~A Meeting with SSCS Partner Dagmar~

This is the little gift I received from Dagmar as she made her way down the Coast a couple of weeks ago.  Dagmar was my Secret Santa Christmas Swap Partner a few years ago.  SSCS is hosted by Chookyblue.  To read the post go over here

Dagmar and me together

Dagmar and Husband Werner

Together with Mr Armchair

We had a look at a map of Germany and Dagmar's area whilst she was here 

This is the Mini Quilt I made for Dagmar.........an Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched pattern.

We had the best time meeting each other.......so much fun!!!

Thank you Dagmar and Werner for coming to see us..........Wunderbar

~SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap) 2014 Sent~

 I can now finally show my SSCS gift that I sent to Dagmar 

Designed by Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched, one of my favourite Designers

This is one I have been wanting to make since I saw it at The Craft Fair a couple of years ago and I decided now is the time 

The little label at the back

And to re-cap this is the little Christmas Ornament I made for her

 Dagmar sent me this lovely, lovely photo showing off the little quilt and I just had to share it

Hope it's okay Dagmar

This just makes me smile!!!

Thank you so much dear Chookyblue for once again running this Swap

It was a pleasure to be involved in it once again!!!

~SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap) Received~

My SSCS from Diane has finally been opened

Inside was this bag

together with a tea cosy which was used this morning,

 This Ho Ho Ho box

 full of goodies

a mug

little stick on note bits

and this colourful panel!!!

Thank you so much Diane and a BIG Thank You to Chookyblue for organising this wonderful world wide Swap.....always fun to be a part of!!!

~SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap)......Received and Sent~

All the way by Royal Mail from England has arrived my SSCS from Diane

Included was this whimsical Santa Card

And 2 Christmas Ornaments......

We can open the smaller package

 but this bigger one has to remain sealed until Christmas Day

It was placed under the Christmas Tree today.......sigh, and now all I can do is look at it
Thank you so much Diane!!!

 This is the package I sent off to my Partner Dagmar in Germany along with some Lindt Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt

Out of this lovely screen print that I had purchased from Shop Handmade in Canberra

I made this little Christmas decoration......I thought it most suitable as she probably has a White Christmas

The ric rac is vintage now as I bought it years ago to make an Angel Suit for my Sister's little newborn first Baby.....

This didn't get made up so the ric rac sat there until I thought I would use it for Dagmar's Ornament......

Never mind now that the Baby is 35 years old!!!

I hope you enjoy your little decoration Dagmar along with the chocolate and now we both patiently wait to open our parcels!!!

Thank you to dear Chooky for organising this fantastic swap.......always a good one to be part of!!!

~OPAM (One Project A Month) November 2014~

 My November OPAM is this item above but I'm sorry I can't show it as it is a Secret Swap in SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap) hosted by my mate Chookyblue

All will be revealed when my Partner opens it at Christmas time and then I will put up the full pics

A Christmas ornament also had to be made which I did out of this screen printed fabric

This too will be revealed after the gifts are opened!!!

Thank you to Sweet Peg and Kris for hosting another month of OPAM!!!

A Catch Up Week....and 'Eye News'

I've been a little quiet on the blog front lately....turns out the iPad screen is playing havoc with my eyes and giving me headaches.......not just the screen but bright light outside and glare as well...... After a trip to the Optometrist I've been prescribed new lenses with anti-glare and been advised to have breaks from it all.......so looking forward to the new specs!  Meanwhile I am visiting everybody but not commenting everywhere!

I thought a little catch up was In order

Above is some secret sewing for Chooky's SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap)

The big reveal will happen after Christmas when my Partner opens her gift

Meanwhile here's JoJo snipping some Snow Peas which are doing really well

I bought some garlic and onion from the Moruya Sage Markets

And then of course some garlic fell down and looked like a spaceship

Also I spilt the frozen peas all over the floor

Went to a Carer's Lunch today at The Grapevine Cafe and had the most delicious Chicken Salad with Avocado and Grapes.  Also check out the lovely (Market) Zucchini.......such lovely shapes!!!

Underneath is a pic of a Gluten Free Fingerlime and Coconut Tart also purchased at the Markets.....totally awesome!

Better sign off now......these poor old peepers are starting to spin

Till next time......Dzintra

~A Respite Weekend For Us.......and Chooky's Christmas Swap~

This weekend we had organised a much looked forward to respite for JoJo

We thought we'd have a day trip down the coast

We started off at the Blue Earth Cafe for coffee/lemon myrtle tea and lunch

We ended up at the beautiful seaside port of Bermagui where Billy Connolly filmed part of the film The Man Who Sued God

We had Fish 'n Chips here and saw a fishing boat come in.

This morning I made (gluten free) Choc Chip Muffins with Choc Chips that were organic from 

The Rustic Pantry

This afternoon I did a little on my Tilda Club Pin Cushion

 and to finish off we went for a beach walk in the late afternoon and saw the sun catching the waves

 and on the beach grass

'round the corner this piece of gum!

A lovely relaxing weekend just being 'us' and tasting the 'normal' world

We could come and go as we please

Sit for as long as we wanted without having to jump up and down

We even walked together and held hands on the beach

Something we don't normally do as one of us has to be with JoJo!!!

All in all a lovely weekend........

I have joined Chookyblue's Secret Santa Christmas Swap this year and looking forward to receiving news of who my partner is!!!

Thank you to everyone who comes over and reads my humble little blog and comments on it

I truly do appreciate it and do try sincerely to get back to everybody

Hope your weekend was a good one

Here's to another week........Dzintra xo

SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap) 2011 sent to Lynn...and OPAM (one project a month) October revealed...

Finally I can reveal the swap parcel I sent to Ann-Marie as part of the SSCS organized by Chookyblue...

Goodies all wrapped up in a fat 1/4 (by Debbie Mumm)...

Card by Australian Designer Christine Book......

Little bag made out of a tea towel...

towel, pattern and fabric by Nancy Halvorsen......

Appliqued tea towel......

Little 'Joy' Stitchery Wall Hanging.....the front

Back......

and all together...

These items are also part of OPAM which I couldn't reveal back in October......

and Christmas decoration and tag......

I also included some other goodies for Anne Marie.....

Anne Marie I have so enjoyed making this for you......

and I was very excited......and nervous..... when Chooky asked me to be part of this fabulous swap......

I am so happy you are pleased with it all...

These items are going to be brought out at Anne Maries mountain cabin in Norway to be enjoyed every Christmas....

Thank you so much Chookyblue for organizing this swap......I have loved every step of the way!!!