things

Well there have been plenty of things happening in our little world.  First of all Jack has been sick again with almost all of last week off school.  But the good news is he will be getting his tonsils out next Tuesday so that is all good, he is really being good about it all as well.  He did ask me what happens if he isn't asleep or if he feels something but we have had a chat and it is all cool.  It is amazing how perceptive they are.

I have been to see my gorgeous little nephew and what would my blog be without a pic of him LOL
the tiny thing on his new rug.  Stupid me didn't take a pic of me with him. grrr can't believe I forgot to take one
isn't he just perfect awwwww


And also it is my nieces 3rd birthday today, so we have had crazy kids talking on web cam this arvo.  It really is lucky we are interstate cause when these three get together it is a made house LOL

Will sign off with that since I better get the vegies done

Lots of things

OK so I have been busy trying to get a few things done lately
First of was my new nephews quilt and it is now complete.  Was not expecting him early so that threw a spanner in the works PMSL

I had a little play with free motion quilting I am am rather happy with the results.  Not much in the quilt but I wasn't sure how well it would turn out or how easy it would be since I had only practised on smaller pieces.  I love the binding fabric with this it is just fantastic how well it suits the quilt.


So now all I have to do is post it.  I am in the process of booking my flights and car hire to get to Bendigo for a few days to see my little Nephew.  It is getting exciting and I can't wait to meet him.

I am still working on my Nans quilt and have decided to free motion quilt that one as well, so it may take a little longer.  Also have Amy Kate's bday presents to do as well, arghhhh it all comes at once.
But with my new machine I should be able to whip them all up PMSL
here she is.  



It is the singer Quantum 9940 cause I just couldn't afford a new Pfaff.  But this machine is a beauty I love it it is so nice to sew with.  Now I can't wait for mum to come visit and have a play.
 now the other thing I have been working on was a mini album for a very close friends bday. But since they are not my kids I am going to have to do a little blurring of faces before I post it on the web.

Better get back to sewing
Susan

It's a blue one

OMG my sister went into early labour tonight and since bubs was breach she had a c section at about 9pm and has just had her little boy.

I have another new nephew.
James Stanely T 6lb 2oz

I can't wait for pics and to fly down and meet him

awwwww I loves ya little sis

introducing Mabel

After dragging out my softies book I decided that Mabel was my best choice for a 1 yo and a 2 1/2yo so here they are in all their cuteness.











And of course I had to make a skirst for both of them.  What little girl doesn't love to dress and undress their toys LOL

Sewing pants

Oh before I begin my little nephew has a name.  Took his parents 3 days to name him LOL he is Orlan Brody H or as we have already nicknamed him Obi  LOL  Can't wait to give him a little hug.

On the sewing front I have been making some new pants for Luke.  I find it hard to get pants that fit him nicely.  so since it is fairly easy to do I whipped him up a couple of pairs.  One pair of brown cords and a pair of denim pants, and I spruced them both up a bit.










I have also been making Xaviers bday present. he is getting another pair of pants and a top again this year. Have only made the pants at this stage but they came up rather nice.





Also finally got a picture of Jacks quilt, taken out on the line after I washed it.  And one of Orlans quilt as well, now I just have to finish his singlets and I can pack his things up and send them off.




Also made Ebony a new softie to send in the parcel as well.  Will have to download the pics for that though.

Both boys are upstairs sick at the moment so I need to get back up there and clean.  The house has been neglected for a few days since I have been sewing LOL priorities.

be back later with pics of Mabel the monkey

A new little nephew

I have a new nephew yay
No news yet on size or name

So thats 4 nephews and 3 neices
now I wonder what the next baby due in Aug will be.  I was sure this little one was going to be a girl LOL

Now to finish a few boy things and send them off with the baby quilt

I think I am addicted

Well I use to watch my mother quilt and patchwork and decided that I really wasn't patient enough to work on something for so long, But I have given in and I think I am a quilting addict PMSL
Mind you my mother takes ages to finish a quilt because she is the best procrastinator in the world hehe love ya mum.

I have just finished putting my blocks together for my disappearing 9 patch and it was so much fun.
So now I have all the top done so I have to sandwich and baste and then start the machine quilting.
After making Jacks quilt and the new niece/nephews floor rug I decided that my nan was next LOL  It is her bday near the end of August but I think once it is done I will send it off.  she is 88 this year and thought a lap quilt for her in the nursing home would be great.

So here it is. I just LOVE these colours together



Now to get to the basting etc etc

Not much else happening I really need to get back into the scrapping stuff as I have pics sitting there from Clair that I am dying to do.

Oh so many things to do and never enough time

Cheers