This is one of my many collections of stuff in my over-stuffed house. I'm no minimalist. These are lace making bobbins with their beautiful spangling to help the lace maker identify pairs of bobbins while making the knots. I have done a little lace making and enjoyed it but there are just too many things for a girl to do. I know I will never be bored. I seem to get stressed when I can't work out what I want to do first or what 'should' be done first!
This is Casper our 10 year old Jack Russell who was the only model available yesterday when my new Canon Powershot S3IS arrived. I have procrastinated for a while on what to buy but finally decided on this Canon as I have had a Canon IXUS for nearly 6 years and had no problems so thought I would stick with the same brand and software. I did toy with the idea of a digital SLR but it just seemed like too big a leap for me, I am no techno mum and Dear Husband is a scientist and of no help what so ever with technology! Thankyou again Jo for your great advice about cameras it was all taken in and chewed on, hope you are happy with my final choice
Here is a bowl full of gorgeous little needlework accessories I have made and collected over the years. Pincushions, scissor pillows and needlecases, many and varied techniques. I have always loved fined embroidery but don't seem to find the time these days, there seem to be too many other ideas to explore.
Dear Husband and Darling Daughter make up part of the first downstroke of the 'N' in ENERGY. This human sign is to promote the issues of clean energy. The Surf Life Saving Clubs of our shire are planning on installing renewable energy sources, either solar or wind powered from all funds collected. This sign was made on south Broulee Beach on the 17th March by more than 1000 people under terrible wet and windy conditions.
I had a big day in town this week waiting for a tow bar to be fitted to our new car and had nothing to really do, so I went 'thrifting' and had great luck. This was my most pleasing buy, 10 cents so it didn't break the bank! It has about a dozen very retro aprons for adults and kids. I can't wait to draft out some of the patterns and make them up.
I also picked up a Womans Day publication also 10 cents that had a few groovy stuffed toys that would look great made up in Amy Butler or Heather Bailey prints.
I found a book of early 70's knits for children and Darling Daughter fell in love with a 3 colour vest and of course I struck while the iron was hot and have it on my needles at the moment, maybe a photo to come this week.
Also bought a pair of deep blue Spanish mens woollen trousers for 50 cents that will make a lovely skirt for me this winter, looks like 'Manny Quin' my recently acquired mannequin will be doing some modelling work very soon if our cooler weather continues.
Another find was my first made in Japan retro cup, the beginning of a new collection!
This is my Surfer Boy and he reckons he really enjoyed "the funnest thing he has ever done at school" last week. He went with a group of very keen local surfing boys and girls, 2 teachers and 1 very wonderful parent to represent their school in the annual high school surfing comp at Newcastle. 
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I am in the process of finding where she is buried as this has also been a mystery to the family, she died in England in 1920 and her grave was never marked. Family moved to Australia and she seems to have been forgotten to most except for the mention of her on Great Grandfathers headstone in the NE of VIC, although her name is incorrect!
Jane died of TB at the age of 45 and I have always wondered about her life. What was she like? Did she knit or sew? I'll never know these things but it will be very good to finally know where she rests.
Today it is pouring rain not just drizzling as it was yesterday when I completed this trio of colour. These are knitted then felted glasses cases. They are very soft and thick to protect any sort of glasses or clipon sun glasses. Of course I am very happy today, rain is perfect for knitting. I think I will work on clog no. 2 as I think I will be needing them very soon, autumn is definitely here.
These are one variety of biscuits I make for our local General Store which are favourites with kids and adults alike, especialy Casey! If you are in the area you need to visit and check out the coffee, Martin is said to be the best coffee maker on the coast. I have been led to believe this as I am not a coffee drinker myself but do like to indulge with a skim milk hot chocolate every once in a while.
