Wednesday 16 November 2011

Our gorgeous girl...

Well it's more than a week since my last post as we have had a few things on our minds and decisions to be made.  Our gorgeous girl Rosie had been diagnosed with cancer a little while ago and after an operation to remove the cancer, we started a course of chemotherapy hoping that she would make a full recovery.   Two weeks ago on a trip to have a chemo treatment another lump was discovered, this time in a lymph node.  We have now started on another type of chemo and will be keeping her in our prayers as usual.

Our gorgeous girl...


Sunday 6 November 2011

In my garden this week...

Maggie decided it was a good place to have a rest...




My red rose is about to bloom...




As is my Bird of Paradise...


The creepers are about to meet!
Creeping Boobialla to the left and Virginia Creeper to the right, create a lovely effect on the sleeper steps...


The tomatoe plants have almost doubled in size since their last photo shoot...

Wednesday 2 November 2011

In my creating space this week...

This week I decided I'd give my string quilt a rest and start on something that will grow a little more quickly, so here is what's on my table and design wall at present...



I have been collecting Kaffe Fassett red and pink fabrics for a few months now (since I started patchwork!), but I already have quite a collection and so thought it was time to use them.  This quilt will be for me,  I just love the combination of red and pink together.  I was looking for a pattern that would allow the quilt to grow quickly and also allow me to mix and match lots of fabrics.  I think the disappearing nine patch works well.  Here's how it looks on my design wall ...


I have 52 blocks so far and am not sure how many more I will do, I think I'll just keep going and hopefully I'll know when to stop!

Take Care

Lanizzy