We seem to have calendars hung in almost every room in the house. We get given some from firms we deal with, which is very nice but for this year I bought a lovely artistic one ( at Calico Christmas ), because the photos delighted me. I think I will share them with you month by month. January is beautiful butterflies.(Calli core species ). The calendar is called "Exquisite Creatures" - The insect Art of Christopher Marley. http://www.formandpheromone.com/index.htm
I also got myself an aesthetically pleasing ( to hold and look at ) Diary . Normally a small wee handbag size one or notebook serves my purpose, but, as this year I have added responsibilities I decided I better be really organised. I am the Vice President of our Patchwork and Quilters Group for 2009, and responsible for taking the Friday meetings twice a month. Also for attending Committee meetings.( I refused to agree to attending Tuesday night meetings as well, so the President is doing those - so we are job sharing. ) ( I'm in charge of Vice ! - LOL )We have about 100 members so some organisation is required.
The said Diary was made in NZ ( yes! ) and has a soft chamois leather feel cover. It has a wire spine and lots of extra pages ( that could be pulled out or used for lists. ) ( hope it helps ).
A few days ago I got to meet with Laurie, who now lives back in NZ. She called in while on her way to Athenree.She kindly gave me a wee gift she had made, a cute little pin cushion. ( as I have only one other it will get used.)Thank You Laurie. We intend to meet again when I go over to Ngongotahah to spend my voucher at Cottage Flair.
Gudrun, you asked," do we get a break now from the orchard?" . NO - if it is fine we have loads of fruit work to do over the next few weeks. ( we do not work in the rain - so get a little time out that way ) The Kiwifruit is growing really fast at this stage in their life and have to be thinned to a number that can get to be really big . We need to be everywhere at once!
Consequently I have not made huge progress with the Jewelled Bird. I have cut some feathers and know what to do next.( there is no hurry so that's okay ).I can see 2009 being a very, very busy year for me. Busy is good - right?
6 comments:
At the bookstore the other day I saw millions of calendars, but I'm holding out for a nice quilting one! Meanwhile, for everyday tracking of appointments etc, we get a plain one with large boxes for each day from the office supply store. Those butterflies look lovely! And I love that little log cabin cushion....Hope you have a happy and healthy new year Ali!
This calender must be especially made for you all who have summer now.
I love calendars...my problem is at the end of the year I don't want to get rid of them!
Had my first Kiwi and Pomegranate Snapple last week and thought of your orchard....
Busy is good.. up to a point. But too busy is not so good.
Beautiful pincushion!
Is the little log cabin your new pincushion? It is gorgeous. I see all the lovely pincushions out there, & keep promising myself another.
Love the colours for that jewelled bird!
I just found your blog and have been having a good look through your posts! As a homesick Kiwi living it the States, I love finding new NZ quilt blogs:) I see your last name is Honey - I remember some Honeys from when I lived in Hamilton. Do you have any relatives there?! I think one of their names might have been Steve and Diane? Hmmm it's been a long time and I was only young then.
Anyway, it's been great looking around your blog, and I will be back!
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