My mother

Sad to say that my darling mother passed away last Sunday the 17th February 2013.  She was 97 years.  I will miss her.

Nessie

Owl bag

This is a bag I have made.  I used the raw edge applique method to sew the owl onto the bag.  It was great fun drawing the owl which I had in my mind for a while.

That's all for now.

Nessie

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with good health and happiness.

That's all for now,

Nessie

Christmas Time

When I was visiting Melbourne crossing  Elizabeth Street I saw this Christmas greeting on the side of the Flinders Street Station.

Even the foot bridge had a decoration

 as well as the Melbourne Town hall being all wrapped up!

This is the Christmas tree for 2012.

Tomorrow is Christmas Day.  I wish everyone a very Happy and Joyous Christmas and a peaceful time over this holiday period.

That's all for now,

Nessie

Christmas Market

 Last Saturday I went for a walk up to the Christmas Market .  In December the Main Street is closed off to traffic to make it easier for people to wander and visit all the stalls.

 There was a jumping castle

 pony rides for the children.

 The Jazz Band took their post in the bus stop and added to the morning with their music.

 There were lots of Christmas items for sale.

 Lots of knitted teddies

 and other toys.

 Here are a variety of hair clips that were available to purchase.

 Scarves in many colours.

 and these two beautiful dolls needing a good home,

 and handbags galore.

 These cows were great to see, some one's creativity.

Of course it would not be a Christmas Market without Father Christmas.  He was kept busy with all the children.

It was a lovely day, the predicted rain did not happen which made it much more enjoyable.

That's all for now,

Nessie

Bag finished

 This is a bag I have just finished making.  It is the Charm Party Tote by Quilts Illustrated.

             I saw this beautiful red rose when I was on one of my walks as well as

          this yellow protea                                               

and these pretty pink standard roses.

We have been spoilt this Spring by all the lovely flowers out in bloom as a result of the good rainfall we have had this year.

That's all for now,

Nessie 

A bit of this and that

 The above are some of the spring flowers I have seen on my walks.

 The branches of our almond tree are  bending over with almonds this year. 

I saw these tiles and they reminded me of a patchwork quilt.

That's all for now.

Nessie