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second week of April 2026

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Second week of April and it is starting to get a little cooler - we are not lighting the wood heater yet, the split system is doing the job for now but it wont be far away Firstly, I finished this sashiko stitchery I bought from Patchwork Place Bendigo The kit was to make up a set of coasters but I didnt like the thought of all that stitching getting possibly wet from cups so I made it into a small table topper and Im really happy with how it came out. A couple of finishes on the reading front Firstly via audible A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas Smallest book in the series - but still good Its told from the perspective of different characters which gives a bit more insight into how they are feeling Now onto the final book in the series - which for me when I read them before was the best one! Next a physical book One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Sarah gifted me this book Its a romance with a good plot but it seemd to finish up too quickly Its the story of Alice w...
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first week of April 2026

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ANd here we are in april already! We've also just had Easter and I had a BIG list of things to finish and amazing I got it all done! I finished these socks This is the second time Ive made this pattern - firstly I made it up as a test knit - the pattern is Tootsie Rolls and its made for self striping yarn. Im really pleased with how well the two socks match as it can sometimes be a challenge and the OCD part of me likes the matchy matchy As you may know Ive been enjoying making cards, and a little side step from that is scrapbooking - something I swore I would NEVER do - but here I am This is my first spread designed by myself and Im pretty pleased with it - I like it more simple than busy, but who knows that might change as I do more Reading wise I have a finish Rereading (well relistening) to this series and loving it Fayre has returned to the spring court to wreak havoc there (but undercover) She and Rhysand are such a well matched pair and they both do not like being...
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last week of March 2026

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I finished March but finishing some pretty big projects - firstly the Wensleydale quilt which was foundation pieced - second time I have made this and its such a lovely design by Jenn Kingwell. I used beautiful Japanese fabrics gifted to me by David - a real treat and I hope Ive given justice to the fabrics Next finish was the Advent stitch along by Hugs and Kisses - this one took a lot of stitches but I did enjoy the construction. I also did another card class with my friend Juliana - these were using the sweet treats papers and I love how they turned out Im enjoying new ways to make cards and might try and work out some of my own designs soonish And finally another pair of socks finished - and another green pair! For someone who never used to like green I think Ive really embraced it. The Pattern is called Cirrus Socks by Helen Stewart and I used some Fibre Lily socks Ive had in my stash since last years Bendigo sheep and wool show Now onto reading - Summer Island by Kris...
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third week of March 2026

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After finishing nothing last week - this week has been stellar! Firstly a pair of socks - this was a kit I bought a few years ago and was a fundraiser to support breast cancer research and support The pattern is Hope adn Sunsine socks and the yarn is from Louie and Lola yarns. And then another pair of socks as well! These are the Gaiano socks and the yarn I used was Maximoo Yarns Luxury sock and was gifted to me by a fellow knitter from Ravelry who lives in Canada - its a beautiful yarn to work with. And finally - not socks - the Ankers Summer Shirt which I knit for myself Ive made this pattern before and have worn that top (in blue) a lot so wanted a white one as well I used Papyrus yarn and I think Ill get a lot of wear from this. As I said a very successful week - and no I didnt knit everything this week (that would be impossible) they were all at various stages and just happened to all finish in this one week. And I must admit its nice to not have anything on the needles hal...
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second week of March 2026

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Well I havent finished a thing - either craftwise or reading! I did however attend a 3 day community health conference that was excellent and Ill copy the CEO's summary here Last week several members of the team attended the ARRCH Conference, and I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contribution we made and the pride we all felt representing the amazing work happening across our organisation. Our team were outstanding ambassadors for NDCH, sharing their expertise and passion with colleagues from across the sector: Emily Wood and Tanya Maher-Toose – Listening Deeply to Community Alex Carter – Helping People Manage Chronic Disease Confidently Ingrid Cultivo – From Turning Point to Future Ready Each presentation highlighted the thoughtful, innovative and community-focused work that happens every day at NDCH. With Yvonne, Arthur, Nilda, Nicci, Di Bowles and I cheering them on, it was impossible not to feel immense pride — both in the quality of their presentations and i...
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first week of March 2026

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The months and weeks and days are flying by and here we are in March! Ive got a lot to show you as I think ive forgotten to show you some things! Firstly Ive finished this sashiko table runner that I started when I was in Queensland for over a month awaiting Ollies birth - and that was two years ago. I needed to get this finished and I have. Id also forgotten how soothing it is doing a stitching project like this - it was my early morning hand stitching project and I just loved working on it Ive also completed yet another pair of socks (and is this where I admit that I own way too many skeins of sock yarn and also way too many sock patterns I want to make up) The Pattern is Surprise socks designed Brigit Ka and the yarn I used was Faking Sanity Persuasion sock yarn which was gifted to me by a knitting friend from Canada. I also attended another card making with Juliana and I really enjoyed it - I may have bought some supplies to make some more. Who knew there was a craft I had...
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fourth week of February 2026

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Well the best thing about this week is that we spent it in Queensland! Airlie Beach - my happy place! Visiting Sarah, Kris, Ollie and Jessie the dog is always just so lovely and it was great that this time Gary could come with me. We spoilt ourselves with a night at the Park Royal the night before our flight as we flew out a bit after 7am We even availed ourselves of the gym there and enjoyed a yummy dinner (and breakfast) in our room Yes the weather was a bit hot and humid in queensland - but thats what it is and I think Im "almost" used to it. Ollie is growing in leaps and bounds and its hard to believe he will be 2 next month! He adores Gary (probably more than me) and they had such fun together - mowing lawns, whipper snipping, reading books and just having fun and Sarah is such a great mum and Kris an excellent dad too The time was too short though (as always) but we will be back!
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