Remember me?

So, it was early October the last time I posted. I will try and catch you up with photos rather than lots and lots of words. 

So here goes...

Back in October I went on a retreat and made this backpack...

 First time I've used grommets to make those holes for the straps. Very nerve racking cutting the holes, but it they went together just fine.

...and also started a couple of Christmas table runners.

I have completed five in total. These will be gifts for family and work mates. So I did have a couple of finishes for November and will add them to my tally. Three finished in December too, so I can tick a some finishes off for December now; including this cross-stitch.

My hand quilting frame finally arrived and last weekend it went from raw timber...

 to a coat of stain and sealer. Just a light sand and one more coat of sealer and I will be ready to build it. I just can't see that happening before Christmas.

Last Friday the Cassilis Quilters got together and I was so lucky to receive these beautiful gifts. A lovely cross stitch pin cushion from Susan...

 and a measuring tape in this super cute felt cover from Lea. 

they're just gorgeous!!

Thanks so much.

There will be a few changes for me in 2015. Starting a new job when school resumes next year. Sadly saying goodbye to colleagues in my present job this week. I've also started a course, so my sewing time is being eaten into a little bit with study and assignments. Looking forward to the holidays when I can do more of both in the New Year.

I'm also looking forward to spending Christmas Day with my brother and his family for the first time in thirteen years! So it's a pretty special one for us.

Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday and a very merry Christmas with your family and friends.

FNWF & FIUF ... and a question

Today I am linking in with Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts. I also joined in with Friday Night With Friends. I love how the two coincide. Motivation to make time for myself to sew AND finish something!

The handles are now on my scrappy bag.

This bag is made from scraps or strings just an inch wide.

 

 I think Son No.3 really likes it.

 

Or... is he just being that typical third child with the 'look at me, look at me' attention seeking type behaviour. Just had to stick his face into my photo didn't he?

 

Thanks you to those who answered my question from two posts ago.

 

Just in case there are some people visiting from FNWF or FIUP that haven't been before. I posed a question about programs for blogging from iPads. I currently use Blogger but find it isn't as flexible as Blogger on your PC. There are no options for changing font, font size, size or position of photos etc.

I did email feedback and asked question months ago, unfortunately no response.

 

Does anyone know of a good flexible program to download onto an iPad to make blogging easier from an iPad?

 

 

 

Would love to know your thoughts.

Thanks.

An OPAM finish for July

I just realised that it is the 1st of August and I had forgotten to post my one little finish for July.

 

I bought the pattern, purse frame and fabric at the Darling Harbour Quilt Show.

 

It's quite small. You can see my embroidery scissors just in front.

Tonight I will join in with Friday Night With Friends and hopefully sew my lovely lime green handles to my scrappy bag. If you would like to join in, register here.

 

A New Project and A Question

It's hard to believe that we have been home a couple of weeks. We had the most amazing time. 

Life is returning to normal, back at work and into the regular routine of life. 

I did get to the Darling Harbour Quilt show but I didn't take many photos and have been a bit slack posting, so you can see our adventures if you pop over to Fairy Floss, Country Wishes, Chookyblue or Thimblestitch.

I am getting into some sewing now and I am REALLY keen to actually finish something....problem is, the projects on the go at the moment are a bit big. So, I've started something new!

 

This project is great for using up scraps!

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Wrap it around some clothesline rope and you can turn it into this...

Handles are on order. Should arrive this week and then I will have a new handbag!

Pop over to Country Wishes to see more photos on our progress and the fun night we had with our new personal tutor Fairy Floss.

If the postman is speedy, I might just have an OPAM finish this month. Wont Peg and be surprised!!

 

Now for my question...

I usually post on my computer, but want to do it on my iPad. I downloaded Blogger onto it and have posted from there a few times. However, it's not as flexible as Blogger on the computer. For example, I can't change the size and position of photos, I can't work out how to add links, can't change the font....to name a few. Thimblestitch uses a different program that can't be downloaded anymore.

 

Does anyone else use their iPad to post?

What program do you use?

Are you happy with it?

 

Looking forward to your responses.