Handmaiden

Just a Minute...........in September

I am playing along with Jenaveve's Just a Minute..........in September

Watching.........Valentino The Last Emperor, The September Issue, Project Runway Australia (My Fashion Fix).....loved "Up" in 3D, The Footy Finals and One Day Cricket from England (My Sport Fix)

Reading.........www.realestate.com.au.

Cooking.......Wagu Beef Burgers (from Prahran market), Lemon Tart(delia's recipe)

Eating.........Raddicchio, Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

Exercising..........Joined a new gym where I can continue my Spinning classes and learn body balance (Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates)

Cleaning.........everything for private inspections

Buying........not much

Listening.......and chilling to Koffee digital radio and Richard Stubbs on 774

Making.....Quilts. I have nearly finished my "Diamonds are Forever" king size quilt and started a Baby Quilt as well.

Sharon

Is it an Omen?

Last night the sun was shining on the MCG, but not today! But I had to take this photo of this incredible rainbow coming out of the Hilton.

And then a double rainbow...think its lucky?

Go Saints

Have a great Grand Final Day. I am having an indoor BBQ with all this rain

Sharon

Royal Melbourne Show

It must be over 30 years since I have been to the show and its changed alot. I was disappointed not to see more animals and it seems to be a mix between Moomba and a food festival.

but I did go and see the Arts and Craft Pavillion........where else would you have Coconut Ice and Lamingtons being judged.

I love te decorated cakes

and found some felting inspiration

Hope you had a good time if you went.

Sharon

 

CAE Spring Course Guide

If you are looking to learn some new skills the CAE have published their latest guide

CAE Spring Course Guide

Sharon

Kimono House Online Shop and Workshops

Have you seen Kimono Houses's new online shop including buying sashiko supplies 

or some great workshops on Temari balls

or Seasonal Flower Pouches

Enjoy

Sharon

 

My Creative Space

Adding the binding to my quilt this week......not long to go now.

For other wonderful spaces visit Kirsty

Sharon

Classic Shirt and Wrap Dress

I have finally finished my classic shirt for Spring. This is the second one I have made. I love the neckline and the standup collar. This is New Look 6598 and have a look at my first shirt made for winter.

I have been meaning to post about my wrap dress as well....New Look 6429. This is my winter version of my Classic Summer Wrap Dress. it is really versatile and lends itself to layering under and over.

Check out my Top Tips for Sewing Jersey

Sharon

Spring Racing Millinery

I have been looking at hats for the Spring racing carnival. I love these designs from Louise Macdonald, some of which were on display at Hugo Boss in Collins St. 

Cream Encore

Sonata

Flamenco

They are all very classic with a modern twist. So hard to choose.

Sharon

My Creative Space

I am so pleased I have finished hand quilting my "Diamonds Are Forever Quilt." It did not take me as long as I thought.......so here I am today making the bias binding for the border. I make a double binding and I want it to be an inch wide...so I cut it to 41/2" instead of 21/2"

for other wonderful crafty spaces visit the wonderful creative Kirsty

have a great day whatever you are doing.

Sharon 

Add An Avo

Avocados are just delicious at the moment. I love them added to salads or just in a wrap with some chicken. More recipes here

1. Shrimp, avocado, pink grapefruit and cotton candy melon salad with grapefruit, jalapeno vinaigrette, 2. Avocado Salad Roll, 3. Millefeuille Avocado Shrimp Grapefruit, 4. Millefeuille Avocado Shrimp Grapefruit

Enjoy

Sharon