Oh dear, I have been wayward of late, but what with public holidays and just plain feeling a bit "blah", I've not had the inclination to blog or do too much else. Hopefully things are starting to settle on our patch a little and I'm trying to catch up with blog reading and putting some photos and words into place.
We'll start with this...
Linking with Sandra at mmm.quilts for her current QAL, which I am participating in. Fabrics chosen and I'm hoping to do 2, one for moi and another for a baby due in July.
Two colourways chosen and I don't think I need explain which one is which.
I'm busily sewing the floral one first and have a few bits done.
We have flying geese units.
Also, the half square tringles.
A day out yesterday with DD, S-I-L & our 2 grandchildren was great, although we didn't do what they were doing at The Enchanted Garden which is on The Mornington Peninsular. It has a few mazes, some wonderful sculptures, a tube slide and many walking tracks, but it's main attraction is "Tree Surfing", more for younger people than us oldies. I'll pop on a few photos below of some of the features.
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| Looks scary, but most were having a good time with helmets and harnesses to make it safe. |
There was also a tube slide which brought many shrieks & much laughter from those that went on it.
A few more snaps of what could be seen when walking about.
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| The beautifully carved relief on the hedge. |
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| Elegant statue at the end of a path. |
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| These reminded e of the Terracotta Army figures in China. |
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| Can you see the laser cut rusty iron native animals? |
Two of my favourites below.
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| Curly snails |
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| Carved timber kangaroo. |
Ok, I've waffled on enough so I'll finish up here and hope that everyone had a good Easter break and for those in Oz, this, another long weekend, it being Anzac Day today was both relaxing and thoughtful, especially with all that is happening at the moment.
Take care all and big hugs from the land down under.
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| Oh, and one last photo of the small lake with fountain. |
Wow oh wow. Those photos are absolutely amazing. The hedge is fabulous and a real work of art. Is it Yew? I can't think of anything that could be clipped so intricately. Have you ever been to the 'Forbidden Corner' over here in North Yorkshire? It's quirky and fun and well worth a visit next time you are over here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie, I know a couple of the mazes were Yew, but didn't go up the incline to take a good look at that hedge. Not been to Forbidden Corner, but have heard about through the family.
DeleteIt always amazes me how many quilts you get done, and so many as gifts too. Nice to see that you had a family day out, it looks ideal with attractions for all ages. Love the kangaroo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. Not got much mojo again at the moment, so sewing is slow, but come winter I will need to keep busy so more might get done. There were heaps of carvings, but too many people around to take photos.
DeleteLovely day out - so much going on too :) Looks like lots to see and do, I've never seen a hedge cut like that before :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. It is a rather a"maze"ing place and I'd never seen a hedge cut like that before either.
DeleteLooks like you had a wonderful day out with your family. Those figures do look like they could be Terracotta Army figures, I like the carved kangaroo and snails too and the hedge is amazing. I'm sure your new quilts will be amazing too and will keep you happily occupied.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen, it was a lovely day out & good to be able to spend time with them now. Think some similar snails may end up here one day.(giggle)
DeleteI would definitely have a go on that tube slide :) That hedge is amazing and I love the carved kangaroo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eunice. I love spying carved timbers.
DeleteIt also reminds me a little of the Forbidden Corner in Yorkshire but also Go Ape. The quirky snails and kangaroo are cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon & somebody else mentioned Forbidden Corner & although we spend most time in UK with family in Yorkshire, it's somewhere we've not been.
DeleteSo excited to see your HSTs and flying geese! The floral one is going to be gorgeous, and the baby one so bright and cheery. Wow, do I love that hedge carving! My husband would love the metal art as well, just fascinating, and so talented.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra & I'm glad to do my FG that way, which I learnt all the way back in I think 2001. Maybe your DH would be intereted in a few things my DH has done.
DeleteIt certainly looks like you had an enjoyable day out with your family.
ReplyDeleteNice to see your photographs.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan & it's so good to be able to see them now.
DeleteThe clipped hedge is different. Looks like a great day out with lots of family entertainment. I hope you feel better soon:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie. I must have missed this comment while away over the weekend.
DeleteLooks like you had a lovely day out and the hedge is fabulous. Sorry I'm a bit late with commenting, I seem to be having problems with blogger at the minute and can only really comment when i'm on the 'big computer' :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol , seems like a lot of us are having trouble with blogger comments.
DeleteI can't believe I missed this post from April! Such a lovely catch up from you. I really want to visit the Mornington Peninsula. It feels so far away and yet it's the other side of the city. These lovely photos do make me want to visit the Enchanted Garden. You can be sure when I do, I'll be hoping to catch up with you for a lovely cuppa somewhere!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lou. We'll definitely be catching up for a cuppa at some time.
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