I LOVE LOVE LOVE fabric . . . did you know?

On a really windy afternoon . . .
I stole some time & headed
to the abundant
cavernous
treasure trove
that is Gail B's . . .
to be found inside a ware house tile shop!
Yay more fabrics . . .
the trick is to walk in her front door with
a project in mind!
I did have . . . .
but still came away with other fabrics which
I love . . . yet to have a clear direction!

Don't I love those not-so-"clear" colours . . .
Great circles & graphics
& some girlie ones for some little T's

Patchwork

I've been meaning to post
about these pieces for a while . . .
The heart panel my Mum made!
The day Oscar had his 1st Birthday Party
was the same Sunday we had
him dedicated at ABC
I hadn't long finished making his quilt
& some other pieces
& she asked to pinch some matching fabrics!
She did the words & date on her
new computerized machine
& turned it into his own
prayer mini quilt of sorts.
It has a heart & hand design like the
Shakers have been know to use!
"Hands to work, Hearts to God"
Special
This wall panel I made & has his name on it
& there are little pockets to post things into!
Was my first attempt at Flying Geese too!
Fun
Oscar's cot quilt
He's our little star you know!

Crochet Crazy

I grew up with a giant rainbow granny square blanket
that my mum made!
"Hey Mum where is that blanket?"
I've been busy making my own
giant granny square blanket
. . . & here's an up date!I have 1 & a 1/2 balls of yarn to go
- so that's as big as I will make it!
I might add an edge in another colour
. . . yet to work that out!
But got to tell you all
about an Aussie blog I've found . . .
Sarah London - she's a crochet queen!Sarah has a fabulous bright style
& her instructions are so clear!
So Sam & Katherine
. . . here you go, get your hooks out!
She's doing a 'block' of the month . . . so fun!
Thanks Sarah

Visiting family in Philly & Friends in DC

Hot steamy summer days playing in the grass
& learning what goes up must come down!
A visit to the Nation's Capital . . .
walked miles & miles
about the memorials with great friends. Great fun!
Our own style of "Backyardians"!
Love, Love, Love swimming!

Austrian Snaps

Stayed in Igls . . . typical Austrian guest house,
mountain views, flower boxes,
a pristine landscape & more Schnitzel!

Looking back towards Obertraun, near Hallstatt
Stunning glacial valleys

Salzburg Castle . . .
viewed from every angle . . . perfect blue!

London snipets

Borough Market . . . where they film
"Market Kitchen"
& is a Jamie Oliver hang out!
No we didn't spot him
but we ate & saw lots of lovely food!
Ever had a Bubble & Squeak Roll?
. . . to die for . . . really, truly!

Greenwich time!
0'0"0'"
Telescopes, Mean time, Meridian,
East & West . . .
Fascinating!

The London Eye . .
Perfect day . . . looked out over all of London
. . stunning!

Latest Block Swap

Hey . . . another swap well done everyone!
We missed you Louey!
Blocks above made by Lisa, Wendy S & Lizzie
Love them all!
This one below made by Jenn . . .
Thanks again Jenn for hosting us last night!
We love your flowers in the grass!Was also wonderful to meet little Scarlet . . . 9 weeks & perfect skin!
&
Did you see the great big pile of blocks that are appearing!
We'll each soon have a quilt to go!

Come Feb 2010 we'll be looking at starting
another Swap so if anyone would like
to join in on the fun contact me!
artwendy@bigpond.net.au

Amanda Soule

I blog I love to checkup on time to time . . ."Soul Mama" aka - Amanda
I thought you too might like to look?She's written these fab books which one day I will have my own little paws on!
I like her style, her philosophies & her get up & go!

Alex

So while we were away . . . a new boy welcomed into our world!
Well done Wendy & Dale!
Welcome to life little Alex

Green . . . . & not so Green!

"Cheers"
We love the colour green . . . did you guess?
Here we are sitting at lunch
at the top of the Salzburg Castle . . .
Really hot day . . . thirsty work this touring business!
(those T shirts were not deliberately planned to coordinate!)

Our little traveler . . . going in style!
Not so 'green' when it comes to plane rides . . .