~ Shabby Raggy Roses ~

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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

Friday, August 28, 2009

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

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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

Sunday, August 9, 2009

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

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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

Monday, July 13, 2009

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