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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”!
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::Sewn and Quilted. **
** happy to post overseas.
(For links to these stores, please go to the end of the Templates Page on the bar above)
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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An autumn sojourn
On Sunday The Golfer whisked me away to the Mornington Peninsula for a last minute, couple of days r&r – and most enjoyable it was too. We started our trip at Red Hill Brewery where we enjoyed a delicious lunch. … Continue reading
Around here
~ Our niece, Poppet (called that for anonymity) had her 9th birthday at the end of March, which we celebrated in style with her Nanna, a delicious red velvet cake and lots of presents. One of the ladies from the … Continue reading
June round up
~ Gosh it’s been a cold start to Winter! 3 degrees when I went out for my walk on Thursday morning. We had a couple of milder, sunny days a week or so go and I was able to take … Continue reading
May roundup
Before June rolls over into its second week (what? already?) I thought I should regale you with my May roundup……. ~ Movies: Been a little more adventurous over the past month with The Golfer and I going to an early … Continue reading
Around here….
~ This week started with some truly lovely Spring days. I was beginning to think we were doomed to have grey skies for the rest of the year. Sunday was just perfect; blue skies, loads of sunshine, warm but with … Continue reading
Around here
~ These blooms graced the family room a couple of weeks agoI loved the play of afternoon light on the pink petals, and watching the tulips open up. They were on special at the green grocers and mixed nicely together. … Continue reading
Here and Now | April 2019
I was so pleased to see Sarah’s “Here and Now” post appear in my inbox the other day. I’ve missed reading her and the other participants “doings” for the month and writing about my own too. So here we go … Continue reading
Sunday stitching
Enjoyed a lovely day on Sunday at the first ever “Sewlicious Sunday” put on by Alison and Sharon at their store, the quilt shop. We thought we’d be in for some special treats, and sure enough we were! A goodie … Continue reading
Quilt show
On Friday Helen and I ventured into town by train to go to the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair. It was an amazingly mild July day in Melbourne town; except for the trees you wouldn’t think it was a Winter’s … Continue reading
Squishy parcel and…….
GJ did a class down at Treehouse Textiles recently and thoroughly enjoyed herself. I loved what she made, so I visited the website and just a few clicks and a couple of days later…….GJ said Kasia was a fabulous teacher, … Continue reading
pomegranate and chintz 