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- Bags Pouches Purses by: 25reasons
April 13, 2012, 14:46
| Bags | Pouches | Purses | Bags YSG! Winter Nest Satchel iPad Slipcase or Travel-Light Bag Autumn…
- Earphones Pod 02 by: 25reasons
May 8, 2012, 19:16
I had been wanting to make a new one of these for ages. The first one I made, although it's very nice, bothered me for two reasons. First, because I'd done…
- Dumpling Make-up Pouch by: 25reasons
May 8, 2012, 19:15
How adorable is this! Michelle Patterns little dumplings are the sweetest pouches, aren't they! Virtually half the size of the pouches I've been using, it…
- YSG! Winter Nest Satchel by: 25reasons
May 8, 2012, 18:39
I've learned so much from Nicole Mallalieu. You know how, in the beginning of learning, you follow the instructions to the letter, rarely daring to stray.…
- iPad Slipcase, or "Travel-Light" Bag by: 25reasons
May 8, 2012, 18:30
I already had an iPad cover that I'd made only - what, a month ago? So why did I need to make a second one? I'll tell you why. I'm sure it would never have…
- Leuca iPad Cover by: 25reasons
April 3, 2012, 18:55
Well, he gave me an iPad for my birthday! Moshe was more excited about giving it to me than I was to receive it. And I was very excited to receive it! He…
- Avalon Messenger Bag by: 25reasons
February 19, 2012, 07:53
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- Curious Nature Bag for Moshe by: 25reasons
February 19, 2012, 07:47
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- YSG! Specs Pouches by: 25reasons
February 15, 2012, 15:00
From the incredibly talented Nicole Mallalieu, in her magnificent book, You Sew, Girl!, I present my first Specs Pouch! I say "first" because I just know I'm…
- YSG! Large Tote 01 by: 25reasons
December 13, 2011, 08:44
I made this bag at Nicole Mallalieu's Bag In A Day class that I'd signed up for only three days earlier. I did a mad rush around looking through my piles…
- Earphones Pod by: 25reasons
November 21, 2011, 23:54
It's like that age-old question... what came first, the chicken or the egg. Did I first see this tutorial by Erin Erickson on Sew, Mama, Sew!'s blog…
- YSG! Grey Linen Butterflies Wristlet by: 25reasons
November 17, 2011, 08:21
When I bought the dark grey linen to make a little bag for my exercise physiologist, Stephanie, I just had to make one for myself in this stunning linen.…
- YSG! Classic Black Wristlet by: 25reasons
November 17, 2011, 07:59
It's not all exactly black. More of a very gorgeous dark grey for the main fabric, with black and white for the flap and lining. I made this classic little…
- Flowering Gum Tissue Case by: 25reasons
November 15, 2011, 21:34
I've never owned a tissue case before, and actually, I hardly keep tissues in my handbags, ever! But when I came across this tutorial on Very Purple…
- Slouchy Pouch 04 by: 25reasons
November 13, 2011, 22:29
This is still a WIP. Completed project images will be posted soon.
- YSG! Pea Green Boat Wristlet by: 25reasons
October 28, 2011, 17:33
I adore this fabric. Always thought I'd use it for a grandchild's something. However, as you might have been able to tell, I've been smitten by Nicole…
- YSG! Linen Wristlet by: 25reasons
October 28, 2011, 07:31
This wristlet is for my other sister-in-law, Michele, for her birthday. Again, I used the pattern from Nicole Mallalieu‘s amazing book, “You Sew,…
- YSG! Summer Heat Wristlet by: 25reasons
October 25, 2011, 20:30
I made this hot little bag for my darling sister-in-law, Freda. It's another Wristlet from Nicole Mallalieu's book, "You Sew, Girl!" Unfortunately, I can't…
- YSG! Flowering Gum City Shopper by: 25reasons
October 20, 2011, 12:02
This beautiful bag was made using the brilliant "City Shopper" pattern in Nicole Mallalieu's book, You Sew, Girl! I've used Ink & Spindle's stunning…
- YSG! On Cloud Nine Wristlet by: 25reasons
October 16, 2011, 22:17
I made this wristlet from Nicole Mallalieu's book, "You Sew, Girl!" as a practice run for making her City Shopper bag, which is very much the same pattern,…
- Slouchy Pouch 03 by: 25reasons
May 31, 2011, 12:06
Here's a third slouchy pouch I've made using Flossie Teacakes' wonderful pattern, again using the beautiful fabrics of Kaffe Fassett. This time, I again…
- Slouchy Pouch 02 by: 25reasons
May 30, 2011, 18:59
Finally got to give my darling niece Devorah her birthday present from last October! I know. Well, there were circumstances. Really there were. Anyway, I'm…
- Slouchy Pouch 01 by: 25reasons
May 30, 2011, 18:20
I'd finally found the perfect pattern for my niece Devorah's make-up bag that I'd promised to make for her birthday last year! I still hadn't found the…
- Autumn Hand Bag by: 25reasons
May 8, 2011, 00:42
I finally did it. I made myself a handbag! I wish I'd have written up the process, and accompanied it with photographs along the way, but I didn't. I was…
- Earphones Pod 02 by: 25reasons
- Quilts by: 25reasons
April 9, 2012, 06:42
2012 Curious Nature Quilt (WIP) Vroom Vroom Quilt (WIP) 2011 Sarah's Triangles Quilt Gita's…
- Vroom Vroom Quilt by: 25reasons
April 9, 2012, 19:38
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- Curious Nature Quilt by: 25reasons
February 19, 2012, 07:38
I'm cutting! It's begun. I'll post more as I do more.
- The Olive Poppies Quilt by: 25reasons
October 7, 2011, 22:11
This is as far as I've gotten on this project. I stitched up two strips (out of the eight I need to do) at the quilting retreat I went to in May, and then I…
- Gelati Parti Quilt by: 25reasons
August 2, 2011, 15:32
At the beginning of 2011, I joined up to the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild's "Oh, Bee-have!" quilting bee. I chose a log cabin design, and used the gorgeous…
- Gita's Chelsea Quilt by: 25reasons
June 28, 2011, 22:02
Back in 2009, when my daughter Gita saw that I was listing quilting projects on my blog, she thought she'd proposed a new project for me - I should…
- Sarah's Triangles Quilt by: 25reasons
April 27, 2011, 06:00
Now this quilt, I'm crazy about. I just love Kaffe Fassett's fabrics, and I love how excited Sarah is about this quilt. It all began when, some time back…
- Liberty Stars Quilt-along by: 25reasons
November 11, 2010, 12:58
Hexagon Layout | Hexagon Block Instructions | Making Up Your Quilt Top | My Blocks | Liberty Stars Quilt-along Flickr Group I've wanted to…
- Hexagon Layout by: 25reasons
March 14, 2011, 11:25
Liberty Stars Quilt-along | Hexagon Block Instructions | Making Up Your Quilt Top | My Blocks | Liberty Stars Quilt-along Flickr Group Use this layout…
- Making Up Your Quilt Top by: 25reasons
March 13, 2011, 15:44
Liberty Stars Quilt-along |Hexagon Layout | Hexagon Block Instructions | My Blocks | Liberty Stars Quilt-along Flickr Group For those of you who are…
- My Blocks by: 25reasons
February 6, 2011, 10:49
Liberty Stars Quilt-along | Hexagon Layout | Hexagon Block Instructions | Making Up Your Quilt Top | Liberty Stars Quilt-along Flickr Group The Count…
- Hexagon Block Instructions by: 25reasons
November 12, 2010, 13:18
Liberty Stars Quilt-along | Hexagon Layout | Making Up Your Quilt Top | My Blocks | Liberty Stars Quilt-along Flickr Group Here are the instructions…
- Hexagon Layout by: 25reasons
- Wild Thyme Quilt by: 25reasons
August 9, 2010, 22:54
I made this quilt using a tutorial by Allison on her Cluck. Cluck. Sew. website, and I used Carolyn Gavin's 'Wild Thyme' fabrics. …
- Baby Elephant Quilt by: 25reasons
May 30, 2010, 16:46
I scanned and enlarged the elephant and flowers etc from the fabric itself, and embroidered the design in a simple chain stitch with DMC…
- Juggling Clown Baby Coverlet by: 25reasons
January 7, 2010, 02:32
- French Provincial Square Quilt A by: 25reasons
January 7, 2010, 02:27
This is one of two quilts I made using the same fabric. I'd cut 8 large squares from the fabric, then cut them in half diagonally to create 16 triangles. I…
- Japanese Fan Quilt by: 25reasons
January 7, 2010, 02:24
February 2007 This quilt is precious because I used some of my step-mum's beads that she gave me special collection from her millinery days…
- French Provincial Square Quilt B by: 25reasons
December 28, 2009, 02:29
This is one of two quilts I made using the same fabric. I cut 8 large squares from the fabric, then cut them in half diagonally to create 16 triangles. I…
- French Provincial Circle Quilt by: 25reasons
October 7, 2009, 02:12
I completed this quilt in October 2009. It was my very first quilt, one that I'd begun in March 2006 at a class in Maling Road, Camberwell at a gorgeous…
- Vroom Vroom Quilt by: 25reasons
- Knitting by: 25reasons
March 9, 2012, 12:39
Baby Knits | Finally! After a twenty-year-long break, I'm knitting again! Yay! Baby Knits Austin's Chevron Baby Blanket …
- Austin's Chevron Baby Blanket by: 25reasons
March 9, 2012, 11:19
I fell in love with this blanket the moment I saw it on the Purl Bee website. It's knitted in beautiful colours of Blue Sky Cotton, a gorgeously soft 100%…
- Austin's Chevron Baby Blanket by: 25reasons
- Jewellery by: 25reasons
February 20, 2012, 07:17
Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party 5th Bead Soup Blog Party
- Bead Soup Blog Party 5 by: 25reasons
February 20, 2012, 07:18
For several weeks, about 200 people set about to create jewellery with "bead soups" that had been swapped from partner to partner…
- Participants of the 5th Bead Soup Blog Party by: 25reasons
March 6, 2012, 13:43
Hostess, Lori Anderson Special Book Sneak Peeks, Cindy Wimmer 1. Adlinah Kamsir (Singapore) and Hajer Waheed (Kingdom of Bahrain) 2. Adrienn…
- Participants of the 5th Bead Soup Blog Party by: 25reasons
- Bead Soup Blog Party 5 by: 25reasons
- On My Workroom Table by: 25reasons
September 8, 2011, 21:25
Here are my current WIPs and planned projects: image from facebook.com/parsongray image from facebook.com/parsongray image…
- Dressmaking by: 25reasons
May 10, 2011, 11:04
2011 Liberty Blouse Like The Ark Pants (muslin)
- Curious Nature Tunic & Scarf by: 25reasons
February 19, 2012, 07:45
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- Barcelona Skirt by: 25reasons
February 19, 2012, 07:40
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- Constructing My Own Basic Bodice Block by: 25reasons
November 7, 2011, 16:19
Armed with my French Curve, my pencil, eraser, rulers, tape measure, roll of printed pattern paper, iPhone calculator app, and all 20 pages of instructions…
- Like The Ark Pants (muslin) by: 25reasons
August 2, 2011, 21:24
I live and die in my black Summer pants from The Ark Clothing Company. They have just the right balance of stretch and fit. They make my legs…
- Liberty Blouse - veVogue 8609 by: 25reasons
May 10, 2011, 17:44
I have already made this blouse once before. A long time before, actually. Like several decades ago. It's a pretty simple pattern to make, and shouldn't take…
- Curious Nature Tunic & Scarf by: 25reasons
- Projects by: 25reasons
December 16, 2010, 19:29
2011 Projects 2010 Projects 2009 Projects
- 2011 projects by: 25reasons
September 19, 2010, 11:07
Projects I'm currently working on: Finishing Sarah's Triangles Quilt | finished Finishing Gita's Chelsea Quilt Finishing Liberty Stars Quilt Making…
- 2010 projects by: 25reasons
December 23, 2009, 08:44
Below is an update on the projects I worked on in 2010. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Quilt…
- 2011 projects by: 25reasons
- Contact Me by: 25reasons
October 15, 2010, 13:20
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- About Me by: 25reasons
August 5, 2010, 09:30
I'm Helene Goldberg. I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia. I've been married to Moshe since 1977… and we're still madly in love. I remember as a…
- Sewing Projects by: 25reasons
March 30, 2010, 17:33
Baby Lovelies | Bedwear | Pillowcases | Pincushions | Tableware Here are some of my sewing projects. Mostly completed, some works-in-progress (WIP),…
- Placemats & Napkins by: 25reasons
October 7, 2011, 09:24
I'll be updating this page as soon as I get onto this project again. I'm now rethinking my fabric choice for a set of placemats & napkins like these…
- Swaddling Wraps, Burp Cloths and Bibs by: 25reasons
September 16, 2011, 13:51
click on the images to enlarge them: I recently made four swaddling wraps and matching burp cloths for my grandchild due…
- Little Folks Pillowcases by: 25reasons
June 11, 2011, 11:32
My darling niece is going on her very first overseas trip tomorrow morning. She's travelling with a group to Israel, and needed some of my "sewing skills".…
- Liberty Eye Mask by: 25reasons
December 21, 2010, 14:40
I had just made one eye mask in the morning, using a pattern I found on the internet, but I felt it was too big, and so I immediately made another one. This…
- Love Liberty Pincushion by: 25reasons
September 19, 2010, 08:22
Fantastic! Finally. Trish was going to show me how to do hexies. Of course I've heard about these little lovelies, and seen people cutting and sewing all…
- Pretty Girls Pillowcase by: 25reasons
June 6, 2010, 16:16
This pillowcase is based on a design given to me at quilting class. First things first, I chose my fabrics, a fairly loose weave cotton for the top, and a…
- Travelling Chelsea Sewing Pouch by: 25reasons
May 12, 2010, 10:19
The name? Well I figured that since I'd used leftover bits of fabric from Gita's Chelsea Quilt, I'd name my little sewing pouch in honour of her quilt. Why…
- Dresses in my Wardrobe Pincushion by: 25reasons
April 21, 2010, 07:38
I decided I didn't want to embroider the fabric too heavily, as I think it would have drowned the delightful design. So, I've embroidered just some of the…
- Bric-a-brac Pinchushion by: 25reasons
April 14, 2010, 14:06
April 2010 I decided to name this little pincushion that I whipped up this morning after one of my favourite haunts for buttons and other gems that has…
- The Pincushion that turned into a Cottons Box by: 25reasons
April 13, 2010, 13:50
In between my umpteen other projects I'm working on, I decided it's time I made some pincushions for myself. I pulled out the Wild Thyme fabric scraps from…
- Matzah Cover and Afikomen Cloth by: 25reasons
April 4, 2010, 01:36
Last year, as everyone was busy making beautiful Christmas stockings, I decided it was time to replace my matzah cover. For the past two year, we'd had to…
- Placemats & Napkins by: 25reasons
- Tutorials by: 25reasons
March 20, 2010, 09:25
Matzah Cover for Passover Simply Square Tablecloth Spice Poppy Tablecloth
- Tutorials | Spice Poppy Tablecloth by: 25reasons
July 26, 2010, 12:40
This is an easy set of instructions for a tablecloth measuring 52" x 71", to fit a rectangular table that measures approximately 32" x 51". MAT…
- Tutorials | Matzah Cover by: 25reasons
April 9, 2010, 12:23
This tutorial is for the Matzah Cover, which measures approximately 14½" x 14½" (37 x 37cm) without the bullion fringe. The Afikomen Cloth is from a…
- Tutorials | House Linens Tablecloth by: 25reasons
March 22, 2010, 13:01
Measuring approximately 69” x 69” (175cm x 175cm), here is another tablecloth I created for my square dining room table that measures a neat 47” (120cm)…
- Tutorials | Simply Square Tablecloth by: 25reasons
March 22, 2010, 01:09
Measuring approximately 69” x 69” (175cm x 175cm), I created this tablecloth for my square dining room table that measures a neat 47” (120cm) square.…
- Tutorials | Spice Poppy Tablecloth by: 25reasons
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March 18, 2010, 23:00
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- My new project - but it's a surprise! by: 25reasons
March 28, 2010, 12:52
Yesterday I picked up a couple metres of gorgeous fabric that's for a gift I'm making for someone. I know this person reads my blog, or at least my Facebook…
- My new project - but it's a surprise! by: 25reasons
March 28, 2010, 12:52
Yesterday I picked up a couple metres of gorgeous fabric that's for a gift I'm making for someone. I know this person reads my blog, or at least my Facebook…
- To-do-to-day... update by: 25reasons
March 18, 2010, 23:15
10:52pm Well, I didn't get through everything, as you can see in the post below, but as someone great once said.. "What you'll get done today is…
- To-do-to-day by: 25reasons
March 18, 2010, 12:18
Here's what's on my planner for today.. a) quick trip to DFO (Discount Fashion Outlet) for a quick shop done b) spend time on workroom redesign…
- one more project by: 25reasons
February 9, 2010, 10:14
I'm surprised I hadn't thought of it before, but I'm going to make a couple of these tablecloths for our 2 patio tables. I am always stuck for what to put…
- 4 new 2010projects! by: 25reasons
February 9, 2010, 09:48
I've just discovered a great website - Sew4Home. It has great patterns, and I've just added 4 of them to my list of 25projects for 2010: So now I have…
- 25projects 2009 game is done, onward and upward by: 25reasons
January 7, 2010, 20:47
Unfortunately, right after my Dad died, I got an acute case of calcific tendonitis in my right shoulder. I spent the next week in the worst pain I've experience…
- cast off, stitches out [ouch!], and moon boot on by: 25reasons
November 26, 2009, 09:29
Yesterday I saw my surgeon and got the cast taken off. I've only ever had 2 casts in my life, both in the last 3 months, so I'm no expert, but I find it…
- projects updated... solution! by: 25reasons
October 17, 2009, 21:34
Aha! Do you like my solution? It's up above. In the sticky post at the top. Whenever I update a project, I'll update that Projects recently updated bit,…
- bergerac barnaby and 25projects by: 25reasons
October 17, 2009, 11:32
Woke up at 3:30am. Couldn't sleep. Can't stop thinking about my foot and someone cutting it open. Sorry. I won't say anything more about it for those who get…
- getting into the details by: 25reasons
October 16, 2009, 08:28
OK, I now have the basics for all my 25 projects for 2009. Now I need to fine-tune these projects. I'm going to look at each project and clarify what the…
- 24 down, 1 more to go by: 25reasons
October 15, 2009, 12:49
What do you think? I'm down to the wire, one last project to create. I don't know what to pick. I don't want it to be about day-to-day stuff. I also don't want…
- 22 projects created. 3 to go. by: 25reasons
October 14, 2009, 11:16
Only 3 more to create. Wow. I'm thinking I'll wait a bit now. I was on quite a roll there for a bit. The ideas were coming thick and fast. So great to put in…
- how it all began by: 25reasons
October 12, 2009, 13:43
On Saturday afternoon, the 8th of August in fact, I handed over my business to my business partner, my gorgeous daughter Devorah. On Monday night, August 31st,…
- My new project - but it's a surprise! by: 25reasons
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- Earth Hour 2012 by: 25reasons
March 31, 2012, 08:16
More than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011, sending a powerful message for action on climate…
- Too much excitement can lead to doubles! by: 25reasons
March 7, 2012, 14:18
Some days ago, when I got all excited and bought all that Parson Grey fabric, I also bought heaps of patterns. I mean, heaps!!! Which was very cool, except…
- What came first? by: 25reasons
November 21, 2011, 23:37
It's like that age-old question... the chicken or the egg. Did I first see this tutorial by Erin Erickson on Sew, Mama, Sew!'s blog post on November…
- Project : Gelati Parti Quilt - cut and ready by: 25reasons
October 9, 2011, 09:19
I've decided to use the June Jubilee fabric for 3" squares to punctuate the dark grey sashing. I've trimmed the 12 blocks so they're all a uniform 15½"…
- Revisiting the past by: 25reasons
October 4, 2011, 14:21
It's amazing what a blog post comment can spark. A couple of days ago, the very lovely Thea from Thea & Sami wrote this blog post about her stunning new…
- Has my site been rejecting your comments? by: 25reasons
September 28, 2011, 15:48
I must apologize to you. I recently installed a new plugin, I thought it would be good to allow people to sign into openID to leave comments, but apparently,…
- Getting it straight and simple by: 25reasons
September 23, 2011, 22:02
That seems to have become a thread running through every area of my life, of late. Amongst other things, my house is getting an overhaul, with cupboards and…
- Taking stock and a little planning by: 25reasons
August 6, 2011, 22:30
Life changes. Sometimes in the most unexpected ways. In the past month or so, life has become so very different, it's almost unrecognizable. So, I thought it's…
- My new hand bag by: 25reasons
May 9, 2011, 04:14
I finally did it. I made myself a handbag! I wish I’d have written up the process, and accompanied it with photographs along the way, but I didn’t. I was…
- Week 10 | Blocks 21 & 22 by: 25reasons
January 24, 2011, 00:01
This post is part of the Liberty Stars Quilt-along. We’re making 56 full hexagon blocks and 8 half hexagon blocks in total, doing 2 blocks each week.…
- early morning appliqué by: 25reasons
October 21, 2010, 15:29
I can sense light in the bedroom. I can’t quite manage to open my eyes, but I can just feel the morning hour. One eye will do, I squint as I reach…
- Spring cleaning, taking stock by: 25reasons
September 19, 2010, 10:22
I reckon that now's a good time to take stock of how I'm doing with my projects this year. I still feel bogged down by winter, and I think I'm in need of a…
- Melissa just called! by: 25reasons
August 13, 2010, 18:43
After what could only be called a fairly mundane, innocuous day, I answered the phone at 6pm. The voice on the other end said "Hi Helene, do you know who this…
- Diagonals, triangles, diamonds or horizontals? by: 25reasons
July 31, 2010, 15:42
These are the four choices, and I'm trying to decide which one to go with. I've finally had Sarah's Triangles Quilt machine-basted, and I can finally get into…
- Like my new Travelling Chelsea Sewing Pouch? by: 25reasons
May 12, 2010, 11:33
I got home from the hospital and didn't really feel like dinner. A roll with mum's gehackte leberlach (home-made delicious best-in-the-world chicken liver…
- Unbelievable! It's working! by: 25reasons
April 19, 2010, 11:22
Jon Gabriel, you are a genius! I am naturally eating less, I am eating exactly what I want, and what I want is more and more foods that are fresh, alive,…
- Unbelievable! It's working! by: 25reasons
April 19, 2010, 11:22
Jon Gabriel, you are a genius! I am naturally eating less, I am eating exactly what I want, and what I want is more and more foods that are fresh, alive,…
- Ah! happy happy joy joy.. Love is restored! by: 25reasons
April 4, 2010, 14:25
Look! Just look at these puppies! All is forgiven. Java and Tommy are friends again. Phew!
- Is that the end of a beautiful friendship? And is it my fault? by: 25reasons
March 31, 2010, 14:43
Remember Tommy and Java? Remember how gorgeous they are together? Well... Last night, 2nd night Seder, everyone had arrived, we were about to sit down at the…
- I can't sew without my... camera? by: 25reasons
March 29, 2010, 16:13
How bizarre is it! I have so many things I could go ahead and work on now, but I can't because I don't have my camera card! I lent it to my daughter who had an…
- I can't sew without my... camera? by: 25reasons
March 29, 2010, 16:13
How bizarre is it! I have so many things I could go ahead and work on now, but I can't because I don't have my camera card! I lent it to my daughter who had an…
- 25reasons will have its own home by: 25reasons
March 22, 2010, 18:03
So exciting. I have been wanting to do this for awhile, and today it's done! I've just registered the domain name 25reasons.net and am waiting for it…
- Tommy the Flower Child ...um ..Dog by: 25reasons
March 6, 2010, 12:24
This is what greeted me this morning when I looked out of the kitchen window. Poor baby. He must have gone right into the bushes along our back fence. He…
- Can you tell I'm bored? by: 25reasons
March 4, 2010, 14:45
It's a dead giveaway when I'm messing around with widgets and plugins and stuff. My creative mind just has to do something and since I can't sew, and I can't…
- Can you tell I'm bored? by: 25reasons
March 4, 2010, 14:45
It's a dead giveaway when I'm messing around with widgets and plugins and stuff. My creative mind just has to do something and since I can't sew, and I can't…
- tension slide by: 25reasons
February 5, 2010, 22:54
So frustrating! I spent my class time last Wednesday sewing 8 circles onto the squares, and came home to finish the other 40 at home. Well, I finally got…
- Build it and they will come... by: 25reasons
January 21, 2010, 15:13
OK, I worked out a whole lot on The Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild site. It's looking rather good now I reckon. Take a look and let me know what you think. Now I…
- fully migrated now to my new self-hosted site by: 25reasons
December 24, 2009, 05:55
If you previously had bookmarked my 25reasons blog, you should now bookmark this new site. I'm still learning about using WordPress.org on my own website, but…
- broine kasha for lunch by: 25reasons
December 24, 2009, 03:18
There's nothing like it. I'm back in my Buba's kitchen. I'm 19 years old, and she's made me a bowl of cooked buckwheat with salt and butter to eat. I can…
- you gotta see where tommy is sleeping by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 15:04
Have a look at my dog! Can you believe it? He crept into the corner under my desk and curled up. He's been sleeping there all morning while I cut and rule…
- ok so i couldn't wait to show you the quilts! by: 25reasons
December 2, 2009, 15:02
My quilts look divine! I have the binding ready to go, so they should be done in no time at all. Amazing! People asked me today who they are for, who am I…
- tommy and java pics by: 25reasons
November 8, 2009, 19:30
Tommy and Java looking cool Moshe and Sarah looking pretty cool too. But not as cool as Tommy and Java ;-)
- check out the traffic light by: 25reasons
October 19, 2009, 19:01
I was driving down the highway yesterday with my husband, taking in the sights down the peninsular when we drove past this traffic light. Lucky I had my camera…
- like the new-look theme? by: 25reasons
October 19, 2009, 18:25
Sorry but in my restless state while waiting to see the doc on Wednesday, I thought I'd explore a new theme. I like it. It's fresh. What do you think?
- theory hit... here I come by: 25reasons
October 18, 2009, 11:01
Think I'll tackle the first theory class they have on My Music Theory. Just to see what I do remember and what's gone into the dark crevices of my brain…
- wish i understood css by: 25reasons
October 18, 2009, 10:56
I did buy the Custom CSS from WordPress, it wasn't terribly expensive. Just thought I'd be able to change a couple things here and there, like link colours and…
- how it all began by: 25reasons
October 12, 2009, 13:43
On Saturday afternoon, the 8th of August in fact, I handed over my business to my business partner, my gorgeous daughter Devorah. On Monday night, August 31st,…
- Earth Hour 2012 by: 25reasons
- 5th metatarsal (10)
- so has my little metatarsal decided to behave and finally heal? by: 25reasons
December 23, 2009, 09:40
Today's Judgement Day. It's x-ray and surgeon appointment day. Today we find out the truth. DID IT HEAL? I sure hope so. I sure don't need another thing to…
- cast off, stitches out [ouch!], and moon boot on by: 25reasons
November 26, 2009, 09:29
Yesterday I saw my surgeon and got the cast taken off. I've only ever had 2 casts in my life, both in the last 3 months, so I'm no expert, but I find it…
- surgery and dreadful pain meds behind me by: 25reasons
November 16, 2009, 14:42
OK! Survived that. I'm delighted to say that my foot operation was a smashing success, according to my brilliant surgeon. My bones are strong he said and he…
- today's accomplishments - packed bag & bought fabric by: 25reasons
November 11, 2009, 15:05
So before going into the hospital tomorrow morning, I've done the following: Packed my toiletries, PJs, X-rays and crutches (for going home) Bought the…
- foot surgery on for tomorrow morning by: 25reasons
November 11, 2009, 13:21
It's on. I'm going in tomorrow to have my little 5th metatarsal bone mended. What that means is I'll have surgery, be home same day or Friday at the latest,…
- and the back for sarah's triangle quilt is done! by: 25reasons
November 8, 2009, 09:37
NOW for the sandwiching and basting (possibly!) and quilting. I have to get the pinning done at the very least, just in case I do have surgery on Thursday to…
- foot surgeon appt this wednesday - thanks charlie! by: 25reasons
October 19, 2009, 11:56
It's not what you know, it's who you know! Thanks Charlie! Appt with orthopaedic surgeon this Wednesday morning. Lucky, because the other 1/2 dozen I called…
- theory charlie and eva by: 25reasons
October 18, 2009, 20:57
I actually got through all the way past Lesson 13 in Grade 1, very basic really, when I began to doubt this process. It's all very well for me to flythrough…
- spanner in the works by: 25reasons
October 16, 2009, 14:58
Just got off the phone with my local GP. Had an x-ray on my foot this morning. I have an un-united fracture of the 5th metatarsal. He said it's not healed at…
- how it all began by: 25reasons
October 12, 2009, 13:43
On Saturday afternoon, the 8th of August in fact, I handed over my business to my business partner, my gorgeous daughter Devorah. On Monday night, August 31st,…
- so has my little metatarsal decided to behave and finally heal? by: 25reasons
- austin (1)
- OK, here's the BEST news... I'm a grandmother! by: 25reasons
January 17, 2012, 12:21
At 10:15pm on Sunday night, after quite a long labour, my eldest daughter Devorah gave birth to the most beautiful little boy! We went straight into the…
- OK, here's the BEST news... I'm a grandmother! by: 25reasons
- books (6)
- New books! Love bookdepository.com! by: 25reasons
January 18, 2012, 14:38
In today's mail... Have you discovered The Book Depository yet? Amazing service, fast and free international shipping, cheap prices, gotta love 'em!…
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
July 13, 2010, 10:19
Yesterday I had not one, but two encounters with greatness. My morning began with the mail from our post box. My daughter handed me two parcels with my name on…
- There's nothing like post packages by: 25reasons
June 25, 2010, 14:03
Lookie what I got in the mail today! Think I'll make myself a fresh cuppa and have a little "me time". In a couple of hours. When I've handled a couple…
- There's nothing like post packages by: 25reasons
June 25, 2010, 14:03
Lookie what I got in the mail today! Think I'll make myself a fresh cuppa and have a little "me time". In a couple of hours. When I've handled a couple…
- "the right stuff" was the right stuff... by: 25reasons
November 29, 2009, 09:44
Project xi) read 200pgs is complete! Woohoo! I've officially read 200 pages! Easier than I thought, really. So good to be reading again!…
- xi) read 200pgs - 171 down, 29 to go by: 25reasons
November 28, 2009, 09:16
I finished reading my Dad's book in a day. 171 pages of easy reading. Now on to my next book... I was going to read Buzz Aldrin's sci-fi book, but after…
- New books! Love bookdepository.com! by: 25reasons
- buttons (1)
- Daylesford treasures by: 25reasons
October 22, 2011, 14:42
Every time Moshe and I go away, I buy something. Something special. Something to remember the holiday by. A little plate with a bird on it. A silk scarf. Never…
- Daylesford treasures by: 25reasons
- cardmaking (2)
- Card abundance by: 25reasons
August 31, 2011, 20:06
I promised I'd show you the cards I made one inspired day, a couple of weeks ago. So sorry it's taken me this long to write the post. I've been a little busy…
- Cards, and more cards by: 25reasons
August 16, 2011, 16:29
Can you believe it! I can't quite. Don't know what came over me, but last Sunday I found myself pulling out paper, and stamps, and ink pads, and ribbons,…
- Card abundance by: 25reasons
- cooking (1)
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
July 13, 2010, 10:19
Yesterday I had not one, but two encounters with greatness. My morning began with the mail from our post box. My daughter handed me two parcels with my name on…
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
- dressmaking (21)
- Happy happy joy joy! Tova is downloadable! by: 25reasons
March 18, 2012, 16:05
I love how reading blogs can take you down a path of discovery that you might never have found any other way. If you remember - and I kinda hoped you might…
- Waiting, waiting, weighting... by: 25reasons
March 14, 2012, 16:02
No, it's not a typo. It's what my dressmaking life is about. I just keep collecting fabric, and finding patterns for them, or vice versa, but how many actual…
- My trench coat! by: 25reasons
March 7, 2012, 08:36
If you've read my "About Me" page, you'll know that the trench coat I made many, many years ago was my most treasured, favourite thing I ever made. Well, I was…
- 25reasons now has an Etsy store! by: 25reasons
July 11, 2011, 20:09
Don't get too excited. Currently there are all of 7 items in the store. I cleaned out my "stash" - if you can even call it that! - of patterns, and came up…
- basic bodice block construction (3)
- Traced block done, calico up next by: 25reasons
November 21, 2011, 09:08
I traced my block pieces from the original draft onto freezer paper, and I'm ready to now cut the pieces in calico, adding a ½" seam allowance. This is…
- Basic bodice block - progress report by: 25reasons
November 9, 2011, 14:16
Here's where I got up to today... Armed with my French Curve, my pencil, eraser, rulers, tape measure, roll of printed pattern paper, iPhone calculator…
- Constructing and bespoken by: 25reasons
November 7, 2011, 16:17
1. Constructing I'm so excited! It's quite a procedure, but I'll be following these Burda instructions to make my own basic bodice block. Have you…
- Traced block done, calico up next by: 25reasons
- fit right class june 2011 (2)
- Tessuti - my new favourite haunt! by: 25reasons
June 24, 2011, 20:27
Oh what a day! Yesterday, I received an email from Tessuti announcing their in-store sale. You know, I follow their blog, and browsing their website for…
- Fit Right (Garment Fitting) by: 25reasons
June 21, 2011, 16:31
I'm so excited! I've signed up to do Sooz's garment fitting class in July! Now I need to sort out exactly what I'm going to make. I need to cut out my pattern,…
- Tessuti - my new favourite haunt! by: 25reasons
- m5578 summer dress (1)
- Tessuti-inspired new dress project by: 25reasons
November 6, 2011, 20:40
So, remember all those lengths of beautiful fabric I've added to my stash over the past few months? No? Let me remind you... OMG!…
- Tessuti-inspired new dress project by: 25reasons
- minoru jacket (1)
- Lou Lou Thi, Pendrell, and the new Minoru by: 25reasons
November 2, 2011, 08:20
Last Saturday, I popped into amitié textiles on my way to wish my niece happy birthday. I needed some medium-weigh fusible wadding, that neither Spotlight nor…
- Lou Lou Thi, Pendrell, and the new Minoru by: 25reasons
- pendrell blouse (1)
- Lou Lou Thi, Pendrell, and the new Minoru by: 25reasons
November 2, 2011, 08:20
Last Saturday, I popped into amitié textiles on my way to wish my niece happy birthday. I needed some medium-weigh fusible wadding, that neither Spotlight nor…
- Lou Lou Thi, Pendrell, and the new Minoru by: 25reasons
- sewing gadgets (1)
- Seam Allowance Guide? Brilliant, Holly! by: 25reasons
May 27, 2011, 14:58
How clever! For those of us who use dress patterns from Japanese Pattern Books, Burda magazines, and Marfy patterns, I've just seen a YouTube video of a new…
- Seam Allowance Guide? Brilliant, Holly! by: 25reasons
- shearwater kaftan (1)
- It's all Ashley's fault! by: 25reasons
June 9, 2011, 10:35
As I clicked through my Google Reader unread posts, I opened up Film in the Fridge's latest post, and there was yet another Shearwater Kaftan shirt that…
- It's all Ashley's fault! by: 25reasons
- straight-leg pants (2)
- Straight stitch and zigzag by: 25reasons
July 14, 2011, 10:12
Well that worked just fine! As Rachel reminded me, I have done this before, with my Liberty blouse. I know, I know. The thread's too pale, it has to go.…
- A new pair of pants by: 25reasons
July 13, 2011, 13:26
Taking it slow. I'm pacing myself. Instead of my usual charge right in without thinking for too long approach, I'm putting in the due diligence, thinking every…
- Straight stitch and zigzag by: 25reasons
- vogue 8609 blouse (6)
- Such a productive and wonderful weekend! by: 25reasons
May 23, 2011, 13:30
I've just come home from the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild's first Retreat, and I have such a blast! Nine of us went, and although I cannot tell you all the…
- Underarm excruciosis and seam nerves by: 25reasons
May 19, 2011, 10:05
Well, not of the kind you might think. I sewed the sleeve and side seams, and then found I had a new problem. I had intended to do my lovely french…
- Neckline nerves - part deux by: 25reasons
May 17, 2011, 22:20
After much fussing, snipping, basting, pinning, re-pinning, sewing, unpicking a little, re-sewing, pressing, more pressing, hanging, photographing, more…
- Neckline nerves by: 25reasons
May 17, 2011, 17:44
So I cut everything out, put in the nicks and the threads to mark the fabric, and began to sew. First, the opening on the back at the neck. Next, the pleats on…
- Cutting nerves by: 25reasons
May 15, 2011, 19:52
I finally got up the courage to begin to pin the pattern for my blouse onto my fabric. I pinned the front, noticing the pin marks still visible from the last…
- A return to dressmaking by: 25reasons
May 10, 2011, 18:47
You may - or not - have noticed that a new little topic found its way onto my navigation bar above. I thought it's high time I returned to dressmaking. I used…
- Such a productive and wonderful weekend! by: 25reasons
- Happy happy joy joy! Tova is downloadable! by: 25reasons
- encounters with greatness (1)
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
July 13, 2010, 10:19
Yesterday I had not one, but two encounters with greatness. My morning began with the mail from our post box. My daughter handed me two parcels with my name on…
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
- events (3)
- Made it to Markit @ Fed Square by: 25reasons
November 27, 2011, 20:29
I really didn't think I'd make it to Markit @ Fed Square today. Moshe has just come home from his surgery on Thursday - he's fine, it was minor, he's…
- Congratulations Melbournalia! by: 25reasons
November 11, 2011, 10:15
I'm so impressed by my city. Melbourne is emerging as an innovative leader in promoting its immensely talented and creative band of artisans and craftsmen and…
- The storm rolled in with a fury! by: 25reasons
November 10, 2011, 08:55
Here's what the sky looked like on our street, minutes before the storm broke. It was short and ...sweet? Don't know if that quite fits! But you know what I…
- Made it to Markit @ Fed Square by: 25reasons
- fabric talk (3)
- OMG! I'm crazy in love with Curious Nature! by: 25reasons
February 20, 2012, 10:40
I've been up since 4am. Couldn't sleep. Not that I wasn't tired. Just couldn't get my head to chill out, and my brain to stop thinking about, among other…
- I want... London! by: 25reasons
September 25, 2011, 22:08
No, not the city of London, although that wouldn't be at all bad. No. I mean Dena Design's London. I want about 3 yards of ... well, each of these fabrics! …
- Have you been to the Tessuti remnant sale? by: 25reasons
August 4, 2011, 15:16
I seriously want to pitch my tent and camp out right smack in the middle of Tessuti's in Flinders Lane. Soooooo many beautiful fabrics, and the most amazing…
- OMG! I'm crazy in love with Curious Nature! by: 25reasons
- family (6)
- Love summer by: 25reasons
November 18, 2011, 18:41
Last night, I had an idea. Moshe and Sarah had finished work for the day. Gita was home, too, after her first day at her new job. It was dinner time, and…
- I'm going to be a grandma! by: 25reasons
June 27, 2011, 11:26
My daughter Devorah and her husband Mark are expecting a baby in early January! Just had to tell you! So exciting!!!
- A letter to you, Dad, on Pesach by: 25reasons
March 29, 2010, 18:16
I remember this time last year. I sat at the Pesach table at my house, with all the family there. Moshe and our children of course, my son-in-law, my mother,…
- broine kasha for lunch by: 25reasons
December 24, 2009, 03:18
There's nothing like it. I'm back in my Buba's kitchen. I'm 19 years old, and she's made me a bowl of cooked buckwheat with salt and butter to eat. I can…
- shiva is over, loving the sound of rain, & here's my fps quilt pic by: 25reasons
December 17, 2009, 19:31
This morning I went over to Dad's house to sit the final hour of shiva with Yvonne. At 10am, I leaned across to Sheila and said, "At exactly this time a week…
- last day of shiva for my dad. i watch the candle burning down and i don't want it to go out. crazy huh. by: 25reasons
December 16, 2009, 12:28
Nothing really to add. I feel like I'm in no man's land. It's very bizarre. I don't know what to do with myself. Not that I need to do anything. I just feel…
- Love summer by: 25reasons
- general sewing (60)
- Next... by: 25reasons
October 21, 2011, 00:02
I'm working on my next project now. Can't tell you what it is, it's a surprise for someone. Boy, I hate unpicking. I'm just saying. I'd hoped to get it…
- one more project by: 25reasons
February 9, 2010, 10:14
I'm surprised I hadn't thought of it before, but I'm going to make a couple of these tablecloths for our 2 patio tables. I am always stuck for what to put…
- 4 new 2010projects! by: 25reasons
February 9, 2010, 09:48
I've just discovered a great website - Sew4Home. It has great patterns, and I've just added 4 of them to my list of 25projects for 2010: So now I have…
- bags purses pouches (25)
- A bit of an update, and some very exciting news by: 25reasons
May 8, 2012, 22:48
So first, the update. I haven't been posting really for quite a few weeks. Apart from that quick flash of images I posted recently. Have you missed me? I've…
- My winter nest satchel is finished! by: 25reasons
April 26, 2012, 13:43
Hi everyone, sorry, no time to write too much today. Couldn't wait to show you though, so pictures only today. Large tote & satchel pattern by You Sew,…
- OK so I changed my mind by: 25reasons
April 14, 2012, 01:04
But I think you'll agree with me. It all happened when I pulled out the pattern to read up on what other bits and pieces I needed, ie. apart from fabric. And…
- No seriously, I need a new bag by: 25reasons
April 12, 2012, 13:16
The first time I used my YSG! Large Tote 01 was at our regular family lunch at my sister-in-law's. One of my darling nieces couldn't stop admiring it, and…
- Birthday gift forces a sewing event by: 25reasons
April 2, 2012, 18:56
Well, he gave me an iPad for my birthday! Moshe was more excited about giving it to me than I was to receive it. And I was very excited to receive it! He got…
- My new specs case by: 25reasons
February 15, 2012, 14:41
You know, with everything that's been going on, I forgot to show you how my specs case finished up! I'm so sorry! Here it is... Oh, and you know how I…
- I miss my machine by: 25reasons
January 26, 2012, 14:58
It's been weeks it seems, since I did any of what I call, "proper" sewing. Wanna know why? Well, yes, the baby. He's adorable. But I'm not over at my daughter's…
- Echino and Al Henry's butterflies meet in a large tote by: 25reasons
December 13, 2011, 11:06
I made this bag at Nicole Mallalieu's Bag In A Day class that I'd signed up for only three days earlier. I did a mad rush around looking through my piles…
- Bag In A Day Class with Nikki! by: 25reasons
December 6, 2011, 15:40
Perfect! About an hour ago, I checked my email, and saw one from Nicole Mallalieu Design. You know how there are some emails you open first, even if they're…
- Butterfly linen bliss! by: 25reasons
November 20, 2011, 09:09
Here's my finished dark grey linen wristlet. Stephanie loved hers when I showed her last Friday. I finished the long strap yesterday morning, and will give it…
- Classic Black by: 25reasons
November 18, 2011, 00:10
It's finished! While I'm waiting to see if Lucy has a piece of the Liberty fabric I need to make my slouchy pouch, I whipped up this little purse for Stephanie.…
- Oh-oh!!! by: 25reasons
November 16, 2011, 18:11
Devorah said to me when I was making the last one, "You can't stop, can you." It wasn't a question, rather a statement, said with great compassion and…
- Why a tissue case? Just because! by: 25reasons
November 15, 2011, 10:19
I know it may seem like a little thing. In fact, I've never had one before, and actually, hardly keep tissues in my handbags, ever! Only when I'm going to a…
- A New Slouchy Pouch by: 25reasons
November 14, 2011, 16:49
Yes, you may have already noticed over on the left there, I'm making another slouchy pouch. I still have bits of that beautiful Ink & Spindle Flowering…
- I have an idea. It involves ...leather. by: 25reasons
October 31, 2011, 11:31
I wonder if, as we scrutinize and scan our house for eligible garage-sale items, someone might relinquish their decades-old leather jacket so I could perhaps…
- OK just one more! by: 25reasons
October 30, 2011, 09:13
I just had to make this one too! I'm wearing it out and about today (in the rain) around Mornington Peninsula, lunch at the fabulous Port Phillip Estate Dining…
- Another one. For my other SIL's birthday by: 25reasons
October 28, 2011, 08:27
It was her birthday last Monday. I actually intended to get this bag made and in the post in time for her birthday, but ... well, you know those well-laid…
- Secret's out - a gift for my SIL by: 25reasons
October 25, 2011, 23:23
I can show you now. Here's the secret item I've been working on... When my sister-in-law saw my "On Cloud Nine Wristlet", she loved it. So, I've made…
- Flowering Gum City Shopper - finished! by: 25reasons
October 20, 2011, 12:09
Can you see me smiling from ear to ear? I'm so happy with this bag! Here are a couple of shots. Click here to see more.
- Held up by a button! by: 25reasons
October 18, 2011, 20:27
About an hour ago I finished working on my City Shopper bag. I've done all I can do now, everything's ready to be put together. The strap's even on. The pocket…
- Guess what I'm making? by: 25reasons
October 18, 2011, 09:00
Spent yesterday deliberating over fabrics, and trying to answer the question, "should I make another Wristlet, or go straight to the City Shopper?" I went…
- I'm on cloud nine, in love with my new little purse! by: 25reasons
October 16, 2011, 22:16
I finished it this morning, and wore it out to lunch. I love it! For more pics, click here.
- On Cloud Nine Wristlet by: 25reasons
October 14, 2011, 09:07
I've cut out all my pieces to make my first You Sew, Girl! Wristlet. I just need some medium-weight fusible wadding, and I can begin sewing it up. I rushed…
- More slouchy pouches by: 25reasons
May 31, 2011, 12:26
Do you like? I've made two more pouches, the one for my niece - probably my favourite of them all... ...and a second one for me. Cos I need it? No,…
- Like my new Travelling Chelsea Sewing Pouch? by: 25reasons
May 12, 2010, 11:33
I got home from the hospital and didn't really feel like dinner. A roll with mum's gehackte leberlach (home-made delicious best-in-the-world chicken liver…
- A bit of an update, and some very exciting news by: 25reasons
- button box (1)
- ice cream dress (4)
- Finally, I can go to the Ice Cream Social! by: 25reasons
August 13, 2010, 10:49
Forgot to tell you. I finally have my fabrics all ready for making my Ice Cream Dress. Last Wednesday at Amitié, I found (thanks to Lisa's keen eye) a bolt of…
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
July 13, 2010, 10:19
Yesterday I had not one, but two encounters with greatness. My morning began with the mail from our post box. My daughter handed me two parcels with my name on…
- I've joined the Ice Cream Social by: 25reasons
July 8, 2010, 18:31
Just purchased the oliver + s Ice Cream Dress pattern from Badskirt in Australia. I have a special little girl in mind for this project. Need to find just…
- I've joined the Ice Cream Social by: 25reasons
July 8, 2010, 18:31
Just purchased the oliver + s Ice Cream Dress pattern from Badskirt in Australia. I have a special little girl in mind for this project. Need to find just…
- Finally, I can go to the Ice Cream Social! by: 25reasons
- kitchenware (3)
- KitchenAid Mixer Cover by: 25reasons
November 24, 2011, 12:30
Here's my newest undertaking. I found this fabulous tutorial by Corinne on Heart of Mary while reading yesterday's Sew, Mama, Sew!'s blog post. Isn't her…
- When the zero turns into a one by: 25reasons
December 17, 2010, 06:46
I looked through my 2010 project list yesterday, and thought I'd cull a few that just weren't going to get done by the time 2010 went and 2011 arrived. A…
- Can't believe I'm actually washing my fabrics! by: 25reasons
July 26, 2010, 12:58
I've been quilting for about four years now, and sewing for over three decades, and this is the first time I've washed my fabrics before cutting and sewing…
- KitchenAid Mixer Cover by: 25reasons
- liberty eye mask (2)
- Another Liberty eye mask by: 25reasons
December 21, 2010, 12:52
And just because I could, I made another eye mask. This one is smaller, and I feel I don't look as "bug-eyed" with this one. As if I can tell! I found myself…
- Liberty eye mask by: 25reasons
December 21, 2010, 09:38
Last night, I was again woken by the sudden bright light coming from the TV screen. Ever noticed how the lighting changes throughout a show, going from dark,…
- Another Liberty eye mask by: 25reasons
- little guys lineup embroidered pillowcase (1)
- Here come the little guys... by: 25reasons
June 14, 2010, 18:59
I've just finished tracing the pattern onto my fabric, so here is the line-up of little guys... I know it's a little hard to see, so here are some…
- Here come the little guys... by: 25reasons
- matzah cover and afikomen cloth (3)
Design source: Matzah Cover – me, Helene; Afikomen Cloth – The Purl Bee, Molly’s Sketchbook
- Afikomen Cloth is finished! by: 25reasons
April 6, 2010, 16:40
I finally finished the quilting on the Afikomen cloth today. And since I was so close to finishing the entire project, I cut out and sewed on the…
- Moves, matzah and birthdays by: 25reasons
March 26, 2010, 08:41
MOVES My new home at http://25reasons.net You know what it's like. You have a clear picture in your mind of what needs to be done, and how simple it'll…
- Tablecloths, tutorials, and more by: 25reasons
March 22, 2010, 14:28
Heaps to share today... First, I've received in the mail today samples of bullion fringe for my matzah cover. It's nearly Passover, and I must get…
- Afikomen Cloth is finished! by: 25reasons
- oh fransson's placemat and napkin sets (2)
- Color Blocks Placemats and Napkins Part 1 by: 25reasons
October 11, 2011, 15:07
So I'm all ready to cut up my fabrics, all ready to complete Part 1: Choosing & Cutting Fabric on time, like a good little sew-along participant. I had…
- Thanks Oh, Fransson! by: 25reasons
October 4, 2011, 16:23
Perfect! I've been wondering what to use these fabrics for! I wish I could remember who's fabric range it is. Can't for the life of me remember the name…
- Color Blocks Placemats and Napkins Part 1 by: 25reasons
- pincushions (8)
- Don't my pincushions look so 'purdy' on my sewing table by: 25reasons
April 22, 2010, 11:50
Sorry, you can take the girl outa Texas, but you cain't take the Texan outa the girrrl! And there's Mum, when I was about a year old, isn't she…
- Don't my pincushions look so 'purdy' on my sewing table by: 25reasons
April 22, 2010, 11:50
Sorry, you can take the girl outa Texas, but you cain't take the Texan outa the girrrl! And there's Mum, when I was about a year old, isn't she beautiful?…
- Have you seen my newest finished sewing project? by: 25reasons
April 21, 2010, 18:50
Here's the pincushion I finished yesterday. Do you like it? It's for my Clover Flower Head Pins that are now due to arrive with my bobbins "before Friday". If…
- Restless? I have the perfect solution! by: 25reasons
April 19, 2010, 15:51
In preparation of my new packet of Clover flower head pins that's due to arrive any yesterday, I need to make another ... yes, you guessed it ... another…
- A little stitching, et voilà.. pincushion! by: 25reasons
April 14, 2010, 13:45
I love my little pincushion! Thank you Cherri for the fabric, here's my first project finished. Don't you just adore that ribbon? And the little button is…
- Now for the trimmings by: 25reasons
April 14, 2010, 08:50
I'm off to Amitié for a morning with Trish and the girls. I'll add the ribbon and buttons then. Photos later. Gotta walk the puppies before I go. Oh, and have…
- OK so Wednesday is pincushion day by: 25reasons
April 14, 2010, 07:43
I'm going to start with these little fabric squares from the stash Cherri from Cherri House sent me in my contest prize pack. A little smaller than my original…
- Tuesday is pincushion day by: 25reasons
April 13, 2010, 08:39
In between my umpteen other projects I'm working on, I decided it's time I made some pincushions for myself. I pulled out the Wild Thyme fabric scraps from my…
- Don't my pincushions look so 'purdy' on my sewing table by: 25reasons
- pretty girls all in a row embroidered pillowcase (2)
- No soup, just sewing by: 25reasons
June 8, 2010, 09:15
Here are the vegetables that have been sitting on my kitchen table since yesterday, and am I making soup? No. I'm sewing. I love my little embroidery…
- Pretty Girls All In A Row by: 25reasons
June 6, 2010, 16:48
Since I'd finished the baby elephant quilt, and Moshe still had a ways to go in the hospital, I had to start on a new project. Last week I made it to quilt…
- No soup, just sewing by: 25reasons
- sewing for baby (3)
- Scribbles for Austin by: 25reasons
February 17, 2012, 11:45
Devorah needed a couple more burp cloths, so I whipped these up this morning. Aren’t they gorgeous? The little octopus is from a great little toy shop…
- Another wrap by: 25reasons
September 16, 2011, 16:32
I made this wrap for my friends' baby. She's already 2 months old, so there won't be much swaddling going on. More likely a light cover for the warmer days…
- Swaddling wraps and burp cloths by: 25reasons
September 13, 2011, 13:17
I recently made four swaddling wraps and matching burp cloths, but forgot to post images of them! I'm in love with them. Mostly because I can't wait to hold my…
- Scribbles for Austin by: 25reasons
- sewn gifts (2)
- Such a productive and wonderful weekend! by: 25reasons
May 23, 2011, 13:30
I've just come home from the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild's first Retreat, and I have such a blast! Nine of us went, and although I cannot tell you all the…
- How adorable are these! by: 25reasons
April 8, 2010, 07:25
I just purchased these gorgeous patterns from Leila & Ben and I'm going to make the little cap for our friend's baby boy, and the little jacket for his…
- Such a productive and wonderful weekend! by: 25reasons
- travel pillowcases (1)
- Travel pillowcases for my niece by: 25reasons
June 11, 2011, 17:23
I can show you now because I've already given them to her. I made these pillowcases for my niece who's leaving tomorrow morning for her very first overseas…
- Travel pillowcases for my niece by: 25reasons
- Next... by: 25reasons
- give it away (2)
- And in other news: a "Pay It Forward" gift arrived for me! by: 25reasons
January 17, 2012, 12:02
Remember the "Pay It Forward" post? Well, this week, my surprise gift arrived in the mail. Sally, I adore my little elephant! He arrived yesterday, but I…
- Pay It Forward by: 25reasons
September 8, 2011, 18:14
Found this just now on Fat 1/4s and Bobbins and I think I'll play! If you too are interested in giving a little back to the quilting community and/or…
- And in other news: a "Pay It Forward" gift arrived for me! by: 25reasons
- giveaways (3)
- I'm a Sew, Mama, Sew! winner by: 25reasons
December 2, 2011, 10:11
I just opened my email this morning, and there was a lovely one from Beth at Sew, Mama, Sew! saying I am one of the winners of their huge Handmade Holidays…
- My Cherri House contest goodies arrived! by: 25reasons
April 13, 2010, 13:01
How cool is this! Thanks so much Cherri! I really didn't expect so much to come in the parcel. I love all the fabrics! Woohoo! What fun! Now I get to create a…
- Thank you Cherry House Quilts! by: 25reasons
March 23, 2010, 05:03
Don't you love feeling special? I just found out that I've won the Cherry House Quilts giveaway! I'll be receiving a little Liberty surprise in the…
- I'm a Sew, Mama, Sew! winner by: 25reasons
- house (2)
- ix) wardrobe makeover - i pulled everything out this morning! by: 25reasons
December 15, 2009, 17:50
I decided that today was the day. Enough with the messing around with my clothes on the floor of the bedroom. I started by pulling everything out of my…
- update, upgrade, up-whatever by: 25reasons
November 2, 2009, 09:22
I've had to change project 25! That 25images thing just hasn't got the same "juice" as this new one... Moshe & I have come to the decision that it's time.…
- ix) wardrobe makeover - i pulled everything out this morning! by: 25reasons
- i drink tap water (1)
- Do you drink tap water? by: 25reasons
March 9, 2011, 08:11
For a long time now, I'd stopped drinking tap water. Even though Melbourne is supposed to have the best water, I still didn't like to drink straight from the…
- Do you drink tap water? by: 25reasons
- internet appearances (2)
- guess what! i'm featured on sew-whats-new.com - thank you!! by: 25reasons
February 12, 2010, 12:58
Well, along with 724 other featured members. I'm on the first page though, so that's pretty cool! Thank you sew-what's-new.com! http://sew-whats-new.com/prof…
- guess what! i'm featured on sew-whats-new.com - thank you!! by: 25reasons
February 12, 2010, 12:58
Well, along with 724 other featured members. I'm on the first page though, so that's pretty cool! Thank you sew-what's-new.com! http://sew-whats-new.com/profil…
- guess what! i'm featured on sew-whats-new.com - thank you!! by: 25reasons
- jewellery (3)
- Bead Soup Blog Party - The Big Reveal Day Is Finally Here! by: 25reasons
March 3, 2012, 16:00
It's here! For the past several weeks, about 200 people have been creating jewellery with "bead soups" that have been swapped from partner to partner…
- Bead Soup arrived! by: 25reasons
February 9, 2012, 13:26
I'm a complete novice when it comes to making jewellery. When I see beautiful things, I often think to myself, "I wish I could make things like this myself!"…
- Ellen Dooley's lovely beads by: 25reasons
October 19, 2011, 15:20
Look what arrived in the post today - my beautiful, handmade, lampwork Ellen Dooley happiness-loaded little beads. They're even prettier in real life than on…
- Bead Soup Blog Party - The Big Reveal Day Is Finally Here! by: 25reasons
- music (6)
- beethoven coming along, bach now. then mozart by: 25reasons
November 9, 2009, 16:38
Well I'm a lot happier with my Beethoven today. Beginning - just beginning - to sound like something worth listening to. I'm now working on the Bach.
- rediscovered beethoven today by: 25reasons
November 2, 2009, 16:02
... How do I express in words what the experience is of playing Beethoven? I'm now resolved about which 3 pieces I'll be playing at my audition in December.…
- practice practice practice by: 25reasons
October 30, 2009, 10:49
My hands are getting a good workout! Today's about mastering Hanon.
- new besties by: 25reasons
October 23, 2009, 12:18
These are my two new best friends.
- mozart beethoven hanon and czerny by: 25reasons
October 21, 2009, 19:18
I've got my work cut out for me. Mum and I picked two pieces for me to prepare for my audition. Mozart's Fantasia in D Minor, and Beethoven's Leichte Sonate…
- here i go - piano teacher coming up soon! by: 25reasons
October 20, 2009, 19:32
OH MY GOD!!! I can hardly contain myself! I’m jumping up and down, moon boot and all! I just got home and there’s an email and a voicemail from the…
- beethoven coming along, bach now. then mozart by: 25reasons
- my sewing room (1)
- Much news to tell, part one: my sewing room (no, not the best of the news) by: 25reasons
January 17, 2012, 11:22
You may have wondered why I haven't posted for awhile. A whole month in fact. A lot has been happening. First, my middle daughter, Gita, moved back home a…
- Much news to tell, part one: my sewing room (no, not the best of the news) by: 25reasons
- my view (1)
- A dying art by: 25reasons
May 28, 2011, 16:01
I came across this Vimeo video on Anna Maria Horner's blog, and really loved it, so I'm sharing it with you. I do, like Anna Maria, lament the dying practice…
- A dying art by: 25reasons
- paper arts (1)
- Patience is a virtue. Indeed! by: 25reasons
October 3, 2011, 17:38
I first saw this on Geninne's Art Blog, and am spellbound by it. I thought you should see it too. By the way, if you haven't seen her website, it's well worth…
- Patience is a virtue. Indeed! by: 25reasons
- paperwork (2)
- another one bites the dust by: 25reasons
November 3, 2009, 21:06
Project no. 19 - COMPLETE! Wow! That does create real peace of mind! All the medical bills that had been paid but never claimed - done! Ready to go out in…
- and even more excitement! by: 25reasons
November 3, 2009, 16:22
Sorry, not really. Just thought I'd drag you all into the boredom of this one with me. See, I'd scheduled to prepare the claims for our medical bills yesterday,…
- another one bites the dust by: 25reasons
- passover (10)
- Afikomen Cloth is finished! by: 25reasons
April 6, 2010, 16:40
I finally finished the quilting on the Afikomen cloth today. And since I was so close to finishing the entire project, I cut out and sewed on the…
- A letter to you, Dad, on Pesach by: 25reasons
March 29, 2010, 18:16
I remember this time last year. I sat at the Pesach table at my house, with all the family there. Moshe and our children of course, my son-in-law, my mother,…
- Tablecloths, tutorials, and more by: 25reasons
March 22, 2010, 14:28
Heaps to share today... First, I've received in the mail today samples of bullion fringe for my matzah cover. It's nearly Passover, and I must get…
- really good evening with family, taking my sewing and off to bed by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 22:39
My Mum came over with a cooked dinner tonight. Div and Mark were here too so they stayed for dinner. Stir fry beef and veggies, salad with heaps of garlic, and…
- which colour thread? cornflower, cobalt or metallic gold? by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 15:37
Oh dear. I can't work it out. Although I'm pretty sure I don't want the gold. It's a much harder thread, and will make the cloth harder in hand. The cornflower…
- ok so now i'm really getting into my sewing.. afikomen cloth coming right up! by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 13:00
Following Molly's Sketchbook's brilliantly clear and simple instructions, I'm sewing my matching afikomen cloth. Check it all out here. Scroll down to…
- sitting shiva and sewing by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 09:16
After Dad died, after the funeral, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I couldn’t leave the house to go to Dad’s where Yvonne was sitting shiva, I…
- finally i can show you the progress of my matzah cover by: 25reasons
November 28, 2009, 10:40
Check out the project page to see all the details.
- i found the afikomen! by: 25reasons
November 7, 2009, 09:51
Well, I found the fabric to make an afikomen cloth, and also of course a 3-tiered matzah cloth, and even some matching fabric for kiddush cup coasters! N…
- project xvi recreated for passover by: 25reasons
November 5, 2009, 12:28
Well the project I originally had down for number xvi just wasn't working out as a 25reasons project, so I changed it. I've been wanting to make a new matza…
- Afikomen Cloth is finished! by: 25reasons
- pattern reviews (2)
- The Gauge Swatch by: 25reasons
February 14, 2012, 23:32
I received a quick reply from The Purl Bee, surprised - as I was - that I've run short on my yarn. Jennifer asked me to check the gauge, so I did another…
- Pattern Review | Chevron Baby Blanket progress by: 25reasons
February 13, 2012, 22:45
I fell in love with this blanket the moment I saw it on the Purl Bee website. It's knitted in beautiful colours of Blue Sky Cotton, a gorgeously soft 100%…
- The Gauge Swatch by: 25reasons
- piano (7)
- What's the worst that can happen? by: 25reasons
August 12, 2010, 08:47
Finally back into the groove with piano lessons. KF seems to think it's not out of the question that I could pass an audition in November to qualify for a…
- What's the worst that can happen? by: 25reasons
August 12, 2010, 08:47
Finally back into the groove with piano lessons. KF seems to think it's not out of the question that I could pass an audition in November to qualify for a…
- Found it! by: 25reasons
June 9, 2010, 09:04
Two exciting things actually. One is that I finally found my Brahms music that I had been searching for for months. Of course it was in a fairly visible…
- First piano lesson done and dusted, piano project for 2010 is clear by: 25reasons
April 27, 2010, 22:10
How absolutely exciting! I'm jumping out of my skin! I had my first piano lesson today with Kenji. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Not a lot of playing, more…
- Am I a musician? Yes I am! by: 25reasons
April 22, 2010, 19:55
Someone asked me that today. I said "yes", and then began to explain that well, I don't know because it's been awhile... But you know what? I am a musician.…
- I think tomorrow's piano day by: 25reasons
December 21, 2009, 16:00
Somehow, my foot surgery behind me, I still haven't felt like sitting at the piano. Dad's death really shook me up, more than I imagined it would, and I've not…
- I think tomorrow's piano day by: 25reasons
December 21, 2009, 16:00
Somehow, my foot surgery behind me, I still haven't felt like sitting at the piano. Dad's death really shook me up, more than I imagined it would, and I've not…
- What's the worst that can happen? by: 25reasons
- queensland flood relief (1)
- Queensland Flood Relief Appeal Auctions by: 25reasons
January 12, 2011, 07:49
Toni from Make It Perfect is hosting auctions to raise funds for Queensland. Click on the button to go to her website. You can read more about the floods and…
- Queensland Flood Relief Appeal Auctions by: 25reasons
- quilting (156)
- A glimpse at Glimpses by: 25reasons
September 24, 2011, 20:48
If you want to catch a glimpse of some stunningly beautiful quilts, then click here to be transported to the ever-inspiring Broderie blog. Liz and Trish are…
- oh the frustration! by: 25reasons
February 25, 2010, 21:15
All my beautiful fabrics have arrived. Day after day my husband would come home from the post office saying, "Hmmm, another parcel. Is that the one you've…
- shiva is over, loving the sound of rain, & here's my fps quilt pic by: 25reasons
December 17, 2009, 19:31
This morning I went over to Dad's house to sit the final hour of shiva with Yvonne. At 10am, I leaned across to Sheila and said, "At exactly this time a week…
- really good evening with family, taking my sewing and off to bed by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 22:39
My Mum came over with a cooked dinner tonight. Div and Mark were here too so they stayed for dinner. Stir fry beef and veggies, salad with heaps of garlic, and…
- which colour thread? cornflower, cobalt or metallic gold? by: 25reasons
December 14, 2009, 15:37
Oh dear. I can't work it out. Although I'm pretty sure I don't want the gold. It's a much harder thread, and will make the cloth harder in hand. The cornflower…
- iii) french provincial square quilt A is finished and my dad lies dying by: 25reasons
December 7, 2009, 06:35
I finished the last 15" of stitches last night after I'd come home from the hospital. Going back there now. I haven't got any words to put down here now. My…
- what's the blood alcohol limit for using a sewing machine? by: 25reasons
December 4, 2009, 21:27
I really thought, after I got how wrong wrong wrong the yellow fabric was for the binding for this quilt, that I'd have to wait till Wednesday's class at…
- just cut yellow binding for square quilt A and i don't like it! by: 25reasons
December 4, 2009, 12:56
It's just wrong! Dang! I could use some of the leftover provincial fabric I have in the cupboard, but that's just boring! I'll have to wait till next…
- binding on iv) quilt done! by: 25reasons
December 4, 2009, 11:41
One down, one to go. The binding on iv) French Provincial Square Quilt B is all finished, and it looks fantastic. I'm really thrilled with how it came out,…
- my french provincial square quilts have been machine quilted! by: 25reasons
November 30, 2009, 16:16
I'm so excited. Desley called today, my machine quilting lady. She's completed the quilting on both of my french provincial square quilts (projects iii and iv)…
- sarah's quilt pinned and ready for my needle and thread by: 25reasons
November 9, 2009, 10:04
I wanted to get it done before Wednesday morning, just in case I end up in surgery Thursday morning. I can't see myself standing on crutches at the table,…
- and the back for sarah's triangle quilt is done! by: 25reasons
November 8, 2009, 09:37
NOW for the sandwiching and basting (possibly!) and quilting. I have to get the pinning done at the very least, just in case I do have surgery on Thursday to…
- i found the afikomen! by: 25reasons
November 7, 2009, 09:51
Well, I found the fabric to make an afikomen cloth, and also of course a 3-tiered matzah cloth, and even some matching fabric for kiddush cup coasters! N…
- you are so not going to believe this! by: 25reasons
November 6, 2009, 15:21
I started measuring my fabric to see where I should cut it for the back of Sarah's quilt, and realized that it wasn't 30 centimetres more fabric I needed, but…
- 30cm and sandwich by: 25reasons
November 6, 2009, 11:24
Picked up the 30cm of fabric I needed on our way home from the dentist, and am about to sew the back of sarah's quilt. Know what comes next? That's right -…
- amitié to the rescue by: 25reasons
November 5, 2009, 11:47
Thank goodness! I just remembered this morning that at our Wednesday morning class, I spied a piece of the Lotus Leaf fabric in the pink in the hands of one of…
- 30cm short on the back fabric! fingers crossed please! by: 25reasons
November 4, 2009, 20:10
I can't believe it! How did I manage that! I am 30cm short on the back fabric. Keep your fingers crossed that Sunspun still has this fabric. Think I'll get…
- sarah's triangles quilt top is finished! by: 25reasons
November 4, 2009, 18:57
Oh crickey! I’ve finished the front of Sarah’s quilt and it’s stunning! I just adore those Kaffe Fassett fabrics. The colour just makes your heart…
- and now on to sarah's triangle quilt! by: 25reasons
November 3, 2009, 16:14
Cutting and sewing on the final border, then sandwiching the front, batting and back of the quilt so I can begin quilting the triangles tomorrow. OH! First…
- the back is done for quilt B! by: 25reasons
November 3, 2009, 14:42
I tell ya, that was a major exercise in strategic piecing! I hope it'll look OK. Think it will, At least it's ready for the machine quilting lady to pick up…
- quilt back is shaping up! by: 25reasons
November 1, 2009, 13:52
I've been piecing and measuring all morning. Was supposed to finish at midday but ran into some strife. What kind? Well, things like sewing fabric wrong…
- project iv) complete! by: 25reasons
November 1, 2009, 10:03
French Provincial Square quilt B - finished! Woohoo! Now, I’ve decided I’ll extend this project, just cos I don’t think I could stand it being in the…
- appointment with machine quilting lady by: 25reasons
October 30, 2009, 12:02
Appointment set for Wednesday 4th November. Booked it in, all we have to work out is the design. Woohoo! She'll be able to do both of my French Provincial…
- it's complete! by: 25reasons
October 29, 2009, 17:10
It's done and dusted! I finally finished my French Provincial Circle quilt! I can hardly believe it! And the best part is that I really love it. There was…
- finishing the binding by: 25reasons
October 28, 2009, 15:14
Here I am on the last leg of this project... I've begun sewing on the binding, and will have it finished tomorrow. Can't wait!
- binding time by: 25reasons
October 28, 2009, 08:22
I am really excited to report that I've completed all the quilting on my French Provincial Circle quilt and am off to quilting class in an hour or so to…
- down to the pointy end of this one by: 25reasons
October 27, 2009, 12:52
Only one more side of this final border to quilt and I can sew on the binding. Can't believe how close to finished this project is actually getting! It's…
- close but no cigar by: 25reasons
October 26, 2009, 22:03
Came close to finishing the French Provincial Circle quilt today, but I can't sew any more today and I still have just under half the outside border to quilt,…
- on the home stretch by: 25reasons
October 26, 2009, 12:26
Finished the quilting of that white polka dot panel. Now onto the final border. Thinking I'm going to stitch along the edges of the 3 panels of that…
- hey sehra... your fabric arrived by: 25reasons
October 23, 2009, 12:10
Think I might put the final border on Sarah's quilt tonight. Then it'll be ready to stack the layers, pin and begin quilting the triangles. Whaddaya reckon…
- template done for quilting fp circle quilt by: 25reasons
October 22, 2009, 09:35
I finally made it back to quilt class. So great to be back. Right after my appointment with the foot surgeon, Sarah dropped me at Amitié. Trish pulled out one…
- quilt updates... french provincials by: 25reasons
October 22, 2009, 09:28
So now I've bought the fabric for the back of the French Provincial Square quilt B, I'll take a few hours next week to sew the pieces for both the front…
- fabric mail delivery by: 25reasons
October 18, 2009, 21:16
OK, so in order to complete my quilts, what did I have to do? Buy fabric of course! I needed fabric for the backs of the French Provincial Square quilts,…
- projects updated... solution! by: 25reasons
October 17, 2009, 21:34
Aha! Do you like my solution? It's up above. In the sticky post at the top. Whenever I update a project, I'll update that Projects recently updated bit,…
- bloggers' quilt festival (1)
- Bloggers' Quilt Festival by: 25reasons
May 14, 2011, 11:25
I've just stumbled across Bloggers' Quilt Festival, thanks to Patch Andi, and I've entered my Sarah's Triangles Quilt. If you're visiting from the Bloggers'…
- Bloggers' Quilt Festival by: 25reasons
- fabric collection (16)
- Happy Birthday Ink & Spindle! by: 25reasons
October 15, 2011, 14:38
So glad I made the trip to Kensington! Only took about 30 minutes, if you don't count my little detour. Yes, I did miss the turn-off to Princes Hwy (a.k.a. the…
- I want... London! by: 25reasons
September 25, 2011, 22:08
No, not the city of London, although that wouldn't be at all bad. No. I mean Dena Design's London. I want about 3 yards of ... well, each of these fabrics! …
- New Liberty fabrics I MUST HAVE! by: 25reasons
January 28, 2011, 18:23
I was in Sydney last week, and was hoping so very desperately that the Liberty of London range would have arrived at Calico & Ivy's new store in Balmain.…
- Butterflies and flowers by: 25reasons
September 21, 2010, 17:19
You know how your mouth hurts when you can't stop laughing? It's the same experience, but it's with OMG-ness. Does that make sense? Like the OMG-ness is so big…
- Bravo... Paradise "Found" by: 25reasons
August 19, 2010, 19:22
I don't know about Paradise Lost, but Pat Bravo's new fabrics are definitely Paradise Found! Check them out: http://www.patbravo.com/ParadiseSwatches.html I…
- Bravo... Paradise "Found" by: 25reasons
August 19, 2010, 19:22
I don't know about Paradise Lost, but Pat Bravo's new fabrics are definitely Paradise Found! Check them out: http://www.patbravo.com/ParadiseSwatches.html I…
- NYC to MEL in just four (4) short days! by: 25reasons
August 3, 2010, 14:54
I'm still in shock! What am I talking about??? Well last May, I ordered some fabric from one of my most favourite online stores, Hawthorne Threads, and as…
- My New Favourite by: 25reasons
May 30, 2010, 13:27
I keep coming back to these fabrics. I just adore the colours of the MoMo Freebird range, and the designs are simple and pretty. In my shopping cart at…
- Walk in wanting one thing, walk out with.. Liberty! by: 25reasons
April 13, 2010, 20:07
I had to make a quick dash over to Amitié this afternoon for some fusible pellon, and as I was standing at the counter, this divine piece of Liberty fabric,…
- Fabric Flair has a cool giveaway by: 25reasons
April 12, 2010, 16:23
I think I'm too late, but just in case... A bundle of fat quarters from the new "Naturella" by Patricia Bravo. Click here for the details. …
- My latest heartthrob by: 25reasons
March 3, 2010, 22:02
I'm in love with Kate Spain's Verna collection. I found the whole collection, all 40 fabrics in the range, at Hancock's of Paducah. I've only seen part of the…
- up to my ears in fabric by: 25reasons
February 15, 2010, 12:23
I succumbed! But I'm so excited. Last night I went ahead and purchased the Laura Gunn Poppy and Hokkoh House Market Fresh fabrics I've been drooling over…
- drooling over laura gunn's poppy by: 25reasons
February 11, 2010, 23:02
As a distraction from my new quilting concern that's really giving me a headache, I've popped over to Hawthorne Threads New Arrivals, and am drooling over…
- drooling over laura gunn's poppy by: 25reasons
February 11, 2010, 23:02
As a distraction from my new quilting concern that's really giving me a headache, I've popped over to Hawthorne Threads New Arrivals, and am drooling over…
- resisting hawthorne threads new arrivals by: 25reasons
February 8, 2010, 13:08
I'm in such trouble! I just should never open their website. I've got about half a dozen quilts that I'm currently working on, and have spent my quilt budget…
- My fabric arrived from Sew, Mama, Sew! by: 25reasons
January 14, 2010, 02:30
Is it possible that such a little parcel can have such an impact on my day? Yummy! So exciting! I love getting parcels like these! But now, I just need…
- Happy Birthday Ink & Spindle! by: 25reasons
- machine quilting (2)
- Can I live in Portland, OR this Saturday? by: 25reasons
August 13, 2010, 13:38
If I could, I'd sure go to Elizabeth Hartman (aka. Oh, Fransson!)'s class on machine quilting! Here's my first attempt... Not so good, right? I…
- Can I live in Portland, OR this Saturday? by: 25reasons
August 13, 2010, 13:20
Sorry folks, give me a minute! Accidentally clicked the "publish" button before I'd typed the post! Give me a few minutes and check back. Actually, I might…
- Can I live in Portland, OR this Saturday? by: 25reasons
- melbourne modern quilt guild (6)
- Such a productive and wonderful weekend! by: 25reasons
May 23, 2011, 13:30
I've just come home from the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild's first Retreat, and I have such a blast! Nine of us went, and although I cannot tell you all the…
- Our first meeting was a huge success! by: 25reasons
May 24, 2010, 09:48
Oh it was fantastic! The Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild finally had its very first meeting! Such a long time coming! I started this group on 20th January, and…
- First meeting is scheduled! It's not too late to join in! by: 25reasons
March 26, 2010, 17:10
The First Ever Meeting of the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild is now scheduled! Come join us as we spend the day with like-minded modern quilters creating our…
- First meeting is scheduled! It's not too late to join in! by: 25reasons
March 26, 2010, 17:10
The First Ever Meeting of the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild is now scheduled! Come join us as we spend the day with like-minded modern quilters creating our…
- Tablecloths, tutorials, and more by: 25reasons
March 22, 2010, 14:28
Heaps to share today... First, I've received in the mail today samples of bullion fringe for my matzah cover. It's nearly Passover, and I must get…
- Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild by: 25reasons
January 20, 2010, 20:27
I am very excited to announce the creation of the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild! After reading on Oh, Fransson!'s blog how Elizabeth put her hand up to…
- Such a productive and wonderful weekend! by: 25reasons
- A glimpse at Glimpses by: 25reasons
- random cool things (5)
- And in other news: a "Pay It Forward" gift arrived for me! by: 25reasons
January 17, 2012, 12:02
Remember the "Pay It Forward" post? Well, this week, my surprise gift arrived in the mail. Sally, I adore my little elephant! He arrived yesterday, but I…
- Dot by: 25reasons
September 23, 2010, 17:43
Thank you Devorah for telling me about this brilliant YouTube video! And, the making of Dot:
- Encounters with greatness by: 25reasons
July 13, 2010, 10:19
Yesterday I had not one, but two encounters with greatness. My morning began with the mail from our post box. My daughter handed me two parcels with my name on…
- Do you have a thirst for change? by: 25reasons
April 28, 2010, 18:51
That's her slogan. Whose? Gretha Oost. I'm so excited. Gretha's water bottle is finally in production. This means that she must have reached her target of…
- I want one of these bookshelves! by: 25reasons
April 23, 2010, 17:46
But like my daughter Devorah said, it should be suspended on a structure so it can actually spin as you walk. Don't you reckon? Like a big ferris wheel, but a…
- And in other news: a "Pay It Forward" gift arrived for me! by: 25reasons
- scrapbooking (1)
- Scrapbooking magazine clean-out by: 25reasons
December 1, 2011, 12:45
I have heaps of scrapbooking magazines that are now clogging up my cupboards. I need to make room for other things (imagine how much fabric I can fill…
- Scrapbooking magazine clean-out by: 25reasons
- store report (4)
- Hancock's - apparently the fat lady isn't singing for another couple weeks by: 25reasons
September 18, 2010, 07:18
Well, now at least I have some clarity about what's happened, and what's still going to happen. Since I was up super ridiculously early this morning, I…
- Hancock's - apparently the fat lady isn't singing for another couple weeks by: 25reasons
September 18, 2010, 07:18
Well, now at least I have some clarity about what's happened, and what's still going to happen. Since I was up super ridiculously early this morning, I…
- Then, out of the blue, sunshine! by: 25reasons
September 17, 2010, 10:27
And with the delightful freshness of the sun shining through an April shower, you have a surprise encounter with a store vendor who really does give a damn…
- The good, the bad, and the downright ugly of online shopping by: 25reasons
September 17, 2010, 07:51
Mostly, you go into a shop, or you enter an online store's website, and you get looked after. Things go pretty smoothly. Occasionally, however, we have those…
- Hancock's - apparently the fat lady isn't singing for another couple weeks by: 25reasons
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