SSSS

WOW.
How exciting getting to open presents early. Thanks Cheryll.
My partner was Sarah from.
http://sarahdidit.blogspot.com.au
We were to make a sack, stocking or bag with 5 handmade gifts inside....

This was my email to her..
Just opened my gifts. I love them....
The soap smells Devine.
Have you washed the table runner. Smells lovely. The quilting is done really well. The blue will match my kitchen...
The purse is a great size. Maybe if I don't bite my nails I can use the nail file. Great inspiration. I will hide the chocolates from hubby..
I take it the selvedge pin cushion roll is for in front of the machine. What have you used to fill it... It's cool.
Love the idea of the photo frame.
I can put the grandchildren  photo with Santa in it.....
I'll definitely give the candle mat a go.

And these are the great gifts Sarah sent me...

All wrapped up......

Look at these gifts.

Some beautiful soap. With a felted wool overlay.
I will enjoy using this for myself.
It smells Devine.

A lovely zipper purse that will come in very handy.

I think this is a pin cushion roll for in front of the sewing machine.
And a nail file from maybe a place near where Sarah lives...

We are having a link up with Cheryl here....
http://santasackswap.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/its-party-time.html
So go have a look and see what was sent across the world. Here there and everywhere.

My SSCS & my SSSS has arrived...

TEMPTATION, TEMPTATION,  TEMPTATION....


Well, I am a lucky person x 2.....

No. 1....
Here are my gifts from Sarah from. Not opened yet of course.....
http://sarahdidit.blogspot.com.au

from Sarah in the SSSS organised by Cheryll

This swap was organised by Cheryll...
http://santasackswap.blogspot.com.au
We knew who our partner was so we could talk, ask questions and follow their blog to find out their interests... We had to make a bag, stocking or Santa sack. Then make 5 gifts to be wrapped and stay there until we got the go ahead with opening day when everyone had received their parcels...
Well Sarah I love the bag and especially the cute fabric.
 I can't wait to open these. It's great I'll have a good pile of goodies to open come Xmas day.


No. 2....
My Sectret Christmas Swap parcel is here and my partner is revealed.

Gifts from Denice in the SSCS

Fabric stitched paper stars

They are from Denice. Now I just have to wait for Xmas to arrive to open the larger, soft package...

Yes I have squished it and gone through Denice's blog. I don't know what it is....

http://www.weesied.blogspot.com.au

OOPS, I didn't take a photo of the wrapped parcel I sent. You will have to wait for it to arrive and opening time before I can show my photos of what I made..

Thanks Chookyblue for taking the time to organise this swap...

http://www.chookyblue.blogspot.com.au/p/2015-sscs-swap-girls.html

my day at NOTY

Today I went to the NOTY group & I joined as member. I hope to get there once a month due to the drive, even though they meet every week. It takes about 1 1/2 hours for me to get there but it's a great day out. The ladies are so friendly and welcoming.
I have even booked in for my first class next month. How exciting.....
Thanks Kris for taking me.
It was also great that I met a few people I have crossed paths with.
Rosalie from Kilmore quilters. Can't ever remember meeting her but it was great to talk today. I know she follows my blog.. (thanks Liz).
Carmen, I met at the Phillip Island retreat in the same workshop as me.
June, who was at a retreat last year in my home town.
Jackie, who I have emailed a few times. Can't wait for the school holidays to have a real chat.
Lastly, I caught up with Anita. Can't wait for my first class.
Sorry if I missed anyone. It is very hard to remember names, especially for the first time. It was great meeting you all.
Anyway, I took some hand sewing... Hexies. Mmmmm but what will I be doing with them. you will all have to wait and see.

I had a busy day yesterday doing my homework for my next QUILT AS YOU GO class.
We had to complete all the blocks we required. For me I need a total of 32 blocks. 4x8 blocks.
It is a strange size but I will be making this for an AUSSIE HERO quilt.
To get the length I am putting a strip across the centre.
Guess who it is be made for..  Hi request was green..... I know I have put in florals but I have used up a lot of scraps.... It is still a quilt to be used.

My blocks, borders and batting are all ready to go. The best part is I'm not doing it at the last minute. Plenty of time to spare. Class date is the 24th June...

I am linking this post with

http://www.freshlypieced.com/2015/06/wip-wednesday-dyi-ing.html

http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/ntt-oops-and-two-june-giveaways.html

http://sarahdidit.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/help-for-hexie-aholics-61715.html