22 November, 2025

Santa's Magic Key!

I've made this for Kade. 
There's no chimney at Austin and Paris' place. 
So how does Santa get in? 
With a magic key of course! 
 
Santa's Magic Key kit is
from Leanne of Petals and Patches

16 November, 2025

Sixteen Years!

Sixteen years ago today I did my first blog post, 
albeit just a few words. 
I never dreamt I would still be blogging 16 years later, 
although not as often as I used to. 
This is the very first photo I put up once 
I figured out how to do it.   
Mitchell, Austin and Nelson 
have now grown into fine young men.
Austin has become a father to Kade.
Mitchell and Nelson are his fun uncles. 
This is the first quilt I shared back in February 2010. 
"Starry Sensations", the 2009 BOM with the 
International Friendships Quilters (IFQ).
The last quilt I've made was for Austin and Paris' 
baby shower in November 2024. 
Kade and his quilt.

There's been many projects over the years and 
lots of swaps participated in. Over the last couple of 
days I've spent a bit of time looking at some of the very 
early posts which I haven't looked at in a long time. 
They were lovely memories.

I have made so many wonderful friends over the years. 
I've even been lucky enough to meet a lot in person, 
many of whom I consider my close friends.

Haha! I've just realised I've never
 updated my profile! Really must do something 
about it but that can be for another day.

13 November, 2025

A Dinosaur!

When Austin was a little boy, 
he just loved dinosaurs. 
So I thought I would make one 
for Kade for Christmas.

 
The pattern is Steg & Saurus by Melly and Me.
 
It was a bit fiddly doing the gusset but after a bit of 
perseverance I managed to get it together. 
It may be the only dinosaur I make! LOL!
 Kade cooling off! 

11 November, 2025

10 October, 2025

Christmas Hoops

Three presents ready for gifting.
These Christmas hoops are by 
Leanne Knell of Petals and Patches
The little mouse is my favourite!
How cute are the gingerbread house boxes the kits came in!
I actually finished them back in August 
but hadn't had a chance to post about them.