A LATE CRAFTY CATCHUP.

 Just a quick catchup on some things we've been doing with a bit of spare time, which doesn't seem to be much of late.  And............I've my tub of shame full of flimsies to be quilted, which is making me feel so guilty, but still scared of starting up Bubs after the few incidents last year after the storms.  Anyway, here is what we've both done this first part of 2025.

KNITTING.

I started knitting 2 of these jumpers with some wool I purchased at Spotlight which was on special, at the end of last winter.  Both are now finished and will be worn this winter.  A his and hers pair. (giggle).

WOODWORK.

Some of DH's lovely toys, bowls and curvy container of one of my old Singers.

The triangle was an experiment for him in a type of parquet format.  The photo doesn't do it justice.

NOW TO A BIT OF WHAT IS IN THE TUB OF SHAME.

A Daisy a Day.
One of my attic series quilts which I've played with for many years.

Apple Pie.
I took one block called Apple Pie, enlarged it and used some old apple fabric to make it.
Love playing with one block sometimes to make a small quilt.

Haha, Heehee.
Silly name for a quilt, but another playing around thing with my Quilt Wizard program.

Noorinbee.
The name comes from a very, very small town we pass through on a back road to Canberra.
I had some lovely roses and musical fabric I just knew I wanted to use.  Another playing with Quilt Wizard.

Catabulous.
Just made this one to use some lovely cat fabric I had.  It was made in a couple of days last week.

Glowing Hearts.
This is a QAL I've been participating in with my lovely blogpal Sandra from
mmmquilts.  Can anyone guess what the flower in the middle is?

No name as yet.
I started this many moooooons ago and got myself quite frazzled.
I mixed up the placement of patches so many times.  Anyway, it came out of its box earlier this year 
and I decided to sew it together the way I'd sewn even the out of place bits and quite like it.
It came from a book I own.

OK, all for now and I do have another few posts in mind from our recent trip earlier this year.  

We are also participating in a I've Been Everywhere Challenge for our Car Clubs 40th Anniversary so that is also taking up some of our time along with more challenges for young brother.  

Hope all is well with everyone.  Sending big hugs from Susan.

NOVEMBER HOLIDAY - PART 3

 OK, I'll finish up this long time ago now holiday & just pop through photos of our last few days towards Adelaide, then on the way home.  Hopefully once I've done this I can get back into the swing of things with another holiday from this year, days out and lots of crafty stuff.

Heading towards Adelaide from where I left off on my last post.

WEETHALLE.

The old railway station.

A collection of old ploughs.

The painted silos.

RED CLIFFS.

Red Cliffs on the Murray River is the home of this very large piece of machinery.

Isn't she wonderful.

Looking along the river.

We went to the gem shop in Mildura and purchased 2 pairs of rose quartz earrings for our youngest 2 granddaughters.  DH knew it well as he used to take people on tour there when he drove tourist coaches.

Can't remember exactly what this was, but it was along the riverside.

The sign says it all.

WAIKERIE

More silo art.

DH checking out the shelter with a pelican above.

More river views.  The Murray is an amazing river in my eyes.

More silo art.

More art with a wire man and two magpies.

Just had to cuddle one of the magpies.😀

We didn't do the cliff top walk, but maybe one day if we are down that way.

This will be the last of the snaps (I think) from this trip away and we were heading for home now.

Can't help myself when it comes to seeing a rusty old vehicles in a paddock.
Just have to take a photo.  Often think I should do a separate page for some I've taken over the years.

Old buildings are a bit of thing too.

More murals above and below but forgot to write down where these two were.

Just thought I have a book...........be back in a few ticks.  The silos are at Coonalpyn., but alas, the  colourful mural isn't in our book Silo Art The Ultimate Guide.  We bought this book on our travels at some time, and it was expensive but is great for browsing & finding town names when I have forgotten to write down or not taken it in the photo.

OK, wrapping up this post and hope to be back during the week with some more updates. 

Been so hectic this year and I'm still struggling with this new computer and all that is happening with my young brother.

Hope anyone who reads, enjoys our travels too.

Take care all and hugs from cool and windy down under

Susan.