Finished Quilt!

At long last my quilt is finished.. Only 3 years in the making.. I am so pleased it is done at last, seemed to take forever but it was worth it, it looks great on the bed.

Something Different!

For some years now we have been unhappy with electric heating. In the past (about 7 years ago since we changed) we always had wood heating and now, after some consideration we have installed a new, improved version of wood heater.. How marvelous.. I had almost forgotten how warm you could be with it. Sooo.. We made a wood carrier from canvas. I know there have been versions of these for sale in the past and they  are probably still available  but the quality wasn't good and they wore out quickly. I am hoping our version will last a lot longer. I have now made a couple extra for friends who I know would appreciate them. Saves us ladies carrying one or two pieces at a time... This is the new wood heater. Warm as toast.

This is the wood carrier...

My Mothers Day Win!!

A week ago I filled in an entry form and I was fortunate enough to win a really great Breville food processor in a competition at our local newsagents. A lovely bit of hardware for the kitchen I am looking forward to using very soon. I am not usually lucky in competitions but I think this win is pretty spiffy. What do you think?? it comes with an instruction book with recipes and a container for the blades plus a spatula. Not bad!!

                                    

Can't find my followers!

Is anyone else having problems with finding their followers?? I am and I have no idea why. I haven't changed anything so I can't understand what's happening. If anyone has any ideas how I can fix this problem It would be very much appreciated so if you can... Please help..

2 More!

Here's a couple of little folk made from a pattern I found while surfing the net. I altered the pattern and made the little one into a bear instead of a kitten. Very easy to make which is how I like a pattern to be and now I can make them without the pattern which is good because I can adapt them and make them bigger or smaller by changing the amount of stitches.

Pink Kitty!

Something new for me and I'm not sure if I am happy with the result or not. I found the pattern a bit confusing and I think there must be a  way to make this cat actually look like a cat. Maybe he should have whiskers or something. Would love to make another similar if I can find a pattern that is easier to follow. Maybe it's just me but sometimes I look at a pattern and can't make head nor tale (should that be tail Lol..) of it.  If anyone can suggest a site that has an easy pattern, I would love to hear about it..  Don't think I like the eyes...  But here's kitty...

 

90th birthday Celebration!

Our old friend Ron celebrated his 90th birthday last week. We were invited to attend a birthday lunch at the Country Club Casino, a real joy to spend such a momentous time with Ron and his family. Congratulations Ron, hope you see many more birthdays. John & Ron having a celebratory glass of wine.