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The simple things

Sometimes luck finds you and you get the opportunity to do something that truely  makes your heart sing. The other day i was supposed to be working a late shift,  I had whizzed around all morning, tidying and completing as many chores as possible. Just as I was about to get ready to go to work, my boss called and offered me the day off . . . Yes . . . So since the house was tidy i thought this time is man and I looked to my sewing cabinet  I had new fabric and an idea in mind, but I needed a table to cut my fabric out My dining table was covered in clothes ( I had just folded) waiting to be put away by their owners So I went outside to our outdoor area under the marquee I could feel a gentle breeze blow across my skin I could hear the cicarda's chirping  And it was just a beautiful day I felt filled with joy So I cut out my new skirt and then was ready to head inside to start sewing, and then I thought why go inside ? It was lovely outsi

Stitching away

Last weekend Gadget and i  decided to have a little road trip. so we hooked Bridget the glamping van up and we headed out to Dubbo to visit zoo. so with four hours in the car i needed a little something to do in the car and as i have no knitting on my needles at the moment i thought it was a perfect opportunity to catch up on my Lucy Boston blocks. i was three months behind so this is my car stitching, i did pretty well with no major stabbing injuries. we had an absolutely marvellous time at the zoo and i took some absolutely fantastic photo's of the animals.  I really enjoyed the zoo and would highly recommend it. after the long days at the zoo i got to enjoy a little wine o'clock stitching so progress was pretty good after several text messages with the ever helpful Chooky and Sandy i was totally in the Lucy Boston mode and i have now chosen my main background fabric, it's a little different and not at all traditional but i think it will look abs