Friday, July 19, 2024
So Many Lemons.
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
A Worthwhile Read.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Winter Garden flowers.
Sunday, June 16, 2024
A Knitting Puzzle.
For the 3rd time I am knitting
this sleeveless vest for my Grandson.
The simple pattern consists of groups of 7 stitches. Where the 3 - 4 rib changes to 5 -2 there is a twist.
Saturday, June 08, 2024
What Did I Purchase.?
We decided when we arrived at the Exhibition to go around the Merchants first as the quilts on display weren't going anywhere but the merchants might sell out their best things fast. They didn't. Their was a great variety. Patchwork Web; Puddles Books and More; More than Fabric; Widebacks; Aroha Quilts; Bernina and my Favourite that day Tis the Season (.Tis the Season.) On her display was a knitted Double Wrap Cowl in Aran Jewelspun. Very attractive. I bought the pattern and some yarn ( its not actually wool I later found out but very, very soft ) ( made in England ) I will probably make a scarf instead as I have quite a short neck We'll see.
I also got some packs of these die cut flower shapes as I am currently making a wall hanging with Tall flowers.( the one at the top I cut out myself so new shapes will add to the variety I have) ( I doubt Ill use the orange and yellow ones )
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
Five Go Up to Whangamata.
Over the long weekend ( King's Birthday here in New Zealand ) 5 friends who quilt together, sew together, eat together and most importantly talk together went off for the weekend to Whangamata ( up the Coromandel Peninsular ) The Quilting Club there was holding a 2 day Exhibition. What a wonderful show it was to attend. Free parking; real coffee; nice food for teas and lunch; wonderful quilts and lots of merchants. We were very happy! At most quilt shows in NZ those viewing are asked to make a Viewer's Choice. To me that is rather impossible. I hardly ever do it. The only way I can decide is to say which quilt or wall hanging would I like to take home with me ? This one I think.What unusual colours to put together but it worked so well and really appealed to me.
Also on Display were wall hangings from an Aotearoa Challenge called Light Up. The entries had to include a Shoo Fly block somewhere ...some were hard to find and needed studying carefully
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Car Journey.
In the last month we have had to make the journey from BOP to Rangitikei Area and back twice. On the return journey this last Sunday the weather did oblige and we got splendid views of 2 of the mountains that are in the centre of The North Island.
Thursday, May 02, 2024
Deciduous Trees.
I've been walking around our subdivision today. It is dull and cloudy but quite good for taking photos of coloured leaves on the mostly Northern hemisphere trees.which already have begun falling. This maple is on the shared land behind the tennis courts ( which belong to us all )
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Beautiful late Autumn Days.
Zygocactus or Schlumbergera or in the Northern hemisphere you call it the Christmas cactus is coming into to flower out side a ranch slider window. There are a few fungal spots on some leaves and deep within a spiders web, but it is brightening my day.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
ANZAC Day in NZ
We are remembering them.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Chestnuts.
I just picked up what would fit in my pocket. It's Autumn so the Eastern walking track I use is smothered in fallen chestnuts. There are about 10 tress. Nobody else seems to pick any up because those who walk dogs won't go there when the prickly nuts are all over the ground (The prickles get in the soft pads on a dogs paw )
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Walnuts.
If you have been reading this blog for some years you may recall that back at the orchard we had 3 walnut trees. One was particularly good. I used to spend hours this time each year collecting the nuts. Well here at our next property I am still doing it.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Another better Walk.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Out Walking.
This afternoon I had the opportunity to walk through I'Anson Reserve ( in Te Puna ). I have shown you this walk before. For me it makes a change from walking just around our subdivision. It's all rustic bush and ( some weeds and swanps and little ponds. ) I know all the NZ native tress and there is nothing that special here but not bad as it is mostly looked after by volunteers.