A new project

We spent the weekend at the cottage and what a lovely relaxing time.
The weather had cooled so much that we needed to light the fire and what else to do beside a fire but stitch while enjoying the beautiful view.


As it happened I had plenty to occupy the lazy hours as I have joined a 'block of the month' group - Leanne Beasley guiding us through her latest design.


Due to my love of the 1940's era, I couldn't resist this reproduction floral and have based all my other choices around it. Another essential for me is to use part of an old tablecloth/curtain(?) which I have incorporated into my last three quilts. As I have used it on other projects as well, there is only a small amount left so this may be the last to see its lovely texture.


I completed the first mini-block relatively quickly so it's one down and many more pleasurable hours to go.

Eating gelati

Here is Belle's guide to eating gelati in three easy steps ...




Have a lovely day!

Camp

Last week I joined a school camp so had an unexpected 'holiday' by the coast.


With a week of cooler weather, all the activities were held with only a touch of sunburn on the first day.


One afternoon we had a lovely walk along the beach. In the background you can see the hazy peaks of Wilson's Promontory.


Here the evening sun is just being caught on the beach ahead.


The girls were wonderful (as usual) but I still returned home a little weary.

Celebrations

We are in the midst of the celebration season, with our delightful son's 21st followed by Belle's 1st and then we have our charming one's birthday then dear daughter's.

Belle's celebrations were last week and what a wonderful year it has been, what a blessing our children are and our children's children!

On another note ...
As many of you know we try to live a relatively simple existence, providing for our own needs as much as possible (especially food and transport) and lately we've been contemplating simplifying even more. Sara at 'Walk slowly, live wildly' has some extraordinary food for thought on this - comments too are very challenging.