I Have Been Tagged

I have been tagged
Thanks Kirsty for the tag.

I have to write either 6 random things about myself or if I have been tagged previously 6 things that make me happy and then I have to link the person who tagged me and tag 6 more people you know (and let them know you have tagged them in a comment on their blog)

As this is my first tagging I will leave it at the six random things.

1. I procrastinate about doing the ironing so much but then when I finally get stuck into it I really enjoy it

2. My husband and I eloped and were married in Langkawi, Malaysia

3. I was totally indesicive with naming our girls so I left it up to my hubby to do, I think he did an excellent job

4. I am the conservative one in our partnership, only on the big ticket things though, on everything else I am a shopaholic spendthrift

5. One day I am going to cycle Lands End to John O'Groats in the UK. I have hiked the coast to coast of England so want to go the opposite way! If my grandfather can walk it, I can cycle it!

6. I don't do anything by halves, I am a complete "bull at a gate"

Now I tag only 3 people because so many seem to have been tagged already

Belinda
Ruth
Missie

Lost My SewJo - Could Be The Hang Over Today

I have only appliqued one circle onto Zoe's quilt this week. Was hoping to be much further along for my lesson tomorrow. Today I have a great excuse. Last night, 3 of my lovely friends took me out for dinner for my birthday. We went to a great Japanese - Kyushu in Neutral Bay which is a little too handy to The Oaks. There was only one other designated drinker and I didn't think we drank all that much. My head tells another story today. A 2am bedtime and tiredness is already kicking in, I think there will be snuggles on the lounge with Zoe this afternoon, and a few zzzzz's whilst Playschool is on! I am 35 tomorrow, and feeling every day of it with this headache! A fun night out though with lovely friends. Thanks Liz, Rai & Nikki xxx

A Busy Tuesday...and More Quilting Goodies!

Dave and I had a lovely day yesterday. Both the girls were at kindy. So we headed into the village for a coffee and a sit in the sun as it was an absolutely stunning day in Sydney then off to the vets as Zeus had his 12 weeks shots. As I am such an emotional wreck when it comes to these things I asked Dave to take the morning off to come with me! Zeus was fine, he couldn't have cared less, amazing what a liver treat or two will do. Then we took him on his first public outing! It was very exciting. OK, so it may have only been a 10 minute walk from the vet to Petbarn, but he was well behaved in the shop, we were proud! Then we came home and sorted out the study which was very exciting for us, Dave did some work and then off to the gym and then to pick the girls up. Last night Zeus "graduated" from Puppy Pre-School, so that was very cute. Our next goal is to get him used to other people, and just as importantly, other dogs. There are alot of dog parks in our area, including the one on our street, so we will take him a couple of times a week for a social chit chat with other pooches!

A trip to check the PO Box this morning got me all excited! 3 quilting books I ordered arrived, and some of the FQ bundles of the Butterfly Fling fabric that I have ordered for Ciára's bedroom. It is so pretty and cute and perfectly girly, I just love it and can't wait to finish THAT WIP LIST so I can move onto redecorating her room! The order was split into 4 envelopes, and only one has arrived so can't wait for the rest of it. More dreaming of what will be!



I still haven't done the binding on the flannel quilt, that was going to be Sasha's quilt! I have decided to give it to my girls as a dolls blanket as I am too unhappy with the back of it. I have run out of time to do something else for her now so have bought a lovely gift instead. There is always a snuggle quilt for her 1st Birthday that I can do! I am still pottering along on Zoe's quilt, I have applique about 10 circles now, I think there is about 40 to do. I sit down at night with the intention of doing at least 3, but usually by the end of the 1st one I am too tired. I love it though and am happy to take my time on it as I am enjoying it so much. I don't think I will make my deadline for it as I am going to hand quilt it. As long it is nearing completion when her bed gets back from being restored then I am happy. I have plenty of other self imposed (inflicted!!) deadlines to meet coming up!

I am about to put Ciára into the pram and take her and Zeus out for a walk, here is to it being a success as we haven't done pram and Zeus yet!

Not A Fan Of Flannel!!!

I put Sasha's quilt together last night, I hated the flannel! I just couldn't get it to not pucker at all! It looks very cute until you turn it over. A very basic design, I just sewed charm squares together but I do like it. So now to do the dreaded binding and it is ready to parcel up and give it to the little princess. My only hope is that when I wash it, it looks more like it has that lovely crumpled affect rather than puckering. We will see. Will bind over the weekend and post pics.

We are off to Cirque Du Soleil tomorrow night, we love it so are quite excited...even if it is a work function for Dave's company!

Malibu Monkeys Are Go!

My brother in law and his partner are having a baby, due next month...I wanted to get something really bright that was gender neutral (their prediction is that they are having a boy, but that is what I said both times and both times out popped little princesses!). Anyway, when I saw this Malibu Monkeys fabric I thought, "Yep, that is it" and I am going to turn it into a raggedy edge quilt, a larger than cot size so they can use it as a floor mat if they want to. The fabric is very cute. 30 FQ's, there might just be some left over for my stash!!

This mumma is tired today. An easy day, I went to the gym this morning, the girls just love the creche and it was only the 2 of them today so they had a ball. Then into the village to do a few chores and home. We had a blind put in the entry today, it only took a year to decide whether to or not! Anyway, it looks ok, can hardly notice it is there. Must go to bed before 10.30 or I feel like rubbish today.

Now it is time for Playschool so that means I can set my machine up and do some more of Sasha's Snuggle Quilt, maybe I will even get it finished today?? Here's hoping ...

It's A Charmed Life I Lead.

My Computer is being super slow today! Very very frustrating

We have had a hectic few days. Life seems to be getting away from us. We can't believe it is mid August!

On Sunday afternoon we met our dear friends, Mel & Jon's, new little boy Finn. He was 6 weeks old and just gorgeous. I absolutely love this photo of Dave holding him. We went to Centennial Park and it was bitterly cold, but a chai latte and a walk soon sorted that out! Cute photo of Zoe loving her chocolate cupcake, but it wasn't so pleasant regurgitated at 9pm! Even her Dora doll copped it!

Yesterday was my favourite day of the week - Tuesday. As much as I adore my family it is so nice to have a complete day to myself. OK, so I might clean the house and do the groceries, but I get to sit and read a magazine if I want to, I get to watch MY TV whilst I eat my lunch if I want to, I don't have to listen to Justine Clarke or The Wiggles until I do the kindy pick up, I get to hang out with Zeus and not worry about him nipping the girls (he is getting better but we have been told he probably won't completely stop until he is 5 months) but the best thing is that I get to SEW SEW SEW!!!! Yesterday I completed putting the blocks together for Zoe's Strawberry Lemonade quilt, the borders are still to go on. This photo is off the 2 borders I will be doing, a 1" stripe then a 6" strawberry border. The binding will be the stripe. A friend had a bubba girl last week, Sasha Marvi so I am putting together this very basic but cute flannel throw for her to use on these chilly wintery days we are having. I sewed 2 squares in the wrong spot so need to unpick those (that is what I get for sewing while I am on hold on the phone!). Hoping to do it after my body balance class tonight. The shot of Zoe's quilt was taken in our back room with the afternoon sun pouring in, it was lovely but makes for a terrible photo!



I love this photo of Ciára, it shows her as the cheeky minx she totally is! Sometimes I can't believe how different my girls are. Both so unique and amazing but so totally different! Ciára has finally started walking this week. She has been taking steps here and there since way back in April but just wouldn't take off properly! Now she is off, I know I am alive again!

I know it is a just over a year since we moved into our house, but I still get such a kick looking out the study window across the road to the park. My New CX9 is beautiful too, we are really happy with it, though it can be a little bit thirsty on the juice!

Last but not least, a photo of my beautiful Zeus. He is getting so big. But he is brilliant, responding really well to the training we are giving him. We have been doing puppy school and last night he was quite anxious, which is really unlike him. He did brilliantly with the off lead stuff. He only barked once so I was really pleased and he has hardly had any exposure to the other dogs. I am really looking forward to him getting his 3 month vaccinations next week so we can start taking him to the park and getting him used to other dogs, and walking on the lead.

Well this domestic goddess (yeah right!) must go off and finish the ironing. I would really love to have a nap. We did training this morning, there was heaps of running, and though I feel fantastic I am knackered. The Everest high ironing basket calls. xxx

I am scared!

The lovely Belinda has organised a table runner swap for Christmas - my very first swap ever! I don't know if my quilting is fit for my family and friends let alone people from online quilting group! I will give it a whirl though!

Totally Moronic!

Yep, that's me!

Yesterday I tried to delete my old blog, but rather than doing that I deleted the current one! Thankfully one of the girls in my online quilting group had my blog open and managed to cut and paste it all for me so I didn't lose absolutely everything. Thanks Melissa, I am so grateful.

I have decided not to pop all my old blogs in except for my challenge list below!

It is Tuesday and the girls are both at kindy - my freedom day. Yahoo. I have groceries and cleaning up to do but plan to spend the best part of the day sewing.

Time to get moving!

Setting Myself A Challenge...or Nine!

So..I have a looong list of WIP's and projects to complete my Christmas time so I have decided to share with the blog world (well the few interested in my blog!!) my timetable to complete my list!!

1. Sasha's Snuggle Quilt - to be completed by Sunday 31st August
2. Zoe's Strawberry Lemonade quilt & Bunting - to be completed by Sunday 14th September (also must do painting for her bedroom - if I ever decide what to do. Note to self - talk to Little White Dove about ideas!)
3. Retro Quilt - to be completed by Sunday 21st September
4. Stephanie's 60th Birthday Quilt - to be completed by Friday 3rd October
5. Zoe's Dora Snuggle Quilt - to be completed by Sunday 12th October
6. Al & Koy's Bubba Raggedy Edge Quilt - to be completed by Sunday 19th October
7. EB Christmas Table Runner - to be completed by Sunday 26th October
8. Mai's 60th Birthday Lap Quilt - to be completed by Sunday 9th November
9. My Christmas Table Topper - to be compelted by Sunday 23rd November

OK, so you may not see me for awhile as I will have to start being super dooper organised - I am determined. Will post pics as I go!

Have I gone mad???