We've been having very hot days , 40's plus, lately so it's always the best way to start my day by going for the walk along the boardwalk, over the dunes 

For a lovely dip into the nice cool beach with my friend.

Afterwards I enjoyed spending time finishing block #3 of "Sunshine and Lollipop" in airconditioned comfort.

I'm having so much trouble with blogger and just can't load photos on my iPad so have to go to my laptop...

Must away shower and go to bed.

Happy Stitching,  Hugs Maria ❤️

First FNSI for 2026.

Thank you, Wendy for once again organising our FNSI. It's been 14 years since Wendy took over FNSI from Heidi . I joined FNSI in 2009 and I like to get a project or two organised and always join in...

This week I got started in the afternoon and got my GS and partner’s placemats completed.

After Dinner I was finally able to get back to working the third block of  " Sunshine and Lollipop " BOM.

My favorite things about these blocks is the stitcheries designed by Anni's and also the Tilda fabrics I'm using...

Before it was bedtime I finished appliqueing all the stitcheries to the blocks ready to join together...

Must away to hang some washing.

Stay Safe and Happy Stitching.

Hugs  Maria 💖

First FnwFs for 2026

Even though I have decided not to join in any set challenges this year I will join in for the Friday night’s sew ins with Cheryll and Wendy…We can work on whatever projects we like and sew along with our virtual friends. 😀…

Firstly in the afternoon I worked on finishing four placemats for my GD and partner….

Then in the evening it was time to make some of the Aussie Hero blocks.

Must away now and see what others have done and make a few more Aussie Hero blocks..

Hope all are safe with so many fires ranging around Australia.. hugs to all …

Hugs Maria. 💖

Last finishes for 2025…

I have always wanted to do a Temperature chart but not a quilt or wall hanging so when the cross stitched chart came out this year I jumped at the chance to stitch it.The first day of the year was 39.7 deg cel, today being the last day of the year we had 38 deg cel.As you can see from the chart we had a very varied weather pattern this year.

The last quilt for 2026 is the “ I Spy” quilt.

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2026…..🎉

Must away and watch the fireworks on the Tele.

Happy Stitching,

Hugs Maria 💕

Happy Festive Season

                   Wishing you all a fun filled Christmas Day and All the best for Happy and Healthy 2026

                                                        Hugs.  Maria 🎄🤶

Last FNSI for 2026.

I always enjoy my FNSIs so I’d like to thank Wendy for keeping us together . Often folk just post on Facebook but it’s great to see what all have been working on.

I got out my box of kids fabrics and sorted out some larger pieces to put together for an “I Spy” top…..

After sewing all the blocks together (sorry didn’t take a photo) I got it sandwiched and pinned before I called it quits for the night. 

Hope to get it quilted before the end of the year.

Must away now and hang some washing…….  Happy stitching ….. Hugs. Maria 🤶🎄

FnwFs

It’s the first Friday of the month and time to join Cheryll for the last FnwF for the year and also Cheryll has decided as of next year we will be only joining in on Facebook. Thank you so much for keeping the post with the linky going over the years…

 

In the afternoon I wrote out my Christmas cards and popped them in the post after I took hubby to his RSL…

Then I put the finishing touches on a pixie I’ve made for my GD and partner.

While at the post office I bought a post pac to pop him in to send but he doesn’t quite fit. Don’t want to bend his hat so I’ll need to buy a bigger bag!

Pleased to have also finished appliquéing the three tea towels for my coffee ladies…

I had a great last FnwFs and look forward to joining in again next year on Facebook.

Must away now to see what others have done HERE,

Happy Stitching 🧵 

Hugs  Maria 💖