Scrappy Embellished Quilt

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Another OPAM for the month of February! I've been working on this for some time now and the binding took ages to hand sew. (That's just how much I enjoy sewing binding). It is very encouraging doing OPAM, it makes me want to get pieces finished.

I'm not sure why they call this scrappy because I start with 6" strips!

All the embellished pieces and motifs are hand sewn.

Hm, Maybe I should have ironed the quilt before taking the photo's.

Have you noticed how long some pictures take to upload? I think it depends on the time of day you are uploading!

My Mum was here

My Mum came to stay for the week. It's been one year since she was here last, so I made the most of her being here. On Tuesday, we went for a Pedicure, out to lunch and shopping.

My Mum let me add some colour to her hair after having it cut! She was a bit concerned about what Aunty Beryl may think, but Aunty Beryl thought she was a "Groovy Granny", I think my guys were more shocked.

Aunty Beryl was a Pastry Chef in her younger years, (She owned "Coronation Cake Shop" in Preston) and boy can she still cook up a storm.

We had a feast of home made pasties, sausage rolls, cucumber sandwiches, little cup cakes, home made pavlova, lamingingtons and scones, using the finest china. Actually we couldn't eat the Pavlova so I brang it home for my guys.

This is a picture of Aunty Beryl aged 87 now- holding a photo of herself at the age of 22. Wasn't she beautiful and she still is!

OPAM, Perth

I know I've been a bit quiet in blogland-Hubby and I went to Perth to visit relatives and chill out.

It was wonderful over there catching up with everyone, meeting and cuddling the new babies in the family and taking some reference photo's for painting. I have started painting these Frangipani's!

Here are a few of my OPAM pieces for this month.

I adapted this design by painting in the elements and adding glass beads.(Handmade Magazine)

I made these hanging tea towels. I'm lucky enough to have a dish washer, so only hand towels are needed. Living with three guys who like to throw the tea towel where ever it lands, I decided I needed some hanging towels.

I also made a couple of pin cushions.

I know I showed you a sneak peak on my last post of my latest quilt,

Um, I'm still working on it, well just the binding but it seems to take me for ever. Hugs, Anna

1991 and now

My oldest baby will turn 19 years old this week. Oh my goodness, where has that time gone!
This was a photo of Cam taken recently. We are very proud parents of our guys.
Cam is way above his years in maturity, Very passionate, caring, generous, great mate and lovable. Cam will complete his third year in Automotive Mechanics in March.

OK, here is picture of me now-don't look to closely-oh, they're laughter lines.

I decided to have red streaks put in my hair for Christmas.

Of course I must keep applying the red or it turns pink, goodness knows what will happen after the Pink-I don't let it go that far.

I have had some very small amount of "ME TIME" recently and painted this powder bowl.

I decided to paint a sweet, small design on the lid, so not to distract from the lace.

I've also had some time for stitching because its been way to hot to get into my studio, so I've just sat in front of the air conditioner and finished this Lavender stitchery. Lucky- because I've signed up for OPAM (one project a month) which could be bit tricky but also keeps me motivated.

This is just a sneak peak of my next sewing project. Hopefully I can finish it before the end of February, oh soo much hand sewing.

Big Ooppsie

Oh dear me, I made a big Ooppsie-I forgot to mention the talented Vicki from Tozz's Corner also has a free BOM design.Vicki is also a generous, talented, creative lady.

Now if only I was bright enough to learn how to upload and add a free pattern, I too would offer some painting designs, No, not sewing designs.

Hugs, Anna

BOM-Bouquet, New Camera

Hi Ladies,(I don't think any blokes visit here)

Hubby and I decided to go into the city for lunch last Saturday. I tucked my new camera into my handbag and took a couple of photos. This photo was taken over Southbank, oh, what a miserable day-lucky the company was great!

We drove home along the beach, so we stopped to take this photo at Black Rock.

If you are interested in a fantastic offer then you must go check out Jenny's of Elefantz blogspot.

http://elefantz.blogspot.com/ Jenny is offering a feminine, pretty pattern-Block of the Month design for free. Jenny is one very talented, generous lady who always has encouraging and kind words to offer.

Thank you for popping in and leaving comments. Hugs, Anna

1st Painting for 2010

This is my first painting for 2010.

Every year I paint my Mother in Law a diary for one of her Christmas presents, however these past few months I've been so busy that I actually forgot-how naughty of me.

Last week she handed me a blank diary to paint, so wasting no time I got stuck in my studio and this is what I come up! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, safe and creative year in 2010

Hugs, Anna

It's Christmas time

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas.

On Christmas Eve my sons came to me asking "who's been eating the cookies and drinking the milk on Christmas Eve" and "who's teeth marks were left on the carrot stalk"

Oh dear, I couldn't believe what I was hearing-my guys are now 16 and 18yrs old. If they thought I was going to fess up, forget it!

All I could say was "if you don't believe, you won't receive".

We had a wonderful time over the Christmas period. Ate way too much and we caught up with our loved ones. I'm now the proud owner of a new camera-hopefully some great pictures will be on there way.

Our friends loved the handmade quilt. My girlfriend cried. Ah, all that hard work was worth it.

Wishing you all a healthy, safe and happy year in 2010

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Just a quicky

Hello my blogging buddies,
I've just hopped on the computer for a quick look at what everyone is up to and came across Val Zdero's blogspot.
This blogging buddy of mine makes fantastic jewellery pieces. Pop on over and check out Val's blog. You won't be disappointed.
I'll be back shortly to tell you about our Christmas.
Hugs,
Anna

Finished just in time

Ah, Finished just in time to put under the Christmas tree for a special gift to friends of ours.
This quilt has been appliqued and hand stitched in each block. Its taken me nearly twelve months to achieve (part time).
I hope you're all going well with your gift making and shopping for Christmas presents. I still need to hit the shops for some last minute gifts and my teenage guys. Hm, what to buy for my guys???
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy, Fun year for 2010
Hugs,
Anna