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  • Fabric Notes by: 25reasons

    September 14, 2011, 08:44

    London by Dena Designs I especially love the blue/brown colourway. Although the pink/yellow is charming too. How to decide! These images are from…

  • On My Workroom Table by: 25reasons

    September 8, 2011, 21:25

    Here are my currently unfinished (or unstarted) projects: chevron baby blanket the olive poppy quilt wristlets for Gita, Mum, and Lyla cit…

  • Knitting by: 25reasons

    August 2, 2011, 12:39

    Baby Knits |   Finally! After a twenty-year-long break, I'm knitting again! Yay! Here's my first project. I've only gotten as far as buying the yarn,…

  • Dressmaking by: 25reasons

    May 10, 2011, 11:04

    2011 Liberty Blouse   Like The Ark Pants (muslin)  

    • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 | Bags, Purses, Pouches | Bedwear | Pillowcases | Pincushions | Tableware   Here are some of my sewing projects. Mostly completed, some…

    • 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,…

    • 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

      I recently made four swaddling wraps and matching burp cloths. I can't wait to hold my grandchild (due January 2012) all wrapped up in one of them! The…

    • 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".…

    • 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…

    • 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…

  • 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.…

  • Site Map by: 25reasons

    March 18, 2010, 23:00

    This page contains the site table of contents. Use it to quickly find content on this website.

  • My Quilts by: 25reasons

    January 7, 2010, 02:09

    2011 Sarah's Triangles Quilt   Gita's Chelsea Quilt   Liberty Stars Quilt (WIP)   Gelati Parti Quilt…

    • 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…

    • 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…


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  • 25projects  (14)
    • 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,…

  • 25reasons  (35)
    • 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,…

  • 5th metatarsal  (10)
  • austin  (1)
  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • dressmaking  (20)
  • 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…

  • 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…

  • family  (6)
  • general sewing  (53)
    • 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  (19)
      • 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…

    • button box  (1)
      • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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,…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • pincushions  (8)
    • 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…

    • sewing for baby  (2)
      • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • house  (2)
  • 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…

  • internet appearances  (2)
  • jewellery  (1)
    • 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…

  • music  (6)
  • my sewing room  (1)
  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • passover  (10)
  • 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…

  • queensland flood relief  (1)
  • quilting  (155)
    • 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'…

    • 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…

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    • 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…

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    • 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…

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