We had our last midwife appointment on Friday.Last time, it took me by surprise. I felt sure I wasn’t ready to care for my baby without the training wheels. I found every reason I could to stall as the midwife left.This time we were ready. E had picked out a gift, and I had even managed to get some photos developed. It’s high...

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I’ve decided to jump in on the Sunday Stash Bandwagon. It’s so wonderful to be celebrating the stash. While it’s not your usual quilting fabric I thought I’d celebrate my latest felted acquisitions before they jump into the washing machine. I stumbled upon the fairisle (knitter s, you can correct me if I’m wrong) jersey just over a week ago. At the time...

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As my felted jersey stash reaches 25* and the temperatures reach -2, I’ve been thinking about keeping warm. I have finally cut into some of the favourites in my felted stash to make the baby blanket in “Warm Fuzzies”.The un-backed top on a sunnier dayI’m so excited about the colours. The backing is a vintage flannelette sheet my mother found in the attic....

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When Jennicakes asked for some extra helpers for her quilting bee, I had my hand up in a flash. I was like one of those kids in the class saying “Pick me, pick me”. It’s so rare that these virtual quilting bees are open to international post.Jennifer sent a small bundle of fabrics to make two traditional blocks out of. I tried to...

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I’ve been meme tagged. Twice. I tried to write a response on Saturday night but it was swallowed by the computer. I have only just found it again, so imagine it’s still Saturday night and half of the weekend is still to go.I haven’t tagged anyone else as it appears everyone is in already. I’ve had so much fun reading about things I...

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I finished the quilt. It’s a rare event for me to get a wedding quilt finished before the actual wedding. I still have an unfinished wedding quilt in my bottom drawer from 2005. I was indignant when my husband suggested that we take the finished quilt up next time we drive to Auckland. With the four of us, there was a fair bit...

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My Brother in Law was married on Saturday. I’ve been calling his wife my sister-in-law for years. It’s so much easier than my brother in law’s partner. But now, I really can call her my Sister-in-Law.I tried to be subtle, not wanting to be one of those horrid people who whip out the camera during the ceremony. Here is glimpse of the happy...

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We are off to Auckland this weekend and apart from my usual favourites, Salvage and Patchwork Passion, I was wondering where I should go. I'm on the lookout for fabric-y, crafty and thrifty goodness. It doesn't all have to be the same place. Ideas anyone? We are off to Auckland this weekend and apart from my usual favourites, Salvage and Patchwork Passion, I...

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In the tradition of Marcel Marceau I will be brief with my words.The result of confusing moisturiser with barrier cream and helping oneself. ...

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