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2024 - February 26 - march 3

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goodness its march already! and in theory the start of autumn - however we are finally having the hot days we usually have in summer On the farm we are starting to get paddocks ready for sowing seed that wil grow into feed for our cattle over winter and spring snd only a few weeks off starting to calve again As always busy times on the crafting front ive finished a cute little baby singlet Ive also still been working on the block of the month blocks but nothing really to show this week and yet another pair of socks! On the reading front ive finished one physical book ~ the book that wouldnt burn by mark lawrence I found it a bit wordy and hard going Its the story of two children who live in a library of sorts thats is attacked by what they think are their enemies To be honest i mostly skim read it and didnt enjoynit that much - even though this is the type of book I normally really love so its a 2 star out of 5 for me on the audio book front im still listening to the time travellers

2024 - week 8 - February 19 - February 25

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whoops sorry this is a day late so ill make it quick! no finishes on the crafting front - but i have been working on my 2023 block of the month owl and hollow that i am starting in february 2024 - we dont follow a timetable here! hoping to get the first months instalment done by the start of march and inhave the uncompleted block pictured to complete plus two embroidered ones to get done as well and on the reading front ive finished one physical book ~ the things we leave unfinished by rebecca yarros (yes the author of fourth wing but this book isnt fantasy) its the story of georgia and noah - her grandmother was a famous author who left one book unfinished and noah is charged with finishing it and tells of both their story and also her grand mothers by going bsck and forth between the two I definately didnt see the twist coming and inreally enjoyed this book yet another 5 out of 5 stars read and shows that this author can write in several types of stories hope you enjoyed this qu

2024 - week 7 - February 12 - February 18

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Its been a hot and dusty week on the farm and I didnt think Id be saying it but we wouldnt mind a nice heavy rainfall! Crafting wise I finished a project that Mum started. You may or may not know that before Mum lost her eyesight she really enjoyed doing quilting and embroidery and other handwork and we had been going through her projects she hadnt finished and I had been finishing them off for her. She really enjoyed doing that and I took a lot of pleasure showing her the finished items. This crazy patchwork cushion was one we had been working on and Ive now finished it. It was bitter sweet as I enjoyed working on something that Mum had but it made me sad she wouldnt see it - well she probably is while looking down from heaven! Ive also been working on the Wendy Williams Around the Corner Block of the month quilt and heres my latest progress - there are still a few more borders to go but I am liking its brightness and sense of fun On the reading front Ive finished another two b

2024 - week 6 - February 5 - February 11

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Hey and welcome to this weeks update - and Im pleased to report Ive got a few things finished! And for those who ask how do I get all this done - I dont sleep very well, so I usually have an hour or two during the night that I am up and I am quite productive! FIrstly Id like to share that I got back from the framers the embroidery that I was doing while I sat with Mum before she went to heaven and its come up a treat. Ive hung it on the wall beside our bed where I can easily look at it. Thanks Aimee for choosing the perfect colour for the border! Secondly I started and finished my yarn advent socks - I had originally planned to knit one or two stripes a day leading up to Christmas but of course that all went pear shaped but they are finished now! The yarn is from Freckled WHimsy and the pattern is Morning Coffee Socks. I think its a really good match of yarn and pattern Ive also been working on the Wendy WIlliams quilt and got one side of the next border done and I might share

2024 - week 5 - January 29 - February 4

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And just like that January is finished! We have finally had a couple of hot days but really this summer has been quite mild - although those that dont like warmer weather would probably not agree with me! On the farm we are drying off the last of the cows that are pregnant and due to calve from late March onwards so bonus is there are less cows to milk so a much quicker milking time. We will be getting the rest of the herd preg tested in the coming week and fingers crossed for a lot of cows in calf! Ive been busy this week too on the craft and reading fronts! Ive been working away at the Wendy WIlliams quilt I shared with you last week and have got the first border done - its a lot of work! And just starting the next one - there is a lot more work in it than I first thought but Im determined to get it done!. Im also determined to get all the socks I have on the needles which are either one sock only started or one sock is completed and I need to do the second one. On that note Ive f

2024 - week 4 - January 22 - January 28

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ANd just like that its almost the end of January! Still trying to work out what my new "normal" is and Im yet to find my rythmn but I will get there. I know it cant be rushed thats for sure. I have made a little progress on my leg back and siactica pain by doing a lot of stretch and some walking - still hurts a lot but most of the time is bearable. We've had a new member come and join our crazy farm family - Buster - hes an 11 month old Kelpie and comes from a very loving family in Quambatook. They rescued him and loved him but knew he was not the right dog for them - he needed wide open spaces and work and hopefully we can provide that for him. Hes bonded quite quickly with Gary and just wants to be with him which is good. And he and Molly have become fast friends which is lovely although hes a lot of boistorous for sedate Molly. On the crafting front I finished two projects - one a quick one and one a more complex one - firstly I embroidered this wooden heart

2024 - week 3 - January 15 - 21

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Hello! And another week to report on! On the farm its been business as usual with no dramas that I can recall. Molly our border collie is quite lonely without Beau so we are looking for another dog to keep her company. On the crafting front I have finshed a pair of socks but as they are a test knit for a magazine Im not able to show you a pic sadly. But please know the pattern is lovely and Ill show them off when I get the ok from the designer. Im also up to sewing down the binding on the quit for the soon to be born baby in queensland so Ill show that one off next week I would say! Apart from that Ive been spending a large amount of time sorting out my craft area - going through everything and taking a lot to the op shop and being sensible (I think) about whether I will ever make the items. Its been really good to do and Ive now got things together that go together and also a rough sort of plan to make what I have. Im going to try really hard to not buy any yarn, fabric, etc!