Caravan crazy!

There is no denying it...I love caravans!!

I can't wait to drive off into the sunset with the van on the back and lead a simple, basic life for (6) months exploring our great country with the kids.

After packing a few boxes on Sunday, I decided I needed a bit of 'sewing' therapy.

So instead of continuing to pack boxes, I launched into sewing my retro caravan quilt top.

Very productive!!

So here is a sneak peek........

I don't usually name quilts.

I can't help but feel that this one needs a name......any ideas??.........anyone?????

Cyclone Yasi and My Creative space

North Queensland has been 'smashed' by cyclone Yasi. 

Thankfully there has been no loss of life to date (only births).

Lets hope and pray it stays like that.

Stay safe everyone up there.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you to the Government and emergency workers for all your hard work in helping the communities of far North Queensland.

Trying to be distracted by 'My Creative Space' today as listening to the radio is a bit all consuming.

I am just putting the final touches on a quilt for a friend today.

It is a 100+yo family tablecloth that I have made into a quilt for her.

It is a special thing to 'upcycle' items such as this because you are using something that is quite sentimental and turning it into something that the whole family can enjoy and love.

So, Ritchie family it is just about finished and ready to enjoy.

FINALLY!!!

Thanks for your patience with your friend, Megan the Procrastinator.

Quilting mojo

I had an urge to quilt today.

Must be this cool, rainy, 'indoorsy' weather we are having here in Brisbane.

I went to quilt a smaller project but did not have enough wadding (sorry Jules).

So,  then grabbed a queen size quilt top that was ready to go!!

I have had this quilt top completed for a while now so am feeling good about completing it.

The fabric is from the 'Mendocino' range by Heather Ross.

Seahorses, Fish, Mermaids, Octopus, Kelp and Squid make up a nice 'under the sea' theme.

Ella has also had a productive creative day.
She decided to revisit crocheting which is fabulous.
This little red and yellow number is going to be a small blanket for something she is getting for Christmas.

Well done Elsie!!