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I had an unexpected opportunity to go to the Sydney Quilt Show last weekend. So many stunning quilts to see! The intricate workmanship and ...

My Woodland blanket is finished. Read about it over at my new blog space .

I was taking my son to his driving test the other day. He was nervous. In his usual way, he was overanalysing the scenario - "What if t...

We have been living at our new place for about 15 months now. It feels like progress on the new garden has been tediously slow. But then I...

My Sweetness is on long service leave at the moment, so we recently took the opportunity to travel for a couple of weeks around Victoria. I&...

We have no electricity at home today, so I'm indulging myself with some paper piecing. I'm working on a magazine commission which, a...

The weather is blissfully rainy today, my favourite sort of day for sewing ... actually, my favourite sort of day full stop. It is my...

A very happy 2017 to you! I am personally glad to see the end of 2016. It was HUGE and I'm only now drawing breath. I suggested at this ...

They don't call these blooms 'Winter Roses' for nothing! Hellebore 'Ivory Prince' When the rest of the ga...