The Patch Craft

Angus

2012-02-06T22:08:00.003+11:00

Today Angus started 3yo Kinda. When he woke up this morning he said do I go to school today. He sang all the way there, it was so cute. He is looking forward to going back on Wednesday.

Andrews Birthday

2012-01-29T22:06:00.003+11:00

This weekend we celebrated Andrew's birthday, so the occassion called for a cake, so I made this......

I have another family birthday coming up so weather permiting I may make another one.

Gift finishes

2012-01-29T21:58:00.005+11:00

I have completed a few things to go into my Christmas/Gift box.

There is few baby's coming along so I have done some blankets for them.

I have also made a few sewing bags and pin cushions.

I have gotton a bit side traced this month, I was planning on starting my friends quilt but I have found out I have 2 years not 1 as I thought.

Mat's for Angus

2012-01-15T16:04:00.004+11:00

I have just finished the mats and door stop for Angus's room and the best bit everything came from my stash.

2012 The Fresh Start

2012-01-01T19:48:00.007+11:00

Don't we all love a fresh start? 2012 is going to be mine. I'm not making new years resolutions, instead I am going to set myself monthly goals.

1. 70 nine patch blocks for a friends 50th quilt (she's 50 2013)
2. Table runner, bedside mat and a door stop for Angus room
3. Bag made from Bliss fabric that I got from my birthday swap
4. I Ufo
5. Loose 3 kilo's
6. Blog more

Stay tuned to see how I go.

I thought I would share my christmas cakes that I made for my family.

Winnings

2011-12-01T15:19:00.004+11:00

I was a lucky winner of this beautiful pack of Christmas fabric from Samelia's Mum. I have a few projects in mind for the new year using Christmas fabric, so i'm sure you will be seeing this soon.

Fat 1/4 Club

2011-12-01T13:13:00.004+11:00

This week was my turn. I was very spoiled by the gilrs Natalie, Barb, Jan, and Sandy. I received a charm pack of Bliss and some fat quaters by Barb and Sandy, now to decided what to make........

Thank you girls.

Girlie Girl Quilt

2011-10-26T22:19:00.003+11:00

I have just finished putting together this Charm pack quilt, now to find a outer boarder. The Charm pack was called Girlie Girl.

Tis the Season

2011-10-26T21:15:00.004+11:00

I have just completed my second Tis the Season quilt by Natalie Bird. Think I will be keeping this one for us.

I have been working on a christmas swap but it's a secret...........Hope she likes it.

I am off to work with a charm pack.....see you soon

I'm back

2011-09-27T16:25:00.006+10:00

Andrew asked me at the weekend to make a bag for his cordless microphone thingy (he plays bass guitar and sings in a band) so this afternoon I made this won't he be surprised..

Last night I completed the first off my Tis the Season quilt top's. I have enjoyed doing this chirstmas wall hanging. I have started tracing another one.

Angus Birthday

2011-09-10T21:10:00.007+10:00

This week Angus turned 3. We decided to have a Doctor Who party, he is a big fan along with his daddy. Here is the costume that we got from the Uk for him to wear on the day. Yes he is a Dalek.

I made his birthday cake, it's the Doctor's Tardis. My friend Vickie made the red Dalek.

Stitching round the block

2011-07-07T14:35:00.004+10:00

Thank you Fiona, Marina and Lorraine for all the hard work that you put into my stitching around the block.

I have finished and made it into a pillow. I love it. I have the perfect chair to put it on and admire.

Slack Blogger

2011-06-29T21:07:00.012+10:00

I have been slack blogging but I have been busy quilting. First off I started with a birthday present for my sister. I made her a sewing bag, pin cushion, needle holder, and bought her a clover needle holder.

Finished a quilt for my friends baby, but I will have to show you later as she comes by and I dont want to spoil the surprise.

I have been making tissue holders (100 of them) some for a friend who was having a ladies pamper night, playgroup fundraiser and some for gifts. They are very quick to make and addictive.

I have also started Tis the Season quilt. I have seen it around a lot of blogs and thought why not, so i'm making 2.

I have also been working on a UFO, so pictures of that in the next few days (promise)

So you see I have been busy. See you soon

Ufo finished & Baby toys

2011-05-25T21:17:00.007+10:00

I dug into my box of Ufo's and decided it was time to finish this purse by The Birdhouse.

I Love it.

I have made more of the little Giraffe's for friends babies, these are so additive. The pattern is Sew Little by Melanie Hurston

Easter Sewing

2011-04-30T22:12:00.013+10:00

No sew blanket

Over Easter I managed to get a few projects done. This is a no sew blanket using polar fleece.

Moda Lawn Chair quilt

This quilt can be put together in a few nights using scraps,width of fabrics or the original pattern is using a jelly roll. I used the scraps from the other red and white quilts that I had made earlier.

Two baby quilts using the same fabric just changed the inside border.

With quite a few babies coming this year I thought I would get a head start. Now I have to wait till my quilter can fit me in.

Waiting for the Easter Bunny

2011-04-23T22:14:00.002+10:00

Happy Easter. We are already.

I'm late

2011-03-31T23:04:00.004+11:00

I'm late to post this for my One Chirstmas Item per month. I made this one before for a swap and loved it, so I made one for us.

Thangles Quilt

2011-03-31T23:01:00.005+11:00

Another finish for the month. I started this thangles quilt 2 years ago. It will be heading to a friend who had a little girl yesterday.

Coin Quilt

2011-03-31T22:49:00.004+11:00

I made this quilt using a Jelly roll, I am very happy with the final result.

Soft Toys

2011-02-24T21:57:00.003+11:00

This year I have a few friends having babies, so I am making a start on their presents. I will be making more of these, they are fun and quick to make. Perfect for little hands.

Christmas

2011-01-25T21:21:00.009+11:00

I have joined Narelle's 1 Item a month for Christmas. This is what I have achieved for the month. A tree skirt and a table topper (just needs to be quilted) and 12 christmas tea towels.

Eleana's birthday present

2011-01-08T23:33:00.004+11:00

I made this sewing bag, pin cushion and needle case for my friend's birthday, her favorite colour was blue, she loved it.

Stitching round the block

2011-01-08T23:17:00.005+11:00

Before Christmas I received my stitchery back. Thank you ladies for all your hard work. I love it. I am thinking of making it into a cushion, but I will think about it for a little while.

Chookyblue SSCS

2011-01-08T22:51:00.005+11:00

Mary Grace was my swap partner. I received these fantastic goodies from her - all the way from the USA. Christmas Advent calender,angel peg ornament, notecards, sticky notes,jumbo tags,scissor fog, dmc verigated threads and some christmas material.

Thank you for all of my lovley gifts.

Chookyblue SSCS

2011-01-07T21:03:00.003+11:00

Nancy (nancynearphiladelphia.blogspot.com/) was my swap partner.

Nancy was allowed to open her small gift first, a cross stitch santa, to hang on her tree. Nancy's other parcel was to be put under the tree till Christmas day. I sent her a hand stitched table mat, a Christmas bag and a Bon Bon.

Hope you liked them Nancy.

On my Verandah swap

2011-01-07T20:55:00.006+11:00

Lisa sent me all these goodies in our swap.(thequiltery.blogspot.com)

Soap, little bag, mouse pincushion,copy of extra curricular, chocolate, a hand made purse.

Thank you Lisa I loved all the gifts.

On my Verandah swap

2011-01-07T20:44:00.004+11:00

Before Christmas I took part in Maree's swap. Marlene was my swap partner in Nz (catsandcapers blogspot.com)

I sent her a magazine, chocolates, nail file,tea strainer, bag, sewing things (pin cushion,needle case and tape measure) Christmas ornament, I wrapped them and put them in a Christmas stocking.

I received a lovley email saying she was doing a happy dance and she loved all the goodies.

Stitching round the block

2011-01-07T20:29:00.005+11:00

I have just finished the last round on Marina's stitchery. Here's a sneak peak.... Wonder what she will make it into?

Cakes

2011-01-07T19:43:00.007+11:00

I decided to make Christmas cakes for my mum, my in-laws, niece and ourselves. Thought you would like to see.

Angus

2010-12-11T22:05:00.005+11:00

One of my friends in mothers group is a photographer and took some great shots of Angus in our garden.

On my Verandah swap

2010-12-11T21:46:00.004+11:00

I have entrusted Australia Post to get my parcel to it's destination on time. Wonder where it's going.......

Stitching round the block

2010-12-11T21:38:00.003+11:00

I have completed round 3, Lorraine should have it now to work her magic on it.

On my Verandah Swap

2010-12-11T21:07:00.007+11:00

Lisa was my Secret Santa, I love all of her gifts that she has sent me. I have put the soap to good use yummy. The little mouse pin cushion is so cute. Here is the other goodies that she sent me.

Christmas bags

2010-12-11T20:21:00.005+11:00

I have made 12 of these bags for the kids in my mothers group and other friends with little ones. They are easily put together and the kids loved the bells.

SSCS Swap

2010-12-11T20:08:00.006+11:00

My SSCS has arrived all the way from the US. Mary has asked me to open the big present first as she would like me to be able to use it this year.

I will post a picture once I can show you all the goodies that she has sent me. I am very lucky. Thank you.

Friends Swap

2010-11-24T21:30:00.004+11:00

I forgot to post what I sent to Fiona in my Friends swap. I know she liked what she got.

SSCS Swap

2010-11-24T19:41:00.005+11:00

It's on it's way far far away. Hope my swap partner like's what I have made for her.

Stitching Around the block

2010-11-24T14:56:00.006+11:00

I have completed the second round on Lorraines block. Now it's off to Marina to work her magic.

Stitching Around the block

2010-11-03T19:20:00.007+11:00

I joined Helens stitching around the block and I had to send mine off to Fiona. These are my favorite colours. Looking forward to getting my quilt back in the next few weeks.

Thanks Fiona for taking great photos.

My Crochet Blanket is finished

2010-10-16T19:17:00.004+11:00

After seeing on a few blogs the crochet blankets popping up I decided to make myself one. I think pink and purple worked well togther. I love how it turned out.

My Friends Swap has arrived

2010-10-16T19:07:00.007+11:00

Fiona over at http://bubzrugz.blogspot.com/ was my swap partner. My little helper was there to help me open my parcel. This is what she sent me. I love all her gifts, I feel very spoiled.

Friends Swap

2010-10-13T22:36:00.004+11:00

I have been busy stitching for Fiona over at bubzrugz.blogspot.com/. She was my swap partner. I will be able to reveal in a few days what I sent her.

Mr Australia Post should be arriving at your place in a few days Fiona, hope you like your gift.

It's finished

2010-10-13T22:32:00.005+11:00

I have been working on this quilt for the last few months, now it's ready for the quilter's. It is going to be for my in-laws for Christmas.

Some hand sewing

2010-09-14T14:05:00.005+10:00

After finishing all the usual household chores, I managed to get some hand sewing done.

The weather was just beautiful to sit on the deck. Two more blocks to go then I will be joining them together ready for the quilters in October.

Lydia's Treasures colour swap received

2010-09-09T14:13:00.001+10:00

I participated in Lydia's Treasures Colour Swap and my partner was Verionica in Nz. I gathered these goodies in her favorite colour Green. I hope you like them

Colour Swap

2010-09-02T21:51:00.003+10:00

Today I received my Colour Swap from Veronicah in NZ.

I love all of her gifts that she sent. Have a close look at the bag, must of taken her hours to sew on all of those buttons.

Thank you Veronicah for the lovely gifts.

Angus 2nd Birthday Cake

2010-08-31T20:10:00.005+10:00

Angus is turning TWO in a few days and I have been busy making his cake.

Not a lot of sewing happening

2010-08-19T14:51:00.004+10:00

There hasn't been a lot of sewing happening here. Angus has been keeping us up every night for the past month. (he's about to turn two) Last night he did sleep through so today I got my red handsewing quilt out(previous post pictures) and sat here, it was lovley to feel the little bit of sun that came out.

Crochet Squares

2010-07-20T16:47:00.004+10:00

I have been doing these little crochet squares while watching masterchef. I have seen a few on other blogs and I have always wanted to do myself a blanket.

Cake Decorating

2010-07-20T16:36:00.005+10:00

What have I been up to latley..... I started cake decorating classes and this is my first attempt. I am very happy with it and I love the hot pink colour.

Star Pillow's by Janelle Wind

2010-07-15T17:56:00.015+10:00

The lovley Janelle was having a week of giveaways. I was lucky to win.

This is the one I received, it's gorgeous. Thank you Janelle

Early Bird Christmas Crafting

2010-06-25T14:10:00.004+10:00

I have just completed these little simple needle holders to go with the pin cushions that I made earlier.

I love making these little gifts now on to the next project......

One Flower Wednesday

2010-06-24T17:28:00.004+10:00

I'm late. I should have posted yesterday but time just got the better of me. Here are my flowers (this week was red week). I bought my material for the path so I am going to work on putting the quilt together.

Early Bird Christmas Crafting

2010-06-21T12:52:00.005+10:00

Another project for the box. I whipped these bon bon's up yesterday in no time. The pattern is by Hatched and Patched. I opted not to do the embroidery on them as I am going to put the person's name on them. Closer to Christmas all I have to do is fill them with chocolates.

One Flower Wednesday

2010-06-09T15:37:00.003+10:00

I have been using up some of my scraps to make these flowers. I now have 13, I will have to start working out how I want to put them together soon, how are you putting your's together?

Early Bird Christmas Crafting

2010-06-03T21:40:00.004+10:00

Two posts in one day wow.

This is a quilt that I have made before (see previous post Mum's Quilt) My In-laws loved it so much that I am making it for them for Christmas. The Quilt is called Formal Elegance by Rickety Stitches, it's only a four block pattern but I am making it for a Queen Size bed so it has to be 16 blocks.

Early Bird Christmas Crafting

2010-06-03T16:12:00.004+10:00

I have my first project for my box. I have been busy making these little pin cushions. Do you have a favorite?

Early Bird Christmas Crafting

2010-05-31T14:23:00.005+10:00

Are you doing the Early Bird Christmas Crafting? (http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com/). I have my journal and box ready. Now time to plan what i'm making.

One Flower Wednesday

2010-05-26T14:38:00.005+10:00

It's Wednesday, time to post our flowers. How's your garden coming along?

Spring Fever Bingo

2010-05-21T21:06:00.004+10:00

I have joined Spring Fever Bingo (http://the-quilt-shoppe.blogspot.com/). Sounds like a lot of fun, come join in the fun, it starts soon.

One Flower Wednesday

2010-05-19T13:43:00.003+10:00

I joined Karen's (http://journeyofaquilter.blogspot.com/) One flower Wednesday two weeks ago, and here are my first flowers in bloom. They are very addictive. I'm loving watching my garden grow.

My Dad

2010-04-28T09:14:00.004+10:00

In memory of my dad. It's been 12 months, gone but never forgotten. xxx

Sweet Dreams

2010-04-02T17:35:00.002+11:00

I won this pattern from Hilltop House a few weeks ago. I am planning on making this soon. Thank you Evonne for a wonderful giveaway.

Carrots for the Easter Bunny

2010-04-02T17:14:00.003+11:00

I have an addiction to making these carrots by http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com/. I have made 15 of them (12 for mothers group). The Easter bunny won't be going hungry.

My Mums Quilt

2010-04-02T16:33:00.003+11:00

I have made this quilt for my mum, it is called "Formal Elegance" by Rickety Stitches. I enlarged the size to fit a Queen Size Bed. There are 16 blocks, all with backstitch and some satin stitch.

I am very happy with it, hope she is too.

Mums Scottie Dog

2010-01-20T21:47:00.003+11:00

I have just finished this Scottie Dog for my Mum's Birthday. She loved it.

Christmas Tree Napkins

2010-01-01T19:40:00.005+11:00

Look at these gorgeous table napkins I made for Christmas.The pattern was from: http://gumtreedesigners.blogspot.com Next, I will have to make a table runner to match.

Our First Holiday

2009-11-25T20:42:00.013+11:00

We spent the last week at Cairns, here is Angus waiting for his first plane trip.

Here is Angus in the pool

Quick Christmas Swap

2009-11-25T20:38:00.003+11:00

Barb sent me this package of goodies in the swap. Thank you very much it will come in very handy.

Quick Christmas Swap

2009-11-25T20:31:00.005+11:00

I decided I had time for one more swap before Christmas, so I put my name down for this one http://tozzscorner.blogspot.com. This is what I sent to Barb my swap partner.

From my Stitchers' Angel

2009-11-25T20:26:00.011+11:00

Look what I received from my Stitchers'Angel Leah. Thank you

My Angel Swap

2009-10-18T20:55:00.006+11:00

This is what I sent to my Stitchers Angel Livinia in Argentina last week hope she likes it. I enjoyed making it for her.

Look what the postman delivered

2009-10-18T20:45:00.005+11:00

I won this pattern by Cinderberry Stitches called Petite Couture. Thank you Natalie.

Look at the beautiful book that I won from Jenny for her September challenge. Thank you Jenny.

Another quilt for Quilts for Orphans

2009-10-18T20:42:00.005+11:00

This is a Log cabin design.

My wash swap gift

2009-10-18T20:36:00.005+11:00

This is what I sent to my swap partner Chocolate Cat, I hope she likes it.

My wash cloth swap present

2009-09-29T21:18:00.005+10:00

Look what I received in my wash cloth swap from Vanessa. Love the colours.

From my Stitcher's Angel

2009-09-21T19:54:00.006+10:00

Look what I received in my first installment from my stitcher's angel. Thankyou.

Message to my Stitcher's Angel

2009-09-11T21:14:00.003+10:00

I received my parcel today will open and take pictures over the weekend and put them on my blog.

Having a first Birthday party for our son.

Angus' Birthday Quilt

2009-09-09T21:24:00.003+10:00

Angus is a very lucky boy, look what his Aunty Alison made for his first birthday

Christmas

2009-09-01T19:52:00.006+10:00

I picked up this material from Spotlight the other day to make Angus a Christmas quilt. I am thinking about cutting up the blocks, putting a border around them and hand stitching. Has anyone got any other ideas that might work?

Bathroom

2009-09-01T19:39:00.010+10:00

For the last two weeks we have been having a new bathroom put in. The light colours and clear screen have made the room look bigger.

Where has our baby gone ?

2009-08-17T21:23:00.005+10:00

It's now official Angus has found his legs at 11 months.
Sewing can now only be done once he has gone to bed.

Cheryl's Quilt

2009-08-17T21:19:00.004+10:00

This is my friend Cheryl's quilt. It is her first attempt at quilting. I did the borders and the binding for her, great effort Cheryl.

My pink angel bag

2009-08-12T21:00:00.003+10:00

I made myself the pink angel bag after making the blue one for Josie

Goodies I won from Hilltop House

2009-08-12T20:56:00.007+10:00

Here are the goodies that I won from Hilltop House blog. Thank you Evonne for making me a beautiful Party Bag

Josie's Bag

2009-08-01T19:11:00.005+10:00

It's taken me some time, but at last here's some patchwork I've done recently. Thought I'd post this bag that I have just completed for a friend of mine. I got the pattern from www.abyquilt.blogspot.com. As you can see, it's turned out quite well.

Our wedding anniversary

2009-08-01T19:00:00.005+10:00

Monday was our 2nd wedding anniversary so we went off to Doyle's in Mordialloc for a lovely lunch and a walk along the cold windy pier. It was so cold we all had to rug up.

Off to the craft show

2009-07-24T20:20:00.002+10:00

I am off to the craft show in melbourne with my sister and her friend. Not a lot of sewing done this week as i have been sick.

The world of blogging

2009-07-14T20:57:00.000+10:00

Well today i have joined the world of blogging, it will take a little while for me to get the hang of it