Finally Back

I am back and don't know where to start my posting.

I had another operation last Monday and hopefully now all will be right and I can resume my life the way I like it.

I think I will start with the Townsville trip.

Lily into my lip gloss. Of course I had to leave it there with her but she is not allowed it unless she asks for it and then used it and gives it back to her mother. That was that rule I made with me and she did not object and she used to paint her brothers lips with it. So cute

Jack out to lunch on Mother's Day. It was my daughters birthday as well.

The other Nanny helping the children on the ropes.

We are at the Queens Park having a picnic.

My grandchildren kept me going up there. I had forgotten just how much energy a two and three year old had. What had to be done to keep them amused. Lots of painting, glueing, walking each day down the back yard to tell stories about the fairies that live in the gum trees there.

Pushing them around on the bikes. Of course they worked but they liked Nanny Darl (as the call me) to push them and of course getting the meals ready at night for them so they could be in bed early. It was just lovely to wake up in the morning with two little faces looking at me saying Nanny are you awake. I would pretend to still be sleeping and they would then jump all over me.

Till next time

Keep stitching and I will post some pictures of the class in Townsville

Delia

Hello from Townsville

Hi All

I am in Townsville and have recovered well. I will be operated on again on the 24th of May. After that all systems go as I have a bit of catching up to do.

I have taken pictures up here but forgot to bring my camera to computer lead with me. When I get home I will post some pictures of my lovely grandchildren.

I have just about finished my project for a challenge.

I will be teaching at Fibre Arts on Thursday and really looking forward to it.

The group of ladies are just lovely. I had a great time with them last Wednesday. My daughter's friend took me along to two gallery's and we looked at some wonderful work.

Off to do a bit more work on my challenge now while the kids are out.

Keep stitching

Delia

Retreat with the Palmwoods Art Girls

I am posting some pictures of the Palmwoods Art Retreat. 3 of my friends and myself attended. It was a fantastic two day and nights. We can't wait for the next one.

These are some of the works from show and tell.

Embroidery quilt by

Nicki's two quilts. If you look closely you will notice that they are both the same quilt but the black one appears to have not borders and looks so different.

Happy Quilters
Everyone happy at work

Judith had made this embroidered quilt when she was a teenager. She has some stains on it now after maybe 30 years. If anyone has ideas as to how to get them out please let me know.

A lovely hexagon quilt made by Erica

This was designed, made and hand appliqued by Marlene.

Judith made this lovely Christmas Tree out of small triangles. I want to do one for next Christmas.

A very lovely fine shawl Merle has made.

Lace

Karyll felting her shawl.

Bonnie looking quite smart with her felting machine. She has had the machine for about 2 years and had not used it. So I asked her along to the retreat to be show how to. Of course I got into the picture and loved the machine and now have my own. I have posted samples on an earlier post. I am just blown away with what these machines can do.

Away for a while

Hi Girls

I have had emergency surgery this week and will be having a little down time.

I will post when I can and when I am up and running again full time I will be having a give a way of one of my patterns on the blog.

I am ok so.

Keep Stitching

Delia

Embelishing Machine

Hello to you all.

I have been having a play on the felting machine. I do apologise for the pictures. My camera will not work tonight so I have to use my husbands and I don't think the pictures are that good.

When I get my camera working I will repost.

Synthetic Wool felted on to black background.

Material rose and leaves felted into black background.

2 pieces of cut flower shapes and then one of organza felted in the middle with a wool centre felted on to the centre. The organza stands up and looks quite nice.

Threads crossed hatched.

Synthetic wool used in different ways.

I also made some wool flowers but they are in the studio so will post later.

Keep stitching

Delia

Embelishing Machine

Hi Girls

I am quite excited as I have just purchased an embellishing machine.

Tonight I will be giving it a work out.

I brought a Janome and I know if you break a needle you have to replace the whole section but it will work with 5,4,3,2,1 needles if you have to or until you get a new set. You can now buy a set that when one breaks you can replace each needle like the other brands. That is what I will do when I have to replace the needles.

I am so happy as I got this machine for a great bargain of $299. I have viewed these machines on the Internet for $399.

The shop is Kims Sewing and Patchwork Centre

Unit 1/5 Main Drive

Warana Qld

So girls if you are thinking of buying one of these machines call in and see Kim

$299 while stock lasts.

I have been a bit busy this week but will post some pictures of last weekend retreat this weekend.

Keep stitching

Delia

Free BOM

Hi

I have found a wonderful free block of the month. Along with a lot of other lovely items you can purchase.

Until the 10th (tomorrow) there is also another quilt that is free. So if you hurry you can have it as well.

Below is the first block of the series. They are worked in hand embroidery and pencil shading. I love this work.

Go to

http://willowberrydesigns.typepad.com/

You will find Cheryl has some wonderful designs.

Keep stitching

Delia