Getting stuff done

Yesterday I planted some of the bulbs in these two pots. They already have some growing and others just pushing through. My aim is to try and have something flowering all throughout the year 

The rest of the bulbs went into the garden in front of the window I can see while sitting inside. 

After the sun started to go down. But before dark. I planted out the vegetables 

There’s rainbow chard, I call it silver beet. Kale broccolini and mini cabbages. 



And in here we have sugar beets   I think they’ll make a nice change to toasted potatoes 

This morning I pined the quilt so it’s now ready for sewing. 

Won’t be today. It’s hard work with a very bad back so I’ll give it a few days before I start. Unless I feel ok 




And now it’s back to this. I had put aside my hexi cardigan as I was waiting on yarn from Denmark. 

That’s when I started the blanket. It kind of took over for a while. 




So apart of going to the doctors today. To get my scripts. I’ll be working in this. 

Oh and I need to work out what we will be doing for dinner. 

Any suggestions? 

Mercury retrograde

What a day. Mercury’s retrograde is definitely making itself know. 

Mercury governs all communications. And today there have been internet breakdowns, computer problems and just general chaos 

I had to ring and make an appointment for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy 

First the phone didn’t go through. 

Then I tried doing an online booking. 

Nope 

Pulled my hair out had a sit tried again to book online 

Nope 

Tried the phones and success 

And I was only number six in the queue yeahhh 

Having done that it was advised I come in to fill in paperwork as they didn’t know how long before their computers were up and running again 

I’ve just got back. Seriously. What a pain the the posterior 

And I’ve still got the actual appointment to go! 

This is after going into town to meet the girls for coffee 

Did a quick shop then headed to Bunnings for veggie seedlings 

And I may have purchased a few bulbs oops lol 

I’ve planted the bulbs 

I’m having a little rest before I go out to plant up the seedlings 

And last night I finished the Weasley inspired blanket 

I like how it turned out.
It’s heavy and very very warm 



Once the machinery shed is built. Part of it will be turned into a living space. With wood stove and couches that turn into beds 

I’m going to need blankets for those 

Now I’ll just have to decide what pattern I’m going to attempt next 

Progress report

The quilt is on the table and waiting on the pinning 

All squares are done it’s a large blanket so definitely a double bed size at least 



 Crocheting them together. It’s a much quicker process than stitching. I like the effect of the burgundy lines 

Should have it finished in a few days 




And even though her  birthday isn’t until the 15th. We had her birthday party yesterday. 

The first party was at a play centre which we didn’t attend. 

The second was at home which grandparents attended. 

Ana looked like she had a wonderful day and she got lots of lovely gifts. 

She still has her birthday celebration at day care to look forward too 

I’m so very glad that part of my life is over. It’s so much easier bring the grandma and just showing up 

Flying by

Another Friday. Seems like Time is speeding up 

Ana and trixie watching bluey while I organise breakfast 

Abs knows where the nail polish is kept and ask if she can have purple nails. I said sure so off she went to get the bag of children’s polish 



During the week her daycare posted a picture of her doing puzzles so I dug out the ones I had 

She was very good. I only had minimal input 



All puzzles in the box done. She looks very pleased with herself 



At eleven thirty she asked for a nap. So I headed into my craft room 

The other day I made this patchwork backing out of pure wool blanket off cuts 




So today I made up a patchwork or wadding out of my scraps 

Y’all know I don’t like to waste 

As you can see it’s passed quality control 



Still have lot’s of off cuts. 

They will all get used 



So now all I have to do. Is get hubby to help me move the table into the center of the craft room so I can sandwich and pin all three pieces together 

Then I will quilt it. 

Trim it 

And make the binding to bind it. 

Simple. 

And on knitting news. All one hundred squares have been finished 

Another project on the home straight 

Happy birthday

Today is my baby girls birthday. She had organised an outing with her family but her hubby had to work so she asked if would like to go. 

Of course I said yes so I went to her place this morning 

And off we went to a paint some pottery 

We all chose what we wanted to paint and had lots of fun being creative 



Brianna concentrating on her plate 



Melody choosing her colours 



My baby girl painting flowers on her platter 



Me I chose a jug.  painting butterflies and a flower. 

I’ll use it as a vase once it’s done 



They’ll be glazed, fired and we get to pick them up in two weeks 

It was a lovely way to spend the morning 

I hope the rest of her birthday is fun and as special as she is 

Hello winter

It’s wet and cold today. 

Expected top of 16 deg cel. 

There is even snow on some mountains 



After a productive day yesterday I’ll be taking it easy today. 

With the fire going keeping us warm 



Only 6 1/2 squares to go 

A little bit of this and a little bit of that

Another weekend has come and gone. 

Friday afternoon hubby, with the help of wonderson, pulled out all the summer crops

There is some weeding to do and I’ll add more compost and then I’ll plant out the winter 

Crops. 

This Hoya was given to me when it was a little plant. Five years later it’s gone ballistic. 

Hubby has attached some twine to keep the pole straight. It was starting to fall due to the weight of the plant 

Once it grows up to the top I’ll decide if I’ll let it continue or start chopping it back. 

Spotlight was having a 50% off sale so how could I resist. 

I was a good girl and only spent $130.00 but it got me quite a haul

This will replenish my stash and keep me going over the winter.  

I have no idea what I’ll make. But im sure something will come to me 

My cleaning lady has decided to wind up her business due to health. So im back to doing the heavy

Deep cleaning myself again 

So I decided to start with the worst room first. The spare bedroom. 

I’ve spent all morning cleaning, and throwing stuff out. Rearranging and packing away 

The bedding is in the washing machine and once dry I’ll remake the bed. 

I’ve vacuum and once the bed is made that room is done. 

I’ve also stripped my bed,  the sun is shining today so I might not get another chance to dry

The sheets for a while. Rain is predicted in the next few days 

While cleaning I found a cardigan I had knitted years ago. And never wore as it was way too big. 

So I’ve started to unwind it. It’s bendigo wool so good quality. 

I think I’ll use the yarn to join the squares with crocheting. 

The burgundy colour will look effective amongst the blues, greens,and beige.   I hope.  



So after a very busy morning. I’m sitting and unwinding and resting 

Until it’s time to make the beds 

Then I’ll only have to think about what to cook for dinner!