having first learned patchwork with a jelly roll, couldn't resist trying one again.  Moda Fabrics really have lovely ranges in the jelly rolls; showcasing so many fabrics that aren't always possible to buy individually. The Moda

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Well, it is set to be another scorching day here today, a frequent occurance that has spelt out drought, as for most of us.  We have had a fortunate enough amount of rain over the last few months which has resulted in us living off one tank of water without having to buy any in. However with these increasing extreme weather patterns combined with a total reliance on tank water, I would love to

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Well I am on my way to creating the "Letter" Cushions for Miss Georgia's bedroom.  It has been thoroughly enjoyable (and surprising!) searching through all my materials for pretty floral prints and spots.  I suppose you could compare it to looking at an old photo album really; forgotten memories and occasions come back to you with each photo.  Much like this, I look at some material having

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Hello! Thought I would share some presents I made for the children at Christmas.  The first is some funky bunting, now hanging in Aidan's room. Aidan is at the "between" stage (2 years old), when he has outgrown the baby-ishness but is still a little small  to develop strong likes and dislikes . . . except where spaghetti is concerned ;) I wanted to create a playful atmosphere in Aidan's room

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What is is about the anticipation of a new project that can fuel so much energy and enthusiasm? Today I had a big clean out in the children's bedrooms and my own wardrobe which has of course inspired me to fill the space with something else! I saw this photograph a couple of weeks ago in the book "Children's Rooms" by Andrea Maflin . . . I loved the idea of the "Letter" cushions, and thought

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Hi there, If you love books like I do, you probably find them a great source of inspiration and motivation in your life.  I am a full-fledged bibliophile, so fortunately I re-discovered the local library.  It was becoming very expensive feeding my addiction!!Here is a lovely book to inspire:Written by Lena Corwin and published 2008, it is a fantastic source for printing in different mediums on

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Sitting outside after putting the children to bed, I noticed the sky changing and moving rapidly.What an inspiration for colour, light & texture.  The photographs probably don't do the sky justice; it looked like floating pink, blue and yellow glowing fairy floss.  If I waited long enough, I would catch a dart of lightning passing through it.Another common sight over Summer: the humble tomato. .

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Welcome to the new year!! I hope you had a lovely change of decade.  Mine was unsurprisingly quiet.  We had a storm pass through so watched our own light display from the verandah. It was very relaxing.Today was the highlight for me.  Georgia and I went to the movies together for some girl's time; we saw "The Princess and the Frog".  It was Georgia's first experience at the cinemas and we both

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Here is a quilt I made for a friend's one year old boy.  It is called "Oliver's Rocket" which the mum wanted to be the central theme (Oliver's nickname IS Rocket!)I borrowed much of the idea from one of my favourite books; "Material Obsession" written by Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke; and much of the fabric is from the Prints Charming range.  What beautiful material to work with!!  The actual

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This is a little quilt a lovely girl asked me to make for her little teddy.  Her favourite colours are pink and purple, and I couldn't resist but to add some glitter spray.  What girl (or woman) doesn't love a bit of bling?! The challenge was the little bear appliques, a first time for me; so please don't squint at your screens and look too closely.  There is also some trickiness associated

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Well, the children are down for their afternoon nap and the pooch is gently snoring in the doorway (bless her).  All is right with the world . . . Thought I would post a pic of a cot quilt I recently completed.  Made for my friend who knew she was having her third baby boy, I decided to do a spotty jungle theme.  It is called "Connor's Jungle", the first I have ever handquilted.  I wasn't sure

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Well, today is the last day of the year and another hot one.  We had 20+ degrees last night and it already feels about 30C.  I think my Scottish descendency is secretly yearning for mild Summers and cold Winters.  Nothing beats snuggling up in front of an open fire with a quilt wrapped over your knees. Here is a present I made for our little girl as a Christmas gift.  I call it a "Hair Tie-dy"!

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It is a very hot 37C here today, and I can feel myself melting.  I cannot believe the end of another year (and decade) is almost here, each year moves faster and faster.  I think when you are a child every day goes on forever, but as you get older it's hard to keep up. 2009 was the year of completing projects. If you are like me, you have a stash of "projects" tucked away in drawers and boxes,

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Ok, I am back again I can tell this blogging thing may be very addictive.  It is the strangest concept really, isn't it?! Kind of like a virtual diary that everyone can gaupe at.  I can see the fun though, already I am thinking of all the things I would love to put in here, my collective interests.  Not the bookwork I really should be doing now though, ha ha. Will promise myself (anyone out

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Hello world, This is my very first post on a very scant looking blog.  Inspired by all the other blogs I have run into on the course of my internet craft searches, I am now attempting my two cents worth. Lets hope I can suss out the mechanics of these things so we wont look so boringly naked!! Hopefully I can get some pics loaded soon which will give you an idea of the loves of my life - in no

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