Back in the land of Blog

It feels like I've been gone forever..... but it's only been a couple of weeks


This is what I've been up to!

Every single room in the house is still a work in progress.

The craft space is nearly at a level where I could actually create something... imagine that!

The port-a-cot just needs to be moved to the spare bedroom, and there are a few more bits and pieces yet to find homes, but the whole place is starting to actually look liveable once more.

I am really behind on reading emails and blogs. Getting an internet connection was a real struggle because I don't need or want a home phone. I've ended up with an overpriced pre-paid Telstra wireless plan while I wait for Three wireless to be extended into my area..... but I just can't live without the internet, so there's a price that must be paid.

I might still be a little quiet over the next week or so while I continue to unpack and catch up on all my favourite bloggers.

I did manage to make it to the Stitches and Craft show on Saturday and catch up with Cathy, Nikki, Liz, Fi, Justine, and Jenny, and I finally had the chance to meet Martine and Michelle and Johanna which was lovely. I hope I didn't miss anyone. I wanted to go and say hi to Louise and Cathy from Audrey and Maude but they were surrounded by customers. I also missed Jodie and Michelle who were over in the the other building when I visited... drats.

I have some photos on my mobile phone, but do you think I can actually find the usb cable to download them???

Eeeeeeeeeekkkkkk part 2

Well yesterday I opened the letterbox and squeeled with delight again!

There was another gorgeous package waiting for me to rip it open. This was a gift from Kristie over at Missie Krissie just because..... Isn't that sweet!

Inside are some beautiful fabrics (the goldfish fabric is really cute), some ribbon and vintage buttons and the cutest little quilted zippered pouch. The photo doesn't do it justice, but it's a quilted block (I think it's log cabin but I don't know much about quilting) which has been turned into a pouch...such a great idea.

Thankyou so much Kristie, I love it all!

Also in yesterdays mail was this sweet little postcard from Jhoanna. I wish I lived closer to Balaclava so I could go and check out all of her gorgeous softies in person......

This is heading straight for my inspiration wall in the half craft / half spare room!

Brown Owls

Lastnight was another fun crafty night at Brown Owls and I learned something new and fabulous! I took my little sewing kit along......my scissors, needles, thread, pins, and my gorgeous little red pincushion handmade by Libby.....


Pip bought along Peaches the Piggy and Mirabel (Belle for short) so that we could wonder in amazement at the extraordinary talents of the two creative ladies that made them.....

I wore my gorgeous Betty Jo Owl Brooch to get into the owlie spirit.
I learned how to hand piece, and I actually managed to finish this sweet little pincushion (admittedly I was still sewing on buttons while everyone else was cleaning up)!

My nest is getting a little squishy so I'll have to start searching for a new home for my little owlie friends before my next meeting in the clubhouse.....