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#eastercraftalong

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Well Easter is over and it was a lovely relaxing time for me - Im currently chairing two organisations as well as the farm work that is needed so it was lovely to have four whole days of no one ringing for advice or having to attend a meeting (not that I dont enjoy that - it was just nice to have a break) While looking on instagram (as you do) I found the inspiring barefootcrafter was hosting an eastercraftalong and of course I had to join in I made a list (which I thought was ambitious) but you know what I got it all done! Firstly I listed a few jobs around the place I wanted to get done as follows - - wash my car (Aimee and Matt came for a visit and did this for me and did a fabulous job) - clean out the ute - wash the lounge room louvre doors - mow the lawns - weed the veggie patch - sort some things to take to the op shop Yep all of those got done (on top of my usual tasks) Then there was the crafting list! And again all done! Finished zippered pouch For some reason Im a bit scar...
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australian quilt convention

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Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the australian quilt convention in melbourne. Due to farm busyness I was only able to attend for one day so Megan and I headed down on the train and stayed at a lovley Air BnB in Spring Street which was a very short walk to the Royal Exhibition Buildings where the event was held. I was lucky enough to attend a class run by Wendy Williams called Boro Embroidery. Her work is something Ive long admired and she was such a gracious and giving teacher and Im hooked on yet another type of fabric and embroidery endeavour Heres my work so far - I have LOTS more to do but its a start! And heres some of Wendys super inspiring work! This will be a great way to use up leftover fabrics and also work my way through the many embroidery threads I have that are either mine or were mums - theres a lot! This is the beautiful historical royal exhibition buildings in Melbourne situated in the Carlton Gardens - isnt it grand! And also some images from the exhib...
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April goals

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April Goals - Read one non fiction/self help book - Exercise three times a week at the gym or at hom - Finish three small sewing projects with at least one having a zip and work on a ufo
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March crafting

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OK for March I challenged myself to - be kind to myself - do things that give me joy - destash/give away a few things - learn how to journal I think I can tick these all off - being kind to myself and giving me joy - Ive been really enjoying attending Ladies Bootcamp at my local gym and also at the same place going to yoga. Its been lovely to have that time for me and to see what I am able to do! Also bonus Im getting a bit fitter. Destashing and giving away - 6 bags of various things to the op shop and Ive also gifted a big bag of sock yarn leftovers which feels great. Ive also learnt a few different ways how to journal - Im not that good at doing on a daily basis but Im learning to - Let That Go!!!! Ill journal when I feel like it and/or remember to. I know Ive already posted the reading that I finished but not the crafting - so buckle up and Ill show you my progress. Firstly I finished a quilt - its the snowball quilt and I bought the kit of fabric and pattern from Nicki when she...
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March reading!

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OK as the month is drawing to a close (how did that happen???) I thought I would do an update on books I have finished this month - and there are quite a few Firstly "the precious" Onyx Storm! I so wanted to read this and desperately so but also didnt want it to finish so I actually "rationed" my reading time! This is book 3 in the Empyrean series and of course there are dragons, gryffins, venin and riders Also traitors, selfish people, war and romance Could it get much better? Probably not I so want Xaden to change back to how he should be, I so want Violet to have love and Andarna to find her peace Is that enough spoilers???? I should add I read this as a physical book! And did I mention 5 stars Secondly as a physical book I read The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie After Onyx Storm I needed a non fantasy book to read and this was perfect and a 5 star read A historical fiction with a hint of mystery in which the Singer sewing machine connects the characters. T...
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March 2025 goals

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My goals for March - be kind to myself - do things that give me joy - give away a few things - learn how to journal
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February 2025 - achievements

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So my goalsfor February - - read 4 books I finished the audio book of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros in preparation for the 3rd book in the series being released - Onyx Storm I really enjoyed this (again) and Im glad Ive reread the first two books in the series as I think I would find Onyx Storm confusing otherwise. This is such a great series that I find myself taking my time so its not over and done with! Yep theres dragons, romance, battles, plots, deceptions etc - just my time of book! I can now start Onyx Storm! I also finished the audio book of Christmas Past which is a short storm in the St Marys series by Jodi Taylor. As always you can never go wrong with a St Mary's book - and although this is a short story it still packs a punch Matthew wants to check how his chimney sweep friends are and Max agrees to jump back on Christmas Eve to check on them Of course things go wrong but it all works out in the end Just love this series and the characters And the final audio book ...
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