There is not much stitching being done here at present: our grand daughter is still staying with us and we are doing lots of picture taking.
Today we went to Fisherman's Beach at Mornington: the sea was calm and there was lots to see. As well as the usual sea plants and birds there was quite a lot of litter which is a real shame. I really don't understand the way people disrespect their own environment.
Today I visited the Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens with my grand daughter and the twins.
I cannot describe how gorgeous it is: all maintained by volunteers.
This is Milly -I bought her at the recycling centre for $25.
I bought her this dress at the op shop because she had been asked to model shawls and scarves at the art show. She did a good job of the modelling & now she is home again.
Now that the art show is over I have time to pick up this little garden project and it will be finished soon.
I am really pleased with this.
Can anyone tell me what this is for?
I bought it at a garage sale thinking it would hold reels of thread but the little pegs are too thick.
I am making progress with this piece of fabric.
I have added pieces of lace, tulle and foil.
There are also a few little french knots.
The twins love to draw.
There is chalk
or crayons and their imagination.
I forgot to post this yesterday. The pink climbing rose is lovely, the nasturtiums are self sown and so cheerful and the bottle brushes, Hakea Kings Park Special, always blooms on Melbourne cup day.
What a difference a day makes: In this pic you can see there is a wooden structure outside our kitchen window.
Today the structure is gone. My arms and legs are sore but it looks fabulous. Hubby is away till later tonight and our neighbour insisted on coming over to help: he informed me that being over 50 (and then some) I was at a high risk of falling from the ladder. I graciously accepted his help.
The postman brought me a parcel in the post. I won this lovely box of Twinings Tea in a competition through Nuffnang and Retro Mummy's Blog.
I do feel very lucky.
The display at the Arts Society is going really well: although we are not selling our items we are receiving fabulous feedback. It is encouraging to know that others appreciate the things we make.
