BFF sewing.

Tonight I picked up my BFF instalment two. I finished the apples and some of the leaves. 

This is a blurred mess of my Santa sack swap goodies. Planned to wrap these last night and they remain unwrapped. December is around the corner so best wrap quickly and post the parcel off. 

Secret Sewing & New Machine Mat

Look at what is under my machine. My gorgeous sewing machine mat.
This was one of the gifts from Christine. It was in my Santa Sack.

I have also completed my Initial Heart Swap secret sewing. Now to find something sweet.
Off to the shops tomorrow.

Santa sack gifts

I didn't take pictures of all the things I gave Christine so I have used her blog photos.
These are the gifts that filled her Santa Sack.

Santa sack close up

I have been going through my Santa Sack again and again.  I am so grateful to have a new friendship with Christine and thankful for all the goodies she gave me.

Coffee cup and matching mug rug.

Coat hangers - these are too gorgeous to cover up with clothes.

Festive tea towels x 2

Christmas tree pillow - I remember seeing this on Christine's blog!

Christmas mini wall hanging - Anni Downs design - again I remember seeing this here

A gorgeous tin with some extra goodies inside.

Gail Pan wall hanging Christine blogged this here

A bag, which will hold a project, makeup - this will be used often.

Some gorgeous fabric - mmm what can I make with this???

Charm squares - Floral Collection Pastel

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Christmas decoration

Some body wash and cream all in a gorgeous tin.

Journal covered by Christine.  Here it is on the blog, I will definitely be putting this in my handbag for meetings.

Sewing maching mat to match the thread catcher and cushion

A thread catcher and pin cushion.  Christine mentioned how lovely it sat near her machine however I am now convinced it will sit much nicer next to mine. 

A gorgeous felt brooch, this is mine and my three girls were also given a brooch each.  These were worn proudly on Christmas day.  Here are more of Christine's brooches.

This was found in the bag, scissors and a measuring tape.

Thank you so much Christine.

A huge thank you To Cheryll who partnered me up with Christine. Head over to the Santa Sack blog to see what other ladies swapped.  

 I will be back in 2013.  

Santa Sack Swap

Wow I was so lucky to have Christine in the Santa Sack Swap.

She has exceeded all of my expectations by giving me some awesome gifts.

I love the handmade gifts and those purchased with me in mind.

The girls also loved their brooches. Thank you for giving them a gift too.

Thank you so much for partnering me in the swap.

Thank you Cheryll for hosting this swap. I will definitely be joining in in 2013.


Merry Christmas everyone.

Santa sack swap

Well my final parcel arrived this morning. It is Saturday and I am so lucky, today is the 1st and all parcels are accounted for. Thank you so much Christine for being my partner. It has been a fantastic journey buying, making, wrapping presents for you.

My Santa sack is now very full and has been placed under my tree. Now I get to look at it each day until the Christmas morning when I get to open it.

Thank you so much Cheryll for organising this incredible swap. I have loved being a part of it.

Now to get ready for next year. Lol

Not happening

These last few days I have been struggling big time.

I thought my back was going on me AGAIN. All it took was getting out if the car and walking up works stairs!
24 hours and it is on the mend.

I still have trouble sleeping. Keep waking up regularly.

I went to Kaths for tea last night. We had fish and chips. From Lakeside TakeAway. Yummo

Mum rang to say she had made a placemat out of her Santa stitcheries. Must get her to send me a picture.

Tonight I will be finishing my final Santa Sack Swap item. Ready to send on Monday.

Another parcel received and one to send

Today I received the bracelet I ordered as a present for me.
It was bought from the website. Www.flossbelldesign.com.au. I love it.
Now for my next purchase mmmm


My second last parcel for my Santa Sack swap will be posted tomorrow. Can't believe one month to go. Then I have to wait for Christmas Day.

Santa Sack Swap

It is that time of the month again. I am going to select some gifts to send to Christine.

I am in a meeting all day so tomorrow the parcel will hit the post office en route to Christine.

Canberra.

Well after a wonderful weekend with family and friends we have now arrived in Canberra.

On the way I collected the girls from the places they stayed at. Bridie attempted to get in the car with a new born motherless baby lamb. The umbilical chord was still attached!

It is cool in Canberra so great weather to get some stitching completed tonight.

Heading to the post office tomorrow to send a parcel to Christine with this months Santa sack delivery.

Also counting down the days to meeting up with Geniene to exchange Black and White bags. Photos will come.

Thirteen Unlucky?????

Thirteen hexagon blocks completed.

Have been missing in action for a couple of days.

Well we have had visitors. Me ex-brother in law his wife and four year old daughter came to stay for two nights. Their 12 year old daughter was playing netball in Dubbo.
It was great having them.

I am back on track with the sewing of hexagons tonight. Working hard on stitching them so I can join them as best as I can so that I can cut the remaining half of the fat quarter.

Mmm my Santa Sack parcel needs to be sent by the end of the week so I had best get that organised shortly too.

Mailman comes again

Wow another parcel arrived for me today. Unfortunately I am unable to open it as the gifts need to be put in my Santa Sack made by Christine.

Santa sack Parcels

My parcels are ready to send off to Christine.
Mmm now to think about September mail out.

Parcel sent and one received

My first Santa sack swap parcel has been sent off. Yay!!!!
Hope it arrives to Christine safely.

Was excited to be home when the delivery came this morning. A yellow envelope passed over my doorway.

My ten year old was so excited. She kept saying mum you can't be opening the parcel you are not allowed. But I did, I was greeted with three parcels.

One had a message on so I opened it.
With shouts of joy to find my Santa Sack.

I so love it thank you so much for this gorgeous sack. I have filled it up with parcels. Take a look inside.

Santa sack swap

Yay my sack is complete. Can't show you yet. Now to start to fill it up.

Bridie won soccer on Saturday. Here she is with her trophy from last week.
Have a great Monday.

Santa Sack WIP

This afternoon I began sewing up my Santa sack for the gorgeous and talented Christine.
Now I am sitting on the couch sewing love the winter when you can curl upon the couch under a handmade blanket to sew.

Plan for today

It was so cold yesterday. We had no hot water and all the girls wanted to warm up. We got that fixed i hope!

Last night some people from work ventured out for Thai it was very nice. Very cold but very nice.

No sewing last night.

Today I plan on finishing my mug rug present and starting my SANTA SACK. fabrics have all been chosen so I an rest to go. Best get organized couple of hours at the soccer oval watching Bridie train and play. Best go buy those oranges!

Until next time enjoy your day.

Santa Sack Swap Partners announced

It has been a great weekend.

Saturday was spent watching Bridie train and play soccer.  Bridie was awarded coaches award for getting in and having a go.  She got to take home the trophy for the week.  So happy for her, but on the flip side me being the lucky mum got to take home all of the shirts to wash and then bring the oranges for next game. 

Today Bridie began her preparation for First Holy Communion. We attended Mass, after a sleep in, and then went to the class.  Afterwards we bought some yummy fresh roles from Banardi's IGA and came home where Bridie cooked lunch.  She is loving toasties... I am too.

This afternoon I received the much awaited email from Cheryll who is the host of the Santa Sack Swap.  She gave us the names of our partner for the swap.  I have Christine, her blog is HERE.  I have sent off an email and now wait for the reply from Christine.

I can't wait to hear from Christine.

• Will I be making her a sack or a stocking?
• What colours does she like?  dislike?
• What type of Christmas does she like.. Traditional? Modern? Country?

I am not a person who has a great dislike for fabrics, colours or designs.  My Christmas theme is a mix of traditional, modern and country.  I hope I don't make it too hard for Christine.

Right now to sit and wait for the email.

First mailout is July 1st, doesn't leave me too long as I am going on holidays 21st June - 29th June.  So as soon as I hear I will be in to the sewing.

Until next time,