Post & Rail Fence Building

I know.... this is not about sewing but...... Who knew how crafty my beautiful husband Mr D could be... and I wanted to share with you..........

 

He decided a couple of weeks ago to rebuild the fence to the rear of our yard.... We live on seven wonderful acres and have been over the last few years... upgrading and improving our piece of paradise....So Mr D decided to take the plunge.....

Using his trusty chainsaw.... and no loss of limbs thank goodness.... only hurting his back.... bugger

  

   ......he built a great post and rail fence.... TADAH......

Whales @ Caseys Beach

I know.... it is not craft or sewing..... but sometimes you need a gentle reminder.... or shove as I sometimes need to remember to smell the roses..

Or in this case, yesterday there was a whale about 100 metres off one of our local beaches at Batemans Bay... You have got to love nature.....


Thought I would share the pics with you.....

St Peters Anglican School Kimono Ring Workshop

What started out as to be show and tell for some textile students at St Peters........ to help out my hockey friend Karen.... I ended up teaching the girls how to make rings out of vintage kimono silk.

The year 9 and 10 girls are currently desigining projects with an Asain theme and I had designed (but not published yet) an asain theme quilt... my friend Karen asked me to come and give her textile students some tips and tricks for applique and some how to information.

On preparing for the lesson I thought I would bring the ring findings, fabric etc to make the kimono rings... knowing they would not take long to make....... and we all like to, at times, have a quick finishing project.....  I have posted a blog about these... they were great to make.... 

Well the girls loved them....... I was very chuffed.... AND tadah..... here are what the girls made for their class..... I think they were a bit happy....

And they did a great job!!!

I just loved sharing the knowledge with them...

I will be returning to their class in a couple of weeks to help them with their Asain projects...  woo hoo....

cheers janeene

Mad Quilters Gathering - Penrith

My Patch Fabrics, from Milton, were at the Mad Quilters gathering at Penrith this weekend (3-5th August 2012).... And look what Val made and displayed ...... can I tell you I am a little bit chuffed.... Val bought a range of my Passionately Sewn patterns... and she made "My Owl Quilt"

I do get emotional when I see one of my patterns made by someone else and especially using different colours... Okay so I am a sook........ I love it!!!!!!

I also made some cushions for her to also display at the Mad Quilters.... again her choice of fabrics..... Love them!!!!

My Love Heart Cushion ....

My Love Birds Cushion....