tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72065997201710907602024-03-13T23:44:31.719+11:00CardygirlCardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.comBlogger492125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-80998585819934049432016-01-27T21:04:00.001+11:002016-01-27T21:04:43.389+11:00Life, abridged.I can hardly believe how long since I posted. Lots of good intentions, but obviously no blogging action on my part. But there has been some sewing, with this monster tamed at long last.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffkSIyIRKS2va1xmlf9NqyckfFtbGv0Y0keQsdKmuzokWekxVFlWZsmcbtCBRmPSxOnPBGiB4wURd7uHbtSiV40q-TAMbMkAjqlxH6dAXZ0wxDKUj3irp74DiIqvtTr7cfhXYixjpOYw/s640/blogger-image-2125174732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffkSIyIRKS2va1xmlf9NqyckfFtbGv0Y0keQsdKmuzokWekxVFlWZsmcbtCBRmPSxOnPBGiB4wURd7uHbtSiV40q-TAMbMkAjqlxH6dAXZ0wxDKUj3irp74DiIqvtTr7cfhXYixjpOYw/s640/blogger-image-2125174732.jpg"></a></div><div>I have chatted with friends, <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1Tc59axEt3PTPKeod0K8s-fIFWlXNiFdfJUB410N9ZPxtBR_q-e8GVn2C1q_E_qFE_2pIgaSMaxSkmHR7pUUarlRBfQz3kMTRd4jAw9x0GOzTZibPLYluh5kieYsbNWBTrlBSYeJdRY/s640/blogger-image--2005660741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1Tc59axEt3PTPKeod0K8s-fIFWlXNiFdfJUB410N9ZPxtBR_q-e8GVn2C1q_E_qFE_2pIgaSMaxSkmHR7pUUarlRBfQz3kMTRd4jAw9x0GOzTZibPLYluh5kieYsbNWBTrlBSYeJdRY/s640/blogger-image--2005660741.jpg"></a></div></div><div>caught up on life's happenings, travelled to see family...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f8lHtJPmX5zN-UVdCFXhcfkA-pypaIRhaV2K7qBi10euiYnUwU4x7EjeXpucyUXbKGpEA3olAZc4tiQIGDBQXTOAa33Mkjpabaup4EwuSFLdtsGq-Tah2YlhYmFonS20k84N_9GYifE/s640/blogger-image-1472495557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f8lHtJPmX5zN-UVdCFXhcfkA-pypaIRhaV2K7qBi10euiYnUwU4x7EjeXpucyUXbKGpEA3olAZc4tiQIGDBQXTOAa33Mkjpabaup4EwuSFLdtsGq-Tah2YlhYmFonS20k84N_9GYifE/s640/blogger-image-1472495557.jpg"></a></div></div><div>And shared both the happy and sad times in life with all those that I hold dear.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiImbYaR1UNLv2J1aM2DmTeyBab1PGfccQnm_T1uC-8JkkKaRKDMKqT3r9q8Li9emVhtff3Mdssa1fbJIH6_UfUfvUsj-r5G21jlXTWJPEnJBcXcodFFW7IDPOUUQyJidaH0LYhwwsbw/s640/blogger-image--1614129477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiImbYaR1UNLv2J1aM2DmTeyBab1PGfccQnm_T1uC-8JkkKaRKDMKqT3r9q8Li9emVhtff3Mdssa1fbJIH6_UfUfvUsj-r5G21jlXTWJPEnJBcXcodFFW7IDPOUUQyJidaH0LYhwwsbw/s640/blogger-image--1614129477.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Stitching has happened, some classes attended.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBjbvAmMLgufLGeEf5BWYZtVkXd7WbdkqG4hOoYxHYUQivt_41Xt9C1kwtChQn2cdAdcOLBsC5c6NcUcKUxI7uYHSG5_zvlkmv2wi7Mzq_pgHPOsvdGFiaq8BR9TYE0sWQPOexzgZE5k/s640/blogger-image--1246483213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBjbvAmMLgufLGeEf5BWYZtVkXd7WbdkqG4hOoYxHYUQivt_41Xt9C1kwtChQn2cdAdcOLBsC5c6NcUcKUxI7uYHSG5_zvlkmv2wi7Mzq_pgHPOsvdGFiaq8BR9TYE0sWQPOexzgZE5k/s640/blogger-image--1246483213.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Gifts have been made....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Lx5GPiQmzV4XqSpIo9Tb8TJje_v-5LAqJfLqtGMQ9QvtTpEtwPkxInpE25RMeW9r0vow3RDygayGW0qJuHrj0t2Tz__HfGIdlTLUNycTDHtFtC3z39tp4HgE9vEx3qGsR5P5JgQ7grE/s640/blogger-image-1512060821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Lx5GPiQmzV4XqSpIo9Tb8TJje_v-5LAqJfLqtGMQ9QvtTpEtwPkxInpE25RMeW9r0vow3RDygayGW0qJuHrj0t2Tz__HfGIdlTLUNycTDHtFtC3z39tp4HgE9vEx3qGsR5P5JgQ7grE/s640/blogger-image-1512060821.jpg"></a></div>and given.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6qbP3wvNK55oDh2KjbjQEinX7_E1-6U_xP-Ep0zd9P2ZfaBJUniNqbMAf35n179AIa5WziOYTY-MwOwLnQNSCWezmXzzwF40krh1Uw8r2FbokUAdtbeSZU6Hd19wZYPATcVi0jF72oo/s640/blogger-image-616358264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6qbP3wvNK55oDh2KjbjQEinX7_E1-6U_xP-Ep0zd9P2ZfaBJUniNqbMAf35n179AIa5WziOYTY-MwOwLnQNSCWezmXzzwF40krh1Uw8r2FbokUAdtbeSZU6Hd19wZYPATcVi0jF72oo/s640/blogger-image-616358264.jpg"></a></div>Even a mega pincushion!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMh3BCqJorR_ujBvR-Cy58EQBIDWBqkwjlhVl9joZPlQUApMewfDltHPOSTH6GLTLqyN_xqwOzKfocvCk_QeBoyoZYY77ZchYvMtIwLiO4Y0N64Sj4v6TbJN1eFgzf16x7mc01qNWLb8/s640/blogger-image-1991308510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMh3BCqJorR_ujBvR-Cy58EQBIDWBqkwjlhVl9joZPlQUApMewfDltHPOSTH6GLTLqyN_xqwOzKfocvCk_QeBoyoZYY77ZchYvMtIwLiO4Y0N64Sj4v6TbJN1eFgzf16x7mc01qNWLb8/s640/blogger-image-1991308510.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There was even a trip toMelbourne and Clunes where fabric was purchased...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_TUmVzBRc389Y4HPx9GZKsOZd5vrs-rF2Qt-YKRj4S-rHmmPpIcQUQe1nxmD-9jhBPsuTW1MlyPYUToQLcAJRVgA1Rlub4roGdV8tY0mxkF7i0s6y5KeSbNih_HxfO0f4bePTc_ncAo/s640/blogger-image--2039583082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_TUmVzBRc389Y4HPx9GZKsOZd5vrs-rF2Qt-YKRj4S-rHmmPpIcQUQe1nxmD-9jhBPsuTW1MlyPYUToQLcAJRVgA1Rlub4roGdV8tY0mxkF7i0s6y5KeSbNih_HxfO0f4bePTc_ncAo/s640/blogger-image--2039583082.jpg"></a></div></div><div>and friendships were made.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW-yH5q3MzQm1Q7vR5uzkzEoum3HeKIPB8meO0B66cxMNT7FP0wE8f26RIGA8iUys3bpc5GTGXfe4_ocFntpzm-TkvKgL2EAVgTewAfD6sB_DeiBuqq9qxM8oc_r0iW2Vyut-ymwFVzM/s640/blogger-image-1857947330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW-yH5q3MzQm1Q7vR5uzkzEoum3HeKIPB8meO0B66cxMNT7FP0wE8f26RIGA8iUys3bpc5GTGXfe4_ocFntpzm-TkvKgL2EAVgTewAfD6sB_DeiBuqq9qxM8oc_r0iW2Vyut-ymwFVzM/s640/blogger-image-1857947330.jpg"></a></div>Yes, life has been good and busy....</div><div>Cardygirl xxxx</div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-45214114034707009302015-08-10T20:14:00.001+10:002015-08-10T20:14:16.737+10:00A woman of few words?<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Uncommonly for me, there are not too many words to accompany this post...I thought I would focus on the pictures!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bKh5SNgDFYC_X1zwaGzsbm4-Uekg_rOVA_izWWFWlcjSrfrq1Qor0a-3l91DMtE_GAiY20OqHK7m47ZN8jFqecVoSCJlo3500K_MORHet0TsaE1iwYSnYilC4iB9anwov4is7Hw25Gw/s640/blogger-image-1598643295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bKh5SNgDFYC_X1zwaGzsbm4-Uekg_rOVA_izWWFWlcjSrfrq1Qor0a-3l91DMtE_GAiY20OqHK7m47ZN8jFqecVoSCJlo3500K_MORHet0TsaE1iwYSnYilC4iB9anwov4is7Hw25Gw/s640/blogger-image-1598643295.jpg"></a></div><br><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am playing with a green/spring toned version of the Beyond Blue raffle quilt created by Marg Sampson-George, Lizzie a Wright and Jean Stevenson.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVQxGypQ-kB_kXC_aN4dEAymhyviMblkOTYB_BKnDl1aU-jF_wqq5S7HU7Cd0-t2WP85Ymr3gillQSWXsnljZIgWFmYTqy5Rpai70Z-FOFSRIRHwoh0eqdrmS5NUICVzOIOek68o5Gfw/s640/blogger-image-1460635417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVQxGypQ-kB_kXC_aN4dEAymhyviMblkOTYB_BKnDl1aU-jF_wqq5S7HU7Cd0-t2WP85Ymr3gillQSWXsnljZIgWFmYTqy5Rpai70Z-FOFSRIRHwoh0eqdrmS5NUICVzOIOek68o5Gfw/s640/blogger-image-1460635417.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Loving not having to think....</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpwvU_fBAy0xSt0gQK5ewpJH1QVqdBIFNcMk__zJHVhasXchyphenhyphenxFIWtjh8DPuT0qH7P030u0bc48cbxJkx43sdkNhjyiKhPLksZv7KG1nanReud6MiMlesMwwdYERKoEoTWVAxSa0KhgM/s640/blogger-image--194924831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpwvU_fBAy0xSt0gQK5ewpJH1QVqdBIFNcMk__zJHVhasXchyphenhyphenxFIWtjh8DPuT0qH7P030u0bc48cbxJkx43sdkNhjyiKhPLksZv7KG1nanReud6MiMlesMwwdYERKoEoTWVAxSa0KhgM/s640/blogger-image--194924831.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There might be an enormous checkerboard quilt in my future?</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlcJg9W4jTQNqwXz7ctLrcl1sE4aLY4SvF8X9pjb38z2IswxOdFl0VCPn2phu5zXCuIyWkl6rvITOelroK3b-U4fo4mwwBwiBSR0Dtw-39RVMbdP3X357D4QlE5huTlIuVhTbUKIHkXk/s640/blogger-image--1318984458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlcJg9W4jTQNqwXz7ctLrcl1sE4aLY4SvF8X9pjb38z2IswxOdFl0VCPn2phu5zXCuIyWkl6rvITOelroK3b-U4fo4mwwBwiBSR0Dtw-39RVMbdP3X357D4QlE5huTlIuVhTbUKIHkXk/s640/blogger-image--1318984458.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Snippets of inspiration...</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHO8Kd2tpkHAIxlWSxbZwC2Nl32X9fm1rRFbNaScFAPvYQ3aIAZK1x8WDJyjQri_fwOFOXsg-vmuj_hIiUv5NiCvrzURdmSPPci_CqYGC245JJLlEVsz8rMGFsIr_t5Gi7IX6_MfeiZTs/s640/blogger-image-1773850015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHO8Kd2tpkHAIxlWSxbZwC2Nl32X9fm1rRFbNaScFAPvYQ3aIAZK1x8WDJyjQri_fwOFOXsg-vmuj_hIiUv5NiCvrzURdmSPPci_CqYGC245JJLlEVsz8rMGFsIr_t5Gi7IX6_MfeiZTs/s640/blogger-image-1773850015.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lovely to see.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCEIwE3WO1nnOMQZe3pzOnq8iJar11kD5Mg53cf7aJ-Z95AmsJg6-Gu98viTKkzR98O302PUuO1GVPWJGxxDwhwWcoGog_SZDLID5OQTCgtPHDzokgSDynaIW84PeYISCO8SLylzOsf4/s640/blogger-image--81816264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCEIwE3WO1nnOMQZe3pzOnq8iJar11kD5Mg53cf7aJ-Z95AmsJg6-Gu98viTKkzR98O302PUuO1GVPWJGxxDwhwWcoGog_SZDLID5OQTCgtPHDzokgSDynaIW84PeYISCO8SLylzOsf4/s640/blogger-image--81816264.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Re-creating some vintage dresdens purchased at Houston...</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p7z4827-kvmoYqLndE5Vwv_1X2KjPcXb_Ax035OTcqOn3x6wuo5bZFSu8xO4SmOZF_I6gOVopjZi5Xx0XEn4qSmTbAnpGk27m5FVsV079REk0WoSKMGrdlxqB01hsLdi0OQ13GaXHaQ/s640/blogger-image--1133617793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p7z4827-kvmoYqLndE5Vwv_1X2KjPcXb_Ax035OTcqOn3x6wuo5bZFSu8xO4SmOZF_I6gOVopjZi5Xx0XEn4qSmTbAnpGk27m5FVsV079REk0WoSKMGrdlxqB01hsLdi0OQ13GaXHaQ/s640/blogger-image--1133617793.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Loving the autograph blocks from Stephanie too.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMqvuzxkoDORzhisjXItcAG3DJL9poUBaaQOL3e1Hbgo_hf2SYdI_AnEQXA62cq2px-eski6nzIgiaSAsvNt-yjjikVwvPgbN4hqkmHi6VqsjoDnr_w0zMgNW-dsS_TTSNY_9bO0QZvg/s640/blogger-image--30778437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMqvuzxkoDORzhisjXItcAG3DJL9poUBaaQOL3e1Hbgo_hf2SYdI_AnEQXA62cq2px-eski6nzIgiaSAsvNt-yjjikVwvPgbN4hqkmHi6VqsjoDnr_w0zMgNW-dsS_TTSNY_9bO0QZvg/s640/blogger-image--30778437.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Some whirligig fun....</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUNrHHg8JZ81baYwJsUgUvTQZdo566tCSsrQxtsiGG72A7lYNfw9awID9iT_77Gb3T1UJz5aX_BJidx2_hU_c8hgJ5lqt4kwBSikpzdie9r16Hx0uN8yf0O7HHUaJqfulJmVfxu-NtdM/s640/blogger-image-1707772473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUNrHHg8JZ81baYwJsUgUvTQZdo566tCSsrQxtsiGG72A7lYNfw9awID9iT_77Gb3T1UJz5aX_BJidx2_hU_c8hgJ5lqt4kwBSikpzdie9r16Hx0uN8yf0O7HHUaJqfulJmVfxu-NtdM/s640/blogger-image-1707772473.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I do love hand piecing!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hope you are stitching too!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cardygirl xx</span></p><div><br></div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-40518148060521720962015-07-12T21:33:00.000+10:002015-07-12T21:37:08.655+10:00Okay Chooky, here's a post....Bitterly cold here today with such a lazy wind. As <a href="http://chookyblue.blogspot.com/">Chookyblue</a> said, East Coast bloggers MUST be hiding inside, unless you are out playing in the snow of course! It was still sunny here but really chilly outside. Some family members found cosy spots to sit.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8w4lxxr2l0VDGNrFX4K3pYAOZ631qj3vLMupwtTfXLgNG_8ipLlQJnk7P6pjJiToufb5LwmMk1hYsoCoQlxezbnBuIdMhr8idHlj_yjPaQWz6PzUUX6xWTBRHQQ6x30p8Jehl6zV_Au4/s640/blogger-image-426480608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8w4lxxr2l0VDGNrFX4K3pYAOZ631qj3vLMupwtTfXLgNG_8ipLlQJnk7P6pjJiToufb5LwmMk1hYsoCoQlxezbnBuIdMhr8idHlj_yjPaQWz6PzUUX6xWTBRHQQ6x30p8Jehl6zV_Au4/s640/blogger-image-426480608.jpg"></a></div><br>
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So not a lot of stitching happened, but I did spend some time this evening cutting out whirligigs. I had a day sewing with <a href="http://fatquarterbird.blogspot.com/">Janette</a> earlier this week at Cottage Quiltworks with Judy Newman. It was a lovely day and I created one whirligig...just think, only twenty four to go if I want a quilt....hmmmm?<br>
So stay warm wherever you are, especially on the a East coast of Australia...brrrr!<br>
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Anyhoo! My mojo disappeared early this year, originally manifested by acute symptoms- malaise, lethargy, reduced level of sewing interest. I was hopeful that the trip to see the Quilts in the Barn exhibition by Margaret Sampson-George and her students would be the tonic I needed and my mojo would return. Yes, I was in awe of the quilts displayed, managed to find some stunning fabrics in Melbourne, ever hopeful that I would get home and be ON FIRE!!!!! </div>
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But it didn't happen, I even was blah about reading blogs. OMG, the three month mark passed and my amojia was now chronic! Vainly I tried to fight it, flicking through magazines and purchasing snippets of fabric....still nothing! A workshop with MSG failed to produce any mojo....still I floundered with a heavy dose of the blahs, no enthusiasm for anything.<br />
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I don't really know why my mojo went away, I think it was a culmination of things. Whilst our move was two years ago, it has been both easy and hard to settle- finding work that wasn't on a three monthly contract basis, finding like minded souls and actually feeling like we belong. There has been a sense of loss too, missing old friends and also the loss that some friendships were not as strong as I thought, some of these things really hurt. And these hurts have taken time to heal. And then we lost our beloved Molly.</div>
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But there were happy things that took a lot of energy too, like seeing our daughter marry and the opportunity to be a daily support for my ageing mother. Work is now settled but remains full time and is quite draining at times, but I work with an amazing team so I do feel blessed. But this leaves little time to create. And I do miss it. I really was wondering if it would ever come back....seriously!<br />
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Yesterday I think that mojo found me again. In a technique workshop with Wendy Williams, where I found a happy place amongst the colourful wool felts, perle threads and embroidery stitches which I love. Wendy was inspirational letting my head wander into her woolly world, encouraging me to take some elements of her design and make something for me. I think wise Janette summed it up by saying that I had had no room in my head of late. Smart girl.</div>
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Well, finally I am back...<strike>again </strike>a month later!!!! Some of you will be aware of the terrible weather that lashed Newcastle and surrounding areas t<strike>his week </strike>last month, cyclonic conditions, electricity outages for extended periods, damage to property and, most sadly, loss of life.<br />
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And the sound of the storm was relentless- it was almost overwhelming towards the end coupled with the harmonics from the power lines, and the suddenly an eerie stillness fell, I cannot imagine how a tornado would sound!<br />
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We had a gas cooktop so I was able to cook for us and Mum, and Mum had a thermos of hot water delivered morning and night. She wanted to stay in her own home so we stocked her up with batteries and lamps, she was well cared for! I showered at a neighbours and we managed well. Molly and Aris weathered the storm also, no doubt quietly wondering had their family not paid a bill!<br />
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A large jacaranda and gum blew down behind us- really sad to see these large trees lost.<br />
Across the road a large tree brought down power lines and then lay suspended over our neighbours car! The car escaped with minor damage. But it was quite spectacular in a weird sort of way.<br />
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This weekend has been all about the clean up, our little neighbours donned gumboots and came to help too which was fun.<br />
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We were all very pleased to see the electricity emergency crews make it to our street.<br />
Really, it was all about checking on friends, neighbours and even strangers to make sure they are okay.<br />
Many areas were without power for much longer and some communities have struggled post flood. I noted in yesterdays newspapers that our little suburb was the second hardest hit in our local government area with 3,600 homes (the entire suburb) losing power and in the whole are over 10,000 trees were lost.<br />
I attended work the next morning during the height of the storm and the destruction was amazing to see.<br />
From it all I think how lucky we are to have good services, disaster planning and strong communities- we managed where many people in other countries are not so fortunate.<br />
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<br />Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-61765380122236403752015-04-16T20:10:00.001+10:002015-04-16T20:11:18.714+10:00Oops, I didn't post again! Part 2More Melbourne pics, it was such fun!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzFS6lTl4KJZ96jWWWYPjgurkrpArE3YK8x7HZyuDCf1dqzfERAl-7TZdw9IYnAyfjugCj8SQeahOWC54VIQDYpVqxATBAVk1nPkGnNfi_LiMY65mgOJObx9JffhrnMCo32zhx5wNq4w/s640/blogger-image-1076426970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzFS6lTl4KJZ96jWWWYPjgurkrpArE3YK8x7HZyuDCf1dqzfERAl-7TZdw9IYnAyfjugCj8SQeahOWC54VIQDYpVqxATBAVk1nPkGnNfi_LiMY65mgOJObx9JffhrnMCo32zhx5wNq4w/s640/blogger-image-1076426970.jpg"></a></div><div>We saw all the sights</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xemqqY6ysPtik0OR21zS4wfRHyD6zIeBo5LgsXF_yEIlRrdpR22xqcTusxxvrr8qdWjFqfFkw4EWVqgCOOm7rlQCA-e4afIOEiVsfkgc4chi33X6FpVaLLG9AnYjjzeOTz_bH3-W9Hg/s640/blogger-image--1545007554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xemqqY6ysPtik0OR21zS4wfRHyD6zIeBo5LgsXF_yEIlRrdpR22xqcTusxxvrr8qdWjFqfFkw4EWVqgCOOm7rlQCA-e4afIOEiVsfkgc4chi33X6FpVaLLG9AnYjjzeOTz_bH3-W9Hg/s640/blogger-image--1545007554.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div>Walked for miles,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0vUNBZEueUVwktIJpzPkljNnYbV-0I8EKoigNmGK0hUqNPRJwJvbVvJUKTalg01T4MCHkhU56P4jBsLG3tpy-Y0P19UjpamfZqCCw00MEnu3hLAcUo_BvWbvgUnhYM5G6UGmoAxk4B_4/s640/blogger-image--275686284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0vUNBZEueUVwktIJpzPkljNnYbV-0I8EKoigNmGK0hUqNPRJwJvbVvJUKTalg01T4MCHkhU56P4jBsLG3tpy-Y0P19UjpamfZqCCw00MEnu3hLAcUo_BvWbvgUnhYM5G6UGmoAxk4B_4/s640/blogger-image--275686284.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Stopped for coffee,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROwF46jre_6wCZGbXjg8w5piTU7dh39XxcTuAtAu0Fo4WWpF_S2WMtIw5Qdg1mh8ARSTTugKeqrUDE4-mMUdmz58jh5h9PqaI4DfzhSnSWsIz-r4wD21_IWTeAfg2ns55oZG_cIDFAZs/s640/blogger-image--964830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Part 1Posts have been started and left incomplete....intentions did not lead to posts, and time has gone by so very quickly.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQa7Y5O4qkAgpm1V2XybHo54Z4lwi8pwopGzqq1rsOwjo12sT54kON8X8itVXGnuMAA8SAmCySVNQLxWNd4abfzYBZJFkz4SJS1I1XYaObc14u5Q_ZjreGvZomQRab-sLXTxT_yQWkNs/s640/blogger-image-1396440137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQa7Y5O4qkAgpm1V2XybHo54Z4lwi8pwopGzqq1rsOwjo12sT54kON8X8itVXGnuMAA8SAmCySVNQLxWNd4abfzYBZJFkz4SJS1I1XYaObc14u5Q_ZjreGvZomQRab-sLXTxT_yQWkNs/s640/blogger-image-1396440137.jpg"></a></div><br><div>Rather than pontificate on my March and most of April, a few pics may suffice. I headed to Melbourne with dear friends, Loz and FQB aka Janette to see Marg's Sampson George's Quilts in The Barn students exhibition. We had a ball in Melbourne, loving the graffiti, alleys and very cool vibe. I need to go back with my DH and explore! He would also LOVE the cafes, coffee and cake!</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtygE6kQIrv8_8px36VhZJG269Ew9A6lGQuUYgl63fqR-K-Nkq7gDv5y6whb-W0vB64Ptd3T7eq4WBexul-SMTmHMtToyKhwgdriiKOvv4g1jv745CieskI-goizup7gpEq2uoUUrg3vc/s640/blogger-image-1890728206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtygE6kQIrv8_8px36VhZJG269Ew9A6lGQuUYgl63fqR-K-Nkq7gDv5y6whb-W0vB64Ptd3T7eq4WBexul-SMTmHMtToyKhwgdriiKOvv4g1jv745CieskI-goizup7gpEq2uoUUrg3vc/s640/blogger-image-1890728206.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The exhibition was fabulous and so well organised by Marg, Jean, Lizzie and Linda- all beautifully supported by a merry band of helpers and husbands. It was an inspiring day and was made even more fun when we met so many virtual friends at long last! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3q94OM5Hav5CSiW1DwRV7UKHygrrP1_77v8tSr1A4fvQP8Lt-zMlQejDGNkZqD9R5kPNhSEiY80wggKyKkjyi4GjGWII1l-yy9BI5Q86axmqOAf7yxd8bvDVS-mcBGk5IEkvI_bapb7c/s640/blogger-image-877316359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3q94OM5Hav5CSiW1DwRV7UKHygrrP1_77v8tSr1A4fvQP8Lt-zMlQejDGNkZqD9R5kPNhSEiY80wggKyKkjyi4GjGWII1l-yy9BI5Q86axmqOAf7yxd8bvDVS-mcBGk5IEkvI_bapb7c/s640/blogger-image-877316359.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We then had fun exploring Melbourne. Lots of coffee was sipped, and even a few pastries were sampled! We contemplated walking home at one stage!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEZzKscsegQdm7lkjsjNNKYwyPmo8sYc9LdAHDWWqMc9LH_7A4OIDEYrRVuLCnqXx9rY_tu0dyU357n6rjFvukFRFUOvsi8nfDzA1lNxsHoJ51rPb26Hw9IWBXnkirUSn2qMCQTpwfYM/s640/blogger-image--131223362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEZzKscsegQdm7lkjsjNNKYwyPmo8sYc9LdAHDWWqMc9LH_7A4OIDEYrRVuLCnqXx9rY_tu0dyU357n6rjFvukFRFUOvsi8nfDzA1lNxsHoJ51rPb26Hw9IWBXnkirUSn2qMCQTpwfYM/s640/blogger-image--131223362.jpg"></a></div>As you would expect, visits to L'uccello and Amitie were on our must do list....a girl has to do what a girl has to do! And I even had a private moment with the original Smitten Quilt by Lucy Kingwell...and the Amitie staff did not take their eyes off me!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCaDSHhrIntV9uOk9qedkaRI7Ps2qz9qEjEv9Rj6ixPjHDwwirOZj1Bzc38iLqWzA57TY2RXpdBm2eAZs24iqSd5nsae1IUmYmGDrMYL-Kc-dqLyLQuI58mhDqjO1_kzo6y3j398NI8w/s640/blogger-image--222328754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCaDSHhrIntV9uOk9qedkaRI7Ps2qz9qEjEv9Rj6ixPjHDwwirOZj1Bzc38iLqWzA57TY2RXpdBm2eAZs24iqSd5nsae1IUmYmGDrMYL-Kc-dqLyLQuI58mhDqjO1_kzo6y3j398NI8w/s640/blogger-image--222328754.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The "Melbourne girls" very generously held a dinner in our honour on the Saturday night....so much fun! Sweet girls, clever, warm and very funny....great cooks too. It was one of those nights where you realise that we all share a common bond with our stitching, and feel privileged to call these girls friends.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbZev4qd3Abx9hZzUyuLzR2ZcvwW26TOWOhfbr-aLqwaG_oiOBenkmeS8R2cbVOh0K04tHLXF-DmE7KayouiA-bo39nTacOOixzemOny0UXO1_A9kmXgrPXbKVhBHbCG2bTIWetN-6zM/s640/blogger-image--638046701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbZev4qd3Abx9hZzUyuLzR2ZcvwW26TOWOhfbr-aLqwaG_oiOBenkmeS8R2cbVOh0K04tHLXF-DmE7KayouiA-bo39nTacOOixzemOny0UXO1_A9kmXgrPXbKVhBHbCG2bTIWetN-6zM/s640/blogger-image--638046701.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I can't wait to go back, catch up with these girls and perhaps even have a stitching weekend!</div><div>I will follow with Part 2!</div><div>Cardygirl xx</div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-59856453219710068472015-03-01T20:45:00.001+11:002015-03-01T21:33:08.528+11:00Autumn? Really?The year is progressing at a ridiculous speed. How can it be autumn already when it feels like I have just packed away the Christmas decorations. Or is that just me? But as I walk to work in the mornings I see the signs of cooler days to come...leaves changing colour and littering the footpaths, that tinge of cool in the early morning air...signs that refresh my summer weary self.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9_3azQE1sEP08ZhBBb7ba42lSbnN_V6hOdw8lJ1n0Ibx1gAs_OdDqk94FEzDVgWF91TdsXJPZKAbpM2xaUvvTOOlpZu4jAXBo_nBebclUayba3jfzrdM2LuCDrF0emz7zQoQzQqE5CQ/s640/blogger-image-1468764416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9_3azQE1sEP08ZhBBb7ba42lSbnN_V6hOdw8lJ1n0Ibx1gAs_OdDqk94FEzDVgWF91TdsXJPZKAbpM2xaUvvTOOlpZu4jAXBo_nBebclUayba3jfzrdM2LuCDrF0emz7zQoQzQqE5CQ/s640/blogger-image-1468764416.jpg"></a></div><br><div>February flew by with the celebration of another chronological year, our son returning for his final year of study and the relocation of our dear SIL and daughter to Wagga Wagga. I miss their daily presence in our lives, but love to see them enjoying their lives.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaL_4-Y19Dbx3H9cF5AQakbfanROZQEEoyU_1ZC0UCwJO6eDTwLU0NyDz_UIowTjRLyaGdnE3MrCWMzjavExM3zHTGcuYl1fFRYpMtef4FsbMQ5IXQXwcQMmTUxzQOz4g5mIbQpzypyg/s640/blogger-image-684916086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaL_4-Y19Dbx3H9cF5AQakbfanROZQEEoyU_1ZC0UCwJO6eDTwLU0NyDz_UIowTjRLyaGdnE3MrCWMzjavExM3zHTGcuYl1fFRYpMtef4FsbMQ5IXQXwcQMmTUxzQOz4g5mIbQpzypyg/s640/blogger-image-684916086.jpg"></a></div></div><div>And now I get to visit Wagga Wagga...hope there is a fabric shop!</div><div>Last week I spent some time making a Bionic Gear a bag to carry around my sewing essentials...it is great and I envisioned making myself another one for specialised sewing "stuff". 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Love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cardygirl xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-72542100570497263462015-02-24T20:53:00.003+11:002015-02-24T20:53:45.659+11:00Now, that is hard to believe!<div style="text-align: center;">
The Scene: I have realised that I am going to the Hunter Valley with sewing friends.</div>
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I really love my DWR, but I take it to each retreat, and it is deflating my mojo just thinking about doing it again. So many little pieces! Whilst I am keen to finish it, I need to do something small, achievable and fun.</div>
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Everything I am doing at present is hand stitching....oh the agony!</div>
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-12666638016663402202015-02-01T12:43:00.000+11:002015-02-01T12:43:12.158+11:00Scraps.<div style="text-align: center;">
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What do you do with yours?</div>
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Do you like sewing with scraps or do you like working within a range?</div>
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I seem to have lots of them.</div>
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Varying in size and shape.</div>
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Some are tiny but they are still cherished.</div>
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This year is very much a finishing off year.</div>
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Encouraged by my friend Kate, we are cheering each other on to a few finishes.</div>
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Some big, some a bit smaller, and some which have me scratching my head as to why, when the finish was so close, it was put aside. I bet you are nodding!</div>
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So this week saw me appliqué the last six circles on my circle game quilt, which I actually thought I had done.</div>
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And add binding to this simple quilt. It was intended to look like an old and much loved eiderdown...I am happy with it.</div>
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Some fabric is always purchased, no point in lying, but it is to fill known gaps as I really want to use the fabrics that I have purchased and still love.</div>
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So I continue with my Smitten quilt and am diving into my scraps...it all looks a bit scrappy, but that is the point.</div>
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It will document the journey fabric has taken me on, and show where I am going.</div>
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-34392556289930927822015-01-18T20:26:00.001+11:002015-01-18T20:26:57.524+11:00January. A Reflection.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">That meant a few different things to me.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Firstly, is it really only eleven months until Christmas?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Secondly, that is great as then I get a long weekend...woohoo! Now that I am once again working full time that is VERY important to me!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thirdly, I have not blogged THIS year....oops!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a brief summary, we returned from our Barossa expedition just before the terrible heat and fires around Adelaide. Whilst we were glad to be getting out in the nick of time, it was sad to leave dear Loz, and we were worried about her melting without us.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We had the best time with Loz. Whilst we were busy giving her pseudo TripAdvisor ratings for food, accommodation, tour narration...we had a lovely few days seeing her corner of the world. She was miles better than any tour leader I have had before, not even yelling at me once for spoiling her holiday by wanting to clamber through another old graveyard. That was a blessing!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Returning home I found that time had been sneaky and I was needed back at work. Blah!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have returned to my former position but this time with permanency and far too many hours. I am hopeful of cutting back at some stage, but it is okay for the moment. I am enjoying working with a fabulous team and fun/interesting client group. Sadly I have now realised I am the oldest person in my workplace, so they have removed all sharp implements from my desk and enforced the wearing of my name tag in case I wander off. I feel a bit like an aging Paddington Bear...damn, even my face gets fuzzy!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And I am smitten with the Smitten Quilt by Lucy Kingwell. I am using my stash (it is feeling a bit loaves and fishes at present....undiminished!), and loving my blocks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This week also saw our DD and her husband move to Wagga Wagga, as he takes up a position there. They are very excited, she looks to have work too, and they will only be six hours away for visits. Sad that they won't be physically in our daily lives, but we are so excited to see them loving their shared journey.</span><br />
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-48041290694734026682014-12-29T22:29:00.001+11:002014-12-29T22:29:21.414+11:00Lost in the Barossa!Belated Christmas wishes!<div>We had a quiet but lovely Christmas with family. It seemed to come so quickly, then disappeared just as quickly! Lovely gifts, tasty food, happy times.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0PGnveElWgWq9cMfWFQP8FM9K3CWBIeRja7KG2hV2IlOK5ERq32cnFpMLAMy4Bz99WK5jIqLBoIexJpPI3QBgn5Jff3fTl1kR95u60oVQyqttorlWxKRrgYRLuDB6WgPyJwjhMbi9y4/s640/blogger-image-3467555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0PGnveElWgWq9cMfWFQP8FM9K3CWBIeRja7KG2hV2IlOK5ERq32cnFpMLAMy4Bz99WK5jIqLBoIexJpPI3QBgn5Jff3fTl1kR95u60oVQyqttorlWxKRrgYRLuDB6WgPyJwjhMbi9y4/s640/blogger-image-3467555.jpg"></a></div></div><div>In that post Christmas lull...you know that time where you eat nothing but leftovers and doze on the lounge....we decided to hop on a plane and head to the beautiful Barossa to visit dear Granny Loz! </div><div>So we headed off early this morning and drove to Sydney where we hopped on a plane to Adelaide, then collected an orange car (!) and found our way to the country filled with vines, fruit and a special friend.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNt5KLPDOR3e6wCapJX9i73hQFovIqlN4ghovJXuupdTQn8SWp21vTfq1hXc9AwlDQbdqL_fWuJy2aWHAG-vLGa4qx4LtG_wYoP3AtBA3b1Rria-KPIkWWHSQV4YQpD9fnj0-j_kY_fok/s640/blogger-image--31002913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNt5KLPDOR3e6wCapJX9i73hQFovIqlN4ghovJXuupdTQn8SWp21vTfq1hXc9AwlDQbdqL_fWuJy2aWHAG-vLGa4qx4LtG_wYoP3AtBA3b1Rria-KPIkWWHSQV4YQpD9fnj0-j_kY_fok/s640/blogger-image--31002913.jpg"></a></div></div><div>So, here we are, safely at Chez Loz, chatting about family, sewing and all manner of things. DH is managing to keep up with the sewing related chatter with a sassy quip here and there! And just to prove something is happening.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-O-pXJvRG2vVvhIwhj0y9eb_x3CxNuzFm7pVE7Gj5lJqLrzravviVgRs8DRWeea7OXVBi7jSTqwTgzKWpJZwXyrwOdAkWBCXcbxk4HBKkgDN1LHt9jHThZtTcn81ODwWKUchThD1NSU/s640/blogger-image-593195525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-O-pXJvRG2vVvhIwhj0y9eb_x3CxNuzFm7pVE7Gj5lJqLrzravviVgRs8DRWeea7OXVBi7jSTqwTgzKWpJZwXyrwOdAkWBCXcbxk4HBKkgDN1LHt9jHThZtTcn81ODwWKUchThD1NSU/s640/blogger-image-593195525.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Back in a few days....Happy New Year!</div><div><br></div><div>Cardygirl xxx</div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-84484407998728124282014-12-07T20:08:00.000+11:002014-12-07T20:08:22.989+11:00A break in the snow!<div style="text-align: center;">
Not real snow, but the snow we used to get when there was no transmission of a TV signal...or am I just showing my pre-digital origins?</div>
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My blog has been a bit like that lately...as have many blogs...an occasional transmission and lots of white noise...nothing happening.</div>
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Life has been busy...work as always and just being busy as part of a family. Mum is well, just a little frailer and less confident at times, so it is nice to spend time with her.</div>
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DS is home from university for holidays before commencing his final year...nice to spend time with him as, very soon, he will be off making his own way in the world.</div>
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Too be truthful, I have lost some of my sewing stuffing...a bit like a worn out teddy bear. whilst the head would love to be sewing, I have found my increased responsibility and expanded role at work leaves me with little oomph at the end of the day...consequently little sewing seems to be happening.</div>
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DS offered to do these things so I could make a couple of gifts for my very cute little neighbours...how good was that...might get him to do groceries too...ssshhh!</div>
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For the little twins I have opted for picture books...Puff the Magic Dragon for one and The Lion Sleeps tonight for the other. But for the older two (aged 4 and 6) I made reading pillows.</div>
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They both love books and this cushion, from a pattern by<a href="http://cluckclucksew.com/"> CluckCluckSew</a>, is great. It has a quilted pocket on the front to hold a book, and the pillow to either lie on whilst reading or being read to. It should be a useful gift I hope. Being a horrendous over achiever at times, I have beautiful concealed zippers on the back...but I don't think they will really understand my prowess?</div>
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Today I have been playing with tiny trees, this pattern by <a href="http://crazymomquilts,blogspot.com">crazymomquilts</a>, I am planning a table runner for friends, and maybe one for me too?</div>
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The only sewing I have been doing lately, is a little bit of cross stitch. It started when a <a href="http://linenandraspberry.blogspot.com/">dear temptress </a>started a stitch along on IG. First was a pincushion...</div>
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mine was an older Blackbird Design,</div>
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and I am currently working on a Christmas decoration.</div>
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I also did a very soft version of Kaffe's Icecream quilt...and yes I still need to bind it!</div>
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So, that is all my news, hope all is well wherever you are. For those in NSW, hope you are faring well in these terrible storms, the only plus is that we are getting rain, both in my new tank, and for our farming friends!</div>
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-49488113273892336882014-11-29T19:35:00.000+11:002014-11-29T19:35:11.390+11:00November almost gone!<div style="text-align: center;">
When did that happen?</div>
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Post wedding life has flown by, back to work, back to "normality"....whatever that may be?</div>
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The newlyweds are back and now just happy being married....nice, huh?</div>
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My work remains something that consumes far too much of my sewing time, not really how I want it, but I enjoy my current role and know that it will not be forever. After two years in contract roles I have secured a permanent position which will give my mind a rest in the current fiscal environment. Whilst I am never without work, security of a position just gives a sense of surety. I am very sad to be leaving my current role, but am returning to my previous contract position which I enjoyed after Christmas. Ho Ho Ho...and off I go!</div>
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I had a fabulous weekend away with friends at Middlebrook Station near Scone. </div>
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It was great fun!</div>
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Or as I named it...Stitch, Bitch and Bubbles...my work colleagues just don't really get it!</div>
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But stitching was achieved, I worked on this slowly growing favourite...</div>
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which the locals even admired!</div>
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Some more clams were created for the newlyweds.</div>
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It was just lovely to get away with these dearest of friends and admire the countryside.</div>
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Now I am working toward Christmas...fun!</div>
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Hope you are well wherever you are!</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cardygirl xx</span></i></b></div>
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-19943587300527030182014-11-01T20:13:00.001+11:002014-11-01T20:13:23.786+11:00A day of joy!<div style="text-align: center;">
After much prompting from my family, the time has come to blog about one of those beautiful milestone days in life... a family wedding.</div>
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After a seven month engagement Eleanore and Robert married on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by those they love the most, and who love them.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">It was a joy and privilege to share this day with them, enjoy their planning which made the day a reflection of who they are, and just to see them so very very happy.</span></div>
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A gorgeous cake...</div>
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a beautiful bride...</div>
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a happy couple...</div>
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The planning and anticipation seems to take on a life of its own, and the day whizzes by so very quickly.</div>
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Stitching aunts were in attendance...</div>
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and danced up a storm!</div>
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(It took me days to stop humming "Blame it on the boogie"...I had a Beyonce hip from shaking too much booty...oops!)</div>
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Too soon we are kissing them goodbye as we wished them well on their journey together, it seems hardly any time since it was DH and I sitting at the bridal table. My dear 82yo mother stayed until evening's end, declaring she was not going to miss a minute of the festivities!</div>
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Here are my two favourite photos from the day...</div>
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and our beautiful girl, ready to go right on time!</div>
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We are eagerly awaiting the official pics!</div>
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Cardygirl xx</div>
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Only a few sleeps to go and our dear daughter, Eleanore, will marry the lovely Robert. This day has been planned for months...not long to go now. I have finished work and now feel a bit less overwhelmed. The house is tidy, the garden is pretty, I just need to buy some stockings for the big day! Presents are arriving, we are all on high alert!</div>
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Now we are looking forward to sharing the day with them, and those they love, a special day indeed.</div>
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So, very little has happened on the creative front....sewing wise there has been a table runner for the bridal table, bunting for chairs, but little else...I am sure you understand! </div>
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This afternoon I will organise squares for guests to sign for the back of the wedding quilt which is still under construction...they have kindly given me until their first anniversary...whew!</div>
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-37494431864521801382014-09-01T19:29:00.001+10:002014-09-01T19:29:35.894+10:00Welcome spring!Well, it is the last day of winter and the signs of spring are all around us...buds on the trees and daffodils in bloom.<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDz5t4fnci2CSiPFNpSKS1Jveo08i5inFqwBZZG6vsOLWE1OiPXjjRRl_xktqFsAevZUeFpovC1vQz0Z0TgSpAJLUuKCenwy9gN7GrmJtGu2vGKFfA-X4wAN6RhC_9jqiNoUwqfL7Q7sk/s640/blogger-image--918392403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDz5t4fnci2CSiPFNpSKS1Jveo08i5inFqwBZZG6vsOLWE1OiPXjjRRl_xktqFsAevZUeFpovC1vQz0Z0TgSpAJLUuKCenwy9gN7GrmJtGu2vGKFfA-X4wAN6RhC_9jqiNoUwqfL7Q7sk/s640/blogger-image--918392403.jpg"></a></div></span><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My little garden has tiny violets and cyclamens in the shady spots, we have had the wettest August in 16years here, if only we could blow some rain from the coast to the dry inland areas. After living away from the coast for over twenty years , it is funny getting used to so much rain again. I think having lived in drought affected areas I wish it was possible to share it around.</span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">On the sewing front...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkha0fEYYTpXpOPCC8344qEwDxGjClNAgyRIv9-ipKk3QzJEI_-ZQ2G5512YeO_GEdCg3ZZmAowxe2WcKe6zmerUj-VK__Iv_i9Pr7knAIufCwyl_I-Jirr8oNCRZT3H9z6h-OXllFXY/s640/blogger-image--879849762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkha0fEYYTpXpOPCC8344qEwDxGjClNAgyRIv9-ipKk3QzJEI_-ZQ2G5512YeO_GEdCg3ZZmAowxe2WcKe6zmerUj-VK__Iv_i9Pr7knAIufCwyl_I-Jirr8oNCRZT3H9z6h-OXllFXY/s640/blogger-image--879849762.jpg"></a></div><br></font><div><div>There are lots of stars being created here in readiness for my next workshop with Margaret Sampson-George. They are fun...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPpwyPyXvv07LGP-FUbt7mV1ichASZzDFp3KVdvwW-mh4RkOnjWAeOxqChab1LsS-qAtrzZ81TsC6oZsQBvfhv3A9Y8EOHfxwfYGHT0iPae46e8cLGgYzppsQs7Gu7xSXbjT_iFVByz4/s640/blogger-image-712142454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPpwyPyXvv07LGP-FUbt7mV1ichASZzDFp3KVdvwW-mh4RkOnjWAeOxqChab1LsS-qAtrzZ81TsC6oZsQBvfhv3A9Y8EOHfxwfYGHT0iPae46e8cLGgYzppsQs7Gu7xSXbjT_iFVByz4/s640/blogger-image-712142454.jpg"></a></div></div><div>and quite addictive!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWSF0Qwgg7Vecu_0KwWhdun5_rQvfm2iSHcibh11u9OkE57KLkVdjRGvjzYyesZ5VdRHeEteSnlKGoBxEfGm6D2JyzGxP0AsZGhg6Vj-u1DMPgKvHgOsF0k5oqG-xvfQj4_u8P_W2XYk/s640/blogger-image-950565603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWSF0Qwgg7Vecu_0KwWhdun5_rQvfm2iSHcibh11u9OkE57KLkVdjRGvjzYyesZ5VdRHeEteSnlKGoBxEfGm6D2JyzGxP0AsZGhg6Vj-u1DMPgKvHgOsF0k5oqG-xvfQj4_u8P_W2XYk/s640/blogger-image-950565603.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Some unintentionally clever fussy cutting has revealed some interesting secondary patterns too!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwehOF44seQZu7uPmRr412ERGMwr3rY86FLj59ARe8SbxJ1DZjaMmQDSwYxi_q7DACtqARzXergk3eR8BKaTGZWQdmEF8xm3MXdSkjeChvR7jRy8wnE-9iHDCSLsN-P6xjxL2-w6py_NM/s640/blogger-image--382605250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwehOF44seQZu7uPmRr412ERGMwr3rY86FLj59ARe8SbxJ1DZjaMmQDSwYxi_q7DACtqARzXergk3eR8BKaTGZWQdmEF8xm3MXdSkjeChvR7jRy8wnE-9iHDCSLsN-P6xjxL2-w6py_NM/s640/blogger-image--382605250.jpg"></a></div></div><div>It has been fun.</div><div>Work is full time again at present, so there is not a lot of time left to create any of the projects buzzing around in my head. I really want to do a sew-together bag, and a hexie handbag...plus I am still plugging away on the clamshell quilt. There are some family events coming up that are consuming my time also, but they will be lovely days so the planning is worthwhile. Sewing will wait!</div></div></div><div>A trip to Sydney last week involved a range of activities. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9O5WfUXrxu_6Li08api750vhQnKpKBoRR9VoMybcewOQOTPZjY-F6ql1zDt3F2tSKY3zNWx1wgCKrNRkAm4ix4UuWDEKRoZT3Nzmg2IkkgwXRuv63bZYO90u4JiRMBVAjh4skePGi-Ok/s640/blogger-image-1665772211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9O5WfUXrxu_6Li08api750vhQnKpKBoRR9VoMybcewOQOTPZjY-F6ql1zDt3F2tSKY3zNWx1wgCKrNRkAm4ix4UuWDEKRoZT3Nzmg2IkkgwXRuv63bZYO90u4JiRMBVAjh4skePGi-Ok/s640/blogger-image-1665772211.jpg"></a></div>Firstly there was an appointment in an office situated in a de-commissioned insane asylum....on a wet and wintry day it was not hard to imagine the anguish of those once held there.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVbv2cfIj1tap0o6eFNhzYU0THWf9y9rxv9beP6ynixZU4lOaroeU8KNgFCpVuE3phzlyo_-u2ZGtuWgwilK1FWmv9RxFV5Y7TCeOe7RkOghdzAeWFXqV52Ui6QckTNTZKrLR3pRSLes/s640/blogger-image-1682738195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVbv2cfIj1tap0o6eFNhzYU0THWf9y9rxv9beP6ynixZU4lOaroeU8KNgFCpVuE3phzlyo_-u2ZGtuWgwilK1FWmv9RxFV5Y7TCeOe7RkOghdzAeWFXqV52Ui6QckTNTZKrLR3pRSLes/s640/blogger-image-1682738195.jpg"></a></div></div><div>I was then lucky enough to catch up with the lovely girls from Material Obsession, Kathy, Cath and Wendy. Always great to see their happy faces and soak in the atmosphere.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAPv1mjLS_-hUIVo1R3Bev8vtoE-prgjQIfDPrG761dnQgeuTHvekHHmmGmh1EamIIcayFRDIrAsw6EwbC8p8_oC3GJ2Y5hy_6PVPuVMOLy4iuP4Eg312TlHBI6uIbtm8ozeVxnB3SXI/s640/blogger-image--1944278902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAPv1mjLS_-hUIVo1R3Bev8vtoE-prgjQIfDPrG761dnQgeuTHvekHHmmGmh1EamIIcayFRDIrAsw6EwbC8p8_oC3GJ2Y5hy_6PVPuVMOLy4iuP4Eg312TlHBI6uIbtm8ozeVxnB3SXI/s640/blogger-image--1944278902.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Then it was off to see Jean, and a lovely meal before heading back up the highway. A long, but happy day!</div><div>Hope all is well in your corner of the world!</div><div>Cardygirl xxx</div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-25214381242149898512014-08-12T21:14:00.001+10:002014-08-12T21:14:19.591+10:00Learning not to doubt myself.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Doubting myself, I don't do it as much as I used to, but I still have that ability to question myself even when I know what I am doing is right, or at least right for me. I think we all do it, at least some times, and it has the potential to cripple a creative moment. Yikes! I tend to be responsible for making lots of decisions , both at home and work, so generally I don't let it phase me, but if life is hectic and I am feeling pressured, the Queen of Procrastination can sweep in and take over my little kingdom leading to hours wasted second guessing myself! Are you feeling it?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLA0gBxUwOWA90fuXj2r8Rx9ToyFd2sVqb2wXRJdbCdGbsy_co0wEnVmH3NA2qrRD1yDCAOOuej3ooNwDpLG0i90DpcssB7BP1B_fV9i98x_8SQC-S72LqAfQQYUS61TTo-ZUWkNDLQY/s640/blogger-image--239109267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLA0gBxUwOWA90fuXj2r8Rx9ToyFd2sVqb2wXRJdbCdGbsy_co0wEnVmH3NA2qrRD1yDCAOOuej3ooNwDpLG0i90DpcssB7BP1B_fV9i98x_8SQC-S72LqAfQQYUS61TTo-ZUWkNDLQY/s640/blogger-image--239109267.jpg"></a></div></div><div>A few months ago I began a journey to create something different, something to reflect who I was in 2014...be she good, bad or just plain lacking in taste! It started with a fuschia pink and natural linen check, and an idea to "take an element" of something that inspires me, and then create from there. 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A couple of days off sick has given me a chance to add some more elements, but sadly I am back from the brink and will be able to head back to work tomorrow.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZcE7vVQbrNfjFJjtkWddLBG5hBHjucqgHvQ_VhQ_Tg5H0nSdq3b1B5GKUBfDEmQWOw-ayPBM2EfBGyrMk6oBQWHqt82xjCKKdkLZKHh9PY1OD9giMhx-a0n1btd5kqssr-EEnmfqYhs/s640/blogger-image--73185357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZcE7vVQbrNfjFJjtkWddLBG5hBHjucqgHvQ_VhQ_Tg5H0nSdq3b1B5GKUBfDEmQWOw-ayPBM2EfBGyrMk6oBQWHqt82xjCKKdkLZKHh9PY1OD9giMhx-a0n1btd5kqssr-EEnmfqYhs/s640/blogger-image--73185357.jpg"></a></div></div><div>And to leave you with a "you have to love him" moment...here is my beloved cat sitting on the ornamental only cushions...what could I do, but leave him there...and smile!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh677JLHldsJCqkWXKDQS7bnzum0Cjw0xyJnwjDND_myUiTnBAUcllnumx-VmWi9jpnONjtjiIhyDNFuIqY6eEN__DoDsgnSxN378dkrBaM40DQca7C_MpnN5mlYc1S0DJuhYKLYN-RC8A/s640/blogger-image-1671379116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh677JLHldsJCqkWXKDQS7bnzum0Cjw0xyJnwjDND_myUiTnBAUcllnumx-VmWi9jpnONjtjiIhyDNFuIqY6eEN__DoDsgnSxN378dkrBaM40DQca7C_MpnN5mlYc1S0DJuhYKLYN-RC8A/s640/blogger-image-1671379116.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Hope the dreaded Queen hasn't visited you lately!</div><div>Cardygirl xx</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-65005044760102898432014-07-20T19:41:00.001+10:002014-07-21T22:18:01.213+10:00Mid winter musings!<div>
It is a chilly and bleak day here, no motivation to head outside, it is much nicer to stay where it is warm. No makeup, hair not looking too glam, one of those outfits that encourage you to hibernate, as what would people think of orange leggings?</div>
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As much as I plan to blog, I keep getting distracted by anything really....chores to do, TV, phone calls, another round on my TAW challenge top. Good excuses really, but I miss putting the chronicle of my sewing life out there, even if it is just to remind me that there is more to life than work. I see some people are blogging less, and even closing their blogs, but I do like that I can reflect back on this little journal of mine.</div>
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So, what has been happening here?<br />
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I think I will start with today, then work backwards. I am sitting in front of the fire with my furry companion, prepping some flowers to appliqué. He just likes the soft expanse (sadly true) of said lap and does not care if I turn him into a sunflower....that is why I love him!</div>
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The past two weeks have been fairly well devoted to my Trip Around the World challenge top. I am participating in this challenge led by Brigitte Giblin, and I am enjoying the hand piecing of lots of two inch squares. I think mine will end up lap sized as I have so many projects I would like to do, and if I decide to go KS I will never do anything else before I am committed!<br />
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Mine is "exuberant" as my friend, Debbie, says. She is very diplomatic at times! Whilst Jean admonished me, not really, about my errant stitching, I found I was getting bored going around....and around....and around again....so I was testing out upcoming rows. It does look a little odd, but it kept me motivated!<br />
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Last week, I travelled with friends to the Sydney Quilt Show. Now located at Glebe Island, it was easy to get to and park. The only down side was the lack of anything around it, as we usually have drinks and a bite to eat afterwards. </div>
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Each year my friend Kate flies back from Singapore to help <a href="http://materialobsession.typepad.com/">Kathy on the MO </a>stand. It is always wonderful to catch up with these friends.<br />
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This year was very social and it was hard to catch up with everyone, which was disappointing. Next year might have to involve a sleepover?<br />
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There was Julia from Perth, Chooky, Lea, Raelee, Susan, Julie, Kylie, Sue-Anne, Jean, Janette, Cathie, Debbie, Tiff, Julie, Vicky, Cath, Liesl, Carolyn, Megan, Kathy, Linda...the list could go on and on...but I was pleased to see all these lovely ladies....wish it could happen more often! No doubt there are names I have missed, sorry, but it was a great day!</div>
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I also saw the quilts, and admired both the skill of their makers and the courage they have to exhibit. I am not an exhibitor, but I admire those who do. I feel uncomfortable putting a part of me out there to be examined and criticised....I probably just need to get over that?<br />
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I went to <a href="http://materialobsession.typepad.com/">Kathy Doughty's</a> talk on "Adding Layers", as usual Kathy takes me a bit further on my sewing journey, gently changing perspective and making me think. I adore this view of how Kathy sees her husband.<br />
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Liesl exhibited my favourite quilt of the show...a fusion of designs by Sue Cody, and just stunning in its freshness....love it!</div>
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There were so many beauties, but we all know the rules about sharing images, so but I will show you a snippet of this beauty by the clever <a href="http://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com/">Rachel Daisy of bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com</a>! Gotta love a clam!<br />
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Some purchases were made, bits of fabric, some scissors, a cross stitch and a pattern, but I thought I would leave you with a pic of this kantha beauty that I loved!<br />
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-46606425994944027672014-07-04T20:40:00.001+10:002014-07-04T20:40:55.944+10:00Happy as a multi-coloured clam!It was so much fun reading about your personal colour phobias....there are lots of us not to keen on purple, brown and yellow, with a few not being partial to blue and green.<br />It is funny how we each see colours a bit differently, and what I love, someone else will detest! I love the way that we can sometimes see a quilt and recognise it's maker. I used to be a red girl, and thought that I hated pink...but when I was sorting my fabrics I found I was a bit short of reds but had oodles, and I mean OODLES of pink...how can that be?<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6032154431222263330'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMap1lWMJyNtdXwhjOAcW_IHcPjJTWDK3tz1s1WJshDcg3Mnq4j5sLUznMZFk9p_KiQC0VClCICcsZSWvY7FQRn2AWNSgl_Q63M-p-V1sUTGthu7xF_avwy95U8x4B2lURcvvMzVnPDY/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />As I have said, my DD and her beau have requested a quilt...blues, greys, neutrals. She didn't say it, but I know she was wanting a non-manic quilt....she thinks I am a bit fabric-loud! Have you ever?<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6032154500455870994'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksFfd7w9H0T3oIwlvpU2uxGcpvCir5nPDJCAvVUglTlrZOzoj6wJpniKNU9GWDQ_XVHgMc71nZG2yoc7c5gGmDtxv9TeaksA9sOksibTKybssdSjny6nwYqb19KKUq7zxObP1kfEd9VI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I ask you, is this TOO loud?<br />But, devoted mother that I am, I have risen to the challenge as handed to me. A queen sized clamshell quilt is now underway. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6032154574191339746'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccbFeJUuaP9gPHu8SGwFf9l20GhRzudBkqcvI7LlCoUbPgsqfu7bC7fxGpoyMSqid8uw9gQUMEXDgnrtWorUYsQ67sggcv1zsPAsDssXSJCEEg5JT6Yh9BkOzIlC4uU_wQ-loF-kc0yk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Gulp! There were a few tentative starts as I worked out what technique would suit me the best...6" clams are a non standard size, and assembly without papers was a little hit and miss. I like nice curves. So I am now tacking onto freezer paper and it seems to be giving a nice finish. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6032154655227482786'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLc9jPImP7M9HjM2_qy2BMHfTh2VzA63wkExIUHF6Y0D4AnbX5-I8jB_n02dNQlYjmwJwOkVFERO5zs89LqoKq1SKpro1C4LTzoqga6jQVXtWqXx_C1Lhv6PDdGK_hPkQRbcw0t32DPlA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Not unexpectedly, I am being a bit cheeky and using some quirky pieces to add some fun. Not wanting trouble after all the hand stitching, I have been seeking approval, and found it! They are happy, which makes me happy. Pink flamingoes make me VERY happy!<br />Looking back, my colour style has evolved over the years...and continues to evolve. There are lots of bright clear colours here at present, but I am enjoying working with DD's gentler (mostly) palette. Where are you heading with your current colours?<br /><br />Cardygirl xx<br /><br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-46363763061901329202014-06-22T20:11:00.001+10:002014-06-22T20:11:14.504+10:00A stitch here, a stitch there...A stitch here, a stitch there, slowly some progress is made on my current projects. <br />Last weekend I was fortunate to spend some time with friends including the always clever Marg and delightful Jean.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6027693725625955202'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpmVAkWjv1bD20PzVW6cnu_Joxpk3mKBuQvBT-o10vpuRriy4d3maktt0q87wZO3qOBuVyNX42BDBmoPbE0ev23sCZjGdZ0-pwvLR_9xf1GVoe2SAJRIG_ZV13fvgQiztGRVoJGVI_28/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Some progress has been made on my vase of flowers, elements are still changing, but I am finding a place I am happy with. It really is a great leap of faith to create this way. No pattern, just a starting point and the ability to find the confidence to make my own choices and make something that is a reflection of me at this time in my life. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6027693794296920002'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGT3UweEK-CwV14Mch4ypA9QwWwMHiBd3tIJBEvL_3dhZW5usPW2YJmAcvdB0G9FkHh1HzJLs6_6EaKefR9nvthlXIBL5hn9HeXiSje3cnisQF8Pt4GasX_GizoRhXeOtuUAj4tsH6h4Q/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It would be lovely if someone could look at this quilt ( see, I am actually planning a finish at some stage!) and "see" me.....hopefully they will not think I needed medicating at this time!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6027693851768413026'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z53zlmInpyq1PsBrmh8SuMrONImpf_JnU4Ow51jDTNxLh-qIDYYYaiVlbG6yUDukm8boSakEVg45WLfVhCHdSr-YxqPcrx-4oHTME2e1lnmcZlWIQAHDX3rrnFr9NIrKaWcrXKhCQN8/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='207' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My recent foray into the world of clamshells has resulted in my DD requesting a queen sized clamshell quilt...eek! At present I am going to do a bit of a prototype block, make sure my technique is right before I attempt the Giant Clam!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6027693924935836066'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSG1nbcgRUh7MmUp0msKHoGnfMllpZ1uon42VCzBtIe0fViz7fdxrrjmodL3Tjeon1kPXhzXvdOvnpNuOKAn8MX-2Q_09o-fNBlDpfYbfTRbpufcJxK2EfDbCIQ4uTHAOwaQWT7jB3Z4/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />She has requested blues, greys, whites. I have never been a big blue fan, so I am looking forward to stretching my boundaries with this. There are going to be a lot of six inch clams....here are some, there will end up being every shade imaginable! <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6027693987001908642'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwqyctAMrBDCMS_9Tx53Ph3oAt97x5ZwKWig-UA68ulnafVWRZ5azQ8e2-iaMG5Bd-pxrCLULFKtcWmlllXxkjtw5GJyZkdTFb0LVzSVZwqV6qlI00CQMT2IAIPOJDdc8jRBPLnaS9sQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />What colour do you find you avoid?<br />Cardygirl xx<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-88886793170738038772014-06-07T20:46:00.000+10:002014-06-07T20:46:10.362+10:00By special request!<div style="text-align: center;">
For the last few days I have been hearing from my DH..."Put on a post".</div>
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Well, never wanting to disappoint him, here I go.</div>
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Last weekend I headed off with some stitching friends to beautiful Camyr Allyn in the Hunter Valley for a weekend of chatting and stitching. </div>
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This weekend was long planned, and sadly clashed with <a href="http://chookyblue.blogspot.com/">Chookyblue</a>'s Shedversary...but I was in the Chookshed in spirit.</div>
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My companions included <a href="http://fatquarterbird.blogspot.com/">Janette</a>, <a href="http://toomanyeggs.blogspot.com/">Trish</a>, Olga, Cathie, Cristie, Di, Chris and Debbie. We did have a lovely time...our weekend was hosted by Janet in her beautiful old home...our meals are cooked and all we have to do is enjoy ourselves...tough, but we managed! <a href="http://fatquarterbird.blogspot.com/">Janette</a> has posted some pics, I was a bit naughty and didn't take many pics...oops!</div>
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A challenge was set last year with teeny tiny hexies...and MOST participated. It is great to see what everyone came up with! </div>
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Cristie made us all a little framed hexie flower...mine is the sweet green one!</div>
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And Cathie stunned us all with this mini quilt...her hubby even made it a little stand. Clever pair!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Some time was spent with my TAW project...hand stitching is easiest at present.</span></div>
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I plugged away on my projects from the MSG workshop I attended earlier in the year. Some progress has been made...I am enjoying my slow progress.</div>
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I even made a "jelly" snake! Well, it looks like one!</div>
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And I just had to share my PJ pants...perfect for a sewing retreat!</div>
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After that, it turned into birthday week in Cardy-land.</div>
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Our sweet DD celebrated first, with a crocheted rug from her dear Nan...and I was a bit fearful that she had thoughts of pilfering one of my clamshell cushions!</div>
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And then today DH has his special day...</div>
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not with us today, but a belated celebration will soon occur!</div>
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Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-64520300180585717262014-05-26T21:06:00.001+10:002014-05-26T21:06:20.601+10:00Like a goldfish in a bowl...The final few stitches have been sewn and now I have two new cushions for the sofa. There are a few sewing buddies that, mistakenly, believed I had gone into the clamshell cushion business and are expecting theirs to be soon under construction, BUT, they are very wrong! Done and dusted, with beautiful concealed zips, I am now looking for something new to do....in other words, I am ALL clammed out! Here they will stay!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6017688728830969522'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_kL18lsMVfXFZfyTsx5illpIlIGi-woc1B5KamBpxcgdzdZXkWreZMVcR1oumqY3_0l9IwVWD1Qi6Vj2CHAVctYZVTjBpDQLs4Bg2_khxF1WAV8T6Bib-ukL8paY7ORR3PzImOSBdeU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />There are a few infant projects wanting my attention, most notable is my MSG project. But like any goldfish in a bowl, I have been distracted and forgotten what I was doing (also cue in those evil temptresses, Jean & Lizzie) and have embarked on the Trip Around the a World quilt along inspired by the clever Brigitte Giblin...have a look for it on FB.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6017688819835139618'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2fr3aVbHKj4OE6WpKu9CLVepWOhS7GtEMYMj2X2UoeGHt0uZdtq4jp-fexsnSivqQYp0TZZhwB16rNsE6KFsH1kCk80cRRayNVd3icKbcCbqGuhhiJy7swONoXMBtJc3PXzJ7XPD8yY/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My effort so far was beautifully described by a friend as "exuberant". I was thinking loud, even boisterous, so I did appreciate her lovely twist to my colourful interpretation of this traditional pattern. Try as I might, my volume switch is stuck on loud...I think it is reflective of my present pace of life. Oh well, it is nice to know that what I am stitching is a true reflection of me!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6017688885179884930'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6by2qtFc_qtBmg0MZVx2sgYFt1F2U_1bDYcwBzuvkTiElAh3-Qt9dkiwbdlx34upWexAKaDDPLsQ4kA7PvnxR1IQnphPfjez2OHD9aFmk0F6nMLJ_y-Rw9qGW4HbtLUc4aTuQptgCH8Y/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes, it is actually good ( yes, positive self talk- a sign of my mania!) as the TAW quilt along has given me a no fuss hand stitching project that I can keep in my bag when I am out on the road with work...who knows when a girl will get a quiet moment for a stitch? Don't you love justifying your addictions? I am sure there are worse things I could do. I always feel happier knowing my security stitching is nestled in my handbag.<br />Do you carry security stitching....just in case?<br />Cardygirl xx<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-63854235567215450622014-05-15T20:18:00.001+10:002014-05-15T20:18:11.115+10:00Paper+fabric=fun!The sad thing about not blogging regularly is that you really struggle to get back to it. What to say? <br />Well I think we mostly love to hear about what we are all stitching, so here goes!<br />I am still plugging away on my second clamshell cushion cover...<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6013594229354820082'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXr2i9WmThAoDjSRf5V0Gr3P_Gx20-TgYXCPVMCLoMHz2jIWV96plyMD4d6vADRgTnetoLborrLQKavJqV54UoWy79njGYL6KpAg_etdOVmujtzVSFnUa4POLIj7DOMdwqJ1MdBLKqnI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It is almost ready to start quilting, and I am loving it! <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6013594300343126274'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_S_Re6UrqbM6Anaam9iiGluugP0QwJki7Q2dG_se8CEw24c53wo7O7c8uDkurFeSCUSIF7eZB4JRNMuASgqqjZ7wtQxW29JJadIbsTnh3NxTtbr9twN4-jID0v0LpMCdeqTVaT0NCz9k/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I quilted the first with black perle cotton and loved that, I think I may do that for the second...or should I play with some yellow, orange or turquoise...or a little of each?<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6013594400571605714'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7s1_ksKOGT5_QePtInRsw5o9DRIkXo-ewZXXT84fcdE1I6oSG1nrJ3xSHDKuM5q3zcxDJf0JMCofMkv7rhGpahRH0XkTsiEK6q_xF85Dm2ouFnaKxtTmrUdjmuIRM3qRlgEP0Gop-44/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I was a little concerned that they might be a little "loud" , but I am hopeful that on my pale grey leather sofa they will add a nice "pop" to the room. Once I assemble them I think they might look better!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6013594473138307458'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmtJCbVlRdJrfsCaudf3pL90MbWHORnazdv0WGO90K9_g3GR9P4qZpWUGyOuqI5_v-iTix1oikvizAAYamAXuH0czVZlqFr0A3nvfBqrS5bZrsmA-uSc9a55GBfBS_bKiYEgi4M-3gl8/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />BUT, I think, at least for the moment, they will just be for "show"...do you do that?<br />Hand work, particularly EPP, seems to be the easiest thing to do at present... I am loving snipping pieces from my stash, and then watching them come to life along side fabrics I would never have putting together at one time. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6013594538631028434'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1p4knwHbT9yyEkOGFW0BKlEw3gMIYpaPmYj8kbWlKdKUgZwdlTmJEH1ciUwtAO4chEVNmX0FzEl5fzXACmDdzm3dLNn43kyzCRh4KdiQidumJ-2XEOTKQzQTyv5adVg44NoKkPwZXY1A/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Loving the happy scrappiness! And my new GIANT teacup!<br />Cardygirl xx<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7206599720171090760.post-82343439125590462014-05-03T19:28:00.001+10:002014-05-03T19:28:02.262+10:00It is all about the journey apparently.The last week has been good in my sewing world. I have actually been creative, and I have really enjoyed it! <br />Clamshells have been an easy and fun project, using lots from my stash....and not even a dent in it. Sewing machine time is still not happening, which is fine, but I am powering on with some relaxing hand work. New cushions would look fabulous on my lounge, so scrappy clamshells were my thought. I got a bit excited today, the clamshells are complete and so I thought, some quick machine quilting and I will have one cushion done...great!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6009128375200685682'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulVkeUBf_lvMsrNxEozSIPMuJVpDS1JOU_RWPYXdEoR9C6NJXiO1DyJNUhpZr-y0unH68OEOxEuE0lCUBy1z7_JHhKOgTJVvbbtbgyYqVNSDmyfqWrI9r41z0DsANdO7BP1NsA8Sj0oQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='245' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />But then I had a talk with my sewing conscience who said, "don't rush it, it is about the enjoyment of the journey, not a rush to the finish", or something like that! Okay, I know some perle hand quilting would look better, so that is what I will do....black or multi colours?<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6009128449792443250'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-Xflzea9cmde3S9mnIMgSMsMQJ6HvS9h0SGayBi8u-zA4M9FkojRVE_pc360PUzDi2HW76HIoz8xYD1jnuxkE6gqlNQqiTuATCnkoDqOPT1MQ-U46EikJZW4_X8VFZLIH5q3tbwnJoU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='260' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My big hexie bag is complete...it is made from 2" hexies, so will be able to carry as much sewing as I might aspire to do,<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6009128519274845778'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZq-pkN2SEO2J6_rDOlVc0M6Y6HJE9zPsAcV1AOhDCX69vonmIcp6xqxxp6K3Wn8BArPmbVuyY2KijbbRhFXD3hgpyBBtjEXV1wFPe5sXxpxZcnDcjGvTCyjy3zYwognLdC1M7ZuXWQ0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='270' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And I have been playing with some 1/2" hexies too. The most annoying part of this is that one rosette seems to have now disappeared, I am probably walking around looking for it, and all the time it is most likely stuck on my butt! No, hang on...not there!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/cardygirl2/Cardygirl02?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyI853owNOAbg#6009128584033361122'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_iyezX2rSK9R9mkPy9vx6-zGMCoxVAPD5OZyK9kE0ePUhrF6_33XBmUCEOFb4gf40RGZHY1CbbOUTGavEhQn5Xpxv8GNfCZrRySONEV3dqjGkn__8Wxt0X5kmiTnNBVDCYviXl7DMSI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Bitterly cold here today, by our standards at least, nice to stay inside in the warmth!<br />Hope you are somewhere cosy!<br />Cardygirl xx<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Cardygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.com21