Just like Arnie....

I'm back....I kinda didn't realise I hadn't posted since April....but apparently, I've been MIA for just over 4 months.....did ya miss me?  Hopefully at least one person missed me????

I have been busy sewing...mainly bits and bobs for Aussie Hero Quilts, but I have made a few other things...the most recent things being for my swap partner in Khristina's annual F-R-I-E-N-D-S Swap.  I was lucky enough to get partnered with someone who lives just a wee drive from me....so this Thursday Marc and I are meeting up for lunch and to do the hand over (Pokes tongue out at the postie....no postage this time hahaha) of our swap gifts.....just to tease her, here's a pic of the pressies all wrapped up and labelled.....guilt free choccie wrapping paper!

 In a post later in the week, I'll reveal what the gifts were, but until then, just let it be said that there's only 1 that is totally bought...the rest are all partially or fully handmade....by me too!!  Marc and I have already 'done lunch' and it was great meeting a swap partner, and I also introduced her to the Saturday quilting group in Barmera....which is where I spend most Wednesdays.

I can't wait to see if she likes her pressies....I sure hope she does....this is always the most nerve wracking part of a swap for me...the anticipation of whether my partner is going to be happy with my choices for her....shouldn't be so sexist...but I haven't had a male swap partner yet.....I know there's plenty of male quilters out there.....don't y'all participate in swaps????

Till next time, keep smilin' and stitching :-)

What I did today

Well today was one of those typical days where you were busy, but didn't actually get anything done! lol

I went with my friend Khris for a drive up to the Adelaide Hills to check out a few 'craft' markets.....having spent absolutely ages finding these places, we came to the conclusion not to bother going to any of them to sell our stuff at. We haven't given up entirely though, and have plans to go find some more ones she comes back from gallivanting up in Queensland! lol

I haven't got any pictures to add to this post, but better no pic than no post I reckon!

I'm thinking about either hosting a swap soon, well maybe in August or September....any suggestions as to what sort of swap???? I'm currently in a F-R-I-E-N-D-S swap, and two Xmas in July swaps, although one of those is only a really small one ($5 value) but it all counts.

I've only been in two other swaps this year, and they were an Annie Doll swap....and a heart swap...so I'm not really the best for using my imagination for swap topics......perhaps a pincushion swap????

I'm hoping I get a few ideas, and then perhaps what I can do is number all the ideas, and select one of them via random.org and whoever's gets picked will earn themselves a small prize.....yet to be decided on.

In the pipeline, I currently have 9 Gracie dolls cut out, partly sewn....and OMG aren't I beating myself up over that....guess who forgot to trace the faces on before she sewed the bodies up? Yep, ME, ME and only ME.....I can be such a klutz for someone who likes to think she's fussy....lol

Ok, don't forget to leave a comment and tell me what you think would be a good idea for a swap for later in the year, and then as to whether you would participate or not so I can weigh up whether it's worth it.

Hugs
Naomi