Down By the Bay

My Wednesday stitching girls decided as we were once again a small group we would take a little road trip down to Cleveland at Redland Bay for a change. We opted for a bit of culture, coffee, retail therapy, laughs and a very nice lunch.
The culture...... Redland Art Gallery.

We all enjoyed the art and had fun with the drawing board, contributing our bit to the space. Of course the discovery of a selfie machine was toooo much for certain people to resist misbehaving!  Lol! Lots of giggling.....so nice not to act your age sometimes!

We  had a wander around the CBD. I have always loved the beautiful, cooling trees and street art down here.

Huge Poinciana Trees which are a vision when in bloom....sadly the wrong season for blossoms yesterday.....but still impressive.

Lunch was delicious.....

And yet another selfie! But much more demure lol!

My happy little bundle from the local quilt store visit after lunch....and yes there is a purpose for my loot!

Definitely one of lifes pleasures, time spent with friends......slept well!
With Grandkids of different ages, we have several Sports Days to attend.
This week our youngest Grandson was very pleased with his ribbons and did very well in his race and athletics. It is lovely seeing them doing their best and having fun in the fresh air.

Today our oldest Grandson had his Sports Day....action shots.

Congrats from Grampy .

Stitching....I am working on No. 4 UFO. Borders for Blessings quilt. Basting scallops....

 And sewing them together in rows.

Ready to applique the first lot of scallops on to the first border.......one down three to go! I have had to play with this a bit because in my wisdom I didn't do the sashing around the blocks which of  course changes the dimensions....so the borders may or may not look ok....ahhh! Living on the edge!

So lovely people that's it from me.

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Sunday Stitchers

Yesterday was Sunday Stitchers June meeting. We had several members missing but we still managed a fun day full of chat and lovely show and tell. Lots of photos :)
Cheryl was our birthday girl....

Susan's very cute baby quilt, showcasing her increasing expertise in machine embroidery.

Helen had a sweet little wool ornament but had out done herself with 2 charity quilts as well.....awesome effort!

De's delightful quilt and beautiful boro bag. Noreens mini quilt and sweet pouch.

Allison is motoring away on her Ruths quilt stitcheries and beautiful Sashiko and Marilyn had a lovely sweet strippy pouch and a beautiful giraffe quilt.

Oops chopped off Marilyn's quilt and you really need to see all of it!

Yours truly and Angel Story, Gardener's Journal  and Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilt...which were my No. 5, No. 7 UFO CHALLENGE projects....I missed a couple of meetings so I  had a few bits to share.

I worked on my hexies for Brinton Hall.

And my lonely little hexie from last post has friends...

Despite offers of graft and corruption De chose our next UFO CHALLENGE NUMBER in her proper democratic manner and we have....

Which for me is the last border of my Blessings quilt.

Have a lovely Monday folks.
Namaste and Blessings
Michelle xx

FNSI

WENDY from SUGARLANE DESIGNS  hosted our online get together last night.
My efforts were lovely for me but make boring viewing for you. Hand quilting was my choice for last night. The second block is almost finished.

Although loving the quiet gentle stitching, getting it all even feels a little challenging. I am trying to look at the over all picture and hope it looks cohesive.

As their are no sashings crossing over into the next block has been a bit daunting.

Looks better from a distance lol!

So that's my efforts for FNSI . Thanks Wendy xx
It is just a most beautiful day here north of the border....lovely sunshine.
So being subtropical we can get away with planting strawberries and other vegies that you can't down south.....
Mr. R. has built me 2 more plant Alcatraz structures.  One for more vegies and the other for some flowers....just for delight.

I have these little beauties to plant out this morning.

Pretty geraniums nearby hopefully will attract bees to visit them as well.

My beans, lettuce and Italian parsley are coming along very nicely in the first cage.

We have had no possum or cat intruders break in so far but my lovely new succulents on my back verandah have had a good old chew.....

Darstardly little critters.......So I have been having to cover them every evening....bit boring really!  A friend suggested chilli powder, my next move.
I wish you all a happy weekend enjoying whatever takes your fancy.

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Shapes

Lots of circles here.....pretty TEAL ones for Rainbow Scrap Challenge

These challenge blocks are growing! I always enjoy this challenge so much....love how the circles are looking......they even look mostly round lol! So quite pleased with all that going around in circles needleturn.

And then some bright circles....

And some more....

ONE little lonely hexie to bring up the rear.

A little secret sewing revealed....a thank you to a friend.

I have enjoyed stitching my Stitchers Alphabet letters of late. I think it looks pretty on the little sewing caddy....and highlights the Paris Fleamarket fabric too.
Yesterday was sports day for our littliest Granddaughter. She did really well and had great fun....even won her race....no one was more surprised than her.

Lots of other activities.

Dear Daughter is a teacher at the school and is the action photographer....as you can see it was a glorious Brisbane winters morning!

I followed all this activity up with a lovely visit to friend Bevs house for stitching day....a lovely time was had by all. I worked on my Brinton Hall hexies.

That's it from me.

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx