Hello

I am getting quite a few ladies joining in for the Fat 1/4 Birthday swap for 2010...anyone that was in this year's and wants to be in it again for next year you will still need to email me and let me know...I am not Presuming that you want in again...
I am enjoying my time at home for now and catching up on my Sue Ross BOM...I have redone block 1.I know way behind...just wasn't happy with the points on the outer border nor the fabric...I am doing it by hand now and it's working out much better..whew.!
All's well on the home front...they are 95% sure DD is having a Girl...little Ella...ahhh. but we are still keeping an open mind just in case.....I am knitting at night again which is nice..
I am finding it hard to keep up with blogs while only checking in weekly but am trying..
take care
maree





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Reminder...Birthday Club.

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Hello
Just a Friendly Reminder to all in this years Fat 1/4 Birthday Club...
We have had a couple of Members who have missed out on their parcel's between August & Sept...could you Please check your groups list to see if you have missed anyone...we all know that Life gets busy so if you have... Please send it on to the Recipient....
We are coming to the end of this years list and we have people signing up for next year's...you have till the end of November to get your name to me by email...
sorry this is Aust & N.Z Only due to postage cost..
.Thanks for stopping by.....Maree

Friday..Meet my new Neighbours..

These little Fellows come most afternoons...we are use to kangaroos in our backyard from Living here before...a Blue Tongue Lizard also lives in our Garden...the previous tenants left him behind..lol...

Also thought I'd share this with You...Father's Day & the Surf Quilt was revealed...Mr.B was thrilled and surprised to say the least...not the best piccie but it was bloody cold in the cabin....I feel like a stranger haven't been able to keep up with what's been happening in blogland...that's right NO laptop as yet...I am enjoying the time out at the library on my Own..woohoo.

Nothing on the work force as yet but have decided I am going to go back to Tafe next year...hope I have someone my age in the class..lol..I will be doing full time 3 days a week in Business Office Admin...hope this will update my office skills to get out of Nursing..

Have been working hard on my Xmas Advent Exchange with Jo_in Tas...have the Big Box now Jo won't be long before I am ready to post off...

Just an update on the Baby news...all going well there 16 weeks now...have been knitting in front of the telly at night..enjoying it again..Port is so much cooler for knitting.

We feel like we have been in our new house for ages now only being 5weeks...sewing room still not workable...ho hum.!

Hope you all have been well & will try and catch up in blogland...I have had some New ladies join our Fat 1/4 club for next year which is really Great.

have a good week-end you All.

Till next time.

cheers

Maree

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Birthday Fat 1/4 Club for 2010...

Hello Again...

Yes it's that time of year again for me to get the BF1/4 Club ready for 2010...

Now for those of you who don't know what I am talking about I will Explain...

On Your Birthday you will recieve 2 Fat 1/4's from 6 other members of your group....and in return you send each person in your group 2 Fat 1/4 on Their Birthday.....if you would like to join as a New Member you need to Email Me and I will send you the info needed to be a Member.

If you were already a Member this year just Email me as I already have your details...if you decide to change any details for next year also send them in your email.

Depending on the amount of Members we get I hope to keep each group to 7 Members Only which means you only have 6 Members to send to for the whole year...I will be Mixing People up for next year so you won't get the same People you had this year...
Any Quieries don't hesitate to email me.....
Closing Date: 30th November 2009
Email: http://mareew@live.com.au

Just a reminder that this Swap is for Australian & N.Z Only...

Thanks for stopping by and ThankYou for all the Lovely Emails Welcoming Me back to Blogland.
cheers
Maree

Hello...Finally.

Hi All...

Well I have finally had the chance to get on here to let you know what where up too...we have been in our New House for 3 weeks and we are Lovin it.....It seems so long since I have had the chance to get here and so much has been happening in Life itself.

Firstly my Computer has Died Literally and is beyond Repair...so I will becoming Friendly with my local Internet Cafe' till Funds allow me to buy a New Computer.....both Mr.B & I are looking for part-time work so hope at least Mr.B will get something Very Soon if you get my drift...lol..he's been hanging around for tooo long now.

I hope to catch up with your Blogs over the next few weeks to see what you all have been up too...ME... hardly any sewing done...my sewing room is no where near ready to function...

I am working on my Xmas Exchange so that at least is something...I have been Invited to 2 groups one I have been too which is Lovely...

I have recieved emails from Ladies to join in on the Sue Ross BOM & I will have your Invite on my next visit ....Sorry for the delay...

The Move this time round has been full on to say the least.....Never Again.!!!
Cheers for now...
Maree

And Another...

I have been Sneaking into my sewing room at night to get the binding finished on this for Mr.B for Father's Day...this was the best place for me to take the pic this morning as Mr.B has now moved into My TV room as his TV has been disconnected...so Glad Austar wouldn't go back on so I won't have to put up with Golf Or Footy for the next 3 days...lol.even though I did show my Disappointment for him when it wouldn't go back on...yeah Right.!!

I added this onto the back and have since written on the label and is all wrapped to be hidden in my bag till the Day...
Thanks so much to You that have sent Best Wishes for the Move this week...I'm Rearing to Go...
Hope your Enjoying your Sunday...
Thanks for stopping by: Maree

A Finish..

I have Finished this Mock Quilt that I am giving away to a Friend of my DD for a Housewarming Gift....I'm happy with it & all scraps from my Bin...
The Removalists are coming a day early now...just as well we are Organized....still a bit of time for sewing....now were counting the days...4 to go...I will be off-line for 3-4 weeks but I will endeavour to get to the Library or Internet Cafe' to keep updated...I have joined Ravelry this week...boy that's a site and a half...takes a bit to get around but I have found some Gorgeous Baby tops that I am itchin to get into...so far so good on that front...
Have a Good Weekend All

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So Far.!!

I have 3 complete Diamonds so far with my Hexies...a bit slow at the moment but have them packed for while I am being a Nomad from next week...plus 3 Bindings on Quilts...I am looking forward to that time....the Fabrics I am using is: Heather Bailey-Freshcut with a mixture of Tone on Tone White & Homespun...I am really happy with these.....
One week from now & I will be on the Road South...just about Packed...off to Lunch today & tomorrow with some work mates & Mr.B is doing likewise....our last Luncheon will be Monday at the Boatclub...for my last plate of Crumbed Prawns from Hervey Bay.....
The Weekend is soon here...hope it is a Good One for you...

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Wordless Friday....

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New Blog for BOM.

Here is the Link for all You "Sue Ross" BOM followers.. .http://www.suerossbom.blogspot.com/ You are Most Welcome to add your Blocks as you go for this Mystery Quilt.
Will be Great to see the Different Fabrics in Our Blocks and the End Results with them All..
Would Love for you to Add yourself as a Follower to see how many in Blogland are joining in on the Journey...When you do I will send you an Invite to the Blog so you can add post & pics as we go along...
Enjoy.!
.Thanks for stopping by.....Maree

New BOM...

I was So Pleased to see this Arrive yesterday...the First Block for MO's Sue Ross BOM.....Whirly Gig....I Always get Excited when I get Fabric from MO...some of it is out of my Comfort Zone which Challenges me to have a go....

And here is Sue Ross with one of her Quilts.....this BOM is a Mystery....hope these blocks will be included.....LOL the Challenge is ahead that's for sure.....not sure how many Bloggers are also doing this but I know Lurline is for sure...she is Excited too.


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My Week..

Firstly Our Eldest & Only Son is 27yrs old Today....he is also Moving ..Today in fact....at least he is only going around the cnr.....oh yes Remember it Very Well....water broke at 5pm...Mr.B was at the Pub.. he had just finished work.....had to get a neighbour to go get him...No Mobiles back then....he sat & read the paper while I was Induced.....aahh the memories.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAVIN

We have been down South & back....Purchased another Property...long story....last shift at work tonight....and the packing is almost done...
this is my week at the machine.....I will have 4 Bindings to sew down while we are living in the caravan park while waiting to go into our new place....one good thing...I will only have one UFO when I move into my new place...and that one will have to be done by hand....a good Start....

..Thanks for stopping by.....Maree

A start & A finish..

This little Quilt is Finished & will be heading to N.Z. for my Friend Jeni's little Granddaughter Elia for her 2nd Birthday this month...
From my last post I want to use those Lovely Fabrics in something like this...so I wanted to do a Mock one first to get the maths right...so instead of wasting time & fabric I have used Scraps from my Bin & have decided it will end up a House Warming Gift for one of my DD Bridesmaids recently...Her & her DH have just bought their first house on the Gold Coast.....I have been really Inspired by this Lady and she knows that I have...I am thinking of keeping to the White Theme with White Borders & a Spot Binding....
I Love the way we can Share Ideas through our Blogs ...with them I wouldn't be doing This..Many Thanks.
PS: I know there are lots of these Blocks floating around at the Moment...I Hope I am not treading on any ones Toes by doing mine like this...that is not my Intentions...I try to mix things around to make them a little Different...If these blocks are looking remotely like ones that You are making...I am not a copy cat... take it as a Compliment....Copyright you just have to be so careful.


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yummy..yummy..yummy...

I'VE GOT LOVE IN MY TUMMY......I've been Inspired from Here to use White Homespun with These.....bought at my LPS this morning on another Mission to get Binding fabric....it's funny they had this strip accross the front..you know like a Magnetic strip...as soon as I touched them they literally stuck to my hand.....I asked for Assistance but the Girl's just quietly replied ...sorry Maree but the strips don't come off till you pass the register...so what does a Girl to do ..HUH.!!!..........Buy them of Course!!
yes I have boxes sitting on my bench waiting to be filled...my Pledge to Pack till Lunch time then Sew till Tea Time....it's a hard one to follow at this point in time....but I am being Strong....
Have a Good Weekend All....


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It's 7am ...

And I'm Quilting...never done that before...my New Chair is Wonderful..no back aches so far & a New Walking Foot helps too....I started the night before...I was on a Roll..

..Thanks for stopping by.....Maree

Just a Reminder...

Ladies that the Birthday Fat 1/4 Club is still running till December...Please check your List and be Prepared to send your fabrics on time...Unfortunately we have had 2 Ladies in the same group that have not recieved any fabric from One Person for their Birthdays this month....so just sending this out to Re-fresh everyone's memory....

..Thanks for stopping by.....Maree

Our Cultural Day Out...

We had a Good day out today up at Childers...it was there Annual Cultural Festival...lots of different foods to eat...music & dancing...
after a few hours we'd decided to go to Burrum Heads and have our last Fish & Chips by the water...while we have been living in Hervey Bay we have frequently gone to Burrum on a Sunday.....was a bit Sad really.....then

Once we got home I got stuck into these....I have been looking at these blocks for far too long...they have been my learning to quilt on the machine blocks...they are not perfect or the neatest but can't expect that when you are learning....so this is my next project to get these into some sort of quilt...I have decided not to do any more blocks that go with this...I think there are till 3 to go...I know I've lost Interest in these now so they won't get done...best to finish off what I have.....
Hope you had a good weekend.....2 more shifts & I'm a free woman...well at least until the move...a little time out and then back into it..funny to come full circle after 9yrs....Mr.B has 1 week to go & he is taking leave ...he is one happy chappy.
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Hang Ten.!

Have been going Great Guns on this Quilt for Mr.B..lots of sewing this week & no Packing..tsk tsk. This Quilt is very basic..no frills about it...a bit like Mr.B really...lol.

I'm sitting here this afternoon while Mr.B is having his usual saturday nap stitching the Binding down...I have used half cotton & half bamboo wadding on this one and it is Gorgeous to quilt and to stitch the binding is a breeze on the fingers...
I will need to get back into packing mode as we have a contract on the house now...unconditional as of next friday...bit hard to believe really...plans are in motion for our journey HOME.
off to do some more stitching while I can.
looks like rain here

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Wool Applique...

Just thought I'd share this Cushion in full flight that I made for Deb for Birthday recently.....wool applique...mother of pearl buttons & ric rac...Blackbird Designs pattern...
Mr.B's Surf Quilt is coming along very nicely...one border to go and it's ready for Pinning...had a great day yesterday putting it together...quick & simple...
Hope Your Day is going Well..


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Meet "Ollie"...

My Paper Bag Swap Goodies arrived this morning from the Blue Mtns....Meet Ollie that's what I have called my New Owl...I was so chuffed when I opened the parcel to see him...my very own...he is Gorgeous..Mandy has done a Wonderful Job with him.the Brown swirly fabric on his head is the fabric I sent....also in my lovely bag...can't quite see the jumbo ric rac on the strap...I will be taking this to Childers this Sunday they are having their Annual Cultural Festival...if you are in NSW it's like going to Bryon Bay & Nimbin all rolled into one...it's a great day out about 40mins north...between us & Bundaberg...Mandy has done a Wonderful Job with my fabrics I love them....Thanks again Mandy & Thankyou to all who Participated in this swap...everyone has been very happy with their goodies....

..Thanks for stopping by.....Maree