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Saturday, May 3, 2014

FNWF Doings

Last night I joined all the other "Friday-nighters" over at Cheryll's for
I knew I needed something that would not require unsewing today as I would be watching the Anzac Test between Aussie Kangaroos and the Kiwis. We won YAY!!! But what a great game...quite the nailbiter. So I started some hand quilting...
I definitely needed to keep my energy up (for all that yelling at the TV) so chokkie was needed.
I enjoyed stitching along with everyone and will be by later to see what you got up to. Big thanks to Cheryll for being our hostess once again
This morning Mr R. and I enjoyed our walk through the park and it was quite fresh. We have had a little bit of rain so I expected the creek to be running but alas only a trickle...the sound however as it made it's way down through the rocks and crevices was very serene and peaceful.
With my sniffley nose the rocky steps were a bit hard going this morning for me...Mr R. racing (not) to the top!
Despite my huffing and puffing today I loved getting out in the bush in the fresh air.
I have a beautiful pink Callistemon in my garden that I planted in honour of Steve Irwin when he died and it has never flowered very well until now. It is covered in gorgeous pink brushes tinged in gold.
The tree looks beautiful. I bought a few into the house to cheer me...
Not too many as I didn't want to deprive the Lorikeets and Honey Eaters of their breakfast. They are all over it and so noisy which is lovely to see.
Lastly I just wanted to share this little gem that was posted on Facebook and really says very eloquently what it is like to create....
Enjoy your weekend folks,
Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx
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32 comments:

  1. Simone HardingMay 3, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Looks like you had a great night. Love the photos you have shared

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  2. Outback CraftaholicMay 3, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    That's a lovely project Michelle & those flowers are absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy your weekend. Cheers, Tracy.

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  3. kiwikidMay 3, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Sounds like you had a lovely night, good you enjoyed the rugby, shame about the result!! (Only joking!!)The flowers are beautiful. You have a lovely place to walk, hope the sniffles leave you very soon.
    xx

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  4. JulieMay 3, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Hi Michelle - LOVE what you are quilting, just gorgeous. That is a beautiful flowering shrub you planted in honour of Steve Irwin, what a lovely thing to do, I liked him very much & his friendly way. Nice that you can enjoy some stems inside too. I have read that little verse before & just love it & agree with all it says. Happy weekend x0x

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  5. LeeanneMay 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Lovely post. Beautiful flowering bush, glad it is happy & flowering. Lovely quilting project, you haven't told us what it is? Maybe it's a secret!
    Yes chokkie keeps me going too.
    Love the verse, how true, that's one other reason to buy patterns, not copy them.
    happy weekend.

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  6. KimMay 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Love your hand quilting. The message about creating is just so true and some people who aren't creative don't seem to understand the time and passion put into handmade. Have a lovely weekend Michelle.

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  7. RaewynMay 3, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    A lovely post Michelle, and lovely to see what you are hand quilting, I bet there were moments of fast and frantic and slow and forgotten stitches while watching the match!! The final saying sums it all up nicely doesn't it? Hope the sniffley nose goes soon.

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  8. Deb RMay 3, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Lovely to see what you are up too, nothing like a nice morning walk on an autumn morning, enjoy your weekend too. I giggle at your choccies lol

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  9. Christine MMay 3, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    I just love your cottage, Michelle. xx

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  10. JeanetteMay 3, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Cute cottage. Love the colour of the callistemon. Hugs, xx.

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  11. MelodyMay 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Lovely to catch up with what you have been doing. That little cottage is adorable.

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  12. AnonymousMay 3, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    what a lovely post michelle and love your hand stitching project and love your nature pics,have an awesome weekend my friend.xx

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  13. KarenMay 3, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Lovely stitching on your quilt and another perfect walk. A great way to start a weekend.

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  14. PatriciaMay 3, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Oh, the callistemon is very beautiful Michelle, it must have reached its prime this year.
    Hard work walking in that bushland, but very healthy and lovely in the cooler weather.

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  15. Helen May 3, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Lovely hand quilting and verse. The walk down the rocky stairs looks well worth the effort.!!!!

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  16. LeanneMay 3, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Your project looks beautiful Michelle. I to love going outside and walking in different places.

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  17. retdairyqueenMay 3, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Love the project you are quilting
    Nice that your native is flowering so well now

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  18. CathMay 3, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Everything about your post was lovely from the stitching to the beautiful blooms. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  19. JenniferMay 3, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    What a lovely place for a walk! Such a pretty callistemon too. Very wise (and true!) words in your quote, aren't they?

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  20. MisteaMay 3, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Nice piece your are working those magic stitches on. Lovely place for walking.
    Enjoy the pretty flowers.

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  21. FionaMay 3, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    we had the game on too... your project looks just lovely....
    Hugz

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  22. MariaMay 3, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Such a cute cottage Michelle.
    What a lovely idea planing the pretty Bottlebrush in memory of Steve Irwin..

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  23. SandraMay 4, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Popping in from FNWF, definitely need the chocolate LOL and it looks like you got a lot done. Well done

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  24. ShayMay 4, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    10 points from me just for doing that walk when you aren't 100%. I haven't been out of my pyjamas since Friday!(and not because Im still sick - Im just such a slacker!)

    Hand quilting Friday and chocolate- does it get any better?

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  25. KaisievicMay 4, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Love the quilting and the flowers are so lovely. Enjoy your Sunday.

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  26. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMay 4, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Your quilting is amazing, love it....and those flowers, very pretty...

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  27. AntheaMay 4, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    How can you hand-quilt while watching such a game Michelle? Oh the distraction!

    I do love the sentiment at the end of your post... I think that unless a person is creative themselves in some way, they can never appreciate what goes into making something

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  28. CheryllMay 4, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Of course one needs chokkie ...your stitching shows that it's important! Looks great!

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  29. CherylMay 4, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Lovely quilting Michelle. That Callistemon is beautiful. Hope that cold has gone

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  30. JosieMay 5, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    That's a gorgeous project you have in the quilt hoop. Hope you didn't get any of that yummy looking chocolate on it. :o) Amazing flowers... they look like fancy bottle brushes. We don't have anything half as exotic looking over here.

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  31. WendyMay 5, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I love your house block, it's gorgeous, I love all the embellishments. I loved the quote, very true! xx

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  32. donnaMay 6, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Your hand quilting is beautiful. I have not tried to hand quilt yet. Love your quote. So true.
    Hugs
    donna

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