The Versatile Blogger Award

I was completely taken by surprise when Candace from Double Nickel Quilts nominated me for the versatile blogger award. 

I have been feeling pretty ordinary lately, can just can't seem to shake off whatever I have. Third lot of antibiotics that are stronger than the last. Being nominated brought a smile to my face and even DH was happy for me. Thanks heaps Candace.

So part of this award is identifying 7 things about yourself that no one else may know about you. So here I go :)

1. I started quilting in 2005 and learnt with my Mum. We did a beginners class together. I learnt the whole process over 5 weeks from cutting to piecing to basic straight line quilting using my own machine.

2. I am a proud stay at home Mum of 2 kids but one of them is not my biological child.

3. I have an addiction to coffee.

4. My first fabric ranges I fell in love with was 1800 Reproductions.

5. I want to learn to free motion quilt on my Janome but have always been too scared to give it a go. I don't like not having the control that you get from straight line quilting.

6. I have a notebook that I carry around with me so I can record my ideas, patterns, and aspects of my quilting. It's like my little black book.

7. I'm planning a trip to US for my 40th birthday. No DH, no kids and all the quilt shops or quilty things I can fit in to my trip. Only 3 years and 11 months to go.

So now for the other part to the award. I have to nominate 15 other bloggers for this award as well. If you get an email from me, congratulations. There is no commitment to even accept the award. Just email me back and let me know if you plan to be the next Versatile Blogger or not.

I have nominated the following blogs:

Daisy Hill Quilts
The Adventures of the Empress of the Universe 
Hillbilly Handiworks
Rogue Quilter

Emma's Daze

Little Jewel Quilts

Sam's Sewing Room

Selfsewn

Karen Styles
Pomegranate and Chintz
McIntyre Girl

Quirky Granola Girl

Crazy Mom Quilts
Quilting is my Down Time
Freshly Pieced

W.I.P. Wednesday

This week has flown by again. I'm heading over to catch up with Lee at Freshly Pieced to find out what others have been up to this week.

This week was a one big celebration. Our little girl turned 5 and had her birthday party. The big downside was that DH and I are still battling with a virus that just doesn't like to respond well to antibiotics at all. I'm so over being unwell. So the party went off without a hitch and Miss A had a fantastic time. We were all very exhausted by the end. She is into fairies and wanted a fairy cake with red icing.

My little man is growing up so fast. He dressed up as a pirate and doesn't look 2 anymore. Now we are counting down to his big 3 birthday next month. He has also had another growth spurt and is looking really tall to everyone else. He is catching up to his big sister fast on the height scale.

So for my achievements this week...

I joined the Friday Night Sew-In with Crafty Vegas Mum and tried to finish off my first Rose Star Block. I really like how it comes together. I was exhausted by 11:30pm and had to go to bed with a few seams left to finish off but I managed to complete the block on Saturday.

I completed another Ahhh Hexie this week. It's the Sliced Hexagon. I need to get some more card stock as what I have isn't thick enough.

I have also worked on my colored hexagons. Last row of color went on last night. Now to add the rest of the background. I'm thinking of adding another row of background all around the quilt. 

I have my cottons brought for hand quilting this project. I'm looking at circles that interlock together. All the cottons are variegated.

This upcoming week its all about my machine. I really need to finish piecing my sister in-law's quilt. Deadline is looming and I don't want to quilt it myself.

Friday Night Sew-In - Saturday catch up

Well I managed to join the party for Friday Night Sew-In. I sewed until I could sew no more. For me that was 11:30pm. My kids are early birds but to my surprise they both slept in today. DH arrived home to everyone still in bed at 7:30am.

So here is where I started my party 

 

and here is where I finished. 

 

In between late night "go to sleep" and nappy changes, to progress updates with my girlfriend, Simone, crappy TV, texting my other friend, Michelle and coffee breaks, I sewed and sewed and partied on. Oh, I worked on my rose star block. It's an EPP project. This block is being hosted by Selfsewn. Go and check it out. Her quilt is amazing.

So today I will attempt to finish off the block. Just a few seams to go. Block 1 will be completed. I have the fabric cut and ready for basting with blocks 2 and 3.

I'm also in the progress of getting ready for the big 5 birthday party. She actually turns 5 tomorrow but the party is Tuesday as DH has his non working days then. We are having a 'Dress Up' Party with a fairy theme for all games and food. I am even dressing up for the occasion.

Friday Night Sew-In

I have decided to join in tonight with a little party.

I have nothing better to do as I plan to sew anyway, so I have decided to have some fun. DH works night shift and is working tonight. I can sew until my heart is content.

I wonder how long I'll last. I have just the project to do tonight. 

Go and check out  Crafty Vegas Mum and sign up if you are so inclined.

W.I.P Wednesday

It's Wednesday again so I'm heading over to visit Lee at Freshly Pieced for W.I.P Wednesday.

So since last week, I have been fighting off a bug. Well actually as of this morning, it was a throat infection and conjunctivitis, thanks to my little man who happens to have the same problem. We are both on antibiotics and should be feeling better within the next couple of days. At least we won't be sick for the big "5" birthday bash next week.

We went away sick on our short but delightful break. We managed to have some fun swimming, playing in the sand and eating lots of yummy food. The ambiance was great and there was heaps of time to relax. A little bit of hand sewing happened but not as much as I would have liked. Now I know why.

So not much happened this week. I need to get myself back on track to finish off some quilts to meet more deadlines.

Last night of my little holiday

Here is my current view. Just divine. So hard to go home. Weather has been great. Kids have had a great time swimming and playing in the sand.

Now to go home....will definitely come back soon.

Sewing spaces and views

This was the gorgeous view outside yesterday. The wind was like ice. Afternoon improved the day but not warm enough for a swim.

Do you like my sewing space?? I have to admit that it didn't stop me from working on my hexies. The best part, my 2 year old let me sew when he was plodding around the house. Now that's a first!!