BLESSED SPEEDY

Last night we travelled to Bendigo for Aimee and Jason's engagement party. The bonus is that is was at Jason's parents home which is next door to my sister Cheryl's house, so easy to get ready, have early tea (and a cup of tea too!)Sorry they are not the best photos but its all I have on my camera....when I get better ones I will post them!

Thought I would let you know what in my box of goodies at the moment (this is the box that sits next to where I sit in the loungeroom with a variety of project on the go in it) I last showed you the contents on January 14th, so two weeks later this is the result - english paper pieced hexagons - no progress - knitting cream vest/cardi for me - this is new - brownyn hayes stitchery - still going, some progress made - beading sampler - this is new, class Im taking from quilt university - blue crossstiched printed panel - no progress - 2 quilters companion mags - half read - embroidered bag - started but I dont really like it, the colours that came in the kit dont really stand out, thinking of undoing what Ive done and beading it instead SO.....some old, some new, some progress, some NOT

This is what a horse who is much loved by her owner, fed well, in tip top condition and of course spoilt looks like. Megan does a fabulous job with Ruby - she now has her in perfect condition, well muscled and fit - and of course Ruby repays all that with lots of love and nuzzles and good behaviour What more could a girl want?

Well here I am at day 28 - almost forgot to post- check out the time!!! Last few days have been soooo busy that Ive barely touched the ground. After yesterdays big day, today wasnt much better - womens health appointment for me this am, then megan to the dentist in the afternoon for the start of her root canal (yes you read right - root canal so lots of $$$). Thank the Lord our dentist is lovely and I can pay it off. Music practice at church this evening and in between all the usual "stuff" of washing,cleaning and paying the end of month farm bills. Phew!!!!!!!!!

What a day!!! Left home to be at church at 8 am this morning to do admin work (newsletters, rosters etc) and back home by 11.15 to meet our dairy financial advisor. Thought I was doing well - I made it home at 11.02, but he got here early! That was ok - he chatted to Gary for a bit. Once finished with him I headed to Bendigo to pick up the girls, arriving there around 3.30 pm. Once I got there they informed me that we would be going to see where Aimee's fiance Jason works, at the stables near the racecourse so off we went. Lots of lovely racehorses to admire and pat. Then off to horseland for Megan to get some "supplies" and then decided to buy us all KFC for an early tea. Back to Aimee's to eat and to spend some more time with Mia and at around 6 ish we were off home. Thankfully Sarah drove home most of the way as I was very tired. Oh!!! Forgot to mention I had company in the car on the way down - I listened to Jane Austen's "Emma" on a audion book...

Well as I posted yesterday afternoon - I started cutting out a quilt yesterday. Well last night I was home alone (I dont think Ive EVER been home alone here) as Gary had a bowls tournament and the girls are in Melbourne. I was going to watch the tv and do some handwork but there was nothing on the tv so whilst listening to Keith Urban singing and Joyce Meyer speaking I managed to piece the whole top together. I think it looks great - lovely and bright and fresh and not colours I normally use. Amazingly its the same pattern as this other quilt I made earlier - same, same but different.

Well here I am on a quiet Monday afternoon - no girls home, they are in Melbourne and Gary is having (well was having an hour or so ago) a nap, so whats a girl to do but start a new quilt? This is the same pattern as one I have made earlier- quick and easy pattern that uses a layer cake and can be found on moda bake shop. This is Deb Strain's Love is in the Air range - very bright but should look good I think - Im at the "trying to make it look random" stage. What do you think?