New to me

While away in Sydney, did I mention Rose and I went to Sydney???? hehehe Anyway, Sue, who we stayed with, taught me a crochet technique I have never seen before. It is called 'broomstick lacework'. It involves a very large knitting needle and a crochet hook. I used a 12mm needle and a 4.5 hook and made myself a beautiful scarf. I love this technique and hopefully will do a baby rug soon.

Sue was using a 15mm plastic needle but I found it too slippery to work with so I bought a wooden needle. I could only get a 12mm at the time but I am very pleased with the end result.

Now I have a little story to tell.........................................

Whilst in Sydney, I went off to take a photo and asked Rose to look after my Banana Bread

I turned around from where I was and zoomed in to take a photo of Rose and look what I spied.................................................

Rose texting............Banana bread alone................

A Pigeon lurking...........................

Rose still texting...................banana bread still alone.................A pigeon swooping

'Was that a pigeon?'...........................

"Nah just my imagination.................mmmm Banana bread'...................


Well I never!!!!!!! I should not have worried about the pigeons.....................

Hehehehehe..................Just joking, Rose had her own banana bread but it was so funny. Sorry Rose. Just too funny not to share....................love ya

Jules

Sydney Aquarium

Since Rose has put the sites of Sydney on her blog, I thought instead of boring you with the same pics I would show my favourites from the aquarium. (I had so much trouble with my camera I am going to go to lessons on how to use it) So pop over to Rose and see what we got up to.

We really enjoyed the aquarium. We entered while it was daylight and came out at dusk......... Here are some of my faves.

A face only a mother could love...................

Who cares about finding Nemo.............I found Bruce........Shmile.......hehehe

HELP!! HELP!!! The suction is really bad in these parts



TELL ME ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

Who is looking at who here????????? Don't you love photo errors.

I love this too..............It's CAMERA FISH!!!!

BOO!!!!

If I stay very still she might go away...........I loved this little man.

I really want to return to Sydney. I loved it. I would like to take the family to see it all.

Jules

P.S Hey Rose, where to next?........we must go first to make sure we can return with the family. It is the only sensible thing to do...............

Annie's arrived

Marcel over at Aunt Pitty Pats held an Annie swap.

My swap partner Jillian received her Annie this week and today I received mine. She is so cute. Jillian also sent me a pattern, fabric and a card. Thank you Jillian for finding the time to create my Annie. I hope your girls are both well now.


Jillian's Annie to me




My Annie to Jillian

Jules

Sydney

Rose and I went to The Darling Harbour craft and quilt show. We were happy little photographers . It was the first visit to Sydney for both of us.

These are some of the purchases from the show.





I met up with Sue which was lovely and she even interrupted her lunch to have a photo with me. It was lovely she remembered me from my stay at her B&B last year. It was good to see you Sue.





This is Kathy on the L and Sue on the R. Sue opened her home for Rose and I to be guests for 5 days. We were treated like queens. Sue ran us around everywhere and fed us. Such a lovely family, so friendly and warm. Kathy was also staying with Sue. We all enjoyed our stay.





Read this sign. Rose and I cracked up when we saw it. Rose may have a better view but you can work it out if you look closely. It reads 'Some things can't be shared on a blog' Can you see what it is advertising? I love it.




I will blog again soon with some sites from Sydney.

Jules

I won

A parcel arrived in the mail today. I was a lucky winner of the 'Cupcake Cuties' pattern Natalie Ross was giving away on her blog. YAY. I am going to make it for Charlie's Birthday.I borrowed the pic from Natalie's blog as I have had to hide the pattern from Charlie.

Jules

Phew.....I can breath again

May is finally over......................

I have: finished and delivered the quilt. (It was very appreciated)

organised a 7oth and 50th birthday. (Brother and Mother.........a fantastic evening)

guided Steven in decorating a cake (and my he did well)

I made a costume and headpiece for Charlie

She performed today in the beginners Tap solo section. Her very first time on stage by herself. She danced very well and came third.

And I finished my Annie for a swap.

DONE............. and dusted

I stayed very organised though and some things couldn't be done until a day before it was needed. I can't believe how calm I have been. Now to move on to some sewing therapy I think.

Jules