Mum and I had a lovely, busy few days in Canberra. We stopped in Goulburn on the way there for afternoon tea.
I lived in Canberra in the mid-1970's and was very happy to see this place is still operating. Mum and I had breakfast there on Sunday morning.
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| Nothing like a milkshake after a big day out. |
So far I've used 60 different Fig Tree fabrics - would be fantastic to not repeat a fabric but I don't have enough to do that. The repeats will be in the little nine-patch posts in the sashings. I'm still thinking about whether to have plain sashings or Fig Tree sashings.
On Wednesday I wanted to make one of the dolls inspired by the heads from Helen - I chose "Wishes Do Come True"- she's such a sweetie.
I have a couple of doll kits ready to sew up and came across Alwyn the Elf that I bought a few years ago so thought I'd make him.
He is the companion for Twinkle Toes Tess - made her quite some time ago - she's a favourite, especially the tiny gingerbread men in her basket and the plum pudding.
Mum and I went to see "Philomena" last night - such a sad, true story based on a Magdalen Laundry inmate told with such compassion and acted beautifully (Judi Dench and Steve Coogan). I am truly astounded by how cruel people can be to each other.
Not looking forward to work on Monday - too much fun at home.
9 comments:
Hi Lynda,
Your Tone It Down quilt is going to be beautiful with all those Fig Tree fabrics. You've got a lot done already.
Dolls are looking fabulous .. you are so clever. Bye.
Hello Lyndah the machine....amazing projects....
You have filled your break with lots of fun things. The squares on your design wall look fantatsic as they are.
I am going to follow your progress with great interest because your version is going to be amazing. I put this quilt on my wish list a few years ago after seeing one at an exhibition. Not sure that I dare join in though. Lovely post Lynda.
what a great time you had with your mum Lynda,awesome projects as per usual ,i really love your doll,you clever chicky.xx
Happy New Year Lynda! You've had a lovely crafty break, I love the way you're using all your Fig Tree Fabrics in the APQ quilt, it's going to be a beauty.
You are certainly getting your year started with a big sewing bang, well done. It's lovely to see you and your Mum having such wonderful trips together. Love the doll....can't wait to see the next one.
Helen
Your blocks look amazing, they are so beautiful in the Fig tree fabrics. Like the way you have co ordinated the colours too.
Love your dolls, you sure made up for your time away!
Looks like you had a great time in Canberra too.
Good to see Gus' here...I love calling in when I go up to Canberra! Great post Lynda!
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