Recently I won a prize from Anorina at Samelia's Mum... it was a sheet of the iron on dissolvable paper printed with 1" hexagons.... I'm looking forward to trying these out. Anorina so kindly added one of her too sweet for words denim and liberty heart needle cases.... It's so pretty and useful!
Thanks Anorina... both will be well used...
My daughter and I have continued walking around some of the gardens that are being prepared for Carnival which starts this weekend...
.. this magnolia just looked utterly splendid against the blue sky...
... and a huge bed full of beautiful tulips... (they flowered a bit early following odd weather here)
mass plantings in all the beds...
... I love these little hedges cut into mother duck and her babies...
this hedge is a big curly caterpillar... can you see how they did the feet.. so funny
this little kookaburra just sat while I stood quite close... I was about a metre away from it here....
My dear friend Shez had a birthday (quite a while ago and I was late in sending her a giftie) This is a set designed by Kris (Tag Along Teddies) Shez travels quite a lot so I thought these would be useful and added some ever so sweet border type fabric for her to play with. Happy Birthday Shez.
Righto, Gotto Go... I am demonstrating quilting on a domestic machine at the Creative Fields Quilt Exhibition hosted by The Quilters Angel this weekend and need to get some samples ready.... it's going to be such fun
Congrats on your prize win Fiona. I have used those dissolvable papers and they are great. Hope it won't be too wet for the Carnival. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteGood morning Fiona,congrats on your lovely win,what a lovely pic of you and the kookaburra,love the flower pics and your weather looks so beautiful up there. Oh my friend I love my gorgeous gifts from you those bags are being used at the moment as I have taken mum to my sisters and I can't wait to make myself something with those very cute fabric Thankyou so very much,enjoy your day my friend xx
ReplyDeleteGreat win Fiona. The gardens look beautiful. I think Kooka was pretending you weren't there lol! Great to encounter wildlife so close. Enjoy your quilting demo....you will be awesome xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and practical win :) Oh those gardens are so lovely and creative ;) Lovely gifts for Shez, I'm sure they will get loads of use :) Hope your demonstrations are the mostest fun for everyone involved :)
ReplyDeleteLovely win. The gardens are gorgeous. Have fun with the demo. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteit'll be interesting to see how the hexagon paper works, have fun using it. Wish I was closer, I'd love to come and watch your demo
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win!! The gardens are really beautiful, love the caterpillar and the kookaburra. I used to sing the kookaburra song when I was a kid. Never knew what they looked like, lol. Your gifts to Shez are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the iron on hexies but have heard they are good. And such a cute little needle case. Oh I wish I had a beautiful show garden......but then I wouldn't have any sewing time. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! I would love to get up to the flower carnival......perhaps one of these days.......
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to find out how the hexagons turn out. I love your flower photos . I also liked the shrubbery train in Laurelbank Gardens . Sorry for telling you I didn't have a blog. I forgot I had one from some work inservice. A few years ago.
ReplyDeleteWhat A great win ... Very special gift for Shez ....beautiful blooms ������
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to take advantage of all those wonderful garden - they are looking amazing. And the weather looks perfectly suited to wandering as well.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all your demo days!!
What a nice gift...lovely walk around the gardens
ReplyDeleteThe gardens are just magnificent Fiona. Lovely gifts you made for Shez
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win , I will be anxious to hear what you think of the hexies . Beautiful gardens , wow , love those tulips . Lovely gifts for your friend Shez . Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteHave fun this weekend. That little heart needle case is darling.
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts and what beautiful flowers and garden. Lovely time of the year for the garden, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful Fi... EnJoY xox
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely combination of denim and liberty, so pretty.
ReplyDeletethe gardens look beautiful, enjoy your quilty weekend. Enjoy showcasing your talents!
Nice wins Fiona - I love the needlecase. Great garden pictures, such a lot of colour and those caterpillar feet are brilliant! Have a great weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteThat dissolvable paper looks like a handy product, let us know what you think of it after you trial it. Looks like a beautiful day to wander the gardens. Good luck with the quilting demonstration.
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona, I'm over visiting from FNSI- looks like you have plenty to keep you busy!
ReplyDeleteHugs sharm
I love Toowoomba at this time of year..... the flower festival which I never quite managed to get to (proper) because of the super fabulous quilt show as well. I love Magnolias....they grow really well here and I plan to plant some in my new garden....oh I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gardens.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed another great weekend :)
Dear Fiona,
ReplyDeletecongrratulations on the won gifts, how nice to get some goodies ever once in a while.
Lovely pictures of all these beautiful flowers.
Looks like you have overcome winter already.
Greetings,
Sylvia
What a great prize. You will have fun with it. The gardens look lovely. We will just have to time a visit to the area for this time of year at some stage, as they would be wonderful to see.
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