New Additions to our Family

No Isabelle hasn't arrived yet but hopefully she will be born over the weekend as her mum is going into hospital on Sunday morning to be induced.  But we do have some new additions to our family today.

2 Years ago 6 lovely ladies came to live with us and have given us a wonderful supply of eggs ever since.  Every now and again one of them gets a little clucky (broody) but our latest broody girl was worse than usual so in the absence of a "husband" we purchased her some fertile eggs to nest on.

 3 weeks later and we have some baby chicks born this afternoon

So far we have 3 new additions - They are so cute !!



What do you have planned this weekend?  I have the grand babies coming to stay whilst their little sister is being born. So not much sewing will get done - They like to help in the kitchen so we might try to get some baking done and maybe bottle some of the apricots which are starting to ripen on our trees.



Do you like my new scented flower buds that I just bought?  I wish you could smell them - They smell divine.

And this gorgeous scented ceramic rose diffuser - I have never seen them before.

It is beautifully formed isn't it?



Oh .... I almost forgot to tell you that I have a new little friend coming to stay with me - I will tell you more once she arrives early next week.  So wherever you are have a wonderul weekend and I hope you get time to do what you love.  I am hoping to make a start on this new stitchery - Fingers crossed anyway.

Love and Hugs,

Fee XX

Babies + A Few finishes.........

 Do you remember March 2009 when Maddie was born at 32 weeks?  Look at her now.  Here she is with her "Mimah" doll I made her for christmas.  She is going to have a baby sister born any day.

I have had a few finishes this week - This candle mat made with some delicious "Fresh Pallette"

A Cushion made with some Broderie Anglaise lace and "Quite Contrary" Fabric

And a table topper from some dreamy Robyn Pandolph - I never tire of this fabric.

So as you can see I have been busy-  5 finishes so far for January - I know I won't be able to keep up this pace - Now onto those pesky UFO's.

Happy Australia Day everyone.

Hugs,

Fee XX

Auction Closed + I Think I am in Love .......

Thank you to all of the lovely ladies that bid on my Fat Quarter Bundle.  I am pleased to say that my auction has finished and the winning bid was Vanessa with $320.  Vanessa has already paid her donation to the flood appeal and her bundle of fabric will be winging it's way to her very soon.

 

Look what arrived at my house today - 2 "New" Fat Quarter Bundles - Giddy & La Petite Ecole.  Both are gorgeous BUT ......

 

I think I am in love ...........

 

La Petite Ecole is the new range from French General and I love it even more than Rounnies .........

 

Is that even possible??????

 

Yes I think it is.......  It is just delightful

 

The possibilities are endless

 

The bundle even comes with 3 Panels - Yummo !!!

 

I am dreaming up new designs already but I am committed with my sewing for the next few weeks so I will just have to put it on hold - But in the meantime I will just play with it - I know you understand.....

Hugs - Fee X

We Have A Winner and A Reminder

Thankyou all so very much for all of the lovely suggestions for a name for this quilt.  I have written a number of them down for future use.  It was very hard to choose just one but here is what Deb had to say :-

Hi Fee, its absolutely beautiful. I think you should call the Quilt " Fee's True Love" because of your love for your home, family and sewing.

hugs Deb

Her comment really touched me because all of those things are important to me and in particular the making of my house into a home and the love of my family so it just fits really.  So she now has a name

"Fee's True Love"

The quilt will be published this year in Australian Country Threads Volume 11 - Issue 10 On Sale Late April, so you can all make one for yourself if you want to.  Start saving your red fabrics now - Here are the fabric requirements :-

75cm (30”) Natural Coloured Linen – Stitchery Panels and 2nd Border

75cm (30”) Lightweight Iron on Interfacing such as Weaveline for the stitchery backs

50cm (20”) Cream with Medium Beige Floral Print – 4th Border

60cm (22”) Red with Medium Tan Floral Print – 1st , 3rd and 5th Border + Binding

Fat Eighth of Red with Small Tan Floral Print

Fat Eigth of Tan wih Small Red Floral Print

Fat Eighth of Cream with Small Red Floral Print

Fat Eighth of Faded Red with no patterns

Fat Eigth of Cream with Medium Red Floral Print

Fat Quarter of Tan with Medium Red Floral Print

For thinking up the winning name Deb will receive all of these goodies.......

And because Deb is a loyal follower she will also receive this gorgeous little birdie - Your parcel will be winging it's way over the waters soon Deb - And Thank You you obviously put a lot of thought into it.

I have had lots of new designs on the go recently - All at different stages - Here is the latest Finish - "Lorraine's Flowers"  This name was suggested by Illene who recently lost her daughter to cancer.

I feel very honoured to use the name Illene - Thank you so much.  This table runner will be published in Patchwork & Stitching magazine later in the year.  When the table runner returns from it's photo shoot I will be sending it to you as a keepsake.

Also just a reminder that my auction for the Queensland Floods closes soon - The bid is up to $285 so thank you to everyone who has placed a bid.

Love and Hugs - Fee X

The weekend is coming to an end .......

Even though it has been a busy weekend it has been a lovely one - The rain has stopped here in the South of Tassie for now.  It is forecast to start up again later in the week but right now the sun is shining.  I still can't believe all of the goings on in the world this past week.  It really makes you appreciate what you have and want to give as much as you can to those that have lost everything. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those people who are making sewing kits, have given money or have bid on any of the 150+ auctions going on in blog land - Every little bit will help. 

My oldest daughter (Sammy)  who is almost ready to have her 3rd child spent 2 days packing up toys and clothing from her two toddlers which was collected by "The Truck of Hope" to give - Everyone just wants to help - That is so wonderful and I am so very proud of her for sharing her children's things.

I spent the day out yesterday visiting garage sales and picking up supplies to send with my sewing kits. 

Whilst I was out I popped into a local store called "Fragments".  They sell lots of vintage style doors, mantles, hinges, knobs etc......  Honestly it was just a delight to wander around all of the lovely bits which one day I hope to own (SIGH)....  But for now the mission was to buy new knobs for the lowboy and dressing table that I am currently painting for our bedroom.

 These are the ones that came home with me - Both are made from cut glass and have brass bases.  I think they are going to look fantastic on my new furniture.  The dressing table needed 8 knobs (OUCH) but I had been saving for these for awhile so I just had to have them.  The handle for the wardrobe was the nicest one there and I had to take the shop sample as it was the only one - Lucky for me.

I have also spent some time over the weekend finishing off some new designs.



I have had lots of fun playing with hexies



This new design just needs the binding sewn down then it is all done.



And I have also been working on another French inspired project - I love both the French and shabby looks in my home - I think I might call it Shabby French Country Style - I wonder if there is already such a thing?

Have a wonderful week wherever you are,

Love and Hugs

Fee XX

Fat Quarter Bundle Auction - Bid NOW !!!

One of my donations to the QLD Flood Appeal is this bundle of Sugar Pop Fabrics - The bundle contains 40 Fat Quarters of this recently released range - Please dig deep.

How it will work :-

This is how it works...

1. Bidding will start at $ 50 Australian

2. Place your bid by leaving a comment on the post with the amount and email please

3. Postage for Australia is FREE and $ 35 international

4. The Auction will start NOW and will END midnight Monday 24th January - Edit in line with other auctions finishing early - My auction will now close at 6pm AEST instead of Midnight.

5. I will notify the winner at closing

6. Winner will pay direct to Premier's Flood Relief Appeal

7. Once proof of payment has been received the Bundle will be posted.

8. Please ensure that you leave an email address so that I can contact you should you be the winner.

 

Remember that every single cent goes to those people who need it in Queensland - Our fellow country men and women. 

 

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your generosity.

 

Don't forget the sewing kits that we are putting together over at the Gumtree blog - Every little bit helps and hopefully we can help to bring a little bit of pleasure to some sewing ladies.

 

Love and Hugs,

 

Fee XXXX

Flood Appeal Auctions + Gum Tree Appeal

No doubt you would all be aware of the devastation that the floods in Queensland are causing.  I am sitting here shaking my head in disbelief.  BUT we can all help.  Toni over at Make it Perfect is running a Flood Appeal Auction across Blogland on Monday 17th January for 1 week.  All proceeds will go to help the flood victims - Read all about it here.

I will be donating a Fat Quarter Bundle of Sugar Pop from Moda by Liz Scott valued at $175.00



You can come back here to bid for it on Monday 17th January.

Also the Gumtree Girls are doing our bit to gelp.  We are putting together - New Beginnings Packs for Quilting Groups.  Go HERE for more details.  Also Jenny is auctioning off 2 of her beloved Shabby Quilts - These are the original quilts and all proceeds will go to the Flood Appeal.  Please help us to spread the word.

Blessing and prayers for Queensland.

Hugs,

Fee X

Flea Market Finds + A Gift

Firstly I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of the ladies that have made suggestions to name my quilt.  I love so many of them.  Hubby tells me that he will make the selection as it is just going to be way too difficult for me. 

The last few weeks have been fabulous for Flea Market Finds.  Look at this gorgeous table that I found.  Already shabbied up and perfect for a blank space in our dining room.  And look at the lamp - Isn't it goreous?

The glass baubles on the stem are a little hard to photograph but they are pink glass.  I just added the shade and now I have an adorable lamp.  I paid just $20 for this lamp - What a bargain.

I am so in love with this table - Cost was just $50 and they delivered it free.

Yesterday we went to the markets again hunting for a bargain.  I found this vintage crystal cookie jar.  It is beautifully tarnished showing it's age.

There is just something about crystal sparkling in the sunlight.  Cost was just $8.

And this lovely little French (Yes made in France) Perfume Bottle - I couldn't leave it there for only $2

 

The gumtree girls are a close bunch.  We often have little swaps between ourselves and decided to have an apron swap recently.  Vikki made this delightful apron for me.  I just adore it.  It is so very me.

 

She has hand painted these gorgeous roses onto it - It will have to be kept for very best and can never get dirty - It is way too pretty for domestic duties.  Thanks so much Vikki XXXX



And lastly I got up this morning to the most wonderful news.  I had won the 500 follower give away over at Raspberry Rabbits.  I am awe struck by this quilt and Shell's generosity in giving it away.  I will treasure it forever Shell.

On the 12th January Shell is releasing her first block in her "12 of Hearts Free BOM" - Make sure you hop over there and take a look - She is a very talented gal.

Have a great week friends,

Love and Hugs,

FEE XX

What's In A Name Giveaway !!

I have a design book filled with ideas for quilts and other dreamy items just waiting for the right fabric to come along.  Fabrics really inspire me and when I started to collect some Rounneries from French General I had an idea about what I wanted to do with it.

I ordered in some linen to team with it and began to put together the design.

Most of my designs have wording and hearts or flowers so this one could be no different ............
It's verse reads :-

A Home is built of peace and love
And not of bricks and stone
A place where happiness lives
And memories are sewn

Little by little it came together - Each night I was a few flowers closer to a finish

Just 1 corner stitchery left to do

And then TA DAH !!  Finished - But now I am stuck......  What to call this french beauty?

So this is where you come in - I am running a competition to name this quilt.  The person who suggests the name that I choose to call this quilt will receive all of these goodies :-

 

My "Spring has Sprung" Block in the Springtime Quilt designed by the Gumtree Girls

Gorgeous little Vintage Note Book

5 X Fat Quarters from the Park Avenue Range

1 Skein Variegated Cottage Garden Threads - Pinks and Greens

And a cupcake filled with Fleur De Paris Goodness

So all you have to do is to leave a comment with your suggestion for a name for this quilt   -

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE



If you are a follower you will receive this gorgeous Ceramic Birdie.  Please mention in your  comment that you are a follower.

Giveaway closes Midnight AEST 25th January.  Winner will be chosen and announced on Australia Day 26th Janaury.

HUGS -  FEE XXXXX