life has taken a new path
As of Monday, I became the full-time carer for my aging mother who has dementia, at least until a bed in an aged care facility can be found -- this could take months.Please excuse me if I'm not around...
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plenty of sewing time
Just popping in with a short post …Mum is doing well; she has improved physically in the week she has been here which is a good sign. She is no longer stooped and shuffling; being undernourished will...
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good to be back home!
edited to add photosBetween last Friday and Tuesday, we (WM, mum and I) notched up over 2,000 kilometres (1250 miles) by driving out to Bathurst to collect my nephew from university then to drive to...
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finishes!
I’m linking this post with Thank Goodness It’s Finished Friday which, this week, is being hosted by Janet at Simply Pieced blog.Last week, before I went away, I managed to get the binding on my...
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knitting continues but it’s not my choice of project
Firstly, welcome to all my new followers; many of whom have started following since March when I wrote my last post. I hope you’ll stick around but I’ll understand if you don’t; my posts are very...
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Violet & Friends and the Scrappy Churn Dash
No, it’s not the name of a new children's book or television program. The title is a combination of two of my finished quilts: “Violet & Friends” and “Scrappy Churn Dash” (see what a difference...
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there is work in progress
At Easter, DD and the family came to visit – it was so good to be able to spend time with them again; especially since DD and I got to spend some time together in the sewing room. Older Grandson helped...
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long ago and far away…
Actually, it wasn’t that long ago – only last month – and in terms of the whole world, not that far away – about 600km or 375 miles -- WM, Mum, MIL and I had a holiday/vacation in the seaside town of...
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still here, still stitching
I’m sure you quilters know that moment when you lose the love for a project. It’s when the end is almost within sight but there are still some hours to be put in. Well, at least that’s how it is for...
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a very special visitor
Today we had a visit from an Australian native bird, a kookaburra. He (actually we don't know if it's a male) has been sitting on the fence for a few days, apparently waiting for us to feed him (look...
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mum’s blankets
Yes, I'm still here though I probably don't have many followers or readers left! My life is full of crafting -- there are quilts to make and knitted blankets to complete. Most of you would know that my...
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finished flimsy
In September, DD and the Grandsons came to visit for two weeks – which was wonderful. It seems so much longer than five weeks since they left. After his experience at Easter time, Older Grandson wanted...
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I know my grandsons are adorable
… now you can see it too! (If the watermark is troubling you, please squint: I want to make sure no one steals their photo easily!)This is their preschool photo taken recently!Handsome fellows, aren’t...
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at this festive time of year, it is customary to ....
Apologies for the misquote of Charles Dickens (from A Christmas Carol, my favourite work of fiction) used as a title!At this time of year, many crafting bloggers take this opportunity to review the...
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works in progress
The first week of January is almost done. It was as wonderful to have various family members visiting at Christmas and to visit other family members, but it seems a long time ago, despite being less...
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EQ7 beginners' class
Not a lot of sewing has been going in in my sewing room in the past week. WM and I were away last weekend with four other couples from church. We spent Saturday having some "couple time" and ate our...
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I've had too much hassle trying to post on Blogger and despite having my blog at this address for nine years, I have moved to a new site:never2hot2stitch.wordpress.com/The site there is still under...
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My latest post, re mum's blankets, published Saturday February 6 (Australian Eastern Daylight time) can be found over at my new blog: never2hot2stitch.wordpress.com
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now he is six
My latest post, featuring this beautiful boy on his birthday, can be found at Never Too Hot To Stitch.I look forward to your visiting my new blog site. While you're there, would you please change my...
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works in progress (and a new flimsy)
My latest post, showing my works in progress (both knitting and quilting) as well as a finished flimsy, can be read on my new blog, Never Too Hot To StitchHere is a taste of what you will see there:I...
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Check out my latest post on my new blog: Never Too Hot To StitchWhile your over there, please update your reader with my new blog address.ThanksLynne
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I may have a scrap problem...
Check out a new linky party while reading my latest post at Never Too Hot To Stitch!See what this is all about!
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blanket and participation
You can find my latest post (with this same title) over at my new blog: Never Too Hot To Stitch!Here's a sneak peak at what you'll see there.If you're a regular reader of my blog, a follower of my blog...
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two finishes
HelloI've moved home. Please find my new blog and the post of this title here at Wordpress. While you're there, you may like to sign up to follow me at my new address. Thanks.Here's a taste of what...
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"I may have a scrap problem" June goals
HelloI've moved home. You can now find me blogging at Never Too Hot to Stitch! at Wordpress.Click on the link to take you straight to the post mentioned in this title. Here's a taste of what you'll see...
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