tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479336255978725912024-03-28T10:53:38.687+11:00Quilting is my Down Time"Friendship is like a patchwork quilt of caring words, thoughtful deeds, and lots of laughter, all stitched together with understanding."
Author: Unknown Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.comBlogger905125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-82122157473847196912017-09-27T09:51:00.001+10:002017-09-27T09:51:02.733+10:00My birthday Last Saturday I celebrated another year of being born. <br /><br />I had a great day with a trip over to Parkes NSW for a hair cut and colour and breakfast with Bridie. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iR2x22VBSZ8/WcrPCgbZRXI/AAAAAAAAIDA/NdzwXcH-46kQ01YsmNCuMK7z9XpI-8EKQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iR2x22VBSZ8/WcrPCgbZRXI/AAAAAAAAIDA/NdzwXcH-46kQ01YsmNCuMK7z9XpI-8EKQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1fmB2SEVr8/WcrPSSOogeI/AAAAAAAAIDE/93dPvNkg9X02FwZjCcX2TtTdJW8WvXUTQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1fmB2SEVr8/WcrPSSOogeI/AAAAAAAAIDE/93dPvNkg9X02FwZjCcX2TtTdJW8WvXUTQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Talia came home from uni on Saturday to bake me a cake! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JbE8-O2X5uA/WcrPiwElIAI/AAAAAAAAIDI/8ikBDS4oEh4-EffU6Fryjnw-qXhIgjthQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JbE8-O2X5uA/WcrPiwElIAI/AAAAAAAAIDI/8ikBDS4oEh4-EffU6Fryjnw-qXhIgjthQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I was also able to open some parcels that had been stacking up in anticipation of my birthday. I am a member of Cheryl’s birthday club. <br />These gorgeous fabrics were in those packages. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wb-R-woXsuA/Wcrn0Wv11PI/AAAAAAAAIDY/OB0sFnSU644chzC5mUHE13wOOIgt18dzQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wb-R-woXsuA/Wcrn0Wv11PI/AAAAAAAAIDY/OB0sFnSU644chzC5mUHE13wOOIgt18dzQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And these were the extras that were also included. See the hexagon pouch in the back. This was my special gift and it is perfect. <br />Thank you Asta for the special gift and also to the ladies who sent me the parcels <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S_fy8BdaL_o/Wcrn3OuDKRI/AAAAAAAAIDc/u2WygvDjgJULxLTnusLjk1TGz0j4QoLKACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S_fy8BdaL_o/Wcrn3OuDKRI/AAAAAAAAIDc/u2WygvDjgJULxLTnusLjk1TGz0j4QoLKACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Monday a colleague made me a delicious chocolate cake as well as some party food for morning tea. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0hQWQiuimT0/Wcrn48eLCOI/AAAAAAAAIDg/k4KyGhaCYHYBQYqMrwgthQfE5Q7XeVuGACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0hQWQiuimT0/Wcrn48eLCOI/AAAAAAAAIDg/k4KyGhaCYHYBQYqMrwgthQfE5Q7XeVuGACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I feel so blessed with the family and friends in my life. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-3906917680919402952017-07-31T20:45:00.001+10:002017-07-31T20:45:53.441+10:00Weekend away celebrating This past weekend the mums side of our family travelled to The Entrance to celebrate my uncles 80th. <br /><br />Had a great time reconnecting with family. I think my baby girl felt the goodbyes, crying as everyone left after breakfast Sunday. <br /><br />We mum and my girls went to the pelican feeding, visited a beach and generally had a great time. <br /><br />Here are some pics. <br /><br />Selfies on the Ferris wheel <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kSNq0zYV9_Q/WX8KPkcloqI/AAAAAAAAH_M/XQvfGTAEcu4Jef8t2Sm-FcqQdwZDgePbACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kSNq0zYV9_Q/WX8KPkcloqI/AAAAAAAAH_M/XQvfGTAEcu4Jef8t2Sm-FcqQdwZDgePbACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Shelly Beach - where has winter gone?<br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E04ASxUjJ1c/WX8KR18a7qI/AAAAAAAAH_Q/PfRiCpIdcK86pD8pbU8RZYRZ01w4IH5wgCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E04ASxUjJ1c/WX8KR18a7qI/AAAAAAAAH_Q/PfRiCpIdcK86pD8pbU8RZYRZ01w4IH5wgCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tE6EOt_3_DU/WX8KT764HsI/AAAAAAAAH_U/1Bo3q5VMJcQsZb9lWvY_5MgoE0Gv-Lk7gCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tE6EOt_3_DU/WX8KT764HsI/AAAAAAAAH_U/1Bo3q5VMJcQsZb9lWvY_5MgoE0Gv-Lk7gCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hanging in our room Ibis Styles the Entrance <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sh-SmiABuis/WX8KV_IRcDI/AAAAAAAAH_Y/cwdGrQ0BPjktRvdSQ419J2C0W0aXlluSgCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sh-SmiABuis/WX8KV_IRcDI/AAAAAAAAH_Y/cwdGrQ0BPjktRvdSQ419J2C0W0aXlluSgCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cold Rock ice cream <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lChrDKiL3rQ/WX8KX9gAk5I/AAAAAAAAH_c/wApBws23T7Yq1HCUo1RlEbaZyJ6j9r7FQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lChrDKiL3rQ/WX8KX9gAk5I/AAAAAAAAH_c/wApBws23T7Yq1HCUo1RlEbaZyJ6j9r7FQCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-66048836281777852242017-06-26T07:39:00.001+10:002017-06-26T07:39:39.949+10:00Quilt top finished It began with a long weekend of activity. <br />I had my friend come and stay, she travelled from Swan Hill to see us girls. <br />After a haircut and takeaway breakfast we opened up the jelly rolls and started up the sewing machines. <br /><br />My jelly roll was Sunday Supper. I purchased it from my local quilt shop-Nellies Country Flair. <br /><br />The pattern I chose was a tutorial by Missouri Quilt Co called Crossing Paths. It is quite similar to that of a scrappy trip but I liked the idea of the dark being in all blocks. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f44d7Kb0kB0/WVAth_mpDJI/AAAAAAAAH9E/yX3btDUUG6sPPnSyNZO-SvHtaQhsf_9PACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f44d7Kb0kB0/WVAth_mpDJI/AAAAAAAAH9E/yX3btDUUG6sPPnSyNZO-SvHtaQhsf_9PACHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This past weekend I went to the class at the shop - it is one of two great groups I go with. It's funny but this group has teachers and the other group nurses! All wonderful ladies. <br />I finished sewing the rows, adding the two borders and now it is ready to be sandwiched. My goal is to get this ready for the Forbes Country Show. Haven't entered many items but will have a few for this year. <br /><br />Hope you all had a great weekend as well. <br /><br />Simone x<br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-78664537819353319572017-06-20T21:31:00.001+10:002017-06-20T21:31:45.217+10:00Just a couple of stepsI am back in Sydney for a two day meeting. I arrived just after lunch due to flights and the excessive costs for such a short trip. <br /><br />So I have ended up walking from my accommodation st Wynyard, <br />down to The Rocks, <br />up to Pitt st Mall <br />York st<br />Wyndham accommodation. <br /><br />Then....<br />Wyndham - Pitt St- Cockle Bay - Wyndham <br /><br />A total of 16253 steps for the day and don't my feet know it <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U64OH-EgIgE/WUkHnjyPkxI/AAAAAAAAH8U/hMFhgknIlZo0yOy01SGqE4ClAnuyWqbswCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U64OH-EgIgE/WUkHnjyPkxI/AAAAAAAAH8U/hMFhgknIlZo0yOy01SGqE4ClAnuyWqbswCHMYCw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='157' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-74786798509152763002017-06-04T08:57:00.001+10:002017-06-04T08:57:46.360+10:00More knitted socks. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwMO3vIQgBE/WTM-3t3AXbI/AAAAAAAAH7M/DS8sTHV5xh8ytnpsjrkYEgpXO37KExl2gCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwMO3vIQgBE/WTM-3t3AXbI/AAAAAAAAH7M/DS8sTHV5xh8ytnpsjrkYEgpXO37KExl2gCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GnI9Y7wbFk4/WTM-6HQDaxI/AAAAAAAAH7Q/KjWfn7KlcWEke44MEhEHR5RDwje3s5WrgCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GnI9Y7wbFk4/WTM-6HQDaxI/AAAAAAAAH7Q/KjWfn7KlcWEke44MEhEHR5RDwje3s5WrgCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-59067503826982773512017-05-07T14:15:00.001+10:002017-05-07T14:15:12.960+10:00Friday Night with Friends What a great friend we have in Dory!!!! <br />She hosted this event Friday night. A virtual gathering of friends doing what they love, anything crafty. <br /><br />I spent Friday knitting the friends of Bridies socks. <br /><br />This is sock one. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8LC-XCCTNIQ/WQ6fQZkH9II/AAAAAAAAH54/d7HTsYs66JMTll-n1BwRANj-nMvVTjyjQCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8LC-XCCTNIQ/WQ6fQZkH9II/AAAAAAAAH54/d7HTsYs66JMTll-n1BwRANj-nMvVTjyjQCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And it's friend. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNErVERfYQk/WQ6fTrH7YII/AAAAAAAAH58/TEDrrEj9RQohWO0Tic7sCR4_Pfdt6gqrACHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNErVERfYQk/WQ6fTrH7YII/AAAAAAAAH58/TEDrrEj9RQohWO0Tic7sCR4_Pfdt6gqrACHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It is going to interesting to see how close the socks will be when the second is finished. <br /><br />Can't wait!<br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-81100498559844859152017-04-29T18:12:00.001+10:002017-04-29T18:12:38.790+10:00Graduation. This happened yesterday! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5sq1-VgZj_A/WQRK7KGQ4gI/AAAAAAAAH5E/ri4-Irf9sossySzJB27leLy55Qwvy9CjwCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5sq1-VgZj_A/WQRK7KGQ4gI/AAAAAAAAH5E/ri4-Irf9sossySzJB27leLy55Qwvy9CjwCHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KseuQtnIedI/WQRK9MquXXI/AAAAAAAAH5I/U9XF0P6rJsUI_7dLo45xDAn_smVGkxtwACHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KseuQtnIedI/WQRK9MquXXI/AAAAAAAAH5I/U9XF0P6rJsUI_7dLo45xDAn_smVGkxtwACHM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Do you remember all of this posts about finishing assignments. Well yesterday I proudly robed up and walked the stage to be greeted by the prochancellor of Australian Catholic University where he gave me a certificate congratulating me on my achievement. <br />I had my degree and results sent to me last year. <br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-16371591719404853902017-04-17T14:57:00.001+10:002017-04-17T14:57:42.486+10:00Easter Ling weekend Happy Easter all my friends. It has been a glorious weekend. Temperature has been wonderful. My daughter was home from uni for the weekend so this mum is very happy. <br /><br />I enjoy using instagram and came across a group, All People Quilt. Anyway they have a year long UFO challenge. You record 12 UFOs and number them 1-12. They draw a number and you can work on that project, you may or may not finish and that's okay. But.... so far for 2017 everything I have listed I have finished. This month is no exception. <br /><br />Number 11 was for the month and I had my Trip Around the World assigned to it. Most of the fabrics were cut out. So I had to finish cross cutting the strips and start making units. I needed nine. <br />So I have spent some time working on this project. I even spent time reverse sewing after joining a section the wrong way. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZSyQwbNy7sc/WPRLM2l4oNI/AAAAAAAAH4U/nONo0r5rmPI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZSyQwbNy7sc/WPRLM2l4oNI/AAAAAAAAH4U/nONo0r5rmPI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Today I sewed my last unit together and finished the quilt top. I was unsure of how it would fit on my bed but it fits well. I think I am gong to add a dark purple border and bind with the dark purple. But it already hangs over the edge. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oR3EcubzPgE/WPRLPAUvMhI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/A43akuO8puQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oR3EcubzPgE/WPRLPAUvMhI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/A43akuO8puQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1K0azdY333M/WPRLRbn2CfI/AAAAAAAAH4c/sP8DnMsXQb0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1K0azdY333M/WPRLRbn2CfI/AAAAAAAAH4c/sP8DnMsXQb0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The quilt is square but being a shorty it is hard to photograph. <br /><br />Now to pull out another UFO. My flannel quilt. <br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-49258756289826237542017-03-26T18:02:00.001+11:002017-03-26T18:02:41.025+11:00I am still here - justBeen a manic time over the past three weeks. Traveling around western New South Wales. Only home long enough to pack a bag, attend meetings and professional learning. <br /><br />Last week I was away for the whole week and nearly didn't get home as the road was closed due to the rain we have had over such a short time. <br /><br />I have been trying so hard to change my way of life. Walking, eating and throwing in some exercise. I have a work colleague to walk with and an a email friend who inspires me regularly. Small changes are taking effect but certainly needs to be a long term projects. <br /><br />My temperature quilt. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FwtMW1jVS4/WNdndpskp1I/AAAAAAAAH3U/aYuIpLaIkEw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FwtMW1jVS4/WNdndpskp1I/AAAAAAAAH3U/aYuIpLaIkEw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='65' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cleaning up my garden. Cut back the geisha girl. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6p1YOgTEX0w/WNdnfyH1biI/AAAAAAAAH3Y/qI3X0IcYIZ4/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6p1YOgTEX0w/WNdnfyH1biI/AAAAAAAAH3Y/qI3X0IcYIZ4/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Friends for Xmas all done. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f1t1b8uIgcg/WNdnh1cjrkI/AAAAAAAAH3c/Ni7WkAt38Cw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f1t1b8uIgcg/WNdnh1cjrkI/AAAAAAAAH3c/Ni7WkAt38Cw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Water we drive through last week. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eYi8DAF0nek/WNdnjwVE2tI/AAAAAAAAH3g/DPNQ-sEoEZ0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eYi8DAF0nek/WNdnjwVE2tI/AAAAAAAAH3g/DPNQ-sEoEZ0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-67479750318977414832017-03-01T22:13:00.001+11:002017-03-01T22:13:37.331+11:00Stippling for the first time Well last night at sewing I was challenged to stipple my quilt top. It was all ready for quilting so stipple away I did. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWbKeZEVuJ0/WLas1jadSNI/AAAAAAAAH2A/-jDRLTHNigA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWbKeZEVuJ0/WLas1jadSNI/AAAAAAAAH2A/-jDRLTHNigA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='253' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dixJ_SQbN8w/WLas3iuddrI/AAAAAAAAH2E/ddLVwIAyQTM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dixJ_SQbN8w/WLas3iuddrI/AAAAAAAAH2E/ddLVwIAyQTM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Need some practice but. It too bad for first go on a quilt top <br /><br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-38003089096908962852017-02-17T06:21:00.001+11:002017-02-17T06:21:53.733+11:00Initial Heart SwapThis year I joined in to the fun swap hosted by Cheryll. <br />You had to make something that had a heart and an initial and send something nice. <br /><br />Well I was blown away with my gifts from Anna. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-owTKrIlL9tE/WKX7x-e2-vI/AAAAAAAAH1Y/NJEu4-pwnGI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-owTKrIlL9tE/WKX7x-e2-vI/AAAAAAAAH1Y/NJEu4-pwnGI/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kxlRP27yG-c/WKX70EV6-UI/AAAAAAAAH1c/u-p4Oc-tNsA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kxlRP27yG-c/WKX70EV6-UI/AAAAAAAAH1c/u-p4Oc-tNsA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This mini is just adorable. <br />Thanks Anna and. Cheryll. <br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-52933586088213749832017-02-09T19:54:00.001+11:002017-02-09T19:54:39.379+11:00Initial heart swap. My parcel has been mailed off. Hope my partner likes my gifts. I have revived my parcel from Anna. <br />With the temperatures being ridiculous high 30 and 40 plus my chocolate was quite melted so I jus had to eat it. I will open my wrapped parcel on the 14th. Just because. <br /><br />I have been walking regularly for the past week. I am getting 8000 steps at least four times a week. For me this is huge. I even headed out this morning when my walking buddy slept in. <br /><br />Talia is packing up here room. Five more days and she will be gone. Off to Canberra to start her double degree. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of teaching. She is majoring in ancient History and minor if in Religious Education. <br />She is attending the uni where I went to. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-9255969372943843202017-01-22T18:14:00.001+11:002017-01-22T18:14:18.854+11:00Being a hooker ....I have joined an Aussie Temperature blanket - loom/crochet/knitted Facebook group. <br /><br />I am making hexagons (which would be such a surprise). <br /><br />I am loving my colour choices and how this blanket is coming together. <br /><br />Day 22 update. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WV_BhjG-qQ4/WIRbWF7ry8I/AAAAAAAAHzg/UMGE_Rpx-as/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WV_BhjG-qQ4/WIRbWF7ry8I/AAAAAAAAHzg/UMGE_Rpx-as/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This weekend has been such a wonderful one. My three girls were all home along with Talia's boyfriend Zac and Candice's boyfriend Jack. <br /><br />Friday night was a night of celebration. Loud music and alcohol was part of the night. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E3647ACN1KE/WIRbb4h76DI/AAAAAAAAHzk/MTedoXpenSo/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E3647ACN1KE/WIRbb4h76DI/AAAAAAAAHzk/MTedoXpenSo/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Candice and Jack <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L5eyvqQb7eQ/WIRbgBp19jI/AAAAAAAAHzo/S_0c6M1lbAU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L5eyvqQb7eQ/WIRbgBp19jI/AAAAAAAAHzo/S_0c6M1lbAU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Talia and Zac <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6cBEUUKXeU/WIRbl_vLWdI/AAAAAAAAHzs/loBuwumwMBk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6cBEUUKXeU/WIRbl_vLWdI/AAAAAAAAHzs/loBuwumwMBk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Saturday Candice, Bridie, Jack and I headed over to Parkes. We ate breakfast at Bellas then headed out to see the Dish. Jack was so excited!! <br /><br />The girls tried many times to "hold" up the dish. <br /><br />This is Bridie. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6cMuFQo2RG0/WIRbscARb5I/AAAAAAAAHzw/xw_yMsR4mcA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6cMuFQo2RG0/WIRbscARb5I/AAAAAAAAHzw/xw_yMsR4mcA/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Candice and Jack. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TCxSMh1ywMs/WIRbxR_huJI/AAAAAAAAHz0/pu04qu2vtPk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TCxSMh1ywMs/WIRbxR_huJI/AAAAAAAAHz0/pu04qu2vtPk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Next time Candice and Jack come they will be bringing Jack's son, Bailey. We might be heading up to Dubbo Zoo. <br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-23254050779714816232017-01-16T11:47:00.001+11:002017-01-16T11:47:51.742+11:00Holidays are great I am enjoying my time at home. Going through cupboards and rooms getting rid of some rubbish. <br /><br />I have also spent time in the end of a crochet hook, my version of the Temperature quilt. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lu1beKKfMFY/WHwX3MX-QKI/AAAAAAAAHyw/8dKB0tskg-g/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lu1beKKfMFY/WHwX3MX-QKI/AAAAAAAAHyw/8dKB0tskg-g/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='157' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2qx5af5a_A8/WHwX5RXmUiI/AAAAAAAAHy0/mfn_CgWZqcs/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2qx5af5a_A8/WHwX5RXmUiI/AAAAAAAAHy0/mfn_CgWZqcs/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='157' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And experimenting with a corner to corner quilt. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9pgqA6zeZEQ/WHwYG5xjRSI/AAAAAAAAHy4/7lmPfU0wEoc/s288/0.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9pgqA6zeZEQ/WHwYG5xjRSI/AAAAAAAAHy4/7lmPfU0wEoc/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='750' height='750' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I also joined #apqresolution Over on instagram. You make a list of 12 projects you want to start or finish and align them to a month. All people quilt choose a number and then you work on that project. <br />So this month is number six. <br />My project is to bind some quilts. This one was made by Candice for Talia. Tick it is finished. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zQRVHrh1zK0/WHwYJDjDf3I/AAAAAAAAHy8/ouRa3bCSPYc/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zQRVHrh1zK0/WHwYJDjDf3I/AAAAAAAAHy8/ouRa3bCSPYc/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I have also completed my Initial Heart swap project. <br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuQZZqxS3x4/WHwYLimaJAI/AAAAAAAAHzA/y7VXcPnV7Vc/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuQZZqxS3x4/WHwYLimaJAI/AAAAAAAAHzA/y7VXcPnV7Vc/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Now to bind some more quilts. <br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-64482115113906480622017-01-12T16:25:00.001+11:002017-01-12T16:25:40.965+11:00SSSC Xmas SwapWow what can I say. <br />I was pleasantly surprised to have received my parcel from Gail <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trailteach.blogspot.com/">Gail's Blog</a>, Independence Missouri. The name was so familiar and when I checked my previous swaps I had the privilege of sending Gail her parcel in 2015. <br /><br />The gifts I received from Gail were wonderful. <br />Some buttons and a notepad. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XFNPB-QXT0E/WHcTQ8oDnAI/AAAAAAAAHyI/EsyQKEO0kSQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XFNPB-QXT0E/WHcTQ8oDnAI/AAAAAAAAHyI/EsyQKEO0kSQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Some cute bobbin holders. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q1XBC9Osh7w/WHcTS3U74JI/AAAAAAAAHyM/EMh4m8X5i34/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q1XBC9Osh7w/WHcTS3U74JI/AAAAAAAAHyM/EMh4m8X5i34/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And the main present being a table runner featuring some of favourite things. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-The0mqPgy4Q/WHcTU7MfrSI/AAAAAAAAHyQ/OM5Nx1-pF20/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-The0mqPgy4Q/WHcTU7MfrSI/AAAAAAAAHyQ/OM5Nx1-pF20/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='142' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Thank you so much for my special gifts and also thank you Chooky for hosting another successful swap. <br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-56924214562270078072016-12-26T07:38:00.001+11:002016-12-26T07:38:14.380+11:00Christmas 2016<br />Merry Christmas everyone. <br />I had a great Christmas Day with some very special presents received. <br /><br />I also had my three daughters with me this year. It has been a while since together. We all gathered at mums house in Canberra. Mum dad my two sisters and my girls. <br /><br />Bridie made me a piece of nail string art which was quite special. <br /><br />I was also very delighted with my SSSC parcel. I was very spoilt and will make a separate post later. <br /><br />As always we ate and drank too much. The girls spent time swimming in the pool listening to music and having a drink. <br /><br />Crazy to think I now have to girls who are of legal age to drink. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1DJZdwZgCU/WGAuGa7afhI/AAAAAAAAHv0/cIwzQYSU7Ys/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1DJZdwZgCU/WGAuGa7afhI/AAAAAAAAHv0/cIwzQYSU7Ys/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w7ZpJi7sSh0/WGAuH3nWUtI/AAAAAAAAHv4/NN7dnyU5-a4/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w7ZpJi7sSh0/WGAuH3nWUtI/AAAAAAAAHv4/NN7dnyU5-a4/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-seI0KbOsQK4/WGAuJlLTK3I/AAAAAAAAHv8/LFxAAOd0F3k/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-seI0KbOsQK4/WGAuJlLTK3I/AAAAAAAAHv8/LFxAAOd0F3k/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ogTsYdLX_m0/WGAuLecmJwI/AAAAAAAAHwA/M5cq_WOVpQk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ogTsYdLX_m0/WGAuLecmJwI/AAAAAAAAHwA/M5cq_WOVpQk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lKrhJ9GLjLE/WGAuNFQb95I/AAAAAAAAHwE/GmsCOeLWits/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lKrhJ9GLjLE/WGAuNFQb95I/AAAAAAAAHwE/GmsCOeLWits/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-27742946225662297562016-12-23T08:49:00.001+11:002016-12-23T08:49:32.338+11:00Xmas 2016What a crazy couple of months I have had. <br /><br />The girls father ended up in ICU for a week and is still in hospital 3 weeks later - tetanus. <br /><br />Work has finished. <br /><br />Talia got her HSC results. Missed out on primary teaching early entry so now waiting for offers to be released to see if he can get into secondary teaching. <br /><br />Talia has begun a new friendship with a boy!<br /><br />Bridie headed off to Canberra for two weeks before me. <br /><br />I am officially on holidays. Back to work 23 January. <br /><br />Spending Xmas with all 3 girls in Canberra with my mum dad and sisters. <br /><br />Anyway....<br /><br />Have done some sewing. <br />Including <br /><br />Finishing off self binding bff stitchery hexagons - <br />Crocheting a Xmas stocking <br />Table centre <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WT_stxlMSzk/WFxKagger5I/AAAAAAAAHu4/NYt2kXGTbr0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WT_stxlMSzk/WFxKagger5I/AAAAAAAAHu4/NYt2kXGTbr0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='322' height='322' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hope you all keep safe this Christmas season. I am looking forward to opening my SSCS parcel in two days time. <br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-79879382110775165792016-12-04T10:53:00.001+11:002016-12-04T10:53:39.148+11:00Friday night with friends. Loved joining in with everyone. <br />I spent the time working on my crochet Xmas stocking. <br /><br />It is starting to look like a stocking. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NlnUofcgDLs/WENbAcP6ZXI/AAAAAAAAHtE/SVJii4CcRDk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NlnUofcgDLs/WENbAcP6ZXI/AAAAAAAAHtE/SVJii4CcRDk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Also this past week we have begun putting up the Xmas decorations. Live rediscovering all my handmade goodies. <br /><br />Those I have received as presents and those I have made <br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-34023443866567773442016-11-28T18:46:00.001+11:002016-11-28T18:46:20.122+11:00Birthday parcelHow kind are those who blog. <br /><br />Today I received a parcel from a gorgeous lady, Michelle Ridgeway. My parcel was deliver to the wrong address and was not passed on to me. <br /><br />Michelle has replaced the parcel with these gorgeous gifts. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D8g8Kg3i1Xg/WDvgyscz1pI/AAAAAAAAHr8/dG9h7JL-w0o/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D8g8Kg3i1Xg/WDvgyscz1pI/AAAAAAAAHr8/dG9h7JL-w0o/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Thank you so very much Michelle. <br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Simone Hardinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06855951626319603169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247933625597872591.post-50413708830861277242016-11-20T22:36:00.001+11:002016-11-20T22:36:21.390+11:00The #hexie pile is growing #rosaliedekkerdesigns #bff #stitcheries #blog<iframe src="http://ift.tt/2gaa4EE" width="612" height="710" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true"></iframe><br />
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I was able to add the final stitch to this stitching Be a Blessing. <br />
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