"My" Zippered Bags

As you all saw me making my "zippered bags" on the retreat, I thought I would show you what I have been playing with the last couple of days.

My grand daughter is going to Japan with the school later in the year and I thought I would make some "Australian" gifts for her to take for her host family. I looked everywhere for a cute koala, but didn't find one that was just "right"...so I designed one myself...first time I have every done that!...quiet pleased with the outcome. I wasn't sure if he looked better with or without a mouth...I asked a few people and more said WITH the mouth.....

 ...I'm still not sure...I "think" I like him without a mouth.

 Here is the final article..a lined zippered bag.. now it is up to my grand daughter if she likes it.

See you next year!

Jewells

Wed/Thursday @ Scrub Stitchin'

Setting up...........

I took the day off before SS and headed off to Camp Cypress @ Baradine............

Met up with Sonia @ Forever Always Online to finish putting the kits together and set up the room..............

Bianca - Sonia's daughter was also there to assist and Kylie @ Indigo and Quince had other commitments that meant she arrived early too............both assisted wonderfully to turn an empty room into a beautiful sewing space for the weekend.............

Just as all the work was done Sally and Diane @ The Sloan Patch arrived..........

One long table for meals and three sewing spaces set up...............

we were not sure how this was going to happen prior but this setup worked so well we have set a maximum number of 36 for next year.......... 

Love this pic of Diddles under the tables...........

the grounds at Camp Cypress are located at the local Show Ground

Its a beautiful area..............lots of shade from white cypress pine trees.........

escaped from the real world.............

nibbles and drinks every afternoon...........

people just floated as they wished between sewing and eating..........this plan I had in my head worked perfectly..............the room worked just as I had hoped...........everyone came down for breaky and stayed until bedtime unless you needed a loo break or a nanna nap...........

lots of times to sew, talk, eat, socialise...........

lots of happy faces.............
Otherside of the table Diane, Annette, Miss Jules, Cheryl, Kath........

Peg, Jenny, Janice, Sophie, Harriet, Georgia, Tina, Kate, Sally, Maureen....
and the newbies just slotted in perfectly..........

Sonia, Bianca, Chookyblue

more to come............
Chooky, Mary, Lynda, Diane.......

Catch you later....... Chookyblue.........

The Project 2018...........

Just posting some of my posts from my blog on here. I'm behind still but nearly done and will keep adding my blog posts to here so all the pics are on Scrub Stitchin' too. If anyone else had any pics they want to share on here please do a post............

This post is so over due........but now I can finally reveal..............these plans and projects were all planned mostly in May last year...........hence the date on the bags.........

These star mugs were perfect.............Baradine is in the Warrumbungle Shire .....the Warrumbungles National Park which is very close by......it is the only dark sky park in Australia.............Siding Springs Observatory on the edge of the Warrumbungles is very important to astronomers..............
so stars around here are even brighter due to the lower light pollution levels..........
The mugs looked so good in the dishwasher when we gave them a wash...........

Onto the project..............
ta da............
Scrub Stitchin' Bucket Tote designed by Sonia and me.............

Baradine is in the Pilliga Scrub............its got a lot of White Cypress pine hence the pine trees..............the star is the sky.......and there are heaps of birds......

Sonia and I had so much fun planning the projects and weekend..........then the photo shoot with our bags...........

love it.............

Maybe a champagne or two was consumed in the planning.............
Chookyblue.........
www.chookyblue.blogspot.com

White & Bright Blocks

Well, the blocks have gone from this:

to this:

I sashed them together, added a border, quilted it, sewed the binding on the front and now it is ready to go to Chooky/Miss Jules to hand sew the binding on to the back.

It ended up being 76" x 89"...a nice BIG quilt.

I'll let Chooky unveil the finished quilt when it is completed.

Jewells

Chooky and her Chook blocks

Sadly, my video of Chooky getting her blocks was bad...very bad...I didn't think to wonder about the quality before I organised this - and it is only part of what Janice recorded for me - never mind - those of us who were there will remember it anyway.

Did someone take the photo of....???

Jewells here...

I am chasing a photo of the 3 of us on the "podium" with me holding my "specimen jar".

Was telling a friend in the States and she wants to know why I look so amazed in this photo...I need the follow up ones please.

(Can you send them to my email:   jewells1759@gmail.com)

Thanks in advance.

Jewells

as requested Jewells, via chooky to me as technical difficulties didn't allow upload from a phone.

still makes me LOL

hugs Sonia

you missed this one Kate!

Charlie would be soooo disappointed!

There's Always One......

Say no more....

Thankyou...............

thankyou................I can organise what I want but if you don't come and more importantly all contribute to make it a wonderful it would not work...........

We have something special that I do not want to lose.......

So thankyou and also for the team effort involved to put it all up and pull it all down............i'm absolutely smashed but had a blast..............

more pics to come when I get a chance.......

Catch you later.......

Chookyblue.........

The Wedding of the Year!

No need for words!

so so so funny

I have had huge problems uploading this....so sorry it is the wrong way up....

all you guys totally rock.....

Massive thanks for the best weekend...

Peg, Dale and Kath....xxx

Well I'm Diddles
Life as been very hectic..for the past 18 months..
This year is going to be fantastic.
Once you meet me you'll never forget me ..
I driving and have 2 Co pilots jewels and fairy floss..
I'm married to Mark have 2 boys and an angel  in Paradisease
Dog named Betty new pup.
Love stitching hand and holidaying at our holiday house
Live on 5 acres and was a pig farmer but now  just have cooks.
I'm a hairdresser which is my job and my passion love meeting people and playing music for the oldies in homes with a band lots of fun ..
I'm now grand mother for the first time but I'm called Ninny...
OK that's enough .. see ya all soon ..
Bog his diddle

Hi I'm Diddles,  yep I'm late but I'll be there soon .
Life has been hectic but I'm coming.
I'm married to Mark have 2 boys 30 and 27 anot angel in paradise
A daughter in law and now a grand daughter 13 months.
I live on 5 acres outside of Singleton.
I'll tell you more when I get there.
Love talking sewing hairdressing and singing..
Big hugs wee you all sooooon😆😆😆
Diddles  can not put photos up as I can't remember .
Need another lesson ..
Yeah ..
I'm nearly ready
Travelling with Jewels and Fairy Floss...

and bringinget lots of love and laughter and fun.xx

We are ready......

Pics are all in the wrong order. Just enjoying the rum now...... 

The car was jammed full...... Saw this whirly wind on the way ..... 

Before and after..... 

Kits were finished..... Everything set up.... One or two finishing touches tomorrow and we are done..... Ready and waiting....... OMG excited..... 

Catch you later......

Chookyblue and Sonia......

" POP" Onions are back on the list......

Good morning everyone, not long to go now....

I just wanted to let you all know that I have another 12 jars of 

Caramelised Onions ready to go, they were sold out in no time

 when I originally posted this.....

I have updated the list below with how many of each I have in stock but

 did not want to bring it all if it was not required, 

more room for sewing supplies that way....ha ha...

I will however bring along a couple of extras of each item, 

I am  just trying to work out how many to avoid anyone missing

 out on their favourite flavour..... 

thanks to those ladies that have already emailed me their orders.

 They are all bagged up and ready to go, so if there is anyone else that wanted

 onions or would like to pre-order, please reply to this post......

"Pickled on Peisley"

Hi ladies, I’ve had a bit of a cook up over the last week, my poor shelf
was looking a bit like Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.....
And I am busy filling Easter orders, I have 11 products available
 but they are selling fast, especially the chutneys and sauces.......

I have all previous orders ready to go...... 

I have been busy packing brown paper bags tonight....

Let me know if you would like something in particular and
I’ll do my best to fill your order and pop it in a bag.....

Green Tomato Pickles 500gm $9 7

Worcestershire Sauce 250 ml $8 13

Tomato Sauce 250ml $8 15

Sweet Chilli Sauce 250ml $8 11

Caramelised Onions 300gm $8.........SOLD OUT  12

Grapefruit Marmalade 350gm $8 15

Apricot Jam 350gm $8 5

Lemon Butter 350gm $8 8

Peach and Apple Chutney 250gm $7 20

Apricot Chutney 250 gm $7 14

Banana Chutney 250gm $7 9

I hope you all had a fabulous Easter.....

Travel safe everyone and see you Thursday....

You do realise that the real reason the girls and I  with "Pickled on Peisley"
is to hide the sound of the wine bottles clinking in the back....
Blame it on the Worcestershire I say.....LOL 

Hugs Kate 

THE CHECK LIST .... TWO MORE SLEEPS.....

CHECK THAT LIST.....

You should have done all this by now but just incase.........

o  Transport - you better be organised it's too late now
o  Hair - all glammed up ready??? to late now if you didn't get organised

o  Scrubbers Block Lotto -  Two 12.5 in blocks ( 1 x white and bright, 1 x creamy classic)

o  Make it or Fake it - pretty parcel  (small gift max $15 to swap) 

o  Suitcase -    

• DON’T FORGET THE TOOTHBRUSH and toiletries, medications
• Comfort is Key – pack your comfy crafting casual clothes
• Sunscreen & Hat 
• Walking shoes - as there are plenty of walking trails if you fancy a stroll.
• Insect Repellent
• Torch
• Camera 
• something pink for dinner

o  Basic Sewing Machine tool kit -  This weekend is about Rest, Relaxation, Fun, Socialising oh and SEWING!!!!  So bring whatever you wish to work on.

o  Snacks  we know you all like to bring them, but all meals/nibbles are covered, but if you have special dietary needs then suggest you pack your favourites. otherwise its the usual

• Beer, wine, champagne, preferred tipple
• Sweets: Candy, Chocolate

o  Extras

• Surge protector
• phone chargers
• Additional task lighting
• Reading glasses
• Chair cushion
• Spending Money - we have to have a couple of shops available with some treasures for you.

o  LEAVE AT HOME 

• DETAILS of the retreat location and contact info for your loved ones, in phone coverage is poor.
Camp Cypress, 37 Lachlan Street (Show Ground), Baradine 2396
Telstra Mobile Optus mobile may also work as there is a tower but Chooky does not have optus mobile to test this out.
Chookyblue Mobile 0428 256 236

• Worries and cares to be left at home also – you’ve gone quilting!

 and now we just two more sleeps.......

looking forward to seeing you all Thursday......
 A VERY EXCITED CHOOKY AND SONIA

fairy floss

Hi all..
I'm known as 'last minute Lea'...because if it wasn't for the last minute, I would get nothing done!!...(hence my very late profile)

I'm sure I know most of you from GDTC which I went to for the past 10 years.

Chooky pecked me until I started blogging.. but that has fallen away big time!! (sorry Chooky)
My blog name fairyflossstitches came about because I was a tooth fairy (dental therapist.. now retired)..and I loved floss.. (as in thread!!).. (also dental floss)haha

I live in Muswellbrook and also have a farm at Barraba.. where I go to play with my cows and am out of touch with rest of the world.

Married to Michael and have 3 gorgeous girls 33, 30 and 27..soon to be a granny for the 1st time!!..also have another wedding coming up!!

I have stitched forever and go with the motto.. a stitch a day stops my whole life from unravelling!!
.... well its cheaper than therapy!

Can't wait till our little get together... its sooooo close now...
see you all soon Xx Lea

some memories of Nundles past...