BLESSED SPEEDY

OK so Ive been a bit MIA on my blog but you know what - thats totally ok! This year I have been promising myself I wont be a slave to expectations, and as a people pleaser that is really hard but I can do hard things and do this sometimes - well hopefully more often than not. And just because I havent done updates on here doesnt mean I havent been busy! On the farm the calves are almost weaned so not as many to feed and given I only do the calf feeding every second weekend its awesome to see their progress - note Buster the supervisor in this pic! And AI (artificial insemination) time is almost upon us - this season we have a fancy auto draft now that will (apparently) draft out the cows that are on heat and needing to be AI'd Fingers crossed it works as well as its reported to however Im sure they will be teething issues. And yes its now winter so very cold (a couple of mornings have been minus degress so not fun) but we did manage to sneak up to Queensland for a few days to visi...

Its been a while so Im going to do a what Ive been reading post and then a seperate what Ive been making post Heres the reading/listening list and commentary The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty This is the story of Sophie who inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island, the site of a mystery, when her ex-boyfriend's aunt passes away. She moves there and is soon swept along in the drama of everyone who lives on the island. There promises to be intrigue everywhere, as it seems each person has something to hide. There are twists and turns and it was an enjoyable easy read - probably not this authors best book, but still quite ok and 3 and 1/3 stars The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor I listened to this via audible and who doesnt love a St Marys novel? This is a side story on the two characers Smallhope and Pennyroyal who are bounty hunters whoops I should say recovery agents. To be honest I didnt like these characters when they appeared in other books but now I do ...

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...

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...

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

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...