A Couple of Thank You's

I've been on a little winning streak!

First up, I was Wendy's (Sugarlane Designs)

Friday Night Sew-In winner for January. 

Thank you for my lovely prize, Wendy

Next up, Jodie at Ric Rac had a fun giveaway featuring 

some of her new fabric range "Bug City". 

Thank you for all my goodies, Jodie.

Saved From The Skip!

I am a member of a Facebook local Buy Swap and Sell group. 

A couple of weeks ago, an ad came up stating "Free to good home otherwise 

it was going in the skip"! Well, I couldn't let that happen, could I!

The machine doesn't have a mark on it. 

None of the gold has worn so I'm guessing it wasn't used very much. 

There's a little bit of wear on the motor.

  The cupboard has some damage on the top, the lid and door 

but that adds to the charm of it.

 

The man told me it used to belong to his Auntie. It has sat out on his back porch for years and now he is moving, he wanted to get rid of it. Nobody in his family wanted it. He was so pleased that I was taking it as he really didn't want to throw it in the skip.

I've done a little research and these machines were made in Germany between 1930s and 1950s. I've worked out it is a post war model but that's all I've found out so far.

So, a lucky find for me!

Friday Night Sew-In

 Last night I worked a little on my needle case. This is from Some Kind of Wonderful by Anni Downs. It's my pick up, put down project.

Thanks to Wendy at Sugarlane Designs for hosting us last night.

I'm off to NOTYQ for our Guild meeting. Hopefully, I'll get a bit more stitched!

Bountiful Bees!

 My table runner is finished.

 This is called "Bountiful Bees" by Gail Pan.

 A close-up for you.

I just did some cross-hatch quilting.

It's always nice to have a finish!

Rex Off To School and Working Interstate!

This morning Nelson took Rex to the Diamond Valley Dog Obedience Club 

to start his training. Rex waited very patiently for class to start.

He was so excited meeting lots of new friends. 

We thought his tail might fly off as he was wagging it so hard!

 Fourth week into Nelson's apprenticeship and 

he's off to Orange in NSW to work this week.

Off they go! Nelson was very excited about going interstate to work.

Friday Night With Friends

 Last night I worked on a special project. 

Once it's all finished, I'll show you what I've been stitching.

Hopefully, I won't keep you in suspense too long!

Thanks to Chez for hosting us for FNWF. 

You can see what others got up to here.

Viintage Cupboard

I wanted to share my new vintage cupboard. 

Last month Mum and I had a trip down to Bairnsdale to stay with an old family friend. "Auntie Lorraine" as she has always been to me has been a friend of Mum's since I was born. I came home with this gorgeous old cupboard and I love it!

 

Apparently, many years ago I told her that she was never to get rid of it and that I would like it when she was finished with it. The cupboard has now come to live with me. I couldn't remember saying that or in fact, I couldn't even remember what cupboard she was talking about. I'm so glad that Auntie Lorraine remembered I wanted it! 

It's not perfect but who cares!

There are age marks on the wallpaper but that's what makes it so special.

First OPAM Report for 2018!

 Once again, the lovely Peg and Kris are running 

One Project A Month to keep us all inspired.

This year has started off well with two finishes.

"Santa's On His Way" hoop.

"Ahoy There Me Mateys" baby quilt.

Hopefully, it won't be long and I'll have another finish.

If you'd like to join in and become an OPAMer, 

you can read about it and sign up here and here.