Time Out!

I've taken some time out from all the packing, cleaning and house inspections to make this queen raggy quilt for an Ebay order.

It looked rather nice on my bed...maybe I should make one for myself too!

Only 6 more sleeps, and we'll be moving. I'm looking forward to the new start, but dreading unpacking all those boxes. I've also decided to change the kids school to the one closest to where we're moving to. So I've also been arranging this too.

Too busy! I'll be looking forward to some relaxing...

Best wishes,

Jenelle

I'm back

Well I'm back...

We had a lovely few days in Sydney. It was nice to get away, although it's a hectic and busy city. I think the next trip will be somewhere a little more relaxing!

We did lots of walking, our hotel was right in the city so we walked to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We found a great Irish pub where we had a brilliant dinner and a few drinkees!

Surprisingly, my children were so well behaved for my sister. She doesn't have kids of her own so she was able to stay at our house. I think we missed the kids more than they missed us!

We said next time we'll take them with us, it's all good in theory to have some quiet time away, but when you spend that time wishing you were with them, it kinda defeats the purpose!

We're moving house on the 7th September, so it's all busy, busy at the moment with packing.

I'll let you know how we go...

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Off we go...

We're off to Sydney early tomorrow morning, for a lovely few days away. The kids are staying with my sister (OMG hopefully they'll be ok!)

My hubby booked this trip for my 30th birthday (which was last Tuesday 11th Aug)



So we'll have a lovely child free, relaxing few days...



Hopefully I'll have some nice holiday snaps to share when we return.

Best wishes,
Jenelle

Yes I'm still here...

Sorry I've been absent for so long. So much has been going on right now...

I've only had the time for a little sewing, the above pink Raggy Runner...

Raggy U pillow covers - I'm currently in the middle of another 2 for an order...

And this pink and green raggy quilt that was a custom order.


I've been mostly busy with cleaning and tidying of our house, as we sadly have decided to sell.

We have not had the best of times in the last year since we bought our first home. We have a neighbour who has created such a bad situation for us that we have no option other than to move.

It's so very sad that one person can create so many problems and conflicts, and we now have to sell the house we've worked so hard to make into our cosy home.

But my childrens, and our happiness must come first, and of course a house is only a material thing.

I must thank Tammy for her concern, and I think she's just amazing for somehow being able to know I was having some problems from so far away!

I will keep you updated on what happens...hopefully our house will sell quickly and we can move on. Cross your fingers and toes for me!

Best wishes,
Jenelle

Finally getting busy!

Yes, I'm finally getting busy sewing again...Slowly though! My hubby's aunt from Scotland wanted a couple of bags sent over along with some of my ballet slippers, so she has the choice of these bags. Drawstring, quilted ones as I just love them at the moment!

I've just received the butterflys in pink so I'll be making myself another bag with that lovely fabric soon...

I just love this pears print from Alexander Henry.

And Joyce is madly into cupcakes, so I thought she'd love this one above!

I've also been busy making a few more raggy runners. They're selling really well at the moment, and I can't get them made quick enough! Another one (Pretty pinks!) is in the wash now getting ready for Ebay tonight.

Mary from Sew Hot Mitmot received her parcel I sent her as part of the Polka dot swap. Here is a photo of what I included... A quilted patchwork drawstring bag, a quilted doorstop, a handbag notebook, a bookmark, and some sweet polkadot fabrics. She has posted pic's of the doorstop in use so that was lovely to see!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Lovely Blog Award...

It was just lovely to be tagged with this award from Antique Rose Designs. It's nice to know that others think that my blog is lovely...

So now I have to pass this award on to another 10 lovely blogs...

1. Sew Hot Mitmot

2. For A Stitch In Thyme

3. Anna Rosa Designs

4. This That And The Other

5. Shabby Roses & Pretty Things

6. The Pink Princess

7. Chic Little Shop

8. Shabby Art Boutique

9. Pepperberry & Co

10. Sew Fantastic

Here are the rules of this award :

1. Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link.

2. Pass the award to 10 other blogs that you have newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I finally sent off my swap parcel last week for the Polkadot Swap, to Mary from Sew Hot Mitmot. Hopefully she loves all her goodies...

I've had a few custom orders to complete... A bright & colourful raggy cot quilt and cushion, and a few more Raggy Runners...

The kids have just returned to school today after two weeks holidays. We managed to get a few things in before Breanna got sick with a virus which turned into an awful ear infection which burst her ear drum as the fluid build up was huge. She spent the remainder of the holidays with cotton wool in her ear, and resting. Luckily she's all better now in time for school.

I'm currently working on another Name cushion for Oz Handmade...

Well until next time...

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Spoilt again!

I recently joined another swap - this on was a Polka Dot Swap! And who doesn't love Polka dots...

My partner was Mary from Sew Hot Mitmot. Look at the amazing things she sent me!

Everything was wrapped in georgous Polkadot wrapping paper...

A polka dot Marks & Spencer mug, Cath Kidston tissues & a red wrist band...

And a Kath Kidston zipper purse - Love this!

A button heart...

A notebook cover with a sweet little bird - Mary must have known how much I love birds...

Some vintage english polkadots, and some swedish polka dots...

An adorable fabric bucket - just love this fabric!

A Kath Kidston carry bag in polka dots of course!

And probably my new favourite fabrics - georgous English Polka dots. I was eyeing this off on Mary's blog post recently - Yay, I got some!

Kath Kidston Stars and polkadots...

Look at all my loot! I'm such a lucky girl! Now I'm just hoping Mary loves my parcel just as much...

Ooooh, the coffee was great in my new mug! I think Mary is my new Best Friend!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Just a few bits...

I've finally put down the books long enough to make a few things... Above is a new Raggy Runner. I used to make these all the time, but I haven't made one in ages, so I thought it was about time. I'll be putting this one on Ebay tonight...

A couple more Heat Pillows for Etsy... Finally had the courage to use a little of this Barkcloth that I've been hoarding for over 1 year...


And a few Raggy cushions which have been missing from my Ebay store for a while...

And this is our Connor! He was being a bit silly on Saturday night. We told him he looked like a vampire (My little Edward...Lol!) in this Batman costume. So he was trying his hardest to show off his 'fangs'...

When he was about 3 he fell and broke his four front teeth in half! Down to the roots - which was not nice to see, believe me! So he then had to have the remainder of the 4 teeth removed. So he's been without top front teeth for about 2 and a bit years now, everyone comments on how cute his grin is... All he does is grin at everyone! We're just wondering when those teeth are gonna come down, and what he'll look like. The dentist is hoping they'll come down a bit earlier than normal, but he's probably got at least a year still to wait.

It has never fazed him though, he can still eat corn on the cob - although it's funny to see. He's such a clumsy boy. He broke his leg on the trampoline when he was 4, and there's been so many more injuries invloving Connor. His teachers have been warned that he's a bit clumsy as he just jumps into everything! Yes, he would jump off a bridge if someone told him to lol! I'm hoping one day he'll just slow down a little bit.... Yeah right!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

9 Patch Quilt finished!

I finally finished my 9 Patch quilt. I'm so pleased with the way it turned out. I've backed it in flannelette so it will be lovely & warm for these cold nights we've been having!

I've included alot of my favourite fabrics in this one... Very soft and pretty colors...

I've not been sewing much else... Too busy reading still!

I did pick up this adorable fabric from Craft Pudding on Etsy. It might have to be the cutest fabric I've ever had!

Just a quick post today! Off to get the kids from school now.

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Too much reading and not enough sewing...

This is what arrived for me today from the lovely Corinna at Crazy Quilt Girl Fabric Shop. I searched everywhere for one shop I could buy all 3 different varieties of charm squares that I've been wanting... I found them all in Corinna's shop, and at a fabulous price too I might add!

I can see the quilts pictured in my head that I plan to make with these pretties, lets just hope they turn out that way!

These are: Candy Kisses, Sorbet & Glace...

What a lovely stack of squares these are...


This is my newest bag - all for me - I refuse to part with this one! My last one I grudgingly passed on to my Mum, who is addicted to bags, so I've made myself a new one, and it's quilted at that! I just loved this fabric!


And I even made myself a little mobile phone pouch to match...

Above is my 9 patch quilt top all done. I wanted this one to have the palest pinks, greens and blues. I'm looking forward to getting it finished, but I've been so busy reading that not much sewing has been getting done!

I'm a huge Twilight fan... as alot of you are! I've just finished reading the House Of Night series, and they are just brilliant! I couldn't do anything else at all until I was done. Now I'm just looking forward to the next one... Hunger Games was another on the list that I've read - it was also very good. I feel like all I've done is read for weeks now, when I get in the mood I just can't stop! Sewing will just have to wait for now...

I have a pile of books a mile high to read, plus more in my Amazon Cart to order... I don't think I'll ever be done! But it's what keeps me happy! I pass on all of my (suitable) books to my son Jay to read - he's just as bad as me, lol. My hubby says we've forever got our heads stuck in a book!

Best wishes, and happy reading, sewing or whatever it is that makes you happy!

Jenelle

Feeling sorry for myself...

I've been feeling awfully sorry for myself the last few days... After having that terrible tummy bug a couple of weeks ago, then a cold for a week, I came down with a really bad flu (Not the Swine flu lol) Shivers and body aches, not to mention a terrible cough. Hubby and my eldest son Jay, have also been ill along with me, so it's been a very icky household lately! Thankfully after a few days spent in bed, I'm starting to perk up again.

Above is a picture of my daughter Breanna after a birthday party. The party was at a lovely little place called 'Dolled up' in Geelong which is like a mini salon. They get their hair, nails & make-up done, and get to make some pretty sparkly things while dressing up. What a brilliant idea! The girls all had a ball. Breanna just loves this blue hair peice...

I did manage to finish this quilt today though, it's been sitting for so long waiting to be quilted... I love the colors... I think I'll make a larger one using just 5" squares with the one outside border...

This one is a cot size, and it will be heading for my Oz Handmade store soon...

Yesterday I had some fun making these cute headbands...

And before getting sick I made some key rings with the hardware I told you about in the last post...

And some quilted doorstops... Who doesn't need a doorstop or two? I know I've got them scattered through my house... I've made a few different ones, also listed on Oz Handmade...

Well sorry for all my complaining... I kinda missed Sew Mama Sew's huge giveaway event. I managed to see about 3 different blogs, but I just wasn't up to sitting at the computer... Maybe it's time for a laptop...

Terri from Sew Fantastic, who is the host for our Kitchen Swap, and also my partner, received her parcel that I sent. I included a table runner, coasters, tea cosy, trivet, and a wine bag. She has just posted about her parcel, and said she loved it all - thankfully - sigh!

I hope you are all happy and healthy!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Look what I got!

Look what I got when I opened the door to the postman this morning! 3 fantastic parcels!

The box was from Terri at Sew Fantastic, who was my partner in the Kitchen Swap I joined. This was my first swap, and I had such a good time!

Terri has spoilt me badly! It was to be a minimum of 3 items, but I got heaps! Every item was individually wrapped with a cute little card on top.

This is what was included...

A lovely reversible flower bowl, which I've been meaning to make for ages, and now I don't need to!

A heart cookie cutter, pink chip clips, and some pink sponges...

3 crochet dishcloths and a cute flower scourer... I sooo love these!

3 glass magnets which have the matching fabric from the other items, these look great on my frigde Terri!

2 butterfly plates...so cute

And 2 amazing dish towels. One with a flower, and the other with a cute little birdy! I don't think I'll ever be able to bring myself to use these. I love them... Display towels I think...

Close up of the bird...

Terri, you are an amazing, talented & georgous person! I can't believe how much you've spoilt me! I love everything so very much! I hope you get yours soon, although it's nowhere near as good as the parcel you've sent me... Thankyou sooo much!

My other two parcels were my recent orders...

A lovely fabric stack from Fabritopia...

And a key and lanyard fob set from Mama She Crazy on Etsy.

Here's another two name cushions I've made this week...

And yesterday morning was spent making these cute 9 patch block for a quilt I'm making. Hopefully I'll be able to show you some pic's soon...

Well my day has been utterly brilliant so far! I hope yours has been just as good!

Best wishes,

Jenelle