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I like to reflect the year on this day. It has been a much more stable year compared to 2011 which is rather nice. Trying to think of the highlights - which are many - the most recent - for me personally - is removing sky diving off my bucket list. That was one awesome ride (thanks Hamish!).</div>
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I have had a good crafty year as well and picked my<a href="http://ifonlyihadchocolate.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/some-progress-at-last.html" target="_blank"> Civil War Quilt</a> up just before Christmas. I would like to finish my UFO (I blogged about it some *ahem* ago) and my <a href="http://ifonlyihadchocolate.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/sue-spargo-at-quilted-crow.html" target="_blank">Sue Spargo project</a> (it seems such a shame to not). I will also finish another Christmas Stocking for the eldest boy. I continue with my scrapbooking but in 2013 will be furiously attempting <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/what-is-project-life.php" target="_blank">Project Life</a>. I know there will be a few projects slipped in but these <strike>must</strike> will be done.</div>
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I am not sure where I am going with the blog. I seem to be stalking lots of blogs, Face Booking lots and pinteresting abit. I would love to spend less time in front of this screen. It is a catch-22 with the craving for ideas (pinterest/blogs), the need to be in touch with friends (FB) and interest/reassurance I gain from blogs.</div>
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I have been doing yoga weekly for almost two years now and would really like to do it almost daily. This is a priority issue. I would like to read more. My book/magazine pile on my bed side table is ridiculous. Exercises more - I do have plans to join a weekly Barrosa class. And finally tenacity for more time in the garden. It is not large - very manageable size just seems to slip the radar all to often. I guess 2013 is fitting all these things in.</div>
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It turned out heaps better than I thought. Don't you love that.</div>
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Though next time I will make the rose smaller on the skirt - don't you think? Do you think I need to add a hem the same colour as the rose?</div>
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13 yo: I have to do textiles. You know like you do, sewing, knitting etc - it is going to be sooo boring.</div>
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Me: (biting my tongue) oh okay. You might be surprised?</div>
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13 yo: ha ha I DON'T think so Mum!</div>
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13yo: Look what I did in textiles - we did a back stitch and sewed on a button till it was secure. We just had to do two boxes.</div>
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Me: (having a look at it and gasping) OH my gosh that is SO GOOD!</div>
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13yo: (pft) that is really easy mum. It was really good and this week we are doing applique on a bag and stitching it down next week. </div>
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I could not be prouder that he is putting my stitching to shame.</div>
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Please<a href="http://www.mycause.com.au/page/55129"> sponsor me</a>! I am really need to raise my funds! Every little bit counts. </div>
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There is a new cause which I think needs our support.</div>
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To do my bit to help this charity I am needing to raise money to jump out of a plane.</div>
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You want to see me do it huh!</div>
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PLEASE can you click on this <a href="http://www.mycause.com.au/mycause/raise_money/fundraise.php?id=55129">link</a> (or the button on the side bar) and add a few dollars so I hit the target to jump!</div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.segwaytasmania.com/Segway_Tasmania/Home_-_Segway_Tasmania.html">Segway Tasmania</a> who is sponsoring my flight to Victoria to jump.</div>
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Goal 1. To scrap at least five layouts a week for October. This means I will get through a big chunk of memories to record.</div>
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Goal 2. To finish this stocking cross stitch so it will be complete for my middle son this Christmas. Oh la la I just LOVE the threads.</div>
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Ages ago I blogged about the Civil War Quilt blocks from <a href="http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com.au/">here</a>... Finally I got some daylight hours to get to this stage. The blocks were meant to finish at 8 1/2 inch... A few to many did not (not just me suffered this!). </div>
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It is a relief to get to this point - they have been hanging around to be done like a bad smell. I need to decide how I'm going to quilt it. Do you know how quilts from the Civil War times were quilted? I am going to try to replicate this using my sewing machine (I know I know). </div>
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A relaxing weekend stitching new stitches with Sherri and <a href="http://www.nanalizzie.blogspot.com.au/">Jan</a> and meeting people like <a href="http://millrosequilts.blogspot.com.au/">Sue</a> and <a href="http://www.nanalizzie.blogspot.com.au/">Lizzie</a> (your company rocked guys). <a href="https://www.suespargo.com/weblog2/">Sue Spargo</a> was so keen to share her amazing skills and encourage creative breakthroughs. Generous with her goodies and patience. I am so looking forward to when she releases her stitches book (I know gasp!)</div>
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I have done my homework for the upcoming <a href="http://thequiltedcrowgirls.typepad.com/the_quilted_crow_girls/2012/03/sue-spargo-at-crow-central.html">Sue Spargo workshop</a> next weekend at <a href="http://www.thequiltedcrow.com.au/">The Quilted Crows</a>. <a href="http://threadgarden.blogspot.com.au/">Jan</a> is coming and so is a very dear friend from the mainland. We are going to have so.much.fun. </div>
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Thanks to the ladies at CWA (Country Women's Association) I can tick it of the list - ye haw! An AWSOME free pattern by <a href="http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?page_id=3">Flinlknits</a> (yup the same gal who designed t<a href="http://www.ifonlyihadchocolate.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/yup-its-finished.html">he Little Mans jumper</a>). I am now eyeing off her beret pattern. </div>
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So why dont you go to her blog and <a href="http://virtuallysally.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/were-you-born-to-knit-come-learn-with.html?showComment=1339473939215">sign yourself up</a>. </div>
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It is so <a href="http://www.borntoknit.com.au/how-to-knit">easy and quick</a> and for a good cause people. </div>
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Go on! Lets see who can make their square first?</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11169573229970426760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468698562228989537.post-46073408841310869152012-06-06T16:28:00.000+10:002012-06-06T16:28:14.626+10:00You can breath a sigh of reliefI have finished it... It is the most wonky of wonky projects I have done. Machined stitched the binding because lack of (cough cough) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">patience</span>...<br />
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Check the first ever zipper of any sorts sewn.</div>
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You cannot see it ... that is why it is called invisible people...</div>
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Thanks <a href="http://curlypops.blogspot.com.au/">Cam</a> for the <s>shove</s> push to get on with making it!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11169573229970426760noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468698562228989537.post-21181612375590392592012-05-23T09:21:00.000+10:002012-05-23T09:21:00.362+10:00It really will be ready this Christmas...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yup its finished. Rather pleased with myself. See, I have never knitted something as complex as this. AND he likes it... now.</div>
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This pattern is SO easy to follow from <a href="http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=187">Flint Knits</a>.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11169573229970426760noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468698562228989537.post-77958492834159354412012-05-02T21:00:00.000+10:002012-05-02T21:00:49.779+10:00Almost there!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This has been such a satisfying project. </div>
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Better go knit more.</div>
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Famous word from this little one...<br />
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Come on lets go!<br />
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Sit up for lunch<br />
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Time to head home<br />
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I actually don't mind the no... it is the tone and defiance that comes with it...<br />
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I ignore when I can, pick up and carry when I can (and ignore the cries), get eye to eye and say "do not speak to mummy like that" or even sit him on time out. Seriously people I WAS hoping the terrible twos was it and I was going to get the lovely threes (okay I do have five more weeks then it will be lovely threes).<br />
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What are you doing or did you do at these stages to get through with a calm mind (yes I am going back to yoga) and laid back attitude? DO SHARE!<br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11169573229970426760noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468698562228989537.post-71846526907168476492012-04-08T23:11:00.009+10:002012-04-20T23:38:48.258+10:00Life is getting away with meIt seems I have let life get away with me. You know that ongoing balancing act. I want to love what I do more. I want to do it with love rather than the frustration of the repetitive chores, deciding meals and child/preteen/teenrearing. Its a work in progress hey?<div><br /></div><div>I have been crafting. I just have to snitch moments when I can...<br /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A8hCctRUc1k/T5FjVe-a5oI/AAAAAAAABrI/6DIcwBWELqQ/s200/skirt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733473021362628226" /></div><div>I have made Marians Skirt. My girl friends sister was wearing a similar skirt, which she covered. I feel in love with it. She trusted me with her skirt and her book. I made my own skirt with denim from my neighbours stash (i know lucky me)... Now, another friend of mine saw it and wants to make one. Lets hope Marians skirt keeps being shared. She is good.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SH22fawO-pc/T5FixTyYtuI/AAAAAAAABqA/cLEUA5xuaPw/s200/CWQ%2Bblocks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733472399884072674" /></div><div><br /><div>This is what 34 complete and 11 to-be-sewn civil war blocks looks like. Seven more to cut. Was going to have this done well and truly by now. Got distracted and have run low on some fabric. Will get back to it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s7uuddgbexw/T5FizeNQIZI/AAAAAAAABqk/uC-Md1Vdxwk/s200/knit%2Bknit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733472437040849298" /></div><div>Working on this for the Little Man for winter. My biggest knitting project to date. Just loving it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SymKGbKwAK4/T5Fiyn2F8ZI/AAAAAAAABqY/AZl8lNISojs/s200/more%2Bwork%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bgarden.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733472422448198034" /><div><br /></div><div>Been out in the garden a lot as well. I think we are close to getting it right.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyS_ue4Gfz8/T5FjVK5JfrI/AAAAAAAABq8/uTON745rajg/s200/images.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733473015971806898" /><div>Also reading this book for book club. It has actually got my attention.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We have been building up to the end of rowing season. Though I REALLY enjoyed the last camp/rowing weekend I am pleased it is the end of the season. Orienteering has also died down. Both boys did exceptionally well in the State competition. Wonder what they will do over winter. They both have changed 180 degrees with their sports/music this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Little Man is a busy boy. Easter Chocolates = + activity and - ability to reason. His day sleeps are shortening (hummmmm). He still wont sit and watch TV (sob sob) even when I sit with him during Play School to catch my breath (argh). He is perfecting tantrums and testing who is boss (yes sireee).</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PdL1LmuqGQE/T5FizyhLo5I/AAAAAAAABqw/ibYQZ3ym-8U/s200/Abby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733472442493150098" /></div><div>It was rather freighting seeing how many pups Abby's age are needing homes at the dog home. Not surprising considering we are going through the phase at the moment. I see the potential - she just needs to learn the rules. Like another toddler in the house but she does not wear nappies and sheds despite daily grooming (which she totally hearts). </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There is never enough moments in the day to do everything I would like!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11169573229970426760noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468698562228989537.post-80624839895706834382012-03-11T21:36:00.004+11:002012-03-12T10:35:21.264+11:00Belated giftA belated anniversary gift to dh. Finally finished it yesterday at <a href="http://tassie2012.blogspot.com.au/">Lets Get Stitched in Tassie</a> day. Fee and Co did a great job. It was so nice to get such intimate time with designers learning new ideas. Oh and putting faces to blogs!<div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ibIr5ujQ0lI/T101pec9wwI/AAAAAAAABpI/78ucLvR7JF4/s200/IMG_3641.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718786088495858434" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8x9PDnSlEY/T101ozgLy5I/AAAAAAAABo8/yftjHrXq-9I/s200/IMG_3640.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718786076966636434" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I know the photos are hard to see the project at its best... oh well. 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