Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Mollycats


Finished my cat quilt at last.
I called it Mollycats.

Thursday, December 10, 2009


Hi great day here in Mackay a little warm but still a great day. I have been busy quilting and doing stitchery
My cat quilt is finished at last; I will upload as soon as I take a photo. Here is a photo of one of my doll clubs Christmas breakup.
Dolly hugs to all.
Rita.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Fabric Dyes











Fabric I was having a practice on with the genesis dyes.
all fabric is white cotton curtain backing.

Friday, November 27, 2009

New Dragon


Finished my Dragon at last his name is Griff.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Poor Miss Molly



Poor Miss Molly cannot get out of bed today
She had her yearly injection yesterday and
Must be sore.

Sunday, November 15, 2009





Finished the Bag and Table runner that I have been working on for a few weeks .
I still have to finish my cat quilt and Dragon by Christmas.
Hugs to all
Dollycloth




Wow did I have a great time last weekend on a Genesis fabric colouring workshop
The weather was against us rain and a little wind but we still managed to have a great workshop I hope to do more next year as there is still a lot to learn.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Miss Molly


My cat Miss Molly thinks its play time.

Bag Week



Hi All.
Great day here in Mackay the birds are singing, a nice breeze is blowing
And the sun is not too hot.
It must be bag week my friend Pat has finished another bag and I get a parcel from my sister with a purse in it.
Hugs, Rita.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Pats craft bag




Pats craft bag,front back and side.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Pats Funky Cats


My friend pat has finished her cat quilt at last.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Mice in a Kimono


mice in a Kimono is a small workshop i did at Doll club on Sunday.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Craft Bag




photo of new craft bag i made it has five pockets,My attempt at hand embroidery on outside front pocket.
Been busy making a dragon as well as dolls.
I am going to a Genesis Dyes Workshop in November looking forward to that.
Dolly Hugs.
Rita.

Saturday, September 5, 2009




Hi all
I have not worked my blog for a while small health problems all sorted out now. Have almost finished my cat quilt the top is finished only the quilting to do now
I had a wonderful holiday in Ipswich and Brisbane I went down and back on the Tilt train what a great experience I just love train travel so much but it is great to be back home in Mackay best place in au to live great weather up here.
My sister Barbara made some cross stitch cats for me love them both also here is a photo of a sampler quilt my friend Pat made great job Pat.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Cat quilt







my first blocks for my cat quilt.
there will be 20 cats to make the single quilt
photo shows 1st ad 2nd borders
2 friends are also making the same quilt.
A great day to all, Dolly Hugs.
Rita.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Finished at last


I have finished my first Quilt at last I loved every ninute i spent making it.I have not had time to hang it but will do so in the easter break
the quilt is 60 inch sq.
I have already started on another lap quilt at home and will make a single

at Janome after easter I then start on a queen size for my bed.

I am hooked .

Have a great day all .

Rita.



Thursday, March 12, 2009

Last Blocks




I have just finished the last 2 blocks for the lap quilt or wall hanging . I might make mine a wall hanging as it is my first quilt.we did the drunkards path and dutchmans puzzle.


Next week we start to put it all together


Hugs to all.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

My 4th lesson at Janome




Had a busy day at Janome on Monday loved every minute of it.We have a great teacher.


We learnt how to do the Dresden Plate and the 54-40 or fight.


Have a great day all.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Lesson 3




Well lesson 3 at Janome went well ,we had to do the log cabin and laced star for for homework


thats 5 finished 4 to go.


Have a great day all.


Wednesday, February 18, 2009

lesson 2 at Janome




Had a great time at Janome on monday we were very busy but managed to complete the lesson.


I have just finished my homework, looking forward to the next lesson.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Hi All


My first day at Janome went real well I loved every minute of it,my friends also had a great time at class.

We are all looking forward to tomorrows lesson.

here is a photo of my first block.