Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Another one for Maree….

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And another block for Maree……now I am up to date….I had to remake one of the blocks….when I was trimming, guess what, I trimmed too much, so I had to restitch the whole block….’what is the saying measure twice cut one’…..LOL

Last day for OPAM……so please get your finishes in…

happy Tuesday

take care Peg….

A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Just a few more……

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Now I have 23……what is the saying …slow and steady…well that is exactly what my hexies are….but I have three more to add to the pile…

OPAMers…….its nearly month end again….how are your finishes going?….I am pleased with myself I have 7 finishes for May……so please update your sidebars…and if you can send either Kris of myself an email…………thanks a lot…..

Happy Monday…

Take Care Peg…..

The moon belongs to everyone,
The best things in life are free,
The stars belong to everyone,
They gleam there for you and me.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

A good day……

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Club Quilt today…..not many of us…….but,  it was a lovely day and we did have two new ladies join us…so a great big welcome to Narelle and Jean…always so nice to see new faces…and the slice today was a lovely recipe by Kerry Swain, Caramel Date Slice, this recipe can be found in Kerry’s  book “Dreaming Of A White Christmas”….

hope it was a good Sunday

take care Peg….

Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Another one for Maree….

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Block Exchange with Maree, I am loving what Maree has made for me……..this is another of the blocks that I have made for Maree…..from Rosalie Quinlan’s “Little Patchwork Village”….

I have just finished the domestics, having a cuppa and a scone (very nice too)….now what should I do…..?????

Happy Saturday

Take Care Peg…Be right back

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And Today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Kris has a new pattern…..

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My gorgeous OPAM partner Kris has had another one of her patterns published in this months Handmade…..check it out, how cute is it……Beary Merry Kris-Moosed…(only Kris could come up with this wonderful wording….LOL….)……this is now on my to-do-list….

It is nearly the end of the month….so to all our OPAMers out there, please get those finishes in, update your side bar, as there are some yummy prizes for May…

Need just a little bit of inspiration?…..well, pop over to “Club Quilts” blog and have a look at what the girls have been up to……

Happy Friday

Take Care Peg…

Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Just a few more hexies…

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Hexie progress…..a few more have been added to my little garden….20 made so I think that means 119 to go….Oh dear…..LOL….

Happy Thursday…

Take Care Peg…Red rose

Within your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

More preparations…and a new blogger

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Club Quilts BOM…Scandinavian Christmas…..I am a bit behind with this…(I wonder why)….but block two is now ready for me to stitch…I have brought in a few different textures…wadding was used for the snowman, felt for this scarf and the star I have used wool……

New blogger…..New blogger….please if you have a chance pop over and say hi to Kate….….

Happy Happy Wednesday…

Take Care Peg…..Rolling on the floor laughing

There's nothing more precious in this world than the feeling of being wanted.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Block one completed….

 

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Making progress with “My Garden” by Lynette Anderson……one down eight to go…....

I am loving these….

A friend is having a birthday….Happy Birthday Maree, hope you have a wonderful day…

happy Tuesday

Take Cared Peg…Rainbow

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Yoghurt, block from Maree…and my boy

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I had been thinking about buying a yoghurt maker for quite a while……and I didn’t realize they were so cheap, under $20…….the first container is boysenberry and the second is natural with some frozen berries…
What I would like to do is use the culture from a natural yoghurt I have already made to make the yoghurt….does any one have any tips for doing this…..what sort of quantities do I need to use?….Can I use skim milk or is it better to use full cream?…… is fresh milk better or can long life be used?…….and what I have read, It seems that I may need to bring the milk up to a certain temp, cool and then add the culture?…….would love to hear from you if you have  any ideas….thanks a lot…
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And how gorgeous is this…….Maree is my partner in a block swap that she has organized…..(I know how lucky am I)……and this is another block that Maree has made for me….my quilt is going to be stunning….
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I was visiting Lisa’s blog and she had been playing around with these cute borders, so I thought I will check them out…….if you want to have a play go to
This is my boy Ollie……he just loves sleeping like this…..
Happy Monday
Take care Peg….Red rose
A joy shared is a joy doubled.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

A bit of prep….and roasting nuts….

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“My Garden” by Lynette Anderson….I have one block ready to stich….

and guess what else I have done…..I have also roasted some nuts, I will  add how I make these to my recipe page, very simple…they are just so nice…

Perfect day today for sewing…overcast, DH at work, music on, heater on, cup of tea…..what else could I ask for….one thing, I hope you all get to do the same….

Happy Sunday

Take Care Peg…Note

We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

The sideboard table runner is completed…

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A few months ago I join the Fig Tree Club supplied by Sarah

This is my completed table runner……made for our sideboard….

hope you are all having a fantastic day…

Happy Saturday

Take Care Peg….Sun

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Two Winners…

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Well……what can I say….thankyou does not seem enough……but it is from the bottom of my heart……so thankyou so much for all the wonderful comments I have received over the past few days…..big hug to my 509 followers, and I have been told, there are more…..so to each and everyone of you, thank you for taking time to stop at

“Happy In Quilting”……

I love that you visit…xxx….

So I have decided to have two giveaways…..

the topper is going to……….Marina……

Congratulations on your grand tally of followers! Love the blue flannel quilt. Did you wash the fabrics first?
Your retreat looks like it was very productive.

May 17, 2011 7:56 AM

and the set of tea towels are heading off to…………Jofrid

I would love to enter your giveaway. Your blog is great. Hugs Jofrid

May 19, 2011 2:59 PM

 

I hope you both like your treats, please drop me an email with your addresses so I can get your goodies in the post…

..and once again thankyou to everyone for entering my little giveaway….

Happy Friday

Take Care Peg…..Island with a palm tree

Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.