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.

My Tuesday Treasure for today is my Antique sewing notions collage, I found it at a school fete, on Phillip Island, as I love all old sewing bits and bobs it had to come home with me to join my own collection. The lady who made it said she hoped I would cherish it, no worries there.
Join Melody at The House on The Side Of THe Hill to see other treasures.

A small Finish

I have just finished this small wall Hanging for my sewing room. A Teddlywinks design by Liz Stanway. Liz's patterns are a delight to do, I love her Teddies.
I used D.M.C 221 for the red work and French General Fabrics for the borders.
Now all I need is a wire hanger as I put a sleeve on the back instead of the hanging tabs used on the pattern.
More finishers on the way, just need to be quilted, hopefully will be on the blog soon.

Tuesday Treasures

I have not blogged for a very long time, but this year i hope to do better. today I would like to join with Melody for Tuesday Treasures.
I am very late showing these little treasures also, as most Christmas decorations would be tucked away.
but these Jim Shore Santas were brought home for me by my Dear Daughter on a recent trip to America, I just love them, and found it hard to relegate them to the Christmas cupboard.
Perhaps we need a little Christmas all year round, and I could keep them out.Cheers R.

Tuesday Treasures

Since our wonderful Toby died,(I have blogged about him before) we have not had another dog of our own. These are our little Granddogs, Maggie, very muddy after playing in the wet garden, and Seymour, happily posing for the camera. They come to us whenever their families are away from home. They treat our place as their personal holiday resort,(be it ever so humble) and have us twisted around their paws, (a bit like the Grandkids really).

What would life be without the love and devotion of our pets?