Can't Find My Scissors!

I am in the middle of a big tidy-up of sewing baskets - I suspect it may be in vain! I have lost/mislaid my favourite scissors - small/medium sized Kai, with lovely sharp points. I am a 'habitual loser', lol! Perhaps they have been thrown out with rubbish? I have bought 3 pairs of different brands since and nothing is like my Kai's!

Not a lot happening sewing-wise - but loads of pics anyhow! My Bride so far - she is slowly evolving! I must get some applique prepared to do this evening.

My new Kaffe FQ's from Hancocks - I've been waiting for ages and I do love them. They cost roughly $2.50 each, which is excellent value for Australia! Also, a piece of French repro by Anna Griffin - just gorgeous, but a pinky red and that is not really what I wanted - never mind! Oh, this came from Reproductions Fabrics - I have been having a little spending spree while the $ is so good! Here bottom right, we have Christine's new patterns - those and top right a gift from her! I really like Rasant thread for piecing and it is up to $13.50 a reel here - not good! So I am thrilled with the threads, thanks, Christine - of course the patterns, too! Left - the latest BOM from Green Tea and Sweet Beans applique, I'll really enjoy this!

Heidi Rose - oh, this is all a bit jumbled because I'm rushing again! We had a lot of fun on Sunday with this little sewing kit, stuffing included and yet to be finished! I would like to come up with something similar for her - any ideas?

Here's a close-up of her Dad's quilt - stolen from me when they came back from England nearly 6 years ago. It is dearly, loved, washed and worn - a real scrappy with quite a story and made in the quilt-as-you-go method.

I certainly try to make utility quilts that will be loved and used and I am so happy to show this dear old thing!

My grandchildren - 2 sets of twins 13 and 5 - how lucky am I? We went for a Sunday lunch at a nearby new hotel at Secret Harbour - it was a gorgeous venue and a gorgeous day!

My little Halloween Girl - looks a real little lady here, but I am not sure about that - love the nearly-black fingernails!

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Back to my scissor-hunt - happy day everyone!

Happy Halloween!

Here in Australia, the younger folks are starting to celebrate Halloween - I have some treats ready for the little ones who come knocking this evening - they are usually accompanied by an adult - a lot of fun for them!

My Bird of Paradise is finished - I'm sure he will make a grand addition to my Civil War Bride Quilt - he took quite a bit of time to come to fruition but it has been worthwhile!

Five blocks completed - I haven't decided how big the quilt will be. Perhaps The Bride will be my next venture!

Siggie squares all ready to be posted to Melissa in the USA - this has been a fun swap and I am so looking forward to the return 74 squares - it will be the first Signature Quilt I have owned!

My Stitcher's Angel gift must be posted today, too - I think I have shown you this little potholder before - since then I have been able to find grommets/eyelets, so more are on my must-do list as stocking fillers!

Another weekend on our doorstep - hope yours is filled with nice things to do!

PS - Oopsy! One day early!

A Bird, Horses & Soldier!

I've been busy in the past week with obligations and some fun, social days - so not a lot of stitching to show!
Here is The Bird of Paradise block from The Civil War Bride Quilt - in progress, that is, but it shouldn't take a lot to complete now! Wow - what a tail - and as you can see, I am playing with the upper part of the bird, altering it to a Kim McLean look-alike bird!

Congratulations to Christine of Once Upon a Quilt ... - Christine won 2nd Prize in her section at the Queensland Quilt Show for her quilt 'Sleep Baby Sleep'! Christine is a very talented and enterprising quilter as many of you know and this quilt is very special to me.

Many years ago, I drew up this applique design and started to make the quilt, but was never happy with my fabric choice, so passed it over to Christine.

This quilt is beautifully appliqued and hand-quilted and certainly is a winner! With more reproduction fabrics being available nowadays, I have ordered the red and blue shown and am madly looking forward to starting another quilt!

To find out more about it's history, pop over and visit Christine! Maybe she will release a pattern soon!

Just look at this pre-loved hand-knitted toy soldier - Danielle found him at a market yesterday
and will put him aside for Byron for Christmas! She is thrilled with the find as their twins were conceived in England and she feels very sentimental about this and has quite a lot of collectibles for them!

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It's the start of a new week, so lots of happy stitching everyone!