Journal Cover Swap

My on line group has just had a journal cover swap and this is what I sent to my partner Jenny.

This is the gorgeous cover I got from Jan. I love it Jan, Thanks so much. Jan knows how much I love chocolate brown and blue... and the fabric and cover is just perfect. I love it xxxxxx

This is nosy getting in the shot... Cats...

Photo Fun

I had so much fun today playing with some photos and some amazing techniques... and the best part - it was easy. I've used this site before, but they now have even more techniques you can add to your photos.

These photos were done using http://www.befunky.com/ . You can turn photos into pop art, oil paintings, sketches... it's limitless.

The following photos were from another site http://www.dumpr.net/ - This is a new site a wonderful friend told me about.

I love the rubiks cube...

... and what a great idea for Christmas....

and who knew our picture was showing in the Museum???? There is soooo much more you can do.. and as you can see I had a lot of fun playing today.

Hope you have as much fun as I did altering your photos..

Take care,

Teresa xx

Rainforest Lunch

Hi everyone, I just had to share some photos with you of our lunch this weekend. On Sunday we decided to go for a drive with no destination in mind. We drove through Mt Coot-tha and past all the television towers ( I haven't been past there since I was a kid!). Then we drove on through Mt Nebo to Mt Glorious. It was lovely and so much cooler than at home. We found this great little cafe in the rainforest.

I couldn't believe the trouble they went to with our meals.. Above is my sons burger with the works. Loving the old plate they used... it's a bunch of asparagus!!

The cafe was right in the rainforest... and the tables and chairs were gorgeous....

Unfortunately, though, after visiting relatives on Saturday and driving through the mountains on Sunday.... I didn't get a single thing done at home... so I guess I had better do 'some' housework today.. even though I'd rather do some stitching....
Hope everyone has a great day and enjoys whatever they are doing :)

Take care,

Teresa xx

What??? Another Bag????

I know, I know... but I just couldn't help myself. I have been wanting to make this bag for a while now.. I just had to find the beautiful beads, that I so carefully put away "somewhere safe"... This pattern is by the very talented Robyn, of Daisy Quilts and it's called Chris's Bag (she made it for her sister!!). This bag was meant to be... I've had the fabric for awhile and it's everything I love - vintage, french, roses. The beads I've had for ages and they matched... and then I found this
button on our day out on Melbourne Cup Day...It perfectly matched the fabric!!

It was a great pattern to follow with really clear instructions and it went together easily..I am actually thinking of making another one for my sister for Christmas. Maybe in funky fabric....hmmm now I'm thinking..

Hope everyone has a great weekend and finds some time to create!!

Teresa xx

Lucky Lucky Me #2

Look at this absolutely beautiful table runner made by the very talented Robyn of Daisy Quilts.. And I WON it!!!!

Robyn designed and made this masterpiece and then very generously gave it to another generous soul, Julie, (of Bush Baby Jag) who was raising funds for Breast Cancer. In October, Julie's son (a nurse) held a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. There was some absolutely fantastic prizes from not only Robyn, but Rosalie and Kaaren. I cannot belive how lucky I am to win this gorgeous table runner. The embroidery is perfect, the piecing is perfect, the colours are perfect.... can you tell how much I LOVE it!!!

It is taking pride of place on my dining room table, and I actually feel a little guilty... if I'd made it - I would have had a great deal of difficulty giving it up. Thank you so much Julie and Robyn from the bottom of my heart.

Lucky Lucky Me

Look what the postman delivered!!!! I couldn't believe it when I opened my parcel from my partner Caryn in the United States. This was the Stitchers Angel Swap organised by Helen Stubbings and this is the second parcel I've received!!! Caryn has made me a gorgeous organiser, complete with mini olfa mat and pens, which is perfect to take to classes. There's a little triangle bag, which I have seen before and love and inside was a cute little mitten for the Christmas tree and a Quilters pin from America.

Also in the parcel was this wall hanging with raggy edge roses on it. I LOVE it. I've always loved raggy edge quilts, and this is just gorgeous.

Thank you so much Caryn. I absolutely love everything that you've made and sent to me. I am so lucky I was your partner and I will treasure it all. I can't wait to put the little mitten up on the tree this Christmas. A BIG "Thank You" also to Helen for organising this wonderful swap.

On another note, Jenny of Elephantz has this wonderful recipe on her blog for rock cakes....I haven't made these since Home Ec at High School. Thanks Jenny they were delicious!! Unfortunately, even though the recipe made heaps, they only lasted 2 days!!

Come back tomorrow... I JUST have to show you what I won!!! I will post again tomorrow and show you something beautiful that I was very lucky to win.

Hope you are all having a great week.

Teresa xx

A Day Out and Awards Night

Well I hope everyone had a lovely Melbourne Cup Day.. I was very lucky enough to get together with the girls and have a day out. With Tereasa working everyday - a day out for the four of us together is very rare. Our lovely chauffeur (Helen!!) drove us around to a few quilting shops and then off to lunch at a little cafe at Shorncliffe. Very nice!! Good food, great ocean views, lovely ocean breeze, lots of laughs and wonderful company!!!

These are my partners in crime - Helen, Laurel and Tereasa. Best friends in the world!! Thanks for a great day guys - I had the best day.

Now I have little boasting to do:

Last night was Sports Award night at my sons high school and I am very proud to say that he won 4 awards..

Everyone had to dress up and this is only the second time I have seen him in a tie!!

This is him this morning with his 4 medals. Very proud mum and it was a fantastic night.

Hope everyone has a great day and thanks for stopping by,

Teresa xx