Ever since I saw the new Bernina Series 8 sewing machines at the Australasian Quilt Convention, the thought of buying a new machine at been at the back of my mind. I don’t strictly NEED a new machine. I bought my current machine over 8 years ago and it’s serving me well. Nevertheless, I would […]
Celebrations
Australian Days
On this national day, and as I approach my 20th anniversary of living in Australia, it seems appropriate to remind you that the MY PLACE travelling exhibition of art quilts will be on display at the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne from 26 February to 1 March 2009. Here’s a snapshot of the thirty Australian […]
Christmas Elves
The Christmas elves are busy here at Casa da Praia. Cooking, cleaning, pulling out the Christmas CDs and DVDs and generally getting into the festive spirit. Then this elf is going to take a short blogging holiday. I’ll be back on 1 January. In the meantime, peace and goodwill to all. I invite you to […]
Christmas Menu
It occurs to me that Christmas is only three days away and we should really work out what we are going to eat and stock up. I expect it will be a low-key affair. Seafood will definitely feature, although we will be skipping the traditional southern Italian Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. And […]
Box of Goodies
Just look at what arrived in today’s mail: These are my prizes from winning the Mixed Media Quilt category in the Canberra Quilters’ 2008 Exhibition back in August along with a lucky exhibitor’s draw. Goodies generously donated by Unique Stitching include hand-dyed fabrics and cheesecloth, orange silk bits, shiva paintstiks and rubbing plates, flouro angelina […]
Wonderful Weekend
I travelled interstate for a wonderful family weekend where this little angel was the centre of attention: