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The Golfer:: My loving husband of some 20 years (yes, I was a child bride!), who likes nothing better than flogging a little white ball around the green fairways (and hopefully not getting into the rough) of his local golf course.
Ma & Pa Kettles:: My parents who live in the country, fondly known as The Kettles. Sadly my gorgeous Dad died in 2015, so it’s just Mum now.
MyDearFIL & MIL:: The Golfer’s Dad & Mum who have now both passed away.
LittleBigBrother:: My brother who is younger than me, but at 6 foot, definitely bigger than me!!
DocSisterInLaw:: LittleBigBrother’s wife (who has a Doctorate!)
Poppet:: My beautiful niece, and daughter of LittleBigBrother and DocSisterInLaw
Bliss
(blis) n. 1. perfect happiness; serene joy
Obviously the collective noun for a group of stitchers!!
Currently……
Reading: “Divided House” by J M Dalgliesh
Listening to: the cool jazz of Trudy at Nuno Nuno on her Spotify account – check it out!
Watching: The Golfer has just hooked us up to SBS On Demand and there’s lots to watch!
Going to: try and stay cool, calm and collected as we all “lockdown”!
- Had exceptionally lovely time last week being a student in @tatiana_popova_owl_crafts class #moderncrewelwork Wonderful, sharing teacher and learnt so much from Tatiana. Classes highly recommended. Can’t wait for the next one Tatiana! @sewn_and_quilted My new @leesachandlerdesigns #magneticbucklesatchel perfectly fits all necessities for #moderncrewelwork and my new tin from @thecraftysquirrel holds all my chosen @aurifilthread for this project 💃💃💃Watched Milly @thethriftygardener on @gardeningaustralia last night. Followed her advice this morning and took heart in hand and heavily pruned my roses 😳 fed them and mulched with leaves 🍁 🤞 #hopeivedoneitright #millyisthebest #gardeningisnotmythingbutitry #gardeningaustraliaSpent yesterday afternoon/evening wrestling with foam batting and drill for the first time. But satisfying wrestling as I now have a #magneticbucklesatchel Pattern with buckles from #leesachandlerdesigns Thanks @leesachandlerdesigns for help with putting the fabrics together - we dun good!!!Liking my new nail colour with my current sock knitting 😂😂😂 @the.beauty.beautique #sockknitting #newnails
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Quotes
---- "Style is knowing who you are,
what you want to say,
and not giving a damn." ----Gore Vidal
-----"Be yourself.....everyone else is taken." ------
Attributed to Noel Coward
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Tag Archives: afternoon tea
Saturday sewing
It’s been an aaaaage since I got together with my sewing buddies. It was a beautiful day and we all arrived at Karen’s home and enjoyed sitting out in her new roofed patio with these gorgeous raised beds. Not only … Continue reading
January round-up
I know, I know it’s the 3rd February, but…… ~ We’ve enjoyed a few meals out at selected neighbourhood cafes where we know there won’t be too many people (still quite conscious of social distancing, mostly for Mum’s sake). :: … Continue reading
Friday stitching
Last Friday my friends came to our home for a last stitch in 2021. With their help (I had a morning appointment with Mum), we had a delicious afternoon tea In a clean up, Helen found these left overs from … Continue reading
November snippets at p&c……
I realise November is fast fading away, but…… :: a drive to Sorrento for fish and chips at the beach. Too windy to walk as it was whipping up the sand. :: lunch out with friends :: an afternoon tea … Continue reading
Friday stitching
On a Friday (some time ago!), stitching was at mine. It’s been a while, but I prepared afternoon tea for my guests and along with numerous cuppas, we had a lovely afternoon of chatting, stitching, eating and drinking. On the … Continue reading
Squealers
Just a few of us at Squealers last weekend, but our numbers were boosted with some younger visitors in the form of two of Karen’s grand daughters who were only too happy to participate in some stitching activities of their … Continue reading
Squealers
Just a small gathering for our first Squealers of 2021, again some couldn’t come because of exposure reasons. It was mask wearing again indoors, but a small price to pay to be able to be with friends. Cheryl had given … Continue reading
Friday sewing
Friday week ago we had our first Friday in-person sewing day for 2021 out at Helen’s. She provided a delicious and plentiful afternoon tea extra delicious for those of us who hadn’t partaken of lunch! Maree was adding blocks to … Continue reading
Saturday sewing
The Friday girls decided to get together for a sewing day on Saturday (oxymoron I know but some of us were busy on Friday!) Karen was our hostess and her house is all decked out for Christmas with Santas and … Continue reading
Saturday sewing
Last Saturday we had an impromptu sewing day as our friend Lynnie was in Melbourne, down from northern Victoria. It felt very strange having visitors to our home – we haven’t been together for such a long time. I slightly … Continue reading
pomegranate and chintz 