Hugs & Kisses for SweetP !

I've opened my Christmas in July pressies - thank you so much, Paula of Coffeetime Stitches!

I've been thoroughly spoiled, haven't I ? A gorgeous stocking, I have never had one before, a Clover white marker and little rolls of cord and ribbons!

Also, a gorgeous table runner, 30's fabrics and needle cases! I just love the card made from and A4 paper and wrapping paper! I can't wait for Christmas now to use my goodies!

Whew! Back to Green Tea and Sweet Beans BOM - very challenging! When one tries to find ways to make things easier, is that called cheating?

I have discovered I am very good at it - foundation-pieced, except for a little bit of applique to incorporate the yellow strips - the block does measure 6 1/2" square as it should! Oh, I do hope I can get through the rest of the quilt using these sort of shortcuts - not enough time to hand piece it all. Am loving making this quilt - click on my Sidebar, just to the left, if you are interested!

This was our place last night - son-in-law working and several Supervisors!

Tried and tested today, my new sewing bench - it is just perfect and cost about $150 all up, from Bunnings! Still extension leads to be connected safely and quilts to be hung - My Studio is coming along very nicely!
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As you may have gathered - I am having the time of my life this weekend - Pea and Bacon Soup in the Slow Cooker and Dancing with the Stars on tele tonight - it doesn't get much better than this on a wet, cold winter's day! Hope you all enjoying yourselves, too!