Glenharrow Gardens Stitch In 2008

Wow! The sun is shining and warm, and we are again sitting in one of the most beautiful places, with only one thing to do - that is to stitch! My friend Nancy and myself spend Sunday past at Glenharrow Gardens in Belgrave at the Spring Stitch In 2008, with Rosalie Quinlan and Leanne Beasley. We have been given 2 lovely stitcheries to do, or if we don't get to finish, which is highly likely, due to all the talking, we get to take them home to finish. Lunch consisted of the most magnificent food I think I have ever had. We had a most satisfying day and are both thoroughly refreshed and totally inspired! Here are a collection of photos that I took during the day.... And thankyou to Rosalie, Leanne and Nell for hosting yet another enjoyable Stitch In...

Our Inspiration...


My friend Nancy's work...in progress!

A Beautiful Blue Peacock....

The Stitching Room... Full of Inspiration of Every Wall...

The Barn Area... The Room where Lunch was Served....

Vanilla Slice... Yummy!

And more Stitching after Lunch...... Well Maybe!!
Lots of talking and catching up with friends and just a little stitching...

A Slice of Heaven - My 'Homespun' Profile!!

Homespun Magazine Vol 9 No 9 Page 79 - 84

Just wanted to share with you all my profile that has just been released in "Homespun" magazine - it is very exciting to have had this done and together with a project, it's a great feeling to finally be out there - sharing what I love to do the most and that is create and share. I believe that we are designed to be creators - but ultimately we must share in that creativity. I hope you all grap a copy of the magazine and have a read.

Cherry & Coconut Pudding

For those wanting a quick and easy pudding...that tastes great...try this...we had this tonight for dessert and was scrumptious...
INGREDIENTS

600g jar of sour cherries
1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk

Pre-heat oven to 180C...
Place cherries in oven-proof dish...

Mix together dry ingredients...

Mix together eggs and milk in a jug and then add to dry ingredients, mix well...

Pour over cherries and bake in oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown...

Serve with cream, icecream or both!!

Pure New Blue Wool...

Yesterday Tony, Hannah & I spent the day wandering around 'The Dandenongs' again!! There are some beautiful shops to explore... I found the "Sassafras Wool Store" had some exquisite wools and I just had to buy some...this blue yarn is hand spun and smells just like real wool. I think this will knit up into a lovely cosy scarf...

Vintage Twist

Thought I would start a new cardigan - to knit that is!! The wool is 'Vintage Twist' in a variegated shade of creams & beige. It will be very 'IN' for the spring/summer season as the colours for this season so far are showing the real soft vintage colours of pinks, creams and beiges. Very feminine and very pretty!! This cardigan has a three-quarter length sleeve and so far is very quick to knit...It has a lacey pattern that is so easy!! When it is finished I will show you all with a photo...

Shabby Rose Tapestry

I came home from work on Wednesday and my beautiful husband had bought this vintage rose tapestry from the antique shop in Mt Dandenong. I had eyed it off a few weeks ago on a day we spent browsing the shops of Mt Dandenong, and mentioned that I liked it, so when he was there working during the week, he bought it for me.... It is just perfect and I love it...

Given 2008 - Women's Conference

On the 1st & 2nd of August, I finally got to put together all the months of hard work. The Given Conference was finally here and we spent the whole day on the Friday decorating the church building ready for 350+ women to come together; to spend time with each other and in the presence of God.

We created an 'Oriental' theme, with banners, cherry blossoms, a ricksaw, lanterns, and even an japanese garden....

I would like to thank my team for all the work they did to help me pull this off... here are some photos that will do it more justice than my words!!