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Friday, March 27, 2015

Stitching along....

This years Stitch-A-Long hosted by Chookyblue is Nature's Journey by Anni Downs....

these are my blocks for March.. the larger blocks are 6 1/2" and the smaller one's 3 1/2".


Even though the needleturn is a slow and fiddly process for me - as is doing blanket stitch inside out - I am enjoying it all and having it broken into workable amounts each month is a bonus...

Thanks Chookyblue for hosting this and so much support and encouragement on the Stitch-A-Long blog... I love seeing all the different colour choices

Our local council gives us an annual voucher for 2 free plants with our rates... I have always forgotten to go and collect mine but I did this week....


the plants in the front with the orange flowers are an Eremophila (or Emu bush) groundcovers and there were some lavenders going extra as they weren't labelled so I got 3 of those - both are hardy plants, the Emu bush being a native Australian plant ....

My Hubz is reaching the big 60 next week and how amazing that some friends that he worked are going to be here this weekend.  A couple from Sydney and another couple from Sunshine Coast are travelling up as well as friends and family who live locally.



The Sydney couple moved to Switzerland and then Aus, and the other couple New Zealand and now Aus.

We all lived in the same town in Zimbabwe 20 years ago... so it's a lovely reunion and a special time for him to spend with 'gold' friends.

Righto, Gotto Go, beds to make, beer to fridge, shopping to do, party to make....


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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Fiona happy birthday to Dave my hubby went 60 this month too,and how lovely for him that his friends will party with you all. Lovely plants you got,they will be great for your garden xx

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  2. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    oops forgot to say how lovely your blocks are Fiona,well done xx

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  3. WoolenSailsMarch 27, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful and nice to get free plants. I got some lavender plants last year and seeds to start a garden of them, will be nice to have my own fresh lavender.

    Debbie

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  4. RaewynMarch 27, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful Fiona! I love the colours you are working in. Happy 60th to your hubby - hope you all have a wonderful time!

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  5. simplestitchesMarch 27, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    love your blocks....wish our local council would gift something to us with our rates!
    and Happy Birthday to Mr BugzRugz, hope your day is extra special with "gold" friends attending

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  6. OddbjørgMarch 27, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Your blocks look great!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  7. marinaMarch 27, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    your blocks are gorgeous and love the fussy cutting too.
    Happy birthday to Hubz sounds like you will be celebrating his '0' birthday in the most wonderful way!
    happy planting

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  8. FlickenstichlerinMarch 27, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Dear Fiona,
    beautiful stitchery and applique and what exciting time with friends ahead of you.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  9. Karen SMarch 27, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Lovely work on the blocks. They are growing!
    Have a fantastic weekend with the celebrations!

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  10. CherylMarch 27, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Natures Journey is looking fantastic Fiona. A big happy birthday to your hubby - what a coincidence - I am turning 60 next week also

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  11. BarbMarch 27, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    You do the most amazing work....that quilt is awesome.

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  12. SheilaMarch 28, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful Fiona , lovely work as always . Happy 60th to your dear Hubby !! Hugs Sheila

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  13. Sue SAMarch 28, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Lovely blocks, such neat stitching. Hope your hubby has a lovely birthday and you all enjoy catching up with old and new friends, sometimes we wait too long to simply enjoy each others company!

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  14. JeanetteMarch 28, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Lovely blocks. i just can't seem to find the mojo to work on them. Better get cracking today. Happy 60th to Hubby. Hugs,xx

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  15. SusanMarch 28, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Happy birthday hubz! Sounds like a good weekend of celebrating ahead. Your blocks are gorgeous.

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  16. sunnyMarch 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Your quilt is going to be amazingly beautiful!

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  17. Michelle RidgwayMarch 28, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I hope Mr Bubz has a super celebration with everyone. Very special! Your blocks are looking great. Nice work on your new plants x

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  18. JaneMarch 28, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Those blocks are lovely, have fun catching up with everyone

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  19. LinMarch 29, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    How lovely to be given free plants! Have a great party. xx

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  20. Chookyblue......March 29, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    your NJ SAL blocks are beautiful..............
    have fun with your visitors...........

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  21. kiwikidMarch 29, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    You r blocks are just beautiful Fiona....great idea to get the plants...the ground cover one looks great......happy birthday wishes to your hubby, hope you all have a great time catching up with your friends.

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  22. AllieMarch 29, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Lovely blocks, and your needleturn is amazing! Happy Happy Birthday to your hubby, I hope you're having a wonderful party!!!

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  23. ElyteMarch 29, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Love the Nature's Journey blocks. Big projects need to be broken down into smaller enjoyable bits otherwise they can be very daunting. A big happy birthday wish to your hubby. How wonderful that special friends can be part of the celebration.

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  24. ChrissieMarch 30, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    Love your blocks. What a good idea for the plants. Wish your hubby a happy birthday, have a wonderful time with family and friends xcx

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  25. JosieMarch 30, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Your blocks are gorgeous Fiona. Love your fabric choices and your fussy cutting is just perfect. Hope Hubz has/had a happy birthday and that both of you enjoy catching up with your 'gold' friends......xxx

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  26. JanetMarch 30, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    I do love your fabric choices for Nature's Journey. Happy birthday to hubby. Fun to have old friends there to help drink the beer. :)

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  27. AntheaMarch 31, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    beautiful work on your NJ blocks Fiona. I hope The Hubz has a fantastic birthday, how wonderful to meet up again with those friends...

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  28. SusanApril 1, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Your NJ blocks look so lovely....

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