Finally FNSI for Feb.

Lately I just don’t seem to enjoy sewing and I've been procrastinating over making this month's Aussie Hero blocks so I thought for FNSI I’d finally work on them.

I got a good start and then they sat on the cutting table till today when I finally sat and got the blocks made and will get them posted tomorrow.

Now I hope to find something I want to play with, maybe get back to Sunshine and Lollypop or a new project????  Do have some hand sewing to do on mine the La Passacaglia blocks.

Must away now and get this post published..

Happy Stitching 

Hugs  Maria 💖

FnwFs for Feb 2026

On Friday I joined in for FnwFs and was happy to have completed another block for La Passacaglia. What I'm finding hard now is to source the right fabrics for the next block.

Earlier in the afternoon I put together Block #4 of " Sunshine and Lollipop " that I've been working on for the past few weeks.... 

Now I've been trying to work out the next section as Anni has designed it as a square quilt and I would like to make it as a rectangle one for a single bed.....

Still can't download photos onto a post on my iPad but I'm pleased I can on my laptop even though it's tricky .😕

Must away and pop on the kettle for a cuppa.

Happy Stitching, 

Hugs  Maria.💖

We've been having very hot days , 40's plus, lately so it's always the best way to start my day by going for the walk along the boardwalk, over the dunes 

For a lovely dip into the nice cool beach with my friend.

Afterwards I enjoyed spending time finishing block #3 of "Sunshine and Lollipop" in airconditioned comfort.

I'm having so much trouble with blogger and just can't load photos on my iPad so have to go to my laptop...

Must away shower and go to bed.

Happy Stitching,  Hugs Maria ❤️

First FNSI for 2026.

Thank you, Wendy for once again organising our FNSI. It's been 14 years since Wendy took over FNSI from Heidi . I joined FNSI in 2009 and I like to get a project or two organised and always join in...

This week I got started in the afternoon and got my GS and partner’s placemats completed.

After Dinner I was finally able to get back to working the third block of  " Sunshine and Lollipop " BOM.

My favorite things about these blocks is the stitcheries designed by Anni's and also the Tilda fabrics I'm using...

Before it was bedtime I finished appliqueing all the stitcheries to the blocks ready to join together...

Must away to hang some washing.

Stay Safe and Happy Stitching.

Hugs  Maria 💖

First FnwFs for 2026

Even though I have decided not to join in any set challenges this year I will join in for the Friday night’s sew ins with Cheryll and Wendy…We can work on whatever projects we like and sew along with our virtual friends. 😀…

Firstly in the afternoon I worked on finishing four placemats for my GD and partner….

Then in the evening it was time to make some of the Aussie Hero blocks.

Must away now and see what others have done and make a few more Aussie Hero blocks..

Hope all are safe with so many fires ranging around Australia.. hugs to all …

Hugs Maria. 💖

Last finishes for 2025…

I have always wanted to do a Temperature chart but not a quilt or wall hanging so when the cross stitched chart came out this year I jumped at the chance to stitch it.The first day of the year was 39.7 deg cel, today being the last day of the year we had 38 deg cel.As you can see from the chart we had a very varied weather pattern this year.

The last quilt for 2026 is the “ I Spy” quilt.

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2026…..🎉

Must away and watch the fireworks on the Tele.

Happy Stitching,

Hugs Maria 💕

Happy Festive Season

                   Wishing you all a fun filled Christmas Day and All the best for Happy and Healthy 2026

                                                        Hugs.  Maria 🎄🤶