Dewbearry Daze

Happy New Year

2011-12-30T19:53:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all my family and friends.
May the year ahead be full of all you wish and desire.
Mine i hope will eb to help me cope better with all that life deals me.
I want to get fit and lose more weight and am positive I can do it.

Caprice and Uncle Shaun

2011-12-30T19:46:00.000-08:00

How delightful is this picture? it just shows all the love that they have for each other.

Jett On Christmas Day

2011-12-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

My grandson Jett having fun on Christmas Day and wering his Uncle's very big hat.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T02:57:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all of my friends and family. May you all have a fun filled day for christmas with fun, joy and happiness. We will be going to my sisters to share the joy with both of the families. Looking forward to the little ones getting together and playing.

Look What I Won

2011-11-25T02:20:00.001-08:00

Not so long ago i won this over at Lynda's, i was so pleased to have won as i am not all that lucky. The two giggle buttons are just so cute and lovel;y Lynda added the nice fat quarter, that was very generous of her.

Tablerunner

2011-11-25T02:06:00.001-08:00

I have just finished this tablerunner for my daughter-in-law.
They have a very long and wide table table so this fits just nicely
and from all accounts looks nice.

My Jelly Roll Quilt

2011-11-25T01:57:00.001-08:00

When we were on retreat in October i did manage to make this quilt, it was a bit on hard side but with a lot of guidance it turned out really well.
I have bought the fabric for the binding but not yet had time to put it on.. bring on holidays so i can do it.

My Boy Jett

2011-11-25T01:52:00.001-08:00

This is my gorgeous grandson Jett, can you tell he loves his food? those cheeks are full of something. He has a gorgeous fun personality and is just a joy.

Caprice

2011-11-25T01:44:00.001-08:00

My beautiful grandaughter, she had just been to a wedding so was all dressed up for the occasion and looked so grown up but is still a little girl. Isn't she just gorgeous?

Mt Alford Retreat 2011

2011-10-23T20:18:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of travelling to Queensland for a retreat/get together with some lovely ladies from an on line group from CRAFT. What a great time it was and we all got on so well as if we had known each other for many years. This is a picture of course of Mt Alford which surprisingly no one climbed.

This was the cabin i shared with Anita and Lynda

Our kichenette and dining area.

Lovely and comfortable lounge

Busy at work

Games to play

Our group of glorious ladies

You can see we did do some sewing, all beautiful creations

Shopping time...yippee

Relaxing time in our hotel on the Thursday night at Ipswich, our last night together

More of the ladies having an idle chit chat

At the retreat we played a lot of fun games and did some swaps, this is my loot, a lovely collection

This is what i bought whille i was away, lots of goodies, now to find the time to make some things.

My table topper i made at retreat, i also made a jelly roll quilt which is off being quilted at the moment

Out of here

2011-10-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

Well time to put this blog to rest for a week so will see you then with some photos of fun times.

Retreat Time

2011-10-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

Off to retreat early tomorrow morning, i mean very, very early so will have to have a n afternoon Nana nap i think. It should be a lot of fun to put names to faces that i only know from on line, except Anita that is. I have made these few things to add to the other bits and bobs i have for our secret sister swap.Off now to pack.

Muffins

2011-10-01T18:13:00.000-07:00

I have been on a bit of a cooking spree whilst i have been on holidays.
I made these Cheese and Bacon Muffins plus i added some onions
I had my lovely friend Amy and her daughter Chloe come for lunch last week and made some of these which were very easy and apparently very tasty but of course not for me being a vegetarian.

Long Long Time

2011-09-27T03:31:00.000-07:00

I seem these days to be lost in the nether nether... not sure what that really means.
It could mean something similar to losing your mojo.
Well i am always busy with work and working such late shifts does catch up with you. Couple that with having a horrid year with my health just hasn't helped.
Then last week thought i could jump the garden bed and stay on my two uneven feet just didn't work and i came down in an almighty mess and have been suffering ever since.
Well at least the bruises are turning a pretty shade of yellow and purple now.
I never wish time would fly but in this case i am, surely life can improve.

Healing Heart Quilt

2011-07-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

My sister Pauline has had a rough time with her health

and had major surgery.

This is a quilt i put together.

I belong to a lovely group of ladies you can find

over here C-R-A-F-T

They sent me the heart blocks which was very generous of them.

I put the quilt together but was so pleased with how

it turned out.

Pauline was just so thrilled and surprised

that from all parts of the world so many ladies

were so thoughtful.

Looks good on this bed but this was taken

just before i took it to to Pauline.

Thank you ladies, you know who you are

Kiama Getaway

2011-07-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

We have recently had a family getaway to Kiama.

We try to get away on a regular basis.

The house we stayed in was just beautiful with amazing views.

The weather was a bit cool but not too bad

More views showing the rough seas hitting the rocks

Jett practising going in and out of the doorway.

In the end he did master it

Caprice in her favouirite fairy dress

and with a very odd smile

The boys in deep conversation and enjoying the view

More views from the verandah

Just beautiful

We went for a drive to Berri, it was the coldest day

i have felt for a long time.

Caprice enjoyed her little ride and Jett

was waiting for his turn

Our last morning at Kiama and while we were

having breakfast a large pod of whales went across.

We were all amazed and thery were so gracious

in there movements

The whales almost out of site.

Third Birthday

2011-07-24T20:20:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Caprice has turned three and celebrated it

with her friends and family.

A Dora cake was a great choice, she just loves Dora.

Best friends admiring the cake.

Party time and time to blow out the candles.

My boys enjoying themselves and looking silly.

Time to eat and keep up the energy levels.

Ballerina training and Jett wants to help.

We bought this for Caprice to practice her ballet.

It is very good and Caprice is very passionate about her ballet.

These were just some cupcakes that I made fo the day.

Some nice happy faces.

Holiday In Tasmania

2011-07-24T20:08:00.000-07:00

It's a few months ago now but these are some photos

from our trip to Tasmania.

It is such a lovely place, not as cold as we thought it would be.

We will definately be going back there.

This was a beautifil park which was across the road from where

we stayed in Launceston.

Monkeys, monkeys, monkeys.

Anyone you know?

I just loved looking at them, may be i am closely related.

More relatives.

Beautiful Dahlia's, such large blooms.

These were just beautiful and was so amazed at the colours

and variety of flowers

These were to die for.

Port Arthur, such an interesting place and full of history.

This was my artistic photo, i was impressed with my

photographic skills

This was at Port Arthur, an old church that had been burnt out.
It was a very interesting day.

2011-07-10T05:32:00.000-07:00

A couple of family photos from when we went to Belgenny Farm. There are more to be put here when i have some spare time and feel up to it. I have been pretty sick for a couple of weeks and am starting to feel more normal whatever that is. Does anyone know?
Tomorrow we are going on a family get away for a few days, should be good and restful, hope it is not too cold though.

2011-06-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

I have been finding time to do some knitting though for the grands, easy just to pick up and do a bit at a time.
I hope they won't have grown too much before i get them finished.. the way baby Jett is growing he may never get to wear them... positive thinking.. yes he will.

Hello, hello

2011-06-23T19:17:00.000-07:00

Where has all the time gone to i ask you?
Life is busy, work is busy,when will it all slow down?
I know..after this week i am on holidays so will enjoy the spare time i have.
Just resting today, forced to have some time off work due to being sick

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-10T04:14:00.000-07:00

I am a couple of days late in posting this, I have had trouble loading my pictures but will have more to add in a few days. My Mothers Day was just glorious and spent it with my family.
My own Mother passed away a few years ago now and there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of her. On Mother's Day my thoughts were with my Mother and what a good Mother she was.

Show Time At Camden

2011-05-08T20:14:00.000-07:00

I am a bit slow in getting these photos and more added tp my blog but as they say better late than never.
We went last month to Camden show for the day and this was Caprice enjoying her little ride.
It's a long time since i went to Camden show, i grew up in Camden but the show is a lot larger than in my days of my youth which now seem so far away.

Fun Time With Stickers

2011-05-05T19:02:00.000-07:00

I think it may have been a mistake to give Caprice some stickers.
We all had to have them until the book was empty.
All harmless fun though.

Beautiful Baby Boy Jett

2011-05-05T18:27:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful grandson Jett who is now almost nine months old. He has such a lovely personality, is so gentle and loving with smiles that would melt anyone's heart.

Uncle Shaun and Caprice

2011-04-01T04:32:00.000-07:00

Isn't this a lovely photo of Shaun and Caprice? They just love being together and getting up to mischief.
It makes you wonder sometimes who is the child and who is the adult but they have a lot of fun.

Talk about fun, nothing like seeing the world pass by when you are upside down.

I did say they have a lot of fun, never a dull moment.

Healing Hearts

2011-04-01T04:26:00.000-07:00

I belong to a lovely group of ladies that you can find here C-R-A-F-T

They make lovely healing hearts quilts when members or others are having

a bad time with life in general.

These were my donations, i thought they looked pretty.

Softies Drive

2011-04-01T04:08:00.000-07:00

Not so long ago Lucky had a softies drive for Qld for the littlies that had been affected by the floods.

This was my donation, just a liitle something to give them some comfort.

I loved making them in a lovely soft fabric and hope they were well received

Ballerina Girl

2011-02-28T18:35:00.000-08:00

Caprice has decided she wants to be a Ballerina, won't she be the cutest Ballerina you have ever seen?
Each week after her lesson she comes over to Nana's place to show me what she has learnt.
Even though she is just two and a half she has learnt a lot plus the important part is that she is enjoying it.

Handsome Boy

2011-02-28T18:09:00.000-08:00

What a fat and happy boy Jett is, can you tell he loves his food... he is well covered that's for sure.
He is now 6 months old and as he has gotten older his hair has become some what lighter than it originally was when he was born. He is a handsome little boy.

Big and Little Boys

2011-02-28T18:04:00.000-08:00

This is so cute, Daddy giving his liitle boy a ride on his houlders. The way Jett is growing it won't happen for too much longer.

My Grands

2011-02-28T17:57:00.000-08:00

I just love my grandchildren with all of my heart and i am sure you can see why. They are so loving and affectionate and bring so much joy to my life. Just love them to bits

Caprice's Quilt

2011-01-24T00:59:00.000-08:00

This quilt i have to admit has taken me awhile to finish. I have been working on it in between my normal working job and commitments. It turned out well and even though it will be a bit too hot to use now when Winter comes Caprice will be able to cuddle up in it. Caprice has a love for Owls and i have to admit they do grow on you.

Jett's Quilt

2011-01-24T00:53:00.000-08:00

I am not the best of quilt makers or even the quickest but i am happy with how this quilt for Jett turned out.
I like the blues and greens and even though Jett couldn't tell me he liked it his little eyes were fixed on the bright colours.

Amanda's 100th Post

2011-01-03T01:28:00.000-08:00

Amanda is having a giveaway for her 100th post so better get a move on to over here amanda's
You have until the end of January so the sooner the better.

Our Christmas 2010

2010-12-29T14:55:00.000-08:00

This was our Christmas which we spent at Justin and Julia's with our family and of course the two gorgeous grandchildren. Caprice had a fun day and was such a good girl, understood a bit of the concept of Christmas but more the fact that if she was a good girl she got some presents.

Jett of course knew very little except there was a lot of people there and in true boy style was happy to eat and sleep.

This was taken from the other end of the table. It was a warm day outside but on the verandah it was ok.

Justin even put on the fans for those of us { me] that do not do well in the heat.

We had a lovely lunch with lots of yummy food.

My beautiful granddaughter in her "Christmas Angel" shirt.

What can i say, she is a sweet girl with an angels face.

Here is Jett wondering what on earth is going on.

Lots of people and lots of food.

Not sure about the frown.

We gave Caprice a new " Mammy Doll" and she loved it.

Now she has two who will get lots of cuddles and play time

This was the beginning of the day.

Shaun got a bean bag and of course it had to be filled with beans.

The question being how many men does it take to fill it??

Well it took the two of them and me to pick up all of the beans that they didn't get in.

I must say there were a few that missed and they manage to get everywhere.

Surprise Flowers

2010-12-28T02:25:00.000-08:00

Last week i had to spend a day in hospital, nothing too bad just a minor operation and a bit inconvenient to say the least.
My very thoughtful son Shaun sent me some flowers which arrived just as i came home from hospital.
What beautiful tones of pink they are, i am so thankful to have such a lovely caring son.
Thank you Shaun.

Jett's Christening

2010-12-28T02:05:00.000-08:00

Nana had to adjust the ribbons on the gown just so it looked perfect, not sure if Jett was too fussed or just wanted to have his photo taken.

Jett being given the sign of the cross by the priest and being well looked after by his doting Mother

The very proud parents and Jett sleeping through it all, far too much for a little baby.

After the ceremony and with the proud godfathers, not sure where the two godmothers were at this stage

Jett's Christening

2010-12-28T01:47:00.000-08:00

This is a Christening Gown that i crocheted over 38 years ago for my lovely nephew for his Christening. Over the years it has been passed down the line to all of the nieces and nephews to wear on their special day. At the time i had no idea that it would become such a relic in the family.
It has kept well over the years and i think at this stage Jett will be the last one to wear it unless there are any surprises in the family which of course would be welcomed with open arms

What a beautiful cake this was, very unique i would say and delicious. Unfortunately in true style Jett slept through the cutting of it but when he is old enough we will tell him all about it.

2010-12-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

We recently took Caprice with us to visit her Uncle Shaun, whom she adores. After they had played hide and seek on his new bed Caprice decided it was time to do some reading, no ordinary reading for this two and a half year old but more a business book, look at the concentration on her face.Talk about a clever little girl. I do think i should have given her hair a bit of a brush though.

Cute Teddy Bear

2010-12-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

This is a recent bear that i finished for a Christmas present for a lovely friend in the UK. He should almost be there if not already and i know he will love his new home with his other siblings. He has such a cute face and there is no one that wouldn't love him. The only thing he is missing is his clothes as from what i have heard there is a lot of snow in the UK at the present.

Birthday Fabric

2010-12-19T01:53:00.000-08:00

I belong to a great group of ladies over here at

C-R-A-F-T. Each month we donate money for the

lucky birthday girl who is then allowed to spend it

on what ever she desires, this is what i bought and

even though it was last August i am ver happy with

my purchase and gifts

Surprise Quilt

2010-12-19T01:27:00.000-08:00

This was an amazing surprise quilt that was a great surprise. I belong to aC-R-A-F- T group who have kept this from khris .To be honest it was such a well kept secret and from what i have heard Khris was totally shocked.. It was made as a thank you for everything that Khris is always doing for everyone else.

The very lovely Sharon in NZ spent an enormous amount of time putting it together and quilting it... doesn't it just look great? So professional and don't you just love the Diva?

To go with the quilt Pam made a lovely bag to carry the quilt in.

What an amazing gift for an amazing person.

Retromummy Fabric Giveaway

2010-11-15T01:58:00.000-08:00

Retromummy having a great giveaway over here

Who wouldn't want to win 14 beautiful fat quarters?

And even better is that there are three winners.

I know exactly what i would use these on.

Ocober Challenge

2010-11-04T23:04:00.000-07:00

Amanda's

This is my October Challenge that i did for over at Amanda's , there is just one month to go.
This is my Christmas bear.. i have an idea who is going to receive it for Christmas but it is a secret,
have to be quiet until then.
I haven't minded doing this as i have actually felt like i have been in some way productive.
Mind you i have a lot more UFO'S and other things i want to finish off..oh if only i didn't have to work.

More Of Jett

2010-11-04T22:46:00.000-07:00

What can i say Jett is a cute and cuddly baby.

He will out grow all of us i think by the looks of him.

He is though adorable.

The Two of Them

2010-11-04T22:40:00.000-07:00

This is a sweet photo of Caprice and Jett taken after they had both had a lovely relaxing bath.

    Children just love play time in the bath.
    Caprice insisted on pulling funny faces..
    i'm not sure why... just a little girls thing i guess.

More Of Jett

2010-11-04T22:35:00.000-07:00

This is a profile of Jett thinking and taking everything in.. don't you wonder what a aby thinks and how silly these adults are going around taking all of these pictures... it's as if they have never seen a a baby befoere.

Handsome Jett

2010-11-04T22:31:00.000-07:00

This is Jet a few weeks ago, he is now 11 weeks old and as handsome and happy as any baby could be.
He is a very placid easy going boy with the loveliest of smiles... just love him to pieces.

2010-10-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

We have just celebrated our 38th Wedding Anniversary.
Our life together has been a good one but like anyone else some trying times thrown in there.
I know we will have many more of wedded bliss together.
It is such a delight each day to still have ech other and share in the lives of our childrean and grandchildren.

Milly The Dog

2010-10-19T04:52:00.000-07:00

Just had to show this picture of Milly our dog, or she thinks she is my dog, follows me around more than anyone else.
Just like a little person when she is tired she gets in her bed with her little blanket, puts the corner in her mouth and rocks back and forward being comforted by the rocking motion and goes to sleep.
She is very cute with rather large ears but very friendly.. will lick anyone to pieces.

Big Boy Jett

2010-10-09T01:36:00.000-07:00

This is beautiful Jett who as you can see loves his food and loves to sleep.. anywhere!
He is now just eight weeks old but his weight is way off any chart around.. hope he slows down but at least he is very healthy, just starting to laugh now and follow you around.

Jersey Boys

2010-10-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

Earlier this week we had the chance to have a couple of days away in Sydney. We went to the show" Jersey Boys" that was held at the Theatre Royal. What a fantstaic show and such a talented cast, we were bopping along with everyone else. We had seats three rows from the front so didn't miss a thing.
This is the view from our room on the 11th floor overlooking Haymarket and this is our very healthy breakfast that was just delicious. We enjoyed the break and intend on doing these get aways more often

September Challenge

2010-10-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

This is the lastest challenge for September, go over to hear Amanda there were some amazing enteries and winners, i am not a doll person so found this difficult

Happiness

2010-10-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

This is our beautiful grandaughter that lights up our lives in so many ways.

Big blue eyes and blonde curly hair.. a true delight.

Where Does Time Go???

2010-09-30T04:02:00.000-07:00

I am always thinking where does all the hours in the day go to?? Can anyone tell me where to find spare leisurely time?? I am in desperate need for this rare commodity and wonder whether it is not meant to happen??

Caprice Being Serious

2010-09-26T02:47:00.000-07:00

My beautiful grandaughter deep in thought and being serious.. I wonder what she was thinking??
May be what she would go and do next... chase the cats and give them a bath may be.

My Boys

2010-09-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

These are the men in my life that play a very important part in it. From the very young who is only 3 weeks old to the very old... shhh don't tell him i said that but i will be good and not say how old he is.
Don't they all look so happy and proud especially Opa.
We struggle these days to get all together so when we do it is fun.

Happy Fathers Day

2010-09-06T20:23:00.000-07:00

We celebrated fathers day here in Australia last Sunday. It is a long time now since m own father passed away as at the time i was only seven and my father a very young 42.
It was hard growing up with out a father but i think easier to accept at that age, as the saying goes what you don't have you don't miss which in some cases is true but i always knew my father was not that far away and always wathing over us.

Baby Pictures

2010-09-03T02:22:00.000-07:00

These are the recent photos of Jett and his big sister Caprice.

A bit of sibling bonding going on by the looks of it.

How cute are they??

I Won, Won, I Won

2010-09-03T02:00:00.000-07:00

Last week the lovely Nat had a giveaway on her blog to celebrate her birthday and i was the very lucky winner of this most gorgeous bag.
It arrived today and in person is so much nicer than the picture, the handles are to die for and the craftmanship out of this world. I also received a lovely card and little tape measure which i had been wanting one to carry around with my knitting.
Thank you so much Nat

2010-08-29T05:14:00.000-07:00

This is the family pic, they don't look all that happy do they?
Must have been the thought of me getting older...lol
That means of course that they are getting older and catching up to me... i think??

Happy Birthday To Me

2010-08-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

What a lovely day it was today, another year older and wiser, i am not saying how old i turned but you could say i am over 21, at least twice.I am so lucky to have such a lovely family to have spent some of the day with before i had to go to work.

I do hope there will be many many more though.
Thank you to my family.

My Prize

2010-08-26T06:02:00.000-07:00

Do you remember a few posts ago where i won the July Christmas challenge for my table runner?
Well Amanda is the lovely host of this great challenge and this the charm pack that i won.
I could choose from fat quarters or a charm pack and i think i picked really well.
What do you think?
This is where i could pick my fabrics from and the lovely Khris has such a lovely variety and
i can verify they are all such good quality, you won't be disappointed.

August Challenge

2010-08-26T05:34:00.000-07:00

This is what i made for the August Christmas challenge that Amanda is hosting.
The challenge was to make a table decoration which does sound very easy but believe me it wasn't at all.
I made this lovely bon bon from a pattern i had and am very pleased with how it turned out.
Filled with lovely sweets, yum yum

2010-08-25T16:11:00.001-07:00

Big Sister

2010-08-23T05:18:00.000-07:00

You might think Caprice is looking for her new brother but actually was more concerned about who had some food.... always grazing but not eating a lot at meal times.... typically a little toddler

New Gransdson

2010-08-15T20:44:00.000-07:00

We are so blessed to have another grandchild and this time it is a gorgeous bouncing boy named Jett.
He came into this world at 11.21pm on the 14th August and weighs 8 pound 9 ounces and measuring 53cms long.
He has a nice covering of hair which seems on the darker side, not sure about his eyes as i haven't seen them yet. Needless to say Caprice is delighted to have a little brother.
More pics to post later.

My First Teddy Bear

2010-08-11T05:44:00.000-07:00

This was the very first teddy bear that i made and that was back in 1998, it seems like so long ago now.
I can remember going to the class and it was a one on one class that i thoroughly enjoyed and was so thrilled to bring home this lovely fury creature.
What made my day though was how impressed my sons were that i had made him.
He now lives in a glass cabinet with his other friends and i know for sure when all the house is quiet he gets up with his friends and they have a real Teddy Bears Picnic.
Sadly these days i have little time for sewing my bears but i will eventually get back to them.

Flower Power In Homespun

2010-08-06T01:12:00.000-07:00

How exciting......Today you can grab Khris's Flower Power sewing accessories that She put together for the Homespun website. Flower Power is a cute set that she put together for her favourite magazine Homespun and their website bonus projects. Jump across and grab the instructions. A desktop pinchushion, a needlecase and a wrist pincushion. For full templates you will need to purchase the magazine even though the instructions to draw the majority of the templates are on the website.
How clever is Khris in designing this and from what i have heard Khris is going to be featured in an upcoming edition of Homespun

July Christmas Challenge And I Won

2010-08-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

This is the second month of the Christmas Challenge over at Amanda's, I have to say though that i struggle to get these things finished on time what with work and everything else that goes on.
There were some really lovely table runners and table mats from all that participated and i was the lucky one to have my name drawn out.
Hopefully my luck may be changing because i never win anything. Now i am aiming at the big win in Lotto... then no more work but lots more sewing...yippee.
The challenge for August is a table decoration made out of any medium... i am stumped on this one.
Any ideas i would love to hear about.

Whewwww I am Exhausted!

2010-07-24T04:41:00.000-07:00

Woweee life is so exhausting... why is that i wonder? Back from three weeks holdays and have only worked one week and i feel like i am back to where i started from and counting down until my next break.
Is that considered to be wishing your life away or is that someone shortened the hours in the day??
I know you might say that is because i am getting older and taking longer to do things... that would be very rude of you.. hmmm... something to think about... oh my it may be true... will get back to you on that one.

Faith-Charity Bear

2010-07-19T05:14:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to blog this earlier but have had terrible internet problems, my lovely friend Olive made this gorgeous bear for auction and you can find her here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.DLL?ViewItem&item=300444896765&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Please go and have a look and bid for such a lovely charity.

Faith is a OOAK artist bear made in memory of a wonderful young lady called Nicole Dryburgh. Nicole raised a huge amount of money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Sadly Nicole is no longer with us but her Just Giving page has been left open so all the money raised from this auction will go there. Nicole was an inspiration to all who knew her. Faith has been made from hand dyed mohair in shades of pink, peach and cerise. She is approx 4" sitting and 6" standing. She has black glass eyes and pink ultra suede paw pads.Her little nose has been hand embroidered, coated with glittery wax and polished till sparkly. She is 5 way cotter pin jointed and stuffed with Kapok/polyfiber.

She is wearing a necklace made from pink and clear swarovski crystal beads and has a pink silk ribbon headband with sparkly adornment.

Below is a link to Nicole's Just Giving page if anyone wants to have a look or donate there.

I will post anywhere in the world for free!!!

http://www.justgiving.com/nicolesfund

Hugs

2010-07-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

This is just lovely don't you think?
If only there was more of this in the world than violence and hate..

Christmas Challenge Bear

2010-06-24T19:25:00.000-07:00

Do you remember the challenge i signed up for over at Amanda's well this is my first months challenge, he is all decked out for Christmas and has a little ribbon at the top of that lovely red hat to hang by.. why not go on over and have a look at all of the other lovely decorations

Helping Daddy

2010-06-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

What can you do when the numbers need to be re-glued on your letter box... of course ask a trusty little girl with very little hands ... she loves helping her Daddy

Birthday Boy

2010-06-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

My lovely eldest son recently had a little birthday celebration and just look at this lovely cake... how good does it look and it tasted even better... what a shame it is all gone as you know i would have shared some with you... or may be not

Daddy and his favourite little girl before the candles are blown out and the creation is test tasted more than once, there was an extra couple of candle blowing practises just for Caprice

Marilyn's Giveaway

2010-06-13T22:49:00.000-07:00

Do you just love Jelly Rolls and Charm Packs? Then this giveaway is suited just for you.

Marilyn is having a great giveaway to celebrate her 100th post as well as her one year of blogging.

This is ending on the 15th so don't miss out or you can because it will give me more of a chance of winning.

Christmas In July Challenge

2010-06-06T20:25:00.000-07:00

Who is ready for a challenge? Amanda. has had a great thought to get us all motivated and ready for Christmas. After all It is only just around the corner and all you have to do is create one Christmas item a month. Sounds like fun so go on over and join.

How Nice

2010-06-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

This is my loveliest of grangaughters who is almost a whole two years old.
It made my day today when she came to me for a cuddle and told me " Nana is the best"
How can you not have a big ego after that.?

Baby Quilt

2010-06-02T23:42:00.000-07:00

This is a baby quilt for a friends daughter i have finally finished,
I must admit it has taken me awhile considering the size of it...
what can i say except it is time limitations as usual.. one day
that won't be the case when i finally retire.

Mothers Day Swap

2010-05-27T22:32:00.000-07:00

I am a bit late in putting this up but have had a few problems of late.
I belong to a great group at C-R-A-F-T
and my swap partnetr was Naomi who made all of my gifts and this is what i received.
M-Mug and Mug Bag and Chocolate
O- Owl Softie
T- Teddy Tote Bag
H- Heart Tablerunner
E- Embroidered Sewing Bits and Bobs
R- Red Ruffle Bag
Thanks Naomi for being a great swap partner

Birthday Bear

2010-05-27T18:01:00.001-07:00

I have this wonderful lovely and thoughtful friend in the UK who i have mentioned before, she knows i am always running late with her present and i think expects that now, i don't forget just am fashionably late.. any way this little fellow is leaving here on Monday to wing his way to her.. i think he is cute and i love the green and blu together.

Tote Bag Tutorial

2010-05-27T17:47:00.000-07:00

This is my bag made from my friend Khris's tutorial, i finally got around to posting about is.. sorry Khris it has taken me so long, i was pleased how it turned out.
I am now eager to make another one, i am thinking with cats on it for my daughter in law.

Reading

2010-05-27T17:19:00.001-07:00

My grandaughter Caprice loves to read and just loves it when her favourite uncle is there to read to her. At the moment he is jet setting in America and she misses him and keeps asking " Is Uncle Shaun here"

Week-End Blues

2010-04-29T23:10:00.000-07:00

Fridays to me are like most other peoples Sundays, the day before going back to work for another week, now i ask you is that not depressing? A big yes fron me but at least tonight i don't have to cook tea.. my DIL is cooking and we are going early to play with our favourite grandaughter.

Tote Bag Tutorial

2010-04-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

My lovely and talented friend Khris has a great tutorial on a tote bag that she designed, it looks very easy and has been made in some lovely flattering colours, well worth a look and of course if you make it up Khris would love to see some photos of it.

Back To Work

2010-04-18T16:57:00.001-07:00

Back to work today after two weeks holiday, i wonder where that time went, it seems like just yesterday when i had all these plans for my time off.. what have i done..hmmm not much i don't think except housework... boring

Easter Egg Hunt

2010-04-06T21:40:00.000-07:00

Caprice thought she should try and remove the egg from Dora but luckily didn't.
Too much chocolate not good for a liitle girl.

Easter Egg Hunt

2010-04-06T21:36:00.000-07:00

Caprice was happy finding her Dora doll and Easter Egg as well as her book... she just loves reading

Easter Egg Hunt

2010-04-06T21:27:00.001-07:00

This was an indoor Easter Egg hunt for Caprice as if we had hidden them in the garden i am sure the dogs would have eaten them paper and all.
This was Caprice's basket but it was not full of chocolate

Ice Cream Time

2010-04-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

My grandaughter Caprice was being looked after by her Uncle Shaun and how lucky was Caprice that the ice cream van came past at the right time.
Only special uncles can spoil their nieces just before dinner.
Shhhhh.... we won't tell the parents

Happy Easter

2010-04-02T02:59:00.000-07:00

Wishing all my friends and family a very HAPPY EASTER.
I hope the easter bunny is kind to you and indulges you with lots of chocolate.
We are having a family lunch followed by an easter egg hunt for my grandaughter Caprice

Great Bag Giveaway

2010-03-24T22:17:00.001-07:00

Cindy at is having this great and generous giveaway of 12 bag patterns, they all look so good and i love bags so hopefully will have a chance of winning them.Then again who doesn't like bags and who wouldn't like to win them.

Baseco Bag For a Good Cause

2010-03-18T03:23:00.000-07:00

This cause is to help others not as fortunate as we are.
It will help raise money for the poor people in Manila.
The pattern is only $4 and then you go into the draw to win a kit to make this superb bag.
Pop on over here http://www.dawnhaydesigns.blogspot.com/

I Spy Quilt

2010-03-18T03:02:00.000-07:00

I have finally in my bit of spare been getting some sewing done, this one is for a friends daughter who is having a baby.
Nice bright colours for liitle eyes to look at, now just to sew it all together and add the borders and backing.

Good Friends

2010-03-17T17:58:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to have so many good friends in my life, i treasure them all and they play such an important part in my life.
They are like a box of chocolates, all different ages from all walks of life but all so caring and loving.

Sheep fabric

2010-03-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

Well i think this is the favourite piece of fabric out of all of it, lovely sheep. I wonder when i will be able to teach Caprice how to use tyhe sewing machine, may be next week? I wonder?

More Fabrics

2010-03-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

Can't you just see the delight on Caprices face at finding some lovely fabric and believe me she found a lot of uses for it... even gave her liitle bears a blankie to sleep

Dewbearry Daze

Happy New Year

Caprice and Uncle Shaun

Jett On Christmas Day

Merry Christmas

Look What I Won

Tablerunner

My Jelly Roll Quilt

My Boy Jett

Caprice

Mt Alford Retreat 2011

Out of here

Retreat Time

Muffins

Long Long Time

Healing Heart Quilt

Kiama Getaway

Third Birthday

Holiday In Tasmania

Hello, hello

Happy Mothers Day

Show Time At Camden

Fun Time With Stickers

Beautiful Baby Boy Jett

Uncle Shaun and Caprice

Healing Hearts

Softies Drive

Ballerina Girl

Handsome Boy

Big and Little Boys

My Grands

Caprice's Quilt

Jett's Quilt

Amanda's 100th Post

Our Christmas 2010

Surprise Flowers

Jett's Christening

Jett's Christening

Cute Teddy Bear

Birthday Fabric

Surprise Quilt

Retromummy Fabric Giveaway

Ocober Challenge

More Of Jett

The Two of Them

More Of Jett

Handsome Jett

Milly The Dog

Big Boy Jett

Jersey Boys

September Challenge

Happiness

Where Does Time Go???

Caprice Being Serious

My Boys

Happy Fathers Day

Baby Pictures

I Won, Won, I Won

Happy Birthday To Me

My Prize

August Challenge

Big Sister

New Gransdson

My First Teddy Bear

Flower Power In Homespun

July Christmas Challenge And I Won

Whewwww I am Exhausted!

Faith-Charity Bear

Hugs

Christmas Challenge Bear

Helping Daddy

Birthday Boy

Marilyn's Giveaway

Christmas In July Challenge

How Nice

Baby Quilt

Mothers Day Swap

Birthday Bear

Tote Bag Tutorial

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