Tuesday, June 23, 2009

SEWN Giveaway Announcement!

Monday morning our time - June 22 and this is what I was doing, above - I should have been notifying my SEWN Giveaway winner - here's a nice surprise for a lady who so generously gives of her time to all things quilty and bloggy - yes, Maree it is you, congratulations! Maree of On My Verandah was person 22 to leave a Comment and that was how a winner was chosen! Lots and lots of Comments came from my very faithful Followers and I'm sorry I couldn't give a little buzz to lots more!

Isn't this a grim picture? My beautiful? front garden - no roses for a few months, I'm afraid! Dear Danielle and I each worked for over 3 hours solid, a sore back and legs today, and we are supposed to be doing the back garden this morning. It is very wet and miserable out there so I hope Danielle decides to give it a pass. The quote to have the gardens done was $160 for 4 hours - whew, some skilled people who work in mining and construction in this state don't earn any more than that and do we ever get receipts when we pay this type of worker? - all food for thought isn't it? Off your soapbox, Girl!

My miserable little bit of stitching! Still embroidering in the evening and Sunday night decided to do a Pie - the start of my Pies and Tarts Quilt. With a bit of luck I'll get to the machine today!

Happy week everyone!

16 Lovely People said ...:

Nedra said...

In a few months I'm sure your roses will look beautiful.

RG said...

Wooohoo...congrats to Maree!
ah Lurline..only no roses for now, but wait!! :D

Unknown said...

Lucky Maree , it really won't be long till your roses are back and here's me wishing mine would just go away , wrong colour , very prickly .
Made your day with my whinge haven't I ? LOL !

Julie said...

You could have come and done my garden!!! your will look great in the spring. I can't see the plants for the weeds in mine at the moment. I actually resorted to spraying a bit last week. Will see how that goes.

Unknown said...

THANKYOU for Picking ME...Woo Hoo.....Thanks for the Kind Words Girlfriend....
cheers

Unknown said...

I just had another look at your Prize...Yeah.! I am getting one of Your Pear Pincushions & that Gorgeous Fabric...You have Made My Day....Thanks so Much...
hugs

Bev C said...

Congrats to Maree. Now Lurline you must go out and get some punnets of colour or throw some seeds around. Gardening is good for your bones,and muscles you know you have them after a days gardening! You can come to my home now I only have an acre of roses to prune. Happy stitching.

Deb said...

Lurline, I agree with you, your giveaway went to a wonderful person, congratulations Maree.
Your garden looks fabulous, I adore those little sculptures representing family.

Janet said...

Maree certainly is a worthy winner so congrats to her. I'm busy doing pies and tarts too.

Julia said...

Congratulations to Maree...
I must get to and do my roses now..and saved yourself some money..stash money!!
My frame has arrived at long last, guess what I'll be doing for the next few day!
Catch up soon..
Hugs Julia ♥

Kaaren said...

Congratulations to Maree!

If I didn't know better Lurline, when I first saw that photo I would have thought that you lived in the same development where we used to live in Florida...palm trees and all. No roses in Florida though...it's too hot!

Betsy said...

so are you redoing the garden yourself? It is always good to start over with a clean slate though I must admit , it is grueling work.

Pat said...

I am so glad that Maree won. She is very deserving. My roses are in full bloom right now and are so beautiful. I am sure yours will be back soon.

Micki said...

Congrats maree...enjoy your prize!
Micki

Myra said...

Congrats to your winner Maree! 8-)
Thanks for hosting a giveaway Lurline! 8-)
Stay warm and dry...
Happy stitchings!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to Maree!

We have to do that to our front garden this coming weekend. Sadly, I think I am going to lose a couple of favourites this year, but when the weather warms up and I have a bed of roses, it will all be worth it. :)