Chloe's Quilt..

I got this as a kit from Ballarat patchwork... They're the ones that named it Chloe's quilt. I was a bit lazy and used left over backing fabric for the binding. I finished it a few weeks ago but I've been a little busy lately. I've had to learn a new aircraft at work and they really like you to know everything before you go on it.

I changed the pattern a bit by not doing the circles as needle turn applique. I just sewed them on so that the edges will fray.
Bernadette quilted it with lovely daisies. She always does a fabulous job.

F.Y.I. Stick your needle in some soap while your binding your quilt. The needle slides into the fabric so well. My fingers weren't nearly as sore as usual.

Ugly air conditioner be gone....

When i first moved into my house a few years ago this ugly brown air conditioner really bugged me. It was off centre and UGLY... So i made it do a disappearing act by covering it up.

My lounge room went from this....

To this....

All i did was cover 2 cheap canvas from the reject shop with material i got on sale from Spotlight... I made 2 so that my wall was balanced... It would have looked a tad weird with a single canvas hanging off centre on the wall.

I just had to buy a staple gun... and a hand saw to trim the wood on the one that fits over the air con...

Guests to my house ask if I painted them (I can't paint or draw which is why i sew)... Thats how good they look. And it was so simple to do... and cost under $50... They have lasted over two summers of being taken down and put back up when the air conditioner is in use.

Elephant cushion...

I was sorry to see this leave... Although it will be loved and cherised by a elephant lover. My friend is even going to buy a doona cover to match it... I do love it... There may be more to come.. The googly eye really does make it...

Cupcake and tea swap...

I got word that Emma at Jellybelly*jellybrain that she has recieved the cupcake and tea swap items that i sent to her a while ago. So much cupcake goodness. Apparently the glove is being put to good use already.

I had fun...

in the SNOW!!!!

Yesterday was just an amazing day to go snowboarding at Mt Buller. There were very few people on the slopes as seen below. This photo was taken at 2.59pm!! Look at that snow cover. Can you believe it's going to be like this for another month!!! They even extended the season...

It was only the second time I've snowboarding so it was great not having to dodge any people or brown patches as there weren't any!!! My friend/teacher was very impressed how fast i was going. I don't have a big head or anything. As i am quite a bit taller and a tad rounder then my friend (i was wearing her old ski pants) my fly kept coming down. If anyone saw me... I'm sorry. I'm sure you can picture me flying down the slopes while pulling up my pants with numb fingers while wearing mittens. And did i mention i was borrowing a men's snowboard too and i had the worst rented boots EVER!!! And i still loved it!!

My thighs and knees were killing near the end. And i woke up this morning with a headache. Maybe it was because i fell back and hit my head yesterday.

Boxy Pouch...

I do my best work when I'm meant to be in bed....

Last night I made this pouch to give to a friend who loves elephants.

I used this tutorial. I had to unpick a few times as I've never sewn on a zip that hides between 2 fabrics before so I had to get my head around that one. But towards the end it came together very quickly. I've ironed the edges so it looks a bit more 'boxy'. Because the outside is so dark i decided to make the inside a bit brighter.

I may have a thing for red and pink as a "secondary" material as the photo was taken on the backing to my lime and soda quilt.

Anyone for my Lime and Soda Quilt...

Third quilt finished and it's already on the couch...

There's an extra line on it but it's hanging over the hand rail. It was made using mainly Kaffe Fassett prints. I used the Kaffe Fassett print with the orange daisies for the binding. It's always so satisfying to finish something. No matter how big or small. Thus the love of my to do lists where i can make myself small goals. Ie. Bind 1 side a day and feel great when I've done 1 and half instead.

Another love of mine is watching an entire series on DVD. In the past 3 days i have watched the entire 2nd season of Dexter. So good. But don't worry i still left the house this morning to run some errands and gave my bike another workout. I'm still going strong on the pact to not use the car local unless i have something big to buy. Thus this morning stealing the in laws Slow Cooker and lawn mower which required the car. I currently have some yummy Garlic and herb Lamb Shanks cooking that will be ready in another hour. I still have to make the sweet potato mash. The house smells divine. Who needs to burn candles and incense when you have a slow cooker on all day.

Hopefully this rain holds off for a little so i can go for another bike ride with Mr Maiden Ramblings. I ride... he runs. Sounds good to me.