Sunday Snippets

Sunday Snippets
A collection of photos from your week. No need for words. Let the pictures tell your story.
[joining in with tinniegirl]

deciding on a finished edge

deciding that eating off chopping boards is not my thing

more curtains

more homework

winter layering 

thinking about it

Winter Stitching

It's winter here
and lately, 
if it's not raining it's blowing it's bum off
or both



which it turns out are the perfect conditions

to be tucked up in the Studio

l-r Ruth - pants, Judith - wraps, Kate - quilt

creating our own storms 



which we'll be back
to continue next Friday

and if you're interested
 in joining us
for some winter stitching in the Studio
pop over to the Website for the details.

Sunday Snippets

Sunday Snippets
A collection of photos from your week. No need for words. Let the pictures tell your story.
[joining in with tinniegirl]

a milestone to celebrate
washing and packing
selective op shopping 
a forgotten favourite
my inner bogan
latest jumper wrap

One of Those Weekends

Last week was one of those weeks

with a lot of tail chasing
and only a little treasure rescuing

Vintage Tablecloth & Broadhurst China

thankgoodness for fmsphotoaday 

at least I have one reason everyday

to stay focused

Day6 :: From Down Low 

and knowing Mothers Day

was going to kick off one day early for me

with a road trip to the country with my girls

meant it was going to be one of those rare weekends

where domestic duties took a back seat
[in my dreams!] 

Mothers Day treasure found in country op shops

Mothers Day morning was a special treat 
when Rebecca came to share tea & scones in the garden
and we told tales of parenting experiences 
as only mothers with 100yrs of memories can 




and then in the afternoon
my favourite teenager 
made her best ever Anzac Biscuits 
and graciously shared some of her precious book reading time with me
over a cuppa in the garden

….and now it's a new week

 bursting with many possibilities

some of which could involve

the finishing of a Jumper Wrap 

and the beginning of a new vintage bedspread inspired Dressing Gown.

Hope your Mothers Day was special

and that your week has kicked off bursting with possibilities. x

Making :: Jumper Wraps

Before I snuck off to visit Regina last week 

and with a few hours up my sleeve on the morning of departure

I gave myself a challenge

make 2 Jumper Wraps for the trip

and if it hadn't been for the need

 to eat, shower & pack for the trip

I'd have finished them both

as it was my 7kg luggage allowance was straining under the pressure 

and it would have meant choosing between the hairdryer and a wrap 

- no competition!

The technique used to create every Jumper Wrap 

is the same

and every Jumper Wrap that is created 

is different

I'd never have thought I'd wear a red 'knitted dress'

but there you go

never.say.never

I love it

the other one

is a favourite

and not just because it's green

it's going to go with everything in my wardrobe

and while I'm on a roll
with momentum fired up

I've started another...

Knitwear REinventions

Workshop Dates/Times

Instagram - Doing it Anyway

I put a call out on FaceBook

a couple of weeks ago

asking 

"could someone please explain why I should do Instagram?"

my friend Denise came back with

"just do it!"

so I did

[Denise is my font of all internet connection knowledge]

I then joined this group

in the hope it would make more sense
if I got to practice my Instagramming everyday

I'm now [almost] a fan

taking & editing photos with the Instagram app

sharing them with a whole heap of strangers
some of which take these monthly photographic challenges very seriously 

so far I've missed one day, today [Day5]
 - turns out 4pm round here is blah
and the shot of tonights dinner,
  homemade roast pumpkin & bacon soup 

looked decidedly unappetising 

I'm already pre-empting certain days...

 looking forward to sharing day No.8

however No.18 is going to be a challenge

I still don't know what I'm doing

but I'm doing it anyway …

if you want to follow me on this journey [for as long as it lasts]
the link is here.

A Remarkable Friend

I've a friend, 
 Regina 
and she's remarkable 

'Remarkable Regina'

not just because of her text book Leo characteristics  
awesome parenting skills,
 fierce loyalty, patience & passion for those whom she loves
or
because we both love exactly the same things

food

shopping




and Melbourne



Regina is courageously creative
with an ability to turn wire & found objects 
into whatever takes her fancy



during a recent, very brief visit to her home in Sth Gippsland, Victoria
I took the opportunity to snap a few shots in her Studio 

  

Reginas natural talent, focus & drive
is evident by the eclectic range of creative objects 
which emerge from her backyard studio 

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eccentric jewellery

to fascinating Chandeliers

which occasionally make their way to art shows and exhibitions

The Dragon Lady Chandelier

if you happen to find yourself in the presence of one of her masterpieces

and she's in the room

give her a hug from me. 

xo