Bee on a Pincushion flower....
Although you cant't see the moth clearly, I just liked the shape of the wings outlined against the vibrant colour of the Achillea. A bit like we see in stitcheries we do...makes me see how someone like Leanne Beasley draws inspiration from her garden in her designs!
Enjoy your week
Its surprising how much you can fit in this little caddy!
The fabrics that I used are Faye Burgos Sachet Pot Pourri, which I purchased on Saturday at Quilted Crow Gathering.
Little shoe pincushions...I dipped the wooden skewer in Rose oil when stuffing, made them smell so nice! 
Marg Lowe (in jacket) and Leonie (Leonies hair doesn't usually flare out at bottom like that, she has just quickly turned her head) Yes...just like in the Pantene commercial!lol!
Gails projects...wallhanging and needle case...just so sweet!
A bit of a mix here...Gails bag at the back, with Margs Book bag and book mark at front. On the right, you can see part of Gails table runner.
Margs Journals in three sizes, bookmark and key holder.
All my fabric and pattern purchases. The Ruby Browns bag pattern can be purchased from Jo.
And last of all, is the stitching that I was working on, from Anni Downs Garden Journal Stitchalong. I don't usually start the projects from our goody bag on the day, as I like to take my time and choose fabrics and threads when I get home. Just not too sure what to start next...so many lovely designs to choose from!
Sorry if these pictures give the creepy crawlies... but I love taking pictures of the spiders and their webs in the garden. This picture was taken just after the rain, and she was so busy weaving her web that she didn't even bother about me! She sure made use of all her legs.
It really ended up being a work of art!
Only two sleeps to go to the Q/Crow Gathering, and am so looking forward to it!
The first two pictures were taken just after it rained. I liked the picture of the red geranium because of the hidden spider web. Can you see it? It only stands out because of the raindrops on it...otherwise I'm sure I would of missed it!
This was taken at my Mums...not sure of the name of the lily, but Scarborough comes to mind?Mums even unsure what its called. 
Love Cherry Ripes and easy to make sweets? Then you will love this Choc-Cherry Ice-cream slice! This is one of the things I made for my eldests 13th birthday...It is so yum!
Line a lamington tray with baking paper and arrange malt biscuits on the bottom. Beat 600ml cream until soft peaks form, add sweetened condensed milk (380g)
I have been very slack this week and have no sewing to show, however, I have traced, ready to stitch another vintage cushion. Most of today has been spent cooking, ready for my eldest boys big 13th birthday this weekend! Not sure where all those years have gone...it's a bit scary how quickly!
I made a few more mushroom pins...in red, pink and pale blue. They are very addictive!
Hope you are all having a great week!
I headed out this morning for the photoshoot...and along comes a bee to check them out! (You might need to click on image to see better)
You can find the tutorial for Amanda's adorable pin toppers here
Wednesday nights....
And last Saturday....
I know I am going to be the talk of the town soon...as my head keeps popping up, over the back fence with my camera taking pics...and only once have I been in my dressing gown! Lol!
This was quite a challenge, to draw a picture from a black and white photocopy, when not all the details are clear ( couldn't even see horses bottom!) and to then stitch it. I chose to stitch it with just a black thread.
As my deadline was April and it seemed to be fast approaching, I thought I had better get a wiggle on, so its nice to finally have it finished!
This is the B & W copy I had...of a Mr Basil Bayles with his father in 1913, winning entry agricultural society show.
A stationery holder.....which is made from the most gorgeous fabrics!
Inside, has pockets for writing paper, envelopes and pens.....
Also, a little scented bag and a Rosalie Quinlan pattern...Miss Melly's sewing pocket!
This is the walking track where we take with our dog Jess...along the foreshore, which has fantastic views! It is a bit of a tonque twister to say though, so we just call it 'Loon' track!
This sign is on a resort just on the outskirts of where I live...
On the crafty side of things, I have finished my little crochet bag and a couple more little motifs(yes, I will stop shortly)lol! We are having a long weekend here, so hope to get some sewing done tonight...Leanne Beasleys large bag from her Romacing the Roadtrip book...hopefully! 
