National Mug Rug Day

 Today is National Mug Rug Day.
This little beauty was made for me by my dear friend Dorothy, who knows how much I love pretty  teacups.

Now although I have not made many Mug Rugs myself, I must confess to making this one in December2013 for a dear friend.
This friend isn't fond of them at all !!!
Although maybe she is warming to them just a bit, after receiving so many.
Luv Ya Shez,    enjoyinglife.blogspot.com

Musings of a lazy blogger

 It is such a long time between between posts, maybe I should change my blog name to the lazy blogger.
I have still been doing a bit of sewing, a couple of stitcheries, I can't show yet.
For years I have wanted to make a crazy quilt and have been collecting bits and pieces for that purpose, at last I have started, these are my first two 12.5 inch blocks, still works in progress.

 I am not sure what I am doing, but enjoying myself immensely in the process.
I may call this quilt "Butterfly Dreaming" or perhaps "Garden Dreaming" or even "The Birds and the Bees', no not that.

I have this lovely book by Allie Aller to drool over, I don't think mine will ever be up to Allie's standard, but I'm having fun trying.
Anyway until next time, whenever that will be,
Live well,  Laugh often, and Love much.
Rosie.

My Mill Rosie Swap gift

What a fabulous day we had at Mill Rose Cottage on Saturday at the Mill Rosie Friends get together.
Although I did not take good photos on the day, I must share pics of my swap gift, made by our fun Naughty Santa for the day Shez of Enjoying Life.
Our swap gift this time was to be designed by Bronwyn Hayes of Red Brolly.

Not only did I receive the gorgeous Red Brolly apron, but Shez also included one of her great kitchen hand towels, all colour coordinated baking accessories, plus cookie cutters and cookery book.
No excuses for me not getting the Christmas baking done now.

Shez tied the apron on for me, I loved it so much I don't think the other lovely girls had the heart to take it off me. ( I threatened them with the evil eye if they did).

 Shez tried hard to get us to play Naughty Santa, but not much gift swapping was done as most of us wanted to keep the gift we unwrapped, ( maybe better luck next year Shez ).
Thank you girls for such a fun day.
Hugs R.

Tuesday Treasures, My Garden.

 My Garden Is My Treasure today,Spring has sprung, I love Freesias, they have such wonderful perfume.

 This is my "Rosalie" Azalea, the only one I have been able to grow in our soil.

                                 A brilliant Cyclamen,a gift 5 years ago after a spell in hospital.

                               And a favorite, little Johnny Jump Ups, they pop up all over the garden.

So go over to Melody,at Thehouseonthesideofthehill.blogspot.com to see what other Treasures are on show.

Having Fun with Spool Critters

 These are the wool felt Spool Critters I have been enjoying  making, they can be used as Pin Cushions, if you could bear sticking pins into them, I had a collection of antique spools, I have now used them all, hence the modern ones on the Lamb.

The Pattern is from Bird Brain Designs, I bought it from South Fabrics in Echuca,  Victoria, a very good easy pattern to use.

Mill Rosie Friends, Better Late than never.

I would just like to add my post about the fantastic time we had at Mill Rose Cottage on Sunday.
What a fabulous group of women, we enjoyed lots of chatter,  much laughter, good food and a bit of sewing at this wonderful venue.
 I thank each and every one of you for your friendship, thank you also to Christine for being such a competent driver for Melody, Leanne and me.
The Photos have been shown, I was having trouble with Blogger, hence the late post, but I will add these two, the top photo is of my lovely blue bag  made by Sharon of Lilabelle Lane, note the blue wrapped sweet treats Sharon added, ( I have such a sweet tooth ).
The second photo is the bag I made for the blue swap which was warmly received by Barb of Barb's Creations.
Thanks again Girls ,
Hugs R.

Tuesday Treasures

This is my Tuesday Treasure for today with Melody of The House On The Side Of The Hill.
Like many of our Blogger Friends I love pretty China, especially Tea Pots, I still love to make a pot with loose leaf tea.
I first saw this"Royal Albert" Tea Pot when visiting my local Vinnies op shop,it was in the glass case reserved for special items and priced at $65, I loved it but couldn't warrant paying that price.
Each time I went to the shop I would check MY Teapot was still in the case, eventually the price came down, first $35, then $17, I told myself when it reached $10 I would buy it (scrooge hey).
Well you guessed it, on my next visit it was gone from the case, Oh well I thought someone was happy to pay the $17, good for them.
Imagine my surprise and shock when leaving the shop to see MY pot on a table, and the price $4.
I ALWAYS KNEW IT HAD MY NAME ON IT.
I can only think not many people use loose leaf tea these days.