Gardeners Journal

Here is my version of Gardeners Journal. I even mitred the corners of the border. Now to quilt it.

Final Block

Here is my final block for Gardeners Journal. Hoorah!!!

Birthday Weekend

We had a great weekend, here is the birthday boy and his Labrador, he told me he had a Labradoodle but when I asked him why he said he thought a girl Labrador was a Labradoodle! He loved the quilt.

Elliot's Quilt

I had a wonderful weekend at a retreat at the Cottage on the Hill. I have a grandson who will be 7 at the beginning of September and all he wants for his birthday is a dog, so I decided to make him a doggy quilt. The fabrics were all from the Cottage on the Hill, the dog pattern is by Disa Designs and Peg worked out the placement of the blocks.

I can't choose which dog I like best.

Here is the finished result, with his name and puppy paw prints all around the border. I am sure he will love it. He phoned last night, very excited, he was given an early birthday present a labradoodle puppy. We are visiting next weekend so can't wait to see it. And finally I have a finish for August.

Still more GJ

This is block H the second last block. Only one to go.

GJ Stitchalong Continues

This is block F. Not many more to go.

GJ

Block E, I've really got a roll on.

Gardeners Journal

I have been busy in August making sure I don't fall behindwith the stichalong organised by Chookyblue. This is block D.

Carols Retreat

We had a wonderful retreat at Carols farm, lots of food, laughter and sewing. This is what I put together, it is a kit I bought from Kerry at the Cottage on the Hill awhile ago. It is called Irish Cream and I am very happy with it.

Gardeners Journal July

Managed to finish my July GJ for the SAL today.Now to press on with August.

Gardeners Journal June

I've finally caught up by finishing my block for June.

Hunter Valley Gardens

We visited the Hunter Valley Gardens which are pretty spectacular.

How about these running wild in the garden?

It would be worth another visit in Spring. A wonderful place to visit.

Trip to the Hunter Valley

We went to the Hunter Valley to play golf for five days. This is where we stayed, nice accomodation.

This was the view from our front door.

The weather wasn't great but we managed to play golf everyday. The courses are really good in this part of the world.My golf game was quite good too, which is always an unexpected bonus

Another Birthday

It was my birthday today and being in a fat quarter birthday swap means I received all of these lovely little parcels.

And here they are unwrapped. Thanks girls for all the beautiful fabric. NOW WHAT SHALL I MAKE?

Retreat

I was lucky to be invited to a retreat in very rural NSW. This is where we stayed. We had a great weekend with lots of talking, fun, eating and sewing. Great weekend girls I had a wonderful time. And this is who was there.