Wakierie SA Sew in day

 A few of us went to Waikerie from our Mildura group. I also met up with Judy and Pat from Bordertown.

We had a great day of sewing, chatting, show n tell and lots of shopping too. When we arrived we were greeted with a goodie bag. This was a nice shopping bag, a Riverland tourism book, a great plastic project bag and a wrist strap with a link to attach keys/phone. We were very lucky.

There were about 120 ladies that attended. It was a great day.

Maxine and Helen

I actually did some stitching

There was also a little project that the SA valuation team participated in. They recorded their time and had their 40cm square piece valued by the team. The challenge was also for their 40th Ruby Anniversary .

The members made a piece, had it valued and shared this with us. The results were amazing.

This is a cute one.

I love this one.

Here Judy is with hers. She machine quilted a whole cloth.

And it’s valuation came in at 

Just remember these are only 40cm square……

Absolutely astonishing. This valuation is for replacement value for insurance purposes and not the $ value to sell or buy.

If you are interested in getting your quilts valued the SA quilt team will do for non members for $50.

Please contact me if you want more details or contact Judy

I forgot to get a photo of their raffle quilt but it is valued at $26,000.

Yes that’s right. I haven’t added in extra “0’s”

OUR WORK IS WORTH THAT MUCH.

Just remember this when you gift a quilt. If you want it respected maybe it is worth getting it valued to show how how much you love the recipient. You do get a certificate to pass on with every valuation.

My shopping consisted of a sashiko panel, some pins, small scissors and a needle threader.

Lock 1 Blanchtown and Waikerie

While we had some spare time in Waikerie we went for a drive to Blanchtown. 

The start of the locks in South Australia and the Murray River.

We have decided to use this as a reason to go away of a weekend. 

I’m still trying to find out how many there actually are. Here are some different maps and charts. It may take us a while but it is a reason to get out and about.

So here we start

You can see well above my arm is the flood levels for 2023 & way back to 1956. I cannot imagine that much water.

Even on these buildings the measurements are marked.

This is an amazing view. 

Look at all the birds and so many pelicans.

On the bridge heading back to Waikerie.

The shop wall was painted with a beautiful mural.

And at the gate of the Waikerie caravan park. Gnomeville. 

It's nothing like the one in WA but it is still very cute.

CHOOKSHED stitchers challenge March no… is 4

 Deana has drawn no. 4 for us to work on this month.

CHOOKSHED Challenge MARCH

Mine is to make a bag for my Flip La K rulers. They are very delicate and I have noticed that this one has already broken so I will need to get out the super glue.

 This is the reason a sturdy bag is needed.

These are the ones I own now. When you buy the ruler you need to email for the pattern. Then print it and keep it safe.

Our group did a workshop to be shown how to use the rulers. It is similar to foundation pieced but with no papers.

Days of Delight update

 Oops.

I have no progress. I am finishing up the month the same as where I left it 2 weeks ago.

The Flip La K quilt is looking good and ready for sashings.

 Another day of sewing had me working on Flip La K.

Sewing borders on to twist the blocks. This design covers up the different size blocks.

All borders have been put on the blocks and they are now trimmed ready for sashings. I will have to rearrange and twist some blocks to mix them up a bit first.

My daughter got this beach trolley when she bought her camper van. She didn’t want it. So lucky me.

It is now mine. The girls at sewing use them to load their sewing around on our sit n sews and retreats. Makes short work of a few loads.

Farmers Wife blocks 80 & 44

Block 80 was easy to do but probably not a good choice of contrasting fabrics.

The block looks good though.

Now for no. 44

Little Gracie surrounded by orange and green.

This is a very cute block.

Here they are so far all together.

There is not much contrast in some of the blocks but overall I’m very happy.

Farmers Wife SAL Blocks 42 & 07

  First up this weekend was block no. 42. This one took some time.

Fabric was chosen and pattern was drawn on.

Foundation pieces were sewn together and well ironed

Then trimmed.

Second block was started in softer pink and green. Block no. 7 had a lot of half square triangles. I make them 8 at a time. I can then trim them down.

Quarters ready to piece together

All sewn together.

The wall display is growing.